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"they tested his ability to locate objects in space"; "the boundless regions of the infinite" n00029007 physical space independent of what occupies it n00029114 (physics) an ideal space in which the coordinate dimensions represent the variables that are required to describe a system or substance; "a multidimensional phase space" n00029378 something that happens at a given place and time n00029677 a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states; "events now in process"; "the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls" n00030358 something that people do or cause to happen n00031264 any number of entities (members) considered as a unit n00031921 an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together n00032613 anything owned or possessed n00032823 a relation between living organisms (especially between people) n00033020 something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups n00033615 how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify n00034213 any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning n00034479 an action; 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"winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk" n00036762 a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort" n00037006 an outstanding achievement n00037090 an achievement demonstrating great skill or mastery n00037200 used in the phrase `to your credit' in order to indicate an achievement deserving praise; "she already had several performances to her credit"; n00037396 something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" n00038175 things done n00038262 a mode of action; "if you persist in that course you will surely fail"; "once a nation is embarked on a course of action it becomes extremely difficult for any retraction to take place" n00038573 (figurative) a course of action that is unproductive and offers no hope of improvement; "all the clues led the police into blind alleys"; "so far every road that we've been down has turned out to be a blind alley" n00038863 a course of action (following a given idea) that will lead to conflict if it continues unabated n00039021 a mutual or reciprocal action; 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"he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning"; "he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack" n00045907 the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) n00046177 the act of leaving (without permission) the place you are expected to be n00046344 a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention n00046522 the act of putting two things together with no space between them; "at his touch the room filled with lights" n00047018 a masterly or brilliant feat n00047106 any recognized accomplishment; "they admired his performance under stress"; "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe" n00047356 better than expected performance (better than might have been predicted from intelligence tests) n00047550 poorer than expected performance (poorer than might have been predicted from intelligence tests) n00047745 the sum of recognized accomplishments; "the lawyer has a good record"; "the track record shows that he will be a good president" n00047941 an irreversible accomplishment n00048051 advancing toward a goal; "persuading him was easy going"; "the proposal faces tough sledding" n00048225 accomplishment of an objective n00048374 the act of arriving at a certain place; "they awaited her arrival" n00048656 arrival at a new stage; "his attainment of puberty was delayed by malnutrition" n00048828 arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous); "the advent of the computer" n00049003 the act of entering; "she made a grand entrance" n00049344 the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers); "the incursion of television into the American living room" n00049530 entrance by force or without permission or welcome n00049636 a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in; "the recent irruption of bad manners" n00049789 the act of entering; "she made a graceful entree into the ballroom" n00049909 the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple n00050037 the act of enrolling n00050195 the act of appearing in public view; "the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period"; 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especially for protection n00055038 the evacuation of persons (usually by air transportation) to a place where they can receive medical care n00055227 breaking camp n00055315 withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility; "his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless" n00055633 the act of running away secretly (as to avoid arrest) n00055793 unauthorized military absence n00055932 ideological defection from the party line (especially from orthodox communism) n00056087 migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another) n00056311 migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there) n00056551 (Judaism) immigration of Jews to Israel; "students making aliyah" n00056688 (military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops); "the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops" n00056912 (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat; "the disorderly retreat of French troops" n00057162 (military) a temporary stop of offensive military action n00057306 to break off a military action with an enemy n00057486 the act of becoming more distant n00057657 the departure of a vessel from a port n00057748 a military action of coordinated land, sea, and air forces organized for an invasion; "MacArthur staged a massive amphibious landing behind enemy lines" n00058002 the act of passengers and crew getting off of a ship or aircraft n00058247 debarkation from a boat or ship n00058337 the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft n00058519 the act of going out n00058608 the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married) n00058743 the act of escaping physically; "he made his escape from the mental hospital"; "the canary escaped from its cage"; "his flight was an indication of his guilt" n00059127 the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver n00059376 the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning) n00059552 an action aimed at evading an opponent n00059728 (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily n00059895 a quick evasive movement n00059989 an escape from jail; "the breakout was carefully planned" n00060201 a rapid escape (as by criminals); "the thieves made a clean getaway"; "after the expose he had to take it on the lam" n00060414 a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment n00060548 the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 which marked the beginning of the Muslim era; the Muslim calendar begins in that year n00060747 a hasty flight n00060817 secret aid to escaping slaves that was provided by abolitionists in the years before the American Civil War n00061014 something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin n00061171 emerging to the surface and becoming apparent n00061290 the act of sending off something n00061453 the act of shipping again (especially by transferring to another ship) n00061598 the act of bringing to completion or fruition n00061792 the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse n00061917 something that is made real or concrete; "the victory was the realization of a whole year's work" n00062133 the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse n00062331 an orgasm accompanied by the sensation of ejaculation of semen n00062451 the act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc) n00062671 the fulfillment of your capacities n00062806 the act of achieving an aim; "the attainment of independence" n00063014 an extreme attainment; the best (or worst) performance ever attested (as in a sport); "he tied the Olympic record"; "coffee production last year broke all previous records"; "Chicago set the homicide record" n00063310 the fastest time ever recorded for a specific distance at a particular racetrack; "the track record for the mile and a half at Belmont is 2 minutes 24 seconds held by Secretariat since 1973" n00063559 the best record in the whole world n00063652 an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success" n00064018 succeeding with great difficulty; "winning is not everything" n00064151 an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel) n00064370 an unexpected hit; "that movie was the sleeper of the summer" n00064504 a conspicuous success; "that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career"; "that new Broadway show is a real smasher"; "the party went with a bang" n00064789 something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal; "the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer"; "scored a bull's eye"; "hit the mark"; "the president's speech was a home run" n00065098 the act of raising someone to the nobility n00065216 success in mastering something difficult; "the conquest of space" n00065336 a brilliant and notable success n00065418 complete success; "they passed inspection with flying colors" n00065575 success in satisfying a test or requirement; "his future depended on his passing that test"; "he got a pass in introductory chemistry" n00065855 recognition by a college or university that a course of studies has been successfully completed; typically measured in semester hours n00066075 a unit of academic credit; one hour a week for an academic semester n00066216 an act that does not achieve its intended goal n00066397 an unexpected omission; "he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes" n00066636 an act that fails; "his failure to pass the test" n00066901 failure to reach a minimum required performance; "his failing the course led to his disqualification"; "he got two flunks on his report" n00067153 complete failure; "all my efforts led to naught" n00067254 an unexcused absence from class; "he was punished for taking too many cuts in his math class" n00067397 loss due to not showing up; "he lost the game by default" n00067526 the act of losing someone or something; "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock" n00067707 the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions); "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort" n00067990 an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts n00068170 an improbable and unexpected victory; "the biggest upset since David beat Goliath" n00068333 a failure to maintain a higher state n00068617 habitual relapse into crime n00068755 an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone n00068901 a failure to perform some promised act or obligation n00069060 a failure to face some difficulty squarely n00069173 a breach of a legal duty; failure to do something that is required in a contract n00069444 a breach of contract committed prior to the time of required performance n00069604 a breach of due care n00069685 a failure of the seller's guarantee of good title n00069815 failure to keep a promise (of marriage) n00069918 violation (either through fraud or negligence) by a trustee of a duty that equity requires of him n00070077 larceny after trust rather than after unlawful taking n00070215 a breach that occurs when an item is deficient according to the terms of a warranty n00070363 the act of deviating from a vertical position n00070462 a breach serious enough to destroy the value of the contract and to give a basis for an action for breach of contract n00070641 the act of motivating; providing incentive n00070807 a breach that does not destroy the value of the contract but can give rise to a claim for damages n00070965 a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults" n00071546 (tennis) two successive faults in serving resulting in the loss of the point n00071700 a fault that occurs when the server in tennis fails to keep both feet behind the baseline n00071864 the momentary juggling of a batted or thrown baseball; "the second baseman made a bobble but still had time to throw the runner out" n00072068 (baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed n00072261 an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook" n00072473 a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another; "he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw" n00072691 the mistake of incurring liability or blame n00072808 a mistake in calculating n00073032 a miscalculation that recoils on its maker n00073177 (mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals; "the error in the calculation was attributable to rounding"; "taxes are rounded off to the nearest dollar but the rounding error is surprisingly small" n00073525 (mathematics) a miscalculation that results from cutting off a numerical calculation before it is finished n00073713 the mistake of misrepresenting the facts n00073828 a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc. n00074092 a slip-up that (according to Sigmund Freud) results from the operation of unconscious wishes or conflicts and can reveal unconscious processes in normal healthy individuals n00074324 (sport) the mistake of occupying an illegal position on the playing field (in football, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, etc.) n00074524 a mistake resulting from inattention n00074624 a mistake resulting from neglect n00074790 an embarrassing mistake n00075283 an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up n00075471 a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself n00075618 something badly botched or muddled n00075790 a serious and ludicrous blunder; "he made a bad bull of the assignment" n00075912 (sports) dropping the ball n00076072 a blunder (especially an actor's forgetting the lines) n00076196 a socially awkward or tactless act n00076323 a glaring blunder n00076393 a conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate; "he dropped a clanger" n00076563 an unintentional but embarrassing blunder; "he recited the whole poem without a single trip"; "he arranged his robes to avoid a trip-up later"; "confusion caused his unfortunate misstep" n00076884 a sudden drop from an upright position; "he had a nasty spill on the ice" n00077169 a fall onto your buttocks n00077249 a spill in some sport (as a fall from a bicycle or while skiing or being capsized on a surfboard) n00077419 the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something; "the acquisition of wealth"; "the acquisition of one company by another" n00077856 the act of obtaining n00077981 becoming infected; "catching cold is sometimes unavoidable"; "the contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic" n00078217 acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable); "incurring debts is easier than paying them" n00078393 the act of making money (and accumulating wealth) n00078536 the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation; "the French annexation of Madagascar as a colony in 1896"; "a protectorate has frequently been a first step to annexation" n00078821 acquisition of government money for benefits to a specific locale; "keeps his hold on his constituents through unashamed pork-barreling" n00079018 the acquisition of something for payment; "they closed the purchase with a handshake" n00079212 the act of purchasing back something previously sold n00079398 buying or selling securities or commodities n00079603 trading in bonds (usually by a broker on the floor of an exchange) n00079752 a trading technique involving large blocks of stock with trades triggered by computer programs n00079908 sale of securities or commodity futures not owned by the seller (who hopes to buy them back later at a lower price) n00080096 the purchase of securities or commodities by a short seller to close out a short sale n00080242 buying or selling corporate stock by a corporate officer or other insider on the basis of information that has not been made public and is supposed to remain confidential n00080474 a put or call option for which the seller or buyer has no underlying security position n00080619 a put or call option backed by the shares underlying the option n00080743 the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date n00080968 the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date n00081174 the option to buy or sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date; consists of an equal number of put and call options n00081395 an option granted to corporate executives if the company achieves certain financial goals n00081572 the act of buying; "buying and selling fill their days"; "shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge" n00081836 searching for or buying goods or services; "went shopping for a reliable plumber"; "does her shopping at the mall rather than down town" n00082081 shopping at a market; "does the weekly marketing at the supermarket" n00082223 buying goods to be shipped through the mail n00082347 purchasing insurance policies for cash from terminally ill policy holders n00082525 the act of taking something that is offered; "her acceptance of the gift encouraged him"; "he anticipated their acceptance of his offer" n00082754 acquisition of property by descent or by will n00082870 the act of taking possession of or power over something; "his assumption of office coincided with the trouble in Cuba"; "the Nazi assumption of power in 1934"; "he acquired all the company's assets for ten million dollars and the assumption of the company's debts" n00083260 the act of assuming or taking for granted; "your assumption that I would agree was unwarranted" n00083448 the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom n00083585 hereditary succession to a title or an office or property n00083729 the act of getting possession of something; "he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies" n00083975 a deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner; "the necessary funds were obtained by the government's appropriation of the company's operating unit"; "a person's appropriation of property belonging to another is dishonest" n00084371 the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source; "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent" n00084642 changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology; "the naturalization in English of many Italian words" n00084895 wrongful borrowing; "his explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory" n00085041 a prior appropriation of something; "the preemption of bandwidth by commercial interests" n00085219 the taking possession of something by legal process n00085432 wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority); "a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation" n00085678 seizure by the government n00085829 the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim; "Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien" n00086140 taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority) n00086297 placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law n00086547 seizure of illegal drugs by the police n00086654 the act of coercing someone into government service n00086809 the act of occupying or taking possession of a building; "occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal" n00087073 the act of taking occupancy before someone else does n00087218 seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized n00087423 the act of providing a subsidy n00087663 a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court" n00087849 (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master; "under Roman law addiction was the justification for slavery" n00088154 a grant of federal money to state and local governments to support social welfare programs; "block grants reduce federal responsibility for social welfare" n00088367 a grant from a central government to a local government n00088481 the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property n00088725 the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar" n00089027 the act of conquering n00089234 the act of making slaves of your captives n00089351 getting something back again; "upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing" n00089657 finding a way to take money back from people that they were given in another way; "the Treasury will find some clawback for the extra benefits members received" n00089891 the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default) n00090076 the legal proceedings initiated by a creditor to repossess the collateral for loan that is in default n00090253 the act of receiving n00090393 (law) the act of disposing of property by virtue of the power of appointment; "she allocated part of the trust to her church by appointment" n00090610 the act of carefully weeding out unwanted things or people; "the department got a good comb-out" n00090779 disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return; "the alumni followed a program of annual giving" n00091013 the voluntary surrender of property (or a right to property) without attempting to reclaim it or give it away n00091234 getting rid something that is regarded as useless or undesirable n00091404 getting rid of a stage of a multistage rocket n00091503 (cards) the act of throwing out a useless card or of failing to follow suit n00091670 the disposal of explosive mines n00091779 the activity of detecting and disposing of marine mines n00091893 the disposal of sewage n00091977 a deceptive way of selling that involves advertising a product at a very low price in order to attract customers who are then persuaded to switch to a more expensive product n00092212 a sale of property at a price agreed on by the seller and buyer without an intervening agency n00092366 the public sale of something to the highest bidder n00092663 the act of making or transporting alcoholic liquor for sale illegally; "the Prohibition amendment made bootlegging profitable" n00092847 the act of selling illegally or without permission; "the bootlegging of videotapes is common in Asia" n00093006 the sale of capital stock n00093127 (business) too much capitalization (the sale of more stock than the business warrants) n00093354 the recovery of useful substances from waste products n00093483 recovery or preservation from loss or danger; "work is the deliverance of mankind"; "a surgeon's job is the saving of lives" n00093874 saving the lives of drowning persons; "he took a course in lifesaving" n00094001 (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil n00094240 the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance n00094500 the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse" n00094788 a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life n00094954 the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel n00095121 the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) n00095329 something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends" n00095502 the act of liberating someone or something n00095873 the use of force to liberate prisoners n00095971 rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course; "the reclamation of delinquent children" n00096211 the act of rescuing a ship or its crew or its cargo from a shipwreck or a fire n00096343 the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction n00096513 saving someone or something from harm or from an unpleasant situation; "the salvation of his party was the president's major concern" n00096720 a rescue mission to search for survivors and to rescue them n00096851 the act of freeing from captivity or punishment n00096969 the act of taking something back n00097122 a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount n00097244 the act of appealing for help n00097348 the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation n00097504 the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; "they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance" n00097923 the performance of a legal contract as specified by its terms n00098051 (linguistics) a speaker's actual use of language in real situations; what the speaker actually says, including grammatical errors and other non-linguistic features such as hesitations and other disfluencies (contrasted with linguistic competence) n00098385 the technical aspects of doing something; "a mechanism of social control"; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style" n00098625 the performance of duties by a waiter or servant; "that restaurant has excellent service" n00098822 service provided to customers who remain in their vehicles n00098939 the practice of serving yourself (as in a grocery or cafeteria) n00099061 a service provided (at a club or restaurant or airport etc.) whereby a patron leaves a car at the entrance and an attendant parks and retrieves it n00099267 the act of performing a drama; "the group joined together in a dramatic production" n00099439 an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand n00099588 a performance given extempore without planning or preparation n00099799 throwing and catching several objects simultaneously n00099951 an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers n00100253 the act of performing music n00100437 a performance in one place on one night only n00100543 the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving" n00100889 a new or different interpretation n00101003 a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion); "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story" n00101191 the act of playing a musical instrument n00101410 managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument; "the violinist's bowing was excellent" n00101570 bowing in such a way that the bow bounces lightly off the strings n00101708 playing a pipe or the bagpipes n00101809 the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch; "the violinist's stopping was excellent" n00102039 stopping two strings and producing two notes at the same time n00102162 (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards n00102374 an impromptu jazz concert n00102457 the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware; "automation replaces human workers by machines" n00102779 the control of processes by computer n00102927 the act of motorizing (equiping with motors or with motor vehicles) n00103140 the act of propelling with force n00103291 the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time n00103419 the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power n00103590 the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination n00103737 the launching of a spacecraft to the moon n00103834 the act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off" n00104088 (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust; "he moved the throttle to the firewall" n00104249 the act of applying force suddenly; "the impulse knocked him over" n00104409 the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling) n00104539 the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base" n00104976 (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman n00105164 the act of flinging n00105271 throwing something heavy (with great effort); "he gave it a mighty heave"; "he was not good at heaving passes" n00105479 a violent throw n00105624 (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake n00105820 (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled" n00106104 the action or manner of throwing something; "his pitch fell short and his hat landed on the floor" n00106272 (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter n00106726 (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg n00106888 a quick throw; "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman" n00107016 throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling) n00107137 (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play n00107279 an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base n00107400 a pitch that is not in the strike zone; "he threw nine straight balls before the manager yanked him" n00107551 a baseball deliberately thrown at the batter's head n00107684 a baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball n00107875 a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter n00108081 a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter n00108181 (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity; "he swung late on the fastball"; "he showed batters nothing but smoke" n00108427 a baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin n00108545 a baseball pitch in which the hand moves above the shoulder n00108665 a pitch that the catcher should have caught but did not; allows a base runner to advance a base n00108818 a pitch with reverse spin that curves toward the side of the plate from which it was thrown n00108965 a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate n00109081 a fastball that curves slightly away from the side from which it was thrown n00109227 an illegal pitch in which a foreign substance (spit or Vaseline) is applied to the ball by the pitcher before he throws it n00109414 (baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders; "this pitcher throws more strikes than balls" n00109771 a pitch thrown sidearm instead of overhead n00109892 an errant pitch that the catcher cannot be expected to catch and that allows a base runner to advance a base n00110057 throwing the basketball toward the hoop; "his shot hit the rim and bounced out" n00110415 a basketball shot that bounces off of the backboard before passing through the hoop n00110554 a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket n00110745 a forceful dunk n00110834 a basketball shot that rolls off the tips of the fingers into the basket n00110964 an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul n00111222 a foul shot that must be made in order to earn the right to a second foul shot n00111358 a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket n00111503 (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump n00111660 a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard) n00111839 a one-handed basketball shot made while whirling on the pivot foot n00111962 a two-handed basketball shot from a stationary position n00112072 a basketball shot made with an underhand scooping motion n00112185 a basketball shot made by tapping the rebounding ball back into the basket n00112312 the act of applying force in order to move something away; "he gave the door a hard push"; "the pushing is good exercise" n00112674 pushing down; "depression of the space bar on the typewriter" n00112828 depression of a button on a computer mouse; "a click on the right button for example" n00112997 a slight push or shake n00113113 the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button" n00113532 the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another; "he watched the impression of the seal on the hot wax" n00113726 the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something); "he gave the door a shove" n00113954 the act of shoving hastily; "she complained about bundling the children off to school" n00114095 the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing) n00114298 jostling with the elbows; "elbowing is a foul in basketball" n00114431 the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you; "the pull up the hill had him breathing harder"; "his strenuous pulling strained his back" n00114871 the act of dragging (pulling with force); "the drag up the hill exhausted him" n00115036 the act of drawing or hauling something; "the haul up the hill went very slowly" n00115292 the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope; "the truck gave him a tow to the garage" n00115500 a sudden abrupt pull n00115667 the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling n00115803 the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence n00116008 the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord n00116122 (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing; "his leg was in traction for several days" n00116376 the act of raising something; "he responded with a lift of his eyebrow"; "fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up" n00116687 the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting n00116989 the act of throwing someone or something out of a window n00117124 reflex changes in the eyes that enable an object to be focused on the retina n00117267 extension upward of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked firmly on the outer side from the heel to the front; normal in infants under the age of two years but a sign of brain or spinal cord injury in older persons n00117578 a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth n00117810 the forceful expulsion of something from inside; "the belching of smoke from factory chimneys" n00117959 a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly n00118268 sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty) n00118445 the act of expelling (food or phlegm) by coughing n00118552 the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) n00118733 the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth n00119079 regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding n00119210 vomiting blood n00119297 severe and excessive vomiting n00119402 hyperemesis during pregnancy; if severe it can result in damage to the brain and liver and kidney n00119568 the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground; "he advanced in a series of jumps"; "the jumping was unexpected" n00119893 a headlong jump (or fall); "he took a header into the shrubbery" n00120010 the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot) n00120202 a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards n00120515 the act of jumping over an obstacle n00120647 jumping in one spot (as in excitement); "the wailing and jumping up and down exhausted him" n00120804 the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc n00120943 (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back; "the quarterback fumbled the snap" n00121166 the act of causing something to go (especially messages) n00121366 the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted n00121645 the act of sending on to another destination; "the forwarding of mail to a new address is done automatically"; "the forwarding of resumes to the personnel department" n00121904 the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency) n00122106 (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court) n00122338 the transmission of a letter; "the postmark indicates the time of mailing" n00122530 propelling something on wheels n00122661 the act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate" n00122954 the act of shooting at targets; "they hold a shoot every weekend during the summer" n00123143 a return shot; a retaliatory shot n00123234 the act of discharging a gun n00123430 the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies; "two runners started before the gun"; "a twenty gun salute" n00123652 preparation for the delivery of shellfire on a target n00123783 the act of shooting a gun; "the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire" n00124008 gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation n00124151 a gunshot from a concealed location n00124256 a shot aimed at a person's head n00124342 the sport of shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled upward in such a way as to simulate the flight of a bird n00124536 shooting artillery shells n00124617 a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten n00124766 a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter) n00124880 the act of touching physically; "her fingers came in contact with the light switch" n00125126 the act of rubbing or wiping; "he gave the hood a quick rub" n00125315 the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet) n00125436 a light touch or stroke n00125629 the act of contacting one thing with another; "repeated hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she finally got a hit" n00126100 the action of bruising; "the bruise resulted from a contusion" n00126236 the act of colliding with something; "his crash through the window"; "the fullback's smash into the defensive line" n00126447 a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something n00126584 (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base n00126721 (baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field n00126886 (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team n00127021 playing golf; "he goes south every winter for the golfing" n00127151 (baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team n00127286 (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls; "he worked the pitcher for a base on balls" n00127531 the supreme effort one can make; "they did their best" n00127672 the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of; "it was the worst he had ever done on a test" n00127866 (baseball) a ball struck with the bat so that it stays between the lines (the foul lines) that define the width of the playing field n00128091 (baseball) a ball struck with the bat so that it does not stay between the lines (the foul lines) that define the width of the playing field n00128324 a glancing contact with the ball off the edge of the cricket bat n00128477 (baseball) the act of hitting a baseball lightly without swinging the bat n00128638 (baseball) a hit that flies up in the air n00128867 a very long fly ball n00128976 a short high fly ball n00129089 (baseball) a hit that travels along the ground n00129317 a grounder that bounces high in the air n00129435 a grounder that rolls along the infield n00129527 (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball; "you only get 3 outs per inning" n00129743 a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base; "the shortstop got the runner at second on a force" n00130093 an out resulting from a fielding play (not a strikeout); "the first baseman made 15 putouts" n00130347 an out resulting from the batter getting three strikes n00130512 a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike n00130673 a play made on a ground ball in which the fielder chooses to put out an advancing runner instead of the batter n00130846 (baseball) an out that advances the base runners n00130987 a sacrifice made by hitting a long fly ball n00131090 (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely n00131347 a batted or served ball that skims along close to the ground n00131485 (soccer) the act of hitting the ball with your head n00131608 (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter; "the batter hit a liner to the shortstop" n00131791 a very hard hit ball n00131877 a single resulting from a line drive n00131991 a double resulting from a line drive n00132105 a triple resulting from a line drive n00132219 (baseball) hitting a baseball so that it drops suddenly n00132355 a base hit on which the batter scores a run n00132497 a home run with no runners on base n00132601 a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base n00132756 a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base; "he hit a double to deep centerfield" n00132982 a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base n00133160 a backhanded blow n00133234 a sharp slanting blow; "he gave me a clip on the ear" n00133338 the act of hitting vigorously; "he gave the table a whack" n00133567 a hard blow with a flat object n00133668 the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand n00133875 a very powerful blow with the fist n00133981 a blow that knocks the opponent off his feet n00134099 a blow that renders the opponent unconscious n00134246 a knockout declared by the referee who judges one boxer unable to continue n00134391 a sharp blow n00134472 a slap with the flat of the hand n00134574 a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object; "the whip raised a red welt" n00134780 (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose" n00135148 a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); "I gave him a good box on the ear" n00135311 the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs" n00135504 a return punch (especially by a boxer) n00135637 a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing n00135799 a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent n00135952 a quick short straight punch n00136048 a short chopping blow to the back of the neck n00136152 an unexpected punch n00136230 a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing n00136329 the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent" n00136691 (association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line n00136876 (rugby) an attempt to kick a goal n00136984 (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game" n00137279 (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking n00137534 (soccer) a place kick that is allowed for a foul or infringement by the other team n00137709 a free kick from the corner awarded to the other side when a player has sent the ball behind his own goal line n00137877 (football) kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground n00138078 a light glancing touch; "there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing" n00138221 the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) n00138441 the act of contacting something with your hand; "peonies can be blighted by the laying on of a finger" n00138599 an enthusiastic kiss n00138734 a loud kiss n00138799 an openmouthed kiss in which your tongue is inserted into the other's mouth n00138956 the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion" n00139544 (American football) a catch of a punt on the fly by a defensive player who has signalled that he will not run and so should not be tackled n00139758 (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team n00139919 (American football) the act of catching a pass in football; "the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line" n00140112 the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot n00140264 (baseball) a running catch made near the ground n00140393 the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check" n00140652 the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means n00140900 touching something with the fingers n00141027 the act of groping; and instance of groping n00141176 a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation; "he made an audit of all the plants on his property"; "an energy efficiency audit"; "an email log audit" n00141396 an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease n00141669 the act of reporting your presence (as at an airport or a hotel) n00141806 the act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure" n00142140 a check on work performance or product quality made at random times without warning; "spot checks ensure a high level of performance by employees" n00142361 a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person n00142665 the act of examining resemblances; "they made a comparison of noise levels"; "the fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator" n00143057 a method of examining in minute detail; "he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes" n00143251 a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment n00143536 a careful and thorough inspection n00143626 a swift cursory examination or inspection; "I gave him the once-over" n00143763 examination of the interior of an eye using an ophthalmoscope n00143885 a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional) n00144182 a palpatory technique for feeling a floating object in the body (especially for determining the position of a fetus by feeling the rebound of the fetus after a quick digital tap on the wall of the uterus) n00144445 the act of tickling n00144632 a light touch with the hands n00144778 a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); "he showered her with caresses"; "soft music was a fond caress"; "the caresses of the breeze played over his face" n00145024 (sports) the act of touching a player in a game (which changes their status in the game) n00145218 the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication); "the joining of hands around the table"; "there was a connection via the internet" n00145779 a connection made via the internet to another website; "WordNet gets many hits from users worldwide" n00145929 (computer science) the act of interconnecting (wires or computers or theories etc.) n00146111 the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path) n00146277 the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue n00146443 the act of linking together as in a series or chain n00146572 the act of converging (coming closer) n00146856 the act of joining together as one; "the merging of the two groups occurred quickly"; "there was no meeting of minds" n00147091 a coming together of people n00147187 a casual meeting with a person or thing n00147314 the act of joining things in such a way that motion is possible n00147454 an act of joining or adjoining things n00147595 the act of fastening things together n00147862 the act of making something less tight n00148057 the act of making something tighter; "the tightening of economic controls" n00148242 (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery) n00148446 a sterilization procedure with women; both Fallopian tubes are tied in two places and the tubes removed in between the ligations n00148653 fastening firmly together n00148762 fastening by dowels n00148836 fastening electrical equipment to earth n00148978 the act of linking things together n00149084 the act of tying or binding things together n00149262 loosening the ties that fasten something; "the tying of bow ties is an art; the untying is easy" n00149508 fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure n00149699 creating a butt joint by welding n00149895 creating an overlapping joint by welding at small points n00150097 (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield n00150228 (baseball) a fly ball that falls between and infielder and an outfielder n00150379 butt welding by creating an electric arc between the two pieces which melts and joins them; used for joining segments of metal pipe n00150591 touching with the tongue; "the dog's laps were warm and wet" n00150762 the act of brushing against while passing n00150932 the discovery and description of the course of development of something; "the tracing of genealogies" n00151087 the act of detecting something; catching sight of something n00151314 discovering your own individuality n00151409 making an important discovery n00151497 the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation; "the determination of molecular structures" n00151914 the act of discovering again n00152018 the act of designating or identifying something n00152230 a system or procedure for identifying persons n00152338 the procedure of taking inked impressions of a person's fingerprints for the purpose of identification n00152519 the procedure of analyzing the DNA in samples of a person's body tissue or body fluid for the purpose of identification n00152727 identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon n00152990 determining a person's blood type by serological methods n00153105 identification of a disease from its symptoms n00153288 any of the diagnostic procedures used to determine whether a fetus has a genetic abnormality n00153499 a systematic method of diagnosing a disorder (e.g., headache) that lacks unique symptoms or signs n00153665 a prediction of the course of a disease n00153809 finding a solution to a problem n00153961 the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something n00154233 validating the authenticity of something or someone n00154433 documentary validation; "his documentation of the results was excellent"; "the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones" n00154689 establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country n00154894 the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements n00155085 ending something (e.g. gold or silver) as no longer the legal tender of a country n00155298 the act of determining that something is false n00155487 a determination of the place where something is; "he got a good fix on the target" n00155797 determining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it n00155970 the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place n00156119 determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve n00156293 determining again n00156390 an act that sets in motion some course of events n00156625 deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) n00156812 using force to cause something to occur; "though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"; "they didn't have to use coercion" n00157081 causing something without any direct or apparent effort n00157318 stimulating influence among diverse elements; "the cross-pollination of the arts" n00157463 the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography" n00157687 the act of exposing someone excessively to an influencing experience; "an overexposure to violence on television" n00157877 inadequate publicity n00157957 influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture" n00158185 exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous" n00158443 deliberate actions of calculated psychological manipulation intended to intimidate or confuse (usually for competitive advantage); "football players try to play mind games with the opposition"; "the jeweler's mind game is to convince lovers that the size of a gemstone reflects the depth of their feelings" n00158805 a system for self-improvement developed by Emile Coue which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s n00158996 the act of inducing hypnosis n00159177 act of bringing about a desired result; "inducement of sleep" n00159396 inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony); "he was held on charges of corruption and racketeering" n00159620 the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless" n00159899 the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery n00160073 the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments; "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor" n00160297 the act of enticing others into sinful ways n00160415 enticing someone astray from right behavior n00160532 an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone n00160688 a seduction culminating in sexual intercourse; "calling his seduction of the girl a `score' was a typical example of male slang" n00160922 the practice of making cuckolds; sexual conquests of married women n00161044 the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money) n00161243 the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick" n00161603 the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie n00161739 choice and use of colors (as by an artist) n00161888 (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study n00162055 the selection of a random sample; each element of the population has an equal chance of been selected n00162236 a selection or decision purely at random; "their system of hiring people seemed to be a sort of lucky dip" n00162417 the population is divided into subpopulations (strata) and random samples are taken of each stratum n00162632 the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly" n00163047 the act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition" n00163233 an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out; "my intention changed once I saw her" n00163406 a major change in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy" n00163630 the act of adulterating (especially the illicit substitution of one substance for another) n00163779 the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee" n00164152 the act of officially naming a candidate; "the Republican nomination for Governor" n00164345 the act of distributing something to designated places or persons; "the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum" n00164579 (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions n00164801 (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee; "he was ejected for protesting the call" n00164999 the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent) n00165178 the appointment of a delegate n00165298 the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders; "the rabbi's family was present for his ordination" n00165563 designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body; "he was unable to make his motion because he couldn't get recognition by the chairman" n00165793 laying hands on a person's head to invoke spiritual blessing in Christian ordination n00165942 the act of deciding to do something; "he didn't make a move to help"; "his first move was to hire a lawyer" n00166172 (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game n00166355 the act of moving a chess piece n00166552 interchanging the positions of the king and a rook n00166702 the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board n00166865 (chess) a chess pawn that is moved two squares can be captured by an opponent's pawn commanding the square that was passed n00167063 (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value; "the endgame began after the exchange of queens" n00167278 (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop; "black lost the exchange" n00167446 (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king n00167580 a check on the opponent's king that is delivered by moving a piece out of the line of attack by a queen or rook or bishop n00167764 a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king n00167950 a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position n00168121 a move or step or maneuver in political or diplomatic affairs n00168237 a move made to gain a tactical end n00168505 the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily n00168658 the act of changing your residence or place of business; "they say that three moves equal one fire" n00168911 a secret move (to avoid paying debts); "they did a moonlight flit" n00169047 a change to a lower gear in a car or bicycle n00169147 a change from a financially rewarding but stressful career to a less well paid but more fulfilling one n00169305 a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning); "the plane went into a steep bank" n00169522 a bank so steep that the plane's lateral axis approaches the vertical n00169651 a flight maneuver consisting of a steep climbing turn executed to gain altitude while changing direction n00169811 a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane n00170005 a loop consisting of a climb followed by inverted flight followed by a dive that returns to horizontal flight n00170172 a loop consisting of a dive followed by inverted flight followed by a climb that returns to horizontal flight n00170340 a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude n00170536 a roll in which the plane follows a spiral course n00170643 a fast roll n00170710 a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air n00170844 a maneuver executed by an aircraft n00171050 (American football) the act of warding off a tackler by holding the arm fully extended with the hand against the opponent n00171249 any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen" n00171507 a device (such as a rhyme or acronym) used to aid recall n00171618 a cunning or deceitful action or device; "he played a trick on me"; "he pulled a fast one and got away with it" n00171882 (Yiddish) a devious trick; a bit of cheating; "how did you ever fall for a shtik like that?" n00172073 any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack) n00172217 (football) a deceptive move made by a football player n00172347 skillful maneuvering or dealing; "she needs some fancy footwork to cover all those lies" n00172490 a maneuver in a game or conversation n00172598 a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) n00172710 how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success" n00173172 interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by means of' n00173283 a means or way of escaping; "hard work was his escape from worry"; "they installed a second hatch as an escape"; "their escape route" n00173487 a rapid means of achieving a goal; "they saw independence as the fast track to democracy"; "he took a fast track to the top of the corporate ladder"; "the company went off the fast track when the stock market dropped" n00173761 the means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease" n00174003 a way or means to achieve something; "the road to fame" n00174127 an auspicious way or means to achieve something; "the royal road to success" n00174260 any means of advancement; "the job was just a stepping stone on his way to fame and riches" n00174412 any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime" n00174663 an action taken to offset another action n00174782 a takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest n00174950 a measure used by an acquirer to gain control of a takeover target; acquirer tries to persuade other shareholders that the management of the target should be replaced n00175174 a buyout using borrowed money; the target company's assets are usually security for the loan; "a leveraged buyout by upper management can be used to combat hostile takeover bids" n00175433 a leveraged buyout in which the target company's assets are sold to repay the loan that financed the takeover n00175605 a measure undertaken by a corporation to discourage unwanted takeover attempts n00175875 giving top executives lucrative benefits that must be paid by the acquirer if they are discharged after a takeover n00176052 (corporation) the practice of purchasing enough shares in a firm to threaten a takeover and thereby forcing the owners to buy those shares back at a premium in order to stay in business n00176312 the target company defends itself by threatening to take over its acquirer n00176449 the target company defends itself by making its stock less attractive to an acquirer n00176609 a poison pill with potentially catastrophic implications for the company it is intended to protect n00176766 the target company defends itself by acquiring a company so onerously regulated that it makes the target less attractive; "the acquisition gave the company a safe harbor" n00176994 the target company defends itself by selling off its crown jewels n00177127 a procedure followed in making a medical diagnosis n00177448 a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one n00177638 a precaution in case of an emergency; "he acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong" n00177783 (medicine) a procedure adopted to meet an emergency (especially a medical emergency) n00178024 the specific techniques used in conducting a particular experiment n00178177 an experimental procedure in which neither the subjects of the experiment nor the persons administering the experiment know the critical aspects of the experiment; "a double-blind procedure is used to guard against both experimenter bias and placebo effects" n00178551 something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency n00178700 anything that serves as an expedient; "he uses drugs as a psychological crutch" n00178832 an unplanned expedient n00178972 an expedient adopted only in desperation; "`pis aller' is French for `worst going'" n00179125 desperate actions taken as a means to an end; "he had to resort to desperate measures" n00179275 any very successful means of achieving a result n00179380 a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness; "tourism was their economic salvation"; "they turned to individualism as their salvation" n00179576 a means of enforcement; "the treaty had no teeth in it" n00179683 a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated; "the voice of the law"; "the Times is not the voice of New York"; "conservatism has many voices" n00179916 a means of flight or ascent; "necessity lends wings to inspiration" n00180054 making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn n00180228 a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions" n00180413 the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance" n00180770 a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" n00180962 the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice; "her election of medicine as a profession" n00181191 the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership) n00181373 election again; "he did not run for reelection" n00181495 a vote by the electorate determining public opinion on a question of national importance n00181640 a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate n00181781 a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight" n00182213 the opinion of a group as determined by voting; "they put the question to a vote" n00182435 a national or state election; candidates are chosen in all constituencies n00182571 a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen n00182723 a primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office n00182897 a primary in which only registered members of a particular political party can vote; "closed primaries strengthen party unity" n00183084 a primary in which any registered voter can vote (but must vote for candidates of only one party) n00183240 a special election between regular elections n00183357 a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner n00183505 a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"; "they allowed just one vote per person" n00183995 a vote proportional in magnitude to the number of people that a delegate represents n00184135 an election in which each person has as many votes as there are positions to be filled and they can all be cast for one candidate or can be distributed in any manner n00184362 a vote in which each person's choice is secret but the totaled votes are public n00184501 a ballot cast by a voter who votes for candidates from more than one party n00184652 a ballot cast by a voter who votes for all the candidates of one party n00184802 the act of voting in more than one place by the same person at the same election (illegal in U.S.) n00184981 the deciding vote cast by the presiding officer to resolve a tie n00185104 getting two things to correspond; "the reconciliation of his checkbook and the bank statement" n00185307 the act of regarding as equal n00185438 delivery of an infant whose feet or buttocks appear first n00185612 position of a fetus in which the buttocks are present at the maternal pelvic outlet n00185778 the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) n00186251 delivery in which forceps are inserted through the vagina and used to grasp the head of the fetus and pull it through the birth canal; since the forceps can injure the fetus this procedure has generally given way to cesarean deliveries n00186549 assisting women at childbirth n00186634 the act of scoring in a game or sport; "the winning score came with less than a minute left to play" n00187056 the score in a bowling match n00187144 in target shooting: a score made by hitting the center of the target; "in repeated sets of five shots his numbers of bull's-eyes varied" n00187337 a successful attempt at scoring; "the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play" n00187499 (soccer) a goal that results when a player inadvertently knocks the ball into the goal he is defending; "the own goal cost them the game" n00187710 a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball; "he finished with three strikes in the tenth frame" n00187890 a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls n00188007 any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare; "the break in the eighth frame cost him the match" n00188183 a football play is changed orally after both teams have assumed their positions at the line of scrimmage n00188341 the score in a football game n00188449 (American football) a play in which the opposing team has kicked the football into your end zone n00188620 a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line n00188766 a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line n00188934 a score in American football; a score made by kicking the ball between the opponents' goal posts n00189106 a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown n00189257 in American football a point awarded for a successful place kick following a touchdown n00189476 the score of a baseball game n00189565 a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely; "the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th"; "their first tally came in the 3rd inning" n00189896 a run that was not scored as the result of an error by the other team n00190040 a run that was scored as a result of an error by the other team n00190180 a run that is the result of the batter's performance; "he had more than 100 rbi last season" n00190338 the score in a basketball game n00190431 a score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop n00190579 (sports) three consecutive scores by one player or three scores in one game (as in cricket or ice hockey etc.) n00190783 the successful action of solving a problem; "the solution took three hours" n00190931 a stunt in which you spin the cylinder of a revolver that is loaded with only one bullet and then point the muzzle at your head and pull the trigger n00191142 the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election" n00191980 the act of changing a fluid by passing it through a filter n00192149 the filtration of a liquid for extraction or purification n00192300 the act of reducing complexity n00192457 the act of reducing to a scheme or formula n00192613 an act of economizing; reduction in cost; "it was a small economy to walk to work every day"; "there was a saving of 50 cents" n00192910 the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable n00193099 the saving in cost of production that is due to mass production n00193225 (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye n00193406 (physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light) n00193622 the process of adjusting the eyes to low levels of illumination; cones adapt first; rods continue to adapt for up to four hours n00193811 the process of adjusting the eyes to relatively high levels of illumination; the pupil constricts and the cones system is operative n00194005 the action of taking up as by tightening or absorption or reeling in n00194127 the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances) n00194257 accommodation to domestic life; "her explorer husband resisted all her attempts at domestication" n00194414 the act of changing to a decimal system; "the decimalization of British currency" n00194645 the act of changing from imperial units of measurement to metric units: meters, grams, seconds n00194831 a general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions n00194969 an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported" n00195194 the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard; "who is responsible for these variations in taxation?" n00195415 act of changing in practice or custom; "the law took many turnings over the years" n00195569 the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered); "my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments"; "he limited his losses by diversification of his product line" n00195938 in constant change; "his opinions are in flux"; "the newness and flux of the computer industry" n00196084 the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election" n00196402 a sudden unexpected switch n00196485 the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help" n00196848 (law) the replacement of one obligation by another by mutual agreement of both parties; usually the replacement of one of the original parties to a contract with the consent of the remaining party n00197136 replacing a pitcher in baseball n00197229 the act of discharging someone because of age (especially to cause someone to retire from service on a pension) n00197419 act of replacing one person or thing by another especially one held to be superior n00197610 act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics n00197772 the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another; "replacing the star will not be easy" n00198118 (law) the act of substituting of one creditor for another n00198270 the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal n00198451 act of raising in rank or position n00198631 the act of preferring; "the preferment went to the younger candidate" n00198793 act of lowering in rank or position n00198919 the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office; the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank n00199130 the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics n00199707 the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) n00200041 the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something; "conjurers are experts at misdirection" n00200244 the act of charging a liquid with a gas making it effervescent n00200379 the act of modifying or adjusting according to due measure and proportion (as with regard to artistic effect) n00200563 the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea; "his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform" n00200768 an extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government; "after the takeover there was a thorough reorganization"; "the reorganization was prescribed by federal bankruptcy laws" n00201058 the act of passing from one state or place to the next n00201269 becoming inflexible or out of date n00201397 the act of changing smoothly from one state or situation to another n00201516 the act of altering something secretly or improperly n00201671 the act of transfering something from one form to another; "the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise" n00201923 the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof); "they were restrained by a prohibition in their charter"; "a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages"; "he ignored his parents' forbiddance" n00202284 the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead" n00202620 a management action resisting employee's demands; employees are barred from entering the workplace until they agree to terms n00202816 doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like; "his style of painting was a reaction against cubism" n00203020 an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence; "there was a backlash of intolerance" n00203208 backlash by white racists against black civil rights advances n00203342 the act of rejecting something; "his proposals were met with rejection" n00203649 a curt or disdainful rejection n00203753 deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening n00204022 the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away; "averting her gaze meant that she was angry" n00204199 an avoidance of danger or difficulty; "that was a narrow escape" n00204334 something that barely avoids failure or disaster n00204439 the act of giving something up n00204659 abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving as infant out in the open) n00204814 the act of abandoning a party for cause n00204943 a sudden abandonment (as from a political party) n00205079 the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.) n00205349 the act of refusing an offer; "the turndown was polite but very firm" n00205543 the act of forsaking n00205649 renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others n00205891 the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. n00206130 a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies n00206302 rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone n00206600 the formal act of pronouncing (someone or something) accursed n00206779 the act of expelling a lawyer from the practice of law n00206927 the act of forcing out someone or something; "the ejection of troublemakers by the police"; "the child's expulsion from school" n00207306 the expulsion from a country of an undesirable alien n00207434 the act of excluding someone from society by general consent n00207622 the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto n00207761 the act of expelling a person from their native land; "men in exile dream of hope"; "his deportation to a penal colony"; "the expatriation of wealthy farmers"; "the sentence was one of transportation for life" n00208141 the deportation of the Jews to Babylonia by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BC n00208277 the act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society n00208521 mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position; "he has been relegated to a post in Siberia" n00208694 banishment into the country n00208797 the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out n00208943 the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office n00209132 a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc) n00209301 temporary dismissal of a student from a university n00209446 act of removing from office or employment n00209546 a vote that blocks a decision n00209680 indirect veto of legislation by refusing to sign it n00209789 a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot n00209943 the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement" n00210518 the act of finishing; "his best finish in a major tournament was third"; "the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause" n00210797 the concluding part of any performance n00210940 (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone n00211110 a concluding action n00211462 the act of finalizing n00211593 carrying some project or intention to full completion; "I appreciated his follow-through on his promise" n00211776 the act of carrying a stroke to its natural completion; "his follow-through was straight down the line toward the target"; "squash can be dangerous if your opponent has a long follow-through" n00212065 the successful completion of a program of study n00212205 withdrawal from your position or occupation n00212377 the act of retiring into inactivity; "he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years" n00212551 the action of retiring to and living in the country n00212678 a final performance or effort (especially before retirement) n00212808 the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. n00213052 the act of ceding n00213186 act of relinquishing property or authority etc; "the handover of occupied territory" n00213343 the delivery of a principal into lawful custody n00213482 the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty) n00213694 a formal written statement of relinquishment n00213903 an act exempting someone; "he was granted immunity from prosecution" n00214148 an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear; "collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers" n00214315 personal immunity accorded to a public official from liability to anyone injured by actions that are the consequence of exerting official authority n00214526 an exemption that precludes bringing a suit against the sovereign government without the government's consent; "the doctrine of sovereign immunity originated with the maxim that the king can do no wrong" n00214794 a broader form of use immunity that also protects the witness from any prosecution brought about relating to transactions to which they gave testimony n00215013 an exemption that displaces the privilege against self-incrimination; neither compelled testimony or any fruits of it can be used against the witness who therefore can no longer fear self-incrimination n00215314 the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations) n00215534 separation or breakup or divorce; "after 15 years together they are headed for splitsville" n00215683 the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) n00215838 the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government n00216038 the termination of a meeting n00216174 the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) n00216607 an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal n00216723 dismissal from office n00216834 an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place; "he died in a purge by Stalin" n00217014 the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists n00217499 an act that has disastrous consequences n00217593 the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile; "the pilot reported two kills during the mission" n00217773 destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined n00218045 complete destruction of a building n00218208 destruction by annihilating something n00218427 destroying or killing a large part of the population (literally every tenth person as chosen by lot) n00218602 annihilation by reducing something to atoms n00218753 annihilation by pulverizing something n00218902 annihilation by vaporizing something n00219012 the act of terminating a life n00219463 the blow that kills (usually mercifully) n00219575 the act of killing; "he had two deaths on his conscience" n00219738 homicide committed by shooting from a moving automobile n00219856 the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness) n00220023 the killing of a human being by another human being n00220219 an ancient tradition still sometimes observed; a male member of the family kills a female relative for tarnishing the family image n00220409 homicide without malice aforethought n00220522 unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being n00221056 murder of a public figure by surprise attack n00221178 the shedding of blood resulting in murder; "he avenged the bloodshed of his kinsmen" n00221343 an unpremeditated killing of a human being in self defense n00221480 a murder carried out on agreement with a hired killer n00221596 the murder of your own father or mother n00221727 the murder of a husband by his wife n00221819 the murder of your mother n00221900 the murder of your father n00221981 the murder of your sibling n00222064 the murder of a wife by her husband n00222155 the murder of your own son or daughter n00222248 killing a person or animal n00222376 the act of felling something (as a tree) n00222485 the act of killing yourself; "it is a crime to commit suicide" n00222766 the act of destroying yourself; "his insistence was pure self-destruction" n00222939 suicide of a terminally ill person that involves an assistant who serves to make dying as painless and dignified as possible n00223144 assisted suicide where the assistant is a physician n00223268 an act of deliberate self destruction n00223362 ritual suicide by self-disembowelment on a sword; practiced by samurai in the traditional Japanese society n00223575 the act of a Hindu widow willingly cremating herself on the funeral pyre of her dead husband n00223720 the murder of a competitor n00223854 the killing of animals (as for food) n00223983 the savage and excessive killing of many people n00224260 indiscriminate slaughter; "a bloodbath took place when the leaders of the plot surrendered"; "ten days after the bloodletting Hitler gave the action its name"; "the valley is no stranger to bloodshed and murder"; "a huge prison battue was ordered" n00224599 putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law n00224738 the act of giving poison to a person or animal with the intent to kill n00224936 the deliberate act of poisoning some person or animal with gas n00225070 the act of killing a king n00225150 killing someone by gunfire; "when the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies" n00225361 shooting someone from a car as it is driven past the victim n00225484 shooting game birds that are flying (on the wing) n00225593 killing by depriving of oxygen n00225786 the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe; "no evidence that the choking was done by the accused" n00226107 (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel) n00226319 the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space; "getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze" n00226511 a spasm of the bronchi that makes exhalation difficult and noisy; associated with asthma and bronchitis n00226711 a spasm of the cardiac sphincter (between the esophagus and the stomach); if the cardiac sphincter does not relax during swallowing the passage of food into the stomach is obstructed n00226951 an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting; "a bad case of the heaves" n00227137 laryngeal spasm caused by the sudden contraction of laryngeal muscles n00227264 (pathology) constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid; "strangulation of the intestine" n00227484 the violent theft of an occupied car n00227595 the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity n00227848 a great sacrifice; an ancient Greek or Roman sacrifice of 100 oxen n00227969 killing or offering as a sacrifice n00228078 killing by electric shock n00228181 killing by cutting off the head n00228283 the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery); "the abolition of capital punishment" n00228535 termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities n00228762 sale of an insurance policy by a terminally ill policy holder n00228911 the termination of drug taking n00229034 complete and abrupt withdrawal of all addictive drugs or anything else on which you have become dependent; "he quit smoking cold turkey"; "she quit her job cold turkey" n00229260 termination of operations; "they regretted the closure of the day care center" n00229587 act of shutting down operation of a plant n00229688 act of closing down a bank because of a fiscal emergency or failure n00229814 the act of laying off an employee or a work force n00229934 the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning; "the extinction of the lights" n00230172 gradually ceasing to be visible n00230324 termination of pregnancy n00230475 a natural loss of the products of conception n00230703 repeated spontaneous abortion (often for no known reason) n00230824 the appearance of symptoms that signal the impending loss of the products of conception n00230997 termination of pregnancy without expulsion of all of the products of conception n00231161 a deliberate termination of pregnancy n00231315 the act of destroying a fetus n00231412 a legally induced abortion for medical reasons (as when the mother's life is threatened) n00231567 the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something n00231887 the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation n00232147 (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; "any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed" n00232386 the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement n00232604 the act of cancelling from an account a bad debt or a worthless asset n00232765 cancellation of civil rights n00232863 (law) the act of rescinding; the cancellation of a contract and the return of the parties to the positions they would have had if the contract had not been made; "recission may be brought about by decree or by mutual consent" n00233212 nullification by the destruction of the legal force; rendering null; "the vitiation of the contract" n00233386 action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action n00233614 the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb) n00233795 breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges) n00233980 a discharge from the armed forces with a commendable record n00234105 a discharge from the armed forces for a grave offense (as sabotage or espionage or cowardice or murder) n00234277 a discharge from the US Army based on unfitness or character traits deemed undesirable n00234423 action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium" n00234675 (euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation) n00234892 a change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a reversal of autonomic function" n00235074 an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done) n00235208 returning to a former state n00235435 the act of starting something; "he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations" n00236194 a beginning from which an enterprise is launched; "he uses other people's ideas as a springboard for his own"; "reality provides the jumping-off point for his illusions"; "the point of departure of international comparison cannot be an institution but must be the function it carries out" n00236581 the act of attaining or gaining access to a new office or right or position (especially the throne); "Elizabeth's accession in 1558" n00236821 making active and effective (as a bomb) n00236953 a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase n00237078 the act of forming or establishing something; "the constitution of a PTA group last year"; "it was the establishment of his reputation"; "he still remembers the organization of the club" n00237705 restoration to a previous state; "regular exercise resulted in the re-establishment of his endurance" n00237869 (theology) God's act of bringing the universe into existence n00238022 the act of beginning something new; "they looked forward to the debut of their new product line" n00238326 (obstetrics) inducing the childbirth process artificially by administering oxytocin or by puncturing the amniotic sac n00238527 the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time); "the induction of an anesthetic state" n00238778 the induction of sleep or hypnosis n00238871 the introduction (usually by an advertising campaign) of a new product or product line n00239024 (ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players n00239230 the first of a series of actions n00239483 the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project n00239666 the act of starting to construct a house n00239766 a beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere; "he told jokes as an icebreaker" n00239910 the act of starting a new operation or practice; "he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation"; "the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes" n00240184 the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society" n00240754 the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing; "the authorship of the theory is disputed" n00240938 the act of installing something (as equipment); "the telephone installation took only a few minutes" n00241245 (basketball) the way play begins or resumes when possession is disputed; an official tosses the ball up between two players who jump in an effort to tap it to a teammate n00241507 (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score n00241699 a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning); "he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"; "his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen" n00242003 beginning again n00242146 (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession n00242431 the act of setting in operation; "repeated shutdowns and startups are expensive" n00242583 act of forming labor unions; "the issue underlying the strike was unionization" n00242808 the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions" n00243102 a signal to get up in the morning; in the military it is a bugle call at sunrise n00243237 the introduction of something new; "it signalled the ushering in of a new era" n00243373 the ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration" n00243577 any preliminary activity n00243662 the initial stage in accomplishing something; "we didn't get to first base with that approach" n00243813 opening move in negotiating a peace treaty n00243918 the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife" n00246341 cooking by dry heat in an oven n00246460 baking shelled eggs n00246552 cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill; "proper toasting should brown both sides of a piece of bread" n00246754 cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill) n00246940 cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle n00247081 cooking that combines ingredients and techniques and seasonings from different cuisines n00247229 cooking slowly in fat in a closed pot with little moisture n00247342 cooking in simmering liquid n00247442 cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added); "the slow roasting took several hours" n00247654 roasting a large piece of meat on a revolving spit out of doors over an open fire n00247792 cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil n00247955 moistening a roast as it is cooking n00248063 the act of making meat tender by pounding or marinating it n00248252 the act of making coffee in a percolator n00248368 the act of adding a seasoning to food n00248534 the act of adding salt to food n00248636 the act of adding a sweetener to food n00248748 the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality; "the team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent" n00248977 the act of improving something; "their improvements increased the value of the property" n00249501 gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts" n00249780 the advancement of some enterprise; "his experience in marketing resulted in the forwarding of his career" n00249987 significant progress (especially in the phrase "make strides"); "they made big strides in productivity" n00250143 progress (or rate of progress) in work being done n00250259 act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining; "he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency"; "they funded research and development" n00250597 the action of making broader; "the broadening of travel" n00250710 developing in intricate and painstaking detail n00250882 improving an existing product or developing new kinds of products n00251013 the act of making something clean; 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"he gave his hair a quick brush" n00256746 the act of drawing a comb through hair; "his hair needed a comb" n00256961 the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb n00257115 the act of washing your hair with shampoo n00257228 care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair n00257468 the act of interweaving a hairpiece with your own hair n00257580 washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle; "he took a shower after the game" n00257770 you soak and wash your body in a bathtub; "he has a good bath every morning" n00257969 a bath in which you add something to foam and scent the bath water n00258093 (Hebrew) a ritual purification and cleansing bath that Orthodox Jews take on certain occasions (as before Sabbath or after menstruation) n00258301 a bath in warm mud (as for treating rheumatism) n00258403 you wash your body with a sponge or washcloth instead of in a bathtub n00258530 you sweat in a steam room before getting a rubdown and cold shower n00258695 the act of rubbing down, usually for relaxation or medicinal purposes n00258854 the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right n00259177 act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil n00259392 anything that remedies or heals or soothes; "he needed a salve for his conscience" n00259544 the act of correcting for your wrongdoing n00259643 the act of compensating for service or loss or injury n00259894 an act of compensation for actual loss or damage or for trouble and annoyance n00260051 the act of rendering optimal; "the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability"; "in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized"; "to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products" n00260494 the act of making something perfect n00260622 a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses; "justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts" n00260881 a redistribution of agricultural land (especially by government action) n00261029 the act of relieving ills and changing for the better n00261258 the act of improving yourself n00261405 self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice; "the family rejoiced in the drunkard's reform" n00261604 the act of making something more beautiful n00261797 enhancement of someone's personal beauty n00261972 the act of glamorizing; making something or someone more beautiful (often in a superficial way) n00262249 the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) n00262596 the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting n00262743 the act of adding extraneous decorations to something n00262908 the decoration of shop windows n00263000 the act of adding decoration; "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree" n00263164 the act of adorning with mosaic n00263272 decorating with a design n00263353 the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining n00263492 sprucing up; making decorative additions to n00263642 the act of making a visible mark on a surface n00263813 the act of marking or outlining with lines n00263947 the act of coloring with areas of different shades n00264088 the act of marking with stripes n00264192 the act of removing solid particles from a liquid n00264366 act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding n00264529 the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food) n00264775 the act of making more human n00264913 making modern in appearance or behavior; "the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process" n00265119 the act of improving by renewing and restoring; "they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"; "a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed" n00265472 a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes; "give your home a facelift"; "more than a facelift, the new model marks a fundamental change of direction" n00265773 the act of making moral (or more moral); "for years she worked toward the moralization of English literature" n00265992 an improvement that makes something more agreeable n00266149 an upward movement or trend as in business activity n00266253 changing something with the result that it becomes worse n00266401 a worsening of business or economic activity; "the market took a downturn" n00266560 a swift and dangerous downturn n00266645 the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air n00266806 the act of putting something in working order again n00267217 the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads n00267349 the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it n00267522 activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care" n00267821 keeping a camera in good working order n00267917 keeping a car in good working order n00268025 replacing dirty oil with clean n00268112 periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor" n00268341 an overhaul between the regular times for overhauling n00268457 hurried repair n00268557 the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state n00268824 the restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of low-income residents) n00269018 the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation n00269258 the activity of constructing something again n00269471 the archeological reassembly of ruined monuments from fallen or decayed fragments (incorporating new materials when necessary) n00269674 a complete reconstruction and renovation of something; "the blighted neighborhood underwent a total makeover" n00269856 assembling again n00269963 forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); 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undermining moral integrity; "corruption of a minor"; "the big city's subversion of rural innocence" n00272713 destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy n00272878 the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) n00273077 the act of making something attractive to the general public n00273319 degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening n00273449 depriving one of self-esteem n00273601 decline to a lower status or level n00273690 an act that changes the light that something reflects n00273877 changing to a lighter color n00274009 the act of whitening something by bleaching it (exposing it to sunlight or using a chemical bleaching agent) n00274206 (botany) the act of causing a plant to develop without chlorophyll by growing it without exposure to sunlight; "the etiolation of celery" n00274437 changing to a darker color n00274586 darkening or obscuring the sight of something n00274707 the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded n00274941 the act or process of changing the color of something n00275151 the act of adding a tinge of color; "the hairdresser gave her hair a modest tinting" n00275307 the act of dyeing or tinting one's hair n00275424 the use of dye to change the color of something permanently n00275572 (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study n00275751 a staining technique used to classify bacteria; bacteria are stained with gentian violet and then treated with Gram's solution; after being decolorized with alcohol and treated with safranine and washed in water, those that retain the gentian violet are Gram-positive and those that do not retain it are Gram-negative n00276189 the activity of protecting the environment from pollution or destruction n00276342 (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body n00276620 the act of soiling something n00276813 the act of spotting or staining something n00276987 the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors n00277267 the act of contaminating with dust particles n00277376 the act of making something wet n00277569 the act of wetting something by submerging it n00277811 the act of making something completely wet; "he gave it a good drenching" n00278040 the act of making something slightly wet n00278221 the act of scattering water about haphazardly n00278403 wetting with water; "the lawn needs a great deal of watering" n00278555 the act of sprinkling or splashing water; "baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt" n00278810 biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow n00279136 the act of chewing noisily n00279235 ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth) n00279377 (of ruminants) chewing (the cud); "ruminants have remarkable powers of rumination" n00279534 involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep n00279674 causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals) n00279835 the act of changing location from one place to another; "police controlled the motion of the crowd"; "the movement of people from the farms to the cities"; "his move put him directly in my path" n00280586 the act of changing the location of something; "the movement of cargo onto the vessel" n00280853 the act of drawing spatially closer to something; "the hunter's approach scattered the geese" n00281132 the act of approaching or entering; "he gained access to the building" n00281291 a secret or underhand means of access (to a place or a position); "he got his job through the back door" n00281462 approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap; "the ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision" n00281752 the approach to a landing field by an airplane n00281898 an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt n00282050 the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) n00282485 an effort to advance; "the army made a push toward the sea" n00282613 the general progression of your working or professional life; "the general had had a distinguished career"; "he had a long career in the law" n00282840 a steady advance; "the march of science"; "the march of time" n00282953 easy unobstructed progress; "after we solved that problem the rest was plain sailing" n00283127 self-propelled movement n00283450 swinging by the arms from branch to branch n00283568 the act of traveling by foot; "walking is a healthy form of exercise" n00283951 walking about; "the hospital encouraged early ambulation" n00284101 a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) n00284409 an aimless amble on a winding course n00284544 a regular walk taken as a form of exercise n00284665 travel by walking; "he followed on foot"; "the swiftest of foot" n00284798 the act of walking somewhere; "he took a walk after lunch" n00285141 walking by a person who is asleep n00285387 uttering speech while asleep n00285557 the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down; "he walked with unsteady steps" n00285889 a step in walking or running n00286112 (ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet) n00286240 a light or nimble tread; "he heard the trip of women's feet overhead" n00286360 a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing) n00286497 a person's manner of walking n00286756 the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg n00286957 a horse's manner of moving n00287142 a slow gait of a horse in which two feet are always on the ground n00287276 a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately n00287449 an easy gait of a horse; midway between a walk and a trot n00287561 a gait faster than a walk; diagonally opposite legs strike the ground together n00287762 the rider rises from the saddle every second stride n00287889 the rider sits still in the saddle n00288000 maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider n00288190 a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down n00288384 a cadenced trot executed by the horse in one spot n00288486 a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop n00288671 a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously n00288880 the act of taking a step in walking n00288970 a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure; "she enjoys a hike in her spare time" n00289175 a long difficult walk n00289267 the act of walking with exaggerated jerky motions n00289388 an unsteady uneven gait n00289555 walking with slow regular strides n00289659 walking with a swaying gait n00289737 a careless leisurely gait; "he walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn't a care in the world" n00289906 a gait in which steps and hops alternate n00290015 a stiff or threatening gait n00290125 a proud stiff pompous gait n00290276 the act of moving forward suddenly n00290406 walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other; "ducks walk with a waddle" n00290579 the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind); "it was a long march"; "we heard the sound of marching" n00291004 (military) a march in the reverse direction or back along the same route n00291154 a manner of marching with legs straight and swinging high n00291286 the last walk of a condemned person to the execution place n00291400 a manner of marching in file in which each person's leg moves with and behind the corresponding leg of the person ahead; "the prisoner's ankles were so chained together that they could only march in lockstep" n00291663 a march of all the guests at the opening of a formal dance n00291796 marching at quick time n00291876 a long training march for troops n00291965 the act of walking with a slow heavy gait; "I could recognize his plod anywhere" n00292125 the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner) n00292269 an exploratory walk by an astronaut on the surface of the moon n00292386 a walk around a territory (a parish or manor or forest etc.) in order to officially assert and record its boundaries n00292599 taking a short walk out and back; "we took a turn in the park" n00292712 walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet; "from his shambling I assumed he was very old" n00292981 any kind of physical activity outside a spacecraft by one of the crew n00293125 a kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot; "Michael Jackson perfected the moonwalk in the 1980s" n00293307 walking with your feet in shallow water n00293417 nomadic excursions into the bush made by an Aborigine n00293545 a public stroll by a celebrity to meet people informally n00293657 a walking trip or tour n00293753 the act of walking in order to view something; "the realtor took her on a walk-through of the apartment" n00293916 the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; "he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit" n00294190 a slow pace of running n00294366 a steady trot like that of a dog n00294452 a quick run n00294577 (basketball) a rapid dash to get a shot as soon as possible after taking possession of the ball n00294748 a sudden dash; "he made a break for the open door" n00294868 a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body; "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage"; "the traffic moved at a creep" n00295172 movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance" n00295422 the first lap of a car race that prepares the cars for a fast start n00295563 a lap by the winning person or team run to celebrate the victory n00295701 the act of going from one place to another; "he enjoyed selling but he hated the travel" n00296263 traveling around something (by ship or plane); "Magellan's circumnavigation of the earth proved that it is a globe" n00296478 traveling or wandering around n00296585 the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation; "processions were forbidden" n00296946 travel across n00297062 travelling about without any clear destination; "she followed him in his wanderings and looked after him" n00297318 traveling (especially on foot) n00297404 aimless wandering from place to place n00297532 traveling across n00297657 the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse n00297863 fording at a shallow place n00297951 fording at a deep place in the stream n00298047 taking a zigzag path on skis n00298161 the business of providing services to tourists; "Tourism is a major business in Bermuda" n00298351 tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature n00298497 the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal n00299112 the act of driving an automobile n00299217 travel by being carried on horseback n00299680 capturing cattle or horses with a lasso n00299826 breaking a bronco to saddle n00299933 riding for long hours over long distances n00300037 riding with a pack n00300113 riding along a roughly blazed path n00300206 capturing a calf with a lasso and binding its feet n00300333 capturing a steer with a lasso n00300441 travel via aircraft; "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air" n00301192 a scheduled trip by plane between designated airports; "I took the noon flight to Chicago" n00301443 a flight with an intermediate stop and a change of aircraft (possibly a change of airlines) n00301598 a flight with one or more intermediate stops but no change of aircraft n00301728 a flight that begins and ends in the same country n00301857 a flight that takes off in one country and lands in another n00302001 a flight made without intermediate stops between source and destination; "how many nonstops are there to Dallas?" n00302185 a night flight from which the passengers emerge with eyes red from lack of sleep; "he took the redeye in order to get home the next morning" n00302394 an instance of traveling by air; "flying was still an exciting adventure for him" n00302861 the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n00303049 using only instruments for flying an aircraft because you cannot see through clouds or mists etc. n00303221 flying in a balloon n00303297 a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground n00303495 the activity of flying a glider n00303748 gliding in a hang glider n00303849 descent with a parachute; "he had done a lot of parachuting in the army" n00304040 performing acrobatics in free fall before pulling the ripcord of a parachute n00304208 the first flight of its kind; "the Stealth bomber made its maiden flight in 1989" n00304349 gliding in a parasail n00304442 a flight by an aircraft over a particular area (especially over an area in foreign territory) n00304592 a flight or run by an aircraft over a target; "the plane turned to make a second pass" n00304729 a flight in which the aircraft pilot is unaccompanied n00304851 (military) an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation) n00305005 a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes n00305153 landing an aircraft n00305326 aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar n00305519 an emergency landing under circumstances where a normal landing is impossible (usually damaging the aircraft) n00305707 a landing in which all three wheels of the aircraft touch the ground at the same time n00305858 an aircraft landing made entirely by means of instruments n00305980 a landing of a spacecraft in the sea at the end of a space flight n00306102 a departure; especially of airplanes n00306210 rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral n00306318 flight at very low altitudes n00306426 the act of traveling from one place to another n00306900 a section or portion of a journey or course; "then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise" n00307102 travel by stagecoach n00307176 (nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack n00307314 a section along the route of a bus for which the fare is the same n00307455 a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work; "there is standing room only on the high-speed commute" n00307631 a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile); "he took the family for a drive in his new car" n00308073 a journey over a long distance; "it's a long haul from New York to Los Angeles" n00308208 a journey by dogsled n00308279 a long wandering and eventful journey n00308370 a journey for some purpose (usually including the return); "he took a trip to the shopping center" n00308681 a trip taken by an official at public expense n00308779 a trip to some place and back again n00308871 a regular trip; "the ship made its run in record time" n00309011 a short trip; "take a run into town" n00309115 a journey usually by ship; "the outward passage took 10 days" n00309276 a ride in a car; "he gave me a lift home" n00309368 a ride in a car taken solely for pleasure; "they took their girlfriends for joyrides in stolen cars" n00309540 a short drive in a car; "he took the new car for a spin" n00309647 a journey organized for a particular purpose n00309802 an expedition undertaken to gain information n00309906 an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) n00310063 to travel for the purpose of discovery n00310201 wandering from the main path of a journey n00310347 any long and difficult trip n00310425 a tedious or difficult journey n00310516 a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers) n00310666 a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area; "they took an extended tour of Europe"; "we took a quick circuit of the park"; "a ten-day coach circuit of the island" n00311091 a sightseeing tour of a building or institution n00311195 an extended cultural tour of Europe taken by wealthy young Englishmen (especially in the 18th century) as part of their education n00311381 journeying from place to place preaching or lecturing; a preaching tour or lecturing tour n00311528 travelling about; "they took the show on the road"; "they lost all their games on the road" n00311687 a journey to a sacred place n00311809 a journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field" n00312160 taking an excursion for pleasure n00312266 a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air; "he took the dogs for an airing" n00312403 a group excursion (to a museum or the woods or some historic place) for firsthand examination n00312553 a journey to some distant place n00312691 a journey or passage; "they are on the way" n00312784 an act of traveling by water n00312932 an ocean trip taken for pleasure n00313096 the first voyage of its kind; "in 1912 the ocean liner Titanic sank on its maiden voyage" n00313245 a voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean) n00313385 passage through a lock in a canal or waterway n00313502 a voyage outside the Earth's atmosphere n00313647 travel by water n00313806 riding in a sailboat n00313971 the act of sailing close to the wind n00314094 the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing n00314271 the work of a minister of religion; "he is studying for the ministry" n00314395 sailing a zigzag course n00314469 the work of a sailor n00315307 navigation in coastal waters n00315390 water travel for pleasure n00315534 boating by chartering a bareboat and providing your own crew and provisions; "we saved money by bareboating" n00315700 the travel of a commuter n00315830 to move something from its natural environment n00315986 the act of moving something from one location to another n00316460 the transfer from one conveyance to another for shipment n00316594 transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable) n00316806 airlift in 1948 that supplied food and fuel to citizens of west Berlin when the Russians closed off land access to Berlin n00316989 shifting from one form of transportation to another; "the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta" n00317207 the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail); "his reluctant delivery of bad news" n00317485 driving a bovine herd (as cows or bulls or steers) n00317594 the act of driving a herd of animals overland n00317709 delivery of supplies or equipment or personnel by dropping them by parachute from an aircraft; "until then, front line troops will be supplied by airdrop" n00317917 the delivery of goods for sale or disposal n00318035 the act of passing something to another person n00318186 the delivery and collection of letters and packages; "it came by the first post"; "if you hurry you'll catch the post" n00318391 the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone; "he accepted service of the subpoena" n00318567 the act of passing something along from one person or group to another; "the relay was successful" n00318735 the act of carrying something n00319176 the act of taking aboard passengers or freight n00319312 carrying something in a pack on the back; "the backpacking of oxygen is essential for astronauts" n00319513 the act of carrying something piggyback n00319608 the act of carrying a person over your shoulder n00319717 carrying boats and supplies overland n00319825 the transportation of burdens by porters n00319939 the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit" n00320284 the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind n00320486 the act of following someone secretly n00320625 the act of following prey stealthily n00320742 the fruitless pursuit of something unattainable n00320852 the act of putting one thing into another n00321195 the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ n00321562 the operation of introducing a catheter into the body n00321731 the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop n00321956 the act of enclosing something inside something else n00322228 the enclosure of something in a package or box n00322391 the act of binding something into a bundle n00322488 the act of enclosing something in a case n00322634 the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure n00322778 injection of an anesthetic substance into the epidural space of the spinal cord in order to produce epidural anesthesia n00322962 an injection into the skin n00323056 an injection into a muscle n00323152 an injection into a vein n00323262 something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug; "she needed a fix of chocolate" n00323436 an injection under the skin n00323532 (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force) n00323766 slow removal of a person's blood and its replacement with equal amounts of a donor's blood n00323923 the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another n00324056 the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery n00324233 pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels) n00324384 the act of changing location in an upward direction n00324699 the act of raising (a body) from the ground by presumably spiritualistic means n00324834 the act of lifting something with great effort n00324978 walking on a tightrope or slack rope n00325110 the act of climbing something; "it was a difficult climb to the top" n00325364 ascent by or as if by a ladder n00325502 an awkward climb; "reaching the crest was a real clamber" n00325631 an act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification) n00325785 the activity of climbing a mountain n00325975 mountain climbing (not restricted to the Alps) n00326094 the sport or pastime of scaling rock masses on mountain sides (especially with the help of ropes and special equipment) n00326291 the act of rising upward into the air n00326440 the act of changing your location in a downward direction n00326677 a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft n00326809 (mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body n00327033 a swift descent through the air n00327134 a dive of an airplane that is accelerated both by gravity and by the power of the engine n00327279 a rapid descent by a submarine n00327366 the act of dropping something; "they expected the drop would be successful" n00327510 the act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop" n00327683 the act of causing something to move to a lower level n00327824 changing location by moving back and forth n00328015 the act of going back to a prior location; "they set out on their return to the base camp" n00328230 the act of entering again n00328327 the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial) n00328502 the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it; "his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill"; "the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope" n00328885 failing to hold or slipping out of place; "the knots allowed no slippage" n00329031 an unexpected slide n00329227 the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression n00329468 the act of sliding down a snow-covered slope while standing on a snowboard n00329619 the act of allowing a fluid to escape n00329819 a large flow n00329943 flow under pressure n00330035 a very slow movement; "the traffic advanced at a crawl" n00330160 changing location rapidly n00330457 the act of accelerating; increasing the speed n00330674 the act of decelerating; decreasing the speed; "he initiated deceleration by braking" n00330836 the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale) n00330984 the act of uniform movement n00331102 the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location; "the transplant did not flower until the second year"; "too frequent transplanting is not good for families"; "she returned to Alabama because she could not bear transplantation" n00331531 movement of military units to a new location n00331655 the act of moving from one place to another; "his constant shifting disrupted the class" n00331950 a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility" n00333037 (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body n00333203 (physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body n00333366 the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously) n00333572 a motion of the body by a player as if to make an object already propelled go in the desired direction n00333733 a circular movement of a limb or eye n00333829 the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion n00334174 motion of a fetus within the uterus (usually detected by the 16th week of pregnancy) n00334356 a sudden quick movement n00334509 motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling n00334711 the act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement; "I could tell from their headshakes that they didn't believe me" n00334935 a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist" n00335285 ritual hand movement in Hindu religious dancing n00335384 the act of inclining; bending forward; "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement" n00335653 the act of turning inside out n00335814 turning upside down; setting on end n00335988 an abrupt spasmodic movement n00336274 a short abrupt inclination (as of the head); "he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement" n00336430 the act of nodding the head n00336561 uncontrolled nodding n00336654 an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward n00336805 a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him" n00337078 supporting yourself on your knees n00337210 abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance); "the pitching and tossing was quite exciting" n00337486 the movement of the eyes n00337605 involuntary movements of the eyeballs; its presence or absence is used to diagnose a variety of neurological and visual disorders n00337844 small involuntary tremors of the eyeballs; when it is eliminated by stabilizing the image on the retina, visual perception fades rapidly from fatigue of the retinal receptors n00338088 nystagmus caused by the body rotating rapidly; large slow movements of the eyeballs are in the direction of rotation n00338271 a rapid, jerky movement of the eyes between positions of rest n00338404 nystagmus caused by suddenly stopping the rapid rotation of the body; large slow movements of the eyeballs are in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation n00338641 the act of opening something; "the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door" n00338821 changing an arrangement n00338994 the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression n00339173 a rearrangement that has no practical effect or significance; "the company is looking for stability after years of musical chairs with directors"; "shareholders don't want the company playing musical chairs with their investment" n00339463 a rearrangement in a different order n00339646 act of changing the lineal order of objects in a group n00339776 the act of reversing the order or place of n00339907 (electricity) a rearrangement of the relative positions of power lines in order to minimize the effects of mutual capacitance and inductance; "he wrote a textbook on the electrical effects of transposition" n00340192 going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it; "she drove but well but her reckless passing of every car on the road frightened me" n00340463 the act of mixing cards haphazardly n00340662 shuffling again; "the gambler demanded a reshuffle" n00340838 shuffling by splitting the pack and interweaving the two halves at their corners n00340989 a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns n00341109 the act of assuming a prostrate position n00341243 the act of physically reaching or thrusting out n00341435 alternating back-and-forth movement n00341548 the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position n00341695 the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back; "the retraction of the landing gear"; "retraction of the foreskin" n00341890 the act of bending backward n00342028 the act of rotating as if on an axis; "the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music" n00342424 the act of turning or winding or folding around a central axis n00342565 turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls n00342755 the act of rotating in a circle or spiral n00342916 the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot; "the golfer went to the driving range to practice his pivot" n00343091 rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face downward n00343249 the act of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting" n00343606 flying downward in a helical path with a large radius n00343730 (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet) n00343894 rotating a log rapidly in the water (as a competitive sport) n00344040 the act of closing something n00344259 the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position; "he read the mystery at one sitting" n00344421 (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait); "he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting" n00344699 the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand; "he gave his fingers a snap" n00344942 the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels n00345149 a movement in an arc; "a sweep of his arm" n00345297 rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face upward n00345454 turning or twisting around (in place); "with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room" n00345641 the act of winding or twisting; "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind" n00345817 an abrupt movement; "a toss of his head" n00345926 the act of vibrating n00346095 a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon; "a wave of settlers"; "troops advancing in waves" n00346296 the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented n00346532 the act of turning away or in the opposite direction; "he made an abrupt turn away from her" n00346693 turning in the opposite direction n00346936 act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation n00347087 complete reversal of direction of travel n00347180 the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements n00347359 a slight irregular shaking motion n00347490 agitating a liquid with an implement; "constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan" n00347652 causing to move repeatedly from side to side n00347853 the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes; "vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw" n00348008 pitching dangerously to one side n00348312 the act of upsetting something; "he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed" n00348571 the act of moving back and forth n00348801 an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear) n00348953 the act of reaching out; "the outreach toward truth of the human spirit" n00349080 the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position n00349213 the act of sitting or standing astride n00349369 a single complete movement n00349520 the stroke of a key; one depression of a key on a keyboard; "the number of keystrokes was used as a measure of work" n00349705 the act of wiggling n00349886 a change in the direction that you are moving n00350030 the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course; "he took a turn to the right" n00350380 a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal" n00350878 any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue n00351000 a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east; "take a right at the corner" n00351168 a turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when the person is facing east; "take a left at the corner" n00351334 (nautical) the act of changing tack n00351485 the act of changing the amount or size of something n00351638 the act of decreasing or reducing something n00352331 the act of reducing the amount or number; "the mayor proposed extensive cuts in the city budget" n00352585 the act of reducing budgeted expenditures n00352683 the act of reducing a salary n00352778 the act of cutting costs n00352861 cutting the price of merchandise to one lower than the usual or advertised price n00353013 the act of reducing spending n00353100 the act of reducing taxation; "the new administration's large tax cut was highly controversial" n00353249 the action of lessening in severity or intensity; "the object being control or moderation of economic depressions" n00353469 the act of causing to become less n00353611 the act of gradually lowering the size or amount; "the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose" n00353782 a reduction in quantity or rate n00353903 the act of reducing service n00353992 the reduction of something's value or worth n00354183 the act of reducing the vitality of something n00354342 altering something (as a legislative act or a statement) in such a manner as to reduce its value; "the adoption of their amendments would have amounted to an evisceration of the act" n00354583 to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious n00354785 the relaxation or relief of muscle spasms n00354884 the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain" n00355252 (war) a reduction in intensity (of a crisis or a war) n00355420 the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations) n00355547 easing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause n00355691 the act of making less strict n00355919 the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position n00356199 the act of decreasing something markedly n00356367 the act of consuming something n00356516 the amount of fuel used up (as in a nuclear reactor) n00356621 the act of exhausting something entirely n00356790 applying pressure n00357023 the act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze" n00357275 a squeeze with the fingers n00357451 relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure) n00357680 the act of increasing the density of something n00357906 the act of thickening n00358089 the act of crushing n00358290 the act of grinding to a powder or dust n00358528 the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing; "the expression of milk from her breast" n00358702 squeezing out by applying pressure; "an unexpected extrusion of toothpaste from the bottom of the tube"; "the expulsion of pus from the pimple" n00358931 act of decreasing in length; "the dress needs shortening" n00359135 shortening something by omitting parts of it n00359238 the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends; "the barber gave him a good cut" n00359492 the act of severing n00359614 the act of clipping or snipping n00359822 the act of cutting the hair n00359903 cutting down to the desired size or shape n00360143 the act of trimming a plant n00360242 removing by cutting off or clipping n00360404 act of shearing sheep n00360485 the act of becoming less n00360601 act of making on a greatly reduced scale n00360757 the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole); "he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks" n00361041 a portion removed from the whole; "the government's weekly bite from my paycheck" n00361192 the act of deducting from an employee's salary n00361333 the act of abating; "laws enforcing noise abatement" n00361459 (law) the removal or termination or destruction of something that has been found to be a nuisance n00361684 the removal of asbestos from a public building n00361795 the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction n00361932 the act of letting the air out of something n00362103 the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise n00362258 reducing prices back to some earlier level n00362355 the act of reducing the strength of something n00362546 causing to become limp or drooping n00362659 weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner n00362862 the act of weakening by stunting the growth or development of something; "the etiolation of the critical tradition" n00363052 the act of diluting something; "the cutting of whiskey with water"; "the thinning of paint with turpentine" n00363260 the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary" n00363788 the act of adding one thing to another; "the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect"; "the addition of a leap day every four years" n00364053 the act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured; "the court ordered a retrofit on all automobiles" n00364260 increase in price or value; "the news caused a general advance on the stock market" n00364440 an increase in price or value; "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate" n00364600 a decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen" n00364787 a sudden or abrupt strong increase; "stimulated a surge of speculation"; "an upsurge of emotion"; "an upsurge in violent crime" n00365012 the addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay) n00365231 the act of augmenting n00365329 (electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current n00365471 the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope n00365709 the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope n00365995 the act of expanding an aperture; "the dilation of the pupil of the eye" n00366207 dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries) n00366317 the act of expanding by pressure from within n00366521 act of expanding by lengthening or widening n00366675 the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys" n00366846 an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy; "higher wages caused an escalation of prices"; "there was a gradual escalation of hostilities" n00367066 the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position n00367280 the act of filling something with air n00367427 the act of expanding something in apparent size n00367552 the act of making something more noticeable than usual; "the dance involved a deliberate exaggeration of his awkwardness" n00367768 act of expanding in scope; making more widely available; "extension of the program to all in need" n00367976 act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time n00368302 the spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area n00368515 circulation again n00368592 the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge" n00368939 the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft) n00369138 the act of scattering n00369399 an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle n00369532 act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb n00369694 greater than normal extension n00369802 (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) n00370127 a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses n00370261 the act of cutting short; "it is an obvious truncation of the verse"; "they were sentenced to a truncation of their limbs" n00370458 a rhythmic tightening in labor of the upper uterine musculature that contracts the size of the uterus and pushes the fetus toward the birth canal n00370688 painless contractions of the muscles of the uterus that continue throughout pregnancy with increasing frequency n00370885 muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination n00371059 extension to or beyond the ordinary limit; "running at full stretch"; "by no stretch of the imagination"; "beyond any stretch of his understanding" n00371314 adding information or detail n00371487 addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail; "a few remarks added in amplification and defense"; "an elaboration of the sketch followed" n00371735 the act of adding notes n00371846 the act of supplementing n00372013 the act of accumulating n00372226 the act of building up an accumulation; "I envied his rapid buildup of assets"; "a military buildup in preparation for the invasion" n00372448 the act of putting something somewhere n00372607 depositing in a warehouse; "they decided to reposition their furniture in a recommended repository in Brooklyn"; "my car is in storage"; "publishers reduced print runs to cut down the cost of warehousing" n00372977 accumulating and storing a reserve supply; "the stockpiling of war materials" n00373130 the act of including n00373278 including by incorporating n00373418 incorporation by joining or uniting n00373544 the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something; "the aggrandizement of the king"; "his elevation to cardinal" n00373862 an act undertaken to increase your own power and influence or to draw attention to your own importance n00374063 the act of increasing the strength of something n00374224 action that makes something stronger or more extreme n00374446 harsh or severe speech or behavior; "men associate the roughness of nonstandard working-class speech with masculinity"; "the roughness of her voice was a signal to keep quiet" n00374677 the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film) n00374835 action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; "the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care" n00375071 strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material n00375348 the concentration of a colloidal solution whose colloid will not pass through a semipermeable membrane; solution is placed in a bag of the membrane and the solvent is evaporated off n00375625 the act of bringing into focus n00375938 focusing again n00376063 the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something n00376400 the act of breaking something; "the breakage was unavoidable" n00376715 the act of making a sudden noisy break n00376825 the act of breaking something into small pieces n00376994 the act of cracking something n00377169 the act of chipping something n00377364 the act of exploding or bursting; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft" n00377686 the act of detonating an explosive n00377813 the act of exploding a percussion cap n00377907 the act of exploding with noise and violence; "his fulminations frightened the horses" n00378069 the act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance" n00378296 malicious burning to destroy property; "the British term for arson is fire-raising" n00378479 the act of setting something on fire n00378706 the act of burning something completely; reducing it to ashes n00378880 the incineration of a dead body n00378985 the act of combining things to form a new whole n00379422 the act of attaching or affixing something n00379588 the act of grafting something onto something else n00379754 an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended; "the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel" n00379993 a confusion of voices and other sounds n00380083 the act of mixing together; "paste made by a mix of flour and water"; "the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio" n00380568 the act of fusing (or melting) together n00380696 the act of blending components together thoroughly n00380881 a flowing together n00380994 the act of making something homogeneous or uniform in composition; "the homogenization of cream"; "the network's homogenization of political news" n00381326 the act of combining one thing at intervals among other things; "the interspersion of illustrations in the text" n00381567 the act of tempering n00381680 the act of making or becoming a single unit; "the union of opposing factions"; "he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays" n00382109 the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts n00382474 the act of coming together again; "monetary unification precipitated the reunification of the German state in October 1990" n00382739 the act of making tribal; unification on a tribal basis n00382906 the decline or termination of tribal organization n00383071 having the function of uniting a group of similar things; "the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups"; "under the umbrella of capitalism" n00383281 an annual school or university reunion for graduates n00383390 becoming open or being made open; "the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for" n00383606 the act of dividing or disconnecting n00383952 an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account" n00384329 (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film n00384510 (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program n00384658 a forcible tearing or surgical separation of one body part from another n00384802 the act of removing from association n00384933 formal separation from an alliance or federation n00385104 the withdrawal of eleven southern states from the Union in 1860 which precipitated the American Civil War n00385266 the act of breaking away or withdrawing from; "there was a breakaway by the discontented members"; "a breaking away from family and neighborhood" n00385501 the termination or destruction of union n00385649 the act of breaking a connection n00385791 the act or process of dividing n00386164 the division into parcels; "the increasing parcellation of land with every generation" n00386345 the act of cleaving or splitting n00386450 dividing into two equal parts n00386553 dividing into four equal parts n00386676 division of a group into opposing factions; "another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy" n00386915 the act of cutting something into parts; "his cuts were skillful"; "his cutting of the cake made a terrible mess" n00387214 cutting so as to separate into pieces n00387326 the act of dividing by cutting or splitting n00387424 the act of cutting into slices n00387526 a cut made underneath to remove material n00387657 the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge; "his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels" n00387897 a small cut n00388065 a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument n00388210 separating something into fine particles n00388392 the act of branching out or dividing into branches n00388710 the act of splitting into two branches n00388842 the act of splitting into three branches n00388959 branching at a wide angle n00389043 act or process of forming fibrils n00389135 the act of dividing into two sharply different categories n00389308 the act of dividing into quanta or expressing in terms of quantum theory n00389508 separation into portions n00389610 the act of grouping things or people in pairs n00389763 a cooperative practice of pairing two or more people together for mutual assistance or safety (especially in recreational swimming) n00389953 the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition; "it was a good match-up but the home team won"; "we need a matchup of the best teachers with the neediest schools" n00390198 the use of certain marks to clarify meaning of written material by grouping words grammatically into sentences and clauses and phrases n00390445 connecting syllables and words by hyphens n00390581 forming or dividing words into syllables n00390735 division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page n00390906 the act of releasing from an attachment or connection n00391086 the act of tearing; "he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear" n00391293 the act of lacerating n00391407 the act of rending or ripping or splitting something; "he gave the envelope a vigorous rip" n00391599 the act of removing; "he had surgery for the removal of a malignancy" n00392093 act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source; "the drawing of water from the well" n00392335 the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin n00392468 drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation n00392582 drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body n00392709 the act of cutting something off n00392848 the act of withdrawing or removing something n00392950 the action of taking out something (especially using effort or force); "the dentist gave her a local anesthetic prior to the extraction" n00393161 the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw; "they used to do the threshing by hand but now there are machines to do it" n00393369 surgical removal of a body part or tissue n00394242 spontaneous removal or casting off of a body part (as the tail of a lizard or claw of a lobster) especially when the organism is injured or under attack n00394485 the removal of contaminants n00394610 the act of deleting something written or printed n00394803 the removal of covering n00395017 removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or scraping off some of the outer skin layer n00395199 forced removal from a position of advantage n00395333 the act of removing or getting rid of something n00395503 the act of removing an unknown mathematical quantity by combining equations n00395654 the act of circumcising; surgical removal of the foreskin of males n00395797 the act of removing the contents of something n00396029 emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it n00396213 the withdrawal of money from your account at a bank n00396344 the concerted action of depositors who try to withdraw their money from a bank because they think it will fail n00396509 the withdrawal of capital from a country or corporation n00396642 the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing n00396825 the act of deleting or modifying all passages considered to be indecent n00397010 the deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work n00397191 written material that has been bowdlerized n00397347 deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances n00397545 censorship in the form of prudish expurgation n00397647 censorship because of perceived obscenity or immorality n00397760 deletion by an act of expunging or erasing n00397953 the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart n00398427 the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided n00398585 the division or partitioning of a cavity into parts by a septum n00398704 the act of changing in form or shape or appearance; "a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface" n00399030 (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA n00399223 complete change in character or condition; "the permutations...taking place in the physical world"- Henry Miller n00399393 the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification); "it would require a drastic revision of his opinion" n00399717 the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify n00399846 the act of changing into a different form or appearance (especially a fantastic or grotesque one); "the transmogrification of the prince into a porcupine" n00400083 the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another n00400278 the conversion of bare or cultivated land into forest (originally for the purpose of hunting) n00400449 the restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been reduced by fire or cutting n00400645 the restoration of someone to a useful place in society n00400851 providing penal custody or probation or parole for convicted offenders n00400995 providing help for disabled persons; the removal or reduction of disabilities n00401194 the clearing and rebuilding and redevelopment of urban slums n00401314 providing training in a specific trade with the aim of gaining employment n00401459 the act of restoring someone to a previous position; "we insisted on the reinstatement of the colonel" n00401639 the act of restoring to a more youthful condition n00401783 activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; "time for rest and refreshment by the pool"; "days of joyous recreation with his friends" n00402128 a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft n00402308 a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting" n00402535 the act of filling something n00402671 the act of soaking thoroughly with a liquid n00402789 the act of making something harder (firmer or tighter or more compact) n00402951 hardening something by heat treatment n00403092 the act of damaging something or someone n00403334 damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality n00403466 the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something; "the defacement of an Italian mosaic during the Turkish invasion"; "he objected to the dam's massive disfigurement of the landscape" n00403783 the act of inflicting a wound n00403911 damage inflicted by fire n00404058 the act of burning with steam or hot water n00404170 the act of changing something to bring it up to date (usually by adding something); "criminal records need regular updating" n00404403 an action that changes the shape of something n00404726 the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself) n00404959 the action of coiling or twisting or winding together n00405106 the act of making angulate (having corners) n00405206 the act of bending something n00405360 act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased n00405628 the act of flexing; "he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies" n00405766 the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body n00405892 the act of bending backward (of the body or a body part) n00406007 the act of lengthening something n00406114 the act of bending yourself into a humped position n00406234 the action of creating a curved shape n00406365 the action of enfolding something n00406485 the act of shaping into parallel ridges and grooves n00406612 the act of folding; "he gave the napkins a double fold" n00406800 the act of folding in parallel folds n00406939 the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions n00407090 the act of projecting out from something n00407270 the act of making something wider n00407407 the act of making something narrower n00407535 any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity" n00409075 domestic activities or life; "making a hobby of domesticity" n00409211 the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.); "her smooth operation of the vehicle gave us a surprisingly comfortable ride" n00409483 a planned activity involving many people performing various actions; "they organized a rescue operation"; "the biggest police operation in French history"; "running a restaurant is quite an operation"; "consolidate the companies various operations" n00409823 an operation organized to free from danger or confinement n00409943 an operation involving secret work within a community or institution n00410096 an undercover operation by narcotics detectives to catch unsuspecting drug dealers n00410247 a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern" n00411048 translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism" n00411235 use of biological principles in explaining human especially social behavior n00411384 the practice of cooperating; "economic cooperation"; "they agreed on a policy of cooperation" n00411553 the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required n00411717 the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms n00411859 the practice of eating fungi (especially mushrooms collected in the wild) n00412006 the practice of keeping one jump ahead of a friend or competitor n00412130 the practice of one person holding more than one benefice at a time n00412271 the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning n00412449 practices typical of contemporary life or thought n00412572 supernatural practices and techniques; "he is a student of the occult" n00412727 the practice of ornamental display n00412839 the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind n00412982 human cannibalism; the eating of human flesh n00413086 the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity n00413239 accepted or habitual practice n00413554 a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens n00413674 a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens n00413795 a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law n00413904 a custom among some peoples whereby the husband of a pregnant wife is put to bed at the time of bearing the child n00414071 a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens n00414179 (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; "owls have nocturnal habits"; "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"; "long use had hardened him to it" n00414599 the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home; "she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing" n00414790 stereotyped behavior n00414881 acquired behavior that is practiced so long it seems innate n00415000 habitual mode of behavior n00415098 the usual activities in your day; "the doctor made his rounds" n00415226 characteristic or habitual practice n00415333 the practice of lobbying; the activities of a lobbyist n00415442 the practice of owning slaves n00415540 the practice of making a debtor work for his creditor until the debt is discharged n00415676 a course of conduct; "the path of virtue"; "we went our separate ways"; "our paths in life led us apart"; "genius usually follows a revolutionary path" n00415988 (archaic) roundabout or mysterious ways of action n00416129 a life of ease and pleasure n00416216 the way of proper and honest behavior; "he taught his children to keep strictly to the straight and narrow" n00416409 (Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran n00416646 a course leading to warfare or battle n00416737 the easiest way; "In marrying him she simply took the path of least resistance" n00416914 law based on customary behavior n00417005 the practice of punishing people by hanging without due process of law n00417131 a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind; "he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled" n00417397 the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) n00417643 a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace n00417859 a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug" n00418025 the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother" n00418305 the practice of nonconformity n00418394 the act of troubling or annoying someone n00418615 willful lack of care and attention n00418787 contemptuous disregard; "she wanted neither favor nor despite" n00418903 an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); "capitalistic exploitation of the working class"; "paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization" n00419315 the exploitation of black people (especially with regard to stereotyped roles in movies) n00419464 the commercial exploitation of sex or sexuality or explicit sexual material; "sexploitation by advertisers is notorious" n00419644 the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism n00419908 cruel or inhumane treatment; "the child showed signs of physical abuse" n00420218 the physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children n00420336 failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a child n00420477 the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion) n00420712 the act of repressing; control by holding down; "his goal was the repression of insolence" n00420877 the act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment or torture n00421047 the act of subjugating by cruelty; "the tyrant's oppression of the people" n00421210 organized persecution of an ethnic group (especially Jews) n00421321 handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed n00421437 the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason; "it required unnatural torturing to extract a confession" n00422114 a form of torture in which the soles of the feet are beaten with whips or cudgels n00422261 a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed n00422391 a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin n00422551 the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering n00422719 blunt or penetrating trauma or rape (vaginal or anal) n00422834 torture that is sanctioned by the state and executed by duly accredited officials; "the English renounced judicial torture in 1640" n00423028 a form of foot torture used by the Chinese in which the victim's foot was placed between three pieces of bamboo and systematically squeezed n00423222 a form of torture used by American Indians in which sensitive parts of the body were squeezed between two boards until the victim could bear no more n00423423 a form of torture in which the fingernails or toenails are removed n00423563 a form of military punishment used by the British in the late 17th century in which a soldier was forced to stand on one foot on a pointed stake n00423769 a form of psychological torture inflicted by questioning the victim for hours n00423916 a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body n00424034 a form of psychological torture inflicted by depriving the victim of all sensory input n00424186 a form of psychological torture inflicted by depriving the victim of sleep n00424324 a form of torture in which the hands are tied behind a person's back and they are lifted off the ground by a rope tied to their wrists, then allowed to drop until their fall is checked with a jerk by the rope n00424599 a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering n00424767 an act of atrocious cruelty n00424934 a brutal barbarous savage act n00425090 a wantonly cruel act n00425182 harassment especially of a tethered animal n00425278 the act of harassing someone n00425451 actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) n00425615 something that irritates or demands immediate action; "doing that is like waving a red flag in front of a bull" n00425781 unwelcome sexual behavior by a supervisor toward an employee n00425905 the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent" n00426275 searching out and harassing dissenters n00426388 unscrupulously accusing people of disloyalty (as by saying they were Communists) n00426526 exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country n00426757 control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures n00426928 an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation" n00427580 a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement n00427853 immersing the body in water or sunshine n00428000 any joyous diversion n00428270 taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music n00429048 an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention n00429322 any carefree episode n00429440 an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism" n00429713 the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding n00429949 activities that are enjoyable or amusing; "I do it for the fun of it"; "he is fun to have around" n00430140 the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table" n00430606 an amusement or pastime; "they played word games"; "he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time"; "his life was all fun and games" n00431005 activity characterized by good humor n00431292 the activity of people seeking nighttime diversion (as at the theater, a nightclub, etc.); "a futile search for intelligent nightlife"; "in the summer the nightlife shifts to the dance clubs" n00431552 a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits" n00431893 activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules; "Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child" n00432164 play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults; "the children were playing house" n00432356 children take the roles of physician or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the physician's office; "the children explored each other's bodies by playing the game of doctor" n00432587 play in which children pretend to put out a fire n00432689 an auxiliary activity n00432881 an activity that you like or at which you are superior; "chemistry is not my cup of tea"; "his bag now is learning to play golf"; "marriage was scarcely his dish" n00433113 the occupation and skills of a confectioner n00433216 the occupation of athletes who compete for pay n00433458 a sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing players n00433661 a sport that is played outdoors n00433802 a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility n00434075 the gymnastic moves of an acrobat n00434231 an acrobatic feat in which the trunk is bent backward from a standing position until the hands touch the floor n00434396 a feat in which an acrobat arches the back from a prone position and bends the knees until the toes touch the head n00434568 backbends combined with handstands n00434657 acrobatic revolutions with the body turned sideways and the arms and legs outstretched like the spokes of a wheel n00434844 a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally n00435013 a gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the body is lowered and raised by bending and straightening the arms n00435182 a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast (with legs together) swings his legs in a circle while alternating hands on the pommels n00435401 a gymnastic exercise performed on the horizontal bar by swinging around it with the body fully extended n00435563 exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system n00435778 (gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus) n00436187 the act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position n00436339 a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms n00436609 a hang performed with the elbows bent n00436702 a hang performed on the rings with the body upside down n00436817 a hang performed on the rings with the body stationary in a horizontal position n00436953 a hang with the arms extended in back n00437067 a hang performed on the rings or parallel bars with the body erect and the arms at the sides n00437219 a reverse hang performed on the rings n00437321 raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground; a first movement in doing a handstand n00437487 an acrobatic feat in which a person goes from a standing position to a handstand and back again n00437639 an acrobatic feat in which a person balances on the head (usually with the help of the hands) n00437788 an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end n00437929 extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back) n00438065 a stunt performed by an acrobat n00438338 a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright n00438606 a gymnastic exercise involving a long leap from a vaulting horse n00438725 a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move n00438893 a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars n00439043 an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity; "they announced a two-for-one split of the common stock" n00439284 a decrease in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity n00439484 an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return n00439749 a backward somersault n00439826 participating in athletic sports performed on a running track or on the field associated with it n00440039 the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track n00440218 the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump n00440382 the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start n00440509 the act of jumping as high as possible over a horizontal bar n00440643 jumping over the bar backwards and head first n00440747 a sport in which participants must travel on skis n00440941 the sport of skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill) n00441073 the act of performing a jump on skis from a high ramp overhanging a snow covered slope n00441235 a standing turn made in skiing; one ski is raised to the vertical and pivoted backward to become parallel with the other ski but headed in the opposite direction and then the other ski is aligned with the first n00441501 a turn made in skiing; the back of one ski is forced outward and the other ski is brought parallel to it n00441686 a turn made in skiing; the outside ski is placed ahead and turned gradually inwards n00441824 sports that involve bodies of water n00442115 the act of swimming; "it was the swimming they enjoyed most": "they took a short swim in the pool" n00442437 the act of swimming; "the Englishman said he had a good bathe" n00442569 bathing in the sea or ocean n00442654 a naked swim n00442759 immersing the body in sunlight n00442847 a brief swim in water n00442981 a headlong plunge into water n00443231 the act of someone who floats on the water n00443375 a floating position with the face down and arms stretched forward n00443517 a dive in which the abdomen bears the main force of impact with the water n00443692 diving into the water from a steep overhanging cliff n00443803 a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water n00443917 a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board n00444142 a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward and up to complete a half backward somersault and enters the water facing the diving board n00444340 a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out n00444490 a dive in which the diver arches the back with arms outstretched before entering the water n00444651 underwater swimming without any more breathing equipment than a snorkel n00444846 skin diving with scuba apparatus n00444937 skin diving with a snorkel n00445055 the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave n00445226 skiing on water while being towed by a motorboat n00445351 the act of rowing as a sport n00445529 a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply; "he caught a crab and lost the race" n00445685 rowing by a single oarsman in a racing shell n00445802 fighting with the fists n00446311 boxing for money n00446411 boxing at close quarters n00446493 a boxing or wrestling match; "the fight was on television last night" n00446632 a boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears himself out throwing punches n00446804 making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer n00446980 the sport of shooting arrows with a bow n00447073 the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh n00447221 riding on a long light sled with low handrails n00447361 riding a light one-man toboggan n00447463 riding on a bobsled n00447540 the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down n00447879 a wrestling maneuver n00447957 a style of wrestling where the wrestlers are forbidden to tackle or trip or use holds below the waist n00448126 wrestling for money n00448232 a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground n00448466 the sport of gliding on skates n00448640 skating on ice n00448748 ice skating where the skates trace outlines of selected figures n00448872 skating using Rollerblades n00448958 skating on wheels n00449054 the sport of skating on a skateboard n00449168 competitive skating on speed skates (usually around an oval course) n00449295 the sport of engaging in contests of speed n00449517 the sport of racing automobiles n00449695 the sport of racing boats n00449796 racing in high-speed motor boats n00449892 the sport of racing camels n00449977 the sport of racing greyhounds n00450070 the sport of racing horses n00450230 the sport of racing thoroughbred horses n00450335 the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements n00450700 a sport that tests horsemanship n00450866 a sport in which people ride across country on ponies n00450998 riding horses in competitions over set courses to demonstrate skill in jumping over obstacles n00451186 riding horses across country over obstructions to demonstrate horsemanship n00451370 the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle n00451563 riding a bicycle n00451635 riding a motorcycle; "motorcycling is a dangerous sport" n00451768 bicycling or motorcycling on sand dunes n00451866 sport that involves killing animals (especially hunting) n00452034 the activity at a bullfight n00452152 participation in the sport of matching gamecocks in a cockfight n00452293 the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport n00452734 a hunt in which beaters force the game to flee in the direction of the hunter n00452864 hunting rabbits with beagles n00452947 a hunt for animals that have been raised on game ranches until they are mature enough to be killed for trophy collections n00453126 hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent n00453313 hunting deer n00453396 hunting ducks n00453478 mounted hunters follow hounds in pursuit of a fox n00453631 the sport of hunting wild boar with spears n00453731 agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life; "farming is a strenuous life"; "there's no work on the land any more" n00453935 the act of someone who fishes as a diversion n00454121 the occupation of catching fish for a living n00454237 fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole) n00454395 angling with an artificial fly as a lure n00454493 angling by drawing a baited line through the water n00454624 the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel n00454855 the single-handed rod casting of a relatively heavy (artificial) bait n00454983 casting an artificial fly as a lure n00455076 a cast that falls beyond the intended spot n00455173 casting (artificial) bait far out into the ocean (up to 200 yards) with the waves breaking around you n00455348 an activity that continues something that has already begun or that repeats something that has already been done n00455599 a contest with rules to determine a winner; "you need four people to play this game" n00456199 a single play of a sport or other contest; "the game lasted two hours" n00456465 a game played in daylight n00456563 a game played under artificial illumination at night n00456690 a game played away from home n00456804 a game played at home n00456899 a game whose outcome is not recorded in the season's standing n00457038 an immediate second innings forced on a cricket team scoring a prescribed number of runs fewer than its opponents in the first innings n00457228 the batting turn of a cricket player or team n00457382 (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession; "it is my turn"; "it is still my play" n00457723 an offensive move in a sport or game; "they won the game with a 10-hit attack in the 9th inning" n00457890 a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess; "he memorized all the important chess openings" n00458094 (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board n00458286 (American football) a complete play to advance the football; "you have four downs to gain ten yards" n00458456 (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit; "he was at bat when it happened"; "he got four hits in four at-bats" n00458641 a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth; "he played catch with his son in the backyard" n00458800 a game to amuse guests at a party n00458890 a game played against a computer n00459013 a hypothetical three-dimensional visual world created by a computer; user wears special goggles and fiber optic gloves etc., and can enter and move about in this world and interact with objects as if inside it n00459284 a game played on a sloping board; the object is to propel marbles against pins or into pockets n00459465 a Japanese pinball game played on a vertical board n00459570 a game in which participants compete to identify some obscurely indicated thing n00459727 player acts out a phrase for others to guess n00459845 a game in which a flat stone is bounced along the surface of calm water n00459979 any game designed to exercise the intellect n00460078 an outdoor game; one group of players (the hares) start off on a long run scattering bits of paper (the scent) and pursuers (the hounds) try to catch them before they reach a designated spot n00460344 a children's game in which the players dance around in a circle and at a given signal all squat n00460541 a children's game; two teams capture opposing players by tagging them and taking them to their own base n00460706 a game in which players try to find hidden articles by using a series of clues n00460844 the final game of a double header n00460951 two games instead of one (especially in baseball when the same two teams play two games on the same day) n00461162 one game in the series of games constituting a playoff n00461294 an eliminating game between teams in a cup competition n00461402 a simulation of a military operation intended to train military commanders or to demonstrate a situation or to test a proposed strategy n00461611 a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target n00461782 a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them n00462116 one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided n00462241 bowling down an alley at a target of ten wooden pins n00462383 a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins n00462557 a bowling game using a pin smaller than a tenpin but proportionately wider n00462686 a bowling game using slender bowling pins n00462804 a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack n00462997 Italian bowling played on a long narrow dirt court n00463116 a 17th century game; a wooden ball was driven along an alley with a mallet n00463246 a game involving athletic activity n00463543 a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled sticks n00464037 the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring n00464277 a game with two players who use rackets to strike a ball that is tethered to the top of a pole; the object is to wrap the string around the pole n00464478 a game played in a swimming pool by two teams of swimmers who try to throw an inflated ball into the opponents' goal n00464651 an athletic game that is played outdoors n00464894 a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes n00466273 playing golf for money n00466377 the activity of playing 18 holes of golf; "a round of golf takes about 4 hours" n00466524 golf scoring by total strokes taken n00466630 golf scoring by holes won n00466712 a novelty version of golf played with golf balls and putters on a miniature course featuring many obstacles n00466880 a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops; the winner is the first to traverse all the hoops and hit a peg n00467122 a game that simulates military combat; players on one team try to eliminate players on the opposing team by shooting capsules of paint at them n00467320 a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it n00467536 a game in which players use long sticks to shove wooden disks onto the scoring area marked on a smooth surface n00467719 an outdoor game played on a field of specified dimensions n00467995 a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net n00468299 a simple version of hockey played by children on the streets (or on ice or on a field) using a ball or can as the puck n00468480 any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal n00469651 a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays n00470554 football played for pay n00470682 a version of American football in which the ball carrier is touched rather than tackled n00470830 a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each n00470966 a form of football played with an oval ball n00471277 (rugby) knocking the ball forward while trying to catch it (a foul) n00471437 a field game played with a ball (especially baseball) n00471613 a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!" n00474568 the game of baseball n00474657 playing baseball for money n00474769 baseball as distinguished from softball n00474881 a game in which a pitcher does not allow any opposing player to reach base n00475014 a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team no hits n00475142 a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only one hit n00475273 a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 2 hits n00475403 a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 3 hits n00475535 a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 4 hits n00475661 a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 5 hits n00475787 a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer n00476140 an English ball game similar to baseball n00476235 a form of baseball played in the streets with a rubber ball and broomstick handle n00476389 a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs n00476788 the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed n00476952 a ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from off to leg n00477097 a cricket ball bowled as if to break one way that actually breaks in the opposite way n00477268 unlawfully delivered ball in cricket; "the umpire called it a no ball" n00477392 a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal n00477639 a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball n00477827 a game using a leather ball six feet in diameter; the two side try to push it across the opponents' goal n00477986 a game between two teams whose players try to toss a Frisbee to one another until they cross the opponents goal; possession changes hands when the Frisbee is intercepted or touches the ground or goes out of bounds n00478262 a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal n00478647 the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks n00478855 an illegal dribble in basketball (the player uses both hands to dribble or the player starts to dribble a second time after coming to a stop) n00479076 an athletic game played on a court n00479440 a game played in a walled court or against a single wall by two or four players who strike a rubber ball with their hands n00479616 a game played on a handball court with short-handled rackets n00479734 a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls n00479887 a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets n00480211 a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands n00480366 a Basque or Spanish game played in a court with a ball and a wickerwork racket n00480508 a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net n00480885 an ancient racket game n00480993 a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop n00481666 the act of starting a basketball game with a jump ball n00481803 playing basketball for money n00481938 game played mainly on board ocean liners; players toss a ring back and forth over a net that is stretched across a small court n00482122 a team game that resembles basketball; a soccer ball is to be thrown so that it passes through a ring on the top of a post n00482298 a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court n00482892 (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving; "he was up two breaks in the second set" n00483098 a score that makes the match even n00483205 playing tennis for money n00483313 tennis played with one person on each side n00483409 badminton played with one person on each side n00483508 tennis played with two players on each side n00483605 badminton played with two players on each side n00483705 an ancient form of tennis played in a four-walled court n00483848 an Italian game similar to tennis n00483935 a game enjoyed by children n00484362 a children's game in which a blindfolded player tries to catch and identify other players n00484532 a game for children in which the players form a circle and join hands; they raise their hands to let a player inside the circle or lower their hands to bar a second player who is chasing the first n00484802 a game played with string looped over the fingers n00484910 a game in which a child covers his eyes while the other players hide then tries to find them n00485081 a game in which a child tosses a stone into an area drawn on the ground and then hops through it and back to regain the stone n00485262 a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball n00485450 a game in which players try to pick each jackstraw (or spillikin) off of a pile without moving any of the others n00485632 a child's game or a cardiopulmonary exercise in which the player jumps over a swinging rope n00485815 the difficult version of jump rope in which players jump over two ropes that are swung in a crisscross manner by two turners n00485998 a game in which one child bends down and another leaps over n00486130 advancing as if in the child's game, by leaping over obstacles or competitors; "the company still believes the chip is a leapfrog in integration and will pay huge dividends" n00486358 a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass) n00486490 a game in which players throw or flip a jackknife in various ways so that the knife sticks in the ground n00486670 a child's game in which players march to music around a group of chairs that contains one chair less than the number of players; when the music abruptly stops the players scramble to sit and the player who does not find a chair is eliminated; then a chair is removed and the march resumes until only the winner is seated n00487072 a game played with young children; you hide your face and suddenly reveal it as you say boo! n00487228 a child's game of fighting with pillows n00487326 a children's game in which kisses are exchanged for pretended letters n00487453 a game in which a player spins a bottle and kisses the person that it points to when it stops spinning n00487617 a game in which something round (as a plate) is spun on edge and the name of a player is called; the named player must catch the spinning object before it falls or pay a forfeit n00487874 a game in which one child chases the others; the one who is caught becomes the next chaser n00488051 a game in which players try to flip plastic disks into a cup by pressing them on the side sharply with a larger disk n00488225 a game played with playing cards n00489475 the division of a deck of cards before dealing; "he insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal"; "the cutting of the cards soon became a ritual" n00489730 card games in which points are won for taking the high or low or jack or game n00489933 a card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker; the player wins who holds 2 or 3 cards that total closest to nine n00490155 a card game for two players in which the object is to win all of the other player's cards n00490350 a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21 n00490569 any of various card games based on whist for four players n00491037 the earliest form of bridge; the dealer could name the trump suit n00491161 a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge n00491366 a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid n00491561 a version of contract bridge in which no suit is designated as trump for the duration of the hand n00491713 a card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand n00491901 a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two n00492083 the cards discarded by players at cribbage n00492195 a card game for 2 players; played with 32 cards and king high n00492309 a card game similar to ecarte; each player is dealt 5 cards and the player making trump must take 3 tricks to win a hand n00492497 a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards n00492724 a card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box n00492871 a card game for two players who try to assemble books of cards by asking the opponent for particular cards n00493031 a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time n00493308 a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until the sequence stops; the player who plays a card matching one in the layout wins all the chips on that card n00493742 a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes n00493858 a card game using a pack of cards from which one queen has been removed; players match cards and the player holding the unmatched queen at the end of the game is the loser (or `old maid') n00494100 a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit for high cards); play resembles whist n00494293 a card game for two players using a reduced pack of 32 cards n00494406 (Yiddish) a card game for two players one of whom is usually a child; the deck is place face down with one card face upward; players draw from the deck alternately hoping to build up or down from the open card; the player with the fewest cards when the deck is exhausted is the winner n00494768 any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand n00495103 a card game in which two rows of cards are dealt and players can bet on the color of the cards or on which row will have a count nearer some number n00495331 a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards n00495524 a card game played by one person n00495677 a form of solitaire that involves gambling n00495774 a form of solitaire that begins with seven piles of cards with the top cards facing up; descending sequences of cards of alternating colors are built on these piles; as aces become available they are placed above the seven piles; the object is to build sequences in suit from ace to king as the remaining cards are dealt out one at a time n00496167 a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six n00496437 a form of whist with three players; four hands are dealt with the hand opposite the dealer being face up n00496599 a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades n00496760 solitaire with two players using separate packs n00496877 a form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points n00497060 a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank n00497321 a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded n00497425 a form of canasta using three decks of cards and six jokers n00497536 poker in which a player can discard cards and receive substitutes from the dealer; "he played only draw and stud" n00497713 poker in which the high and low hands split the pot n00497819 poker played for small stakes n00497924 poker in which each player gets 5 cards face down and bets are made without drawing any further cards n00498086 poker in which a player's losses are paid by removing an article of clothing n00498220 poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up; bets are placed after each card is dealt n00498427 a form of all fours in which the players bid for the privilege of naming trumps n00498558 an all-fours game in which the first card led is a trump n00498700 a form of all fours in which a total of seven points is game n00498828 a form of casino in which face cards have extra point values n00498947 a form of casino in which spades have the value of one point n00499066 a game that is played on a table n00499263 a game (trademark Ping-Pong) resembling tennis but played on a table with paddles and a light hollow ball n00499477 any of several games played with small rectangular blocks n00499599 game in which matchsticks are arranged in rows and players alternately remove one or more of them; in some versions the object is to take the last remaining matchstick on the table and in other versions the object is to avoid taking the last remaining matchstick on the table n00499924 any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls n00500280 the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool n00500449 a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other n00500669 a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball n00500927 a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball n00501080 any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets n00501304 a form of pool played with 15 red balls and six balls of other colors and a cue ball n00501479 a table game in which short cues are used to knock balls into holes that are guarded by wooden pegs; penalties are incurred if the pegs are knocked over n00501722 a game suitable for playing in a parlor n00501870 any game involving the formation or alteration or discovery of words n00502030 a game whose object is to form words from a group of randomly chosen letters n00502161 a board game in which words are formed from letters in patterns similar to a crossword puzzle; each letter has a value and those values are used to score the game n00502415 a game played on a specially designed board n00502822 a board game for two players; pieces move according to throws of the dice n00502952 a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces n00503237 a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king n00503981 a board game in which each player tries to move a set of marbles through a set of holes from one point of a six-pointed star to the opposite point n00504209 a game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a dartboard n00504325 a board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters n00504526 a board game in which players try to move their pieces into their opponent's bases n00504660 a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards n00504844 a lottery in which tickets are drawn from a revolving drum n00504975 a simple board game in which players move counters according to the throw of dice n00505126 Chinese game played by 4 people with 144 tiles n00505238 a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die n00505446 an ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board n00505615 a modern board game based on pachisi n00505726 a form of chess played on a board of 81 squares; each player has 20 pieces n00505871 a game in which coins or discs are slid by hand across a board toward a mark n00506060 a board game for children who use dice to move counters up ladders and down snakes n00506207 a game in which two players alternately put crosses and circles in one of the compartments of a square grid of nine spaces; the object is to get a row of three crosses or three circles before the opponent does n00506554 active interest in gambling on sports events n00506658 the act of gambling; "he did it on a bet" n00506919 a single bet on two horse races in the same day n00507025 a bet that you can pick the first and second finishers in the right order n00507162 betting where winners share the total amount wagered n00507271 a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers n00507425 a bet that a horse will finish a race no worse than second n00507539 a bet that you can pick the first four finishers in a race in the right order n00507673 a game that involves gambling n00507887 a Chinese gambling game; a random number of counters are placed under a bowl and you gamble on how many will be left (0, 1, 2, or 3 modulo 4) n00508091 players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots n00508340 a game in which prizes (e.g., candies or coins) are concealed in a container and for a small sum a player can draw one out at random n00508547 an illegal daily lottery n00508672 a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money n00508800 a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants n00508952 a gambling game played with two dice; a first throw of 7 or 11 wins and a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses and a first throw of any other number must be repeated to win before a 7 is thrown, which loses the bet and the dice n00509302 playing craps n00509399 a gambling game in which players bet on which compartment of a revolving wheel a small ball will come to rest in n00509566 any gambling game in which bets are laid against the gambling house or the dealer n00509706 a game in which the total of all the gains and losses is zero n00509846 a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity n00510050 noisy and mischievous merrymaking n00510189 unrestrained merrymaking n00510383 a sexual escapade; an illicit affair n00510475 a brief indulgence of your impulses n00510624 a brief period of extravagant spending n00510723 an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days" n00510922 vulgar expression for a bout of heavy drinking n00511041 revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party n00511212 a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity n00511555 a festival marked by merrymaking and processions n00511676 an orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus (= Bacchus) n00511817 gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly" n00512267 a playful leap or hop n00512351 (dressage) a vertical jump of a trained horse with a kick of the hind legs at the top of the jump n00512522 playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest n00512843 foolish or senseless behavior n00513089 frivolous or trifling behavior; "for actors, memorizing lines is no game"; "for him, life is all fun and games" n00513251 (Yiddish) craziness; senseless behavior or activity n00513401 acting like a clown or buffoon n00513597 (Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowning; "his shtik made us laugh" n00513761 rowdy or boisterous play n00513841 playful vexation; "the parody was just a form of teasing" n00513952 playing on words or speech sounds n00514041 an unkind or aggressive trick n00514128 a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish) n00514356 a practical joke or trick played on the first day of April n00514471 a practical joke that involves inserting a match surreptitiously between the sole and upper of the victim's shoe and then lighting it n00514658 a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students) n00514787 an elaborate practical joke in which the unsuspecting victim hunts a snipe and is typically left in the dark holding a bag and waiting for the snipe to run into it; "in the South a snipe hunt is practically a rite of passage" n00515069 a quaint and amusing jest n00515159 as a joke: trying to make somebody believe something that is not true n00515297 an agreeable or amusing remark; "they exchange pleasantries" n00515414 an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations n00515578 entertainment that is intended to be educational n00515684 any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment n00515791 entertainment with military themes in which the Department of Defense is celebrated n00515952 the entertainment available to people seeking nighttime diversion n00516086 the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual; "the celebration of marriage" n00516381 the ancient Panhellenic games held biennially on the Isthmus of Corinth in the first and third years of each Olympiad n00516559 the ancient Panhellenic games held biennially at Nemea in the second and fourth years of each Olympiad n00516720 the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC n00516900 the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Delphi held every four years in the third year of the Olympiad in honor of Apollo n00517080 an eisteddfod with competitions in music and drama and poetry and the fine arts n00517231 any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing) n00517418 a cinematic festival that features films (usually films produced during the past year) n00517564 (in Spanish speaking regions) a local festival or fair, usually in honor of some patron saint n00517728 an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); "a drama festival" n00518039 a festival that features performances by jazz artists n00518152 a festival featuring African-American culture; celebrated between Christmas and New Year n00518303 an autumn festival that involves merrymaking and drinking beer n00518442 an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn n00518555 a festival held at the time sheep are normally sheared n00518669 a gay festivity n00518770 the centennial rites and games of ancient Rome that marked the commencement of a new generation (100 years representing the longest life in a generation); observances may have begun as early as the 5th century BC and lasted well into the Christian era n00519118 a celebration following a victory in a battle or sports competition n00519251 noisy and boisterous revelry n00519333 a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. n00519492 a competitive exhibition of dogs n00519579 a competitive exhibition of horses n00519669 a street show n00519739 a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals; "the children always love to go to the circus" n00519941 a circus with simultaneous performances in three rings n00520059 a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans n00520257 the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill" n00520672 a series of acts at a night club n00520783 any entertainment performed by ice skaters n00520880 a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance n00521085 a visible display; "she made a parade of her sorrows" n00521209 something shown to the public; "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art" n00521450 a display of colored lights moving in shifting patterns n00521562 a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view; "the presentation of new data"; "he gave the customer a demonstration" n00521970 a show of military force or preparedness; "he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations" n00522145 the act of exhibiting; "a remarkable exhibition of musicianship" n00522338 the exposure of falseness or pretensions; "the debunking of religion has been too successful" n00522537 presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking" n00522736 (law) the act of exhibiting in a court of law; "the appellate court demanded the production of all documents" n00522939 an exhibition of cowboy skills n00523078 a show on tour n00523148 a minor show that is part of a larger one (as at the circus) n00523263 a spectacular show organized in 1883 by William F. Cody that featured horseback riding and marksmanship on a large scale; toured the United States and Europe n00523513 an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition n00526259 a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancers n00526412 a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of rap music n00526663 a court dance of the 16th century; consisted of short advances and retreats n00526793 an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls n00526948 a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries n00527061 dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence n00527198 a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries; in slow time n00527319 a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees n00527498 a form of dancing in which dancers slam into one another; normally performed to punk rock n00527695 dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures n00527872 a dance step tapped out audibly with the feet n00528059 a dance performed on tiptoe n00528156 tap dancing wearing shoes that have soft soles n00528298 a solo tap dance emphasizing sharp taps n00528397 a show involving artistic dancing n00528667 a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers n00529101 (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure n00529224 (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble) n00529400 (ballet) a dance for three people n00529511 (ballet) a dance for four people n00529622 a style of ballet based on precise conventional steps performed with graceful and flowing movements n00529784 a style of ballet that admits a wider variety of movements n00529902 a ballet that stresses the drama with features of comedy n00530018 a style of theatrical dancing that is not as restricted as classical ballet; movements are expressive of feelings n00530208 a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps n00530386 a violent fast dance in French vaudeville (an apache is a member of the French underworld) n00530554 a Middle Eastern dance in which the dancer makes sensuous movements of the hips and abdomen n00530755 a Spanish dance in triple time accompanied by guitar and castanets n00530874 a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake n00531077 a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line n00531201 erotic dancing with little or no clothing n00531355 a solo dance in which large fans are manipulated to suggest or reveal nakedness n00531490 a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music; "she did a strip right in front of everyone" n00531745 a solo dance similar to a fan dance except large balloons are used instead of fans n00531886 a form of modern dance in which the dancer's movements depict an emotion or tell a story n00532110 dancing as part of a social occasion n00532441 a jerky American dance that was popular in the 1940s n00532567 an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh) n00532739 a provocative Spanish courtship dance in triple time; performed by a man and a woman playing castanets n00532896 a lively dance from Provence; all the dancers join hands and execute various figures n00533036 a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet n00533224 an old formal French dance in quadruple time n00533322 a Cuban dance in duple time n00533404 a lively dance step consisting of hopping on each foot in turn n00533535 lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips n00533691 a dance involving a rhythmical stamping step n00533805 a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons n00533922 a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance; "he taught them the waltz step" n00534152 (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading n00534344 (ballet) a gliding or sliding step in ballet n00534480 (ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip n00534631 social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s; "they liked to dance the twist" n00534849 any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom n00535321 a ballroom dance that originated in the French West Indies; similar to the rumba n00535455 a lively ballroom dance that resembles the samba n00535557 a modern ballroom dance from Latin America; small steps and swaying movements of the hips n00535732 an early ballroom dance; precursor to the fox-trot n00535873 an early ragtime one-step n00535956 a ballroom dance in quadruple time; combines short and long and fast and slow steps fixed sequences n00536120 a ballroom dance in duple meter; marked by sliding steps n00536249 a syncopated ballroom dance formerly popular in the US n00536359 an American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm; popular early in the 20th century n00536516 a Latin American dance of 3 steps and a kick by people in single file n00536655 a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century n00536778 a stately court dance in the 17th century n00536872 a ballroom dance in fast duple time n00536964 a ballroom dance with both quick and slow steps n00537085 a ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance n00537192 a lively ballroom dance from Brazil n00537297 a ballroom dance characterized by revolving movement n00537423 a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin n00537534 a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat n00537682 a style of dancing that originated among ordinary people (not in the royal courts) n00538052 a Polish national dance in triple time n00538144 a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time n00538266 a German round dance resembling a slow polka n00538368 any of various English folk dances performed by dancers in costume n00538510 any of various dances by men who step nimbly over swords or flourish them in the air n00538668 a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba n00538791 a vigorous Scottish reel n00538876 a British solo dance performed by sailors n00538991 any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping n00539121 a type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line n00539510 country dancing performed with couples in two long lines facing each other n00539674 an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines n00539827 a folk dance; dancers form a circle n00539951 American country dancing in which couples form squares n00540211 a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps n00540396 a Scottish reel for eight dancers n00540485 a square dance of 5 or more figures for 4 or more couples n00540616 a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples n00540701 a square-dance figure; two dancers approach each other and circle back to back before returning to their original places n00540895 a square dance figure; couples march counterclockwise in a circle n00541035 a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps n00541178 a square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them n00541338 a moderately slow Austrian country dance in triple time; involves spinning and clapping n00541479 a dance that is part of a religious ritual n00541779 a folk dance in duple time that originated in Cuba with Spanish and African elements; features complex footwork and violent movement n00541972 a ritual dance of the Apache n00542065 a rain dance of Amerindians n00542149 a medieval dance in which a skeleton representing death leads a procession of others to the grave n00542323 a religious dance of Native Americans looking for communication with the dead n00542458 a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman n00542584 an ancient Greek dance imitating the motions of warfare n00542711 a ritual dance intended to bring rain n00542841 a ceremonial dance (as by the Hopi) in which snakes are handled or invoked n00542992 a ceremonial dance performed by Amerindians at the summer solstice n00543114 a ceremonial dance performed before a battle or after a victory n00543233 musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest" n00544441 playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower n00544605 ringing tuned bells in a fixed order that is continually changing n00544731 music produced by playing a musical instrument n00544842 the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations n00545059 the act of playing a percussion instrument n00545194 the act of playing drums; "he practiced his drumming several hours every day" n00545344 music that is vocalized (as contrasted with instrumental music) n00545501 the act of singing vocal music n00546070 singing without instrumental accompaniment n00546216 a style of operatic singing n00546299 singing with florid ornamentation n00546389 the act of singing; "with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates" n00546613 a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ) n00546738 the act of singing a quiet song to lull a child to sleep n00546861 singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas) n00546972 the act of singing popular songs in a sentimental manner n00547101 singing in a soft low tone; "her crooning soon put the child to sleep" n00547244 singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument n00547454 the act of whistling a tune; "his cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work" n00547616 a stroke or blow; "the signal was two beats on the steam pipe" n00547765 a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments n00547960 a downward stroke from the heel to the tip of the bow n00548068 an upward stroke from the tip to the heel of the bow n00548173 the performance of a religious or ceremonial or public duty n00548326 the performance of a part or role in a drama n00548802 acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture n00549106 an impressionistic portrayal of a person; "he did a funny impression of a politician" n00549284 imitating the mannerisms of another person n00549472 the act of mimicking; imitative behavior n00549610 humorous or satirical mimicry n00549766 an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed n00550016 a performance using gestures and body movements without words n00550242 an abbreviation of pantomime n00550341 incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect; "his business with the cane was hilarious" n00550545 (Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention; "play it straight with no shtik" n00550771 the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto" n00551215 a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation; "the program lasted more than two hours" n00551407 the entertainment offered at a public presentation n00551508 a short theatrical episode n00551585 poor acting by a ham actor n00551714 ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct; "heroics are for those epic films they make in Hollywood" n00551913 performing a role in an event that occurred at an earlier time; "the reenactment of the battle of Princeton" n00552097 acting a particular role (as in psychotherapy) n00552219 a trick performed with playing cards n00552312 manual dexterity in the execution of tricks n00552436 general activity and motion n00552568 a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits n00552679 a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment; "it was so funny it was a circus"; "the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere" n00552922 the disturbance of a systematic arrangement causing disorder and confusion; "the disorganization of the enemy troops by a flank attack" n00553173 the act of causing disorder n00553362 the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue; "the social dislocations resulting from government policies"; "his warning came after the breakdown of talks in London" n00553655 the act of surprising someone n00553823 the act of making a noisy disturbance n00553995 a sudden outburst (as of protest) n00554107 violent and needless disturbance n00554200 a noisy riotous fight n00554300 disturbance usually in protest n00554433 a sudden violent disturbance n00554541 violently angry and destructive behavior n00554726 an outrageous rampage usually involving sexual attacks by men on women n00554850 the act of disturbing the mind or body; "his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset"; "she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living" n00555138 a rapid active commotion n00555325 a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning" n00555525 repeated bursts of activity; "they worked in fits and starts" n00555648 the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book" n00555983 the act of moving with great haste; "he made a dash for the door" n00556142 rushing about hastily in an undignified way n00556313 a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" n00556834 the act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass) n00556992 a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating; "she made the best score on compulsory figures" n00557184 a skating figure that carves an 8 in the ice n00557287 a skating figure executed with the skates heel to heel in a straight line n00557419 (American football) a successful forward pass in football n00557588 a preset plan of action in team sports; "the coach drew up the plays for her team" n00557865 a skillful maneuver in catching balls or in stealing the ball from the opposing team n00558008 (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play n00558181 (ice hockey) the act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent's goal n00558396 (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties; "the team was unable to capitalize on the power play" n00558630 (American football) a play by the offensive team n00558883 (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team; "the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running" n00559329 (American football) the quarterback moves back as if to pass and then hands the ball to the fullback who is running toward the line of scrimmage n00559555 (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line n00559724 (American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble n00559916 (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction n00560141 (American football) a running play in which a first reverse is followed by a second reverse n00560293 (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line; "the linebackers were ready to stop a rush" n00560529 (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate; "the coach sent in a passing play on third and long" n00560866 a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play; "they used a power play to return the kickoff" n00561078 (American football) a play in which one player hands the ball to a teammate n00561226 a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer n00561376 a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines; "he threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss" n00561570 a short forward pass in which the receiver is protected by a screen of blockers n00561707 a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer n00561820 a pass to a designated spot on the field; the receiver should arrive at that spot the same time the ball does n00561985 (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground n00562179 the performance of a juggler n00562280 getting in someone's way n00562398 the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements n00562643 (American football) blocking a player's path with your body; "he ran interference for the quarterback" n00562823 (American football) an illegal block n00562935 obstructing an opponent in ice hockey n00563097 an illegal check (chopping at an opponent's arms or stick) n00563212 knocking the puck away by jabbing at it with the hockey stick n00563330 any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent n00563494 a play executed by a basketball team n00563665 a basketball maneuver; obstructing an opponent with one's body; "he was called for setting an illegal pick" n00563823 a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other n00563998 a basketball maneuver; one offensive player passes the ball to another, then runs toward the basket to take a return pass n00564177 (baseball) a play executed by a baseball team n00564373 the act of getting two players out on one play n00564477 the act of getting three players out on one play n00564583 a baseball play in which a base runner is caught off base and tagged out n00564710 a baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts the pitch n00564897 the runner on third base starts home as the pitcher delivers the ball n00565051 the runner on third base waits to start home until the batter has bunted successfully n00565219 the manner of using the feet n00565302 (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand; "it took two strokes to get out of the bunker"; "a good shot requires good balance and tempo"; "he left me an almost impossible shot" n00565809 (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball; "cuts do not bother a good tennis player" n00566040 a sweeping stroke or blow n00566135 the act of hitting a tennis ball with a tennis racket n00566298 a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player; "he won the point on a cross-court return" n00566690 a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke n00566889 a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball n00567044 (sports) a hard straight return (as in tennis or squash) n00567280 a soft return so that the tennis ball drops abruptly after crossing the net n00567418 (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash) n00567685 (sports) hard straight return made on the forehand side (as in tennis or badminton or squash) n00567896 a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent n00568057 a hard straight return made on the backhand side n00568166 a backhand shot made holding the racquet in both hands n00568286 a tennis return made by hitting the ball after it has bounced once n00568430 (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game" n00568701 a serve that the receiver is unable to reach n00568813 (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area); "he served too many double faults" n00569073 a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again n00569234 a tennis return made by hitting the ball immediately after it bounces n00569361 an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc n00569474 a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head n00569608 a tennis return that passes an opponent who has approached the net n00569733 a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces n00569898 any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing n00570066 a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward n00570366 a swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick n00570572 an elementary swimming stroke imitating a swimming dog n00570683 a swimming stroke in which the arms move forward and backward while the legs do a scissors kick n00570854 a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down n00571060 a swimming stroke; the arms are extended together in front of the head and swept back on either side accompanied by a frog kick n00571283 a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back n00571444 in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball; "he took a vicious cut at the ball" n00571609 the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it n00571956 a swing downward of a golf club n00572043 a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer; "he took lessons to cure his slicing" n00572285 a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer; "he took lessons to cure his hooking" n00572489 hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver; "he sliced his drive out of bounds" n00572706 a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball n00572838 hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter; "his putting let him down today; he didn't sink a single putt over three feet" n00573106 a form of golf in which you putt from positions arranged on the circumference of a circle around the hole n00573268 a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green; "he lost the hole when his approach rolled over the green" n00573530 (golf) a low running approach shot n00573664 a high approach shot in golf n00573775 a poor golf stroke in which the club head hits the ground before hitting the ball n00573945 a poor golf stroke in which the heel of the club hits the ball n00574077 the act of hitting a golf ball from the teeing ground at the start of each hole n00574227 a movement of the legs in swimming n00574430 a swimming kick; the legs are moved rapidly up and down without bending the knees n00574608 a swimming kick; knees are drawn upward and outward so the legs can be brought together when fully extended n00574790 a swimming kick; an up and down kick of the feet together n00574925 a kick used in the sidestroke; legs are brought together in a scissoring motion n00575083 a swimming kick used while treading water n00575214 a stroke that keeps the head above water by thrashing the legs and arms n00575365 any undertaking that is easy to do; "marketing this product will be no picnic" n00575657 an easy task n00575741 activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work" n00576451 the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field; "the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds"; "gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible" n00576717 a damaging piece of work; "dry rot did the job of destroying the barn"; "the barber did a real job on my hair" n00576877 the performance of a piece of work; "she did an outstanding job as Ophelia"; "he gave it up as a bad job" n00577068 a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work; "the operations in building a house"; "certain machine tool operations" n00577357 performance of moral or religious acts; "salvation by deeds"; "the reward for good works" n00577525 work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" n00577749 service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) n00577931 a consulting service in which a CPA develops findings and conclusions and recommendations that are presented to the client for consideration and decision making n00578154 a consulting service in which a CPA expresses a conclusion about the reliability of a written statement that is the responsibility of someone else n00578405 an attestation that the client's financial statement is accurate n00578549 a service that an organization or a piece of equipment offers you; "a cell phone with internet facility" n00578708 washing clothes and bed linens n00578795 the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it; "the shining of shoes provided a meager living"; "every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing" n00579082 the act of shining shoes; "he charged a dollar for a shoeshine" n00579201 compulsory service in the military during peacetime n00579334 the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility; "the cost of utilities never decreases"; "all the utilities were lost after the hurricane" n00579564 (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him n00579834 land tenure by agricultural service or payment of rent; not burdened with military service n00579977 land tenure by service in the lord's army n00580081 land tenure by service to the lord as a knight n00580190 difficult work; "the boss hoped the plan would succeed but he wasn't willing to do the heavy lifting" n00580370 the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house; "efficient housecleaning should proceed one room at a time" n00580565 (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions; "more housecleaning is in store at other accounting firms"; "many employees were discharged in a general housecleaning by the new owners" n00580880 the work of a housewife n00580961 the work of cleaning and running a house n00581090 the work of using heat to smooth washed clothes in order to remove any wrinkles n00581241 work that a person is expected to do in a specified time n00581382 the number of cases handled in a given period of time (as by a court or agency) n00581517 work paid for according to the quantity produced n00581621 active work of little value; "while he was waiting he filled the days with busywork" n00581772 the work of cutting down trees for timber n00581885 work that is left incomplete n00581991 work to be done at night n00582071 work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc. n00582195 an organized activity to improve the condition of disadvantaged people in society n00582388 the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; "he's not in my line of business" n00582868 any activity that occupies a person's attention; "he missed the bell in his occupation with the computer game" n00583089 your occupation or line of work; "he's in the plumbing game"; "she's in show biz" n00583246 the particular occupation for which you are trained n00583461 the special line of work you have adopted as your career; "his specialization is gastroenterology" n00583747 the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose n00583933 the act of making something spiritual; infusing it with spiritual content n00584160 the principal work of your career n00584248 careers in general; "it happens in all walks of life" n00584367 the occupation for which you are paid; "he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work" n00584769 the responsibility to do something; "it is their job to print the truth" n00584891 employment in or work for another; "he retired after 30 years of service" n00585018 employment at home while communicating with the workplace by phone or fax or modem n00585174 performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others; "the mayor tried to maintain city services"; "the medical services are excellent" n00585406 something designed and created to serve a particular function and to afford a particular convenience or service; "catering facilities"; "toilet facilities"; "educational facilities" n00585660 employment within a government system (especially in the civil service) n00585810 the job of a head of a government department n00585964 the job of a senior minister who is a member of the cabinet n00586105 the job to which you are (or hope to be) appointed; "he applied for an appointment in the treasury" n00586262 a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury" n00588473 the position of member of an honorary academy n00588598 the position of accountant n00588703 the office of admiral n00588780 the post of ambassador n00588881 the position of apostle n00588998 the position of apprentice n00589103 the position of associate (as in an office or academy) n00589217 the position of attorney n00589318 the office of bailiff n00589415 the state of a baronet n00589494 the office and dignity of a bishop n00589596 the position of cadet n00589691 the office of a caliph n00589769 the post of captain n00589948 the office of cardinal n00590047 the position of chairman n00590148 the office of chancellor n00590269 the position of chaplain n00590383 the position of chieftain n00590518 the job of clerk n00590626 the position or office of commander n00590806 the position of comptroller n00590913 the post of consul n00591006 the position of controller n00591111 the position of council member n00591236 the position of counselor n00591446 the position of a curate n00591523 the position of curator n00591622 the position of custodian n00591725 the position or office of a dean n00591858 the position of a director of a business concern n00592001 the position of disciple n00592102 the position of editor n00592199 the office of elder n00592292 the office of an emir n00592367 the status of a father n00592446 the status of a religious leader n00592535 the position of foreman n00592652 the office and authority of a general n00592795 the office of governor n00592894 the position of headmaster n00592999 the position of headmistress n00593108 the position of head n00593219 the position of headmaster or headmistress n00593389 a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism n00593512 the office of an incumbent n00593613 the office of inspector n00593732 the position of instructor n00593837 the position of a medical intern n00593944 the position of judge n00594070 the position of a khan n00594146 the post of lecturer n00594260 the post or office of legate n00594374 the office of legislator n00594477 the position of librarian n00594580 the position of a lieutenant n00594738 the position of magistrate n00594836 the position of manager n00594953 the status of being a man n00595032 the post of marshall n00595146 the position of master n00595333 the position of mayor n00595410 the position of messiah n00595545 the position of moderator n00595684 the position of overlord n00595785 the position of pastor n00595894 the state of being a peasant; "the same homely dress she wore in the days of her peasanthood" n00596081 a highly desirable position or assignment; "a political plum" n00596193 the office of praetor n00596290 the position of precentor n00596393 the position of preceptor n00596496 the office of prefect n00596592 the office or station of a prelate n00596692 the office of premier n00596807 the office and function of president; "Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time" n00597265 the office of the United States head of state; "a President is elected every four years" n00597532 the office of primate n00597629 the post of principal n00597728 the office of prior n00597821 the position of proconsul n00597957 the position of proctor n00598056 the position of professor; "he was awarded an endowed chair in economics" n00598215 the position of protector n00598318 a position concerning the people as a whole n00598439 a public office of sufficiently high rank that it provides the holder with an opportunity to speak out and be listened to on any matter; "the American presidency is a bully pulpit" n00598678 the office or function of a rabbi n00598767 the office of a receiver n00598868 the office or station of a rector n00598970 the office of a regent n00599064 the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship) n00599234 the position of ruler n00599329 the status and dignity of a saint n00599472 the position of secretary n00599917 the position of the head of the Justice Department and the chief law enforcement officer of the United States; "the post of Attorney General was created in 1789" n00600200 the position of the head of the Department of Agriculture; "the post of Secretary of Agriculture was established in 1889" n00600435 the position of the head of the Department of Commerce; "the position of Commerce Secretary was created in 1913" n00600655 the position of the head of the Department of Defense; "the position of Defense Secretary was created in 1947" n00600871 the position of the head of the Education Department; "the post of Education Secretary was created in 1979" n00601088 the position of the head of the Department of Energy; "the post of Energy Secretary was created in 1977" n00601296 the position of the head of the Department of Health and Human Services; "the post of Secretary of Health and Human Services was created by Congress in 1979" n00601557 the position of the head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; "the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development was created in 1966" n00601822 the position of the head of the Department of Labor; "the post of Labor Secretary was created in 1913" n00602026 the position of the head of the State Department; "the position of Secretary of State was established in 1789" n00602220 the position of the head of the Department of the Interior; "the position of Interior Secretary was created in 1849" n00602448 the position of the head of the Treasury Department; "the position of Treasury Secretary was created in 1789" n00602669 the position of the head of the Department of Transportation; "the post of Transportation Secretary was created in 1966" n00602909 the position of the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs; "the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs was created in 1989" n00603131 head of a former executive department; combined with the Navy Secretary to form the Defense Secretary in 1947 n00603319 head of a former executive department; combined with the War Secretary to form the Defense Secretary in 1947 n00603512 head of a former executive department created in 1903 and divided into two departments in 1913 n00603684 head of a former executive department created in 1953 and divided into two departments in 1979 n00603866 the position and authority of a feudal lord n00603995 the measurement of tremors and shocks and undulatory movements of earthquakes n00604131 the office of senator n00604228 an office that involves minimal duties n00604321 the position of solicitor n00604424 the position of Speaker n00604523 the position of steward n00604694 the position of student n00604811 the position of teacher n00604910 the position of thane n00605023 the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions n00605246 the position of treasurer n00605349 the position of tribune n00605430 the position of trustee n00605511 the office and function of a vice president n00605616 the position of viceroy n00605715 the position of vizier n00605812 the position of warden n00605909 the position of warder n00606006 the status of a woman n00606119 a job involving drudgery and confinement n00606227 a career in industrial or commercial or professional activities n00606370 the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice" n00607075 the craft of building and repairing airplanes n00607185 the craft of building and repairing automobiles n00607293 the craft of basket making n00607374 the craft of binding books n00607458 the craft of laying bricks n00607542 the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality) n00607775 the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood n00608037 the craft of drawing blueprints n00608162 the craft of making dresses n00608265 the craft of an electrician n00608354 the trade of planning the layout and furnishings of an architectural interior n00608551 the act of decorating a house or room n00608645 the craft of providing artificial light; "an interior decorator must understand lighting" n00608789 the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber n00608896 the craft of a mason n00609159 the craft of an oculist n00609236 the occupation of a house painter; "house painting was the only craft he knew" n00609423 the craft of making paper n00609506 the occupation of a pilot n00609669 the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building) n00609868 the craft of making earthenware n00609953 an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences) n00610222 an occupation for which you are especially well suited; "in law he found his true metier" n00610373 one of the three professions traditionally believed to require advanced learning and high principles n00610592 the profession or art of a writer; "her place in literature is secure" n00610738 the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect n00611143 the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system; "he studied law at Yale" n00611433 the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university) n00611674 the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media n00611874 journalism practiced for the newspapers n00611972 the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs n00612160 the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; "he studied medicine at Harvard" n00613282 the branch of medicine concerned with preventing disease; "the medical establishment doesn't profit from preventive medicine" n00613473 the practice of medicine without the use of drugs; may involve herbal medicines or self-awareness or biofeedback or acupuncture n00613685 the use of medicinal herbs to prevent or treat disease or promote health n00613819 the practice of medicine that combines traditional medicine with alternative medicine n00613973 the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary); "he studied theology at Oxford" n00614224 the activity of putting something in written form; "she did the thinking while he did the writing" n00614489 act of writing in code or cipher n00614730 the activity of writing by hand; "handwriting can be slow and painful for one with arthritis" n00615011 the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words n00615182 the activity of representing something by a special system of marks or characters n00615336 the activity of superscribing n00615462 the act or art of writing in shorthand; "stenography is no longer a marketable skill" n00615659 the act of signing your name; writing your signature (as on a document); "the deed was attested by the subscription of his signature" n00615887 the activity of converting data or information into code n00616083 encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required n00616279 the compression of graphics for storage or transmission n00616398 a set of standards adopted by the moving pictures experts group for the compression of digital video and audio data or a file of data compressed according to those standards n00616641 restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display n00616807 (computer science) the encryption of data for security purposes n00616951 converting from one code to another n00617059 the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text; "a secret key or password is required for decryption" n00617337 a method of surveying; the area is divided into triangles and the length of one side and its angles with the other two are measured, then the lengths of the other sides can be calculated n00617601 the craft of a joiner n00617692 the craft of making fireworks n00617865 the shoemaker's trade n00617989 the craft of a roofer n00618119 the craft of doing sheet metal work (as in ventilation systems) n00618264 the laying on of shingles; "shingling is a craft very different from carpentry" n00618436 the occupation of a tailor n00618536 the craft of making special tools and dies n00618642 high fashion designing and dressmaking n00618734 the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business n00619011 keeping account of the costs of items in production n00619142 cost accounting n00619230 the activity of recording business transactions n00619419 a simple bookkeeping system; transactions are entered in only one account n00619578 bookkeeper debits the transaction to one account and credits it to another n00619738 accounting that controls and evaluates inventory n00619889 supervision of the supply and storage and accessibility of items in order to insure an adequate supply without excessive oversupply n00620084 inventory accounting in which the oldest items (those first acquired) are assumed to be the first sold n00620258 inventory accounting in which the most recently acquired items are assumed to be the first sold n00620424 the business of a butcher n00620554 the occupation of taking and printing photographs or making movies n00620752 productive work (especially physical work done for wages); "his labor did not require a great deal of skill" n00621198 confrontational activities intended to break up a strike by workers n00621326 unpaid labor (as for the maintenance of roads) required by a lord of his vassals in lieu of taxes n00621476 hard monotonous routine work n00621627 use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion" n00622068 strenuous effort; "the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her" n00622266 the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully" n00622584 the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts n00622859 professional work done according to formula n00622957 cutting grass and curing it to make hay n00623052 taking full advantage of an opportunity while it lasts n00623162 labor done with the hands n00623370 the act of working too much or too long; "he became ill from overwork" n00623545 work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay n00623670 working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence n00623862 an effort that is inconvenient; "I went to a lot of trouble"; "he won without any trouble"; "had difficulty walking"; "finished the test only with great difficulty" n00624147 something difficult or awkward to do or deal with; "it will be the devil to solve" n00624285 (Yiddish) aggravating trouble; "the frustrating tsuris he subjected himself to" n00624436 the least effortful way to do something n00624553 an intense or violent exertion n00624738 the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit" n00625427 a sustained effort; "it was a long pull but we made it" n00625551 exercise that conditions the body; "farm work can be a good conditioner" n00625699 several exercises intended to be done in series; "he did four sets of the incline bench press" n00625858 exercise that increases the need for oxygen n00625993 exercise that builds muscles through tension n00626188 bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights n00626423 raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms n00626574 a weightlift in which you lie on your back on a bench and press weights upward n00626728 a bench press performed on an inclined bench n00626838 a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead n00627013 a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead n00627196 a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion n00627321 bodybuilding that increases muscle mass and body weight n00627437 light exercises designed to promote general fitness; "several different calisthenics were illustrated in the video" n00627664 the practice of calisthenic exercises; "calisthenics is recommended for general good health" n00627849 muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change) n00628131 exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (tension is constant while the lengths of the muscles change); "the classic isotonic exercise is lifting free weights" n00628390 running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise n00628539 exercises for women designed to improve the ability to hold urine n00628692 exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent n00628883 yawning and stretching (as when first waking up) n00629009 a form of cardiopulmonary exercise consisting of rapid walking accompanied by vigorous swinging of the arms n00629176 exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles n00629318 an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms n00629496 a pushup with the arms widely separated n00629597 an arm exercise performed by pulling yourself up on a horizontal bar until your chin is level with the bar n00629803 exercise designed to strengthen the back muscles n00629911 exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles n00630071 exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles n00630268 an exercise designed to strengthen the flexor muscles of the leg n00630401 an exercise designed to strengthen the extensor muscles of the leg n00630526 exercise designed to strengthen the neck muscles n00630634 an exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles n00630786 a stomach exercise in which a person sits up from a supine position without using the arms for leverage n00630960 a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind n00631168 yogic exercises (popular in the West) that combine difficult postures (which force the mind to withdraw from the outside world) with controlled breathing n00631378 the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired" n00631712 the practice of giving expert advice within a particular field; "a business management consultancy" n00631887 the practice of beautifying the face and hair and skin n00632017 the practice of dentistry n00632104 the practice of law n00632201 the practice of medicine n00632342 medical practice that provides health care regardless of age or sex while placing emphasis on the family unit n00632531 (medicine) the practice of medicine by a group of physicians who share their premises and other resources n00632716 the practice of an optometrist n00632820 the practice of a profession independently and not as an employee; "he teaches at the medical school but his fortune came from private practice"; "lawyers in private practice are in business and must make a profit to survive" n00633108 medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings n00633329 a diligent effort; "it is a job requiring serious application" n00633479 any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal n00633613 an effort above and beyond the call of duty n00633717 excessive exertion; so much exertion that discomfort or injury results n00633864 the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically n00634276 an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole n00634586 the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order; "the counting continued for several hours" n00635012 the investigation of criminal activities n00635205 a police investigation to determine the perpetrator; "detection is hard on the feet" n00635422 scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes n00635544 the systematic gathering up of suspects by the police; "a mass roundup of suspects" n00635699 the application of empirical methods in any art or science n00635850 the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) n00636461 the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned n00636728 a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest n00636921 systematic investigation to establish facts n00637145 (formerly in Britain) an examination taken by 11 and 12 year old students to select suitable candidates for grammar school n00637354 an investigation seeking answers; "a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing"; "the outcome justified the search" n00637546 research designed to determine most efficient way to do something n00637677 an inquiry into the financial position of someone applying for financial aid n00637810 an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death n00637912 scientific research that requires massive capital investment but is expected to yield very significant results n00638080 scientific research conducted by biologists n00638243 a general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell) n00638448 making a full living copy of an organism; requires a surrogate mother n00638602 the reproductive cloning of a sentient human being; generally considered ethically unacceptable n00638770 moving a cell nucleus and its genetic material from one cell to another n00639007 nuclear transplantation of a patient's own cells to make an oocyte from which immune-compatible cells (especially stem cells) can be derived for transplant n00639267 research on stem cells and their use in medicine n00639398 biological research on stem cells derived from embryos and on their use in medicine n00639556 the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation n00639833 an investigation carried out in the field rather than in a laboratory or headquarters n00639975 the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works; "they agreed to end the testing of atomic weapons" n00640188 research that gathers and analyzes information about the moving of good or services from producer to consumer n00640434 marketing research that yields information about the marketplace n00640560 marketing research that yields information about desired characteristics of the product or service n00640721 marketing research that yields information about the motives and needs of different classes of consumers n00640889 research with the use of microscopes n00641109 microscopy with the use of electron microscopes n00641222 microwave spectroscopy in which there is resonant absorption of radiation by a paramagnet n00641421 experimenting until a solution is found n00641522 an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity n00641693 an international study of the entire human genetic material n00641820 research into questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses n00642045 visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope n00642325 endoscopic examination of the abdomen through the abdominal wall n00642446 visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation n00642604 endoscopic examination of a woman's pelvic organs by the insertion of a culdoscope through the vagina n00642762 visual examination of the stomach by means of a gastroscope inserted through the esophagus n00642910 visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina n00643067 visual examination of the rectum and the end of the colon by means of a proctoscope n00643208 visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps n00643389 an examination of the front part of the eye to check the angle where the iris meets the cornea; it is used to distinguish between open-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma n00643621 examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface n00643772 examination of the nasal passages (either through the anterior nares or with a rhinoscope through the nasopharynx) n00643943 the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region; "he made a thorough scan of the beach with his binoculars" n00644156 the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission n00644366 boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas; "right of search" n00644503 a detailed critical inspection n00644702 an examination of the characteristics of something; "there are laboratories for commercial testing"; "it involved testing thousands of children for smallpox" n00644967 testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics n00645162 analyzing a group of people to determine genetic susceptibility to a particular disease; "genetic screening of infants for phenylketonuria" n00645365 an analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort n00645622 a form of microscopic examination of living material by scattered light; specimens appear luminous against a dark background n00645843 light microscopy in which the specimen is irradiated at wavelengths that excite fluorochromes n00646024 a method of using fluorescence microscopy to detect the presence of an antigen indirectly n00646187 a detailed analysis; "he studied the anatomy of crimes" n00646332 (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis) n00646504 (medicine) the chemical analysis of excrement (for medical diagnosis or for paleontological purposes) n00646680 a detailed analysis of a person or group from a social or psychological or medical point of view n00646833 the act of decomposing a substance into its constituent elements n00647147 an electrochemical method of chemical analysis n00647270 chemical analysis to determine the amounts of each element in the substance n00647536 quantitative chemical analysis by color using a colorimeter n00647713 quantitative analysis by the use of definite volumes of standard solutions or reagents n00647919 volumetric analysis using standard solutions of acids to measure the amount of a base present n00648087 volumetric analysis using standard solutions of alkali to measure the amount of acid present n00648237 a measured amount of a solution of unknown concentration is added to a known volume of a second solution until the reaction between them is just complete; the concentration of the unknown solution (the titer) can then be calculated n00648542 determination of the volume of gases (or changes in their volume) during combination n00648692 quantitative analysis by weight n00648790 breaking down the costs of some operation and reporting on each factor separately n00648931 detailed critical analysis or examination one part at a time (as of a literary work) n00649090 (stock exchange) the use of fundamentals as an investment strategy n00649266 (stock exchange) analysis of past price changes in the hope of forecasting future price changes n00649482 the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra n00649760 separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes n00649992 a procedure in which blood is drawn and separated into its components by dialysis; some are retained and the rest are returned to the donor by transfusion n00650267 plasma is separated from whole blood and the rest is returned to the donor n00650402 platelets are separated from whole blood and the rest is returned to the donor n00650543 dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure n00650743 the use of spectroscopy to determine the masses of small electrically charged particles n00650912 the use of spectroscopy to study atomic or molecular resonances in the microwave spectrum n00651088 the act of comparing similarities n00651176 drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect; "the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brain"; "the models show by analogy how matter is built up" n00651531 careful examination and comparison to note points of disagreement n00651670 a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison n00651813 the act of distinguishing by comparing differences n00651954 the transportation of goods on a lighter n00652069 an official visit for inspection or supervision; "the commissioner made visitations to all the precinct stations"; "the recent visitation of the bishop to his diocese" n00652311 a visit in an official capacity to examine a site to determine its suitability for some enterprise n00652466 close observation of a person or group (usually by the police) n00652659 the act of putting into tabular form; "the tabulation of the results" n00652803 the act of estimating the number of red and white corpuscles in a blood sample n00652975 counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter of blood n00653171 counting the number of specific types of white blood cells found in 1 cubic millimeter of blood; may be included as part of a complete blood count n00653388 a periodic count of the population n00653518 counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle) n00653719 an inaccurate count n00653811 the counting of votes (as in an election) n00653958 an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election n00654113 the act of estimating the number of spermatozoa in an ejaculate n00654234 the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes n00654400 the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information n00654563 the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets n00654683 spying on the spies n00654765 surveillance by electronic means (e.g. television) n00654885 the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention" n00655540 motherly care; behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children n00655727 the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home n00655878 the work of a pet sitter; caring for pets in their own home while their owners are away from home n00656033 the medical care received on first contact with the medical system (before being referred elsewhere) n00656192 care and treatment of a convalescent patient n00656292 care for the teeth n00656386 the act of brushing your teeth; "the dentist recommended two brushes a day" n00656524 emergency care given before regular medical aid can be obtained n00656643 a method of irrigating the eye used by ophthalmologists n00656835 a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humor and increasing its drainage through the uveoscleral pathway n00657080 a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops reduce intraocular pressure by reducing the production of aqueous humor n00657257 a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops increase the outflow of aqueous humor by constricting the pupil n00657420 a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops increase the outflow of aqueous humor through the uveoscleral pathway n00657604 professional treatment for illness or injury n00658082 care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) n00658627 placing in medical care in a hospital n00658796 maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development n00658946 the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay n00659048 kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation n00659349 an emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or, during surgery, directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest n00659667 a rhythmic stroking; "effleurage of the abdomen is used in the Lamaze method of childbirth" n00659834 massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezed n00659946 massage to relieve tension by finger pressure; based on the belief that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head that are connected to every part of the body n00660173 massage combined with a system of active and passive exercises for the muscles and joints n00660324 massage in which the body is tapped rhythmically with the fingers or with short rapid movements of the sides of the hand; used to loosen mucus on the chest walls of patients with bronchitis n00660570 an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance n00660783 professional care for the hands and fingernails n00660957 professional care for the feet and toenails n00661091 (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief" n00661847 a method of therapy that involves physical or electrical therapeutic treatment n00662017 a method of physical therapy that involves generating local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents n00662196 the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage n00662340 the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness) n00662527 treatment of a specific defect; "the correction of his vision with eye glasses" n00662681 the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis) n00662972 therapeutic exposure to sunlight n00663094 hormones (estrogen and progestin) are given to postmenopausal women; believed to protect them from heart disease and osteoporosis n00663333 therapy designed to produce immunity to a disease or to enhance resistance by the immune system n00663488 the use of infrared radiation (as by infrared lamps or heating pads or hot water bottles) to relieve pain and increase circulation to a particular area of the body n00663714 therapy in which water or oxygen or a drug is introduced into the respiratory tract with inhaled air n00663878 therapy that uses a local electric current to introduce the ions of a medicine into the tissues n00664110 the act of treating with medicines or remedies n00664285 medication with antipyretics to treat a fever n00664388 therapy based on a theory that taking very large doses of vitamins will prevent or cure physical or psychological disorders n00664577 therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life, especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities in spite of impairments or limitations in physical or mental functions n00664849 the act of nourishing; "her nourishment of the orphans saved many lives" n00664997 care by a skilled nurse n00665079 the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm n00665221 considerate and solicitous care; "young children need lots of TLC" n00665358 physical and emotional care and nourishment n00665476 care for someone who is disabled or is otherwise unable to care for themselves; can including bathing and cooking and managing bodily functions n00665679 care for the skin n00665781 care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams n00665970 surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy n00666107 surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands n00666232 surgical removal of the vermiform appendix n00666350 a surgical removal of all or part of a limb n00666468 an operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery n00666600 the surgical fixation of a joint which is intended to result in bone fusion n00666733 surgical reconstruction or replacement of a malformed or degenerated joint n00666884 a minimally invasive operation to repair a damaged joint; the surgeon examines the joint with an arthroscope while making repairs through a small incision n00667096 surgical repair by using tissue from another part of the patient's own body n00667246 any surgical procedure involving the brain n00667384 brain surgery on human patients intended to relieve severe and otherwise intractable mental or behavioral problems n00667612 brain surgery on animals in which the corpus callosum (and sometimes the optic chiasm) is severed so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted n00667847 surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men); "bilateral castration results in sterilization" n00668112 the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing n00668404 use of chemical to destroy diseased or malignant tissue; used in treatment of skin cancer n00668552 a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus n00668736 a surgical opening through the skull n00668829 the use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers) n00669000 surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain) n00669155 excision of the clitoris n00669262 removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments n00669481 surgery to remove tissue or growths from a bodily cavity (as the uterus) by scraping with a curette n00669687 a method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix n00669932 surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing n00670105 removal of the outer covering of an organ or part n00670250 a surgical procedure usually performed under local anesthesia in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curet; performed to obtain tissue samples or to stop prolonged bleeding or to remove small tumors or to remove fragments of placenta after childbirth or as a method of abortion n00670703 the act of removing the bowels or viscera; the act of cutting so as to cause the viscera to protrude n00670897 surgery performed with electrical devices (as in electrocautery) n00671022 surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine n00671190 surgical removal of something without cutting into it; "the enucleation of the tumor" n00671351 a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; "they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available"; "he died while undergoing surgery" n00673109 a surgical operation performed on the wrong part of the body n00673234 surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery) n00673347 surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis n00673494 surgical removal of a nerve n00673578 surgical removal of an organ (or the contents of an organ) from a patient n00673710 surgical removal of the organs within a body cavity (as those of the pelvis) n00673863 any surgical procedure involving the eyes n00674158 plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised; "some actresses have more than one face lift" n00674562 surgical procedure that creates a new fenestra to the cochlea in order to restore hearing lost because of osteosclerosis n00674760 surgical removal of all or part of the stomach n00674864 surgical creation of an opening between the stomach wall and the small intestines; performed when the normal opening has been eliminated n00675064 surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage) n00675219 any surgical procedure involving the heart n00675357 heart surgery in which a small incision is made (the chest cavity is not opened) n00675540 heart surgery in which the rib cage is spread open, the heart is stopped and blood is detoured through a heart-lung machine while a heart valve or coronary artery is surgically repaired n00675808 open-heart surgery in which the rib cage is opened and a section of a blood vessel is grafted from the aorta to the coronary artery to bypass the blocked section of the coronary artery and improve the blood supply to the heart n00676160 heart surgery in which a coronary bypass is performed by the use of small instruments and tiny cameras threaded through small incisions while the heart is stopped and blood is pumped through a heart-lung machine n00676453 heart surgery in which a coronary bypass is performed on the beating heart by the use of small instruments and cameras threaded through small incisions n00676693 surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them n00676834 surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat) n00677038 surgical removal of the pituitary gland n00677174 surgical removal of the uterus n00677299 surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section) n00677434 surgical removal of the uterus and the ovaries and oviducts and cervix and related lymph nodes n00677613 surgical removal of the uterus and cervix n00677719 surgical incision into the stomach n00677808 a surgical procedure that places something in the human body; "the implantation of radioactive pellets in the prostate gland" n00678010 the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) n00678425 eye surgery that involves removing all or part of the lens and replacing it with an intraocular lens implant n00678632 cataract surgery in which the entire lens is removed n00678752 cataract surgery in which only the front of the lens is removed; the back of the lens capsule remains intact and provides support for the lens implant n00678988 an eye operation that treats glaucoma by destroying the ciliary body with a laser n00679140 extracapsular surgery for cataracts in which ultrasonic sound breaks the cortex and nucleus of the lens into small fragments that are then vacuumed away through a small tube n00679379 eye surgery that opens a passage allowing excess aqueous humor to drain into surrounding tissues; a treatment for glaucoma n00679566 an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye n00679724 a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat closed-angle glaucoma n00679910 surgical incision into the cornea n00680018 radial pattern of incisions in the cornea that cause the cornea to bulge; performed to correct myopia n00680183 a refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea n00680336 eye surgery that makes many tiny laser burns in an area that will increase the drainage of aqueous humor n00680511 a refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea n00680658 a surgical procedure that removes the vitreous humor and replace it with saline solution n00680803 surgical incision into the perineum n00680914 surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth n00681071 surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis n00681299 surgical operation that shortens the small intestine; used in treating obesity n00681441 surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding n00681613 a surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor n00681869 using a piece of donated corneal tissue to repair the eye of someone who has had a cataract removed; "epikeratophakia gave her a living contact lens" n00682080 plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue n00682243 lipectomy (especially for cosmetic purposes) in which excess fatty tissue is removed from under the skin by suction n00682436 plastic surgery to lift or reshape the breasts n00682538 plastic surgery of the nerves n00682625 reconstructive surgery of the auricle of the external ear n00682738 surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae n00682856 surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs n00683012 laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes) n00683214 surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx) n00683358 surgical removal of a stone (calculus) n00683470 removal of gallstone through an incision in the gallbladder n00683590 surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain) n00683722 psychosurgery in which amygdaloid fibers that mediate limbic system activity are severed (in cases of extreme uncontrollable violence) n00683915 severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy) n00684128 surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes n00684450 a method of performing prefrontal lobotomy in which the surgical knife is inserted above the eyeball and moved to cut brain fibers n00684648 surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes; performed in some cases of breast cancer n00684837 any surgical procedure that involves anesthesia or respiratory assistance n00684988 surgery using operating microscopes and miniaturized precision instruments to perform intricate procedures on very small structures n00685196 microsurgery in which the surgeon performs surgery by manipulating the hands of a robot n00685349 any surgical procedure that does not involve anesthesia or respiratory assistance n00685508 surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor n00685675 removal of a breast and the pectoralis minor and some lymph nodes in the adjacent armpit n00685837 removal of a breast and the underlying muscles (pectoralis major and pectoralis minor) and lymph nodes in the adjacent armpit n00686027 removal of a breast leaving the underlying muscles and the lymph nodes intact n00686168 surgical removal of some or all of the mastoid process n00686282 surgical removal of the meniscus of the knee n00686385 surgical removal of a kidney n00686471 surgical removal of all or part of a nerve n00686570 surgical removal of one of both ovaries n00686682 surgical removal of one or both ovaries and the corresponding Fallopian tubes n00686826 surgical removal of an eye n00686913 surgical removal of one or both testicles n00687027 surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas n00687135 surgical removal of a lung (usually to treat lung cancer) n00687252 surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland n00687365 surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes n00687472 surgical removal of all or part of a septum (especially the nasal septum or atrial septum) n00687619 surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor) n00687769 surgical removal of the spleen n00687857 surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear n00687964 surgical interruption of a nerve pathway in the sympathetic nervous system n00688098 surgical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from a blood vessel n00688220 surgical removal of the thyroid gland n00688317 surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy n00688462 surgical incision or division of a muscle n00688557 surgical removal of the eardrum n00688647 surgical repair of a perforated eardrum with a tissue graft n00688766 surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear) n00688915 any surgery that involves the nervous system (brain or spinal cord or peripheral nerves) n00689062 cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose n00689186 operation to bring an undescended testicle into the scrotum n00689302 surgical incision into the testis to obtain material for analysis (as in cases of abnormally low sperm count) n00689467 surgical sectioning of bone n00689550 surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes n00689729 surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue to open the airway; intended to cure extreme cases of snoring (with or without sleep apnea) n00689995 reconstructive surgery on the penis to repair congenital abnormality or injury n00690132 surgical removal or all or part of a vein; sometimes done in cases of severe varicose veins n00690281 surgical procedure that uses an intense laser beam to destroy diseased retinal tissue or to make a scar that will hold the retina in cases of detached retina n00690501 surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue n00690848 surgical removal of a polyp n00690933 reconstructive surgery of the anus or rectum n00691050 surgical removal of part of a structure or organ n00691190 surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the nose to drain accumulated pus n00691330 surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms n00691541 surgical incision of the sclerotic coat of the eye n00691648 surgical procedures and hormonal treatments designed to alter a person's sexual characteristics so that the resemble those of the opposite sex n00691879 a surgical procedure in which a suture is used to close the cervix in a pregnant woman; is performed when the cervix has failed to retain previous pregnancies n00692130 the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce) n00692349 neutering a male animal by removing the testicles n00692506 the sterilization of an animal; "they took him to the vet for neutering" n00692726 neutering a female by removing the ovaries n00692840 the surgical operation of cutting a muscle or tendon of the eye in order to correct strabismus n00692991 the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part n00693109 a celebrated experiment conducted by Albert Michelson and Edward Morley; their failure to detect any influence of the earth's motion on the velocity of light was the starting point for Einstein's theory of relativity n00693399 a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes n00693679 an operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient); "he had a kidney transplant"; "the long-term results of cardiac transplantation are now excellent"; "a child had a multiple organ transplant two months ago" n00694088 removal of significant amounts of prostate tissue (as in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia) n00694276 an operation that removes a circular section of bone from the skull n00694420 surgical correction or repair of defects or injuries in the eardrum or the bones of the middle ear n00694578 surgical correction of a defect of the palate n00694681 judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments n00694866 the act of meting out justice according to the law n00694990 the act of administering medication n00695160 the administration of a solution (blood or saline or plasma etc.) one drop at a time n00695300 the administration of a sedative agent or drug n00695448 (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution n00695717 irrigation with a jet of water or medicated solution into or around a body part (especially the vagina) to treat infections or cleanse from odorous contents n00695944 an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes n00696147 a water enema given to flush out the colon n00696300 enema in which a contrast medium (usually barium sulfate) is injected into the rectum and X-rays are taken to search for lesions n00696487 washing out a hollow organ (especially the stomach) by flushing with water n00696650 washing out the stomach with sterile water or a saltwater solution; removes blood or poisons; "when the doctor ordered a gastric lavage the hospital pumped out my stomach" n00696882 the act of applying a bandage n00697024 medical care of the whole person considered as subject to personal and social as well as organic factors; "holistic medicine treats the mind as well as the body" n00697249 a program of medical and emotional care for the terminally ill n00697365 the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; "the nurse gave him a flu shot" n00697614 application of a substance that destroys tissue by freezing it n00697734 application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts) n00697887 cautery (destruction of tissue) by heat n00698004 formerly used as a treatment to reduce excess blood (one of the four humors of medieval medicine) n00698234 incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone) n00698348 surgical incision into the chest walls opening up the pleural cavity n00698474 incision into a stenosed cardiac valve to relieve the obstruction n00698609 surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis n00698794 a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface n00698959 treatment by stopping fibrillation of heart muscles (usually by electric shock delivered by a defibrillator) n00699146 treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver) n00699320 a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances n00699517 correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization n00699736 care provided through prayer and faith in God n00699872 the application of a faith healer's hands to the patient's body n00700000 therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities n00700260 the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises n00700421 the use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes (especially plants that are not part of the normal diet) n00700652 the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means n00700979 psychotherapy that seeks to extinguish or inhibit abnormal or maladaptive behavior by reinforcing desired behavior and extinguishing undesired behavior n00701325 a method of psychotherapy that reinforces you for stating negative and positive feelings directly n00701491 any technique of behavior modification that uses unpleasant stimuli in a controlled fashion to alter behavior in a therapeutic way; primarily used for alcoholism or drug abuse (but with little success) n00701755 a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished n00702202 a form of behavior therapy in which a survivor confronts feelings or phobias or anxieties about a traumatic event and relives it in the therapy situation n00702418 a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them n00702659 a method of behavior therapy based on the inhibition of one response by the occurrence of another response that is mutually incompatible with it; a relaxation response might be conditioned to a stimulus that previously evoked anxiety n00702992 a form of behavior therapy that has been used in some mental institutions; patients are rewarded with tokens for appropriate behavior and the tokens may be cashed in for valued rewards n00703236 a method of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers in which the client determines the focus and pace of each session n00703422 psychotherapy that focuses on acute critical situations (depressive episodes or attempted suicides or drug overdoses) with the aim of restoring the person to the level of functioning before the crisis n00703688 psychotherapy in which a small group of individuals meet with a therapist; interactions among the members are considered to be therapeutic n00703926 any of several therapeutic approaches in which a family is treated as a whole n00704064 the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy n00704159 form of psychotherapy for children that uses play situations for diagnosis or treatment n00704305 a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis" n00705319 the use of hypnosis in conjunction with psychoanalysis n00705433 the application of psychotherapeutic principles to the analysis of your own personality n00705580 (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance n00705886 the use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn n00706019 the use of radium in radiation therapy n00706133 the therapeutic use of X rays n00706222 the use of chemicals containing gold for treating diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis) n00706371 treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions n00706605 the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma n00706847 the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma n00707028 the administration of sufficient Metrazol to induce convulsions and coma n00707213 any therapy intended to correct a disorder of speech n00707344 deliberately lowering the body's temperature for therapeutic purposes; "refrigeration by immersing the patient's body in a cold bath" n00707537 the use of heat to treat a disease or disorder; heating pads or hot compresses or hot-water bottles are used to promote circulation in peripheral vascular disease or to relax tense muscles n00707785 therapy consisting of the administration of a pharmacological agent to cause thrombolysis of an abnormal blood clot n00707967 a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure n00708168 application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation n00708332 a method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process n00708489 a drugless method of treatment based on the belief that disease symptoms arise from problems with ligaments and connective tissues n00708676 dental treatment that corrects irregularities of the teeth or of the relation of the teeth to surrounding anatomy; treatment is usually by braces or mechanical aids; "orthodontic treatment of facial abnormalities" n00708957 treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles) n00709205 therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles n00709395 treatment of a skeletal deformity by intentionally fracturing a bone n00709521 treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms n00709659 disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound n00709843 the administration of digitalis for the treatment of certain heart disorders n00710015 the administration of an anticoagulant drug to retard coagulation of the blood n00710155 treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin n00710338 treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body n00710550 training patients in self-induced relaxation n00710692 the usual method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects differing from those produced by the disease itself n00710889 a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated n00711127 the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease n00711265 close monitoring and constant medical care of patients with life-threatening conditions n00711413 rest as a medical treatment for stress or anxiety etc. n00711523 a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush n00711727 stalking deer n00711799 hunting for birds' nests to get the eggs n00711897 the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey n00712031 effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure n00712225 the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint"; n00712833 the act of applying oil or an oily liquid n00712979 the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it n00713135 the work of coating glass with metal foil n00713250 either the work of covering with metal by the use of a galvanic current or the coating of iron with zinc to protect it from rusting n00713493 the work of making or repairing vehicle bodies n00713594 manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something n00713784 act of loading and unloading and moving goods within e.g. a factory especially using mechanical devices n00713952 the labor of putting a load of something on or in a vehicle or ship or container etc.; "the loading took 2 hours" n00714173 the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc. n00714357 the act of picking (crops or fruit or hops etc.) n00714477 the act of someone who picks up or takes something; "the pickings were easy"; "clothing could be had for the taking" n00714693 the work of covering an area with planks n00714806 the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device n00714944 a craft that requires skillful hands n00715674 joining or attaching by stitches n00715843 making bread or cake or pastry etc. n00715949 stitching that is not easily seen or noticed n00716055 surgical joining of two surfaces n00716179 surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible n00716397 surgical incision into or division of the vas deferens n00716520 a surgical procedure that attempts to restore the function of the vas deferens after a vasectomy n00716676 surgical removal of part or all of the vulva n00716777 the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research) n00716945 an application of a lubricant to something n00717081 the act of applying paving materials to an area n00717208 the act of applying paint to a surface; "you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush" n00717468 the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer n00717640 applying paint with a sprayer n00717748 the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface n00718066 painting by using the fingers to spread the paint n00718195 the application of a protective layer of tin n00718325 the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them; "careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them" n00718573 the application of wallpaper n00718689 ornamental plastering n00718815 the application of plaster n00719016 the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis) n00719148 the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture n00719274 the application of tiles to cover a surface n00719388 the application of wax to a surface n00719494 work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons; "the duties of the job" n00719705 a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee; "estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars"; "the job of repairing the engine took several hours"; "the endless task of classifying the samples"; "the farmer's morning chores" n00720166 a job or situation that is demanding and arduous and punishing; "Vietnam was a ball-breaker" n00720331 the job of delivering newspapers regularly n00720431 an individual's prescribed share of work; "her stint as a lifeguard exhausted her" n00720565 the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role" n00720951 a specified function; "he was employed in the capacity of director"; "he should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salary" n00721141 an informal term for a person's role; "he took off his politician's hat and talked frankly" n00721282 the role of the head of a government department; "he holds the portfolio for foreign affairs" n00721431 the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another; "can you go in my stead?"; "took his place"; "in lieu of" n00721660 as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of"); "the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child"; "this letter is written on behalf of my client"; n00721929 a secondary role or function; "he hated to play second fiddle to anyone" n00722061 normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; "what is your role on the team?" n00722253 the overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness; "your gender role is the public expression of your gender identity" n00722479 (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player; "what position does he play?" n00722984 the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit; "he has played every position except pitcher"; "they have a southpaw on the mound" n00723241 the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws; "a catcher needs a lot of protective equipment"; "a catcher plays behind the plate" n00723547 the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) n00723783 the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield n00723984 the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base n00724168 the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate); "he is playing third" n00724433 the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the left third of the outfield (looking from home plate) n00724684 the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield n00724898 the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the right third of the outfield (looking from home plate) n00725152 a stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch) n00725383 a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team n00725506 a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game n00725673 a position on a basketball team n00725775 (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage n00726100 (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage n00726369 (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage n00726567 (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team; "quarterback is the most important position on the team" n00726867 (American football) the position of a back on a football team n00727002 (American football) the position of a back on a football team n00727137 (American football) the position of the offensive back on a football team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage n00727333 (American football) the position of the offensive back who lines up behind or outside the end n00727500 (American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play; "it is a center's responsibility to get the football to the quarterback" n00727743 (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "guards must be good blockers" n00727901 (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "it takes a big man to play tackle" n00728065 (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "no one wanted to play end" n00728218 the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the off side n00728342 the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the on side n00728464 the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game n00728641 a school task performed by a student to satisfy the teacher n00728849 a school task requiring considerable effort n00728975 the part of a student's work that is done in the classroom n00729108 preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) n00729285 a task assigned for individual study; "he did the lesson for today" n00729478 a period of instruction learning a language n00729637 instruction in the French language n00729731 instruction in the German language n00729825 instruction in the Hebrew language n00729919 a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook" n00730134 the reading of a passage assigned by the teacher n00730247 a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces); "hazardous duty" n00730538 the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night" n00730708 labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on); "the soldiers were put on fatigue to teach them a lesson"; "they were assigned to kitchen fatigues" n00730984 the organized work of a religious missionary n00731136 missionary work for Islam n00731222 a special assignment that is given to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message" n00731569 a fruitless mission n00731648 an extremely dangerous or difficult mission n00731756 killing or injuring others while annihilating yourself; usually accomplished with a bomb n00731947 a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission n00732076 assignment to a different duty n00732201 the detachment of a person from their regular organization for temporary assignment elsewhere n00732369 naval service aboard a ship at sea n00732492 naval service at land bases n00732576 trivial, unrewarding, tedious, dirty, and disagreeable chores; "the hospital hired him to do scut work" n00732746 activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing" n00733317 the activity of treating someone savagely or viciously n00733483 entry to another's property without right or permission n00733753 an encroachment or intrusion; "they made inroads in the United States market" n00733883 (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought n00734107 a tort based on willful and malicious interference with the marriage relation by a third party without justification or excuse n00734303 the wrongful intrusion by individuals or the government into private affairs with which the public has no concern n00734482 a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages n00734783 trespass that is not transient or intermittent but continues as long as the offending object remains; "dumping his garbage on my land was a case of continuing trespass" n00735017 an action brought to recover damages from a person who has taken goods or property from its rightful owner n00735198 an action brought to recover damages from a person whose actions have resulted indirectly in injury or loss; "a person struck by a log as it was thrown onto a road could maintain trespass against the thrower but one who was hurt by stumbling over it could maintain and action on the case" n00735553 the defendant unlawfully enters the land of the plaintiff n00735686 trespass with force and arms resulting in injury to another's person or property n00735832 misconduct in public office n00735936 improper or wicked or immoral behavior n00736219 an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor n00736375 reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others n00736786 noisy and unrestrained mischief; "raising blazes" n00736894 mischievous or deceitful behavior n00736989 violent lawless behavior n00737070 an act of undue intimacy n00737188 behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality n00737399 deviate behavior n00737536 an indecent or improper act n00737705 abnormal sexual activity n00737894 the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals n00738058 sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs) n00738270 a sexual attraction to children n00738372 a perversion in which a person receives sexual gratification from seeing the genitalia of others or witnessing others' sexual behavior n00738598 a sexual attraction to animals n00738697 an obscene act n00738785 a petty misdeed n00738872 infantile behavior in mature persons n00738966 willful negligence n00739078 a failure to act when under an obligation to do so; a refusal (without sufficient excuse) to do that which it is your legal duty to do n00739270 failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances n00739632 (law) negligence allocated between the plaintiff and the defendant with a corresponding reduction in damages paid to the plaintiff n00739850 (law) negligence of two of more persons acting independently; the plaintiff may sue both together or separately n00740048 (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence; "in common law any degree of contributory negligence would bar the plaintiff from collecting damages" n00740342 (law) recklessly acting without reasonable caution and putting another person at risk of injury or death (or failing to do something with the same consequences) n00740609 (law) breach of a duty n00740712 nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive" n00741158 a form of behavior that evades unpleasant realities n00741272 evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated; "they developed a test to detect malingering" n00741478 the evasion of work or duty n00741685 the act of evading by going around n00741797 the deliberate failure to pay taxes (usually by making a false report) n00741925 wrongful conduct by a public official n00742020 doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner n00742130 a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct; "he charged them with electoral malpractices" n00742314 professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage; "the widow sued his surgeon for malpractice" n00742474 the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use); "it was a perversion of justice" n00742645 useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources" n00743155 a useless effort n00743251 a useless consumption of material n00743348 money spent for inadequate return; "the senator said that the project was a waste of money" n00743500 the devotion of time to a useless activity; "the waste of time could prove fatal" n00743641 excessive spending n00743822 spending resources lavishly and wastefully; "more wasteful than the squandering of time" n00744004 prodigious squandering (usually by a government) n00744131 any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right n00744305 wrongdoing that violates another's rights and is unjustly inflicted n00744443 an act that causes someone or something to receive physical damage n00744616 an unjust act n00744758 an act causing pain or damage n00744862 the action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit n00745005 the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle; "the boy was punished for the transgressions of his father" n00745431 an action that is vicious or vile; an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence; "his treatment of the children is an abomination" n00745637 morally objectionable behavior n00745863 a criminal or vicious act n00745943 wicked and cruel behavior n00746033 an act of extreme wickedness n00746116 unfair or dishonest behavior (especially involving violence) n00746232 a disrespectful act n00746375 the evil ascribed to sexual acts that violate social conventions; "sexual immorality is the major reason for last year's record number of abortions" n00746587 blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character; "desecration of the Holy Sabbath" n00746866 a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice; "the various turpitudes of modern society" n00747029 a specific form of evildoing; "vice offends the moral standards of the community" n00747215 creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire n00747519 the illegal use of children in pornographic pictures or films n00747671 excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language" n00748011 consumption of alcoholic drinks n00748155 offering sexual intercourse for pay n00748307 dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure n00748515 the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall" n00748834 a long period of drinking n00748919 a tour arranged by a travel agent; transportation and food and lodging are all provided at an inclusive price n00749105 a tour of bars or public houses (usually taking one drink at each stop) n00749232 a tour by a candidate as part of a political campaign in which a series of small towns are visited; "in 1948 Truman crossed the country several times on his whistle-stop tours" n00749491 a bout of drinking or drug taking n00749574 lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing n00749767 an act of deliberate betrayal n00749991 an act of betrayal; "he gave us the old double cross"; "I could no longer tolerate his impudent double-crossing" n00750216 an act of betrayal n00750306 the dishonesty of a charlatan n00750405 the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own n00750730 an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent; "that offer was a dirty trick" n00750890 the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting n00751145 a willful perversion of facts n00751398 an act that incriminates someone on a false charge n00751529 the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean n00751779 falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language n00751944 the deliberate act of deviating from the truth n00752144 a trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear n00752298 the act of faking (or the product of faking) n00752431 the act of deceiving n00752798 deceitful action that is not straightforward; "he could see through the indirections of diplomats" n00752954 the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) n00753240 acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another n00753472 falsification by the use of sophistry; misleading by means of specious fallacies; "he practiced the art of sophistication upon reason" n00753685 something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage n00753973 anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless n00754118 artful trickery designed to achieve an end; "the senator's tax program was mere jugglery" n00754280 a fraudulent business scheme n00754424 a deception for profit to yourself n00754593 an act of gerrymandering (dividing a voting area so as to give your own party an unfair advantage) n00754767 the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas n00754956 the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending" n00755277 pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression; "they try to keep up appearances"; "that ceremony is just for show" n00755500 the enactment of a pretense; "it was just pretend" n00755673 a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display n00755863 a theatrical pose created for effect; "the actor struck just the right attitude" n00756034 an affectation of radical left-wing views and the fashionable dress and lifestyle that goes with them n00756194 making a false outward show; "a beggar's masquerade of wealth" n00756331 pretending to be another person n00756470 a deliberate act intended to make something obscure n00756598 the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards n00756780 the act of taking in as by fooling or cheating or swindling someone n00756919 a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity; "a fall from virtue" n00757080 an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will n00757337 a sin committed of your own free will (as contrasted with original sin) n00757483 a sin said to be inherited by all descendants of Adam; "Adam and Eve committed the original sin when they ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden" n00757730 an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace; "theologians list seven mortal sins" n00758033 a pardonable sin regarded as entailing only a partial loss of grace n00758175 unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins) n00758335 spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) n00758525 reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) n00758795 apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins) n00758972 belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) n00759186 eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins) n00759335 self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins) n00759500 the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons); "he used terror to make them confess" n00759694 the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear n00763132 terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare n00763282 terrorism using the chemical agents of chemical warfare; can undermine the personal security of citizens; "a good agent for chemical terrorism should be colorless and odorless and inexpensive and readily available and not detectable until symptoms are experienced" n00763630 an assault on electronic communication networks n00763787 terrorism practiced in your own country against your own people; "the 1995 bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City was an instance of domestic terrorism" n00764031 violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists n00764258 terrorism practiced in a foreign country by terrorists who are not native to that country n00764436 the financing of terrorist activities by participation in the drug trade n00764588 the use of a nuclear device by a terrorist organization to cause massive devastation or the use (or threat of use) of fissionable radioactive materials; "assaults on nuclear power plants is one form of nuclear terrorism" n00764891 terrorism practiced by a government against its own people or in support of international terrorism n00765081 terrorism for a religious purpose n00765193 an act of terrorism n00765343 the offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels n00765488 an unethical agreement between an attorney and client that the attorney would sue and pay the costs of the client's suit in return for a portion of the damages awarded; "soliciting personal injury cases may constitute champerty" n00765791 the unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it (as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continue the action) so as to obstruct justice or promote unnecessary litigation or unsettle the peace of the community; "unlike champerty, criminal maintenance does not necessarily involve personal profit" n00766234 (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes" n00767477 an evil act not necessarily punishable by law; "crimes of the heart" n00767633 some transgression committed with the assistance of someone trusted by the victim; "the police decided that the crime was an inside job" n00767826 a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped n00768063 a reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon) n00768203 an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact n00768353 a crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate n00768483 crime committed using a computer and the internet to steal a person's identity or sell contraband or stalk victims or disrupt operations with malevolent programs n00768701 a serious crime (such as murder or arson) n00768921 criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud n00769092 intentional deception resulting in injury to another person n00769401 (maritime law) a fraudulent breach of duty by the master of a ship that injures the owner of the ship or its cargo; includes every breach of trust such as stealing or sinking or deserting the ship or embezzling the cargo n00769695 (Islam) serious crimes committed by Muslims and punishable by punishments established in the Koran; "Had crimes include apostasy from Islam and murder and theft and adultery" n00769944 seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination n00770151 the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person n00770270 a crime less serious than a felony n00770543 an act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment" n00770834 a violation of the rights secured by a copyright n00770997 an act that violates the rules of a sport n00771198 a foul that involves unnecessarily rough contact (as in basketball or football) n00771356 (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play n00771604 violation of the rights secured by a patent n00771713 any act of molesting, interrupting, hindering, agitating, or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled n00772026 (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation n00772253 vulgar and offensive nakedness in a public place n00772381 criminal offense of making false statements under oath n00772550 physical efforts to oppose a lawful arrest; the resistance is classified as assault and battery upon the person of the police officer attempting to make the arrest n00772813 an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government n00773047 the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children) n00773235 the act of committing a crime n00773402 the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will n00773673 rape in which the rapist is known to the victim (as when they are on a date together) n00773814 the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life" n00774009 assault with intent to rob n00774107 a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat; "most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault" n00774506 (Islam) minor crimes committed by Muslims; crimes that are not mentioned in the Koran so judges are free to punish the offender in any appropriate way; "in some Islamic nations Tazir crimes are set by legislation" n00774796 crimes created by statutes and not by common law n00775006 violent or brutal acts as of thugs n00775095 the offense of marrying someone while you have a living spouse from whom no valid divorce has occurred n00775286 the act of taking of a person by force n00775460 the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife n00775702 (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment n00775943 an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit n00776165 engaging in a racket n00776262 the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage n00776466 the crime of a judge whose judgment is influenced by bribery n00776581 bribery of a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into a transaction n00776732 the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else n00777069 the co-option of another person's personal information (e.g., name, Social Security number, credit card number, passport) without that person's knowledge and the fraudulent use of such knowledge n00777324 an attempt by speculators to defraud investors n00777439 the act of plundering (especially the embezzlement of goods on shipboard) n00777587 use of the mails to defraud someone n00777679 misrepresentation or alteration of the true results of an election n00777806 comprises all acts or omissions or concealments involving breach of equitable or legal duty or trust or confidence n00778017 fraud that prevents a party from knowing their rights or from having a fair opportunity of presenting them at trial n00778213 actual deceit; concealing something or making a false representation with an evil intent to cause injury to another n00778405 fraud that is presumed from the circumstances although the one who commits it need not have had any evil intent n00778575 fraud that arises from a disparity between the instrument intended to be executed and the instrument actually executed; e.g., leading someone to sign the wrong contract n00778809 fraud which intentionally causes a person to execute and instrument or make an agreement or render a judgment; e.g., misleading someone about the true facts n00779035 fraud (as by use of forged documents or false claims or perjury) that misleads a court or jury and induces a finding for the one perpetrating the fraud n00779248 a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property n00779599 a complicated confidence game planned and executed with great care (especially an operation implemented by undercover agents to apprehend criminals) n00779809 a fraudulent business practice involving some form of pyramid scheme e.g., the chain of distribution is artificially expanded by an excessive number of distributors selling to other distributors at progressively higher wholesale prices until retail prices are unnecessarily inflated n00780148 the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud" n00780466 the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later n00780615 British slang for a swindle n00780731 a swindling sleight-of-hand game; victim guesses which of three things a pellet is under n00780889 the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International" n00781355 the act of stealing small amounts or small articles n00781480 the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store; "shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting" n00781685 larceny by threat of violence n00781912 robbery at gunpoint n00782072 a crime that undermines the offender's government n00782241 a vice that is illegal n00782338 an act that is legally a crime but that seem to have no victims; "he considers prostitution to be a victimless crime" n00782518 a crime committed in wartime; violation of rules of war n00782629 biological theft; illegal collection of indigenous plants by corporations who patent them for their own use n00782792 a crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis" n00782927 robbery by a gang of armed dacoits n00783063 the act of stealing n00783199 robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force n00783419 robbery of travellers on or near a public road n00783527 hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it; "air piracy" n00783762 the act of robbing a helpless person; "he was charged with rolling drunks in the park" n00783902 larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale) n00784083 larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale) n00784271 failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it n00784388 the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) n00784598 extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information n00784755 payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence; "every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection" n00784934 extortion of money (as by blackmail) n00785045 entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property n00785263 trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent n00785482 burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home n00785596 a venture by a partnership or conglomerate designed to share risk or expertise; "a joint venture between the film companies to produce TV shows" n00785818 a joint venture between a foreign company and a United States company n00785959 a venture at something new or different; "as an experiment he decided to grow a beard" n00786102 a hopeless or desperate enterprise n00786195 earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" n00786887 an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention" n00787061 a usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl" n00787218 a tentative attempt n00787307 an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence); "scientists' forays into politics" n00787465 the part played by a person in bringing about a result; "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"; "they all did their share of the work" n00787727 the part you are expected to play; "he held up his end" n00787832 the attempt to achieve equal rights or status; "she worked for women's liberation" n00788007 a futile or unprofitable endeavor n00788097 an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power; "she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away" n00788362 an attempt to acquire or gain something n00788473 informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting" n00788632 an attempt to score in a game n00788766 an effortful attempt to attain a goal n00788973 an energetic attempt to achieve something; "getting through the crowd was a real struggle"; "he fought a battle for recognition" n00789237 any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) n00789391 an unceremonious and disorganized struggle n00789534 acquisition of a company by purchasing a controlling percentage of its stock n00789735 an acquisition based on analysis of the benefits of consolidation in anticipation of increased earning power n00789906 a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation n00790086 resistance to or defense against a hostile takeover n00790205 an attempt to take control of a corporation n00790347 an offer to buy shares in order to take over the company n00790498 a takeover bid where the acquirer offers to pay more for the shares needed to gain control than for the remaining shares n00790677 a takeover bid where the acquirer offers to buy any and all shares outstanding n00790817 a takeover that is resisted by the management of the target company n00790947 a takeover that is welcomed by the management of the target company n00791078 the act of testing something; "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"; "he called each flip of the coin a new trial" n00791527 a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc. n00791875 an assay that relies on an enzymatic conversion reaction and is used to detect the presence of specific substances (such as enzymes or viruses or antibodies or bacteria) n00792142 an assay that shows specific antigens in tissues by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes (such as horseradish peroxidase) n00792356 a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use n00792720 a clinical trial on a few persons to determine the safety of a new drug or invasive medical device; for drugs, dosage or toxicity limits should be obtained n00792954 a clinical trial on more persons than in phase I; intended to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment for the condition it is intended to treat; possible side effects are monitored n00793212 a large clinical trial of a treatment or drug that in phase I and phase II has been shown to be efficacious with tolerable side effects; after successful conclusion of these clinical trials it will receive formal approval from the FDA n00793529 sometimes the FDA approves a drug for general use but requires the manufacturer to continue to monitor its effects; during this phase the drug may be tried on slightly different patient populations than those studied in earlier trials n00793844 a test procedure in which the identity of those receiving the intervention is concealed from both the administrators and the subjects until after the test is completed; designed to reduce or eliminate bias in the results n00794123 a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial n00794367 the act of undergoing testing; "he survived the great test of battle"; "candidates must compete in a trial of skill" n00794614 a test of the suitability of a performer n00794772 a filmed audition of an actor or actress n00794870 a test of young hunting dogs to determine their skill in pointing and retrieving n00795008 putting clothes on to see whether they fit n00795161 a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes n00795352 activity planned as a test or trial; "they funded a pilot project in six states" n00795508 dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking n00795625 work paid for at a rate per unit of time n00795720 any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings" n00796197 an assignment to write something n00796315 a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) n00796586 an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor) n00796767 a project of personal concern to someone; "this project is his baby" n00796886 a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the whole enterprise" n00797207 productive work performed voluntarily without material reward or compensation n00797361 any long and arduous undertaking n00797468 anything that requires little thought n00797581 a task to be dealt with; "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition" n00797723 a formidable task or requirement; "finishing in time was a tall order but we did it" n00797878 any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome n00798108 the pastime of exploring caves n00798245 a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort" n00798959 an organized program of advertisements n00799125 a campaign against entering or continuing a war n00799236 a campaign of flattery and friendliness (by a company, politician, etc.) to become more popular and gain support n00799409 a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers n00799537 the campaign of a candidate to be elected n00799809 a campaign in which the candidate makes speeches but does not travel; "William McKinley's dignified front-porch campaign won him the presidency in 1896"; "her approach was the opposite of a passive front-porch campaign" n00800121 the activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making) n00800270 a campaign to raise money for some cause n00800421 the movement aimed at equal rights for women n00800657 the movement aimed at liberating homosexuals from legal or social or economic oppression n00800825 a defeated cause or a cause for which defeat is inevitable n00800940 a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices; "the reforms he proposed were too radical for the politicians" n00801125 a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious; "the war on poverty"; "the war against crime" n00801277 political or religious or social reform movement or agitation consisting chiefly of young people n00801450 the organized dissemination of derogatory rumors designed to discredit a candidate n00801598 campaigning for something by making political speeches (stump speeches) n00801724 an advertising campaign intended to promote sales n00801834 an advertising campaign intended to improve public relations n00801966 a venture off the beaten path; "a sally into the wide world beyond his home" n00802111 the act of helping or improving yourself without relying on anyone else n00802238 a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing" n00802629 a risk involving danger; "you take a chance when you let her drive" n00802785 a risky and uncertain venture; "getting admitted to the college of your choice has become a crapshoot" n00802962 a risky act or venture n00803091 a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards n00803208 increasing the size of a bet (as in poker); "I'll see your raise and double it" n00803394 raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2; "I decided his double was a bluff" n00803617 the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable" n00804180 activity of controlling a crowd n00804271 an effort to minimize or curtail damage or loss n00804379 the act of being put under federal control n00804535 control from ground stations of airplanes in flight by means of messages transmitted to the pilot electronically n00804708 (engineering) the art or technique of trying to control rivers with dams etc in order to minimize the occurrence of floods n00804909 any instance of aggressive extension of authority n00805034 the act of controlling or directing according to rule; "fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians" n00805337 the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) n00805524 an official lowering of a nation's currency; a decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to that of foreign countries n00805766 efforts to regulate or control sales of guns n00805868 a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation n00806075 an accounting procedure or system designed to promote efficiency or assure the implementation of a policy or safeguard assets or avoid fraud and error etc. n00806366 an internal control performed by one or more managers n00806484 maintenance of standards of quality of manufactured goods n00806621 a statistical procedure for accepting or rejecting a batch of merchandise or documents; involves determining the maximum number of defects discovered in a sample before the entire batch is rejected n00806902 the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular n00807078 the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics) n00807273 the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation n00807500 coordinating by causing to indicate the same time; "the synchronization of their watches was an important preliminary" n00807768 cutting off the electric current on certain lines when the demand becomes greater than the supply n00807925 the proportional limitation of production or distribution of something (e.g. crude oil or natural gas) to some fractional part of the total capacity of each producer n00808182 an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) n00808485 a limitation on the size and armament of the armed forces of a country n00808614 a limitation or constraint; "taxpayers want a hold-down on government spending" n00808767 fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level; "a freeze on hiring" n00808967 sudden restriction on an activity n00809074 the act of hiring something or someone; "he signed up for a week's car hire" n00809201 a freeze on hiring n00809279 a freeze of prices at a given level n00809373 a freeze of wages at a given level n00809465 the act of having and controlling property n00809702 (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck); "they took possession of the ball on their own goal line" n00809886 (law) immediate and direct physical control over property n00810026 (law) having the power and intention to have and control property but without direct control or actual presence upon it n00810234 (law) possession for which criminal sanctions are provided because the property may not lawfully be possessed or may not be possessed under certain circumstances n00810498 possession of controlled substances n00810598 the act of retaining something n00810794 the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control; "I resented his withholding permission"; "there were allegations of the withholding of evidence" n00811036 (slang) a self-aggrandizing action undertaken simply for the pleasure of exercising control over other people n00811221 normal response to the presence of feces in the rectum n00811355 the act of storing something n00811491 preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc.; "I have some filing to do" n00811661 the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials n00811825 refrigerated storage for preservation n00811921 the act of packing or storing away n00812055 the act of storing in tanks n00812154 the measures taken to control a riot n00812274 the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) n00812526 the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" n00812977 a hold used in the sport of wrestling n00813220 a wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent n00813336 any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck n00813571 a wrestling hold in which the holder puts both arms under the opponent's arms and exerts pressure on the back of the neck (illegal in amateur wrestling) n00813800 a wrestling hold in which the holder puts an arm under the opponent's arm and exerts pressure on the back of the neck n00813975 a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arm is twisted up behind his back n00814106 a wrestling hold in which the opponent's head is locked between the crook of your elbow and the side of your body n00814274 a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arms are crossed in front of his own neck to exert pressure on his windpipe n00814458 any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured n00814665 a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze n00814899 a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe n00815036 a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints n00815173 the act of steering a ship n00815320 the act of setting and holding a course; "a new council was installed under the direction of the king" n00815644 the action of directing something at an object; "he took aim and fired" n00815801 the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place n00816419 navigation of an airplane solely by instruments n00816530 navigating according to the positions of the stars n00816665 a method of controlling the flight of a missile or spacecraft by reference to the positions of celestial bodies n00816841 a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to inertial forces n00817017 a method of controlling the flight of a missile by commands originating from the ground or from another missile n00817191 a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to the strength and direction of the earth's gravitational field n00817394 navigation without the aid of celestial observations n00817507 (during World War II in Britain) watching for fires started by bombs that dropped from the sky n00817680 the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection" n00818170 the use of military aircraft to provide protection against attack by enemy aircraft during ground or naval operations n00818362 the act of shielding from harm n00818466 the responsibility of a guardian or keeper; "he left his car in my keeping" n00818678 (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child; "my fate is in your hands"; "too much power in the president's hands"; "your guests are now in my custody"; "the mother was awarded custody of the children" n00819024 the activity of protecting something from loss or danger n00819274 the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources n00819524 the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc. n00819641 protection of soil against erosion or deterioration n00819756 the conservation of petroleum resources n00819858 the conservation of water resources n00819958 preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency n00820091 the act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion n00820232 code name for the secret United States project set up in 1942 to develop atomic bombs for use in World War II n00820406 preservation (of a dead body) by treating with balsams and drugs and other chemicals n00820583 embalmment and drying a dead body and wrapping it as a mummy n00820721 excessive protection n00820845 intelligence on the identity and capability and intentions of hostile individuals or organizations that may be engaged in espionage or sabotage or subversion or terrorism n00821083 counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy n00821295 all types of censorship conducted by personnel of the armed forces n00821518 military censorship of civilian communications (correspondence or printed matter of films) entering or leaving of circulating within territories controlled by armed forces n00821752 security review of news (including all information or material intended for dissemination to the public) subject to the jurisdiction of the armed forces n00821973 military censorship of communication to and from prisoners of war and civilian internees held by the armed forces n00822159 military censorship of personal communications to or from persons in the armed forces n00822350 armed forces censorship performed by personnel of a military unit on the personal communications of persons assigned to that unit n00822544 armed forces censorship of the personal communications of officers or civilian employees or enlisted personnel not subject to primary censorship n00822755 censorship under civil authority of communications entering or leaving of crossing the borders of the United States or its territories or possessions n00822970 a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down" n00823316 measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" n00823532 the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury; "a good boxer needs a good defense"; "defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem" n00823750 protection from harm; "sanitation is the best defense against disease" n00823884 taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease n00824054 the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity; "doctors examined the recruits but nurses did the inoculating" n00824357 administering vaccine only to people in close contact with an isolated infected patient; prevents the spread of a highly infectious disease by surrounding the patient with a ring of immunization n00824614 the obsolete process of inoculating a susceptible person with material taken from a vesicle of a person who has smallpox n00824808 the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes n00825005 a patrol provided by aircraft n00825096 a continuous nonstop patrol n00825192 the act of defending yourself n00825331 a Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo n00825443 any of several Oriental arts of weaponless self-defense; usually practiced as a sport; "he had a black belt in the martial arts" n00825773 a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan n00825951 a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength n00826213 the traditional Japanese method of espionage; involves stealthy movements and the use of camouflage n00826397 a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent n00826606 a Chinese martial art n00826681 a Korean martial art similar to karate n00826789 a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health n00827010 the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity n00827240 the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.) n00827379 providing something with a surface of a different material n00827535 lining a surface or bearing with Babbitt metal n00827638 the act of locking something up to protect it n00827782 the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them n00827974 the act of escorting while in transit n00828082 the act of protecting something by covering it n00828237 the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes n00828462 the act of putting on robes or vestments n00828559 careful or finicky grooming; "the primping alone took more than an hour" n00828704 the act of dressing and preparing yourself; "he made his morning toilet and went to breakfast" n00828862 processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather n00828990 the act of making immune (especially by inoculation) n00829170 rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections n00829378 attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard" n00829721 the act of making a piece of equipment rugged (strengthening to resist wear or abuse) n00829918 a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets; "an air umbrella over England" n00830099 the act of treating something to make it repel water n00830257 the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment; "she bought it for everyday wear" n00830448 (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc; "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"; "he had lost control of his sphincters" n00830733 control of muscles n00830811 the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs n00831191 the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation n00831782 a single complete act of breathing in and out; "thirty respirations per minute" n00831919 an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially n00832092 diagnostic procedure consisting of recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram) n00832306 a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study to structure and motions of the heart n00832471 a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study the anatomy of the brain n00832626 an emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen n00833119 an emergency procedure to help someone who is choking because food is lodged in the trachea n00833296 breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles; "abdominal breathing is practiced by singers" n00833491 normal relaxed breathing n00833578 energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders n00833772 slow or shallow breathing n00833870 an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued n00834135 breathing heavily (as after exertion) n00834290 abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate n00834460 an act of forcible exhalation n00834636 the act of smoking tobacco or other substances; "he went outside for a smoke"; "smoking stinks" n00834866 blowing tobacco smoke out into the air; "they smoked up the room with their ceaseless puffing" n00835032 the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"; "he was fighting to his last breath" n00835267 the act of expelling air from the lungs n00835501 forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth; "he gave his nose a loud blow"; "he blew out all the candles with a single puff" n00835830 an act of blowing or breathing on or into something n00835976 the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound n00836149 the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) n00836407 breathing with a husky or whistling sound n00836537 breath; "the collision knocked the wind out of him" n00836639 the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion n00836788 the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing n00837098 a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open; "she gave a gasp and fainted" n00837293 an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy" n00837675 a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke); "he took a puff on his pipe"; "he took a drag on his cigarette and expelled the smoke slowly" n00837965 a puff of a marijuana or hashish cigarette; "the boys took a few tokes on a joint" n00838098 the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) n00838367 the act of consuming food n00838816 the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws n00839023 the act of feeding by continual nibbling n00839163 eating feces; in human a symptom of some kinds of insanity n00839292 a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body; "subjects received a small electric shock when they made the wrong response"; "electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks" n00839597 a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus n00839778 the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips" n00840057 swallowing air (usually followed by belching and discomfort and flatulence) n00840189 a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp" n00840363 a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing n00840517 the act of eating dinner n00840630 eating ravenously or voraciously to satiation n00840751 eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) n00840898 eating earth, clay, chalk; occurs in some primitive tribes, sometimes in cases of nutritional deficiency or obsessive behavior n00841091 the act of grazing n00841297 the act of eating lunch n00841393 a large bite; "he tried to talk between munches on the sandwich" n00841527 a dinner where each person pays for his own n00841628 eating until excessively full n00841777 ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking n00841901 taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality; "cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most" n00842197 gentle biting n00842281 a small sharp bite or snip n00842419 feeding on corpses or carrion n00842519 the eating of raw food n00842597 the eating of excrement or other filth n00842692 the act of sucking n00842997 feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast n00843128 the act of consuming liquids n00843325 the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly n00843494 a small drink n00843575 the act of drinking (especially an alcoholic drink) n00843681 sexual practice that involves physically restraining (by cords or handcuffs) one of the partners n00843831 sexual stimulation without vaginal penetration; "since pregnancy cannot happen if sperm are kept out of the vagina, outercourse is one method of birth control" n00844048 sexual activity (especially sexual intercourse) with the use of measures (such as latex condoms) to avoid the transmission of disease (especially AIDS) n00844254 activities associated with sexual intercourse; "they had sex in the back seat" n00844847 the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon n00844994 the act of depriving a woman of her virginity (especially by rupturing the hymen through sexual intercourse) n00845178 the introduction of semen into the genital tract of a female n00845352 the introduction of semen into the oviduct or uterus by some means other than sexual intercourse n00845523 the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur n00846021 slang for sexual intercourse n00846326 sexual gratification; "he took his pleasure of her" n00846432 illicit sexual intercourse n00846515 sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people; "his lovemaking disgusted her"; "he hadn't had any love in months"; "he has a very complicated love life" n00846817 the act (by a man) of inserting his penis into the vagina of a woman n00846961 sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly) n00847167 any lascivious contact by an adult with the sexual organs of a child (especially not involving sexual intercourse) n00847340 the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; "the casual couplings of adolescents"; "the mating of some species occurs only in the spring" n00847770 mating of individuals having more traits in common than likely in random mating n00847932 mating of individuals having traits more dissimilar than likely in random mating n00848098 forbidden or tabu sexual intercourse between individuals n00848282 sexual intercourse between individuals who are not married to one another n00848466 extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations; "adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce" n00848745 voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other n00848891 sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child) n00849059 a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation n00849294 intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman n00849523 the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring n00849768 reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons) n00849982 the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production n00850260 the production of living organisms from other living organisms n00850425 (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids n00850873 hybridization using two traits with two alleles each n00850986 hybridization using a single trait with two alleles (as in Mendel's experiments with garden peas) n00851146 hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype n00851316 a cross between an organism whose genotype for a certain trait is unknown and an organism that is homozygous recessive for that trait so the unknown genotype can be determined from that of the offspring n00851587 the act of mating closely related individuals n00851689 any of several methods of family planning that do not involve sterilization or contraceptive devices or drugs; coitus is avoided during the fertile time of a woman's menstrual cycle n00851994 limiting the number of children born n00852181 birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery n00852400 contraception achieved by taking oral contraceptive pills n00852522 natural family planning in which the fertile period of the woman's menstrual cycle is inferred by noting the rise in basal body temperature that typically occurs with ovulation n00852825 natural family planning in which the fertile period is inferred from changes in the character and quantity of cervical mucus; ovulation is marked by an increase in mucus that becomes sticky and then clearer and slippery n00853145 natural family planning in which ovulation is assumed to occur 14 days before the onset of a period (the fertile period would be assumed to extend from day 10 through day 18 of her cycle) n00853487 contraception by surgical sterilization n00853649 the act of mating by male animals; "the bull was worth good money in servicing fees" n00853835 mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse n00854000 affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) n00854393 (British informal) cuddle and kiss n00854538 manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure; "the girls hated it when he tried to sneak a feel" n00854717 an aberrant sexual practice; n00854876 oral stimulation of the genitals; "they say he gives good head" n00855055 oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris n00855169 oral stimulation of the penis n00855301 slang for fellatio n00855407 oral sex practiced simultaneously by two people n00855527 using you own body as a sexual object n00855674 manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure n00855936 manual stimulation of your own genital organ for sexual pleasure n00856076 masturbation by rubbing against another person (as in a crowd) n00856193 slang for masturbation n00856342 indulging in promiscuous (casual and indiscriminate) sexual relations n00856559 a brief sexual encounter lasting only for a single night; "he ran through a series of loveless one-night stands" n00856733 unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity n00856847 a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex n00857160 sexual activity with both men and women n00857275 a term formerly used to mean taking on the gender role of the opposite sex n00857424 female homosexuality n00857530 a form of lesbianism that simulates heterosexual intercourse n00857664 a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex n00857872 sexual relations between a man and a boy (usually anal intercourse with the boy as a passive partner) n00858060 sexual activity between a person and an animal n00858188 the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate n00858377 sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) n00858631 a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries) n00858742 a nap; "Arthur's taking a short zizz" n00858849 a light fitful sleep n00859001 a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent; "a bad reaction to the medicine"; "his responses have slowed with age" n00859490 any reaction that occurs automatically without conscious thought or reflection (especially the undirected behavior seen in psychomotor epilepsy) n00859691 a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration; "he is still on the rebound from his wife's death" n00859863 an excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior n00860011 a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body n00860434 a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and produces antibodies specific against that antigen n00860857 renewed rapid production of an antibody on the second (or subsequent) encounter with the same antigen n00861046 an immune response (chiefly against bacterial invasion) that is mediated by B cells n00861199 an immune response (chiefly against viral or fungal invasions or transplanted tissue) that involves T cells n00861382 an immune response in which an antigen-antibody combination inactivates a complement (so it is unavailable to participate in a second antigen-antibody combination) n00861611 an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source n00861894 an affinity for work n00861990 an orienting response to gravity n00862079 an orienting response to the sun n00862170 an effect of climate on biological processes (as the effect on joint pains etc.) n00862310 an affinity for neural tissues n00862399 an orienting response to light n00862488 an orienting response to food n00862595 an orienting response to warmth n00862686 a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism n00862859 movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus n00863017 movement away from a chemical stimulus n00863121 movement toward a chemical stimulus n00863222 a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation n00863417 a delayed reaction indicating surprise n00863513 an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus n00864226 an acquired response that is under the control of (conditional on the occurrence of) a stimulus n00864535 a reaction that has been acquired by learning n00864680 a conditioned response that anticipates the occurrence of an aversive stimulus n00864859 a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon n00865031 a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise); involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions n00865284 a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs n00865471 a reflex response to sudden pain n00865600 a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another; "the passage of air from the lungs"; "the passing of flatus" n00865808 reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller n00866079 reflex pupillary dilation as a muscle pulls the iris outward; occurs in response to a decrease in light or certain drugs n00866273 relaxation of the urethral sphincter in response to increased pressure in the bladder n00866423 normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth n00866606 reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation n00866882 flexion of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked firmly on the outer side from the heel to the front in persons over the age of 2 years; under 2 years the results should be extension of the toes (Babinski reflex) n00867163 reflex consisting of head-turning and sucking movements elicited in a normal infant by gently stroking the side of the mouth or cheek n00867357 a sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start" n00867606 reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture n00867790 reflex behavior in newborn mammals; includes finding and grasping the nipple in the mouth and sucking on it and swallowing the milk n00867983 a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement n00868196 the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); "I hate to hear the crying of a child"; "she was in tears" n00868523 whining in a tearful manner n00868669 convulsive gasp made while weeping n00868799 loud cries made while weeping n00868910 the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods n00869260 (mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of sign n00869467 performing complex and lengthy numerical calculations n00869583 (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods; "the problems at the end of the chapter demonstrated the mathematical processes involved in the derivation"; "they were learning the basic operations of arithmetic" n00870101 the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data); "recalculation yielded a much larger value" n00870312 the act of changing the arrangement of a given number of elements n00870453 the act of arranging elements into specified groups without regard to order n00870640 the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function n00870786 the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function n00870912 an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication; the quotient of two numbers is computed n00871123 the operation of division in which the sequence of steps are indicated in detail n00871263 the operation of division in which the sequence of steps is performed without writing them out n00871418 an operation used in the calculus whereby the integral of a function is determined n00871576 an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed; "the multiplication of four by three gives twelve"; "four times three equals twelve" n00871862 an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated; "the subtraction of three from four leaves one"; "four minus three equals one" n00872107 the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers; "the summation of four and three gives seven"; "four plus three equals seven" n00872411 the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power n00872541 a mathematical operation involving numbers n00872722 a mathematical operation involving matrices n00872900 the addition of matrices n00872986 the multiplication of matrices n00873084 determination of a matrix that when multiplied by the given matrix will yield a unit matrix n00873238 the interchange of each row of a square matrix with the corresponding column n00873381 drawing a figure satisfying certain conditions as part of solving a problem or proving a theorem; "the assignment was to make a construction that could be used in proving the Pythagorean theorem" n00873671 the construction of a square having the same area as some other figure n00873798 a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount n00874067 the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event; "they criticized my judgment of the contestants" n00874457 the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented n00874621 the act of disapproving or condemning n00874806 act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of n00874977 evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score; "what he disliked about teaching was all the grading he had to do" n00875246 a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"; "in my estimation the boy is innocent" n00875519 an expert estimation of the quality, quantity, and other characteristics of someone or something n00875671 a judgment of the logistic support required for some particular military operation n00875838 an assessment that reveals more about the values of the person making the assessment than about the reality of what is assessed n00876062 judgments about another person's morality; "he could not stand her hectoring moralism" n00876239 tapping a part of the body for diagnostic purposes n00876377 shaking a person to determine whether a large amount of liquid is present in a body cavity n00876542 listening to sounds within the body (usually with a stethoscope) n00876737 activity intended to achieve a particular sensory result n00876874 becoming aware of something via the senses n00877127 the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; "he went out to have a look"; "his look was fixed on her eyes"; "he gave it a good looking at"; "his camera does his looking for him" n00877625 a quick look n00877786 a radiant glance of the eye; "he pretended profundity by eye-beamings at people" n00877924 a glance sideways; "she shot him an impatient side-glance" n00878052 a prolonged intense look n00878221 a secret look n00878328 the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed n00878456 a fixed look with eyes open wide n00878648 a long fixed look; "he fixed his paternal gaze on me" n00878797 an angry stare n00878926 a long and thoughtful observation n00879037 a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open) n00879156 a look that is believed to have the power of inflicting harm n00879271 a formal or official examination; "the platoon stood ready for review"; "we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator" n00879531 a new survey or study n00879607 going about to look at places of interest n00879759 the act of observing; taking a patient look n00880046 the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it); "the monitoring of enemy communications plays an important role in war times" n00880269 the act of observing; "several sightings of enemy troops were reported" n00880431 the first sighting of land from the sea after a voyage (or flight over water) n00880563 observation of the stars n00880662 a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe n00880893 surveillance of some place or some person by the police (as in anticipation of a crime) n00881035 the ongoing systematic collection and analysis of data about an infectious disease that can lead to action being taken to control or prevent the disease n00881257 a watch established for the reception of traffic of interest to the unit maintaining the watch n00881441 keeping a secret or furtive watch n00881545 the act of looking out n00881649 the act of looking or seeing or observing; "he tried to get a better view of it"; "his survey of the battlefield was limited" n00881914 a full view; a good look; "they wanted to see violence and they got an eyeful" n00882045 British slang for a look n00882159 the act of hearing attentively; "you can learn a lot by just listening"; "they make good music--you should give them a hearing" n00882460 the act of hearing again n00882554 perceiving what a person is saying by observing the movements of the lips n00882702 a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds; "a wine tasting" n00882961 the act of perceiving the odor of something n00883139 sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose n00883297 the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded" n00884202 education of men and women in the same institutions n00884311 a program of instruction designed primarily for adult students who participate part-time n00884466 education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" n00885088 work assigned to and done by a student during a course of study; usually it is evaluated as part of the student's grade in the course n00885297 a course (via lectures or correspondence) for adults who are not otherwise engaged in formal study n00885457 a class in which you learn to draw or paint n00885574 a course that teaches pregnant women to use breathing and concentration and exercise techniques to use during labor n00885764 an art class using a live human model n00885858 education in elementary subjects (reading and writing and arithmetic) provided to young students at a grade school n00886039 an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students n00886272 educational activities not falling within the scope of the regular curriculum n00886456 participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity n00886582 participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity n00886699 education provided by a college or university n00886807 education beyond the elementary grades; provided by a high school or college preparatory school n00886968 a sport that many people find entertaining to watch n00887081 the profession of a teacher; "he prepared for teaching while still in college"; "pedagogy is recognized as an important profession" n00887544 a sport that involves competition between teams of players; "baseball is a team sport by golf is not" n00887702 a method of coordinated classroom teaching involving a team of teachers working together with a single group of students n00887882 oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation) n00888037 teaching religious principles by questions and answers n00888162 teaching people to speak and understand a foreign language n00888284 teaching beginners to read n00888409 teaching reading by training beginners to associate letters with their sound values n00888546 teaching reading by training beginners to associate printed words with spoken words n00888693 the act of teaching at school n00888796 teaching someone to accept doctrines uncritically n00888960 forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs n00889082 teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition n00889294 teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately) n00889472 a unit of instruction; "he took driving lessons" n00889682 a lesson in dancing n00889760 a lesson in performing music n00889883 a lesson in playing the piano n00889971 a less in playing the violin n00890059 a lesson in playing tennis n00890145 a lesson in playing golf n00890227 a lesson in the facts of history n00890320 a course offered (by mail) by a correspondence school n00890441 a series of lectures dealing with a subject n00890568 a course of study that is supervised and controlled by a specialist in the subject; "he registered for directed study"; "he got credit for directed study"; "he did directed study" n00890808 a course that the student can select from among alternatives n00890941 a course offered as part of an extension service n00891071 an educational plan in which students alternate between paid employment and formal study n00891224 a course of study carried out at home rather than in a classroom n00891345 a course in the methods of using tools and machinery as taught in secondary schools and technical schools n00891512 a course introducing a new situation or environment n00891642 a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally) n00891850 a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments n00892036 a course that all students are required to take n00892145 a course offered for a small group of advanced students n00892254 a course of instruction in a trade (as carpentry or electricity); "I built a birdhouse in shop" n00892413 a brief intensive course for a small group; emphasizes problem solving n00892538 teaching during sleep (as by using recordings to teach a foreign language to someone who is asleep) n00892711 teaching in an overly simplified way that discourages independent thought n00892861 teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class) n00893088 presentation of an example of what the lecturer is discoursing about n00893243 the act of giving a talk to an audience; "I attended an interesting talk on local history" n00893402 a talk that uses a blackboard and chalk n00893498 the course of practice and exercise and diet undertaken by an athlete n00893649 a method of athletic training (especially for runners) in which strenuous effort and normal effort alternate in a continuous exercise n00893836 training to improve strength or self-control n00893955 activity leading to skilled behavior n00894359 (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms n00894552 systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect" n00894979 an exercise intended to train people in duties and escape procedures to be followed in case of fire n00895135 (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle n00895292 a position in the manual of arms; the rifle is held vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground; often used as a command n00895501 training soldiers in military procedures n00895680 the initial period of training for new military personnel; involves intense physical activity and behavioral discipline n00895879 training for a new occupation n00895983 the training of an animal (especially the training of a horse for dressage) n00896114 teaching strategy to an athletic team n00896228 training a young child to use the toilet n00896348 training in marching and the use of weapons n00896526 (military) military drill of troops in standard marching (shoulder-to-shoulder) n00896688 drill on a barracks square n00896832 (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory n00897026 a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert); "he missed too many rehearsals"; "a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding" n00897365 a full uninterrupted rehearsal in costumes shortly before the first performance n00897506 an uninterrupted rehearsal n00897608 a first perfunctory rehearsal of a theatrical production in which actors read their lines from the script and move as directed n00897811 practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory n00897989 a review that refreshes your memory; "I need a rub up on my Latin" n00898127 (American football) practice play between a football team's squads n00898286 sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training) n00898425 practice in shooting at targets n00898518 an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent n00898804 the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) n00899049 the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training) n00899292 a dramatic representation n00899501 dramatization of a social issue; enacted outside in a park or on the street n00899657 a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets) n00899761 an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes n00899927 representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory n00900070 the act of representing something with a symbol n00900207 providing a chart or outline of a system n00900375 visual representation as by photography or painting n00900581 the act of representing by a type or symbol; the action of typifying n00900726 representation by drawing or painting etc n00900957 the activity of making portraits n00901083 (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body n00901316 obtaining images by the use of X rays n00901476 a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis n00901789 using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs n00902108 the use of ultrasonography to measure the length of the eyeball n00902240 the use of ultrasonography to view structure in the back of the eye n00902376 using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain) n00902579 the use of nuclear magnetic resonance of protons to produce proton density images n00902757 a form of magnetic resonance imaging of the brain that registers blood flow to functioning areas of the brain n00902975 functional magnetic resonance imaging that relies on intrinsic changes in hemoglobin oxygenation n00903201 examination of body structures using a fluoroscope n00903309 (radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation n00903559 the act of taking and printing photographs n00904428 photography that uses other kinds of radiation than visible light n00904623 radiography that uses X-rays to produce a roentgenogram n00904904 forming an image by the action of light on a specially coated charged plate; the latent image is developed with powders that adhere only to electrically charged areas; "edge enhancement is intrinsic in xerography" n00905192 radiography using X-rays and xerographic (rather than roentgenographic) techniques n00905336 roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram n00905528 roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram n00905742 roentgenographic examination of arteries n00905842 roentgenographic examination of a joint after injection of radiopaque contrast medium; produces an arthrogram n00906046 roentgenographic examination of veins n00906140 roentgenographic examination of the bile ducts after a contrast medium has been injected n00906290 roentgenography of the brain after spinal fluid has been replaced by a gas (usually oxygen); produces an encephalogram n00906470 roentgenography of the spinal cord to detect possible lesions (usually after injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space) n00906664 roentgenography of the kidney and ureters (usually after injection with a radiopaque dye) n00906829 performing pyelography with intravenous injection of a contrast medium n00906975 photography using a telephoto lens n00907071 transmission and reproduction of photographs and charts and pictures over a distance n00907235 transmission of photographs by radio waves n00907340 the act of exposing film to light n00907500 the act of exposing film to too much light or for too long a time n00907642 the act of exposing film to too little light or for too short a time n00907788 exposure of a film for a relatively long time (more than half a second) n00907919 the act of making a film n00908133 the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption n00908292 a shot or scene that is photographed again n00908405 the making of animated cartoons n00908492 the human act of creating n00908772 the act of creating again n00908909 the act of creating something that is different from the materials that went into it n00909193 creating thread n00909281 creating fabric n00909386 creating nets n00909471 creating knitted wear n00909565 creating a garment of needlework n00909672 the act or art of making handmade lace n00909796 act or process of minting coins n00909899 the act of creating something by casting it in a mold n00910070 work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle n00910203 the act of making a record (especially an audio record); "she watched the recording from a sound-proof booth" n00910533 combining audio and video recording in such a way that the sound is perfectly synchronized with the action that produced it; especially synchronizing the movements of a speaker's lips with the sound of his speech n00910856 the act of making a master recording from which copies can be made; "he received a bill for mastering the concert and making 100 copies" n00911048 the act of constructing something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats" n00911572 the action of constructing ramparts with gaps for firing guns or arrows n00911752 the act of building or putting up n00911905 construction by a group of neighbors n00912001 the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) n00912165 the activity of building stone walls without mortar n00912274 the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery); "Russia and the United States discussed the dismantling of their nuclear weapons" n00912576 changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface n00912733 the construction of roads n00912822 the construction of ships n00912960 the act or process of producing something; "Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous"; "the production of white blood cells" n00913274 the construction of masonry or brickwork in a rustic manner n00913427 small-scale industry that can be carried on at home by family members using their own equipment n00913585 the creation of value or wealth by producing goods and services n00913705 (economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale; "he introduced more efficient methods of production" n00914182 the production of large quantities of a standardized article (often using assembly line techniques) n00914343 too much production or more than expected n00914509 inadequate production or less than expected n00914632 production of a certain amount n00914795 the maximum production possible; "the plant is working at 80 per cent capacity" n00914929 the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization n00915140 the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast n00915347 (especially of domestic fowl) breeding to reveal differential sex characteristics at hatching n00915497 breeding cattle n00915574 breeding dogs n00915646 breeding horses n00915722 (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale) n00916023 the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale) n00916147 rearing aquatic animals or cultivating aquatic plants for food n00916285 the cultivation of bees on a commercial scale for the production of honey n00916464 the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock n00917211 breeding and caring for farm animals n00917614 the cultivation of tree for the production of timber n00917759 the raising of plants or animals; "the culture of oysters" n00917961 the cultivation of cranberries n00918055 the cultivation of a single crop (on a farm or area or country) n00918176 the cultivation of soil for raising crops n00918289 the business of a dairy n00918383 the cultivation of plants n00918644 tilling the land with a plow; "he hired someone to do the plowing for him" n00918820 cultivation of the land in order to raise crops n00918976 a technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients n00919201 a hydroponic method of growing plants by allowing nutrient solutions to drip slowly onto an inert medium in which the plants are growing n00919396 growing crops and feed and livestock all on the same farm n00919513 putting seeds or young plants in the ground to grow; "the planting of corn is hard work" n00919692 the act of sowing (of seeds in the ground or, figuratively, of germs in the body or ideas in the mind, etc.) n00919877 the placing of seeds in damp sand or sawdust or peat moss in order to preserve them or promote germination n00920062 farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle) n00920211 cultivation of crops in strips following the contours of the land to minimize erosion n00920357 farming that provides for the basic needs of the farmer without surpluses for marketing n00920510 (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar); "the culture of cells in a Petri dish" n00920727 a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough; "to make sourdough you need a starter" n00920956 the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous n00921160 working as a landscape gardener n00921289 the growing of vegetables or flowers for market n00921399 the cultivation of flowering plants n00921530 treatment of damaged or decaying trees n00921627 the activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold n00921790 the season for gathering crops n00921926 the season for cutting and drying and storing grass as fodder n00922054 activity intended to produce rain n00922144 the production of heat or electricity; "dams were built for the generation of electricity" n00922327 the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth n00922727 mining valuable minerals from a placer by washing or dredging n00922848 the mining of ore or coal from an open mine n00922968 the extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry n00923130 the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum n00923303 the production of raw silk by raising silkworms n00923444 the organized action of making of goods and services for sale; "American industry is making increased use of computers to control production" n00923802 the development of industry on an extensive scale n00923995 the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans"; "the making of measurements"; "it was already in the making" n00924438 the production of foil by cutting or beating metal into thin leaves n00924579 the making of maps and charts n00924714 the production of movies n00924825 the act of making something (a product) from raw materials; "the synthesis and fabrication of single crystals"; "an improvement in the manufacture of explosives"; "manufacturing is vital to Great Britain" n00925207 the act of fabricating something in a particular shape n00925489 the act of using a file (as in shaping or smoothing an object) n00925622 shaping metal by heating and hammering n00925732 the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner n00925866 the act of forming something into granules or grains; "the granulation of medicines" n00926026 the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm n00926179 the activity of shaping something on a lathe n00926277 deliberately ambiguous and contradictory language use to mislead and manipulate the public; "the welfare state brought its own newspeak" n00926468 the manufacture of sections of a building at the factory so they can be easily and rapidly assembled at the building site n00926668 the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components n00926923 bonding thin sheets together n00927062 making leather from rawhide n00927161 the act of applying veneer n00927261 the act of creating something by thinking n00927516 creation by mental activity; "the formation of sentences"; "the formation of memories" n00927694 formation of a word by means of an affix n00927845 formation of a word by means of a prefix n00927961 formation of a word by means of a suffix n00928077 the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan); "he contributed to the design of a new instrument" n00928371 the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise n00928542 determining and drawing up plans for the future physical arrangement and condition of a community n00928751 dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc n00928947 creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something n00929285 creating a program that enables the computer to reason logically n00929432 creating a program that can use and support objects n00929586 creating something by the use of speech and language n00929718 the act of creating written works; "writing was a form of therapy for him"; "it was a matter of disputed authorship" n00930481 fine writing in praise of trivial or base subjects; "Elizabethan schoolboys were taught adoxography, the art of eruditely praising worthless things"; "adoxography is particularly useful to lawyers" n00930736 writing a first version to be filled out and polished later n00930868 conversion into dramatic form; "the play was a dramatization of a short story" n00931040 writing in a fictional form n00931217 the writing of history n00931300 writing a metrical composition (or the metrical structure of a composition) n00931453 converting something into the form of a novel n00931608 the act of putting something in writing n00931721 the act of writing dictionaries n00931847 making real or giving the appearance of reality n00932088 the act of representing an abstraction as a physical thing n00932298 representing a human being as a physical thing deprived of personal qualities or individuality; "according to Marx, treating labor as a commodity exemplified the reification of the individual" n00932624 embodying in an outward form n00932804 regarding something abstract as a material thing n00933000 giving concrete form to an abstract concept n00933154 the human embodiment of something; "the soul of honor" n00933259 the act of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas etc. n00933420 the creation of beautiful or significant things; "art does not need to be innovative to be good"; "I was never any good at art"; "he said that architecture is the art of wasting space beautifully" n00935005 the arts of decorative design and handicraft; "they sponsored arts and crafts in order to encourage craftsmanship in an age of mass production" n00935247 the art of making and decorating pottery n00935453 the art of transfering designs from specially prepared paper to a wood or glass or metal surface n00935608 the act of gently pouring off a clear liquor (as from its original bottle) without disturbing the lees n00935786 the art of decorating a surface with shapes or pictures and then coating it with vanish or lacquer n00935940 the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams; "he learned drawing from his father" n00936194 carving or engraving (especially on stones) n00936296 the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food n00936456 the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes representing objects (e.g., flowers or birds) n00936620 creating a picture with paints; "he studied painting and sculpture for many years" n00936901 a method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder; used for painting posters or murals or stage scenery n00937105 a durable method of painting on a wall by using watercolors on wet plaster n00937250 painting that applies the pigment thickly so that brush or palette knife marks are visible n00937394 the art of making perfumes n00937476 artistic design and manufacture of prints as woodcuts or silkscreens n00937656 creating figures or designs in three dimensions n00937895 a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied n00938134 making decorative shapes by trimming shrubs or trees n00938240 the act of producing drawings on wood or leather by using heated tools or a fine flame n00938419 the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline n00938538 the art or method of painting with oil paints n00938642 the art or technique of painting with watercolors n00938791 making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them n00938992 the act of engraving on a steel plate n00939091 a method of etching that imitates the broad washes of a water color n00939231 the act of making a print by the silkscreen method n00939338 the act of making a lithographic print n00939452 musical creation n00939628 the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music n00939818 the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments n00940043 the completion or enrichment of a piece of music left sparsely notated by a composer n00940217 (music) the repetition of themes introduced earlier (especially when one is composing the final part of a movement) n00940412 the act of inventing n00940560 the act of inventing a word or phrase n00940709 the act of devising something n00940842 inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally n00941140 ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; "his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"; "an attack on inflation"; "his plan of attack was misguided" n00941451 formulation of the plans and important details; "the framing of judicial decrees" n00941604 a line of approach; "they explored every avenue they could think of"; "it promises to open new avenues to understanding" n00941777 the act of creating by removing something n00941974 the act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton" n00942234 removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape n00942440 a carving or line drawing on rock (especially one made by prehistoric people) n00942574 the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces) n00942799 the act of drilling n00942900 the act of gouging n00942988 the act of puncturing or perforating n00943187 (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid n00943471 centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis n00943600 (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities n00943861 removal of fluid from a joint by centesis n00943963 removal of fluid from the abdomen by centesis n00944068 removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes n00944296 removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes n00944456 prenatal diagnosis that allows direct observation of a fetus in the uterus and the withdrawal of fetal blood n00944633 the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation) n00944789 the act of puncturing with a small point; "he gave the balloon a small prick" n00944965 (medicine) puncture of a vein through the skin in order to withdraw blood for analysis or to start an intravenous drip or to inject medication or a radiopaque dye n00945205 the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film n00945401 the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone n00945777 a careful systematic search n00945916 the act of searching for food and provisions n00946060 the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; "he gave the suspect a quick frisk" n00946281 searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs by having them remove their clothes n00946432 the act of searching visually n00946529 an organized search (by police) for a person (charged with a crime) n00946650 the act of searching for something; "a quest for diamonds" n00946806 a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion); "he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis" n00947041 an exploratory action or expedition n00947128 the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers" n00947596 utilization or exercise; "the play of the imagination" n00947719 improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds" n00947923 excessive use of drugs n00948064 excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks n00948206 the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful; "the development of Alaskan resources"; "the exploitation of copper deposits" n00948640 making an area of land more useful n00948737 making an area of water more useful n00948868 the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products n00949042 collecting bottles for reuse n00949134 the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose; "he advocated the application of statistics to the problem"; "a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis" n00949516 wrong use or application n00949619 the practical application of science to commerce or industry n00949948 the activity of designing and constructing aircraft n00950070 the activity of designing and constructing automobiles n00950217 the activity of applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems n00950356 the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems n00950526 the design and construction of communications technology that transmits information in digital form n00950705 the activity of designing and constructing and programming computers n00950858 highly advanced technological development (especially in electronics) n00951037 the activity of designing and constructing and operating railroads n00951233 high-speed rail technology; train is suspended on a magnetic cushion above a magnetized track and so travels free of friction n00951433 exploitation to the point of diminishing returns n00951626 the act of capitalizing on an opportunity n00951781 the act of commercializing something; involving something in commerce; "my father considered the commercialization of Christmas to be a sacrilege"; "the government tried to accelerate the commercialization of this development"; "both companies will retain control over the commercialization of their own products" n00952214 an estimation of the value of a business n00952386 an estimation of the value of a business that is obtained by multiplying the number of shares outstanding by the current price of a share n00952615 the act of providing electricity; "the electrification of rural Tennessee" n00952787 the joint development of a petroleum resource that straddles territory controlled by different companies n00952963 a military engagement; "he saw action in Korea" n00953280 a war whose objective is less than the unconditional defeat of the enemy n00953410 the use of psychological tactics to destroy the opponents' morale n00953559 a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga"; "he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement" n00954086 a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy n00954311 (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program" n00954751 military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum n00955060 activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); "it was a joint operation of the navy and air force" n00955565 a military operation carried out cooperatively by two or more allied nations or a military operation carried out by coordination of sea, land, and air forces n00955806 a local military action without declaration of war; against violators of international peace and order n00955987 the military action of resisting the enemy's advance; "the enemy offered little resistance" n00956172 the ostentatious display of military power (with the implied threat that it might be used) n00956340 any catastrophically destructive battle; "they called the first World War an Armageddon" n00956485 a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place n00958477 a pitched battle between naval fleets n00958896 an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs" n00959376 a minor short-term fight n00959537 hand-to-hand fighting at close quarters n00959645 an awkward clash; "he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman" n00959800 conflict between social or economic classes (especially between the capitalist and proletariat classes) n00959992 a military training exercise n00960192 defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles or to nullify their effectiveness n00960395 air defense by the use aircraft or missiles or artillery or electronic countermeasures n00960546 air defense by the use of deception or dispersion or protective construction n00960688 activities organized by civilians for their own protection in time of war or disaster n00960851 a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone" n00961001 the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand n00961177 a defense organized while in contact with the enemy or when time is limited n00961328 a defense organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems n00961594 procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using biological agents n00961794 procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using chemical agents n00961962 laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment n00962129 organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another n00962567 a war between factions in the same country n00962722 the overthrow of a government by those who are governed n00963057 a revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution n00963241 an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict n00963447 an uprising by Palestinian Arabs (in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank) against Israel in the late 1980s and again in 2000; "the first intifada ended when Israel granted limited autonomy to the Palestine National Authority in 1993" n00963749 actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency n00963896 open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers) n00964105 a widespread rebellion in 1381 against poll taxes and other inequities that oppressed the poorer people of England; suppressed by Richard II n00964343 an engagement fought between two military forces n00964569 violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked n00964781 fighting; acts of overt warfare; "the outbreak of hostilities" n00964952 a type of armed combat in which the opposing troops fight from trenches that face each other; "instead of the war ending quickly, it became bogged down in trench warfare" n00965183 any action resulting in injury or destruction; "the meat grinder of politics destroyed his reputation"; "allied forces crumbled before the Wehrmacht meat grinder" n00965404 an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists); "he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one" n00965718 violence or physical abuse directed toward your spouse or domestic partner; usually violence by men against women n00965895 the act of stealing valuable things from a place; "the plundering of the Parthenon"; "his plundering of the great authors" n00966294 the practice of plundering in gangs n00966384 the act of despoiling a country in warfare n00966504 the stealing of cattle n00966599 plundering during riots or in wartime n00966718 an act that despoils the innocence or beauty of something n00966869 the act of stripping and taking by force n00967157 plundering with excessive damage and destruction n00967310 an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding n00967446 the plundering of a place by an army or mob; usually involves destruction and slaughter; "the sack of Rome" n00967622 warfare using chemical agents to kill or injure or incapacitate the enemy n00967780 the use of bacteria or viruses or toxins to destroy men and animals or food n00967993 defense against biological warfare n00968155 several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) n00968479 a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country n00968715 any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims n00969087 a Crusade from 1096 to 1099; captured Jerusalem and created a theocracy there n00969225 a Crusade from 1145 to 1147 that failed because of internal disagreements among the crusaders and led to the loss of Jerusalem in 1187 n00969421 a Crusade from 1189 to 1192 led by Richard I and the king of France that failed because an army torn by dissensions and fighting on foreign soil could not succeed against forces united by religious zeal n00969684 a Crusade from 1202 to 1204 that was diverted into a battle for Constantinople and failed to recapture Jerusalem n00969858 a Crusade under papal control from 1218 to 1221 that achieved military victories but failed when dissension arose over accepting the terms they had been offered n00970079 a Crusade from 1228 to 1229 led by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II who fell ill and was excommunicated by the Pope; by negotiation Frederick II was able to crown himself king of Jerusalem n00970331 a Crusade initiated in 1248 after the loss of Jerusalem in 1244 and defeated in 1249 n00970478 an operation conducted primarily by naval forces in order to gain or extend or maintain control of the sea n00970645 an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; "the planes were on a bombing mission" n00970903 a mission to capture or defend something n00971004 a mission to discover something n00971096 an operation developed for United States troops in Vietnam; troops would move through a designated area destroying troops as they found them n00971309 a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position n00971463 a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support" n00971802 a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling) n00971984 close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit n00972112 a mission requiring one force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly the supported force's request for assistance n00972319 an amphibious operation conducted for the purpose of deceiving the enemy and leading him into a course of action unfavorable to him n00972521 an amphibious diversionary attack n00972621 (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn" n00973077 the waging of armed conflict against an enemy; "thousands of people were killed in the war" n00974111 an attack by armed planes on a surface target n00974224 an aerial engagement between fighter planes n00974358 an attack by ground troops n00974444 close fighting during the culmination of a military attack n00974630 a direct and violent assault on a stronghold n00974762 an impetuous rush toward someone or something; "the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary"; "the battle began with a cavalry charge" n00974994 a retaliatory charge n00975074 a mass attack of troops without concern for casualties; originated by Japanese who accompanied it with yells of `banzai' n00975270 an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack n00975452 an attack that penetrates into enemy territory n00975658 the action of penetrating between or among n00975781 a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment n00975955 a penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense n00976085 (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line n00976270 (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated n00976531 the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder n00976698 a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection) n00976953 a sudden short attack n00977132 an invasion or hostile attack n00977214 a very rapid raid n00977301 an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective; "the strike was scheduled to begin at dawn" n00977551 the initial use of nuclear weapons to attack a country that also has nuclear weapons; considered feasible only when the attacker can destroy the other country's ability to retaliate; "the Pakistani president promised no first strike against India" n00977857 an attack (usually without prior warning) intended to deal only with a specific target n00978005 a strike that is carried out in order to deter expected aggression by hostile forces n00978173 an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. n00978413 an attack by dropping bombs n00978580 the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays) n00978764 that part of the flight that begins with the approach to the target; includes target acquisition and ends with the release of the bombs n00978993 an extensive and systematic bombing intended to devastate a large target n00979180 a bombing run in which the bomber releases the bomb while flying straight toward the target n00979348 a bombing run in which the bomber approaches the target at a low altitude and pulls up just before releasing the bomb n00979557 a special case of loft bombing in which the bomb is released past the vertical so it is tossed back to the target n00979742 the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists n00979902 a terrorist bombing carried out by someone who does not hope to survive it n00980038 the action of attacking an enemy n00980200 a large scale offensive (more than a counterattack) undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from an attacking force n00980394 an offensive conducted by secret police or the military of a regime against revolutionary and terrorist insurgents and marked by the use of kidnapping and torture and murder with civilians often being the victims; "thousands of people disappeared and were killed during Argentina's dirty war in the late 1970s" n00980779 the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw n00980904 the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations) n00981180 a military operation by both land and sea forces n00981369 an amphibious operation attacking a land base that is carried out by troops that are landed by naval ships n00981711 the act of collecting information n00981830 the operation of gathering information about an enemy n00982153 intelligence of all types and forms of immediate interest; usually disseminated without delays for evaluation or interpretation n00982347 intelligence that is required for the planning and conduct of tactical operations n00982536 tactical intelligence on the natural and man-made characteristics of an area n00982679 intelligence that is required for forming policy and military plans at national and international levels n00982852 intelligence information gathered from communications intelligence or electronics intelligence or telemetry intelligence n00983102 intelligence derived from electromagnetic radiations from foreign sources (other than radioactive sources) n00983287 technical and intelligence information derived from foreign communications by other than the intended recipients n00983482 intelligence derived from the interception and processing and analysis of foreign telemetry n00983651 an intelligence operation so planned and executed as to insure concealment n00983811 a clandestine rescue operation to bring a defector or refugee or an operative and family out of danger n00983982 military actions designed to influence the perceptions and attitudes of individuals, groups, and foreign governments n00984195 an intelligence operation so planned as to permit plausible denial by the sponsor n00984357 a covert operation not attributable to the organization carrying it out n00984490 the collection of intelligence openly without concealment n00984609 the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy); "an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission" n00985008 reconnaissance (by shortening) n00985106 exploring in order to gain information; "scouting in enemy territory is very dangerous" n00985356 reconnaissance either by visual observation from the air or through the use of airborne sensors n00985516 a method of reconnaissance in which fire is placed on a suspected enemy position in order to cause the enemy to disclose his presence by moving or returning fire n00985746 an offensive operation designed to discover or test the enemy's strength (or to obtain other information) n00985921 a quick look around (originally military slang); "take a shufti while you're out there" n00986080 the detection and identification and evaluation and location of foreign electromagnetic radiations (other than radioactive) n00986275 intelligence activities concerned with identifying and counteracting the threat to security posed by hostile intelligence organizations or by individuals engaged in espionage or sabotage or subversion or terrorism n00986663 the aspect of counterintelligence designed to detect and prevent subversive activities n00986813 counterintelligence designed to detect and counteract sabotage n00986938 the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; "hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire" n00987775 firing at enemy aircraft n00987863 the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target; "they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops"; "the shelling went on for hours without pausing" n00988177 the simultaneous firing of all the armament on one side of a warship n00988320 rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise" n00988556 fire delivered on a specific target in response to a request from the supported unit n00988696 fire on enemy troops or weapons or positions that are near the supported unit and are the most immediate and serious threat to it n00988893 fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal" n00989122 fire on objectives not in the immediate vicinity of your forces but with the objective of destroying enemy reserves and weapons and interfering with the enemy command and supply and communications n00989385 fire delivered in support of part of a force (as opposed to general supporting fire delivered in support of the force as a whole) n00989583 fire from two or more weapons directed at a single target or area (as fire by batteries of two or more warships) n00989773 fire intended to neutralize or destroy enemy weapons n00989937 fire delivered to neutralize or destroy indirect fire weapon systems n00990071 bombardment intended to destroy or neutralize enemy weapons n00990195 mortar fire intended to destroy or neutralize enemy weapons n00990319 intensive prearranged fire delivered when the immanence of enemy attack is discovered n00990474 fire from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross n00990590 fire delivered for the sole purpose of destroying material objects n00990719 fire delivered on a target that is visible to the person aiming it n00990843 fire dispersed so as to engage effectively an area target n00990963 fire that injures or kills an ally n00991070 fire that injures or kills an enemy n00991164 fire approximately parallel to the ground; the center of the cone of fire does rise above 1 meter from the ground n00991336 fire designed to disturb the rest of enemy troops and to curtail movement and to lower enemy morale n00991496 fire delivered on a target that is not itself used as the point of aim for the weapons n00991642 fire directed to an area to prevent the enemy from using that area n00991772 fire that is delivered in order to render the target ineffective or unusable n00991914 fire for which the point of impact (the burst) can be seen by an observer; fire can be adjusted on the basis of the observations n00992102 fire delivered on a target in preparation for an assault n00992221 gunfire aimed a target that is being tracked by radar n00992331 use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens n00992544 geological dating that relies on the proportions of radioactive potassium in a rock sample and its decay product, argon n00992732 a chemical analysis used to determine the age of organic materials based on their content of the radioisotope carbon-14; believed to be reliable up to 40,000 years n00992995 geological dating based on the proportions of radioactive rubidium into its decay product strontium; radioactive rubidium has a half-life of 47,000,000,000 years n00993228 fire delivered to obtain accurate data for subsequent effective engagement of targets n00993377 prearranged fire delivered at a predetermined time n00993488 moving over territory to search for something; "scouring the entire area revealed nothing" n00993651 fire distributed in depth by successive changes in the elevation of the gun n00993787 a very thorough search of a person or a place; "a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs" n00993956 fire delivered by supporting units to protect or assist a unit in combat n00994144 fire on or about a weapon system to degrade its performance below what is needed to fulfill its mission objectives n00994321 fire for which the point of impact (the bursts) cannot be observed n00994449 fire delivered by artillery n00994623 intense and continuous artillery fire n00994745 fire from a cannon that is fired at an elevation greater than that for the maximum range n00994895 artillery fire delivered by a mortar n00994989 artillery or mortar fire delivered in a constant direction at several quadrant elevations n00995134 electronic warfare undertaken to prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum n00995356 electronic warfare undertaken to insure effective friendly use of the electromagnetic spectrum in spite of the enemy's use of electronic warfare n00995588 electronic warfare undertaken under direct control of an operational commander to locate sources of radiated electromagnetic energy for the purpose of immediate threat recognition n00995855 the deliberate insertion of electromagnetic energy into transmission paths with the objective of confusing or deceiving operators n00996056 the use of harmful bacteria as a weapon n00996180 the use of information or information technology during a time of crisis or conflict to achieve or promote specific objectives over a specific adversary or adversaries; "not everyone agrees that information warfare is limited to the realm of traditional warfare" n00996513 a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal n00996673 a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels n00996817 a war in which the major nations of the world are involved n00996969 the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate" n00998037 measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (especially of the sun's rays) n00998196 measuring sensitivity to pain or pressure n00998329 recording anemometrical measurements n00998423 measuring wind speed and direction n00998514 the precise measurement of angles n00998604 measurement and study of the human body and its parts and capacities n00998768 measurement of the pH level and the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations in arterial blood; important in diagnosis of many respiratory diseases n00998982 measuring sensitivity of hearing n00999089 measuring the depths of the oceans n00999245 the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument; "the thermometer needed calibration" n00999588 (music) calibrating something (an instrument or electronic circuit) to a standard frequency n00999787 the act of adjusting something to match a standard n01000068 the act of adjusting or aligning the parts of a device in relation to each other n01000276 the accurate adjustment of the line of sight of a telescope n01000411 an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys n01000610 the division of the scale based on an octave that is divided into twelve exactly equal semitones; "equal temperament is the system commonly used in keyboard instruments" n01000843 the adjustment of a radio receiver or other circuit to a required frequency n01000969 adjustments made to an engine to improve its performance n01001097 an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison n01001344 the alignment of the wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top n01001489 the alignment of the front wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the front than at the back n01001640 the act of adjusting an organ pipe (or wind instrument) so that it conforms to the standards of tone and pitch and color n01001814 measurement of quantities of heat n01001923 measurement of human heads n01002008 measuring the optical density of a substance by shining light on it and measuring its transmission n01002165 measuring the dose of radiation emitted by a radioactive source n01002284 measurement of a fetus (especially the diameter of the head) n01002413 the measurement of specific gravity n01002554 measurement of the elevation of land above sea level n01002677 a generic term used to cover any application of measurement techniques to the quantification of mental functions n01002872 measuring with a micrometer n01002956 the act of making and recording a measurement n01003113 measurement of the dimensions of the bony birth canal (to determine whether vaginal birth is possible) n01003272 measurement of the properties of light (especially luminous intensity) n01003435 the study of chemical compounds inside a cell by means of a cytophotometer n01003570 the act of discovering or expressing the quantity of something n01003729 the act of arranging in grades n01003936 a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades n01004072 the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines" n01004377 measurement of the amount of radioactive material (usually carbon 14) that an object contains; can be used to estimate the age of the object n01004582 the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments; "he has a job meter reading for the gas company" n01004775 measurement at regular intervals of the amplitude of a varying waveform (in order to convert it to digital form) n01004961 the act of measuring depth of water (usually with a sounding line) n01005100 locating a source of sound (as an enemy gun) by measurements of the time the sound arrives at microphones in known positions n01005284 act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale n01005473 the use of a spirometer to measure vital capacity n01005579 the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map; "he studied surveying at college" n01005814 the act of scaling in weight or quantity or dimension n01005957 estimation of the amount of lumber in a log n01006054 diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph n01006188 a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays n01006313 diagnostic technique using a thermograph to record the heat produced by different parts of the body; used to study blood flow and to detect tumors n01006536 the use of thermography to detect breast tumors (which appear as hot spots) n01006675 any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc; "the test was standardized on a large sample of students" n01007053 a psychometric test of intelligence; "they used to think that intelligence is what an intelligence test tests" n01007273 revision of the Binet-Simon Scale n01007372 the first intelligence test n01007463 any test that is intended to assess personality n01007609 any personality test designed to yield information about someone's personality on the basis of their unrestricted response to ambiguous objects or situations n01007907 a projective tests using bilaterally symmetrical inkblots; subjects state what they see in the inkblot n01008097 a projective technique using black-and-white pictures; subjects tell a story about each picture n01008271 one of a battery of related tests n01008378 the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "his organization of the work force was very efficient" n01008801 an arrangement of events that attempts to achieve a maximum effect; "the skillful orchestration of his political campaign" n01009001 a deliberately haphazard arrangement of observations so as to simulate chance n01009190 systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale n01009507 the act of codifying; arranging in a systematic order n01009637 the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions) n01009871 the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement; "there were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list" n01010245 an arrangement according to rank n01010334 the act of arranging in a graduated series n01010458 the action of following in order; "he played the trumps in sequence" n01010684 successive change from one thing or state to another and back again; "a trill is a rapid alternation between the two notes" n01010901 the act of laying out (as by making plans for something) n01011028 the act of putting in alphabetical order n01011166 the act of making a list of items n01011425 making an itemized list of merchandise or supplies on hand; "an inventory may be necessary to see if anything is missing"; "they held an inventory every month" n01011720 an instance of stocktaking; "the auditor did not attend the stocktake or check the valuations" n01011883 calling out an official list of names n01012030 a call of names of those receiving mail n01012125 a call of the names of personnel at a military assembly n01012257 a call of students' names in a classroom n01012360 the activity of putting things together in groups n01012608 the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line n01012712 the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type n01013156 the act of classifying and providing an index in order to make items easier to retrieve n01013316 classifying something again (usually in a new category) n01013434 the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category n01013604 the act or process or arranging persons into classes or social strata n01013770 practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships n01013971 classification according to general type n01014066 the act of gathering something together n01014490 the act of collecting in a mass; the act of agglomerating n01014607 assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence n01014731 the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list); "the job of compiling the inventory took several hours" n01014990 the act of gathering something n01015175 gathering to a center n01015310 the gathering of a ripened crop n01015477 the harvesting of hay n01015551 the activity of collecting bottles; "bottle collection is a hobby of hers" n01015689 the collection and study of mollusc shells n01015843 the collection and removal of garbage n01015996 the collection and study of money (and coins in particular) n01016201 the act or process of picking up or collecting from various places; "garbage pickup is on Mondays and Thursdays" n01016420 the collection and study of postage stamps n01016628 the collection and study of airmail stamps n01016748 the collection of taxes n01016832 grouping by class or kind or size n01016973 the act of organizing as a territory n01017167 sorting and allocating aid on the basis of need for or likely benefit from medical treatment or food n01017320 the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support" n01017550 the act of propping up with shores n01017701 the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely); "there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait" n01017987 the act of continuing an activity without interruption n01018366 the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks" n01018630 the act of doing or performing again n01018951 (psychiatry) mechanical and meaningless repetition of the words of another person (as in schizophrenia) n01019129 doing or saying again; a repeated performance n01019248 repetition of an act needlessly n01019372 the act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof) n01019524 an act of copying n01019703 the act of copying or making a duplicate (or duplicates) of something; "this kind of duplication is wasteful" n01019901 the act of making copies; "Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient" n01020117 the immediate rebroadcast of some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on videotape n01020362 the reproduction of sound n01020488 the reproduction of sound with little or no distortion n01020628 the capacity of a system to reproduce loud sounds without distortion n01020770 the act of reproducing recorded sound; "he was allowed to hear the playback of his testimony" n01020936 copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else n01021119 an imitation or repetition; "the flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life" n01021270 effort to equal or surpass another n01021396 the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators n01021579 the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate" n01021889 the act of abiding (enduring without yielding) n01022008 the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion n01022178 something that survives n01022292 something that has survived from the past; "a holdover from the sixties"; "hangovers from the 19th century" n01022483 the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) n01022824 the discontinuation of a franchise; especially the discontinuation of the right to vote n01022992 the act by a donor that terminates the right of a person to inherit n01023138 the act or instance of a planned discontinuation n01023242 (law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings; "the purpose of intervention is to prevent unnecessary duplication of lawsuits" n01023636 a mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings n01023820 a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error" n01024392 a procedure employed by medical or dental practitioners n01024547 a procedure employed by a dentist n01024643 (genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome n01024811 a procedure for operating something or for dealing with a given situation n01024968 a prescribed procedure to be followed routinely; "rote memorization has been the educator's standard operating procedure for centuries" n01025254 a standard procedure that is followed mindlessly; "the union's support had been in lockstep for years" n01025411 the act of becoming stiff; "stiffening his shoulders, he prepared to advance" n01025563 needlessly time-consuming procedure n01025678 (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality n01026020 (law) an objection grounded on the judge's relationship to one of the parties n01026191 indirect procedure or action; "he tried to find out by indirection" n01026316 a long and complicated and confusing procedure; "all that academic rigmarole was a waste of time" n01026482 an unvarying or habitual method or procedure n01026633 an exhausting routine that leaves no time for relaxation n01026744 a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape; "they fell into a conversational rut" n01026897 any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way; "the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine"; "he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball"; "he disposed of it without ceremony" n01027231 an ancient ritual for preparing and serving and drinking tea n01027379 the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion; "an inaugural ceremony" n01027662 a ceremonial purification of the Roman population every five years following the census n01027859 any customary observance or practice n01028082 a ceremony having religious meaning n01028381 a military custom performed in observance of some event or anniversary n01028534 a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship n01028655 the activity of worshipping n01029114 the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god) n01029323 worship of ancestors n01029406 an established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite of baptism" n01029671 the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) n01029883 a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial; "there's no weeping at an Irish wake" n01030033 a vigil before certain feasts (as e.g. Easter) n01030152 rites performed in connection with a death or burial n01030280 secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities involving singing and dancing and drinking and sexual activity n01030488 offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church n01030642 the practice of quoting from books or plays etc.; "since he lacks originality he must rely on quotation" n01030820 the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies n01031023 exaggerated emphasis on the importance of rites or ritualistic forms in worship n01031194 the act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite n01031392 the Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day of his life n01031563 going without clothes as a social practice n01031705 the habitual practice of systematization and classification n01031858 the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex n01032040 the act of public worship following prescribed rules; "the Sunday service" n01032368 a service conducted in a house of worship; "don't be late for church" n01032810 a short religious service n01032892 a service at which people sing hymns and pray together n01033024 a service conducted in a place of worship that has its own altar; "he was late for chapel" n01033184 a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship n01033345 the Christian worship services n01033458 a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities; "the offices of the mass" n01033714 canonical prayers recited daily by priests (e.g. the breviary of the Roman Catholic Church) n01033903 a Roman Catholic office honoring the Virgin Mary; similar to but shorter than the Divine Office n01034077 an office read or sung before a burial mass in the Roman Catholic Church n01034233 service committing a body to the grave; "the committal service will be held next Monday" n01034385 a service in the Roman Catholic Church formerly read or chanted at 3 PM (the ninth hour counting from sunrise) but now somewhat earlier n01034571 a late afternoon or evening worship service n01034685 (Roman Catholic Church) vespers of the office for the dead n01034816 a devotional service (especially on New Year's Eve) n01034925 a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction n01035504 the traditional Passover supper of Jesus with his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion n01035667 (Judaism) the ceremonial dinner on the first night (or both nights) of Passover n01035853 a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine n01036194 the part of the Eucharist when bread and wine are offered to God n01036333 the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist; "the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation" n01036624 participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox) n01036778 the act of becoming betrothed or engaged n01036903 the ceremony or sacrament of marriage n01036996 the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony; "their marriage was conducted in the chapel" n01037294 a ritual performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes status (as from adolescence to adulthood) n01037469 archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast n01037577 a marriage performed by a government official rather than by a clergyman n01037710 a marriage for love's sake; not an arranged marriage n01037819 a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth; "most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism" n01038147 the act of baptizing someone by pouring water on their head n01038261 the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) n01038375 giving a Christian name at baptism n01038485 a form of baptism in which part or all of a person's body is submerged n01038629 baptism by immersion three times (in the names in turn of the Trinity) n01038761 a sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church n01038895 a ceremony held in the synagogue (usually at Pentecost) to admit as adult members of the Jewish community young men and women who have successfully completed a course of study in Judaism n01039140 a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution n01039307 (Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution n01039560 the act of being shriven n01039637 a Catholic sacrament; a priest anoints a dying person with oil and prays for salvation n01039822 the sacrament of ordination n01039925 a religious ceremony in which something is made holy n01040128 (Roman Catholic Church) an act of the Pope who declares that a deceased person lived a holy life and is worthy of public veneration; a first step toward canonization n01040390 (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints n01040646 (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God; "the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church" n01040943 loyalty and commitment to the interests of your own minority or ethnic group rather than to society as a whole n01041111 a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal); "his consecration to study" n01041349 the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist n01041498 the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity; "oblations for aid to the poor" n01041674 anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual n01041835 the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony n01041968 the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving); "the priest sank to his knees in prayer" n01042242 (Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Churches) the celebration of the Eucharist n01042465 a solemn and elaborate Mass with music n01042578 a Mass recited without music n01042661 a Mass celebrated for the dead n01042764 (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently); "he returned to his devotions" n01042998 (Hinduism) loving devotion to a deity leading to salvation and nirvana; open to all persons independent of caste or sex n01043189 a Roman Catholic devotion consisting of prayers on nine consecutive days n01043333 (Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary n01043693 the act of praying for divine protection n01043820 the act of worshiping blindly and to excess n01043989 the worship given to God alone n01044084 the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God n01044268 the idolization of William Shakespeare n01044363 the worship of sacred images n01044448 religious zeal; the willingness to serve God n01044761 the worship of yourself n01044867 the worship of the Bible n01044983 the worship of words n01045091 the worship of symbols n01045202 the worship of human beings n01045306 the worship of women n01045413 the worship of a lord because of his rank or title n01045520 the worship of miracles n01045621 the worship of places n01045714 the worship of trees n01045807 the worship of planets or stars n01045924 the worship of the cosmos n01046006 the acts or rites of worshiping devils n01046167 the worship of fire n01046257 the worship of saints n01046348 the worship of the sun n01046441 the worship of animals n01046571 the worship of fish n01046664 the worship of a single god but without claiming that it is the only god n01046792 the worship of snakes n01046888 the worship of the moon n01046984 the activity of causing to have energy and be active n01047191 the activity of thrilling or markedly exciting some person or group n01047338 bringing again into activity and prominence; "the revival of trade"; "a revival of a neglected play by Moliere"; "the Gothic revival in architecture" n01047803 the revival of learning and culture n01047937 the activity of spiritual or physical renewal n01048059 a revival from inactivity and disuse; "it produced a resurrection of hope" n01048210 the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness; "although he was apparently drowned, resuscitation was accomplished by artificial respiration" n01048466 the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something n01048697 the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward); "she gave the trophy but he made the presentation" n01048912 the activity of keeping something secret n01049266 the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; "he is a master of disguise" n01049475 activity that tries to conceal something; "no mask could conceal his ignorance"; "they moved in under a mask of friendship" n01049685 the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" n01049992 a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment" n01050187 concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public n01050356 the secrecy of police officers who lie or look the other way to protect other police officers; "the blue wall cracked when some officers refused to take part in the cover-up" n01050627 concealing something under the ground n01050763 the act of burying again n01050872 an action intended to conceal or confuse or obscure; "requesting new powers of surveillance is just a smokescreen to hide their failures" n01051082 avoiding detection by moving carefully n01051221 concealing the source of illegally gotten money n01051331 the act of putting something in a certain place n01051801 the act of positioning close together (or side by side); "it is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors" n01052078 the careful juxtaposition of shapes in a pattern; "a tessellation of hexagons" n01052215 the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others n01052372 the act of orienting n01052450 the act of fixing firmly in place; "he ordered the planting of policemen outside every doorway" n01052618 the act of planting or setting in the ground n01052739 the act of placing in a new position n01052853 the act of putting something in position; "he gave a final set to his hat" n01053067 the placement of one thing on top of another n01053207 the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument n01053404 (geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide n01053617 continuing or remaining in a place or state; "they had a nice stay in Paris"; "a lengthy hospital stay"; "a four-month stay in bankruptcy court" n01053920 the act of dwelling in a place n01054227 the act of lodging n01054335 an act of being a tenant or occupant n01054545 the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place (said of both animals and men); "he studied the creation and inhabitation and demise of the colony" n01054876 the act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married) n01055065 cohabitation without being legally married n01055165 the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp n01055360 a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest) n01055493 a visit in an official or professional capacity; "the pastor's calls on his parishioners"; "the salesman's call on a customer" n01055688 (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order); "the doctor goes on his rounds first thing every morning"; "the postman's rounds"; "we enjoyed our round of the local bars" n01055954 a brief social visit; "senior professors' wives no longer make afternoon calls on newcomers"; "the characters in Henry James' novels are forever paying calls on each other, usually in the parlor of some residence" n01056236 the activity of making visits; "the purpose was to promote homes, clubs, visiting, and other services" n01056411 a brief stay in the course of a journey; "they made a stopover to visit their friends" n01056713 a break in a journey for the night n01056804 a brief stop at a pit during an automobile race to take on fuel or service the car n01056941 a stop during an automobile trip for rest and refreshment n01057053 a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance; "a one-night stand" n01057200 the activity of supplying or providing something n01057631 supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc n01057759 the act of supplying food and nourishment n01058049 feeding an infant n01058181 feeding a baby or animal whenever it shows a need n01058291 feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat n01058539 feeding consisting of delivering liquid nutrients through a tube passing through the nose and into the stomach n01058715 feeding a nutrient solution into the stomach through a tube through a surgically created opening n01058870 nourishing at the breast n01058983 administration of nutrients through a vein n01059096 excessive feeding n01059189 feeding someone (as a baby) from a spoon n01059306 feeding a baby or animal according to a fixed schedule (e.g., every 4 hours) n01059445 administration of a nutritionally adequate solution through a catheter into the vena cava; used in cases of long-term coma or severe burns or severe gastrointestinal syndromes n01059719 the activity of supplying or taking on fuel n01059900 the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession n01060101 the provision of health care n01060234 the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity); "a new issue of stamps"; "the last issue of penicillin was over a month ago" n01060530 (corporation law) the authorization and delivery of shares of stock for sale to the public or the shares thus offered at a particular time n01060745 handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed n01060924 the act of supplying something n01061029 the activity of supplying a stock of something; "he supervised the stocking of the stream with trout" n01061203 the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort n01061333 the act of demanding; "the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money" n01061526 act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees" n01061726 unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty" n01061945 demand for something as rightful or due; "they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day" n01062136 demand for payment in accordance with an insurance policy n01062255 a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration" n01062468 depletion or loss of intellectual and technical personnel n01062583 being inactive; being less active n01062817 temporary inactivity n01062997 a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate" n01063234 a week or more of recess during the spring term at school n01063350 the act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech" n01063578 the act of suspending activity temporarily n01063697 an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement; "a halt in the arms race"; "a nuclear freeze" n01063939 the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); "the wait was an ordeal for him" n01064148 freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool" n01064468 confinement to bed continuously (as in the case of some sick or injured persons) n01064613 relaxed and easy activity; "the laziness of the day helped her to relax" n01064758 a long stay in bed in the morning n01064863 quiet and inactive restfulness n01065057 inactivity that is passive and monotonous, comparable to the inactivity of plant life; "their holiday was spent in sleep and vegetation" n01065286 freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity; "he lacked the leisure for golf" n01065441 having no employment n01065607 carefree idleness n01065687 time that is free from duties or responsibilities n01065805 the act of taking a vacation n01065945 a holiday where you do the same things you do at work n01066061 the practice of taking holidays in a caravan n01066163 the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time n01066545 detention of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure n01066689 a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting; "his forbearance to reply was alarming" n01066881 act of putting off to a future time n01067070 the act of postponing to another time or place n01067192 discontinuation of the meeting (of a legislative body) without dissolving it n01067362 the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time n01067577 the act of slowing down or falling behind n01067819 the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working n01068012 (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches n01068184 the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts n01068423 the act of tarrying n01068528 an instance of sudden interruption n01068633 shouting to interrupt a speech with which you disagree n01068773 act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite n01069012 rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint n01069125 abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) n01069311 (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) n01069578 the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses n01069777 abstaining from excess n01069867 abstaining from alcohol n01069980 abstaining from food n01070187 the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) n01070432 control of the flow of traffic in a building or a city n01070566 the control of traffic by a policeman stationed at an intersection n01070708 control (by agreement among producers or by government) of the price of a commodity in interstate commerce n01070892 (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires n01071090 the act of tolerating something n01071213 lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers n01071411 leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw himself on the mercy of the court" n01071746 an activity that affords enjoyment; "he puts duty before pleasure" n01071921 an activity that affords excessive pleasure and enjoyment n01072072 act of receiving pleasure from something n01072236 the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief n01072402 the activity of laughing; the manifestation of joy or mirth or scorn; "he enjoyed the laughter of the crowd" n01072565 act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services" n01072780 the act or an instance of satisfying n01072984 the act of achieving full gratification n01073097 the act of satisfying your own desires and giving yourself pleasure n01073241 the act of indulging or gratifying a desire n01073556 the act of one who pleases n01073655 excessive indulgence; "the child was spoiled by overindulgence" n01073824 any act of immoderate indulgence; "an orgy of shopping"; "an emotional binge"; "a splurge of spending" n01073995 the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding n01074252 (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure n01074498 the act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice" n01074694 the act of blocking n01074970 the interdiction of a nation's lines of communication at sea by the use of naval power n01075117 the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack n01075567 the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged; "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta" n01075725 a tactic used to mislead or delay n01075893 stalling or delaying especially by refusing to answer questions or cooperate n01076046 the act of stopping something; "the third baseman made some remarkable stops"; "his stoppage of the flow resulted in a flood" n01076359 the act or process of complicating n01076488 the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety n01076724 the act of discouraging; "the discouragement of petty theft" n01076863 the military doctrine that an enemy will be deterred from using nuclear weapons as long as he can be destroyed as a consequence; "when two nations both resort to nuclear deterrence the consequence could be mutual destruction" n01077190 (military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy n01077350 the act of preventing; "there was no bar against leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza" n01077738 the act of preventing something from occurring; "averting danger was his responsibility" n01077881 the act of prevention by legal means; "they achieved his debarment from holding public office" n01078086 the act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified n01078279 the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving; "he resorted to the interception of his daughter's letters"; "he claimed that the interception of one missile by another would be impossible" n01078572 the prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons); "they protested that the nonproliferation treaty was just a plot to maintain the hegemony of those who already had nuclear weapons"; "nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation are closely related goals" n01079042 the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively n01079295 the prevention of disease n01079396 (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring; "the goalie made a brilliant save"; "the relief pitcher got credit for a save" n01079604 forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; "the suppression of heresy"; "the quelling of the rebellion"; "the stifling of all dissent" n01079951 the minimization of tax liability by lawful methods n01080062 (law) the disqualification of a judge or jury by reason of prejudice or conflict of interest; a judge can be recused by objections of either party or judges can disqualify themselves n01080366 action taken by a group of people n01081197 activity considered appropriate on social occasions n01081346 the practice of communal living and common ownership n01081456 the act of forming an alliance or confederation n01081628 the act of consorting with or joining with others; "you cannot be convicted of criminal guilt by association" n01081867 associating with others in a brotherly or friendly way; especially with an enemy n01082061 the act of becoming formally connected or joined; "welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university" n01082274 affiliation anew n01082350 the action of people mingling and coming into contact; "all the random mingling and idle talk made him hate literary parties" n01082548 the action of changing from colonial to independent status n01082720 the act of disbanding; "the orchestra faced the prospect of disbandment" n01082886 the act terminating an established state of affairs; especially ending a connection with the Church of England n01083077 the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning n01083350 distributing again; "the revolution resulted in a redistribution of wealth" n01083504 the act of dispensing (giving out in portions) n01083645 the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan; "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state" n01084180 a new apportionment (especially a new apportionment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census results) n01084489 a redistribution of something; "there was a reshuffle of cabinet officers" n01084637 the act of apportioning or distributing something; "the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions" n01084848 a reapportioning of something n01084932 the act of rationing; "during the war the government imposed rationing of food and gasoline" n01085098 the allotment of some amount by dividing something; "death gets more than its share of attention from theologians" n01085337 the act of distributing playing cards; "the deal was passed around the table clockwise" n01085567 an incorrect deal n01085656 distribution of part of the federal tax income to states and municipalities n01085793 a distribution in shares n01085937 acting generously n01086081 the act of giving n01086356 the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift n01086572 the act of granting rights; "the accordance to Canada of rights of access" n01086744 the act of endowing with a permanent source of income; "his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time" n01086945 governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need; "she lives on welfare" n01087178 government provision for unemployed, injured, or aged people; financed by contributions from employers and employees as well as by government revenue n01087498 social insurance program in Britain; based on contributions from employers and employees; provides payments to unemployed and sick and retired people as well as medical services n01087740 benefits paid to bring incomes up to minimum levels established by law n01087939 social welfare program in the U.S.; includes old-age and survivors insurance and some unemployment insurance and old-age assistance n01088168 aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped; "he has been on relief for many years" n01088304 money received from the state n01088437 payment by a United States agency to unemployed people n01088563 insurance paid to the elderly n01088656 insurance paid to surviving spouses n01088757 social insurance for the disabled n01088857 social insurance for the ill and injured n01089009 health care for the aged; a federally administered system of health insurance available to persons aged 65 and over n01089179 health care for the needy; a federally and state-funded program n01089297 health care that is provided by a health care professional in the first contact of a patient with the health care system n01089483 voluntary promotion of human welfare n01089635 an activity or gift that benefits the public at large n01089778 act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity n01090018 a pledged contribution n01090117 money or goods contributed to the poor n01090225 making voluntary contributions to aid the poor n01090342 giving money or food or clothing to a needy person n01090446 transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) n01091905 the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services; "Venice was an important center of trade with the East"; "they are accused of conspiring to constrain trade" n01092315 trade that is conducted legally n01092403 trade that satisfies certain criteria on the supply chain of the goods involved, usually including fair payment for producers; often with other social and environmental considerations n01092643 international trade free of government interference n01092769 an agreement for free trade between the United States and Canada and Mexico; became effective in 1994 for ten years n01092974 commerce conducted electronically (as on the internet) n01093085 reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries); "he earns his living from the interchange of currency" n01093380 act of exchanging one type of money or security for another n01093532 conversion of an investment trust into a unit investment trust n01093666 disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned n01093855 the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest n01093965 a kind of hedged investment meant to capture slight differences in price; when there is a difference in the price of something on two different markets the arbitrageur simultaneously buys at the lower price and sells at the higher price n01094293 arbitrage involving risk; as in the simultaneous purchase of stock in a target company and sale of stock in its potential acquirer; if the takeover fails the arbitrageur may lose a great deal of money n01094575 a corporation's first offer to sell stock to the public n01094725 the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects; "computers are now widely used in business" n01095753 activity undertaken as part of a commercial enterprise n01095966 a business especially one run on a large scale; "a large-scale farming operation"; "a multinational operation"; "they paid taxes on every stage of the operation"; "they had to consolidate their operations" n01096245 the volume of commercial activity; "business is good today"; "show me where the business was today" n01096454 the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; "even before noon there was a considerable patronage" n01096674 any enterprise in which losses and gains cancel out; "at the end of the year the accounting department showed that it was a wash" n01096873 habitual patronage; "I have given this tailor my custom for many years" n01096997 very large and profitable volume of commercial activity n01097119 a particular kind of commercial enterprise; "they are outstanding in their field" n01097292 the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold; "without competition there would be no market"; "they were driven from the marketplace" n01097739 an illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of rationing or controls n01097920 a market in which more people want to sell than want to buy n01098071 an unofficial market in which goods are bought and sold at prices lower than the official price set by a regulatory agency n01098265 a market in which more people want to buy than want to sell n01098404 the market in which workers compete for jobs and employers compete for workers n01098541 a commercial enterprise owned by the people who work for it n01098698 the commercial activity of providing funds and capital n01098968 the financial activities of corporation n01099109 the act of financing n01099231 large and complex financial transactions (often used with the implication that those individuals or institutions who engage in them are unethical) n01099436 the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit n01099768 investing in United States businesses by foreign citizens (often involves stock ownership of the business) n01099946 investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses) n01100147 financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares n01100273 transacting business with a bank; depositing or withdrawing funds or requesting a loan etc. n01100491 banking in which transactions are conducted by means of electronic communication (via telephone or computer) n01100658 engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc. n01100877 a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners n01101114 the business of selling merchandise at a discount n01101227 the business of selling real estate n01101329 the business of drawing public attention to goods and services n01101571 forceful and insistent advertising n01101661 suggestive or persuasive advertising n01101753 circulating printed notices as a means of advertising n01101958 the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution n01102256 (computer science) the use of microcomputers with graphics capacity to produce printed materials n01102436 the communication of something to the public; making information generally known n01102574 the act of publishing again n01102712 a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story n01102862 publication in serial form n01103000 the craft of composing type and printing from it n01103159 the business of producing printed material for sale or distribution n01103374 the act of intaglio printing n01103492 using photography to produce a plate for printing n01103614 the act of issuing printed materials n01103788 the business of packing; "his business is packaging for transport" n01103964 wholesale packaging of meat for future sale (including slaughtering and processing and distribution to retailers) n01104174 the act of packaging cargo into unit loads n01104324 providing food and services n01104406 a large-scale farming enterprise n01104544 growing vegetables for the market n01104637 the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones; "their main business is home construction"; "workers in the building trades" n01105038 construction of inferior buildings for a quick profit n01105152 the act of laying slates for a roof n01105259 the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials n01105635 transportation by air n01105737 ship traffic; "the channel will be open to navigation as soon as the ice melts" n01105909 the activity of transporting goods by truck n01106118 the work of taking something away in a cart or truck and disposing of it n01106272 transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates n01106460 rapid transport of goods n01106587 transport by boat or aircraft n01106715 trade from upper-class customers n01106808 the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities); "no transactions are possible without him"; "he has always been honest is his dealings with me" n01107359 transactions of professional or public interest; "news of current affairs"; "great affairs of state" n01107549 affairs between nations; "you can't really keep up with world affairs by watching television" n01107726 financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records n01107932 transferring ownership n01108150 (law) the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another; "the power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership" n01108402 act of transferring property title from one person to another n01108641 act of transferring a title or right or claim to another n01108753 the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another n01108971 the delivery of personal property in trust by the bailor to the bailee n01109114 the transfer of goods and services to an ally to aid in a common cause; "lend-lease during World War II was extremely generous" n01109311 transfer of property from ecclesiastical to civil possession n01109467 the act of giving something in return for something received; "deductible losses on sales or exchanges of property are allowable" n01109687 an equal exchange; "we had no money so we had to live by barter" n01109934 the swapping of horses (accompanied by much bargaining) n01110063 act of exchanging favors for mutual gain; especially trading of influence or votes among legislators to gain passage of certain projects n01110274 a particular instance of buying or selling; "it was a package deal"; "I had no further trade with him"; "he's a master of the business deal" n01110633 a deal to provide military arms n01110720 a business deal on a trivial scale n01110811 a transaction in the stock market at a price below the price of the preceding transaction n01110973 a transaction in the stock market at a price above the price of the preceding transaction n01111133 obtaining funds from a lender n01111236 borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan n01111375 the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car) n01111569 the transaction in 1867 in which the United States Secretary of State William Henry Seward purchased Alaska from Russia n01111750 the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country n01111952 the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country n01112132 secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due n01112289 the smuggling of guns and ammunition into a country secretly and illegally n01112420 the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service; "most companies have a manager in charge of marketing" n01112739 marketing via a promotion delivered directly to the individual prospective customer n01112885 the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer n01113068 the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money n01113595 a way of selling a company's product either directly or via distributors; "possible distribution channels are wholesalers or small retailers or retail chains or direct mailers or your own stores" n01113867 buying and selling; especially illicit trade n01114055 traffic in illegal drugs n01114172 traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments n01114284 traffic in slaves; especially in Black Africans transported to America in the 16th to 19th centuries n01114458 the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale n01114646 the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers n01114824 a particular instance of selling; "he has just made his first sale"; "they had to complete the sale before the banks closed" n01115017 the sale by a company of a product line or a subsidiary or a division n01115162 the activity of persuading someone to buy; "it was a hard sell" n01115348 selling (an article or cartoon) for publication in many magazines or newspapers at the same time; "he received a comfortable income from the syndication of his work" n01115589 selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market n01115734 a method of selling in which the price is reduced until a buyer is found n01115866 the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers n01116026 the use of the telephone as an interactive medium for promotion and sales n01116206 automatic transmission and measurement of data from remote sources by wire or radio or other means n01116360 the measurement of temperature n01116466 the measurement of changes in weight as a function of changes in temperature used as a technique of chemically analyzing substances n01116696 the measurement of intraocular pressure by determining the amount of force needed to make a slight indentation in the cornea n01116876 receiving orders via telephone n01116968 the act of selling goods for a living n01117164 a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit n01117318 the measurement of viscosity n01117454 the selling of something purchased n01117541 the general activity of selling; "they tried to boost sales"; "laws limit the sale of handguns" n01117723 an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices; "they held a sale to reduce their inventory"; "I got some great bargains at their annual sale" n01118182 a sale of miscellany; often for charity; "the church bazaar" n01118338 bazaar at which books are sold or auctioned off in order to raise funds for a worthy cause n01118495 a fair at which objects made by craftsmen are offered for sale n01118614 an outdoor sale at which people sell things from the trunk of their car n01118776 a sale to reduce inventory n01118890 a sale intended to dispose of all remaining stock n01119012 a sale of merchandise supposedly damaged by fire n01119116 a sale of assets at very low prices typically when the seller faces bankruptcy n01119250 an outdoor sale of used personal or household items held on the seller's premises n01119401 a sale of all the tangible assets of a business that is about to close; "during the Great Depression going-out-of-business sales were very common" n01119620 a sale in order to obtain money (as a sale of stock or a sale of the estate of a bankrupt person) or the money so obtained n01119850 a sale of donated articles n01119949 a sale of a relatively large number of assets (stocks or bonds or commodities) at a low price typically done to dispose of them rather than as normal trade n01120176 a sale of household linens n01120259 the trade of a funeral director n01120348 the craft of upholstering n01120448 the act of paying money n01120855 the deliberate act of failing to pay money; "his evasion of all his creditors"; "he was indicted for nonpayment" n01121070 payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers n01121245 payment (usually by doctors or lawyers) of part of the fee in return for the referral n01121390 the act of paying too much n01121492 payment in advance n01121585 payment for the release of someone n01121690 the act of returning money received previously n01121855 the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses; "adequate remuneration for his work" n01122037 giving in acknowledgment of obligation n01122149 the act of spending or disbursing money n01122387 payment by one nation for protection by another n01122488 the act of paying less than required n01122601 the act of spending money for goods or services n01122754 spending money raised by borrowing; used by governments to stimulate their economy n01122938 the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years n01123095 the movement of persons from one country or locality to another n01123304 a large migration of people to a newly discovered gold field n01123420 a headlong rush of people on a common impulse; "when he shouted `fire' there was a stampede to the exits" n01123598 control exerted (actively or passively) by group action n01124110 social control achieved as a manifestation of self-will or general consent n01124246 a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards n01124384 control over the growth of population; a government program n01124508 the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government; "unemployment dominated the politics of the inter-war years"; "government agencies multiplied beyond the control of representative politics" n01124794 the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government" n01125562 government that is inefficient or dishonest n01125693 the act of making or enacting laws n01125959 legislation that makes something illegal; "the criminalization of marijuana" n01126151 legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal n01126335 (law) government activities seeking to dissolve corporate trusts and monopolies (especially under the United States antitrust laws) n01126564 the craft and science of growing grapes and making wine n01126709 the cultivation of grapes and grape vines; grape growing n01126856 the passing of a law by a legislative body n01127019 the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to n01127245 the act of compelling by force of authority n01127379 the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; "the agency was created for the implementation of the policy" n01127623 the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) n01127874 the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition; "he made trade protection a plank in the party platform" n01128137 ensuring obedience to the laws n01128266 the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws n01128390 social control by dominating n01128547 domination of a political organization by a party boss n01128655 the act of mastering or subordinating someone n01128806 domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others n01128984 the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; "the socialization of children to the norms of their culture" n01129363 socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners; "her cultivation was remarkable" n01129532 helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important" n01129920 the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr n01130560 an obligation arising out of considerations of right and wrong; "he did it out of a feeling of moral obligation" n01130735 the obligation of those of high rank to be honorable and generous (often used ironically) n01130905 the duty of proving a disputed charge n01131004 the responsibilities of a citizen n01131135 the civic duty to serve on a jury n01131224 duty of a child to its parents n01131330 some duty that is essential and urgent n01131425 a duty that is incumbent upon you n01131515 acts which the law requires be done or forborne n01131656 the legal duty of a fiduciary to act in the best interests of the beneficiary n01131794 the care that a reasonable man would exercise under the circumstances; the standard for determining legal duty n01131993 supervised care for delinquent or neglected children usually in an institution or substitute home n01132148 more attention and consideration than is normally bestowed by prudent persons; "the pilot exercised great care in landing" n01132327 the guardianship and control exercised by a deity; "divine providence" n01132472 such care as a careless or inattentive person would exercise n01132590 all that is normally required in some area of responsibility n01132709 the supposed responsibility of the white race to provide care for their non-white subjects n01132864 behavior intended to please your parents; "their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes" n01133106 the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power n01133281 the act of managing something; "he was given overall management of the program"; "is the direction of the economy a function of government?" n01133760 the direction of an orchestra or choir; "he does not use a baton for conducting" n01133933 creation and maintenance of a database n01134037 the management of money and credit and banking and investments n01134244 the management of a household n01134330 bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf n01134479 management that is careless or inefficient; "he accomplished little due to the mismanagement of his energies" n01134699 the complete mismanagement or mishandling of a situation; "a typical bureaucratic screwup" n01134861 the management of someone or something; "the handling of prisoners"; "the treatment of water sewage"; "the right to equal treatment in the criminal justice system" n01135163 the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances n01135372 method or manner of conduct in relation to others; "honest dealing" n01135529 management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group n01135795 keeping watch over examination candidates to prevent cheating n01135952 a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) n01136265 the way of administering a business n01136375 administration of the activities contributing directly to an organization's output n01136519 the act of organizing a business or an activity related to a business; "he was brought in to supervise the organization of a new department" n01136985 the act of administering or being in charge of something; "he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time" n01137206 the tiresome but essential details that must be taken care of and tasks that must be performed in running an organization; "he sets policy and leaves all the administrivia to his assistant" n01137455 shrewd or crafty management of public affairs; "we was innocent of stratagems and polity" n01137597 an organization chartered for other than profit-making activities n01137760 the organization of a business according to scientific principles of management in order to increase efficiency n01137987 the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes); "a committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum"; "top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup" n01138399 organizing yourself (especially organizing your own labor union) n01138547 organizing into or administering as a syndicate n01138670 the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant n01139000 the act of final authorization; "it had the sanction of the church" n01139194 the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization n01139490 sanction by a religious rite; "they are living together without benefit of clergy" n01139636 by the sanction or authority of; "halt in the name of the law" n01139749 authoritative approval n01139830 the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on n01140029 the act of withdrawing certification or terminating a franchise n01140193 the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards); "a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools" n01140471 the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions n01140658 the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory n01140839 authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions n01141160 the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government) n01141366 formal authorization to get a loan (usually from a bank) n01141482 routine authorization of an action without questions n01141593 permission to proceed; "the plane was given clearance to land" n01141729 formal permission to depart; "he gave me his conge" n01141841 the act of allowing; "He objected to the allowance of smoking in the dining room" n01142014 an exemption from some rule or obligation n01142150 an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation); "a zoning variance" n01142324 official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion) n01142519 management through specified channels of communication n01142843 the production of a canal or a conversion to canals n01143040 the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; "preparations for the ceremony had begun" n01143409 the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work n01143580 preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation; "we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago" n01143760 the withdrawal and redistribution of forces in an attempt to use them more effectively n01143957 final preparation and adjustments n01144046 the act of making something ready n01144133 an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action; "the planning was more fun than the trip itself" n01144355 setting an order and time for planned events n01144555 act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip n01144716 exercising in preparation for strenuous activity n01144876 the act of guiding or showing the way n01145015 a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force n01145219 a sudden and decisive overthrow of a government that gained power by a coup d'etat n01145359 the act of controlling by restraining someone or something; "the unlawful restraint of trade" n01145688 a figurative restraint; "asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"; "kept a tight leash on his emotions"; "he's always gotten a long leash" n01145905 a depressing restraint; "rain put a damper on our picnic plans" n01146039 the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" n01146288 the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team" n01146576 the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them n01146768 the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison) n01146993 the act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot) n01147135 confinement to your own home n01147222 (law) confinement without legal authority n01147347 holding by the police; "the suspect is in custody" n01147451 the act of containing; keeping something from spreading; "the containment of the AIDS epidemic"; "the containment of the rebellion" n01147676 a strategy of defense in cases of bioterrorism; vaccination only of people exposed and others who are in contact with them; "ring containment is a proven method of halting a smallpox epidemic" n01147950 the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation; "a suppression of the newspaper" n01148182 severely repressive actions n01148283 the imposition of order or discipline n01148398 imposition again n01148491 any act that tends to prevent free competition in business n01148614 the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary); "the restriction of the infection to a focal area" n01148904 restriction imposed by the government on documents or weapons that are available only to certain authorized people n01149115 reduction or removal by the government of restrictions on a classified document or weapon n01149303 a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement n01149480 the act of circumscribing n01149621 the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others n01149793 restrictions placed on the immature n01149911 the action or process of compressing n01150096 decrease in the diameter of blood vessels n01150200 act of depriving someone of food or money or rights; "nutritional privation"; "deprivation of civil rights" n01150467 the act of making someone poor n01150662 the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine; "the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender"; "they were charged with the starvation of children in their care" n01150938 the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) n01151097 the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined; "a wonderful skill in the pacification of crying infants"; "his unsuccessful mollification of the mob" n01151407 the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity n01151605 the act of bringing something under international control n01151788 changing something from private to state ownership or control n01152033 changing something from state to private ownership or control n01152300 the action of rendering national in character n01152461 the action of forming or becoming a nation n01152583 the act of causing tribal people to abandon their customs and adopt urban ways of living n01152787 the organization of a nation or economy on the basis of collectivism n01152973 the organization of a nation of the basis of communism n01153139 a change from private property to public property owned by the community n01153305 the act of constituting a political unity out of a number of separate states or colonies or provinces so that each member retains the management of its internal affairs n01153548 unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice n01153861 (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support n01154083 the system of patronage in communist countries; controlled by committees in the Communist Party n01154237 discrimination in favor of the able-bodied n01154373 discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people n01154487 favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications) n01154661 discrimination against people who are overweight n01154772 discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people n01154900 favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) n01155044 discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race n01155253 a form of racism consisting of the (alleged) policy of policemen who stop and search vehicles driven by persons belonging to particular racial groups n01155465 the activity of changing something (art or education or society or morality etc.) so it is no longer under the control or influence of religion n01155722 the act of changing the institution that invests your pension plan without incurring a tax penalty n01155893 discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex n01156070 activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women n01156262 discrimination (usually in employment) that excludes one sex (usually women) to the benefit of the other sex n01156438 act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops" n01156899 the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war n01157138 the act of renovating and fitting out a ship n01157275 outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts) n01157384 the act of arming again; "he opposed the rearmament of Japan after World War II" n01157557 act of reducing or depriving of arms; "the disarmament of the aggressor nations must be complete" n01157850 compulsory military service n01158064 the act of drafting into military service n01158190 act of changing from a war basis to a peace basis including disbanding or discharging troops; "demobilization of factories"; "immediate demobilization of the reserves" n01158543 the act of militarizing again n01158690 the imposition of standards or regulations; "a committee was appointed to recommend terminological standardization" n01159025 the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable; "he worked for price stabilization for farm products"; "wage stabilization is necessary for industrial peace"; "stabilization means that the product can be handled under atmospheric conditions" n01159461 the action of destabilizing; making something less stable (especially of a government or country or economy) n01159776 the act of stylizing; causing to conform to a particular style n01159964 the act of conventionalizing; conforming to a conventional style n01160170 the imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state n01160342 the act of punishing n01160729 the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows n01161017 verbal punishment n01161161 the infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime n01161411 punishment prohibited by the 8th amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture or degradation or punishment too severe for the crime committed n01161635 a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home; "the detention of tardy pupils" n01161821 the act of punishing; "the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received" n01162062 punishment of a group by cutting off commercial dealings with them; "the economic strangulation of the Jews by the Nazi Party" n01162257 self-punishment inflicted by whipping n01162376 putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment n01162529 punishment for one's actions; "you have to face the music"; "take your medicine" n01162672 punishment inflicted on yourself n01162784 the act of slapping on the buttocks; "he gave the brat a good spanking" n01162928 threat of a penalty; "the policy so far is all stick and no carrot" n01163047 beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment n01163316 beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation n01163429 the act of whipping with a horsewhip; "that villain needs a good horsewhipping" n01163586 the use of electricity to administer punishment or torture; "they used cattle prods to administer electric shocks" n01163779 putting a condemned person to death n01164063 a form of punishment in which a person is forced to run between two lines of men facing each other and armed with clubs or whips to beat the victim n01164275 punishment inflicted by kicking the victim in the behind n01164394 the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death) n01164618 execution by fire n01164730 the burning to death of heretics (as during the Spanish Inquisition) n01164874 a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead; "in those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment" n01165112 execution by electricity n01165224 execution by cutting off the victim's head n01165337 the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross n01165537 voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing n01165692 the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) n01165919 (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law n01166092 the social control of offenders through a system of imprisonment and rehabilitation and probation and parole n01166258 the act of changing one thing for another thing; "Adam was promised immortality in exchange for his disobedience"; "there was an interchange of prisoners" n01166517 (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes; "after a short rally Connors won the point" n01166760 an exchange that occurs as a compromise; "I faced a tradeoff between eating and buying my medicine" n01166926 the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another n01167146 the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person n01167385 the act of obeying meanly (especially obeying in a humble manner or for unworthy reasons) n01167548 abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body n01167710 bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension n01167847 any hard struggle between equally matched groups n01167952 a bitter struggle for territory or power or control or rights; "a turf war erupted between street gangs"; "the president's resignation was the result of a turf war with the board of directors" n01168199 actions counter to the main group activity; "political crosscurrents disrupted the conference" n01168369 a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands n01168569 the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place" n01168840 a contest in which intelligence rather than violence is used n01168961 a struggle between rivals n01169112 a series of competing bids n01169200 competition (real or figurative) for popular support n01169317 group action in opposition to those in power n01169598 group refusal to resort to violence even in defense against violence n01169744 the act of hostile groups opposing each other; "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"; "the invaders encountered stiff opposition" n01170047 resistance by potential customers to aggressive selling practices n01170175 strife resulting from a lack of agreement n01170320 a defiant act n01170406 violence exhibited by drivers in traffic n01170502 a public act of violence by an unruly mob n01170666 a riot caused by hatred for one another of members of different races in the same community n01170813 coming into conflict with n01170962 the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; "a fight broke out at the hockey game"; "there was fighting in the streets"; "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap" n01171644 the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules) n01172031 conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders) n01172173 a brief but vigorous fight n01172252 the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat; "the armies met in the shock of battle" n01172441 disorderly fighting n01172598 (informal British usage) aggravation or aggression; "I skipped it because it was too much aggro" n01172784 a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor n01173038 a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head" n01173569 a return blow; a retaliatory blow n01173660 a sweeping blow or stroke; "he took a wild swing at my head" n01173826 a fight with bare fists n01173965 a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him" n01174251 (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward n01174495 (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword n01174645 (fencing) a second thrust made on the same lunge (as when your opponent fails to riposte) n01174825 (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge n01174988 a sharp stinging blow n01175099 a heavy blow with the hand n01175195 a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin) n01175316 the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows); "the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard"; "the pounding of feet on the hallway" n01175633 a blow hard enough to cause injury; "he is still recovering from a shot to his leg"; "I caught him with a solid shot to the chin" n01175831 an illegal and unsportsmanlike act of unnecessary violence; "he called a penalty on them when the lineman took a cheap shot at the quarterback" n01176031 a severe blow n01176115 the act of subjecting to strong attack n01176219 the act of overcoming or outdoing n01176335 a noisy fight n01176431 a noisy fight in a crowd n01176540 fighting with knives n01176649 a fight between rival gangs of adolescents n01176757 a fight between two people; "in all armies there were officers who needed to prove their bravery by single combat" n01176931 deliberate interference n01177033 the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent n01177327 refusal to accept some authority or code or convention; "each generation must have its own rebellion"; "his body was in rebellion against fatigue" n01177583 a fistfight; "the quarrel ended in a punch-up" n01177703 a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature); "there were violent demonstrations against the war" n01177990 a demonstration held in opposition to another demonstration; "supporters of the president organized a counterdemonstration in his support" n01178195 the act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest; "there was a walkout by the Black members as the chairman rose to speak" n01178415 demonstration (1773) by citizens of Boston who (disguised as Indians) raided three British ships in Boston harbor and dumped hundreds of chests of tea into the harbor; organized as a protest against taxes on tea n01178728 a protest march against (a particular) war and in favor of peace n01178850 a form of civil disobedience in which demonstrators occupy seats and refuse to move n01179004 occasion when workers continue to work as a protest against e.g. proposed dismissal or closure of the factory n01179167 occasion when you can express opposition by marching (usually on some government institution) without a license n01179393 an insubordinate act n01179564 obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority n01179707 the failure to obey n01179927 a group's refusal to obey a law because they believe the law is immoral (as in protest against discrimination); "Thoreau wrote a famous essay justifying civil disobedience" n01180200 a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body n01180398 deliberate obstruction of the operation of the federal legislative branch n01180557 disrespect for the rules of a court of law n01180718 a failure to follow a court order that benefits someone else n01180858 willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court n01181066 an act of disrespect that impedes the administration of justice n01181212 impeding those who seek justice in a court (as by trying to influence or intimidate any juror or witness or officer of the court); can result in a finding of contempt of court n01181475 (law) the administration of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle that a person cannot be deprived of life or liberty or property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards n01181902 a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong n01182312 an act by a government body or supranational organization; "recent federal action undermined the segregationist position"; "the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues"; "the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves" n01182654 a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord" n01183031 a lawsuit alleging violations of civil law by the defendant n01183166 a lawsuit brought by a representative member of a large group of people on behalf of all members of the group n01183373 a suit brought against someone who has sued you n01183497 a lawsuit alleging violations of criminal law by the defendant n01183638 a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise; "he organized the weekly moot" n01183798 a lawsuit filed to determine the father of a child born out of wedlock (and to provide for the support of the child once paternity is determined) n01184045 a legal action brought against parties who are charged with limiting free competition in the market place n01184230 legal action to protect a private civil right or to compel a civil remedy (as distinguished from criminal prosecution) n01184407 a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action n01184565 a legal action to determine custody (usually of children following a divorce) n01184720 a pending lawsuit n01184814 (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked n01185292 a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit) n01185611 (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial; "their appeal was denied in the superior court" n01185981 a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside n01186192 a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand n01186397 a legal process intended to insure equality among the creditors of a corporation declared to be insolvent n01186578 a court action that places property under the control of a receiver during litigation so that it can be preserved for the benefit of all n01186810 a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights n01187085 litigation to settle custody of the children of a divorced couple n01187230 litigation shown to have been instituted maliciously and without probable cause; "he got an injunction against vexatious litigation by his enemies" n01187463 an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative n01187620 the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship n01187810 (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it n01188273 a judgment entered after a written confession by the debtor without the expense of ordinary legal proceedings n01188537 a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court) n01188783 a judgment entered in favor of the defendant when the plaintiff has not continued his action (e.g., has not appeared in court) n01189001 a judgment disposing of the case before the court; after the judgment (or an appeal from it) is rendered all that remains is to enforce the judgment n01189282 (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise" n01189650 a judgment rendered against an individual (or corporation) for the payment of money damages n01189929 a judgment pronounced on the status of some particular subject or property or thing (as opposed to one pronounced on persons) n01190172 a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial n01190364 judgment rendered through analysis and adjudication of the factual issues presented n01190561 a judgment rendered by the court prior to a verdict because no material issue of fact exists and one party or the other is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law n01190884 the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment; "they submitted their disagreement to arbitration" n01191158 the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) n01191364 a ruling by the Supreme Court on affirmative action; the Court ruled in 1978 that medical schools are entitled to consider race as a factor in their admission policy n01191610 a ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority n01191755 the act of umpiring; "the officiating was excellent" n01191975 the decision of a court on issues of fact or law n01192150 (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment n01192463 a finding as to the applicability of a rule of law to particular facts n01192633 a verdict resulting from improper compromises between jurors on material issues n01192814 a verdict entered by the court in a jury trial without consideration by the jury; "there cannot be a directed verdict of guilty in a criminal trial" n01193044 a manifestly unjust verdict; not true to the evidence n01193176 an ordinary verdict declaring which party prevails without any special findings of fact n01193362 (criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others n01193535 an improper and unacceptable kind of compromise verdict n01193672 a verdict rendered on certain specific factual issues posed by the court without finding for one party or the other n01193886 a judgment of not guilty n01194021 conviction for murder n01194125 conviction for rape n01194225 conviction for robbery n01194331 the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law n01194615 a wrongful dispossession n01194711 the physical ouster of a tenant from the leased premises; the tenant is relieved of any further duty to pay rent n01194904 action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved n01195187 an eviction in reprisal for the tenant's good-faith complaints against the landlord; illegal in many states n01195380 the act of making lawful n01195584 the act of rendering a person legitimate; "he has filial rights because he obtained letters of legitimation from the king"; "his parents' subsequent marriage resulted in his legitimation" n01195867 (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law; "he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty"; "most of these complaints are settled before they go to trial" n01196316 a trial that is conducted by a military court n01196477 a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence n01196759 a highly publicized trial in 1925 when John Thomas Scopes violated a Tennessee state law by teaching evolution in high school; Scopes was prosecuted by William Jennings Bryan and defended by Clarence Darrow; Scopes was convicted but the verdict was later reversed n01197119 a trial held for show; the guilt of the accused person has been decided in advance n01197258 (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court) n01197479 a proceeding brought to obtain an explanation or an alteration or a reversal of a decree by the court that rendered it n01197658 review by a court of law of actions of a government official or entity or of some other legally appointed person or body or the review by an appellate court of the decision of a trial court n01197928 an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed n01198068 the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the fifth amendment to the United States Constitution n01198307 the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior n01198588 a representative legal action whose outcome is likely to become a precedent n01198750 a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him; "he gave evidence for the defense" n01199035 a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials n01199252 a trial that is invalid or inconclusive n01199365 a new trial in which issues already litigated and to which the court has already rendered a verdict or decision are reexamined by the same court; occurs when the initial trial is found to have been improper or unfair due to procedural errors n01199697 (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence n01200000 a hearing that takes place outside the judicial process before hearing examiners who have been granted judicial authority specifically for the purpose of conducting such hearings n01200266 a hearing to determine legal capacity (to determine whether the defendant can understand the charges and cooperate with a lawyer in preparing a defense) n01200502 a hearing that is granted in extraordinary situations where the normal judicial process would be inadequate to secure due process because the person would be harmed or denied their rights before a judicial remedy became available (as in deportation or loss of welfare benefits) n01200857 a hearing to determine by what authority someone has an office or franchise or liberty n01201021 the social act of separating or parting company; "the separation of church and state" n01201271 the legal dissolution of a marriage n01201429 (law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order) n01201645 isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease n01201773 the act of secluding yourself from others n01201906 retreating to the seclusion of your home (as for privacy or escape) n01202029 the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others n01202184 the act of segregating or sequestering; "sequestration of the jury" n01202415 the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community n01202665 advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state n01202799 the act of ceasing to participate in an activity n01202904 joint operation or action; "their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission" n01203277 a group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions; "we had an intense brainstorming session today" n01203494 cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective); "it will take money, good planning and, above all, teamwork" n01203676 acting according to certain accepted standards; "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices" n01204055 compliance with formal rules; "courtroom formality" n01204294 acting in conformity; "in line with"; "he got out of line"; "toe the line" n01204419 conformity with law or custom or practice etc. n01204623 strict observance of formalities n01204711 a lack of conformity with law or custom or practice etc. n01204845 failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior n01205010 conformity or harmony; "his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion" n01205156 act of working jointly; "they worked either in collaboration or independently" n01205341 act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy that is occupying your country n01205564 a middle way between two extremes n01205702 acting together, as agents or circumstances or events n01205827 the reestablishing of cordial relations n01205961 acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity n01206153 the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team" n01206553 commitment to some purpose; "the devotion of his time and wealth to science" n01206774 devotion to the doctrine or a cult or to the practices of a cult n01206910 a devotion to hobbies n01206986 the act of enlisting (as in a military service) n01207108 a renewed enlistment n01207187 loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person; "keep the faith"; "they broke faith with their investors" n01207342 excessive or irrational devotion to some activity; "made a fetish of cleanliness" n01207521 devotion to a political party n01207609 the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" n01208291 act of assisting or making easier the progress or improvement of something n01208460 physical assistance; "give me a hand with the chores" n01208597 act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort" n01208797 with the help of or owing to; "thanks to hard work it was a great success" n01208924 any of various services designed to aid the poor and aged and to increase the welfare of children n01209079 close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment n01209220 assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims" n01209487 the act of giving temporary assistance n01209576 an act of help or assistance; "he did them a service" n01209791 an act intended to help that turns out badly; "he did them a disservice" n01209963 a service involving care for other people's children n01210102 an unpaid service for the benefit of the public that is performed by lawbreakers as part (or all) of their sentence n01210281 a service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions n01210439 childcare during the day while parents work n01210547 a service that provides information and assistance to the users of a computer network n01210699 the service of ushering people to their seats n01210816 the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need n01211019 the act of giving hope or support to someone n01211185 assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal; "it gave comfort to the enemy" n01211339 the act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence" n01211489 anything that serves to increase morale; "the sight of flowers every morning was my morale builder" n01211667 the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" n01211888 elimination of superfluous details n01212037 an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is n01212225 (mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation n01212519 aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer has the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support" n01212882 faithful support for a cause or political party or religion; "attachment to a formal agenda"; "adherence to a fat-free diet"; "the adhesion of Seville was decisive" n01213234 excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities; "their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion" n01213406 adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation n01213548 adherence or attachment to a monarchy or to the principle of monarchal government n01213702 adherence to tradition (especially in cultural or religious matters) n01213886 the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives" n01214171 active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something n01214408 a vehement and vociferous advocacy of a cause; "the warmongers kept up their drumbeat on Iraq" n01214557 the act of insisting on something; "insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position" n01214746 the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging n01214863 kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council" n01215036 the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially) n01215168 the act of endorsing; "a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements" n01215392 the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person" n01215719 the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence n01215902 the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times" n01216191 the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence; "they were in want of sustenance"; "fishing was their main sustainment" n01216515 assistance between and within military commands n01216738 the pooling of specific resources by subscribing nations for the support of some joint operation n01216908 arrangements made between nations to assist each other n01217052 provision of logistic (or administrative) support by one or more of the military services to one or more departments or agencies of the United States government n01217306 action by one military service to provide logistic (or administrative) support to another military service n01217499 the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf n01217720 representation of all parties in proportion to their popular vote n01217859 the act of giving someone a job n01218050 a way of hiring longshoremen by the day; applicants gather around a union boss who selects those to be hired n01218213 the recall of an employee after a layoff n01218327 the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group); "wondered who had made the booking" n01218593 a favorable judgment; "a small token in admiration of your works" n01218766 the act of admiring strongly n01218932 the act of glorifying (as in worship); "the glorification of God" n01219075 a portrayal of something as ideal; "the idealization of rural life was very misleading" n01219306 the act of indulging in sentiment n01219551 an act performed to strengthen approved behavior n01219722 promise of reward as in "carrot and stick"; "used the carrot of subsidized housing for the workers to get their vote"; n01219893 the act of speaking contemptuously of n01220074 the act of belittling n01220152 the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself) n01220336 an abusive attack on a person's character or good name n01220619 strong criticism; "he published an unexpected attack on my work" n01220754 the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander); "let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken" n01220984 manner of acting or controlling yourself n01221254 (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation n01221464 the behavior of a male animal that defines and defends its territory n01221611 deliberately unfriendly behavior n01221790 unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment n01222034 the final irritation that stretches your patience beyond the limit n01222157 violent and bitter exasperation; "his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel" n01222333 aggressive remarks and behavior like that of a spiteful malicious woman n01222477 the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something n01222666 the act of inspiring with fear n01222859 aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing n01223032 making trouble just for the fun of it n01223143 the act of asserting yourself in an aggressive manner n01223257 (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building) n01223488 the act of stigmatizing n01223672 conduct characteristic of a bohemian n01223766 conduct that is unfair or unethical or unsportsmanlike n01223877 underhand commercial or political behavior designed to discredit an opponent n01224031 a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others n01224346 the quality of being easy in behavior or style; "there was an easiness between them"; "a natural easiness of manner" n01224517 the act of deriding or treating with contempt n01224700 the act of mocking or ridiculing; "they made a mock of him" n01224828 an impolite act or expression n01224914 an offensive disrespectful impudent act n01225027 a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult" n01225299 an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem n01225397 the act of scandalizing n01225562 a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming; "his presumption was intolerable" n01225783 a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) n01225997 a refusal to recognize someone you know; "the snub was clearly intentional" n01226181 an aloof refusal to speak to someone you know n01226289 the manner in which people typically behave or things typically happen; "the ordinary reader is endowed with considerable wisdom and knowledge of the way of the world"; "she was well-versed in the ways of the world before she had taken the veil"; "he was amazingly innocent of the ways of the world" n01226679 an act intending or showing kindness and good will n01226837 a show of affection motivated by selfishness n01226941 an act of gracious kindness n01227083 a favor for someone; "he did me a good turn" n01227190 the act of excusing a mistake or offense n01227351 a pardon by treating the offender as if the offense had not occurred n01227495 alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed; "distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy" n01227691 the act of freeing from guilt or blame n01227805 the act of showing affection n01227908 the act of showing regard for others n01228102 an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy) n01228245 a courteous or respectful or considerate act n01228380 something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance" n01228544 a gracious (but usually meaningless) gesture n01228645 a courteous act indicating affection; "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions" n01228792 polite attentiveness to women n01228877 a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean" n01229223 respectful deference; "pay court to the emperor" n01229350 the act of expressing respect for someone who has died; "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside" n01229549 proper respect; "I have to give my props to the governor for the way he handled the problem" n01229712 formal expression of respect n01229793 a considerate and thoughtful act n01229938 the social act of assembling; "they demanded the right of assembly" n01230283 act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action; "mobilization of the country's economic resources" n01230566 mobilization of the economy n01230685 the act of mobilizing for a common purpose; "the bell was a signal for the rallying of the whole neighborhood" n01230850 the act of convoking n01230965 the social act of assembling for some common purpose; "his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day" n01231296 a trip made by a repairman to visit the location of something in need of service n01231435 a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers) n01231548 a meeting planned at a certain time and place n01231686 the act of congregating n01231819 the act of convening n01231980 bringing together military forces n01232091 a meeting devoted to a particular activity; "a filming session"; "a gossip session" n01232246 a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study n01232412 the act of meeting for social purposes; "there was too much socialization with the enlisted men" n01232684 the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity; "a visit to the dentist" n01232842 the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection) n01232978 a visit that last for only a very short time; "he wanted to hear all about my flying visit to his old stamping grounds" n01233156 the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time; "he dropped by for a visit" n01233397 the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) n01233627 formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action n01233802 the act of being present n01233917 attendance for a particular event or purpose (as to vote in an election); "the turnout for the rally" n01234090 the failure to attend n01234243 failure to appear (especially as at court) n01234345 failure to be present n01234528 habitual absence from work n01234612 failure to attend (especially school) n01234729 a reciprocal group action; "in return we gave them as good as we got" n01234952 a nonverbal reaction; "his answer to any problem was to get drunk"; "their answer was to sue me" n01235137 an act of requiting; returning in kind n01235258 action taken in return for an injury or offense n01235463 the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life; "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord"--Romans 12:19; "For vengeance I would do nothing. This nation is too great to look for mere revenge"--James Garfield; "he swore vengeance on the man who betrayed him"; "the swiftness of divine retribution" n01235946 a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime n01236049 the act of making or doing something in return n01236173 a bitter quarrel between two parties n01236296 an active struggle between competing entities; "a price war"; "a war of wits"; "diplomatic warfare" n01236491 conflict between law enforcement and those who deal in illegal drugs n01236633 a struggle (usually prolonged) between competing entities in which neither side is able to win; "the hope that his superior campaigning skills would make a difference evaporated in the realization that electioneering had become a form of trench warfare" n01236947 a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other n01237080 an equivalent given in return n01237167 the act of initiating hostilities n01237294 the action of making something democratic n01237415 the act of combining into an integral whole; "a consolidation of two corporations"; "after their consolidation the two bills were passed unanimously"; "the defendants asked for a consolidation of the actions against them" n01237872 the act of consolidating power under a central control n01238058 the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments n01238267 consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body n01238424 the combination of two or more commercial companies n01238607 absorption into a single firm of several firms involved in all aspects of a product's manufacture from raw materials to distribution n01238847 absorption into a single firm of several firms involved in the same level of production and sharing resources at that level n01239064 the act of sharing in the activities of a group; "the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities" n01239487 withdrawing from the activities of a group n01239717 a country's withdrawal from international politics; "he opposed a policy of American isolation" n01239868 an engagement by contract involving financial obligation; "his business commitments took him to London" n01240064 the act of incurring (making yourself subject to something undesirable) n01240210 the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.); "it occurs without human intervention" n01240432 the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement n01240628 mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others n01240745 participation by all members of a group n01240850 nonparticipation in a dispute or war n01240979 (law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc) n01241216 an annulment of a marriage n01241331 the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.; "friends provided a vindication of his position" n01241594 a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects n01241767 the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning; "the justification of barbarous means by holy ends"- H.J.Muller n01241997 vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation n01242164 a temporary action by workers to protest management decision or to make demands n01242354 a form of protest by workers in which they deliberately slow down in order to cause problem from their employers n01242539 a job action in which workers cause a slowdown by doing only the minimum amount required by the rules of the workplace n01242716 peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate n01242962 a voluntary fast undertaken as a means of protest n01243089 (Islam) a fast (held from sunrise to sunset) that is carried out during the Islamic month of Ramadan n01243262 the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms n01243453 refusal to submit to established authority; originally the refusal of Roman Catholics to attend services of the Church of England n01243674 a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions; "the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled" n01243969 a strike in which workers refuse to leave the workplace until a settlement is reached n01244127 a strike in support of other workers who are on strike; a strike not resulting from direct grievances against the workers' employer n01244341 a strike in which the workers walk out n01244451 a strike undertaken by workers without approval from the officials of their union n01244593 the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition n01244895 a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged n01245061 the act of exterminating n01245159 systematic killing of a racial or cultural group n01245318 an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire); "a nuclear holocaust" n01245471 the mass murder of Jews under the German Nazi regime from 1941 until 1945 n01245618 casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice" n01245813 the act of throwing dice n01245950 (craps) a first roll of 7 or 11 that immediately wins the stake n01246086 the act of flipping a coin n01246206 a sudden, quick movement; "with a flip of the wrist"; "the fish flipped over" n01246334 an attack of machine-gun fire or cannon fire from a low flying airplane; "the next morning they carried out a strafe of enemy airfields" n01246541 an attack without warning n01246697 a surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims n01246926 the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise n01247156 a surprise attack that is launched in order to prevent the enemy from doing it to you n01247306 the act of killing from ambush n01247413 freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child n01247647 the act of freeing from suspicion n01247807 the formal act of freeing from slavery; "he believed in the manumission of the slaves" n01247969 an observation made with a radio telescope n01248075 a stupid mistake n01248191 the act of admitting someone to enter; "the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic" n01248418 the act of admitting someone again; "the surgery was performed on his readmission to the clinic" n01248608 admission to a group (especially a college or university) n01248752 the act of marrying again n01248852 the act of renewing n01248961 the act of renewing yourself (or itself) n01249060 the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion; "scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication" n01249315 the formal act of liberating someone n01249483 the act of demolishing n01249616 (law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence n01249816 willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others n01249991 the act of ceding back n01250101 the act of amending or correcting n01250208 a correction by emending; a correction resulting from critical editing n01250335 a murder carried out by an underworld syndicate; "it has all the earmarks of a Mafia hit" n01250492 murdering an infant n01250569 murder by shooting someone down in cold blood n01250671 killing a tyrant n01250745 murder and robbery by thugs n01250826 an act that changes the form or character or substance of something n01251010 electronic jamming over a wide range of frequencies simultaneously n01251138 electronic jamming of a specific channel or frequency n01251270 the deliberate use of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to convey misleading information n01251489 actions to eliminate revealing telltale indicators that could be used by the enemy (or to convey misleading indicators) n01251724 actions to represent friendly notional or actual capabilities to mislead hostile forces n01251923 the introduction of electromagnetic energy into enemy systems that imitates enemy emissions n01252124 (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect n01252280 the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies; "the British colonization of America" n01252566 the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind) n01252800 the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.) n01252918 the act of spreading outward from a central source n01253060 the act of emitting; causing to flow forth n01253277 the act of venting n01253379 deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems n01253665 the act of making something legally void n01253778 singing in harmony n01253944 the act of singing with closed lips n01254051 the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women" n01254253 sorting one thing from others; "the separation of wheat from chaff"; "the separation of mail by postal zones" n01254473 a hypothetical mode of instantaneous transportation; matter is dematerialized at one place and recreated at another n01254685 the act of singing in a monotonous tone n01254882 liturgical chanting n01254978 singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong n01255125 the intonation of keyboard instruments where the pitch of each note is fixed and cannot be varied by the performer n01255302 singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs) n01255452 singing with three or more voice parts n01255549 the act of singing psalms or hymns n01255648 informal group singing of popular songs n01255808 a voice exercise; singing scales or runs to the same syllable n01255935 singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale of C major n01256124 singing by changing back and forth between the chest voice and a falsetto n01256270 the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge; "the lead was in the dummy" n01256417 the activity of leading; "his leadership inspired the team" n01256615 a position of leadership; "the President is at the helm of the Ship of State" n01256743 a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead'); "he takes the lead in any group"; "we were just waiting for someone to take the lead"; "they didn't follow our lead" n01257033 the initiating or popularizing of a trend or fashion n01257145 the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony) n01257418 any activity that is performed alone without assistance n01257542 the act of flooding; filling to overflowing n01257701 (law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with n01257969 the act of populating (causing to live in a place); "he deplored the population of colonies with convicted criminals" n01258161 the act of pouncing n01258251 (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court; "probation is part of the sentencing process" n01258579 clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent; "he surrendered but asked for quarter" n01258719 the act of removing an official by petition n01258852 the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done; "the revocation of a law" n01259034 the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment n01259211 the mistake of not following suit when able to do so n01259380 (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit n01259594 (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner n01259773 the act of waking; "it was an early awakening"; "it was the waking up he hated most" n01260008 a confusion of activity and gossip; "the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued" n01260182 the activity of fastening something firmly in position n01260309 fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary" n01260556 violent and excited activity; "she asked for money and then the fun began"; "they began to fight like fun" n01260731 violent and excited activity; "they began to fight like sin" n01260867 something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day" n01261113 excitation that makes your hair stand up or that chills your bones; "the movie was an old-fashioned hair-raiser" n01261293 something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation; "the thrills of space travel" n01261490 an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating; "the incitement of mutiny" n01261712 arousal to violent emotion n01261845 arousing to a particular emotion or action n01261974 the act of arousing an organism to action n01262109 stimulation that arouses a person to lively action; "the unexpected news produced a kind of galvanization of the whole team" n01262345 an agreeable arousal n01262441 the removal of trees n01262574 the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid n01262713 the act of taking out money or other capital n01262868 the act of withdrawing blood, tumors, etc.; "the nurse was expert at the withdrawal of blood" n01263018 the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it; "her spoiling my dress was deliberate" n01263257 the act of turning aside suddenly n01263418 the act of turning a vehicle around in a limited space by moving in a series of back and forward arcs n01263582 an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige) n01263711 the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.) n01263924 the act of smoothing; "he gave his hair a quick smooth" n01264050 the act of referring or consulting; "reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer" n01264243 the act of giving special importance or significance to something n01264447 activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger" n01264667 a person's dying act; the final thing a person can do; "he breathed his last" n01264795 a fast shot made with a short powerful swing of the hockey stick n01264933 an attempt to put the soccer ball into the net by using the head n01265071 the act of removing the husks from ears of corn n01265176 repeated blinking or winking (especially if uncontrolled and persistent) n01265325 an examination of the affairs and records of a bank by a state or federal bank examiner n01265475 the action of rendering supremely blessed and extremely happy n01265632 stabilization by bringing into equilibrium n01265734 the mass expulsion and killing of one ethnic or religious group in an area by another ethnic or religious group in that area n01265921 starting an automobile engine that has a weak battery by means of jumper cables to another car; "my battery was dead so I had to get a jumpstart from my neighbor" n01266152 the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered n01266364 the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms n01266491 the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice; "his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature" n01266745 the action of establishing on a socialist basis; "the socialization of medical services" n01266945 the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn n01267135 the action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic; "the professor was noted for his stupefaction of the students" n01267344 reaction of the body to a transfusion of blood that is not compatible with its own blood; an adverse reaction can range from fever and hives to renal failure and shock and death n01267588 the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components); "the power plant received a new upgrade" n01267808 the actions or practices of a vampire n01267901 manual turning of a fetus in the uterus (usually to aid delivery) n01268020 the act of rendering something coarse and unrefined n01268183 the use or practice of witchcraft n01268271 a surgical procedure in which tissue or whole organs are transfered from one species to another species n01268457 the naval battle in which Antony and Cleopatra were defeated by Octavian's fleet under Agrippa in 31 BC n01268633 islands west of Sicily (now known as the Egadi Islands) where the Romans won a naval victory over the Carthaginians that ended the first Punic War in 241 BC n01268886 a river in ancient Thrace (now Turkey); in the mouth of this river the Spartan fleet under Lysander destroyed the Athenian fleet in the final battle of the Peloponnesian War (404 BC) n01269161 a battle in northern France in which English longbowmen under Henry V decisively defeated a much larger French army in 1415 n01269360 a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836; Mexican forces under Santa Anna besieged and massacred American rebels who were fighting to make Texas independent of Mexico n01269633 a siege in which Federal troops under Sherman cut off the railroads supplying the city and then burned it; 1864 n01269857 a decisive battle during the Napoleonic campaigns (1805); the French under Napoleon defeated the Russian armies of Czar Alexander I and the Austrian armies of Emperor Francis II n01270153 a battle in which the Scots under Robert the Bruce defeated the English and assured the independence of Scotland n01270343 the peninsula and island in the Philippines where Japanese forces besieged American forces in World War II; United States forces surrendered in 1942 and recaptured the area in 1945 n01270628 the prolonged bombardment of British cities by the German Luftwaffe during World War II and the aerial combat that accompanied it n01270860 a battle in 680 in which the grandson of Mohammed and his followers were killed; "the Battle of Kerbala is the basis for the Ta'ziyehs that are performed annually" n01271107 a battle during World War II; in December 1944 von Rundstedt launched a powerful counteroffensive in the forest at Ardennes and caught the Allies by surprise n01271428 a World War I battle in northwestern France where the Allies defeated the Germans in 1918 n01271669 a naval battle in World War II; Allied land-based bombers destroyed a Japanese convoy in the Bismarck Sea in March 1943 n01271915 the First Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the French in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession n01272134 Napoleon defeated the Russians in 1812 in a pitched battle at a village in western Russia west of Moscow, but irreparably weakened his army n01272367 the battle that ended the Wars of the Roses (1485); Richard III was killed and Henry Tudor was crowned as Henry VII n01272582 in 1214 the French under Philip Augustus defeated a coalition formed against him in one of the greatest battles of the middle ages n01272787 a battle in the War of the Grand Alliance in Ireland in 1690; William III defeated the deposed James II and so ended the Catholicism that had been reintroduced in England by the Stuarts n01273081 a battle in 937 when Athelstan defeated the Scots n01273230 a pitched battle in the Mexican War in 1847; United States forces under Zachary Taylor defeated the Mexican forces under Santa Anna at a locality in northern Mexico n01273491 either of two battles during the American Civil War (1861 and 1862); Confederate forces defeated the Federal army in both battles n01273735 the first important battle of the American War of Independence (1775) which was fought at Breed's Hill; the British defeated the colonial forces n01274000 ancient city is southeastern Italy where Hannibal defeated the Romans in 216 BC n01274171 battle of World War I (1917); Italians were defeated by the Austrian and German forces n01274374 a battle in the Apennines in 321 BC in which the Samnites defeated the Romans n01274531 a battle in which Philip II of Macedon defeated the Athenians and Thebans (338 BC) and also Sulla defeated Mithridates (86 BC) n01274733 the battle in which Attila the Hun was defeated by the Romans and Visigoths in 451 n01274909 a major battle in the American Civil War (1863); the Confederates under Robert E. Lee defeated the Union forces under Joseph Hooker n01275142 a pitched battle in the Mexican War that resulted in a major victory for American forces over Mexican forces at a locality south of Mexico City (1847) n01275389 in the American Civil War (1863) the Union armies of Hooker, Thomas, and Sherman under the command of Ulysses S. Grant won a decisive victory over the Confederate Army under Braxton Bragg n01275697 a Confederate victory in the American Civil War (1863); Confederate forces under Braxton Bragg defeated Union forces n01275934 a war between China and Japan (1894 and 1895) over the control of the Korean Peninsula; China was overwhelmingly defeated at Port Arthur n01276194 a Japanese defeat in World War II (May 1942); the first naval battle fought entirely by planes based on aircraft carriers n01276436 battle in the American Revolution; Americans under Daniel Morgan defeated the British n01276634 the first decisive battle of the Hundred Years' War; in 1346 the English under Edward III defeated the French under Philip of Valois n01276875 battle in 401 BC when the Artaxerxes II defeated his younger brother who tried to usurp the throne n01277065 the battle that ended the second Macedonian War (197 BC); the Romans defeated Philip V who lost his control of Greece n01277288 the unsuccessful campaign in World War I (1915) by the English and French to open a passage for aid to Russia; defeated by the Turks n01277540 the French military base fell after a siege by Vietnam troops that lasted 56 days; ended the involvement of France in Indochina in 1954 n01277755 in 1649 the place was captured by Oliver Cromwell, who massacred the Catholic inhabitants n01277938 an amphibious evacuation in World War II (1940) when 330,000 Allied troops had to be evacuated from the beaches in northern France in a desperate retreat under enemy fire n01278232 a pitched battle in World War II (1942) resulting in a decisive Allied victory by British troops under Montgomery over German troops under Rommel n01278509 World War II (February 1944); American infantry landed and captured a Japanese stronghold n01278692 a battle in 1513; the English defeated the invading Scots and James IV was killed n01278873 a battle in 1745 in which the French army under Marshal Saxe defeated the English army and their allies under the duke of Cumberland n01279120 a pitched battle in which American revolutionary troops captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775 n01279342 an important battle in the American Civil War (1862); the Union Army under A. E. Burnside was defeated by the Confederate Army under Robert E. Lee n01279615 a battle of the American Civil War (1863); the defeat of Robert E. Lee's invading Confederate Army was a major victory for the Union n01279866 the battle in which Alexander won his first major victory against the Persians (334 BC) n01280055 a battle in World War II in the Pacific (1942-1943); the island was occupied by the Japanese and later recaptured by American forces n01280308 a naval battle of the American Civil War (1862); the indecisive battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac n01280514 the decisive battle in which William the Conqueror (duke of Normandy) defeated the Saxons under Harold II (1066) and thus left England open for the Norman Conquest n01280792 a battle during the Napoleonic Wars (1800); the French defeated the Austrians n01280990 a battle in the Korean War (1950); United States forces landed at Inchon n01281154 discontent with British administration in India led to numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858; the revolt was put down after several battles and sieges (notably the siege at Lucknow) n01281427 a battle between the successors of Alexander the Great (301 BC); Lysimachus and Seleucus defeated Antigonus and Demetrius n01281638 a battle (333 BC) in which Alexander the Great defeated the Persians under Darius III n01281813 a battle (1590) in which the Huguenots under Henry IV defeated the Catholics under the duke of Mayenne n01282022 a bloody and prolonged operation on the island of Iwo Jima in which American marines landed and defeated Japanese defenders (February and March 1945) n01282289 the battle in 1806 in which Napoleon decisively defeated the Prussians n01282466 an indecisive naval battle in World War I (1916); fought between the British and German fleets off the northwestern coast of Denmark n01282711 battle of the American Civil War (1864); Union forces under William Tecumseh Sherman were repulsed by Confederate troops under Joseph Eggleston Johnston n01282966 an amphibious assault in the Pacific in World War II (January 1944); American forces landed and captured a Japanese air base n01283185 a battle in 217 BC in which Hannibal ambushed a Roman army led by Flaminius n01283389 (1568) Catholic forces supporting Mary Queen of Scots were routed by Protestants n01283565 Turkish sea power was destroyed in 1571 by a league of Christian nations organized by the Pope n01283753 Thebes defeated Sparta in 371 BC; the battle ended Sparta's military supremacy in Greece n01283935 the first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775) n01284124 a battle in World War II; the return of United States troops to the Philippines began with landings on Leyte Island in October 1944; the battle marked first use of kamikaze aircraft by the Japanese n01284444 a battle in Montana near the Little Bighorn River between United States cavalry under Custer and several groups of Native Americans (1876); Custer was pursuing Sioux led by Sitting Bull; Custer underestimated the size of the Sioux forces (which were supported by Cheyenne warriors) and was killed along with all his command n01284928 the British residents of Lucknow were besieged by Indian insurgents during the Indian Mutiny (1857) n01285101 the principal battle of the Balkan Wars (1912); Bulgarian forces defeated the Turks n01285305 a battle in the Thirty Years' War (1632); Swedes under Gustavus Adolphus defeated the Holy Roman Empire under Wallenstein; Gustavus Adolphus was killed n01285567 one the four wars between Macedonia and Rome in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, which ended in the defeat of Macedonia and its annexation as a Roman province n01285784 a battle in 1859 in which the French and Sardinian forces under Napoleon III defeated the Austrians under Francis Joseph I n01286000 a battle in which the Danes defeated the Saxons in 991; celebrated in an old English poem n01286181 a naval battle in the Spanish-American War (1898); the American fleet under Admiral Dewey defeated the Spanish fleet n01286393 the site of three famous battles among Greek city-states: in 418 BC and 362 BC and 207 BC n01286569 a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians n01286745 a battle in 1800 in which the French under Napoleon Bonaparte won a great victory over the Austrians n01286938 a battle in 1644 in which the Parliamentarians under the earl of Manchester defeated the Royalists under Prince Rupert n01287179 a battle during the second Punic War (207 BC); Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal was defeated by the Romans which ended Hannibal's hopes for success in Italy n01287431 an American operation in World War I (1918); American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11 n01287782 naval battle of World War II (June 1942); American planes based on land and on carriers decisively defeated a Japanese fleet on its way to invade the Midway Islands n01288057 a battle in the Seven Years' War (1759) in which the English forces and their allies defeated the French n01288272 a pitched battle in New Jersey during the American Revolution (1778) that ended with the withdrawal of British forces n01288549 a battle in 1645 that settled the outcome of the first English Civil War as the Parliamentarians won a major victory over the Royalists n01288795 a decisive naval battle in the War of Greek Independence (1827); the Turkish and Egyptian fleet was defeated by an allied fleet of British and French and Russian warships n01289061 a campaign in the closing days of World War II in the Pacific (April to June 1945); in savage close-quarter fighting United States marines and regular army troops took the island from the Japanese; considered the greatest victory of the Pacific campaign for the Americans n01289444 a battle (1898) in which an English and Egyptian army under Kitchener defeated the Sudanese n01289631 the United States and its allies defeated Iraq in a ground war that lasted 100 hours (1991) n01289830 a long siege of Orleans by the English was relieved by Joan of Arc in 1429 n01289997 battle in which the ruler of Afghanistan defeated the Mahrattas in 1761 n01290162 a naval battle in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Passero in which the Spanish navy was destroyed by France and England while attempting to recover Sicily and Sardinia from Italy (1719) n01290435 the final campaign of the American Civil War (1864-65); Union forces under Grant besieged and finally defeated Confederate forces under Lee n01290711 Caesar defeated Pompey in 48 BC n01290840 Octavian and Mark Antony defeated Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC n01290997 a naval battle in World War II (1944); a decisive naval victory for the United States fleet over the Japanese who were trying to block supplies from reaching American troops on Leyte n01291310 the victory in 1757 by the British under Clive over Siraj-ud-daula that established British supremacy over Bengal n01291517 a defeat of the Persian army by the Greeks at Plataea in 479 BC n01291674 the town was taken from the Turks by the Russians in 1877 after a siege of 143 days n01291839 the battle in 1356 in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French n01292017 a battle in the Chino-Japanese War (1894); Japanese captured the port and fortifications from the Chinese n01292200 a battle in which Mexican forces defeated the French in 1862 n01292343 a major victory by the Romans over the Macedonians in 168 BC; resulted in the downfall of the ancient Macedonian kingdom n01292553 a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512 n01292735 a battle in the Thirty Years' War (1643); the French defeated the Spanish invaders n01292928 a battle in the Seven Years' War (1757); Prussian forces under Frederick the Great defeated the armies of France and Austria n01293167 a battle in the Meuse-Argonne operation in World War I (1918); the battle in which American troops launched their first offensive in France n01293438 US forces captured the island from the Japanese in July 1944; it was an important air base until the end of World War II n01293650 a battle in World War II; the port was captured by United States troops in September 1943 n01293832 a naval battle in the Spanish-American War (1898); the United States fleet bottled up the Spanish ships in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba and destroyed them when they tried to escape n01294127 a battle during the American Revolution (1777); the British under Burgoyne were defeated n01294330 the Swiss Confederation escaped Hapsburg domination by their victory in 1386 n01294502 the second great battle of the American Civil War (1862); the battle ended with the withdrawal of Confederate troops but it was not a Union victory n01294791 a battle in World War I (May 1918); the Germans tried to attack before the American numbers were too great to defeat; the tactical success of the Germans proved to be a strategic failure n01295153 an indecisive battle in 1859 between the French and Sardinians under Napoleon III and the Austrians under Francis Joseph I n01295373 battle in World War I (1916) n01295528 battle of World War II (1944) n01295684 in the English Channel a small fleet of British ships successfully defeated the large armada sent from Spain by Philip II to invade England n01295918 a battle between the armies of Grant and Lee during the Wilderness Campaign n01296127 the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse n01296296 the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes) n01296505 a battle in World War I (1914); decisive German victory over the Russians n01296697 battles in World War II in the Pacific (November 1943); United States Marines took the islands from the Japanese after bitter fighting n01296946 a battle in France in 687 among the descendants of Clovis n01297095 a battle in 9 AD in which the Germans under Arminius annihilated three Roman Legions n01297291 the final battle of the War of the Roses in 1471 in which Edward IV defeated the Lancastrians n01297484 a famous battle in 480 BC; a Greek army under Leonidas was annihilated by the Persians who were trying to conquer Greece n01297706 a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded) n01297978 a battle in central Italy where Hannibal defeated the Romans under Flaminius in 217 BC n01298162 a naval battle in the Russo-Japanese War (1905); the Japanese fleet defeated the Russian fleet in the Korean Strait n01298371 the French defeated the Austrian and Prussian troops in 1792 (with a famous cannonade from the French artillery) n01298573 a battle in World War I (1916); in some of the bloodiest fighting in World War I the German offensive was stopped n01298797 a decisive battle in the American Civil War (1863); after being besieged for nearly seven weeks the Confederates surrendered n01299037 a battle in the Napoleonic campaigns (1809); Napoleon defeated the Austrians n01299224 in December 1941 the island was captured by the Japanese after a gallant last-ditch stand by a few hundred United States marines n01299476 the battle on 18 June 1815 in which Prussian and British forces under Blucher and the Duke of Wellington routed the French forces under Napoleon n01299735 American Civil War; a series of indecisive battles in Grant's campaign (1864) against Lee in which both armies suffered terrible losses n01299994 a battle in the Korean War (November 1950); when UN troops advanced north to the Yalu River 200,000 Chinese troops crossed the river and drove them back n01300242 in 1781 the British under Cornwallis surrendered after a siege of three weeks by American and French troops; the surrender ended the American Revolution n01300508 battle in World War I (1914); heavy but indecisive fighting as the Allies and the Germans both tried to break through the lines of the others n01300782 battle in World War I (1915); Germans wanted to try chlorine (a toxic yellow gas) as a weapon and succeeded in taking considerable territory from the Allied salient n01301080 battle in World War I (1917); an Allied offensive which eventually failed because tanks bogged down in the waterlogged soil of Flanders; Germans introduced mustard gas which interfered with the Allied artillery n01301423 the battle in 202 BC in which Scipio decisively defeated Hannibal at the end of the second Punic War n01301630 civil war in the United States between the North and the South; 1861-1865 n01302086 the revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783 n01302449 tension between Arabs and Israeli erupted into a brief war in June 1967; Israel emerged as a major power in the Middle East n01302683 Egypt and Syria attacked Israel in October 1973 (on Yom Kippur); Israel counterattacked and drove the Syrians back and crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt n01302935 two wars (1912-1913) that were fought over the last of the European territories of the Ottoman Empire and that left the area around Constantinople (now Istanbul) as the only Ottoman territory in Europe n01303252 either of two wars: the first when the Boers fought England in order to regain the independence they had given up to obtain British help against the Zulus (1880-1881); the second when the Orange Free State and Transvaal declared war on Britain (1899-1902) n01303582 the republican revolution against the Manchu dynasty in China; 1911-1912 n01303739 a war in Crimea between Russia and a group of nations including England and France and Turkey and Sardinia; 1853-1856 n01303934 the revolution led by Fidel Castro and a small band of guerrilla fighters against a corrupt dictatorship in Cuba; 1956-1959 n01304121 civil war in England between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists under Charles I; 1644-1648 n01304356 the revolution against James II; there was little armed resistance to William and Mary in England although battles were fought in Scotland and Ireland (1688-1689) n01304629 a war between France and Prussia that ended the Second Empire in France and led to the founding of modern Germany; 1870-1871 n01304820 a war in North America between France and Britain (both aided by American Indian tribes); 1755-1760 n01305007 the revolution in France against the Bourbons; 1789-1799 n01305147 the series of wars fought intermittently between France and England; 1337-1453 n01305310 a dispute over control of the waterway between Iraq and Iran broke out into open fighting in 1980 and continued until 1988, when they accepted a UN cease-fire resolution n01305551 a war between North and South Korea; South Korea was aided by the United States and other members of the United Nations; 1950-1953 n01305796 a revolution for agrarian reforms led in northern Mexico by Pancho Villa and in southern Mexico by Emiliano Zapata (1910-1911) n01306007 after disputes over Texas lands that were settled by Mexicans the United States declared war on Mexico in 1846 and by treaty in 1848 took Texas and California and Arizona and New Mexico and Nevada and Utah and part of Colorado and paid Mexico $15,000,000 n01306358 a series of wars fought between France (led by Napoleon Bonaparte) and alliances involving England and Prussia and Russia and Austria at different times; 1799-1815 n01306736 the invasion and settlement of England by the Normans following the battle of Hastings (1066) n01306911 a war in which Athens and its allies were defeated by the league centered on Sparta; 431-404 BC n01307090 a war fought between Iraq and a coalition led by the United States that freed Kuwait from Iraqi invaders; 1990-1991 n01307299 one of the three wars between Carthage and Rome that resulted in the destruction of Carthage and its annexation by Rome; 264-241 BC, 218-201 BC, 149-146 BC n01307606 the re-establishment of the British monarchy in 1660 n01307754 the revolution against the czarist government which led to the abdication of Nicholas II and the creation of a provisional government in March 1917 n01308008 the coup d'etat by the Bolsheviks under Lenin in November 1917 that led to a period of civil war which ended in victory for the Bolsheviks in 1922 n01308260 Japanese victory in the war with Russia (1904-1905) gave Japan power over Korea and Manchuria n01308438 a war of England and Prussia against France and Austria (1756-1763); Britain and Prussia got the better of it n01308668 a war between the United States and Spain in 1898 n01308837 civil war in Spain in which Franco succeeded in overthrowing the republican government; during the war Spain became a battleground for fascists and socialists from all countries; 1936-1939 n01309109 a series of conflicts (1618-1648) between Protestants and Catholics starting in Germany and spreading until France and Denmark and Sweden were opposing the Holy Roman Empire and Spain n01309395 (Greek mythology) a great war fought between Greece and Troy; the Greeks sailed to Troy to recover Helen of Troy, the beautiful wife of Menelaus who had been abducted by Paris; after ten years the Greeks (via the Trojan Horse) achieved final victory and burned Troy to the ground; "the story of the Trojan War is told in Homer's Iliad" n01309807 a prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the armies of South Vietnam who were supported by the United States n01310074 the Greeks rebelled against Turkish rule in 1821; with the support of England and France and Russia they won independence in 1828 at Navarino (although the country included only half its present size) n01310347 Prussia and Austria fought over Silesia and most of the rest of Europe took sides; 1740-1748 n01310536 an aggressive war waged by Louis XIV against Spain and the Holy Roman Empire and England and Holland and other states (1689-1697) n01310789 a general war in Europe (1701-1714) that broke out when Louis XIV installed his grandson on the throne of Spain; England and Holland hoped to limit Louis' power n01311045 struggle for the English throne (1455-1485) between the house of York (white rose) and the house of Lancaster (red rose) ending with the accession of the Tudor monarch Henry VII n01311344 a war (1812-1814) between the United States and England which was trying to interfere with American trade with France n01311520 a war between the allies (Russia, France, British Empire, Italy, United States, Japan, Rumania, Serbia, Belgium, Greece, Portugal, Montenegro) and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, Bulgaria) from 1914 to 1918 n01312096 a war between the Allies (Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iran, Iraq, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, USSR, Yugoslavia) and the Axis (Albania, Bulgaria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Rumania, Slovakia, Thailand) from 1939 to 1945 n01313093 taxonomic kingdom comprising all living or extinct animals n01313888 a cell or organism in which genetic recombination has occurred n01314026 an organism belonging to the same species as another organism n01314145 (genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring n01314388 any unwanted and destructive insect or other animal that attacks food or crops or livestock etc.; "he sprayed the garden to get rid of pests"; "many pests have developed resistance to the common pesticides" n01314663 a regional term for `creature' (especially for domestic animals) n01314781 an animal that creeps or crawls (such as worms or spiders or insects) n01314910 a person or other animal that moves abruptly and rapidly; "squirrels are darters" n01315062 a plant or animal naturalized in a region; "denizens of field and forest"; "denizens of the deep" n01315213 an animal that makes short high-pitched sounds n01315330 an animal that has a body temperature that is relatively constant and independent of the environmental temperature n01315581 an animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings; any animal except birds and mammals n01315805 any animal that lives and grazes in the grassy open land of western North America (especially horses, cattle, sheep) n01315980 any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats; "cereals must be protected from mice and other vermin"; "he examined the child's head for vermin"; "boys in the village have probably been shooting vermin" n01316288 any usually predatory wild animal considered undesirable; e.g., coyote n01316422 any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter n01316579 a fish that lives and feeds on the bottom of a body of water n01316734 a scavenger that feeds low on the food chain n01316838 a fish that lurks on the bottom of a body of water n01316949 an animal trained for and used for heavy labor n01317089 an animal such as a donkey or ox or elephant used for transporting loads or doing other heavy work n01317294 an animal used for pulling heavy loads n01317391 an animal (such as a mule or burro or horse) used to carry loads n01317541 any of various animals that have been tamed and made fit for a human environment n01317813 an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening n01317916 an animal that feeds on a particular source of food; "a bark feeder"; "a mud feeder" n01318053 a domestic animal (especially a young steer or heifer) kept as stock until fattened or matured and suitable for a breeding establishment n01318279 any recently hatched animal (especially birds) n01318381 a single domestic animal; "200 head of cattle" n01318478 an animal (especially birds and fish) that travels between different habitats at particular times of the year n01318660 an animal (especially birds and arthropods and reptiles) that periodically shed their outer layer (feathers or cuticle or skin or hair) n01318894 a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement n01319001 a person or other animal having powers of endurance or perseverance; "the horse that won the race is a good stayer" n01319187 a creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth n01319339 a usually horned animal that has either shed its horns or had them removed n01319467 any of numerous animals inhabiting the sea including e.g. fishes and molluscs and many mammals n01319685 unwanted marine creatures that are caught in the nets while fishing for another species; "thousands of dolphins and porpoises and whales are killed as part of the by-catch each year" n01319932 (genetics) an organism or cell having a diploid set of chromosomes from each parent n01320093 (genetics) an organism or cell having the normal amount of DNA per cell; i.e., two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number n01320314 (genetics) an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes n01320479 (genetics) an organism or cell having a chromosome number that is not an even multiple of the haploid chromosome number for that species n01320692 (genetics) an organism or cell having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes n01320872 an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa) n01321123 female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobster n01321230 an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova) n01321456 any mature animal n01321579 any immature animal n01321770 a young animal without a mother n01321854 any immature mammal n01322221 a very young mammal; "baby rabbits" n01322343 young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf n01322508 a young wolf n01322604 a young dog n01322685 the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear or wolf or lion n01322898 a young lion n01322983 a young bear n01323068 a young tiger n01323155 young of any of various fur-bearing animals; "a fox kit" n01323261 a young mammal that has not been weaned n01323355 male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse n01323493 female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock n01323599 a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses n01323781 any creature of exceptional size n01323901 external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate n01324019 microscopic organism such as an amoeba or paramecium n01324142 an animal that survives in spite of adversity; "only the fittest animals were survivors of the cold winters" n01324305 an animal that has undergone mutation n01324431 any animal that feeds on flesh; "Tyrannosaurus Rex was a large carnivore"; "insectivorous plants are considered carnivores" n01324610 any animal that feeds chiefly on grass and other plants; "horses are herbivores"; "the sauropod dinosaurs were apparently herbivores" n01324799 any organism that feeds mainly on insects n01324916 an animal having teeth consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets n01325060 an animal having teeth fused with the inner surface of the alveolar ridge without sockets n01325206 an artificial taxonomic category established on the basis of morphological resemblance for organisms of obscure true relationships especially fossil forms n01325417 one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates n01325658 deciduous horn of a member of the deer family n01325775 a bunch of feathers or hair n01325853 any hard protuberance from the head of an organism that is similar to or suggestive of a horn n01326015 a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal n01326198 showy crest or knot of hair or feathers n01326291 any organism of microscopic size n01326751 (biology) a single-celled microorganism (especially a flagellate protozoan) n01326897 an organism (especially a bacterium) that requires air or free oxygen for life n01327028 an organism (especially a bacterium) that does not require air or free oxygen to live n01327204 an organism that cannot grow in the presence of oxygen n01327322 (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species; "a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey" n01327765 a hybrid produced by parents that differ only at two gene loci that have two alleles each n01327909 a hybrid produced by crossing parents that are homozygous except for a single gene locus that has two alleles (as in Mendel's experiments with garden peas) n01328121 an organism that can assume more than one adult form as in the castes of ants or termites n01328302 an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) n01328515 harmless microorganisms (as Escherichia coli) that inhabit the intestinal tract and are essential for its normal functioning n01328702 (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein n01329186 a large heterogeneous group of RNA viruses divisible into groups on the basis of the virions; they have been recovered from arthropods, bats, and rodents; most are borne by arthropods; they are linked by the epidemiologic concept of transmission between vertebrate hosts by arthropod vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, midges, etc.) that feed on blood; they can cause mild fevers, hepatitis, hemorrhagic fever, and encephalitis n01329794 the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus n01329935 (virology) a complete viral particle; nucleic acid and capsid (and a lipid envelope in some viruses) n01330126 any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye n01330314 a virus that causes upper respiratory infection (including the common cold and bronchiolitis); most often in children n01330497 animal viruses belonging to the family Arenaviridae n01330696 the RNA virus that causes Argentine hemorrhagic fever; carried by rats and mice n01330852 the RNA virus that causes Lassa fever n01330966 the RNA virus that causes lymphocytic choriomeningitis; infects mice and monkeys and dogs and guinea pigs and human beings n01331188 the RNA virus that causes Bolivian hemorrhagic fever; carried by rats and mice n01331345 a large family of arboviruses that affect a wide range of hosts (mainly vertebrates and arthropods) n01331522 an animal virus belonging to the family Bunyaviridae; can be used as a bioweapon n01331659 a family of threadlike RNA viruses that cause diseases in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) n01331867 animal viruses belonging to the family Filoviridae n01332009 a filovirus that causes Ebola hemorrhagic fever; carried by animals; can be used as a bioweapon n01332181 a filovirus that causes Marburg disease; carried by animals; can be used as a bioweapon n01332347 a family of arboviruses carried by arthropods n01332488 an arbovirus of the family Togaviridae that can cause a variety of encephalitis in horses n01332653 a family of arboviruses carried by arthropods n01332795 animal viruses belonging to the family Flaviviridae n01332940 the flavivirus that causes West Nile encephalitis n01333082 a family of arborviruses carried by arthropods n01333301 a family of arborviruses carried by arthropods n01333483 an animal virus that causes vesicular stomatitis n01333610 a family of arboviruses carried by arthropods n01333731 any of a group of viruses that can cause pox diseases in vertebrates n01333890 a poxvirus closely related to smallpox virus; causes benign gelatinous tumors in humans n01334036 the virus that causes smallpox in humans; can be used as a bioweapon n01334217 a type of smallpox virus that has a fatality rate of up to 25 percent n01334368 a type of smallpox virus that has a fatality rate of about 1 percent n01334518 the widely studied plant virus that causes tobacco mosaic; it was the first virus discovered (1892) n01334690 the smallest of viruses; a plant virus with its RNA arranged in a circular chromosome without a protein coat n01334862 a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria; "phage uses the bacterium's machinery and energy to produce more phage until the bacterium is destroyed and phage is released to invade surrounding bacteria" n01335218 a bacteriophage that infects the bacterium Escherichia coli n01335333 a bacteriophage specific for the bacterium Salmonella typhi n01335460 a plant pathogen that is a virus consisting of a single strand of RNA n01335659 an animal pathogen that is a virus n01336076 a group of animal DNA viruses including viruses of ducks and woodchucks and squirrels and others as well as the virus causing hepatitis B in humans n01336282 any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell n01336599 retrovirus causing T-cell leukemia n01336718 the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); it replicates in and kills the helper T cells n01336910 any of a group of RNA viruses including those that cause influenza and mumps n01337078 a group of viruses including those causing influenza n01337191 a group of viruses including those causing mumps and measles n01337329 a paramyxovirus that forms syncytia in tissue culture and that is responsible for severe respiratory diseases such as bronchiolitis and bronchial pneumonia (especially in children) n01337583 a group of single-strand RNA viruses with a protein coat n01337734 the virus causing poliomyelitis n01337822 the virus causing hepatitis A n01337915 any of a group of picornaviruses that infect the gastrointestinal tract and can spread to other areas (especially the nervous system) n01338178 enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis n01338333 any of a group of viruses associated with various diseases including viral meningitis and mild respiratory disorders and diarrhea in newborn infants n01338537 any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections n01338685 any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin n01338908 a herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system n01339083 a herpes virus that causes oral herpes n01339206 a herpes virus that can cause genital herpes n01339336 a herpes virus that causes shingles n01339471 a herpes virus that causes chickenpox and shingles n01339623 the herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis; associated with specific cancers in Africa and China n01339801 any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems n01340014 the member of the herpes virus family that is responsible for chickenpox n01340155 any of a group of animal viruses associated with or causing papillomas or polyomas n01340331 any of a group of papovaviruses associated with genital or oral carcinomas or a group associated with benign genital tumors n01340522 a virus the can initiate various kinds of tumors in mice n01340648 any of a group of arboviruses including those causing rabies n01340785 a neurotropic non-arbovirus of the family Rhabdoviridae that causes rabies n01340935 any of a group of non-arboviruses including the rotavirus causing infant enteritis n01341090 the reovirus causing infant enteritis n01341183 any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease n01341410 a virus that remains dormant in the body for a long time before symptoms appear; "kuru is caused by a slow virus" n01341580 the virus that produces stunting and yellowing of the leaves of onion plants n01341727 the virus that produces stunting and yellowing of the leaves of potato plants n01341876 prokaryotic bacteria and blue-green algae and various primitive pathogens; because of lack of consensus on how to divide the organisms into phyla informal names are used for the major divisions n01342269 organisms that typically reproduce by asexual budding or fission and whose nutritional mode is absorption or photosynthesis or chemosynthesis n01342529 the order of animals n01347199 the order of protoctists n01347431 in some classifications considered a kingdom n01347583 considered ancient life forms that evolved separately from bacteria and blue-green algae n01347858 archaebacteria found in anaerobic environments such as animal intestinal tracts or sediments or sewage and capable of producing methane; a source of natural gas n01348075 archaebacteria requiring a salt-rich environment for growth and survival n01348232 halophiles in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats n01348388 archaebacteria that thrive in strongly acidic environments at high temperatures n01348530 (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants n01349333 an organism that thrives in a relatively acid environment n01349495 a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant n01349735 a rodlike bacterium (especially any of the rod-shaped or branched bacteria in the root nodules of nitrogen-fixing plants) n01349948 aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil n01350226 a species of bacillus that causes anthrax in humans and in animals (cattle and swine and sheep and rabbits and mice and guinea pigs); can be used a bioweapon n01350485 a species of bacillus found in soil and decomposing organic matter; some strains produce antibiotics n01350701 a bacillus bacterium that causes the plague; aerosolized bacteria can be used as a bioweapon n01350855 any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria n01350994 a bacterial cell intermediate in morphology between a coccus and a bacillus; a very short bacillus n01351170 an aerobic Gram-negative coccobacillus that causes brucellosis; can be used as a bioweapon n01351315 any flagellated aerobic bacteria having a spirally twisted rodlike form n01351453 a genus of helical or curved or straight aerobic bacteria with rounded ends and multiple flagella; found in the gastric mucosa of primates (including humans) n01351688 the type species of genus Heliobacter; produces urease and is associated with several gastroduodenal diseases (including gastritis and gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers and other peptic ulcers) n01351959 an order of bacteria n01352059 a family of bacteria n01352574 a genus of bacteria n01353411 a species of bacteria n01353658 a species of aerobic bacteria n01353773 aerobic bacteria widely distributed in nature n01353932 a species of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria that produce gas and acid from sugars and are sometimes involved in the souring of milk n01354149 a small family of rod-shaped bacteria n01354324 the type genus of Rhizobiaceae; usually occur in the root nodules of legumes; can fix atmospheric oxygen n01354521 small motile bacterial rods that can reduce nitrates and cause galls on plant stems n01354724 the bacteria that produce crown gall disease in plants n01354869 one-celled monerans having simple cells with rigid walls and (in motile types) flagella n01355326 a large group of bacteria having rigid cell walls; motile types have flagella n01356086 one of two usually recognized orders of true bacteria; Gram-positive spherical or rod-shaped forms; some are motile; in some classifications considered an order of Schizomycetes n01356459 typically rod-shaped usually Gram-positive bacteria that produce endospores n01356670 type genus of the Bacillaceae; includes many saprophytes important in decay of organic matter and a number of parasites n01356888 anaerobic or micro-aerophilic rod-shaped or spindle-shaped saprophytes; nearly cosmopolitan in soil, animal intestines, and dung n01357156 spindle-shaped bacterial cell especially one swollen at the center by an endospore n01357328 anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism n01357507 anaerobic Gram-positive rod bacterium that produces epsilon toxin; can be used as a bioweapon n01357707 prokaryotic organisms sometimes considered a class or phylum or subkingdom; coextensive with the Cyanophyceae: cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) n01357967 former term for the Cyanophyta n01358135 a former classification n01358259 photosynthetic bacteria found in fresh and salt water, having chlorophyll a and phycobilins; once thought to be algae: blue-green algae n01358572 predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton n01358904 former terms for Cyanophyceae n01359070 blue-green algae n01359203 type genus of the family Nostocaceae: freshwater blue-green algae n01359365 found in moist places as rounded jellylike colonies n01359488 blue green algae n01359631 a genus of blue-green algae n01359762 large colonial bacterium common in tropical open-ocean waters; important in carbon and nitrogen fixation n01359945 green and purple bacteria; energy for growth is derived from sunlight; carbon is derived from carbon dioxide or organic carbon n01360180 free-living Gram-negative pink to purplish-brown bacteria containing bacteriochlorophyll n01360330 one of two usually recognized orders of true bacteria; Gram-negative spiral or spherical or rod-shaped bacteria usually motile by polar flagella; some contain photosynthetic pigments n01360712 rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria; include important plant and animal pathogens n01360937 type genus of the family Pseudomonodaceae n01361113 causes brown rot in tomatoes and potatoes and tobacco etc n01361261 bacteria usually producing greenish fluorescent water-soluble pigment; some pathogenic for plants and animals n01361465 a genus of bacteria similar to Pseudomonas but producing a yellow pigment that is not soluble in water n01361683 bacteria producing yellow non-water-soluble pigments; some pathogenic for plants n01361840 small motile sulphur bacteria n01361973 usually rod-shaped bacteria that oxidize ammonia or nitrites: nitrobacteria n01362196 rod-shaped soil bacteria n01362336 soil bacteria that convert nitrites to nitrates n01362480 ellipsoidal soil bacteria n01362623 soil bacteria that oxidize ammonia to nitrites n01362769 free-living coccoid to rod-shaped bacteria that derive energy from oxidizing sulfur or sulfur compounds n01362999 a genus of bacteria n01363121 small rod-shaped bacteria living in sewage or soil and oxidizing sulfur n01363288 any bacterium of the genus Thiobacillus n01363423 rigid spirally curved elongate bacteria n01363600 a genus of bacteria n01363719 spirally twisted elongate rodlike bacteria usually living in stagnant water n01363887 a bacterium causing ratbite fever n01364008 a genus of bacteria n01364162 curved rodlike motile bacterium n01364329 comma-shaped bacteria that cause Asiatic cholera n01364472 bacteria that cause abortion in sheep n01364587 family of bacteria living usually in the alimentary canal or on mucous surfaces of warm-blooded animals; sometimes associated with acute infective processes n01364866 type genus of Bacteroidaceae; genus of Gram-negative rodlike anaerobic bacteria producing no endospores and no pigment and living in the gut of man and animals n01365122 a genus of bacterial rods containing only the one species that causes granuloma inguinale n01365322 the species of bacteria that causes granuloma inguinale n01365474 a genus of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria that occur as pathogens and parasite in many animals (including humans) n01365684 the type species of the genus Francisella and the causal agent of tularemia in humans; can be used as a bioweapon n01365885 the pus-producing bacterium that causes gonorrhea n01366015 a large family of mostly Gram-positive and aerobic and nonmotile rod-shaped bacteria of the order Eubacteriales n01366276 any species of the genus Corynebacterium n01366415 the type genus of the family Corynebacteriaceae which is widely distributed in nature; the best known are parasites and pathogens of humans and domestic animals n01366700 a species of bacterium that causes diphtheria n01366881 a genus of aerobic motile bacteria of the family Corynebacteriaceae containing small Gram-positive rods n01367083 any species of the genus Listeria n01367208 the type species of the genus Listeria; can cause meningitis, encephalitis, septicemia, endocarditis, abortion, abscesses, listeriosis n01367430 a large family of Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria of the order Eubacteriales n01367772 rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals n01368095 a genus of bacteria n01368216 a genus of enteric bacteria n01368338 a species of bacterium normally present in intestinal tract of humans and other animals; sometimes pathogenic; can be a threat to food safety n01368552 a genus of bacteria n01368672 a genus of nonmotile rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; some cause respiratory and other infections n01368853 a genus of bacteria n01368973 rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon n01369210 a form of salmonella that causes gastroenteritis in humans n01369358 a form of salmonella that causes food poisoning in humans n01369484 a form of salmonella that causes typhoid fever n01369633 a genus of motile peritrichous bacteria that contain small Gram-negative rod n01369819 the type species of the genus Serratia; a species found in water and soil and milk and foods and insects; can cause infections of the endocardium and blood and wounds and urinary tract and respiratory tract; has been tested as a bioweapon n01370142 a genus of bacteria n01370260 rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; some are pathogenic for warm-blooded animals; can be used as a bioweapon n01370465 a bacillus that causes dysentery n01370581 a genus of bacteria n01370698 rod-shaped motile bacteria that attack plants n01370816 a group of true bacteria n01370913 pleomorphic Gram-negative microorganisms n01371092 microorganism resembling bacteria inhabiting arthropod tissues but capable of causing disease in vertebrates n01371342 can cause typhus and Rocky Mountain spotted fever in humans n01371483 any of a group of very small rod-shaped bacteria that live in biting arthropods (as ticks and mites) and cause disease in vertebrate hosts; they cause typhus and other febrile diseases in human beings n01371777 a cell-free filtrate held to be a virus responsible for a specific neoplasm n01371928 a tumor virus transmitted by leafhoppers n01372038 (genetics) a virus or other agent that is used to deliver DNA to a cell n01372199 (genetics) a large vector that is made from a bacteriophage and used to clone genes or gene fragments n01372372 Gram-negative parasites in warm-blooded vertebrates n01372544 type genus of the family Chlamydiaceae: disease-causing parasites n01372709 coccoid rickettsia infesting birds and mammals; cause infections of eyes and lungs and genitourinary tract n01372944 bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia n01373090 bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia and lymphogranuloma venereum n01373272 coextensive with the family Mycoplasmataceae n01373440 pleomorphic Gram-negative nonmotile microorganism similar to both viruses and bacteria; parasitic in mammals n01373675 type and sole genus of the family Mycoplasmataceae n01373826 any of a group of small parasitic bacteria that lack cell walls and can survive without oxygen; can cause pneumonia and urinary tract infection n01374063 a mycoplasma resistant to antibiotics that causes a kind of pneumonia in humans n01374224 the motile aerobic rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium that thrives in central heating and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires' disease n01374457 any of the bacteria in the soil that take part in the nitrogen cycle; they oxidize ammonium compounds into nitrites or oxidize nitrites into nitrates n01374703 any of the nitrobacteria that oxidize nitrites into nitrates n01374846 any of the nitrobacteria that oxidize ammonia into nitrites n01374989 filamentous or rod-shaped bacteria n01375204 any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales n01375460 filamentous anaerobic bacteria n01375617 type genus of the family Actinomycetaceae n01375760 soil-inhabiting saprophytes and disease-producing plant and animal parasites n01375913 higher bacteria typically aerobic soil saprophytes n01376092 type genus of the family Streptomycetaceae n01376237 aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin) n01376437 source of the antibiotic erythromycin n01376543 source of the antibiotic streptomycin n01376647 cause of a potato disease characterized by brownish corky tissue n01376801 a family of bacteria n01376948 nonmotile Gram-positive aerobic bacteria n01377092 rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases n01377278 cause of tuberculosis n01377392 bacteria that are unaffected by penicillin n01377510 bacteria that produce pus n01377602 any rod-shaped bacterium n01377694 any of various rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria n01377804 cause of leprosy n01377906 an order of higher bacteria n01378137 bacteria living mostly in soils and on dung n01378346 type genus of the family Polyangiaceae: myxobacteria with rounded fruiting bodies enclosed in a membrane n01378545 bacteria that form colonies in self-produced slime; inhabit moist soils or decaying plant matter or animal waste n01378800 spherical or elliptical usually aerobic eubacteria that produce yellow or orange or red pigment; includes toxin-producing forms as well as harmless commensals and saprophytes n01379116 type genus of the family Micrococcaceae n01379252 includes many pathogenic species n01379389 spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections n01379636 lactic acid bacteria and important pathogens; bacteria that ferment carbohydrates chiefly into lactic acid n01379954 type genus of the family Lactobacillaceae n01380118 a Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that produces lactic acid (especially in milk) n01380298 a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics n01380489 a genus of bacteria n01380610 Gram-positive bacteria usually occurring in pairs n01380754 bacterium causing pneumonia in mice and humans n01380902 a genus of bacteria n01381044 spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis n01381285 a species of bacteria n01381399 higher bacteria; slender spiral rodlike forms n01381604 large coarsely spiral bacteria; free-living in fresh or salt water or commensal in bodies of oysters n01381829 the type genus of the family Spirochaetaceae; a bacterium that is flexible, undulating, and chiefly aquatic n01382033 parasitic or free-living bacteria; many pathogenic to humans and other animals n01382273 small spirochetes some parasitic or pathogenic n01382482 type genus of Treponemataceae: anaerobic spirochetes with an undulating rigid body; parasitic in warm-blooded animals n01382699 spirochete that causes disease in humans (e.g. syphilis and yaws) n01382839 small flexible parasitic spirochetes having three to five wavy spirals n01383027 cause of e.g. European and African relapsing fever n01383151 cause of Lyme disease; transmitted primarily by ticks of genus Ixodes n01383332 very slender aerobic spirochetes; free-living or parasitic in mammals n01383502 important pathogens causing Weil's disease or canicola fever n01383638 the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water n01383896 photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae n01384084 unicellular algae n01384164 animal constituent of plankton; mainly small crustaceans and fish larvae n01384313 the aggregate of actively swimming animals in a body of water ranging from microscopic organisms to whales n01384491 a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use n01384687 an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host n01385017 any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms) n01385330 any external parasitic organism (as fleas) n01385527 an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association n01385749 a host that is used by a parasite in the course of its life cycle n01385878 the host in which the sexual reproduction of a parasite takes place n01386007 any disease-producing agent (especially a virus or bacterium or other microorganism) n01386182 either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent n01386354 an organism such as an insect that habitually shares the nest of a species of ant n01386494 in most modern classifications, replacement for the Protista; includes: Protozoa; Euglenophyta; Chlorophyta; Cryptophyta; Heterokontophyta; Rhodophyta; unicellular protists and their descendant multicellular organisms: regarded as distinct from plants and animals n01387065 any of the unicellular protists n01387208 eukaryotic one-celled living organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals: protozoa, slime molds, and eukaryotic algae n01387451 free-living or colonial organisms with diverse nutritional and reproductive modes n01387617 any of the families of Protoctista n01388130 any genus of Protoctista n01388992 a division of lower plants comprising unicellular and biflagellate algae that form starchy compounds n01389188 in some classifications considered a superphylum or a subkingdom; comprises flagellates; ciliates; sporozoans; amoebas; foraminifers n01389507 any of diverse minute acellular or unicellular organisms usually nonphotosynthetic n01389875 characterized by the formation of pseudopods for locomotion and taking food: Actinopoda; Rhizopoda n01390123 protozoa that move and capture food by forming pseudopods n01390287 heliozoans; radiolarians n01390466 protozoa having stiff rodlike radiating pseudopods n01390627 mostly freshwater protozoa n01390763 protozoa with spherical bodies and stiff radiating pseudopods n01390899 marine protozoa n01391028 protozoa with amoeba-like bodies and radiating filamentous pseudopods n01391174 creeping protozoans: amoebas and foraminifers n01391391 protozoa characterized by a pseudopod n01391569 the animal order including amoebas n01391779 protozoan inhabiting moist soils or bottom vegetation in fresh or salt water n01391933 a large family of endoparasitic amebas that invade the digestive tract n01392122 the type genus of the family Endamoebidae n01392275 any ameba of the genus Endamoeba n01392380 naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion n01392692 the parasitic ameba that causes amebic dysentery in human beings n01392843 foraminifers n01393030 marine microorganism having a calcareous shell with openings where pseudopods protrude n01393237 a family of protoctists n01393364 type genus of the family Globigerinidae n01393486 marine protozoan having a rounded shell with spiny processes n01393604 a family of fossil protoctists n01393753 large fossil protozoan of the Tertiary period n01393873 testacean rhizopods n01394040 any of various rhizopods of the order Testacea characterized by having a shell n01394193 soil and freshwater protozoa; cosmopolitan in distribution n01394366 type genus of the Arcellidae n01394492 an amoeba-like protozoan with a chitinous shell resembling an umbrella n01394635 genus of protozoans related to ameba n01394771 a protozoan with an ovoid shell of cemented sand grains n01394901 class of protozoa having cilia or hairlike appendages on part or all of the surface during some part of the life cycle n01395254 a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell n01395531 in some recent classifications, coextensive with the Ciliata: minute organisms found in decomposing infusions of organic matter n01395773 any member of the subclass Infusoria n01395885 freshwater ciliate with an oval body and long deep oral groove n01396048 any member of the genus Paramecium n01396170 protozoa having four membranous ciliary organelles n01396322 relative of the paramecium; often used in genetics research n01396458 trumpet-shaped protozoa with a ciliated spiral feeding funnel n01396617 any of several trumpet-shaped ciliate protozoans that are members of the genus Stentor n01396776 ciliated protozoans that have a goblet-shaped body with a retractile stalk n01396951 any of various protozoa having a transparent goblet-shaped body with a retractile stalk n01397114 primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves n01397497 plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae n01397690 an edible seaweed with a mild flavor n01397778 dried seaweed especially that cast ashore n01397871 any of various seaweeds that grow underwater in shallow beds; "seagrass provides a protective environment in which young fish can develop" n01398064 growth of marine vegetation especially of the large forms such as rockweeds and kelp n01398212 any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms; there are four naturally occurring forms n01398481 a blue-black plant pigment having a blue-green alcohol solution; found in all higher plants n01398632 a dark-green plant pigment having a brilliant green alcohol solution; generally characteristic of higher plants n01398803 the chlorophyll present in brown algae, diatoms, and flagellates n01398941 the chlorophyll found (together with chlorophyll a) in red algae n01399065 a substance in photosensitive bacteria that is related to but different from chlorophyll of higher plants n01399236 water-soluble proteinaceous pigments found in red algae and cyanobacteria n01399366 red pigment in red algae n01399450 blue pigment in algae n01399529 algae having chlorophyll a and usually c, and flagella of unequal lengths; terminology supersedes Chrysophyta in some classifications n01399772 mostly freshwater eukaryotic algae having the chlorophyll masked by brown or yellow pigment; yellow-green and golden-brown algae and diatoms: Xanthophyceae, Chrysophyceae, Bacillariophyceae; some classification systems superseded or subsumed by Heterokontophyta n01400247 algae having the pigments chlorophyll and carotene and xanthophyll n01400391 any alga of the division Chrysophyta with its chlorophyll masked by yellow pigment n01400575 all the yellow-green algae having flagella of unequal length n01400772 yellow-green algae n01400891 marine and freshwater eukaryotic algae: diatoms n01401106 microscopic unicellular marine or freshwater colonial alga having cell walls impregnated with silica n01401296 yellow-green algae with simple or branching filaments; comprising the single family Tribonemaceae n01401517 simple filamentous freshwater yellow-green algae n01401686 type genus of Tribonemaceae n01401842 any of various algae of the genus Tribonema; algae with branching filaments that form scum in still or stagnant fresh water n01402039 algae resembling confervae especially in having branching filaments n01402169 brown algae; mostly marine and littoral eukaryotic algae n01402381 coextensive with class Phaeophyceae; in some classifications subsumed in the division Heterokontophyta n01402600 algae having the chlorophyll masked by brown and yellow pigments n01402831 in some classifications coextensive with family Laminariaceae: marine brown algae of cold or polar seas n01403052 large family of marine brown algae including many economically important large kelps chiefly of northern waters n01403284 type genus of the family Laminariaceae: perennial brown kelps n01403457 large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds n01403595 any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria n01403713 any of various coarse seaweeds n01403805 coextensive with the family Fucaceae n01403968 in more recent classifications superseded by the order Fucales n01404129 small family of brown algae: gulfweeds; rockweeds n01404365 any of various algae of the family Fucaceae n01404495 a fossilized cast or impression of algae of the order Fucales n01404628 coarse brown seaweed growing on rocks exposed at low tide n01404813 type genus of the family Fucaceae: cartilaginous brown algae n01405007 any member of the genus Fucus n01405107 brown algae seaweed with serrated edges n01405250 a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure n01405442 brown algae distinguished by compressed or inflated branchlets along the axis n01405616 similar to and found with black rockweed n01405737 a genus of protoctist n01405858 brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea n01406092 free-swimming flagellate algae n01406262 coextensive with the division Euglenophyta n01406426 considered green algae n01406565 type genus of the family Euglenaceae: green algae with a single flagellum n01406736 minute single-celled green freshwater organism having a single flagella; often classed as algae n01406904 marine and freshwater green or colorless flagellate organism n01407065 large division of chiefly freshwater eukaryotic algae that possess chlorophyll a and b, store food as starch, and cellulose cell walls; classes Chlorophyceae, Ulvophyceae, and Charophyceae; obviously ancestral to land plants n01407465 algae distinguished chiefly by having flagella and a clear green color, their chlorophyll being masked little if at all by other pigments n01407798 algae that are clear green in color; often growing on wet ricks or damp wood or the surface of stagnant water n01408088 alternative name for the class Chlorophyceae in some classifications n01408253 an order of protoctist n01408383 thin flat or tubular green algae n01408547 type genus of the family Ulvaceae; green seaweed having a thallus two cells thick: sea lettuce n01408743 seaweed with edible translucent crinkly green fronds n01408880 chiefly freshwater green algae; solitary or colonial n01409065 unicellular or colonial biflagellate free-swimming flagellates n01409244 type genus of the Volvocaceae; minute pale green flagellates occurring in tiny spherical colonies; minute flagella rotate the colony about an axis n01409477 green algae some of which are colored red by hematochrome n01409665 type genus of the Chlamydomonadaceae; solitary doubly-flagellated plant-like algae common in fresh water and damp soil; multiply freely; often a pest around filtration plants n01409940 pond scums; desmids n01410109 pond scums: common freshwater algae forming green slimy masses n01410330 type genus of the family Zygnemataceae n01410457 free-floating freshwater green algae n01410568 a genus of protoctist n01410689 freshwater algae consisting of minute filaments containing spiral chlorophyll bands n01410847 unicellular green algae that reproduce by spores n01411036 type genus of Chlorococcales; unicellular green algae occurring singly or in a layer on soil or damp rock n01411240 nonmotile unicellular green algae potentially important as source of high-grade protein and B-complex vitamins n01411450 any alga of the genus Chlorella n01411556 simple or branched filamentous freshwater green algae n01411727 filamentous green algae n01411871 type genus of Oedogoniaceae; freshwater green algae having long unbranched filaments; usually free-floating when mature n01412085 in some classifications: contains only the order Charales n01412279 small order of macroscopic fresh and brackish water algae with a distinct axis: stoneworts n01412479 green algae superficially resembling horsetail ferns: stoneworts n01412694 any of various submerged aquatic algae of the genus Chara having nodes with whorled filamentlike branches; usually encrusted with calcium carbonate deposits n01412925 green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts n01413071 fragile branching stoneworts n01413188 unicellular algae n01413324 a genus of protoctist n01413457 freshwater green algae n01413551 lower plants; mostly marine and littoral eukaryotic algae n01413744 coextensive with the Rhodophyta: red algae n01413942 marine algae in which the chlorophyll is masked by a red or purplish pigment; source of agar and carrageenan n01414216 any of various red algae having graceful rose to purple fronds (e.g. dulse or carrageen) n01414359 a family of protoctist n01414502 a genus of protoctist n01414633 dark purple edible seaweed of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America n01414841 a family of protoctist n01414986 type genus of the family Rhodymeniaceae n01415139 coarse edible red seaweed n01415256 a family of protoctist n01415393 a genus of protoctist n01415524 edible red seaweeds n01415626 an organism with cells characteristic of all life forms except primitive microorganisms such as bacteria; i.e. an organism with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei in its cells n01415920 a unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei; bacteria are the prime example but also included are blue-green algae and actinomycetes and mycoplasma n01416213 one of the distinct individuals forming a colonial animal such as a bryozoan or hydrozoan n01416354 protozoa having flagella n01416585 a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals n01417041 in some classifications considered a phylum of the kingdom Protista; in others included in the plant phylum Pyrrophyta n01417361 chiefly marine protozoa having two flagella; a chief constituent of plankton n01417553 a genus of protoctist n01417674 large bioluminescent marine protozoan n01417807 marine and freshwater dinoflagellates n01417982 type genus of the family Peridiniidae n01418114 flagellate with a thick test composed of plates n01418237 in some classifications considered a phylum of the kingdom Protista; holozoic or saprozoic flagellates n01418498 flagellate protozoan that causes leishmaniasis n01418620 flagellate protozoan lacking photosynthesis and other plant-like characteristics n01418794 cellulose-producing flagellates n01418947 flagellate symbiotic in the intestines of e.g. termites n01419082 small usually parasitic flagellates n01419332 flagellates with several flagella n01419444 a genus of flagellate protoctist n01419573 a flagellate that is the cause of the frequently fatal fish disease costiasis n01419740 flagellates parasitic in intestines of vertebrates n01419888 a suspected cause of diarrhea in humans n01420000 flagellates parasitic in intestines of vertebrates including humans n01420164 flagellates free-living or parasitic in intestines of birds n01420314 flagellates parasitic in alimentary or genitourinary tracts of vertebrates and invertebrates including humans n01420525 cause of trichomoniasis in women and cattle and birds n01420655 plantlike flagellates containing chlorophyll; often considered unicellular algae n01420860 unicellular organisms having many characteristics of typical algae n01421012 a phylum in the kingdom Protoctista n01421164 motile usually brownish-green protozoa-like algae n01421333 common in fresh and salt water appearing along the shore as algal blooms n01421496 strictly parasitic protozoans that are usually immobile; includes plasmodia and coccidia and piroplasms and malaria parasites n01421807 parasitic spore-forming protozoan n01422185 one of the minute active bodies into which sporozoans divide in one stage of their life cycle n01422335 a sporozoan in the active feeding stage of its life cycle n01422450 a cell that arises from the asexual division of a parent sporozoan during its life cycle n01422594 parasitic sporozoans that form spores containing one or more infective sporozoites n01422835 an order in the subclass Telosporidia n01423001 a family of protoctist in the order Coccidia n01423160 type genus of the family Eimeriidae; includes serious pathogens n01423302 parasitic on the digestive epithelium of vertebrates and higher invertebrates n01423464 an order in the subclass Telosporidia n01423617 vermiform protozoans parasitic in insects and other invertebrates n01423757 an order in the subclass Telosporidia n01423971 minute protozoans parasitic at some stage of the life cycle in blood cells of vertebrates including many pathogens n01424165 malaria parasites n01424282 type genus of the family Plasmodiidae n01424420 parasitic protozoan of the genus Plasmodium that causes malaria in humans n01424607 bird parasites n01424782 related to malaria parasite and having a phase in the viscera of various birds n01424938 type genus of the family Haemoproteidae n01425076 a genus of protoctist n01425223 parasitic in birds n01425336 piroplasms and cattle pathogens n01425501 type genus of the family Babesiidae n01425634 minute parasite of red blood cells of mammals transmitted by a tick and causing diseases of domestic animals n01425817 a subclass of Sporozoa n01425983 imperfectly known parasites of the muscles of vertebrates n01426160 chief genus of the order Sarcosporidia n01426314 parasite of the muscles of vertebrates n01426466 an order in the subclass Acnidosporidia n01426625 parasite in invertebrates and lower vertebrates of no known economic importance n01426784 single-host parasites of lower vertebrates and invertebrates n01427005 parasites of worms n01427143 parasites of worms n01427241 an order in the subclass Cnidosporidia n01427399 parasite of arthropods and fishes that invade and destroy host cells n01427547 an order in the subclass Cnidosporidia n01427703 mostly parasitic in fishes and including various serious pathogens n01427848 temporary outgrowth used by some microorganisms as an organ of feeding or locomotion n01428003 multinucleate sheet of cytoplasm characteristic of some stages of such organisms as slime molds n01428155 an extensive group of teleost fishes having fins supported by flexible cartilaginous rays n01428580 any fish of the superorder Malacopterygii n01429172 in some classifications considered a superorder comprising the Cypriniformes and the Siluriformes n01429349 any of various families of fish n01432517 any of various genus of fish n01437805 an order of animals including almost entirely freshwater fishes: characins; loaches; carp; suckers; sometimes classified as a suborder of Ostariophysi n01438208 a soft-finned fish of the order Cypriniformes n01438461 loaches n01438581 slender freshwater fishes of Eurasia and Africa resembling catfishes n01438720 a family of fish including: carp; tench; roach; rudd; dace n01439121 soft-finned mainly freshwater fishes typically having toothless jaws and cycloid scales n01439514 any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae n01439657 type genus of the family Cyprinidae: carp n01439808 large Old World freshwater bottom-feeding fish introduced into Europe from Asia; inhabits ponds and sluggish streams and often raised for food; introduced into United States where it has become a pest n01440160 scaleless domestic carp n01440242 domestic carp with some large shining scales n01440344 European fishes n01440467 European freshwater fish having a flattened body and silvery scales; of little value as food n01440655 tench n01440764 freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water n01440949 a genus of fish including: dace, chub n01441117 small European freshwater fish with a slender bluish-green body n01441272 European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body n01441425 any of numerous small silvery North American cyprinid fishes especially of the genus Notropis n01441625 shiners n01441742 small blunt-nosed fish of Great Lakes and Mississippi valley with a greenish luster n01441910 the common North American shiner n01442055 golden shiners n01442166 shiner of eastern North America having golden glints; sometimes also called `bream' n01442335 roaches n01442450 European freshwater food fish having a greenish back n01442591 rudds n01442710 European freshwater fish resembling the roach n01442855 minnows n01442972 very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams n01443126 true gudgeons n01443243 small slender European freshwater fish often used as bait by anglers n01443398 goldfish n01443537 small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes n01443736 a silvery variety of Carassius auratus n01443831 European carp closely resembling wild goldfish n01443998 small family comprising the electric eels n01444164 type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels n01444339 eel-shaped freshwater fish of South America having electric organs in its body n01444520 suckers; closely related to the family Cyprinidae n01444783 a cypriniform fish of the family Catostomidae n01444922 mostly North American freshwater fishes with a thick-lipped mouth for feeding by suction; related to carps n01445173 type genus of the family Catostomidae n01445305 buffalo fishes n01445429 any of several large suckers of the Mississippi valley n01445593 fish of the lower Mississippi n01445718 a genus of fish in the family Catostomidae n01445857 widely distributed in warm clear shallow streams n01445998 a genus of fish in the family Catostomidae n01446152 North American sucker with reddish fins n01446283 large family of small soft-finned fishes; killifishes; flagfishes; swordtails; guppies n01446589 any member of the family Cyprinodontidae n01446760 small mostly marine warm-water carp-like schooling fishes; used as bait or aquarium fishes or in mosquito control n01447001 killifish n01447139 silver-and-black killifish of saltwater marshes along the Atlantic coast of the United States n01447331 black-barred fish of bays and coastal marshes of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast of the United States n01447551 killifish n01447658 found in small streams of tropical America; often kept in aquariums; usually hermaphroditic n01447822 flagfishes n01447946 a fish with a dark-blue back and whitish sides with red stripes; found in swamps and streams of Florida n01448165 swordtails n01448291 freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish n01448496 guppies n01448594 small freshwater fish of South America and the West Indies; often kept in aquariums n01448767 topminnows n01448951 small usually brightly-colored viviparous surface-feeding fishes of fresh or brackish warm waters; often used in mosquito control n01449252 mosquitofish n01449374 silvery topminnow with rows of black spots of tropical North America and West Indies; important in mosquito control n01449586 platys n01449712 small stocky Mexican fish; popular aquarium fish n01449857 mollies n01449980 popular aquarium fish n01450081 an order of spiny-finned fish in the superorder Acanthopterygii n01450281 squirrelfishes and soldierfishes n01450453 type genus of the family Holocentridae; squirrelfishes n01450661 very small, brightly colored (especially red) nocturnal fishes of shallow waters or tropical reefs; they make sounds like a squirrel's bark n01450950 on reefs from Bermuda and Florida to northern South America n01451115 a squirrelfish found from South Carolina to Bermuda and Gulf of Mexico n01451295 bright red fish of West Indies and Bermuda n01451426 the larger squirrelfishes n01451524 a family of fish including: flashlight fishes n01451726 type genus of the family Anomalopidae n01451863 fish having a luminous organ beneath eye; of warm waters of the western Pacific and Puerto Rico n01452051 a genus of fish in the family Anomalopidae n01452200 a genus of fish in the family Anomalopidae n01452345 fish of deep dark waters having a light organ below each eye n01452496 dories n01452633 a family of fish in the order Zeomorphi n01452798 marine fishes widely distributed in mid-waters and deep slope waters n01452954 type genus of the family Zeidae n01453087 European dory n01453188 boarfishes n01453330 a genus of fish in the family Caproidae n01453475 fish with a projecting snout n01453591 a genus of fish in the family Caproidae n01453742 fish with large eyes and long snouts n01453852 bellows fishes; shrimpfishes; cornetfishes; pipefishes; small order of chiefly tropical marine fishes of varied and bizarre form all having a small mouth at the end of a drawn-out tubular snout n01454260 cornetfishes n01454393 type genus of the family Fistulariidae n01454545 slender tropical fish with a long tubular snout and bony plates instead of scales n01454702 sticklebacks n01454856 small (2-4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny-backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research n01455141 type genus of the family Gasterosteidae n01455317 of rivers and coastal regions n01455461 confined to rivers n01455592 pipefishes n01455778 fish with long tubular snout and slim body covered with bony plates n01455986 type genus of the family Syngnathidae n01456137 small (4 inches) fish found off the Florida Gulf Coast n01456296 a genus of fish in the family Syngnathidae n01456454 a fish 8 inches long; found from eastern Florida to western Caribbean n01456631 seahorses n01456756 small fish with horse-like heads bent sharply downward and curled tails; swim in upright position n01456939 bellows fishes n01457082 small bottom-dwelling fish of warm seas having a compressed body and a long snout with a toothless mouth n01457276 shrimpfishes n01457407 slender tropical shallow-water East Indian fish covered with transparent plates n01457576 trumpetfishes n01457708 type genus of the Aulostomidae n01457852 tropical Atlantic fish with a long snout; swims snout down n01458010 mouth of a protozoan n01458105 a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms n01458302 a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa) n01458509 organ of excretion in flatworms n01458616 outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism n01458746 thin protective membrane in some protozoa n01458842 an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life n01459242 the fluid-filled cavity inside a blastula n01459480 a layer of cells on the inside of the blastula n01459664 any cell resulting from cleavage of a fertilized egg n01459791 an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal n01460108 (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus n01460303 a human fetus whose weight is less than 0.5 kilogram when removed or expelled from the mother's body n01460457 animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds n01460813 egg-laying tubular structure at the end of the abdomen in many female insects and some fishes n01460963 one of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell n01461146 egg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse; often attached to a hair or item of clothing n01461315 the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or molluscs n01461445 the eggs or egg-laden ovary of a fish n01461532 the egg mass or spawn of certain crustaceans such as the lobster n01461646 early stage of an embryo produced by cleavage of an ovum; a liquid-filled sphere whose wall is composed of a single layer of cells; during this stage (about eight days after fertilization) implantation in the wall of the uterus occurs n01462042 the blastula of a placental mammal in which some differentiation of cells has occurred n01462209 the membrane that forms the wall of the blastocyst in early development; aids implantation in the uterine wall; "after implantation of the blastocyst in the uterine wall the trophoblast divides into two layers, the chorion and the placenta" n01462544 double-walled stage of the embryo resulting from invagination of the blastula; the outer layer of cells is the ectoderm and the inner layer differentiates into the mesoderm and endoderm n01462803 a solid mass of blastomeres that forms when the zygote splits; develops into the blastula n01462945 central cavity of the gastrula; becomes the intestinal or digestive cavity n01463115 the opening into the archenteron n01463259 thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells n01463419 tissue in an embryo n01463519 (embryology) any of the 3 layers of cells differentiated in embryos following gastrulation n01463739 the outer germ layer that develops into skin and nervous tissue n01463933 a tube of ectodermal tissue in the embryo from which the brain and spinal cord develop n01464077 the middle germ layer that develops into muscle and bone and cartilage and blood and connective tissue n01464318 the area of mesoderm that forms the notochord n01464441 mesodermal tissue that forms connective tissue and blood and smooth muscles n01464573 the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems n01464766 eggs of a silkworm n01464844 nutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg) n01465046 membranous structure enclosing the yolk of eggs in birds, reptiles, marsupials, and some fishes; circulates nutrients to the developing embryo n01465243 membranous structure that functions as the circulatory system in mammalian embryos until the heart becomes functional n01465472 hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake; used to inject its poison n01465593 canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey n01465713 a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog n01465994 comprises true vertebrates and animals having a notochord n01466257 any animal of the phylum Chordata having a notochord or spinal column n01466472 a flexible rodlike structure that forms the supporting axis of the body in the lowest chordates and lowest vertebrates and in embryos of higher vertebrates n01466701 a notochord of a larval tunicate typically confined to the caudal region n01466828 any family in the phylum Chordata n01466996 any genus in the phylum Chordata n01467180 lancelets n01467336 fish-like animals having a notochord rather than a true spinal column n01467504 lancelets n01467675 type genus of the Amphioxidae n01467804 small translucent lancet-shaped burrowing marine animal; primitive forerunner of the vertebrates n01467986 tunicates n01468238 primitive marine animal having a saclike unsegmented body and a urochord that is conspicuous in the larva n01468532 sometimes classified as an order: sea squirts n01468712 minute sedentary marine invertebrate having a saclike body with siphons through which water enters and leaves n01468913 a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled n01469103 ascidian that can contract its body and eject streams of water n01469222 small class of free-swimming tunicates; sometimes classified as an order n01469425 a small family of tunicates in the class Thaliacea n01469586 type (perhaps sole) genus of the Salpidae n01469723 minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end n01469886 oceanic tunicates n01470018 type genus of the Doliolidae n01470145 free-swimming oceanic tunicate with a barrel-shaped transparent body n01470287 small free-swimming tunicates; sometimes classified as an order n01470479 any member of the class Larvacea n01470586 a genus of chordates in the class Larvacea n01470733 free-swimming tadpole-shaped pelagic tunicate resembling larvae of other tunicates n01470895 free-swimming larva of ascidians; they have a tail like a tadpole that contains the notochord n01471070 fishes; amphibians; reptiles; birds; mammals n01471682 animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium n01472303 higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals) possessing an amnion during development n01472502 any member of the Amniota n01472638 thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals) n01472939 the outermost membranous sac enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals) n01473188 one of the tiny villi that stick out of the fetal chorion and combine with the mother's uterine tissue to form the placenta n01473393 the vascular fetal membrane that lies below the chorion and develops from the hindgut in many embryonic higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals) n01473620 the very vascular fetal membrane composed of the fused chorion and adjacent wall of the allantois n01473806 animal living wholly or chiefly in or on water n01473990 superclass of eel-shaped chordates lacking jaws and pelvic fins: lampreys; hagfishes; some extinct forms n01474283 eel-shaped vertebrate without jaws or paired appendages including the cyclostomes and some extinct forms n01474641 extinct group of armored jawless vertebrates; taxonomy is not clear n01474864 extinct fish-like jawless vertebrate having a heavily armored body; of the Paleozoic n01475025 extinct group of armored jawless fishes or fish-like vertebrate; taxonomy is not clear n01475232 extinct jawless fish with the anterior part of the body covered with bony plates; of the Silurian and Devonian n01475421 extinct group of armored fish-like vertebrates; taxonomy is not clear n01475648 extinct jawless fish of the Devonian with armored head n01475794 extinct order of jawless vertebrates n01475940 extinct small freshwater jawless fish usually having a heterocercal tail and an armored head; of the Silurian and Devonian n01476135 extinct order of primitive vertebrates; the precise taxonomy is not clear; in some classifications considered a separate phylum n01476418 small (2 inches long) extinct eellike fish with a finned tail and a notochord and having cone-shaped teeth containing cellular bone; late Cambrian to late Triassic; possible predecessor of the cyclostomes n01476696 the tiny fossil cone-shaped tooth of a primitive vertebrate of order Conodonta n01476829 primitive jawless aquatic vertebrate: lampreys; hagfishes n01477080 primitive aquatic vertebrate n01477184 lampreys as distinguished from hagfishes n01477373 lampreys n01477525 primitive eellike freshwater or anadromous cyclostome having round sucking mouth with a rasping tongue n01477745 typical lampreys n01477875 large anadromous lamprey sometimes used as food; destructive of native fish fauna in the Great Lakes n01478073 hagfishes as distinguished from lampreys n01478300 slime-producing marine animals: hagfishes n01478511 eellike cyclostome having a tongue with horny teeth in a round mouth surrounded by eight tentacles; feeds on dead or trapped fishes by boring into their bodies n01478816 type genus of the Myxinidae (typical hagfishes) n01478969 typical hagfish n01479066 a genus of fossil fish of the family Myxinidae n01479213 a fossil hagfish of the genus Eptatretus n01479329 fossil hagfishes n01479459 fossil hagfish of the Pennsylvanian period (c. 300 million years ago) that resembled modern hagfishes n01479643 comprising all vertebrates with upper and lower jaws n01479820 a vertebrate animal possessing true jaws n01479937 extinct group of bony-plated fishes with primitive jaws n01480106 fish-like vertebrate with bony plates on head and upper body; dominant in seas and rivers during the Devonian; considered the earliest vertebrate with jaws n01480336 cartilaginous fishes n01480516 fishes in which the skeleton may be calcified but not ossified n01480715 chimaeras and extinct forms n01480880 fish with high compressed head and a body tapering off into a long tail n01481063 a family of Holocephali n01481203 type genus of the Chimaeridae n01481331 a deep-sea fish with a tapering body, smooth skin, and long threadlike tail n01481498 large European chimaera n01481599 sharks; rays; dogfishes; skates n01482071 any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates n01482330 any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales n01482754 primitive sharks n01482887 a genus of Hexanchidae n01483021 large primitive shark widely distributed in warm seas n01483188 oceanic sharks n01483370 in some classifications another name for the family Lamnidae n01483522 fierce pelagic and oceanic sharks n01483707 a genus of Lamnidae n01483830 voracious pointed-nose shark of northern Atlantic and Pacific n01483980 mako sharks n01484097 powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacific n01484285 very swift active bluish shark found worldwide in warm waters; important game fish n01484447 similar to shortfin mako but darker blue n01484562 common blue-grey shark of southwest Pacific; sport and food fish n01484717 man-eating sharks n01484850 large aggressive shark widespread in warm seas; known to attack humans n01485073 comprising only the basking sharks; in some classifications considered the type genus of a separate family Cetorhinidae n01485306 in some older classifications considered the family of the basking sharks n01485479 large harmless plankton-eating northern shark; often swims slowly or floats at the sea surface n01485673 thresher sharks n01485801 type genus of the family Alopiidae; in some classifications considered a genus of the family Lamnidae n01486010 large pelagic shark of warm seas with a whiplike tail used to round up small fish on which to feed n01486241 nurse sharks and carpet sharks n01486411 carpet sharks n01486540 shark of the western Pacific with flattened body and mottled skin n01486706 nurse sharks n01486838 small bottom-dwelling shark of warm shallow waters on both coasts of North America and South America and from southeast Asia to Australia n01487077 sand sharks; in some classifications coextensive with family Carcharhinidae n01487312 type and sole genus of Carchariidae: sand sharks n01487506 shallow-water shark with sharp jagged teeth found on both sides of Atlantic; sometimes dangerous to swimmers n01487743 small-toothed sharks comprising only one species n01487914 whale sharks n01488038 large spotted shark of warm surface waters worldwide; resembles a whale and feeds chiefly on plankton n01488234 small bottom-dwelling sharks n01488385 small bottom-dwelling sharks with cat-like eyes; found along continental slopes n01488539 largest family of living sharks; found worldwide especially in tropical waters; dorsal fin lacks spines: requiem sharks including tiger sharks and soupfin sharks n01488918 any of numerous sharks from small relatively harmless bottom-dwellers to large dangerous oceanic and coastal species n01489275 type genus of the Carcharhinidae n01489501 a most common shark in temperate and tropical coastal waters worldwide; heavy-bodied and dangerous n01489709 most common grey shark along coasts of middle Atlantic states; sluggish and occasionally caught by fishermen n01489920 widely distributed shallow-water shark with fins seemingly dipped in ink n01490112 large deep-water shark with white-tipped dorsal fin; worldwide distribution; most dangerous shark n01490360 relatively slender blue-grey shark; nearly worldwide in tropical and temperate waters n01490546 lemon sharks n01490670 common shallow-water schooling shark of the Atlantic from North Carolina to Brazil and off west Africa; dangerous n01490885 blue sharks n01491006 slender cosmopolitan, pelagic shark; blue body shades to white belly; dangerous especially during maritime disasters n01491235 tiger sharks n01491361 large dangerous warm-water shark with striped or spotted body n01491520 a genus of Carcharhinidae n01491661 Pacific shark valued for its fins (used by Chinese in soup) and liver (rich in vitamin A) n01491874 any of several small sharks n01491991 small sharks with smooth skins and lacking spines on their dorsal fins n01492212 smooth dogfishes n01492357 small bottom-dwelling shark found along both Atlantic coasts n01492569 smooth dogfish of European coastal waters n01492708 found along the Atlantic coast of the Americas n01492860 found from the northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil n01493012 a genus of Triakidae n01493146 smooth dogfish of Pacific and Indian Oceans and Red Sea having white-tipped dorsal and caudal fins n01493366 dogfishes having a spine in each dorsal fin n01493541 small bottom-dwelling dogfishes n01493687 spiny dogfishes n01493829 destructive dogfish of the Atlantic coastal waters of America and Europe; widely used in anatomy classes n01494041 dogfish of Pacific coast of North America n01494188 hammerhead sharks; bonnethead sharks n01494339 type genus of the Sphyrnidae n01494475 medium-sized live-bearing shark with eyes at either end of a flattened hammer-shaped head; worldwide in warm waters; can be dangerous n01494757 fished for the hides and vitamin-rich liver n01494882 fished for the hide and vitamin-rich liver n01495006 small harmless hammerhead having a spade-shaped head; abundant in bays and estuaries n01495192 bottom-dwelling ray-like sharks n01495340 type genus of the Squatinidae: angel sharks n01495493 sharks with broad flat bodies and winglike pectoral fins but that swim the way sharks do n01495701 cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins n01496037 rays with bodies shaped like torpedoes n01496199 electric rays n01496331 any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges n01496617 fish with dorsoventrally flattened bodies; includes: rays; skates; guitarfishes; sawfishes n01496944 large primitive rays with elongated snouts n01497118 primitive ray with sharp teeth on each edge of a long flattened snout n01497278 type genus of the Pristidae n01497413 commonly found in tropical bays and estuaries; not aggressive n01497579 primitive rays with guitar-shaped bodies n01497738 primitive tropical bottom-dwelling ray with a guitar-shaped body n01497878 sting rays n01498041 large venomous ray with large barbed spines near the base of a thin whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds n01498268 type genus of the Dasyatidae n01498406 one of the largest stingrays; found from Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras n01498577 butterfly rays n01498699 a stingray with a short tail and a broad fin n01498822 eagle rays n01498989 powerful free-swimming tropical ray noted for `soaring' by flapping winglike fins; usually harmless but has venomous tissue near base of the tail as in stingrays n01499261 a genus of Myliobatidae n01499396 ray with back covered with white or yellow spots; widely distributed in warm seas n01499595 a genus of Myliobatidae n01499732 large ray found along eastern coast of North America n01499898 large rays lacking venomous spines: mantas n01500091 extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned n01500360 a genus of Mobulidae n01500476 largest manta (to 22 feet across wings); found worldwide but common in Gulf of Mexico and along southern coasts of United States; primarily oceanic n01500721 type genus of the Mobulidae n01500854 small manta (to 4 feet) that travels in schools n01500995 bottom-dwelling tropical rays: skates n01501160 large edible rays having a long snout and thick tail with pectoral fins continuous with the head; swim by undulating the edges of the pectoral fins n01501450 type genus of the family Rajidae n01501641 common European skate used as food n01501777 most plentiful skate in North American inshore waters in summer; to 21 inches n01501948 cold-water bottom fish with spines on the back; to 40 inches n01502101 one of the largest skates (to 5 feet); an active skate easy to hook n01502262 (ornithology) the class of birds n01503061 warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings n01503976 small bird; adults talking to children sometimes use these words to refer to small birds n01504179 young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying n01504344 young bird not yet fledged n01504437 a family of warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings n01507175 a genus of birds n01514431 the part of an animal's body that corresponds to a person's chest n01514549 the part of an animal's body that corresponds to a person's throat n01514668 adult male bird n01514752 a cock bred and trained for fighting n01514859 adult female bird n01514926 a bird that has built (or is building) a nest n01515078 any bird associated with night: owl; nightingale; nighthawk; etc n01515217 any bird that cries at night n01515303 any bird that migrates seasonally n01515398 extinct primitive birds of the Triassic period; 70 million years before archaeopteryx n01515583 most primitive avian type known; extinct bird of the Triassic having bird-like jaw and hollow limbs and breastbone with dinosaur-like tail and hind limbs n01515811 primitive reptile-like fossil birds of the Jurassic or early Cretaceous n01516064 a genus of fossil birds n01516212 extinct primitive toothed bird of the Jurassic period having a long feathered tail and hollow bones; usually considered the most primitive of all birds n01516487 a genus of fossil birds n01516609 sparrow-sized fossil bird of the Jurassic period to the Cretaceous period having a keeled breastbone and vestigial tail; found in China; considered possibly the second most primitive of all birds n01516878 a genus of fossil bird of the subclass Archaeornithes n01517036 sparrow-sized fossil bird of the Cretaceous period having a vestigial tail; found in Spain; considered possibly the third most primitive of all birds n01517265 a genus of fossil bird n01517389 extinct primitive toothed bird with a long feathered tail and three free clawed digits on each wing n01517565 flightless birds having flat breastbones lacking a keel for attachment of flight muscles: ostriches; cassowaries; emus; moas; rheas; kiwis; elephant birds n01517966 birds having keeled breastbones for attachment of flight muscles n01518170 used in former classifications to include all ratite bird orders n01518347 a ratite bird order: ostriches and related extinct birds; known from the Pleistocene onward n01518564 tall terrestrial birds: ostriches n01518718 type genus of the Struthionidae: African ostriches n01518878 fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird n01519046 a ratite bird order: cassowaries and emus n01519228 a family of large ostrich-like birds including cassowaries n01519401 type and sole genus of the Casuaridae: cassowaries n01519563 large black flightless bird of Australia and New Guinea having a horny head crest n01519719 a genus of birds in the order Casuariiformes n01519873 large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller n01520058 a ratite bird order: flightless ground birds having vestigial wings and long bills and small eyes: kiwis n01520284 coextensive with the order Apterygiformes n01520442 type genus of the Apterygidae: kiwis n01520576 nocturnal flightless bird of New Zealand having a long neck and stout legs; only surviving representative of the order Apterygiformes n01520789 a ratite bird order: birds intermediate in characteristics between ostriches and emus: recent and extinct rheas n01521014 a family of birds coextensive with the order Rheiformes n01521197 type genus of the Rheidae; large tall flightless South American birds similar to but smaller than ostriches n01521399 larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia n01521602 a genus of birds of the family Rheidae n01521756 smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan n01521980 huge extinct flightless birds: elephant birds n01522147 coextensive with the order Aepyorniformes n01522305 type genus of the Aepyornidae: elephant birds n01522450 huge (to 9 ft.) extinct flightless bird of Madagascar n01522594 a ratite bird order: recently extinct flightless birds of New Zealand n01522789 moas n01522952 type genus of the Dinornithidae: large moas n01523105 extinct flightless bird of New Zealand n01523248 the largest moa; about 12 feet high n01523379 small moas n01523493 the smallest moa; slender moa about the size of a large turkey n01523656 a bird with feet adapted for perching (as on tree branches); this order is now generally abandoned by taxonomists n01523908 largest order of birds comprising about half the known species; rooks; finches; sparrows; tits; warblers; robins; wrens; swallows; etc.; the four suborders are Eurylaimi and Tyranni and Menurae and Oscines or Passeres n01524359 perching birds mostly small and living near the ground with feet having 4 toes arranged to allow for gripping the perch; most are songbirds; hatchlings are helpless n01524761 chiefly arboreal birds especially of the order Coraciiformes n01524885 two names for the suborder of typical songbirds n01525720 passerine bird having specialized vocal apparatus n01526521 any bird having a musical call n01526635 honey eaters n01526766 Australasian bird with tongue and bill adapted for extracting nectar n01526925 hedge sparrow n01527055 type genus of the Prunellidae n01527194 small sparrow-like songbird of mountainous regions of Eurasia n01527347 small brownish European songbird n01527480 larks n01527617 any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing n01527774 type genus of the Alaudidae: skylarks n01527917 brown-speckled European lark noted for singing while hovering at a great height n01528087 pipits and wagtails n01528244 type genus of the Motacillidae: wagtails n01528396 Old World bird having a very long tail that jerks up and down as it walks n01528542 pipits n01528654 a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage n01528845 a common pipit that is brown above and white below; widely distributed in northern and central Europe and in Asia n01529036 finches: goldfinches; bullfinches; chaffinches; siskins; canaries; cardinals; grosbeaks; crossbills; linnets; buntings n01529672 any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds n01530256 type genus of the Fringillidae: chaffinch, brambling n01530439 small European finch with a cheerful song n01530575 Eurasian finch n01530691 used in some classifications for a subgroup of finches n01530846 in some classifications considered the type genus of a subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae: goldfinches; siskins; redpolls; linnets n01531178 small European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings n01531344 small Old World finch whose male has a red breast and forehead n01531512 small yellow-and-black Eurasian finch with a sharp beak n01531639 South American species of scarlet finch with black head and wings and tail n01531811 small siskin-like finch with a red crown and a rosy breast and rump n01531971 small siskin-like finch with a red crown n01532107 in some classifications considered a subgenus of Carduelis: siskins and New World goldfinches n01532325 American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer n01532511 small finch of North American coniferous forests n01532664 house finches and purple finches n01532829 small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico n01533000 North American finch having a raspberry-red head and breast and rump n01533169 Old World finches; e.g. canaries and serins n01533339 any of several small Old World finches n01533481 native to the Canary Islands and Azores; popular usually yellow cage bird noted for its song n01533651 any of various brown and yellow finches of parts of Europe n01533780 crossbill n01533893 finch with a bill whose tips cross when closed n01534034 bullfinches n01534155 common European finch mostly black and white with red throat and breast n01534321 American finches n01534433 small North American finch seen chiefly in winter n01534582 common North American junco having grey plumage and eyes with dark brown irises n01534762 sparrow-like North American finches n01535005 a genus of Fringillidae n01535140 common North American finch noted for its evening song n01535310 large New World sparrows n01535469 common North American finch with a white patch on the throat and black-and-white striped crown n01535690 finch with black-and-white striped crown n01535842 chipping sparrow; field sparrow; tree sparrow n01536035 small North American finch common in urban areas n01536186 common North American finch of brushy pasturelands n01536334 finch common in winter in the northern U.S. n01536474 American song sparrow and swamp sparrow n01536644 small songbird common in North America n01536780 North American finch of marshy area n01536916 buntings and some New World sparrows n01537134 any of numerous seed-eating songbirds of Europe or North America n01537360 a genus of small North American finches including the New World buntings n01537544 small deep blue North American bunting n01537710 Old World buntings n01537895 brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy n01538059 European bunting inhabiting marshy areas n01538200 European bunting the male being bright yellow n01538362 common in Russia and Siberia n01538498 snow bunting n01538630 white Arctic bunting n01538775 the honeycreepers n01538955 small bright-colored tropical American songbird with a curved bill for sucking nectar n01539136 type genus of the Coerebidae n01539272 any of several honeycreepers n01539377 true sparrows: Old world birds formerly considered weaverbirds n01539573 any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects n01539772 type genus of the Passeridae n01539925 small hardy brown-and-grey bird native to Europe n01540090 Eurasian sparrow smaller than the house sparrow n01540233 any of various finches of Europe or America having a massive and powerful bill n01540432 evening grosbeak n01540566 North American grosbeak n01540697 large finches n01540832 a common large finch of Eurasia n01540969 a genus of Fringillidae n01541102 large grosbeak of coniferous forests of Old and New Worlds n01541261 cardinals n01541386 crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male n01541618 large showy finches related to cardinals n01541760 crested grey-and-red bird of southwest United States and Mexico n01541922 any of numerous long-tailed American finches n01542055 towhees n01542168 common towhee of eastern North America n01542316 towhees n01542433 towhee of the Rocky Mountains n01542567 weaverbirds n01542786 finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests n01543059 type genus of the Ploceidae n01543175 common Indian weaverbird n01543272 whydahs n01543383 mostly black African weaverbird n01543508 a genus of Ploceidae n01543632 small finch-like Indonesian weaverbird that frequents rice fields n01543817 avadavats n01543936 red Asian weaverbirds often kept as cage birds n01544067 grassfinches n01544208 usually brightly-colored Australian weaverbirds; often kept as cage birds n01544389 small Australian weaverbird with markings like a zebra's n01544544 Hawaiian honeycreepers n01544704 small to medium-sized finches of the Hawaiian islands n01544877 a genus of Drepanididae n01545010 black honeycreepers with yellow feathers around the tail; now extinct n01545149 lyrebirds and scrubbirds n01545303 lyrebirds n01545425 type and sole genus of the family Menuridae n01545574 Australian bird that resembles a pheasant; the courting male displays long tail feathers in a lyre shape n01545752 scrubbirds n01545889 type genus of the Atrichornithidae n01546039 small fast-running Australian bird resembling a wren and frequenting brush or scrub n01546223 broadbills n01546348 coextensive with the suborder Eurylaimi n01546506 small birds of the Old World tropics having bright plumage and short wide bills n01546660 New World flycatchers; antbirds; oven birds; woodhewers n01546921 a passerine bird of the suborder Tyranni n01547143 used in some classification systems; a suborder or superfamily nearly coextensive with suborder Tyranni; Passeriformes having relatively simple vocal organs and little power of song; clamatorial birds n01547459 New World tyrant flycatchers most numerous in Central America and South America but also in the United States and Canada n01547832 large American birds that characteristically catch insects on the wing n01548143 type genus of the Tyrannidae: tyrant flycatchers n01548301 large American flycatcher n01548492 a kingbird seen in western United States; head and back are pale grey and the breast is yellowish and the tail is black n01548694 a kingbird seen in the southwestern United States; largely grey with a yellow abdomen n01548865 a kingbird that breeds in North America and winters in tropical America; distinguished by a white band on the tip of the tail n01549053 a kingbird that breeds in the southeastern United States and winters in tropical America; similar to but larger than the eastern kingbird n01549314 pewees n01549430 small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America n01549641 small flycatcher of western North America n01549769 phoebes n01549886 small dun-colored North American flycatcher n01550033 a genus of Tyrannidae n01550172 tropical American flycatcher found as far north as southern Texas and Arizona; adult male has bright scarlet and black plumage n01550429 cotingas; umbrella birds n01550625 type genus of the Cotingidae: cotingas n01550761 passerine bird of New World tropics n01550953 cock of the rocks n01551080 tropical bird of northern South America the male having brilliant red or orange plumage and an erectile disklike crest n01551300 bird of the Andes similar to Rupicola rupicola n01551430 manakins n01551549 type genus of the Pipridae containing the typical manakins n01551711 any of numerous small bright-colored birds of Central America and South America having short bills and elaborate courtship behavior n01551915 bellbirds n01552034 any of several tropical American birds of the genus Procnias having a bell-like call n01552192 a genus of Cotingidae n01552333 black tropical American bird having a large overhanging crest and long feathered wattle n01552523 e.g. ovenbirds n01552654 type genus of the family Furnariidae: ovenbirds n01552813 small brownish South American birds that build oven-shaped clay nests n01552956 antbirds n01553142 any of various dull-colored South American birds that feeding on ants some following army ant swarms n01553380 type genus of the Formicariidae n01553527 a kind of antbird n01553620 a genus of Formicariidae n01553762 antbirds superficially resembling shrikes n01553879 a genus of Formicariidae n01554017 a kind of antbird n01554139 woodhewers or woodcreepers n01554311 type genus of the Dendrocolaptidae n01554448 any of numerous South American and Central American birds with a curved bill and stiffened tail feathers that climb and feed like woodpeckers n01554708 pittas n01554825 type genus of the Pittidae; a large genus of birds of southern Asia and Australia and adjacent islands n01555004 any bird of the genus Pitta; brilliantly colored chiefly terrestrial birds with short wings and tail and stout bills n01555172 a genus of Tyrannidae n01555305 grey flycatcher of the southwestern United States and Mexico and Central America having a long forked tail and white breast and salmon and scarlet markings n01555586 Old World (true) flycatchers n01555809 any of a large group of small songbirds that feed on insects taken on the wing n01556040 type genus of the Muscicapidae n01556182 common European woodland flycatcher with greyish-brown plumage n01556368 arboreal insectivorous birds n01556514 Australian and southeastern Asian birds with a melodious whistling call n01556671 thrushes; in some classifications considered a subfamily (Turdinae) of the family Muscicapidae n01557028 alternative classification for the thrushes n01557185 songbirds characteristically having brownish upper plumage with a spotted breast n01557697 type genus of the Turdidae n01557962 large European thrush that feeds on mistletoe berries n01558149 common Old World thrush noted for its song n01558307 medium-sized Eurasian thrush seen chiefly in winter n01558461 small European thrush having reddish flanks n01558594 common black European thrush n01558765 European thrush common in rocky areas; the male has blackish plumage with a white band around the neck n01558993 large American thrush having a rust-red breast and abdomen n01559160 robin of Mexico and Central America n01559294 American thrush: wood thrush; hermit thrush; veery n01559477 North American thrush noted for its complex and appealing song n01559639 tawny brown North American thrush noted for its song n01559804 large thrush common in eastern American woodlands; noted for its melodious song n01559964 nightingales n01560105 European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song n01560280 large nightingale of eastern Europe n01560419 nightingale spoken of in Persian poetry n01560511 Old World chats n01560636 songbirds having a chattering call n01560793 common European chat with black plumage and a reddish-brown breast n01560935 brown-and-buff European songbird of grassy meadows n01561059 solitaires n01561181 a dull grey North American thrush noted for its beautiful song n01561318 Old World thrushes n01561452 European songbird with a reddish breast and tail; related to Old World robins n01561613 wheatears n01561732 small songbird of northern America and Eurasia having a distinctive white rump n01561884 North American bluebirds n01562014 blue North American songbird n01562116 Old World thrushes n01562265 small Old World songbird with a reddish breast n01562451 songbird of northern Europe and Asia n01562584 in some classifications considered a subfamily (Sylviinae) of the family Muscicapidae: Old World (true) warblers; American kinglets and gnatcatchers n01562978 alternative classification for the Old World warblers n01563128 a small active songbird n01563313 New World gnatcatchers n01563449 very small North American and South American warblers n01563579 a genus of birds of the family Sylviidae including kinglets n01563746 small birds resembling warblers but having some of the habits of titmice n01563945 European kinglet with a black-bordered yellow crown patch n01564101 American golden-crested kinglet n01564217 American kinglet with a notable song and in the male a red crown patch n01564394 small active brownish or greyish Old World birds n01564630 type genus of the Sylviidae: warblers n01564773 small brownish-grey warbler with a black crown n01564914 greyish-brown Old World warbler with a white throat and underparts n01565078 Old World warbler similar to the greater whitethroat but smaller n01565238 warblers n01565345 European woodland warbler with dull yellow plumage n01565480 a genus of Sylviidae n01565599 small European warbler that breeds among reeds and wedges and winters in Africa n01565804 a genus of Sylviidae n01565930 small Asiatic and African bird; constructs nests like those of tailorbirds n01566082 tailorbirds n01566207 tropical Asian warbler that stitches leaves together to form and conceal its nest n01566386 babblers n01566509 type genus of the Timaliidae n01566645 any of various insectivorous Old World birds with a loud incessant song; in some classifications considered members of the family Muscicapidae n01566888 New World warblers n01567133 small bright-colored American songbird with a weak unmusical song n01567530 type genus of the Parulidae: wood warblers n01567678 small grey-blue wood warbler with yellow throat and breast; of eastern North America n01567879 yellow wood warbler with a black crown n01568019 a genus of Parulidae n01568132 any of numerous American wood warblers that feed on insects caught on the wing n01568294 flycatching warbler of eastern North America the male having bright orange on sides and wings and tail n01568493 a genus of Parulidae n01568720 North American wood warbler; olive green and yellow striped with black n01568892 yellow-throated American wood warbler n01569060 black-and-white North American wood warbler having an orange-and-black head and throat n01569262 common warbler of western North America n01569423 similar to Audubon's warbler n01569566 North American warbler having a black-and-white head n01569713 New World chats n01569836 birds having a chattering call n01569971 American warbler noted for imitating songs of other birds n01570112 ovenbirds and water thrushes n01570267 American warbler; builds a dome-shaped nest on the ground n01570421 brownish North American warbler found near streams n01570549 yellowthroats n01570676 small olive-colored American warblers with yellow breast and throat n01570839 an American warbler n01570969 birds of paradise n01571126 any of numerous brilliantly colored plumed birds of the New Guinea area n01571297 a genus of Paradisaeidae n01571410 velvety black Australian bird of paradise with green and purple iridescence on head and tail n01571578 American orioles; American blackbirds; bobolinks; meadowlarks n01571904 American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow n01572174 type genus of the Icteridae n01572328 a kind of New World oriole n01572489 eastern subspecies of northern oriole n01572654 western subspecies of northern oriole n01572782 the male is chestnut-and-black n01572910 a genus of passerine birds including the meadowlarks n01573074 North American songbirds having a yellow breast n01573240 a meadowlark of eastern North America n01573360 a meadowlark of western North America n01573483 a genus of tropical American orioles n01573627 black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics n01573775 bobolinks n01573898 migratory American songbird n01574045 any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black n01574270 grackles n01574390 long-tailed American blackbird having iridescent black plumage n01574560 eastern United States grackle n01574671 a genus of Icteridae n01574801 North American blackbird whose bluish-black plumage is rusty-edged in the fall n01574997 cowbirds n01575117 North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests n01575270 red-winged blackbirds n01575401 North American blackbird with scarlet patches on the wings n01575577 Old World orioles n01575745 mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black n01575941 type genus of the Oriolidae n01576076 bright yellow songbird with black wings n01576212 a genus of Old World orioles n01576358 greenish-yellow Australian oriole feeding chiefly on figs and other fruits n01576506 Old World starlings n01576695 gregarious birds native to the Old World n01576863 type genus of the Sturnidae: common starlings n01577035 gregarious bird having plumage with dark metallic gloss; builds nests around dwellings and other structures; naturalized worldwide n01577265 only the rose-colored starlings; in some classifications considered a separate genus n01577458 glossy black bird with pink back and abdomen; chiefly Asian n01577659 tropical Asian starlings n01577818 mynas n01577941 dark brown crested bird of southeastern Asia n01578086 mynas n01578180 glossy black Asiatic starling often taught to mimic speech n01578341 crow; raven; rook; jackdaw; chough; magpie; jay n01578575 birds of the crow family n01578821 type genus of the Corvidae: crows and ravens n01579028 black birds having a raucous call n01579149 common crow of North America n01579260 large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail n01579410 common gregarious Old World bird about the size and color of the American crow n01579578 common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery n01579729 a European corvine bird of small or medium size with red legs and glossy black plumage n01579868 subfamily of the crow family: jays n01580077 crested largely blue bird n01580225 type genus of the Garrulinae: Old World jays n01580379 a European jay n01580490 fawn-colored jay with black-and-white crest and blue-and-black wings n01580644 New World jays n01580772 a North American jay n01580870 common jay of eastern North America; bright blue with grey breast n01581041 Canada jays n01581166 a jay of northern North America with black-capped head and no crest; noted for boldness in thievery n01581434 a Canada jay with a white head; widely distributed from Montana to Arizona n01581607 nutcrackers n01581730 speckled birds that feed on nuts n01581874 Old World nutcracker n01581984 nutcracker of the western United States n01582111 magpies n01582220 long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call n01582398 a common magpie of Eurasia n01582498 a magpie of Rocky Mountains in North America n01582625 Australian birds formerly included in the family Laniidae n01582856 black-and-white oscine birds that resemble magpies n01583043 type genus of the Cracticidae: Australian butcherbirds n01583209 large carnivorous Australian bird with the shrike-like habit of impaling prey on thorns n01583373 bell magpies n01583495 bluish black fruit-eating bird with a bell-like call n01583636 in some classifications placed in the family Laniidae: Australian piping crows n01583828 crow-sized black-and-white bird; a good mimic often caged n01584004 wrens n01584225 any of several small active brown birds of the northern hemisphere with short upright tails; they feed on insects n01584529 type genus of the Troglodytidae n01584695 small wren of coniferous forests of northern hemisphere n01584853 common American wren that nests around houses n01584994 marsh wrens n01585121 a wren of the genus Cistothorus that frequents marshes n01585287 American wren that inhabits tall reed beds n01585422 small American wren inhabiting wet sedgy meadows n01585577 a genus of Troglodytidae n01585715 wren inhabiting badlands and mesa country of western United States and Mexico n01585890 Carolina wrens n01586020 large United States wren with a musical call n01586170 alternative classifications for the cactus wrens n01586374 large harsh-voiced American wren of arid regions of the United States southwest and Mexico n01586541 sometimes considered a subfamily of Troglodytidae: mockingbirds; catbirds; thrashers n01586791 type genus of the family Mimidae: mockingbirds n01586941 long-tailed grey-and-white songbird of the southern United States able to mimic songs of other birds n01587148 a genus of Mimidae n01587278 mockingbird of Mexico n01587406 catbirds n01587526 North American songbird whose call resembles a cat's mewing n01587713 thrashers n01587834 thrush-like American songbird able to mimic other birdsongs n01588002 common large songbird of eastern United States having reddish-brown plumage n01588172 alternative names for the family comprising the New Zealand wrens n01588431 birds of New Zealand that resemble wrens n01588589 type genus for the Xenicidae n01588725 short-tailed bird resembling a wren n01588858 a genus of Xenicidae n01588996 small green-and-bronze bird n01589125 creepers n01589286 any of various small insectivorous birds of the northern hemisphere that climb up a tree trunk supporting themselves on stiff tail feathers and their feet n01589582 type genus of the Certhiidae n01589718 a common creeper in North America with a down-curved bill n01589893 common European brown-and-buff tree creeper with down-curved bill n01590042 wall creepers; in some classifications placed in family Sittidae n01590220 crimson-and-grey songbird that inhabits town walls and mountain cliffs of southern Eurasia and northern Africa n01590443 nuthatches n01590583 any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects n01590837 type genus of the Sittidae n01591005 a kind of nuthatch n01591123 bluish-grey nuthatch with reddish breast; of northern coniferous forests n01591301 bluish-grey nuthatch with black head and white breast; of eastern North America n01591490 titmice and chickadees n01591697 small insectivorous birds n01591910 type genus of the family Paridae n01592084 any of various small grey-and-black songbirds of North America n01592257 chickadee having a dark crown n01592387 crested titmouse of eastern and midwestern United States n01592540 southern United States chickadee similar to the blackcap but smaller n01592694 widely distributed European titmouse with bright cobalt blue wings and tail and crown of the head n01592892 a genus of Paridae n01593028 active grey titmice of western North America n01593156 a genus of Paridae n01593282 small brown bird of California resembling a wren n01593423 a genus of Paridae n01593553 very small yellow-headed titmouse of western North America n01593705 a family of birds of the suborder Oscines n01593857 type genus of the Irenidae: fairy bluebirds n01594004 fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies n01594157 swallows and martins n01594372 small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations n01594611 type genus of the Hirundinidae n01594787 common swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc. n01594968 North American swallow that lives in colonies and builds bottle-shaped mud nests on cliffs and walls n01595168 of Australia and Polynesia; nests in tree cavities n01595330 a genus of Hirundinidae n01595450 bluish-green-and-white North American swallow; nests in tree cavities n01595624 any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas n01595841 a genus of Hirundinidae n01595974 common small European martin that builds nests under the eaves of houses n01596142 a genus of Hirundinidae n01596273 swallow of the northern hemisphere that nests in tunnels dug in clay or sand banks n01596479 a genus of Hirundinidae n01596608 large North American martin of which the male is blue-black n01596761 wood swallows n01596887 type genus of the Artamidae n01597022 Australasian and Asiatic bird related to the shrikes and resembling a swallow n01597194 tanagers n01597336 any of numerous New World woodland birds having brightly colored males n01597551 a genus of Thraupidae n01597737 the male is bright red with black wings and tail n01597906 of western North America; male is black and yellow and orange-red n01598074 of middle and southern United States; male is deep rose-red the female mostly yellow n01598271 common tanager of southwestern United States and Mexico n01598432 shrikes n01598588 any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals n01598820 type genus of the Laniidae: typical shrikes n01598988 shrikes that impale their prey on thorns n01599159 a common European butcherbird n01599269 a butcherbird of northern North America n01599388 a butcherbird of western North America; grey with white underparts n01599556 a common shrike of southeastern United States having black bands around the eyes n01599741 a shrike of central North America; winters in Texas and the southern Mississippi valley n01599919 an African bush shrikes n01600085 an African shrike n01600197 a genus of Malaconotinae n01600341 a kind of bush shrike n01600480 bowerbirds n01600657 any of various birds of the Australian region whose males build ornamented structures resembling bowers in order to attract females n01600909 type genus of the Ptilonorhynchidae n01601068 of southeast Australia; male is glossy violet blue; female is light grey-green n01601268 a genus of Ptilonorhynchidae n01601410 large bowerbird of northern Australia n01601550 water ouzels n01601694 small stocky diving bird without webbed feet; frequents fast-flowing streams and feeds along the bottom n01601919 type genus of the family Cinclidae n01602080 a water ouzel of Europe n01602209 a water ouzel of western North America n01602353 small insectivorous American songbirds n01602506 type genus of the Vireonidae n01602630 any of various small insectivorous American birds chiefly olive-grey in color n01602832 of northern North America having red irises and an olive-grey body with white underparts n01603000 of eastern North America having a bluish-grey head and mostly green body n01603152 common vireo of northeastern North America with bluish slaty-grey head n01603316 a family of birds of the suborder Oscines n01603478 waxwings n01603600 brown velvety-plumaged songbirds of the northern hemisphere having crested heads and red waxy wing tips n01603812 widely distributed over temperate North America n01603953 large waxwing of northern North America; similar to but larger than the cedar waxwing n01604123 term used in former classifications; erroneously grouped together birds of the orders Falconiformes and Strigiformes n01604330 any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals n01604625 chiefly diurnal carnivorous birds having hooked beaks and long talons with opposable hind toe: falcons; hawks; eagles; ospreys; caracaras; vultures n01604968 in some classifications an alternative name for the Falconiformes n01605119 hawks; Old World vultures; kites; harriers; eagles n01605630 diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail n01606097 an unfledged or nestling hawk n01606177 male hawk especially male peregrine or gyrfalcon n01606335 type genus of the family Accipitridae n01606522 large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry n01606672 small hawk of Eurasia and northern Africa n01606809 bluish-grey North American hawk having a darting flight n01606978 nontechnical term for any hawks said to prey on poultry n01607103 broad-winged soaring hawks n01607309 any hawk of the genus Buteo n01607429 dark brown American hawk species having a reddish-brown tail n01607600 large hawk of the northern hemisphere that feeds chiefly on small rodents and is beneficial to farmers n01607812 North American hawk with reddish brown shoulders n01607962 the common European short-winged hawk n01608086 a common European bird of prey; dull brown with white-streaked underparts n01608265 Old World hawk that feeds on bee larvae and small rodents and reptiles n01608432 any of several small graceful hawks of the family Accipitridae having long pointed wings and feeding on insects and small animals n01608685 a genus including the common European kits n01608814 dark Old World kite feeding chiefly on carrion n01608934 a genus of kites n01609062 graceful North American black-and-white kite n01609236 a genus of small kites of both Old and New Worlds n01609391 grey-and-white American kite of warm and tropical regions n01609549 a genus of haws comprising the harriers n01609751 hawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terrestrial animals n01609956 Old World harrier frequenting marshy regions n01610100 brownish European harrier n01610226 common harrier of North America and Europe; nests in marshes and open land n01610426 harrier eagles n01610552 any of numerous large Old World hawks intermediate in some respects between typical hawks and typical eagles n01610758 a family of birds of the order Falconiformes n01610955 diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight n01611252 a genus of Falconidae n01611472 a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry n01611674 female falcon especially a female peregrine falcon n01611800 large and rare Arctic falcon having white and dark color phases n01611969 small Old World falcon that hovers in the air against a wind n01612122 small North American falcon n01612275 small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry n01612476 small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds n01612628 any of various long-legged carrion-eating hawks of South America and Central America n01612803 a genus of Falconidae n01612955 widespread from southern United States to Central America; rusty black with black-and-white breast and tail n01613177 South American caracara n01613294 any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight n01613615 a bird that is still young n01613807 a young eagle n01613909 a genus of Accipitridae n01614038 large black-and-white crested eagle of tropical America n01614195 a genus of Accipitridae n01614343 large eagle of mountainous regions of the northern hemisphere having a golden-brown head and neck n01614556 brownish eagle of Africa and parts of Asia n01614690 an immature golden eagle n01614769 a genus of Accipitridae n01614925 a large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body n01615121 any of various large eagles that usually feed on fish n01615303 found on coasts of the northwestern Pacific n01615458 bulky greyish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland n01615703 of southeast Europe and central Asia n01615825 ospreys n01615949 type genus of the Pandionidae n01616086 large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years n01616318 any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion n01616551 in some classifications considered the family comprising the Old World vultures which are more often included in the family Accipitridae n01616764 any of several large vultures of Africa and Eurasia n01616970 a genus of Accipitridae n01617095 large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings n01617289 in some classifications the type genus of the family Aegypiidae n01617443 the largest Eurasian bird of prey; having black feathers hanging around the bill n01617633 a genus of Accipitridae n01617766 small mostly white vulture of Africa and southern Eurasia n01617949 a genus of Accipitridae n01618082 of southern Eurasia and northern Africa n01618220 secretary birds n01618356 type genus of the Sagittariidae n01618503 large long-legged African bird of prey that feeds on reptiles n01618671 condors; turkey buzzards; king vultures n01618922 large birds of prey superficially similar to Old World vultures n01619152 type genus of the Cathartidae: turkey vultures n01619310 a New World vulture that is common in South America and Central America and the southern United States n01619536 the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere n01619675 a bird that is usually restricted to the Andean condor n01619835 large vulture of the high Andes having black plumage and white neck ruff n01620003 containing solely the California condor n01620135 North American condor; chiefly dull black; almost extinct n01620282 a genus of Cathartidae n01620414 American vulture smaller than the turkey buzzard n01620575 usually containing only the king vulture n01620735 large black-and-white vulture of South America and Central America; have colorful wattles and wartlike protuberances on head and neck n01620967 owls n01621127 nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes n01621635 young owl n01621714 a family of nocturnal birds of the order Strigiformes n01621994 a genus of Strigidae n01622120 small European owl n01622230 a genus of Strigidae n01622352 large owls having prominent ear tufts n01622483 brown North American horned owl n01622596 owls lacking ear tufts n01622779 large dish-faced owl of northern North America and western Eurasia n01622959 reddish-brown European owl having a round head with black eyes n01623110 large owl of eastern North America having its breast and abdomen streaked with brown n01623284 a genus of Strigidae n01623425 small North American owl having hornlike tufts of feathers whose call sounds like a quavering whistle n01623615 any owl that has a screeching cry n01623706 any of several small owls having ear tufts and a whistling call n01623880 a large owl of North America found in forests from British Columbia to central Mexico; has dark brown plumage and a heavily spotted chest n01624115 European scops owl n01624212 Asian scops owl n01624305 any owl that hoots as distinct from screeching n01624406 a genus of hawk-like owls n01624537 grey-and-white diurnal hawk-like owl of northern parts of the northern hemisphere n01624707 a genus of European owls n01624833 slender European owl of coniferous forests with long ear tufts n01624987 a genus of Strigidae n01625121 almost extinct owl of New Zealand n01625275 comprising only the barn owls n01625417 type and only genus of the family Tytonidae n01625562 mottled buff and white owl often inhabiting barns and other structures; important in rodent control n01625747 the class of vertebrates that live on land but breed in water; frogs; toads; newts; salamanders; caecilians n01626134 any family of amphibians n01626600 any genus of amphibians n01627424 cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form n01627786 earliest fossil amphibian ever found; of the Devonian; found in Pennsylvania n01627976 fossil amphibian of the Devonian having well-developed forelimbs; found in Pennsylvania n01628148 second earliest fossil amphibian ever found; of the Devonian; found in Greenland n01628331 early tetrapod amphibian found in Greenland n01628450 salamanders; newts; congo snakes n01628770 amphibians that resemble lizards n01628885 salamanders n01629093 type genus of the Salamandridae n01629276 any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed n01629819 a kind of European salamander n01629962 European salamander having dark skin with usually yellow spots n01630148 ovoviviparous amphibian of the Alps n01630284 small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia n01630533 chiefly aquatic salamanders n01630670 small semiaquatic salamander n01630795 newts n01630901 red terrestrial form of a common North American newt n01631035 Pacific newts n01631175 any of several rough-skinned newts found in western North America n01631354 newt of humid coast from Alaska to southern California n01631512 newt that is similar to Taricha granulosa in characteristics and habitat n01631663 a newt in its terrestrial stage of development n01631759 New World salamanders n01631903 type genus of the Ambystomatidae n01632047 small to moderate-sized terrestrial or semiaquatic New World salamander n01632308 brownish-black burrowing salamander of southeastern United States n01632458 glossy black North American salamander with yellow spots n01632601 widely distributed brown or black North American salamander with vertical yellowish blotches n01632777 larval salamander of mountain lakes of Mexico that usually lives without metamorphosing n01632952 any of several large aquatic salamanders n01633047 large aquatic salamanders: hellbenders; giant salamanders n01633250 type genus of the Cryptobranchidae n01633406 large salamander of North American rivers and streams n01633578 giant salamanders; in some classifications included in the genus Cryptobranchus n01633781 large (up to more than three feet) edible salamander of Asia n01633949 mud puppies n01634092 type genus of the Proteidae n01634227 European aquatic salamander with permanent external gills that lives in caves n01634392 a genus of Proteidae n01634522 aquatic North American salamander with red feathery external gills n01634684 large and small highly aquatic salamanders n01634891 type genus of the Dicamptodontidae n01635027 salamanders found near cold streams throughout the year n01635176 large (to 7 inches) salamander of western North America n01635343 olympic salamanders n01635480 small large-eyed semiaquatic salamander of the United States Northwest n01635659 small mostly terrestrial New World salamanders having neither lungs nor gills as adults n01635964 type genus of the Plethodontidae n01636127 mostly terrestrial salamanders that breathe through their thin moist skin; lay eggs in moist places on land; rarely enter water n01636352 common salamander of eastern North America n01636510 salamander of the Pacific coast of North America n01636675 an amphibian genus of Plethodontidae n01636829 common North American salamander mottled with dull brown or greyish-black n01636984 climbing salamanders n01637112 any of several North American salamanders adapted for climbing with well-developed limbs and long somewhat squared-off toes n01637338 yellow-spotted brown salamander of California woodlands n01637478 slender salamanders n01637615 any of several small slim salamanders of the Pacific coast of the United States n01637796 web-toed salamanders n01637932 any of several salamanders with webbed toes and very long extensile tongues; excellent climbers that move with ease over smooth rock surfaces n01638194 primarily a cave dweller in the Mount Shasta area n01638329 similar to Shasta salamander; lives in cliff crevices and taluses n01638482 congo snakes n01638611 congo snakes n01638722 aquatic eel-shaped salamander having two pairs of very small feet; of still muddy waters in the southern United States n01638952 sirens n01639071 a genus of Sirenidae n01639187 eellike aquatic North American salamander with small forelimbs and no hind limbs; have permanent external gills n01639369 frogs, toads, tree toads n01639765 any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species n01640383 a family nearly cosmopolitan in distribution: true frogs n01640567 type genus of the Ranidae n01640846 insectivorous usually semiaquatic web-footed amphibian with smooth moist skin and long hind legs n01641206 wide-ranging light-brown frog of moist North American woodlands especially spruce n01641391 common North American green or brownish frog having white-edged dark oval spots n01641577 largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice n01641739 similar to bullfrog; found in or near marshes and ponds; of United States and Canada n01641930 mountain frog found near water; of United States Northwest to California n01642097 largest living frog; up to a foot and weighing up to 10 lbs; Africa n01642257 a meadow frog of eastern North America n01642391 Mexican frog found within a jump or two of water n01642539 a common semiterrestrial European frog n01642671 New World frogs; in some classifications essentially coextensive with the family Bufonidae n01642943 toothed frogs: terrestrial or aquatic or arboreal n01643092 completely terrestrial robber frogs n01643255 small terrestrial frog of tropical America n01643374 barking frogs n01643507 of southwest United States and Mexico; call is like a dog's bark n01643687 type genus of the Leptodactylidae; in some classifications placed in the family Bufonidae n01643896 large toothed frog of South America and Central America resembling the bullfrog n01644104 Old World tree frogs n01644245 type genus of the Polypedatidae n01644373 any of various Old World arboreal frogs distinguished from true frogs by adhesive suckers on the toes n01644542 family of one species of frog: tailed frog n01644699 type genus of the Ascaphidae; in some classifications included in the family Leiopelmatidae n01644900 western North American frog with a taillike copulatory organ n01645093 primitive New Zealand frogs n01645278 type and sole genus of the family Leiopelmatidae n01645466 primitive New Zealand frog with four unwebbed toes on forefeet and five on hind feet n01645634 true toads n01645776 tailless amphibian similar to a frog but more terrestrial and having drier warty skin n01646134 type genus of the Bufonidae; common toads of New and Old Worlds n01646292 any toad of the genus Bufo n01646388 largest known toad species; native to Central America; valuable destroyer of insect pests n01646555 common toad of Europe n01646648 common brownish-yellow short-legged toad of western Europe; runs rather than hops n01646802 common toad of America n01646902 Eurasian toad with variable chiefly green coloring n01647033 small green or yellow-green toad with small black bars and stripes n01647180 of high Sierra Nevada meadows and forest borders n01647303 nocturnal burrowing toad of mesquite woodland and prairies of the United States southwest n01647466 a uniformly warty stocky toad of washes and streams of semiarid southwestern United States n01647640 of a great variety of habitats from southern Alaska to Baja California west of the Rockies n01647803 family of Old World toads having a fixed disklike tongue n01648001 midwife toads n01648139 European toad whose male carries the fertilized eggs wrapped around its hind legs until they hatch n01648356 similar in habit to Alytes obstetricians n01648494 fire-bellied toads n01648620 toad of central and eastern Europe having red or orange patches mixed with black on its underside n01648818 the amphibian family of spadefoot toads n01648993 New World spadefoot toads n01649170 a burrowing toad of the northern hemisphere with a horny spade-like projection on each hind foot n01649412 this spadefoot toad live in California n01649556 this spadefoot toad lives in the southwestern United States n01649726 this spadefoot toad lives in plains and hills and river bottoms in areas of low rainfall east of the Rocky Mountains n01649948 the amphibian family of tree frogs n01650167 arboreal amphibians usually having adhesive disks at the tip of each toe; of southeast Asia and Australia and America n01650509 the type genus of the Hylidae; tree toads n01650690 a small brown tree toad having a shrill call heard near wetlands of eastern United States and Canada in early spring n01650901 the most commonly heard frog on the Pacific coast of America n01651059 a small chiefly ground dweller that stays within easy jumping distance of water; of United States southwest and northern Mexico n01651285 a form of tree toad n01651370 cricket frogs n01651487 either of two frogs with a clicking call n01651641 a cricket frog of eastern and central United States n01651778 a cricket frog of eastern United States n01651900 chorus frogs n01652026 any of several small North American frogs having a loud call n01652163 burrowing tree frogs n01652297 terrestrial burrowing nocturnal frog of grassy terrain and scrub forests having very hard upper surface of head; of the United States southwest n01652583 narrow-mouthed toads and sheep frogs; some burrow and some are arboreal; found worldwide n01652850 primarily tropical narrow-mouthed toads n01653026 small secretive toad with smooth tough skin of central and western North America n01653223 small toad of southeastern United States n01653384 sheep frogs n01653509 mostly of Central America n01653610 tongueless frogs n01653773 almost completely aquatic frog native to Africa and Panama and northern South America n01653975 type genus of the Pipidae n01654083 a South American toad; incubates its young in pits in the skin of its back n01654245 in some classifications the family of the genus Xenopus which is otherwise included in the family Pipidae n01654429 an African clawed frog; in some classifications made the type genus of a separate family Xenopodidae n01654637 a tongueless frog native to Africa; established in the United States as result of release of laboratory and aquarium animals n01654863 a South American toad n01654957 an order of amphibians including caecilians n01655116 coextensive with the order Gymnophiona: legless amphibians n01655344 any of the small slender limbless burrowing wormlike amphibians of the order Gymnophiona; inhabit moist soil in tropical regions n01655577 extinct amphibians typically resembling heavy-bodied salamanders or crocodiles and having a solid flattened skull and conical teeth; Devonian through Triassic n01655951 an amphibian of the superorder Labyrinthodontia n01656078 formerly a suborder of Stegocephalia; amphibia having vertebrae whose component elements are fused into a single piece; "most vertebrates are stereospondylous" n01656340 in former classifications a division of class Amphibia comprising all pre-Jurassic and some later extinct large salamandriform amphibia n01656576 formerly a suborder of Stegocephalia; large Carboniferous and Permian amphibians having vertebrae in which some elements remain separate n01656813 a family of reptiles n01657723 a genus of reptiles n01660719 class of cold-blooded air-breathing vertebrates with completely ossified skeleton and a body usually covered with scales or horny plates; once the dominant land animals n01661091 any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms n01661404 oldest known reptiles; turtles and extinct Permian forms n01661592 primitive reptile having no opening in the temporal region of the skull; all extinct except turtles n01661818 reptile having a pair of openings in the skull behind each eye n01662060 used in former classifications to include all living reptiles except turtles; superseded by the two subclasses Lepidosauria and Archosauria n01662274 tortoises and turtles n01662622 a reptile of the order Chelonia n01662784 any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming n01663169 green turtles; hawksbills n01663401 any of various large turtles with limbs modified into flippers; widely distributed in warm seas n01663659 green turtles n01663782 large tropical turtle with greenish flesh used for turtle soup n01663939 loggerhead turtles n01664065 very large carnivorous sea turtle; wide-ranging in warm open seas n01664244 ridleys n01664369 a marine turtle n01664492 grey sea turtle of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America n01664674 olive-colored sea turtle of tropical Pacific and Indian and the southern Atlantic oceans n01664862 hawksbills n01664990 pugnacious tropical sea turtle with a hawk-like beak; source of food and the best tortoiseshell n01665238 sea turtles n01665372 type genus of the Dermochelyidae: leatherback turtles n01665541 wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle n01665761 snapping turtles n01665932 large aggressive freshwater turtle with powerful jaws n01666102 snapping turtles n01666228 large-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws found in or near water; prone to bite n01666431 includes the alligator snapping turtle n01666585 large species having three ridges on its back; found in southeastern United States n01666802 mud turtles; musk turtles n01666967 type genus of the Kinosternidae n01667114 bottom-dwelling freshwater turtle inhabiting muddy rivers of North America and Central America n01667302 musk turtles n01667432 small freshwater turtle having a strong musky odor n01667570 box and water turtles n01667778 any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water n01667959 American terrapins n01668091 of marshes along Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of United States n01668257 sliders; red-bellied terrapin n01668436 freshwater turtle of Chesapeake Bay tributaries having red markings on the lower shell n01668665 freshwater turtle of United States and South America; frequently raised commercially; some young sold as pets n01668892 large river turtle of the southern United States and northern Mexico n01669068 box turtles n01669191 chiefly terrestrial turtle of North America; shell can be closed tightly n01669372 primarily a prairie turtle of western United States and northern Mexico n01669527 painted turtles n01669654 freshwater turtles having bright yellow and red markings; common in the eastern United States n01669883 land tortoises n01670092 usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica n01670378 type genus of the Testudinidae n01670535 small land tortoise of southern Europe n01670673 giant tortoises n01670802 very large tortoises of the Galapagos and Seychelles islands n01670961 gopher tortoises n01671125 burrowing edible land tortoise of southeastern North America n01671312 possible new genus for desert and Texas tortoises based on recent research n01671479 burrowing tortoise of the arid western United States and northern Mexico; may be reclassified as a member of genus Xerobates n01671705 close relative to the desert tortoise; may be reclassified as a member of genus Xerobates n01671874 soft-shelled turtles n01672032 voracious aquatic turtle with a flat flexible shell covered by a leathery skin; can inflict painful bites n01672275 type genus of the Trionychidae n01672432 river turtle of western United States with a warty shell; prefers quiet water n01672611 river turtle of Mississippi basin; prefers running water n01672767 diapsid reptiles: lizards; snakes; tuataras n01672950 tuataras; extinct forms from middle Triassic n01673118 coextensive with the order Rhynchocephalia: tuataras n01673282 only extant member of the order Rhynchocephalia of large spiny lizard-like diapsid reptiles of coastal islands off New Zealand n01673503 diapsid reptiles: snakes and lizards n01673668 true lizards; including chameleons and geckos n01674216 any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs n01674464 relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail n01674850 geckos n01674990 any of various small chiefly tropical and usually nocturnal insectivorous terrestrial lizards typically with immovable eyelids; completely harmless n01675225 flying geckos n01675352 a gecko that has membranous expansions along the sides of its body and limbs and tail that enable it to glide short distances n01675599 banded geckos n01675722 any of several geckos with dark bands across the body and differing from typical geckos in having movable eyelids; of United States southwest and Florida Gulf Coast n01675964 Australian and Tasmanian lizards n01676113 type genus of the Pygopodidae; snake-shaped pleurodont lizard with no forelimbs and only rudimentary hind limbs n01676313 New World lizards n01676755 lizards of the New World and Madagascar and some Pacific islands; typically having a long tail and bright throat patch in males n01677242 type genus of the Iguanidae n01677366 large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central America and South America n01677613 marine iguanas n01677747 shore-dwelling seaweed-eating lizard of the Galapagos Islands n01677913 desert iguanas n01678043 small long-tailed lizard of arid areas of southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico n01678237 chuckwallas n01678343 a herbivorous lizard that lives among rocks in the arid parts of southwestern United States and Mexico n01678522 zebra-tailed lizard n01678657 swift lizard with long black-banded tail and long legs; of deserts of United States and Mexico n01678887 fringe-toed lizard n01679005 with long pointed scales around toes; of deserts of United States and Mexico n01679178 earless lizards n01679307 any of several slender lizards without external ear openings: of plains of western United States and Mexico n01679494 collared lizards n01679626 any of several robust long-tailed lizards with collars of two dark bands; of central and western United States and northern Mexico n01679837 leopard lizards n01679962 any of several large lizards with many dark spots; of western United States and northern Mexico n01680137 spiny lizards n01680264 any of numerous lizards with overlapping ridged pointed scales; of North America and Central America n01680478 spiny lizard often seen basking on fences in the United States and northern Mexico n01680655 common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks n01680813 small active lizard of United States and north to British Columbia n01680983 a ground dweller that prefers open ground and scattered low bushes; of United States west between Rocky and Sierra Nevada Mountains n01681200 a reptile genus of Iguanidae n01681328 one of the most abundant lizards in the arid western United States n01681513 a reptile genus of Iguanidae n01681653 a climbing lizard of western United States and northern Mexico n01681812 horned lizards n01681940 insectivorous lizard with hornlike spines on the head and spiny scales on the body; of western North America n01682172 of arid and semiarid open country n01682293 a reptile genus of Iguanidae n01682435 small crested arboreal lizard able to run on its hind legs; of tropical America n01682588 New World chameleons n01682714 small arboreal tropical American insectivorous lizards with the ability to change skin color n01682920 worm lizards n01683036 type genus of the Amphisbaenidae n01683201 a lizard of the genus Amphisbaena; harmless wormlike limbless lizard of warm or tropical regions having concealed eyes and ears and a short blunt tail n01683428 night lizards n01683558 small secretive nocturnal lizard of southwestern North America and Cuba; bear live young n01683724 skinks n01683900 type genus of Scincidae n01684012 a reptile genus of Scincidae n01684133 alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide n01684435 New World skinks n01684578 found in western North American grasslands and open woodlands n01684741 frequents oak and pine habitats in rocky mountainous areas of United States southwest and Mexico n01684941 small family of spiny ovoviviparous African lizards n01685107 type genus of the Cordylidae; spiny lizards somewhat resembling tiny crocodiles n01685277 whiptails; etc. n01685439 tropical New World lizard with a long tail and large rectangular scales on the belly and a long tail n01685679 whiptails n01685808 any of numerous very agile and alert New World lizards n01686044 very swift lizard of eastern and central United States n01686220 having distinct longitudinal stripes: of Colorado Plateau from Arizona to western Colorado n01686403 having longitudinal stripes overlaid with light spots; upland lizard of United States southwest and Mexico n01686609 active lizard having a network of dusky dark markings; of semiarid areas from Oregon and Idaho to Baja California n01686808 markings are darker and more marked than in western whiptail; from southeastern Colorado to eastern Chihuahua n01687009 tejus n01687128 large (to 3 feet) blackish yellow-banded South American lizard; raid henhouses; used as food n01687290 crocodile-like lizard of South America having powerful jaws for crushing snails and mussels n01687441 an Old World reptile family of Sauria n01687665 a lizard of the family Agamidae n01687856 type genus of the Agamidae n01687978 small terrestrial lizard of warm regions of the Old World n01688106 frilled lizards n01688243 large arboreal insectivorous Australian lizard with a ruff of skin around the neck n01688428 a reptile genus known as flying dragons or flying lizards n01688589 any of several small tropical Asian lizards capable of gliding by spreading winglike membranes on each side of the body n01688812 genus of Australian desert lizard n01688961 any lizard of the genus Moloch n01689081 desert lizard that feeds on ants n01689226 alligator lizards n01689411 any of a small family of lizards widely distributed in warm areas; all are harmless and useful as destroyers of e.g. slugs and insects n01689678 alligator lizards n01689811 slim short-limbed lizard having a distinctive fold on each side that permits expansion; of western North America n01690005 type genus of the Anguidae: blindworms n01690149 small burrowing legless European lizard with tiny eyes; popularly believed to be blind n01690339 glass lizards n01690466 snakelike lizard of Europe and Asia and North America with vestigial hind limbs and the ability to regenerate its long fragile tail n01690703 monotypic family of Mexican lizards n01690857 type and sole genus of Xenosauridae: slender-bodied Mexican lizards having the upper surface covered with tiny granules and tubercles n01691085 legless lizards n01691217 degenerate wormlike burrowing lizard of California closely related to alligator lizards n01691384 stout-bodied lizards n01691525 one species n01691652 a stout-bodied pleurodont lizard of Borneo n01691782 only known venomous lizards n01691951 any of two or three large heavy-bodied lizards; only known venomous lizards n01692143 type genus of the Helodermatidae; American venomous lizards n01692333 large orange and black lizard of southwestern United States; not dangerous unless molested n01692523 lizard with black and yellowish beadlike scales; of western Mexico n01692713 Old World lizards n01692864 Old World terrestrial lizard n01693020 type genus of the Lacertidae n01693175 a common and widely distributed lizard of Europe and central Asia n01693334 a common Eurasian lizard about a foot long n01693472 Old World chameleons; in some classifications they are considered a superfamily of Sauria n01693783 lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue n01693995 type genus of the Chamaeleontidae n01694178 a chameleon found in Africa n01694311 a kind of chameleon n01694430 monitor lizards n01694558 type and sole extant genus of the Varanidae n01694709 any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa and Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles n01694955 destroys crocodile eggs n01695060 the largest lizard in the world (10 feet); found on Indonesian islands n01695259 a large subclass of diapsid reptiles including: crocodiles; alligators; dinosaurs; pterosaurs; plesiosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts n01695681 extinct reptiles including: dinosaurs; plesiosaurs; pterosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts n01696026 early archosaurian carnivore n01696151 early archosaurian carnivore n01696282 crocodiles; alligators; caimans; gavials n01696525 former name for the order Crocodylia n01696633 extant archosaurian reptile n01696849 true crocodiles n01697002 type genus of the Crocodylidae n01697178 large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters n01697457 a dangerous crocodile widely distributed in Africa n01697611 estuarine crocodile of eastern Asia and Pacific islands n01697749 a variety of crocodile n01697837 a genus of Malayan crocodiles n01697978 crocodile of southeast Asia similar to but smaller than the gavial n01698144 alligators; caimans n01698303 type genus of the Alligatoridae n01698434 either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts n01698640 large alligator of the southeastern United States n01698782 small alligator of the Yangtze valley of China having unwebbed digits n01698936 caimans n01699040 a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly n01699254 caiman with bony ridges about the eyes; found from southern Mexico to Argentina n01699415 gavials n01699537 type genus of the Gavialidae n01699675 large fish-eating Indian crocodilian with a long slender snout n01699831 any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era n01700076 extinct terrestrial reptiles having bird-like pelvises: armored dinosaurs (thyreophorans); boneheaded and horned dinosaurs (marginocephalians); duck-billed dinosaurs (euronithopods) n01700470 herbivorous dinosaur with a pelvis like that of a bird n01700754 primitive ornithischian dinosaur found in Argentina; early Triassic n01700924 primitive dinosaur found in Argentina n01701052 primitive ornithischian dinosaur found in Brazil n01701205 primitive dinosaur found in Brazil n01701334 armored dinosaurs: stegosaurs and ankylosaurs n01701551 dinosaurs having bony armour n01701697 quadrupedal armored herbivore of the Jurassic and Cretaceous n01701859 herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur with a row of bony plates along its back and a spiked tail probably used as a weapon n01702087 armored herbivorous dinosaurs of the Cretaceous n01702256 having the back covered with thick bony plates; thought to have walked with a sprawling gait resembling a lizard's n01702479 heavily armored and highly spiked dinosaur with semi-upright posture n01702623 includes boneheaded (pachycephalosaurs) and horned (ceratopsian) dinosaurs n01702862 boneheaded dinosaurs; late Cretaceous n01703011 bipedal herbivorous dinosaurs with bony crowns n01703161 bipedal herbivore having 10 inches of bone atop its head; largest boneheaded dinosaur ever found n01703341 horned dinosaurs n01703569 any of several four-footed herbivorous dinosaurs with enormous beaked skulls; of the late Cretaceous in North America and Mongolia n01703866 American ceratopsian dinosaurs n01703996 small horned dinosaurs n01704103 small horned dinosaur n01704184 genus of herbivorous horned dinosaurs n01704323 huge ceratopsian dinosaur having three horns and the neck heavily armored with a very solid frill n01704497 genus of horned dinosaurs n01704626 an unusual ceratopsian dinosaur having many large spikes around the edge of its bony frill and a long nose horn; late Cretaceous n01704847 most primitive genus of horned dinosaurs; early Cretaceous n01705010 primitive dinosaur actually lacking horns and having only the beginning of a frill; long hind limbs and short forelimbs; may have been bipedal n01705247 widespread group including duck-billed dinosaurs and their early relatives (hadrosaurs, trachodon and iguanodon) n01705591 bipedal herbivorous dinosaur n01705717 duck-billed dinosaurs; upper Cretaceous n01705934 any of numerous large bipedal ornithischian dinosaurs having a horny duck-like bill and webbed feet; may have been partly aquatic n01706247 genus of large duck-billed dinosaurs; late Cretaceous n01706401 one of the largest and most famous duck-billed dinosaurs n01706533 genus of duck-billed dinosaurs of late Cretaceous n01706686 duck-billed dinosaur with nasal passages that expand into a crest like a hollow helmet n01706865 duck-billed dinosaurs of Canada n01707000 duck-billed dinosaur from Canada found as a fossilized mummy with skin n01707149 a reptile genus of the suborder Euronithopoda n01707294 large duck-billed dinosaur of the Cretaceous period n01707433 iguanodons n01707566 type genus of the Iguanodontidae n01707698 massive herbivorous bipedal dinosaur with a long heavy tail; common in Europe and northern Africa; early Cretaceous period n01707895 extinct terrestrial reptiles: theropods (carnivorous); sauropods (herbivorous) n01708106 herbivorous or carnivorous dinosaur having a three-pronged pelvis like that of a crocodile n01708332 gigantic herbivorous dinosaurs having huge bodies with long necks and small heads: Prosauropoda and Sauropoda (apatosaurus, diplodocus and titanosaurs) n01708648 the earliest known dinosaurs n01708778 any of the sauropod dinosaurs n01708998 very large herbivorous dinosaur of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a small head a long neck and tail and five-toed limbs; largest known land animal n01709278 large quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaurs with very long neck and tail; late Jurassic n01709484 huge quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur common in North America in the late Jurassic n01709723 huge quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur; late Jurassic n01709876 a dinosaur that could grow to be as tall as a building five stories tall n01710035 a reptile genus of the suborder Sauropoda n01710177 a huge quadrupedal herbivore with long neck and tail; of late Jurassic in western North America n01710348 herbivorous dinosaurs of the Cretaceous n01710529 genus of herbivorous dinosaurs flourishing during the Cretaceous in South America n01710747 amphibious quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur with a long thin neck and whiplike tail; of the Cretaceous mostly in the southern hemisphere n01710993 enormous dinosaur of the middle Cretaceous found in Argentina n01711160 huge herbivorous dinosaur of Cretaceous found in Argentina n01711297 genus of large herbivorous dinosaurs of Cretaceous found in western North America n01711496 huge herbivorous dinosaur of the Cretaceous found in western North America n01711662 carnivorous saurischian dinosaurs with short forelimbs; Jurassic and Cretaceous n01712008 any of numerous carnivorous dinosaurs of the Triassic to Cretaceous with short forelimbs that walked or ran on strong hind legs n01712432 primitive saurischian dinosaurs n01712606 primitive saurischian carnivorous dinosaurs n01712752 primitive medium-sized theropod; swift-running bipedal carnivorous dinosaur having grasping hands with sharp claws and a short horn between the nostrils; Jurassic in North America n01713040 late Triassic carnivorous saurischian dinosaurs n01713170 one of the oldest known dinosaurs; late Triassic; cannibalistic n01713310 largest carnivorous land animals ever known n01713508 large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having huge claws n01713635 includes a single species n01713764 large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America n01714059 carnivorous dinosaur of North America; late Jurassic n01714231 late Jurassic carnivorous dinosaur; similar to but somewhat smaller than tyrannosaurus n01714404 a reptile genus of Theropoda n01714536 very small bipedal carnivorous dinosaur of the late Jurassic in Bavaria n01714686 primitive theropod found in Argentina; early Triassic n01714843 a kind of theropod dinosaur found in Argentina n01714982 primitive theropod found in Argentina; early Triassic n01715134 a theropod dinosaur of the genus Eoraptor n01715249 megalosaurs n01715383 type genus of the Megalosauridae n01715518 gigantic carnivorous bipedal dinosaur of the Jurassic or early Cretaceous in Europe n01715692 lightly built medium-size theropods n01715888 lightly built medium-sized dinosaur having extremely long limbs and necks with small heads and big brains and large eyes n01716122 small toothless saurischian dinosaurs; later Cretaceous period in Canada n01716298 small light-boned toothless dinosaur resembling an ostrich in size and proportions n01716459 a reptile genus of Ornithomimida n01716594 lightly built medium-sized theropod with long limbs and neck n01716732 advanced theropods including oviraptorids and dromaeosaurs and possibly even modern birds n01717016 advanced carnivorous theropod n01717229 advanced carnivorous theropod n01717335 advanced carnivorous theropod n01717467 small active carnivore that probably fed on protoceratops; possibly related more closely to birds than to other dinosaurs n01717666 swift-running bipedal dinosaurs n01717860 a kind of maniraptor n01717957 advanced bipedal carnivorous dinosaur n01718096 swift agile wolf-sized bipedal dinosaur having a large curved claw on each hind foot; of the Cretaceous n01718276 advanced bipedal carnivorous dinosaur n01718414 large (20-ft) and swift carnivorous dinosaur having an upright slashing claw 15 inches long on each hind foot; early Cretaceous n01718632 authorities disagree over whether to classify the genus as bird or dinosaur n01718808 a turkey-sized long-legged fossil 75 million years old found in the Gobi Desert having bird-like fused wrist bones and keeled breastbone and a long tail resembling a dinosaur's; short forelimbs end in a single claw instead of wings; classification as bird or dinosaur is in dispute n01719175 extinct reptiles of the Permian to Jurassic considered ancestral to mammals n01719403 extinct reptile having a single pair of lateral temporal openings in the skull n01719645 extinct mammal-like reptiles found inhabiting all continents from the mid Permian to late Triassic n01719914 probably warm-blooded; considered direct ancestor of mammals n01720117 a reptile genus of Therapsida n01720266 shrew-sized protomammal from the Alberta region of Canada; from about 55 million years ago (much more recent than other mammal-like reptiles) n01720496 a division of the order Therapsida from the Triassic period comprising small carnivorous tetrapod reptiles often with mammal-like teeth n01720767 small carnivorous reptiles n01720867 a genus of reptiles of the division Cynodontia n01721010 a division of Therapsida n01721174 a kind of therapsid n01721269 early reptile found in Argentina n01721404 extinct reptiles of the later Triassic period n01721567 intermediate in form between the therapsids and most primitive true mammals n01721718 edaphosaurus; dimetrodon n01721898 large primitive reptile having a tall spinal sail; of the Permian or late Paleozoic in Europe and North America n01722085 a family of reptiles of the order Pelycosauria n01722254 type genus of the Edaphosauridae n01722389 heavy-bodied reptile with a dorsal sail or crest; of the late Paleozoic n01722538 a reptile genus of Pelycosauria n01722670 carnivorous dinosaur of the Permian in North America having a crest or dorsal sail n01722828 extinct flying reptiles: pterosaurs n01722998 an extinct reptile of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a bird-like beak and membranous wings supported by the very long fourth digit of each forelimb n01723259 a reptile family in the order Pterosauria n01723425 a reptile genus of Pterodactylidae n01723579 extinct flying reptile n01723678 extinct terrestrial reptiles having teeth set in sockets; of the late Permian to Triassic n01723883 presumably in the common ancestral line to dinosaurs and crocodiles and birds n01724055 extinct marine reptiles: ichthyosaurs n01724231 any of several marine reptiles of the Mesozoic having a body like a porpoise with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-shaped limbs n01724470 later ichthyosaurs of the Jurassic and Cretaceous; widely distributed in both hemispheres n01724703 type genus of the Ichthyosauridae n01724840 ichthyosaurs of the Jurassic n01724947 a reptile genus of Ichthyosauridae n01725086 an ichthyosaur of the genus Stenopterygius n01725240 extinct marine reptiles: plesiosaurs; nothosaurs n01725427 any of the plesiosaurs n01725570 a reptile genus of suborder Plesiosauria n01725713 extinct marine reptile with a small head on a long neck a short tail and four paddle-shaped limbs; of the Jurassic and Cretaceous n01725933 a suborder of Sauropterygia n01726079 a genus of Nothosauria n01726203 extinct marine reptile with longer more slender limbs than plesiosaurs and less completely modified for swimming n01726390 snakes n01726692 limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous n01726960 nonvenomous snakes; about two-thirds of all living species n01727646 mostly harmless temperate-to-tropical terrestrial or arboreal or aquatic snakes n01728266 any of various harmless North American snakes that were formerly believed to take tail in mouth and roll along like a hoop n01728445 thunder snake n01728572 small reddish wormlike snake of eastern United States n01728738 a genus of reptiles of the family Colubridae including ringneck snakes n01728920 any of numerous small nonvenomous North American snakes with a yellow or orange ring around the neck n01729133 a genus of small colubrid snakes containing the North American hognose snakes n01729322 harmless North American snake with upturned nose; may spread its head and neck or play dead when disturbed n01729533 leaf-nosed snakes n01729672 any of various pale blotched snakes with a blunt snout of southwestern North America n01729838 North American green snakes n01729977 either of two North American chiefly insectivorous snakes that are green in color n01730185 of western and central United States n01730307 of southern and eastern United States n01730429 African green snakes n01730563 any of numerous African colubrid snakes n01730679 racers n01730812 slender fast-moving North American snakes n01730960 blackish racer of the eastern United States that grows to six feet n01731137 bluish-green blacksnake found from Ohio to Texas n01731277 slender fast-moving Eurasian snake n01731418 whip snakes n01731545 any of several small fast-moving snakes with long whiplike tails n01731764 a whipsnake of southern United States and Mexico; tail resembles a braided whip n01731941 a whipsnake of scrublands and rocky hillsides n01732093 both terrestrial and arboreal snake of United States southwest n01732244 any of various nonvenomous rodent-eating snakes of North America and Asia n01732445 North American rat snakes n01732614 large harmless snake of southeastern United States; often on farms n01732789 large harmless shiny black North American snake n01732989 large North American snake n01733094 Asian rat snakes n01733214 enter buildings in pursuit of prey n01733346 glossy snake n01733466 nocturnal burrowing snake of western United States with shiny tan scales n01733634 bull snakes n01733757 any of several large harmless rodent-eating North American burrowing snakes n01733957 bull snake of western North America that invades rodent burrows n01734104 any of several bull snakes of eastern and southeastern United States found chiefly in pine woods; now threatened n01734273 king snakes and milk snakes n01734418 any of numerous nonvenomous North American constrictors; feed on other snakes and small mammals n01734637 widespread in United States except northern regions; black or brown with yellow bands n01734808 nonvenomous tan and brown king snake with an arrow-shaped occipital spot; southeastern ones have red stripes like coral snakes n01735062 garter snakes n01735189 any of numerous nonvenomous longitudinally-striped viviparous North American and Central American snakes n01735439 a garter snake that is widespread in North America n01735577 slender yellow-striped North American garter snake; prefers wet places n01735728 yellow- or reddish-striped snake of temperate woodlands and grasslands to tropics n01735898 lined snakes n01736032 secretive snake of city dumps and parks as well as prairies and open woods; feeds on earthworms; of central United States n01736256 ground snakes n01736375 small shy brightly-ringed terrestrial snake of arid or semiarid areas of western North America n01736569 ground snakes n01736696 ground snakes n01736796 in some classifications placed in genus Haldea; small reddish-grey snake of eastern North America n01737021 any of various mostly harmless snakes that live in or near water n01737197 water snakes; a cosmopolitan genus n01737356 North American water snakes n01737472 in some classifications placed in the genus Nerodia; western United States snake that seldom ventures far from water n01737728 any of numerous North American water snakes inhabiting fresh waters n01737875 harmless European snake with a bright yellow collar; common in England n01738065 a small harmless grass snake n01738175 a genus of Colubridae n01738306 harmless woodland snake of southeastern United States n01738470 sand snakes n01738601 small North American burrowing snake n01738731 a sand snake of southwestern United States; lives in fine to coarse sand or loamy soil in which it `swims'; banding resembles that of coral snakes n01738965 black-headed snakes n01739094 small secretive ground-living snake; found from central United States to Argentina n01739260 vine snakes n01739381 slender arboreal snake found from southern Arizona to Bolivia n01739518 lyre snakes n01739647 mildly venomous snake with a lyre-shaped mark on the head; found in rocky areas from southwestern United States to Central America n01739871 of desert regions of southwestern North America n01740005 night snakes n01740131 nocturnal prowler of western United States and Mexico n01740283 blind snakes n01740393 blind snakes n01740551 wormlike burrowing snake of warm regions having vestigial eyes n01740721 blind snakes of Asia and Africa and Americas n01740885 burrows among roots of shrubs and beneath rocks in desert and rocky hillside areas and beach sand of western United States n01741116 a genus of Colubridae n01741232 large dark-blue nonvenomous snake that invades burrows; found in southern North America and Mexico n01741442 a variety of indigo snake n01741562 any of various large nonvenomous snakes that kill their prey by crushing it in its coils n01741744 boas and pythons n01741943 any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs n01742172 very large boa of tropical America and West Indies n01742310 boas of western North America n01742447 boa of grasslands and woodlands of western North America; looks and feels like rubber with tail and head of similar shape n01742680 boas of western North America n01742821 boa of rocky desert of southwestern United States n01742967 anacondas n01743086 large arboreal boa of tropical South America n01743223 Old World boas: pythons; in some classifications considered a separate family from Boidae n01743449 in some classifications a family separate from Boidae comprising Old World boas n01743605 large Old World boas n01743787 Old World boas n01743936 Australian python with a variegated pattern on its back n01744100 of southeast Asia and East Indies; the largest snake in the world n01744270 very large python of southeast Asia n01744401 very large python of tropical and southern Africa n01744555 a python having the color of amethyst n01744657 cobras; kraits; mambas; coral snakes; Australian taipan and tiger snakes n01745125 any of numerous venomous fanged snakes of warmer parts of both hemispheres n01745484 any of several venomous New World snakes brilliantly banded in red and black and either yellow or white; widely distributed in South America and Central America n01745780 coral snakes n01745902 ranges from Central America to southeastern United States n01746063 coral snakes n01746191 ranges from Central America to southwestern United States n01746359 any of various venomous elapid snakes of Asia and Africa and Australia n01746565 Asian coral snakes n01746727 of India n01746818 African coral snakes n01746952 small widely distributed arboreal snake of southern Africa banded in black and orange n01747144 Australian coral snakes n01747285 small venomous but harmless snake marked with black-and-white on red n01747466 copperheads n01747589 venomous but sluggish reddish-brown snake of Australia n01747739 cobras n01747885 venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood n01748100 (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal n01748264 a cobra of tropical Africa and Asia n01748389 cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death n01748560 king cobra n01748686 aggressive cobra widely distributed in Africa; rarely bites but spits venom that may cause blindness n01748906 large cobra of southeastern Asia and the East Indies; the largest venomous snake; sometimes placed in genus Naja n01749141 ringhals n01749244 highly venomous snake of southern Africa able to spit venom up to seven feet n01749428 mambas n01749582 arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal n01749742 a highly venomous southern African mamba dreaded because of its quickness and readiness to bite n01749939 green phase of the black mamba n01750027 Australian elapid snakes n01750167 venomous Australian snake resembling an adder n01750315 tiger snakes n01750437 highly venomous brown-and-yellow snake of Australia and Tasmania n01750598 venomous Australian blacksnakes n01750743 large semiaquatic snake of Australia; black above with red belly n01750920 kraits n01751036 brightly colored venomous but nonaggressive snake of southeastern Asia and Malay peninsula n01751215 sluggish krait banded with black and yellow n01751353 taipans n01751472 large highly venomous snake of northeastern Australia n01751621 sea snakes n01751748 any of numerous venomous aquatic viviparous snakes having a fin-like tail; of warm littoral seas; feed on fish which they immobilize with quick-acting venom n01751979 Old World vipers n01752165 venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw n01752433 type genus of the Viperidae n01752585 small terrestrial viper common in northern Eurasia n01752736 of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder n01752889 a genus of Viperidae n01753032 large African viper that inflates its body when alarmed n01753180 large heavy-bodied brilliantly marked and extremely venomous west African viper n01753354 horned vipers n01753488 highly venomous viper of northern Africa and southwestern Asia having a horny spine above each eye n01753721 New World vipers: pit vipers n01753959 New World vipers with hollow fangs and a heat-sensitive pit on each side of the head n01754190 copperheads n01754370 common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States n01754533 venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States n01754737 loosely connected horny sections at the end of a rattlesnake's tail n01754876 pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken n01755274 large rattlesnakes; seldom bite unless startled or pursuing prey n01755581 large deadly rattlesnake with diamond-shaped markings n01755740 widely distributed in rugged ground of eastern United States n01755952 southern variety n01756089 widely distributed between the Mississippi and the Rockies n01756291 small pale-colored desert rattlesnake of southwestern United States; body moves in an s-shaped curve n01756508 largest and most dangerous North American snake; of southwestern United States and Mexico n01756733 mountain rock dweller of Mexico and most southern parts of United States southwest n01756916 having irregularly cross-banded back; of arid foothills and canyons of southern Arizona and Mexico n01757115 extremely dangerous; most common in areas of scattered scrubby growth; from Mojave Desert to western Texas and into Mexico n01757343 markings vary but usually harmonize with background; of southwestern Arizona and Baja California n01757547 pygmy rattlesnakes n01757677 pygmy rattlesnake found in moist areas from the Great Lakes to Mexico; feeds on mice and small amphibians n01757901 small pygmy rattlesnake n01758019 fer-de-lance n01758141 large extremely venomous pit viper of Central America and South America n01758308 horny projecting mouth of a bird n01758510 beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles) n01758637 the fleshy, waxy covering at the base of the upper beak of some birds n01758757 the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food n01758895 the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food n01759009 the dead body of an animal that has been killed on a road by a vehicle; "vultures usually feed on carrion or roadkill" n01759182 any of the arthropods n01762525 a genus of arthropods n01767199 jointed-foot invertebrates: arachnids; crustaceans; insects; millipedes; centipedes n01767661 invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body with an exoskeleton made of chitin n01768244 an extinct arthropod that was abundant in Paleozoic times; had an exoskeleton divided into three parts n01768402 spiders; scorpions; horseshoe crabs n01768596 either of the first pair of fang-like appendages near the mouth of an arachnid; often modified for grasping and piercing n01768808 any part of the mouth of an insect or other arthropod especially one adapted to a specific way of feeding n01768969 a large class of arthropods including spiders and ticks and scorpions and daddy longlegs; have four pairs of walking legs and no wings n01769347 air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs n01769635 harvestmen n01769789 a family of Phalangida n01769930 type genus of the family Phalangiidae n01770081 spiderlike arachnid with a small rounded body and very long thin legs n01770263 true scorpions n01770393 arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous stinger n01770553 false scorpions n01770795 small nonvenomous arachnid resembling a tailless scorpion n01770967 a genus of Chelonethida n01771100 minute arachnid sometimes found in old papers n01771246 whip scorpions n01771417 nonvenomous arachnid that resembles a scorpion and that has a long thin tail without a stinger n01771624 giant whip scorpions n01771766 large whip-scorpion of Mexico and southern United States that emits a vinegary odor when alarmed n01771966 spiders n01772222 predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey n01772664 a spider that spins a circular (or near circular) web n01772782 spiders that spin orb webs; cosmopolitan in distribution n01772985 the type genus of Argiopidae; small genus of orb-weaving spiders n01773157 a widely distributed North American garden spider n01773319 a genus of orb-weaving spiders including common garden spiders and barn spiders n01773549 an orange and tan spider with darkly banded legs that spins an orb web daily; "the barn spider was made famous in E. B. White's book `Charlotte's Web'" n01773797 a spider common in European gardens n01773930 a family of comb-footed spiders n01774097 spider having a comb-like row of bristles on each hind foot n01774252 venomous spiders n01774384 venomous New World spider; the female is black with an hourglass-shaped red mark on the underside of the abdomen n01774595 large tropical spiders; tarantulas n01774750 large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites n01774918 wolf spiders n01775062 ground spider that hunts its prey instead of using a web n01775230 type genus of the family Lycosidae n01775370 large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement) n01775592 large burrowing spiders n01775730 American spider that constructs a silk-lined nest with a hinged lid n01775879 mites and ticks n01776192 mite or tick n01776313 any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis; feed on blood of warm-blooded animals n01776546 hard ticks n01776705 ticks having a hard shield on the back and mouth parts that project from the head n01777032 type genus of the family Ixodidae n01777304 a northeastern tick now recognized as same species as Ixodes scapularis n01777467 a tick that usually does not bite humans; transmits Lyme disease spirochete to dusky-footed wood rats n01777649 a tick that feeds on dusky-footed wood rat and bites humans; principal vector for Lyme disease in western United States especially northern California n01777909 parasitic on mice of genus Peromyscus and bites humans; principal vector for Lyme disease in eastern United States (especially New England); northern form was for a time known as Ixodes dammini (deer tick) n01778217 parasitic on sheep and cattle as well as humans; can transmit looping ill in sheep (acute viral disease of the nervous system); a vector for Lyme disease spirochete n01778487 bites humans; a vector for Lyme disease spirochete n01778621 usually does not bite humans; transmits Lyme disease spirochete to cottontail rabbits and wood rats n01778801 usually does not bite humans; transmits Lyme disease spirochete to cottontail rabbits and wood rats n01778984 vectors of important diseases of man and animals n01779148 common tick that can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia n01779340 soft ticks n01779463 tick lacking a dorsal shield and having mouth parts on the under side of the head n01779629 any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods n01779939 a mite that spins a web n01780026 mites n01780142 very small free-living arachnid that is parasitic on animals or plants; related to ticks n01780302 mites n01780426 mite that in all stages feeds on other arthropods n01780551 mites n01780696 mite that as nymph and adult feeds on early stages of small arthropods but whose larvae are parasitic on terrestrial vertebrates n01780919 type genus of the family Trombiculidae n01781071 larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation n01781274 small whitish mites n01781410 type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites n01781570 any of several mites of the order Acarina n01781698 whitish mites that attack the skin of humans and other animals; "itch mites cause scabies" n01781875 any of several varieties of mite that burrow into plants and cause a reddish-brown discoloration on the leaves or fruit n01782050 plant-feeding mites n01782209 web-spinning mite that attacks garden plants and fruit trees n01782378 a genus of Tetranychidae n01782516 small web-spinning mite; a serious orchard pest n01782675 used in some classifications to encompass the millipedes (Diplopoda) and centipedes (Chilopoda); formerly a large taxon including also the Pauropoda and Symphyla; the term Myriapoda now usually used synonymously with Diplopoda and limited to the millipedes n01783017 general term for any terrestrial arthropod having an elongated body composed of many similar segments: e.g. centipedes and millipedes n01783205 an obscure class of minute arthropods with branched antennae and 8 to 10 pairs of legs n01783384 small class of minute arthropods; unimportant except for the garden centipede n01783571 garden centipedes n01783706 minute arthropod often infesting the underground parts of truck-garden and greenhouse crops n01783936 in some classifications considered a separate phylum: microscopic arachnid-like invertebrates living in water or damp moss having 4 pairs of legs and instead of a mouth a pair of stylets or needlelike piercing organs connected with the pharynx n01784293 an arthropod of the division Tardigrada n01784427 arthropods having the trunk composed of numerous somites each bearing one pair of legs: centipedes n01784675 chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs, the foremost pair being modified as prehensors n01784925 the anterior pair of legs of a centipede that are modified to seize prey and inject venom from the toxicognaths n01785092 either of a pair of poison fangs in the modified front pair of legs of the centipede n01785234 an appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs n01785392 a family of Chilopoda n01785532 a genus of Scutigeridae n01785667 long-legged centipede common in damp places as e.g. cellars n01785831 small elongate centipedes living in soil and under stones and having more than 30 pairs of legs n01786048 small extremely elongate centipedes that live in earth n01786219 type genus of the Geophilidae: a cosmopolitan genus of centipedes sometimes called earwigs n01786402 arthropods having the body composed of numerous double somites each with two pairs of legs: millipedes n01786646 any of numerous herbivorous nonpoisonous arthropods having a cylindrical body of 20 to 100 or more segments most with two pairs of legs n01786879 sea spiders n01787006 any of various small spiderlike marine arthropods having small thin bodies and long slender legs n01787191 used in some classifications; includes the orders Xiphosura and Eurypterida n01787401 horseshoe crabs and extinct forms n01787546 horseshoe crabs n01787693 type genus of the family Limulidae n01787835 large marine arthropod of the Atlantic coast of North America having a domed carapace that is shaped like a horseshoe and a stiff pointed tail; a living fossil related to the wood louse n01788157 a genus of Limulidae n01788291 horseshoe crab of the coast of eastern Asia n01788420 extinct aquatic arthropods of the Paleozoic n01788579 large extinct scorpion-like arthropod considered related to horseshoe crabs n01788730 tongue worms n01788864 wormlike arthropod having two pairs of hooks at the sides of the mouth; parasitic in nasal sinuses of mammals n01789064 pheasants; turkeys; grouse; partridges; quails; chickens; brush turkeys; curassows; hoatzins n01789386 heavy-bodied largely ground-feeding domestic or game birds n01789740 a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl n01790171 an English breed of large domestic fowl having five toes (the hind toe doubled) n01790304 an American breed of domestic fowl n01790398 English breed of compact domestic fowl; raised primarily to crossbreed to produce roasters n01790557 small plump hybrid developed by crossbreeding Plymouth Rock and Cornish fowl n01790711 any of several breeds reared for cockfighting n01790812 Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs n01790943 common domestic birds and related forms n01791107 small Asiatic wild bird; believed to be ancestral to domestic fowl n01791314 male jungle fowl n01791388 female jungle fowl n01791463 a jungle fowl of southeastern Asia that is considered ancestral to the domestic fowl n01791625 a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl n01791954 any of various small breeds of fowl n01792042 young bird especially of domestic fowl n01792158 adult male chicken n01792255 the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds n01792429 a young domestic cock; not older than one year n01792530 castrated male chicken n01792640 adult female chicken n01792808 a hen that has just laid an egg and emits a shrill squawk n01792955 a domestic hen ready to brood n01793085 a hen with chicks n01793159 a hen that lays eggs n01793249 young hen usually less than a year old n01793340 a young chicken having tender meat n01793435 American breed of heavy-bodied brownish-red general-purpose chicken n01793565 American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs n01793715 English breed of large chickens with white skin n01793818 turkeys and some extinct forms n01793988 type genus of the Meleagrididae: wild and domestic turkeys n01794158 large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food n01794344 male turkey n01794460 a genus of birds of the family Meleagrididae including the ocellated turkey n01794651 wild turkey of Central America and northern South America n01794813 grouse n01795088 popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet n01795425 black grouse n01795545 grouse of which the male is bluish-black n01795735 large northern European grouse that is black with a lyre-shaped tail n01795900 a black grouse of western Asia n01796019 male black grouse n01796105 female black grouse n01796222 ptarmigans n01796340 large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage n01796519 reddish-brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain n01796729 female red grouse n01796800 male red grouse n01796870 type genus of the Tetraonidae: capercaillies n01797020 large black Old World grouse n01797180 spruce grouse n01797307 North American grouse that feeds on evergreen buds and needles n01797472 sage grouse n01797601 large grouse of sagebrush regions of North America n01797767 ruffed grouse n01797886 valued as a game bird in eastern United States and Canada n01798052 sharp-tailed grouse n01798168 large grouse of prairies and open forests of western North America n01798352 prairie chickens n01798484 brown mottled North American grouse of western prairies n01798706 the most common variety of prairie chicken n01798839 a smaller prairie chicken of western Texas n01798979 extinct prairie chicken n01799086 curassows; guans; chachalacas n01799302 any of several large turkey-like game birds of the family Cracidae; native to jungles of tropical America; resembling the curassows and valued as food n01799540 type genus of the Cracidae: curassows n01799679 large crested arboreal game bird of warm parts of the Americas having long legs and tails; highly esteemed as game and food n01799876 a genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game and food birds) n01800042 genus of large crested guans (the piping guans) n01800195 a kind of guan n01800286 chachalacas n01800424 slender arboreal guan resembling a wild turkey; native to Central America and Mexico; highly regarded as game birds n01800633 of Mexico and Texas n01800759 megapodes n01800963 type genus of the Megapodiidae n01801088 large-footed short-winged birds of Australasia; build mounds of decaying vegetation to incubate eggs n01801371 mallee fowl n01801479 Australian mound bird; incubates eggs naturally in sandy mounds n01801672 adult female mallee fowl n01801753 brush turkeys n01801876 black megapode of wooded regions of Australia and New Guinea n01802033 maleos n01802159 Celebes megapode that lays eggs in holes in sandy beaches n01802309 pheasants; quails; partridges n01802721 a kind of game bird in the family Phasianidae n01802895 type genus of the Phasianidae: the typical pheasants n01803078 large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere n01803362 common pheasant having bright plumage and a white neck ring n01803548 Congo peafowl n01803641 both sexes are brightly colored n01803764 argus pheasants n01803893 large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant n01804029 golden pheasants n01804163 brightly colored crested pheasant of mountains of western and central Asia n01804340 New World quail: the bobwhites n01804478 a popular North American game bird; named for its call n01804653 a favorite game bird of eastern and central United States n01804796 Old World quail n01804921 small game bird with a rounded body and small tail n01805070 the typical Old World quail n01805199 monals n01805321 brilliantly colored pheasant of southern Asia n01805446 genus of Central and South American crested partridges resembling quails; sometimes placed in a distinct subfamily or isolated in a distinct family n01805692 peafowl n01805801 very large terrestrial southeast Asian pheasant often raised as an ornamental bird n01806061 a young peafowl n01806143 male peafowl; having a crested head and very large fanlike tail marked with iridescent eyes or spots n01806297 female peafowl n01806364 peafowl of India and Ceylon n01806467 peafowl of southeast Asia n01806567 small gallinaceous game birds n01806740 California quail n01806847 plump chunky bird of coastal California and Oregon n01806984 a genus of Phasianidae n01807105 brilliantly colored Asian pheasant having wattles and two fleshy processes on the head n01807265 Old World partridges n01807496 small Old World gallinaceous game birds n01807701 a genus of Perdicinae n01807828 common European partridge n01807988 a genus of Perdicidae n01808140 common western European partridge with red legs n01808291 of mountainous areas of southern Europe n01808447 mountain quail of western United States n01808596 California partridge; slightly larger than the California quail n01808785 guinea fowl and related birds of Africa and Madagascar n01808989 guinea fowl n01809106 a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world n01809371 female guinea fowl n01809446 comprising the hoatzins n01809592 type genus of the Opisthocomidae: hoatzins n01809752 crested ill-smelling South American bird whose young have claws on the first and second digits of the wings n01809977 coextensive with the family Tinamidae n01810132 comprising the tinamous n01810268 heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds n01810466 sand grouse; pigeons; doves; extinct dodos and solitaires n01810700 a cosmopolitan order of land birds having small heads and short legs with four unwebbed toes n01810946 extinct dodos and solitaires n01811104 type genus of the Raphidae: dodos n01811243 extinct heavy flightless bird of Mauritius related to pigeons n01811394 constituted by the extinct solitaire n01811542 extinct flightless bird related to the dodo n01811682 doves and pigeons n01811909 wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs n01812187 one of a breed of pigeon that enlarge their crop until their breast is puffed out n01812337 any of numerous small pigeons n01812471 type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons n01812662 pale grey Eurasian pigeon having black-striped wings from which most domestic species are descended n01812866 wild pigeon of western North America; often mistaken for the now extinct passenger pigeon n01813088 Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck n01813256 turtledoves n01813385 any of several Old World wild doves n01813532 the common European wild dove noted for its plaintive cooing n01813658 greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck; often caged n01813811 a genus of Columbidae n01813948 small Australian dove n01814091 mourning doves n01814217 wild dove of the United States having a mournful call n01814370 domesticated pigeon raised for sport or food n01814549 an unfledged pigeon n01814620 fancy domestic pigeon having blue-and-white plumage and heavily muffed feet n01814755 pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground n01814921 pigeon trained to return home n01815036 a homing pigeon used to carry messages n01815135 a genus of Columbidae n01815270 gregarious North American migratory pigeon now extinct n01815431 sandgrouses n01815601 pigeon-like bird of arid regions of the Old World having long pointed wings and tail and precocial downy young n01815855 type genus of the Pteroclididae n01816017 sandgrouse of India n01816140 sandgrouse of Europe and Africa having elongated middle tail feathers n01816336 a genus of Pteroclididae n01816474 Eurasiatic sandgrouse with a black patch on the belly n01816635 an order of birds including parrots and amazons and cockatoos and lorikeets and lories and macaws and parakeets n01816887 usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds n01817263 an archaic term for a parrot n01817346 a tame parrot n01817424 coextensive with the order Psittaciformes n01817772 type genus of the Psittacidae: usually restricted to the African grey n01817953 commonly domesticated grey parrot with red-and-black tail and white face; native to equatorial Africa n01818169 a genus of Psittacidae n01818299 mainly green tropical American parrots n01818409 macaws n01818515 long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots n01818704 a genus of Psittacidae n01818832 large brownish-green New Zealand parrot n01818959 a genus of Psittacidae n01819115 white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds n01819313 white cockatoo with a yellow erectile crest n01819465 white Australian cockatoo with roseate tinged plumage n01819600 a genus of Psittacidae n01819734 small grey Australian parrot with a yellow crested head n01819918 a genus of Psittacidae n01820052 small African parrot noted for showing affection for their mates n01820190 lories n01820348 small brightly colored Australasian parrots having a brush-tipped tongue for feeding on nectar and soft fruits n01820546 any of various small lories n01820664 a genus of Loriinae n01820801 lorikeet with a colorful coat n01820937 a genus of Loriinae n01821076 a kind of lorikeet n01821203 any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots n01821418 a genus of Psittacidae n01821554 extinct parakeet whose range extended far into the United States n01821727 a genus of Psittacidae n01821869 small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors n01822164 a genus of Psittacidae n01822300 African parakeet n01822423 cuckoos; touracos; etc. n01822602 birds having zygodactyl feet (except for the touracos) n01822773 includes cuckoo; ani; roadrunner n01823013 any of numerous European and North American birds having pointed wings and a long tail n01823279 type genus of the Cuculidae n01823414 common cuckoo of Europe having a distinctive two-note call; lays eggs in the nests of other birds n01823610 a genus of Cuculidae n01823740 North American cuckoo; builds a nest and rears its own young n01823912 roadrunners n01824035 speedy largely terrestrial bird found from California and Mexico to Texas n01824227 ani n01824344 black tropical American cuckoo n01824443 a genus of Cuculidae n01824575 Old World ground-living cuckoo having a long dagger-like hind claw n01824749 common coucal of India and China n01824862 Australian bird with a tail like a pheasant n01825009 touracos n01825155 type genus of the Musophagidae n01825278 large brightly crested bird of Africa n01825417 rollers; kingfishers; hornbills; hoopoes; motmots; bee eaters; todies n01825758 term used in some classifications as nearly equivalent to the order Coraciiformes n01825930 chiefly short-legged arboreal nonpasserine birds that nest in holes n01826223 rollers n01826364 Old World bird that tumbles or rolls in flight; related to kingfishers n01826542 type genus of the Coraciidae n01826680 common European blue-and-green roller with a reddish-brown back n01826844 Madagascan roller with terrestrial and crepuscular habits that feeds on e.g. insects and worms n01826998 kingfishers n01827202 a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves n01827403 nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish n01827658 type genus of the Alcedinidae n01827793 small kingfisher with greenish-blue and orange plumage n01827948 a genus of birds of the family Alcedinidae n01828096 greyish-blue North American kingfisher with a chestnut band on its chest n01828267 Australasian kingfishers n01828397 a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World n01828556 Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry n01828714 bee-eaters n01828856 type genus of the Meropidae n01828970 colorful chiefly tropical Old World bird having a strong graceful flight; feeds on especially bees n01829143 hornbills n01829288 type genus of the family Bucerotidae n01829413 bird of tropical Africa and Asia having a very large bill surmounted by a bony protuberance; related to kingfishers n01829602 hoopoes n01829739 type genus of the Upupidae n01829869 any of several crested Old World birds with a slender downward-curved bill n01830042 pinkish-brown hoopoe with black-and-white wings n01830183 wood hoopoes n01830316 type and only genus of the family Phoeniculidae n01830479 tropical African bird having metallic blackish plumage but no crest n01830623 a family of birds of the order Coraciiformes n01830799 type genus of the Momotidae n01830915 tropical American bird resembling a blue jay and having greenish and bluish plumage n01831078 a family of birds of the order Coraciiformes n01831231 type genus of the Todidae n01831360 tiny insectivorous West Indian bird having red-and-green plumage and a long straight bill n01831519 swifts; hummingbirds n01831712 nonpasserine bird having long wings and weak feet; spends much of its time in flight n01831930 swifts; in former classifications included in the order Coraciiformes n01832167 a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight n01832381 type genus n01832493 common European bird with a shrieking call that nests chiefly about eaves of buildings or on cliffs n01832684 a genus of Apodidae n01832813 American swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys n01832979 a genus of Apodidae n01833112 swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest n01833283 tree swifts n01833415 birds of southeast Asia and East Indies differing from true swifts in having upright crests and nesting in trees n01833619 hummingbirds n01833805 tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills; wings are specialized for vibrating flight n01834039 a genus of Trochilidae n01834177 a kind of hummingbird n01834284 thornbills n01834412 thornbills n01834540 any of various South American hummingbirds with a sharp pointed bill n01834702 goatsuckers; frogmouths; oilbirds n01834918 long-winged nonpasserine birds n01835087 goatsuckers n01835276 mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects n01835584 type genus of the Caprimulgidae n01835769 Old World goatsucker n01835918 large whippoorwill-like bird of the southern United States n01836087 American nocturnal goatsucker with grey-and-white plumage n01836246 a genus of Caprimulgidae n01836384 mainly nocturnal North American goatsucker n01836527 a genus of Caprimulgidae n01836673 goatsucker of western North America n01836809 frogmouths n01836953 type genus of the Podargidae n01837072 insectivorous bird of Australia and southeastern Asia having a wide frog-like mouth n01837230 oilbirds n01837363 type and sole genus of the family Steatornithidae n01837526 nocturnal fruit-eating bird of South America that has fatty young yielding an oil that is used instead of butter n01837746 woodpeckers; jacamars; puffbirds; barbets; honey guides; toucans n01838038 any of numerous nonpasserine insectivorous climbing birds usually having strong bills for boring wood n01838326 woodpeckers n01838598 bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects n01838961 type genus of Picidae n01839086 woodpecker of Europe and western Asia n01839221 a genus of Picidae n01839330 small North American woodpecker with black and white plumage and a small bill n01839470 a genus of Picidae n01839598 North American woodpecker n01839750 large flicker of eastern North America with a red neck and yellow undersurface to wings and tail n01839949 southwestern United States bird like the yellow-shafted flicker but lacking the red neck n01840120 western United States bird with red undersurface to wings and tail n01840278 a genus of Picidae n01840412 large black-and-white woodpecker of southern United States and Cuba having an ivory bill; nearly extinct n01840643 a genus of Picidae n01840775 black-and-white North American woodpecker having a red head and neck n01840968 a genus of Picidae n01841102 small American woodpecker that feeds on sap from e.g. apple and maple trees n01841288 eastern North American sapsucker having a pale yellow abdomen n01841441 western North American sapsucker n01841569 wrynecks n01841679 Old World woodpecker with a peculiar habit of twisting the neck n01841815 a genus of Picidae n01841943 small woodpeckers of South America and Africa and East Indies having soft rounded tail feathers n01842111 barbets n01842235 small brightly colored stout-billed tropical bird having short weak wings n01842380 puffbirds n01842504 brownish tropical American bird having a large head with fluffed out feathers n01842655 honey guides n01842788 small bird of tropical Africa and Asia; feeds on beeswax and honey and larvae n01842942 jacamars n01843065 tropical American insectivorous bird having a long sharp bill and iridescent green or bronze plumage n01843238 toucans n01843383 brilliantly colored arboreal fruit-eating bird of tropical America having a very large thin-walled beak n01843576 a genus of Ramphastidae n01843719 small toucan n01843805 trogons n01843932 coextensive with the order Trogoniformes n01844125 type genus of the Trogonidae n01844231 forest bird of warm regions of the New World having brilliant lustrous plumage and long tails n01844414 a genus of Trogonidae n01844551 large trogon of Central America and South America having golden-green and scarlet plumage n01844746 very rare Central American bird; the national bird of Guatemala n01844917 wading and swimming and diving birds of either fresh or salt water n01845132 freshwater aquatic bird n01845272 ducks; geese; swans; screamers n01845477 chiefly web-footed swimming birds n01845627 swimming birds having heavy short-legged bodies and bills with a horny tip: swans; geese; ducks n01846156 used in some especially older classifications; coextensive with the family Anatidae n01846331 small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs n01847000 adult male of a wild or domestic duck n01847089 child's word for a duck n01847170 young duck n01847253 any of various ducks of especially bays and estuaries that dive for their food n01847407 any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling n01847565 type genus of the Anatidae: freshwater ducks n01847806 wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed n01847978 a dusky duck of northeastern United States and Canada n01848123 any of various small short-necked dabbling river ducks of Europe and America n01848323 common teal of Eurasia and North America n01848453 American teal n01848555 small Eurasian teal n01848648 freshwater duck of Eurasia and northern Africa related to mallards and teals n01848840 a widgeon the male of which has a white crown n01848976 freshwater duck of the northern hemisphere having a broad flat bill n01849157 long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers n01849348 sheldrakes n01849466 Old World gooselike duck slightly larger than a mallard with variegated mostly black-and-white plumage and a red bill n01849676 female sheldrake n01849747 ruddy duck n01849863 reddish-brown stiff-tailed duck of North America and northern South America n01850035 buffleheads and goldeneyes n01850192 small North American diving duck; males have bushy head plumage n01850373 large-headed swift-flying diving duck of Arctic regions n01850553 North American goldeneye diving duck n01850676 canvasback; redhead; pochard; etc. n01850873 North American wild duck valued for sport and food n01851038 heavy-bodied Old World diving duck having a grey-and-black body and reddish head n01851207 North American diving duck with a grey-and-black body and reddish-brown head n01851375 diving ducks of North America having a bluish-grey bill n01851573 large scaup of North America having a greenish iridescence on the head of the male n01851731 common scaup of North America; males have purplish heads n01851895 an undomesticated duck (especially a mallard) n01851996 wood duck and mandarin duck n01852142 showy North American duck that nests in hollow trees n01852329 male wood duck n01852400 showy crested Asiatic duck; often domesticated n01852544 a genus of Anatidae n01852671 large crested wild duck of Central America and South America; widely domesticated n01852861 any of various large diving ducks found along the seacoast: eider; scoter; merganser n01853072 eider ducks n01853195 duck of the northern hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females n01853379 scoters n01853498 large black diving duck of northern parts of the northern hemisphere n01853666 a variety of scoter n01853763 a genus of ducks n01853870 a common long-tailed sea duck of the northern parts of the United States n01854047 mergansers and closely related diving birds n01854223 mergansers n01854415 large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges n01854700 common merganser of Europe and North America n01854838 common North American diving duck considered a variety of the European goosander n01855032 widely distributed merganser of America and Europe n01855188 smallest merganser and most expert diver; found in northern Eurasia n01855343 a genus of Merginae n01855476 small North American duck with a high circular crest on the male's head n01855672 web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks n01856072 young goose n01856155 mature male goose n01856225 typical geese n01856380 very large wild goose of northeast Asia; interbreeds freely with the greylag n01856553 common grey wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds n01856748 wild goose having white adult plumage n01856890 North American wild goose having dark plumage in summer but white in winter n01857079 blue goose in the white color phase n01857171 wild geese n01857325 small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward n01857512 the best known variety of brant goose n01857632 common greyish-brown wild goose of North America with a loud, trumpeting call n01857851 European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north n01858023 used in some classifications for the swans n01858162 a genus of Anatidae n01858281 large white South American bird intermediate in some respects between ducks and swans n01858441 stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult n01858780 adult male swan n01858845 female swan n01858906 a young swan n01858989 a genus of Anatidae n01859190 soundless Eurasian swan; commonly domesticated n01859325 common Old World swan noted for its whooping call n01859496 swan that nests in tundra regions of the New and Old Worlds n01859689 North American subspecies of tundra swan having a soft whistling note n01859852 Eurasian subspecies of tundra swan; smaller than the whooper n01860002 large pure white wild swan of western North America having a sonorous cry n01860187 large Australian swan having black plumage and a red bill n01860337 screamers n01860497 gooselike aquatic bird of South America having a harsh trumpeting call n01860713 type genus of the Anhimidae; horned screamers n01860864 screamer having a hornlike process projecting from the forehead n01861025 crested screamers n01861148 distinguished from the horned screamer by a feathery crest on the back of the head n01861330 largest crested screamer; native to southern Brazil and Argentina n01861465 warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by mammary glands in the female n01861778 any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk n01862399 animals that nourish their young with milk n01862557 a family of mammals n01864707 a genus of mammals n01871265 any mammal with prominent tusks (especially an elephant or wild boar) n01871406 echidnas; platypus n01871543 primitive oviparous mammals found only in Australia and Tasmania and New Guinea n01871699 coextensive with the subclass Prototheria n01871875 the most primitive mammals comprising the only extant members of the subclass Prototheria n01872094 echidnas n01872244 type genus of the family Tachyglossidae n01872401 a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to Australia n01872635 a genus of Tachyglossidae n01872772 a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to New Guinea n01873007 platypus n01873144 type genus of the family Ornithorhynchidae n01873310 small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae n01873622 generalized extinct mammals widespread during the Jurassic; commonly conceded to be ancestral to marsupial and placental mammals n01873850 pouched animals n01873982 primitive pouched mammals found mainly in Australia and the Americas n01874126 coextensive with the subclass Metatheria n01874434 mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried n01874784 opossums n01874928 nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America n01875165 type genus of the family Didelphidae n01875313 omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America n01875610 South American opossum n01875717 small marsupials of southern South America n01875880 type genus of the family Caenolestidae n01876034 terrestrial marsupials of southern South America that resemble shrews n01876180 bandicoots n01876326 any of various agile ratlike terrestrial marsupials of Australia and adjacent islands; insectivorous and herbivorous n01876535 a genus of Peramelidae n01876667 bandicoot with leathery ears like a rabbit n01876843 kangaroos; wallabies n01877134 any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail n01877407 type genus of the family Macropodidae: typical kangaroos and wallabies n01877606 very large greyish-brown Australian kangaroo formerly abundant in open wooded areas n01877812 any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly colored n01878061 a small wallaby having a height of 30 inches n01878203 hare wallabies n01878335 small Australian wallaby that resembles a hare and has persistent teeth n01878500 a genus of Macropodidae n01878639 small wallabies with a horny nail on the tip of the tail n01878803 rock wallabies n01878929 slender long-legged Australian wallabies living in caves and rocky areas n01879095 pademelons n01879217 small reddish-brown wallabies of scrubby areas of Australia and New Guinea n01879379 tree wallabies n01879509 arboreal wallabies of New Guinea and northern Australia having hind and forelegs of similar length n01879701 musk kangaroos n01879837 small kangaroo of northeastern Australia n01879983 rat kangaroos n01880152 any of several rabbit-sized ratlike Australian kangaroos n01880355 potoroos n01880473 Australian rat kangaroos n01880570 jerboa kangaroo n01880716 short-nosed rat kangaroo n01880813 brush-tailed rat kangaroo n01880937 phalangers; koalas n01881171 small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails n01881416 type genus of the family Phalangeridae: cuscuses n01881564 woolly-haired monkey-like arboreal marsupial of New Guinea and northern Australia n01881717 a genus of Phalangeridae n01881857 bushy-tailed phalanger n01881991 a genus of Phalangeridae n01882125 nocturnal phalangers that move with gliding leaps using parachute-like folds of skin along the sides of the body n01882372 a genus of Phalangeridae n01882508 tiny flying phalanger n01882607 koalas n01882714 sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark n01882948 wombats n01883070 burrowing herbivorous Australian marsupials about the size of a badger n01883212 dasyures; native cats; pouched mice; banded anteaters; Tasmanian devils n01883513 small carnivorous nocturnal marsupials of Australia and Tasmania n01883762 type genus of the family Dasyuridae: native cats n01883920 any of several more or less arboreal marsupials somewhat resembling martens n01884104 a variety of dasyure n01884203 carnivorous arboreal cat-like marsupials of Australia and Tasmania n01884348 Tasmanian wolf n01884476 rare doglike carnivorous marsupial of Tasmania having stripes on its back; probably extinct n01884703 Tasmanian devil n01884834 small ferocious carnivorous marsupial having a mostly black coat and long tail n01885032 pouched mice n01885158 any of numerous small sharp-nosed insectivorous marsupials superficially resembling mice or rats n01885367 banded anteater n01885498 small Australian marsupial having long snout and strong claws for feeding on termites; nearly extinct n01885724 pouched moles n01885856 type genus of the family Notoryctidae: comprising solely the marsupial mole n01886045 small burrowing Australian marsupial that resembles a mole n01886220 all mammals except monotremes and marsupials n01886756 mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials n01887474 any animals kept for use or profit n01887623 mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle n01887787 mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull' n01887896 young of domestic cattle n01888045 young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or giraffe or elephant or buffalo n01888181 an animal in its second year n01888264 mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope) n01888411 mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck' n01888520 shrews; moles; hedgehogs; tenrecs n01888821 moles; hedgehogs; true shrews n01888948 elephant shrews; tree shrews n01889074 small insect-eating mainly nocturnal terrestrial or fossorial mammals n01889328 moles n01889520 small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet n01889740 star-nosed moles n01889849 amphibious mole of eastern North America having pink fleshy tentacles around the nose n01890033 brewer's moles n01890144 mole of eastern North America n01890274 golden moles n01890411 type genus of the Chrysochloridae n01890564 mole of southern Africa having iridescent guard hairs mixed with the underfur n01890718 shrew moles n01890860 slender mole having a long snout and tail n01891013 shrew mole of eastern Asia n01891145 shrew moles n01891274 greyish-black shrew mole of the United States and Canada n01891438 shrews n01891633 small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles n01891865 type genus of the family Soricidae: shrews n01892030 common American shrew n01892145 commonest shrew of moist habitats in North America n01892271 shrews n01892385 North American shrew with tail less than half its body length n01892551 any of several small semiaquatic shrews usually living near swift-flowing streams n01892744 water shrew of North America n01892876 a genus of Soricidae n01893021 widely distributed Old World water shrew n01893164 a type of water shrew n01893294 least shrews n01893399 small brown shrew of grassy regions of eastern United States n01893535 true hedgehogs n01893666 type genus of the family Erinaceidae: hedgehogs n01893825 small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines n01894040 tenrecs and extinct related forms n01894207 small often spiny insectivorous mammal of Madagascar; resembles a hedgehog n01894381 type genus of the family Tenrecidae: tenrecs n01894522 prolific animal that feeds chiefly on earthworms n01894670 otter shrews n01894803 type genus of the family Potamogalidae: otter shrews n01894956 amphibious African insectivorous mammal that resembles an otter n01895128 backbone of an animal n01895219 posterior part of the back of a domestic fowl n01895355 a forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds n01895511 the furcula of a domestic fowl n01895630 the outer body wall of an insect n01895735 body covering of a living animal n01895850 layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods n01896031 the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds n01896561 soft fine feathers n01896735 down of the duck n01896844 down of the eider duck n01896960 down of the goose n01897053 down of the swan n01897146 down feather of young birds; persists in some adult birds n01897257 a supplementary feather (usually small) on the underside of the base of the shaft of some feathers in some birds n01897426 one of the long curved tail feathers of a rooster n01897536 feathers covering the body of an adult bird and determining its shape n01897667 tuft of small stiff feathers on the first digit of a bird's wing n01897851 the downy feathers of marabou storks are used for trimming garments n01897991 the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft n01898185 one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather n01898328 membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals n01898459 long slender feather on the necks of e.g. turkeys and pheasants n01898593 a long narrow feather on the back (saddle) of a domestic fowl n01898731 growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal n01898906 coarse hairs that form the outer fur and protect the underfur of certain mammals n01899062 dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel) n01899238 thick soft fur lying beneath the longer and coarser guard hair n01899367 a part lying on the lower side or underneath an animal's body; "the warbler has a white throat and underparts"; "a woodland mouse with white underparts" n01899593 outer coat of especially sheep and yaks n01899746 long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck n01899894 the mane of a horse n01900006 a lock of a horse's mane that grows forward between the ears n01900150 a filamentous projection or process on an organism n01900341 a slender flexible animal appendage as on barnacles or crinoids or many insects; often tactile n01900488 a sharp rigid animal process or appendage; as a porcupine quill or a ridge on a bone or a ray of a fish fin n01900719 any of the stiff bony spines in the fin of a fish n01900837 a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog n01900985 small spiny outgrowth on the wings of certain insects n01901091 a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect n01901213 a slender bristlelike or tubular process; "a cartilaginous style" n01901348 small needlelike appendage; especially the feeding organ of a tardigrade n01901492 a minute hairlike projection on mucous membrane n01901610 a stiff hair n01901694 a stiff chitinous seta or bristle especially of an annelid worm n01901828 a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat n01902022 a stiff hair or bristle n01902132 hairlike structure especially on the surface of a cell or microorganism n01902274 the back of a horse n01902368 a hard flap serving as a cover for (a) the gill slits in fishes or (b) the opening of the shell in certain gastropods when the body is retracted n01902568 the tough natural covering of some organisms n01902750 tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant n01902877 a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals n01903110 scale of the kind that covers the bodies of fish n01903234 a protective structure resembling a scale n01903346 large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle or the underside of a snake n01903498 hard plate or element of the exoskeleton of some arthropods n01903631 a shield-like plate on the front of an insect's head n01903756 hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles n01904029 (zoology) the part of a turtle's shell forming its underside n01904182 the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod n01904461 one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods n01904583 the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs n01904699 a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins n01904806 a shell of a scallop n01904886 a shell of an oyster n01904965 the thin conical chambered internal shell (either straight or curved) of a belemnite n01905121 ridge-like ingrowth of the exoskeleton of an arthropod that supports internal organs and provides attachment points for muscles n01905321 outer sheath of the pupa of certain insects n01905416 a hard protective sheath (as secreted by certain protoctists, for example) n01905543 the saclike body cavity of a coelenterate n01905661 any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification n01906178 any of various invertebrate animals resembling a plant such as a sea anemone or coral or sponge n01906328 multicellular organisms having less-specialized cells than in the Metazoa; comprises the single phylum Porifera n01906552 coextensive with the subkingdom Parazoa: sponges n01906749 primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies n01907034 a genus of Porifera n01907149 any cell or one-celled organism equipped with a flagellum n01907287 any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body n01907495 sponges with siliceous spicules that have six rays; choanocytes are restricted to finger-shaped chambers n01907738 a siliceous sponge (with glassy spicules) of the class Hyalospongiae n01907902 a genus of Hyalospongiae n01908042 a deep-water marine sponge having a cylindrical skeleton of intricate glassy latticework; found in the waters of the East Indies and the eastern coast of Asia n01908287 a family of coelenterates n01908415 a genus of coelenterates n01908703 multicellular animals having cells differentiated into tissues and organs and usually a digestive cavity and nervous system n01908958 any animal of the subkingdom Metazoa; all animals except protozoans and sponges n01909111 hydras; polyps; jellyfishes; sea anemones; corals n01909422 radially symmetrical animals having saclike bodies with only one opening and tentacles with stinging structures; they occur in polyp and medusa forms n01909788 the flat ciliated free-swimming larva of hydrozoan coelenterates n01909906 one of two forms that coelenterates take (e.g. a hydra or coral): usually sedentary with a hollow cylindrical body usually with a ring of tentacles around the mouth; "in some species of coelenterate, polyps are a phase in the life cycle that alternates with a medusoid phase" n01910252 one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles n01910529 coelenterates in which the polyp stage is absent or at least inconspicuous: jellyfishes n01910747 any of numerous usually marine and free-swimming coelenterates that constitute the sexually reproductive forms of hydrozoans and scyphozoans n01910998 small medusa n01911063 any of various usually free-swimming marine coelenterates having a gelatinous medusoid stage as the dominant phase of its life cycle n01911271 a genus of Scyphozoa n01911403 a type of jellyfish n01911511 coelenterates typically having alternation of generations; hydroid phase is usually colonial giving rise to the medusoid phase by budding: hydras and jellyfishes n01911839 colonial coelenterates having the polyp phase dominant n01912050 hydras n01912152 small tubular solitary freshwater hydrozoan polyp n01912272 marine colonial hydrozoans n01912454 a floating or swimming oceanic colony of polyps often transparent or showily colored n01912688 a genus of Siphonophora n01912809 small creatures resembling pieces of fuzzy rope; each with a cluster of swimming bells serving as the head and long elastic tentacles for drawing in prey n01913035 Portuguese man-of-war n01913166 large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles n01913346 colonial siphonophore of up to 130 ft long n01913440 large siphonophore of up to 50 ft long n01913533 sessile hydroid that forms feathery colonies n01913691 feathery colony of long-branched stems bearing stalkless paired polyps n01913838 a large class of sedentary marine coelenterates that includes sea anemones and corals; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed n01914163 sessile marine coelenterates including solitary and colonial polyps; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed n01914415 sea anemones n01914609 marine polyps that resemble flowers but have oral rings of tentacles; differ from corals in forming no hard skeleton n01914830 any sea anemone or related animal n01914961 a genus of sea anemone common in rock pools n01915093 corals and sea anemones having eight branches n01915290 comprising the soft corals n01915414 sea pens n01915541 type genus of the family Pennatulidae: sea pens n01915700 fleshy featherlike warm-water colonies n01915811 marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs n01916010 red corals and sea fans n01916187 corals having a horny or calcareous branching skeleton n01916388 corals forming featherlike colonies n01916481 corals having a treelike or fan-shaped horny skeleton n01916588 corals of especially the Mediterranean having pink or red color used for ornaments and jewelry n01916738 stony corals n01916925 corals having calcareous skeletons aggregations of which form reefs and islands n01917167 brain corals n01917289 massive reef-building coral having a convoluted and furrowed surface n01917434 coelenterate genus of order Madreporaria, including staghorn corals n01917611 large branching coral resembling antlers n01917751 a genus comprising the usual mushroom corals n01917882 flattened disk-shaped stony coral (usually solitary and unattached) n01918010 a family of ctenophores n01918152 a genus of ctenophores n01918310 comb jellies; sea acorns; a small phylum formerly considered a class of Coelenterata n01918585 a locomotor organ consisting of a row of strong cilia whose bases are fused n01918744 biradially symmetrical hermaphroditic solitary marine animals resembling jellyfishes having for locomotion eight rows of cilia arranged like teeth in a comb n01919099 ctenophores lacking tentacles; comprises one genus: beroe n01919258 coextensive with the class Nuda n01919385 delicately iridescent thimble-shaped ctenophores n01919504 ctenophores have retractile tentacles n01919714 ctenophores having two long pinnate tentacles n01919912 an order of Tentaculata n01920051 ctenophore have long tentacles and flattened body n01920178 sea gooseberries n01920302 sea gooseberries n01920438 ctenophore having a rounded body with longitudinal rows of cilia n01920582 ctenophore having short tentacles; one family n01920735 coextensive with the order Cestida; ctenophores having a greatly flattened and elongated body n01920939 Venus's girdle n01921059 ctenophore having a ribbon-shaped iridescent gelatinous body n01921216 ctenophore having tentacles only in the immature stage; body compressed vertically having two large oral lobes and four pointed processes n01921440 ciliated comb-like swimming plate of a ctenophore n01921559 a family of worms n01921887 a genus of worms n01922303 any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae n01922717 worm that is parasitic on the intestines of vertebrates especially roundworms and tapeworms and flukes n01922948 a larva of a woodborer n01923025 any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood n01923171 phylum or class of elongated wormlike parasites that live in the intestines of vertebrates: spiny-headed worms n01923404 any of various worms living parasitically in intestines of vertebrates having a retractile proboscis covered with many hooked spines n01923637 arrowworms: a group of small active transparent marine worms n01923890 any worm of the Chaetognatha; transparent marine worm with horizontal lateral and caudal fins and a row of movable curved spines at each side of the mouth n01924151 chief genus of Chaetognatha including the largest arrowworms n01924309 any arrowworm of the genus Sagitta n01924416 marine worms resembling the sagittas but with a broader body and only one pair of lateral fins n01924590 flatworms n01924800 encysted saclike larva of the tapeworm n01924916 parasitic or free-living worms having a flattened body n01925133 free-living flatworms n01925270 free-swimming mostly freshwater flatworms; popular in laboratory studies for the ability to regenerate lost parts n01925469 parasitic flatworms (including flukes) n01925695 parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host n01925916 tadpole-shaped parasitic larva of a trematode worm; tail disappears in adult stage n01926090 a family of Trematoda n01926247 a genus of Fasciolidae n01926379 flatworm parasitic in liver and bile ducts of domestic animals and humans n01926549 a genus of Fasciolidae n01926689 fluke that is parasitic on humans and swine; common in eastern Asia n01926840 a family of Trematoda n01926988 type genus of the family Schistosomatidae: blood flukes n01927159 flatworms parasitic in the blood vessels of mammals n01927301 tapeworms n01927456 ribbonlike flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates n01927665 a family of Cestoda n01927816 tapeworms n01927928 tapeworms whose larvae are parasitic in humans and domestic animals n01928073 type genus of the family Taeniidae: tapeworms n01928215 tapeworms parasitic in humans which uses the pig as its intermediate host n01928360 proboscis worms n01928517 soft unsegmented marine worms that have a threadlike proboscis and the ability to stretch and contract n01928737 beard worms n01928865 slender animal with tentacles and a tubelike outer covering; lives on the deep ocean bottom n01929047 a phylum including: rotifers n01929186 minute aquatic multicellular organisms having a ciliated wheel-like organ for feeding and locomotion; constituents of freshwater plankton n01929396 unsegmented worms: roundworms; threadworms; eelworms n01929788 one of two subgroups of Nematoda used in some classification systems n01929951 one of two subgroups of Nematoda used in some classification systems n01930112 unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic n01930485 large roundworms parasitic in intestines of vertebrates n01930672 type genus of the family Ascaridae: roundworms with a three-lipped mouth n01930852 intestinal parasite of humans and pigs n01930995 roundworm having a preanal sucker n01931140 intestinal parasite of domestic fowl n01931277 pinworms n01931398 pinworms n01931520 small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children n01931714 any of various small free-living plant-parasitic roundworms n01931845 a family of Nematoda n01931984 a genus of Cephalobidae n01932151 minute eelworm that feeds on organisms that cause fermentation in e.g. vinegar n01932358 a family of Nematoda n01932495 type genus of the family Tylenchidae n01932643 small roundworm parasitic on wheat n01932800 hookworms n01932936 parasitic nematode occurring in the intestines of pigs and rats and human beings and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscles n01933151 parasitic bloodsucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts n01933342 threadlike roundworms n01933478 slender threadlike roundworms living in the blood and tissues of vertebrates; transmitted as larvae by biting insects n01933686 greatly elongated roundworm n01933834 type genus of the family Dracunculidae n01933988 parasitic roundworm of India and Africa that lives in the abdomen or beneath the skin of humans and other vertebrates n01934207 segmented worms: earthworms; lugworms; leeches n01934440 worms with cylindrical bodies segmented both internally and externally n01934705 a class of Annelida n01934844 small primitive marine worm lacking external segmentation and resembling polychaete larvae n01935012 earthworms n01935176 hermaphroditic terrestrial and aquatic annelids having bristles borne singly along the length of the body n01935395 terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers n01935743 small annelid worms with the posterior end modified into an adhesive sucker; especially formerly regarded as modified leeches n01935997 type genus of the Branchiobdellidae: a small worm that lives on the gills or surface of a crayfish attached by a sucker n01936219 marine annelid worms n01936391 chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles n01936671 marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait n01936858 any of several large worms having a broad flattened body with a mat of coarse hairs covering the back n01937015 marine burrowing or tube-forming polychete worms usually having long thick bodies n01937234 type genus of Terebellidae; tube-forming marine polychete worms with many filamentous tentacles n01937422 genus of soft-bodied polychete marine worms n01937579 a segmented marine worm with bright red body; often used for bait n01937719 hermaphroditic aquatic or terrestrial or parasitic annelids n01937909 carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end n01938155 a family of Hirudinea n01938312 type genus of the family Hirudinidae n01938454 large European freshwater leech formerly used for bloodletting n01938618 leeches n01938735 any of several large freshwater leeches n01938850 a family of mollusks n01939598 a genus of mollusks n01940488 gastropods; bivalves; cephalopods; chitons n01940736 invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell n01941030 small class of bilaterally symmetrical marine forms comprising the tooth shells n01941223 burrowing marine mollusk n01941340 any of various seashore mollusks having a tapering tubular shell open at each end and a foot pointed like a spade for burrowing n01941538 either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell n01941670 snails and slugs and their relatives n01942177 a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes n01942601 abalones n01942724 type genus of the family Haliotidae n01942869 any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior n01943087 an abalone found near the Channel Islands n01943213 the family of conchs n01943367 scorpion shells of shallow tropical waters of the eastern hemisphere n01943541 any of numerous tropical marine snails that as adults have the outer lip of the aperture produced into a series of long curved spines n01943754 type genus of the family Strombidae n01943899 any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip n01944118 a large variety of conch n01944217 land snails including the common edible snail and some pests n01944390 freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell n01944617 type genus of the family Helicidae n01944812 one of the chief edible snails n01944955 any of several inedible snails of the genus Helix; often destructive pests n01945143 serious garden pest having a brown shell with paler zigzag markings; nearly cosmopolitan in distribution n01945340 a kind of garden snail n01945443 slugs n01945580 a genus of Limacidae n01945685 any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no external shell n01945845 any of several creeping marine gastropods with a spirally coiled shell: whelks; tritons; moon shells; neritids n01946118 neritids n01946277 operculate seasnail of coastal waters with a short spiral shell n01946487 type genus of the Neritidae n01946630 a neritid gastropod having a short smooth or spirally ridged shell with thick usually toothed outer lip and toothed operculum n01946827 gastropod having reddish toothlike projections around the shell opening; of the Caribbean area n01947020 a genus of Neritidae n01947139 ornately marked and brightly colored snails of brackish waters n01947275 whelks n01947396 large carnivorous marine gastropods of coastal waters and intertidal regions having a strong snail-like shell n01947613 tritons n01947735 tropical marine gastropods having beautifully colored spiral shells n01947874 moonshells n01947997 marine gastropods having smooth rounded shells that form short spires n01948154 periwinkles n01948284 type genus of the family Littorinidae: periwinkles n01948446 edible marine gastropod n01948573 any of various usually marine gastropods with low conical shells; found clinging to rocks in littoral areas n01948788 marine limpets n01948917 type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets n01949085 marine limpet n01949195 marine limpets n01949330 type genus of the family Fissurellidae: keyhole limpets n01949499 marine limpet having a conical shell with an opening at the apex n01949684 freshwater gastropod n01949817 type genus of the family Ancylidae: river limpet n01949973 minute conical gastropod superficially resembling a limpet but living and feeding on freshwater plants n01950195 gastropods having the gills when present posterior to the heart and having no operculum: includes sea slugs; sea butterflies; sea hares n01950457 comprising numerous marine gastropod mollusks lacking a shell in the adult state and usually having a body like a slug n01950731 any of various marine gastropods of the suborder Nudibranchia having a shell-less and often beautifully colored body n01950952 sea hares n01951107 type genus of the family Aplysiidae n01951274 naked marine gastropod having a soft body with reduced internal shell and two pairs of ear-like tentacles n01951472 genus of marine sea slugs n01951613 a kind of sea slug n01951721 bubble shells n01951845 common genus of marine bubble shells of the Pacific coast of North America n01952029 marine gastropod mollusk having a very small thin shell n01952162 large order of gastropods usually breathing by means of a lung-like sac comprising most land snails and slugs and many freshwater snails n01952429 freshwater snails n01952557 type genus of the Physidae; freshwater air-breathing snails n01952712 any member of the genus Physa n01952812 large order of gastropods comprising univalve mollusks that have a single gill resembling a comb n01953032 family of marine gastropods comprising the cowries n01953197 type genus of the family Cypraeidae: the typical cowries n01953361 any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus Cypraea having highly polished usually brightly marked shells n01953594 cowrie whose shell is used for money in parts of the southern Pacific and in parts of Africa n01953762 cowrie whose shell is used for ornament n01953877 comb-like respiratory structure serving as the gill of certain mollusks n01954004 one of the often brightly colored and branching hornlike structures on the back of the nudibranch (and other related mollusks) that serve as gills n01954202 a class of Gastropoda n01954340 an order of Amphineura n01954516 deep-water wormlike mollusks lacking calcareous plates on the body but having fine slimy spicules on the covering mantle n01954729 small class of marine mollusks comprising the chitons; sometimes considered an order of the subclass Amphineura n01954962 a genus of Polyplacophora n01955084 primitive elongated bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusk having a mantle covered with eight calcareous plates n01955318 tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface n01955463 oysters; clams; scallops; mussels n01955933 marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together n01956344 a young oyster or other bivalve n01956481 burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness n01956764 the shell of a marine organism n01956849 the shell of a clam n01956924 clams n01957075 soft-shell clams n01957202 type genus of the family Myacidae n01957335 an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe n01957591 hard-shell clams n01957739 type genus of the family Veneridae: genus of edible clams with thick oval shells n01957923 a genus of Veneridae n01958038 an edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians n01958346 a young quahog n01958435 a half-grown quahog n01958531 a large edible clam found burrowing deeply in sandy mud along the Pacific coast of North America; weighs up to six pounds; has siphons that can extend to several feet and cannot be withdrawn into the shell n01958790 razor clams n01958914 razor clams n01959029 marine clam having a long narrow curved thin shell n01959187 large marine hard-shell clams n01959333 type genus of the family Tridacnidae: giant clams n01959492 a large clam inhabiting reefs in the southern Pacific and weighing up to 500 pounds n01959668 somewhat heart-shaped sand-burrowing bivalve mollusks n01959834 type genus of the family Cardiidae: cockles n01959985 common edible, burrowing European bivalve mollusk that has a strong, rounded shell with radiating ribs n01960177 common edible European cockle n01960301 oysters n01960459 marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters n01960787 a young oyster especially of a size for transplantation n01960900 type genus of the family Ostreidae n01961059 small edible oyster typically from the southern shore of Long Island n01961234 a large oyster native to Japan and introduced along the Pacific coast of the United States; a candidate for introduction in Chesapeake Bay n01961468 Virginia oysters n01961600 common edible oyster of Atlantic coast of North America n01961736 pearl oysters n01961862 pearl oysters n01961985 tropical marine bivalve found chiefly off eastern Asia and Pacific coast of North America and Central America; a major source of pearls n01962223 saddle oysters n01962350 type genus of the family Anomiidae: saddle oysters n01962506 thin-shelled bivalve having the right valve deeply notched n01962662 windowpane oysters n01962788 marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell n01963017 ark shells n01963136 type genus of the family Arcidae: ark shells and blood clams n01963317 marine bivalve mollusk having a heavy toothed shell with a deep boat-like inner surface n01963479 red-blooded clam n01963571 marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc. n01963730 marine mussels n01963876 type genus of the family Mytilidae: smooth-shelled marine mussels n01964049 marine bivalve mollusk having a dark elongated shell; live attached to solid objects especially in intertidal zones n01964271 a mussel with a dark shell that lives attached to rocks n01964441 bivalve mollusk abundant in rivers of central United States n01964636 freshwater mussels found worldwide n01964821 type genus of the family Unionidae n01964957 the pearly lining of the dark shells is a source of mother-of-pearl n01965111 thin-shelled freshwater mussels n01965252 mussel with thin fragile shells having only rudimentary hinge teeth n01965404 zebra mussels n01965529 inch long mollusk imported accidentally from Europe; clogs utility inlet pipes and feeds on edible freshwater mussels n01965747 scallops n01965889 edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions n01966204 type genus of the family Pectinidae: sea and bay scallops n01966377 a small scallop inhabiting shallow waters and mud flats of the Atlantic coast of North America n01966586 a large scallop inhabiting deep waters of the Atlantic coast of North America n01966797 shipworms n01966961 type genus of the family Teredinidae n01967094 wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells n01967308 typical shipworm n01967396 giant shipworms n01967517 giant shipworm of the Pacific coast of North America n01967677 a family of Bivalvia n01967812 type genus of the family Pholadidae: piddocks n01967963 marine bivalve that bores into rock or clay or wood by means of saw-like shells n01968115 octopuses; squids; cuttlefish; pearly nautilus n01968315 marine mollusk characterized by well-developed head and eyes and sucker-bearing tentacles n01968591 spiral-shelled cephalopods n01968732 type genus and sole recent representative of the family Nautilidae n01968897 cephalopod of the Indian and Pacific oceans having a spiral shell with pale pearly partitions n01969103 comprising all living cephalopods except the family Nautilidae: the orders Octopoda (octopuses) and Decapoda (squids and cuttlefish) n01969429 cephalopods having two gills n01969550 octopuses and paper nautilus n01969726 a cephalopod with eight arms but lacking an internal shell n01969893 a family of Octopoda n01970030 type genus of the family Octopodidae n01970164 bottom-living cephalopod having a soft oval body with eight long tentacles n01970342 represented solely by the genus Argonauta n01970502 type genus of the family Argonautidae: paper nautilus n01970667 cephalopod mollusk of warm seas whose females have delicate papery spiral shells n01970866 squids and cuttlefishes n01971094 cephalopods having eight short tentacles plus two long ones n01971280 widely distributed fast-moving ten-armed cephalopod mollusk having a long tapered body with triangular tail fins n01971517 squids n01971620 somewhat flattened cylindrical squid n01971728 a genus of Decapoda n01971850 extremely active cylindrical squid with short strong arms and large rhombic terminal fins n01972017 giant squid n01972131 largest mollusk known about but never seen (to 60 feet long) n01972283 true cuttlefishes n01972411 type genus of the Sepiidae n01972541 ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell n01972733 coextensive with the genus Spirula; included in the order Belemnoidea in some older classifications n01972947 genus of small cephalopods with many-chambered spiral shells resembling those of the extinct belemnites n01973148 a small tropical cephalopod of the genus Spirula having prominent eyes and short arms and a many-chambered shell coiled in a flat spiral n01973375 order of extinct dibranchiate cephalopods related to the surviving spirulas n01973566 family of extinct Mesozoic cephalopods n01973723 a conical calcareous fossil tapering to a point at one end and with a conical cavity at the other end containing (when unbroken) a small chambered phragmocone from the shell of any of numerous extinct cephalopods of the family Belemnitidae n01974055 a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food n01974229 thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food n01974399 class of mandibulate arthropods including: lobsters; crabs; shrimps; woodlice; barnacles; decapods; water fleas n01974773 any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton n01975117 one of a pair of glands (believed to have excretory functions) in some crustaceans near the base of the large antennae n01975312 largest subclass of Crustacea including most of the well-known marine, freshwater, and terrestrial crustaceans: crabs; lobsters; shrimps; sow bugs; beach flies n01975687 a major subclass of crustaceans n01975880 lobsters; crayfish; crabs; shrimps; prawns n01976146 crustaceans characteristically having five pairs of locomotor appendages each joined to a segment of the thorax n01976477 an order of crustaceans (including true crabs) having a reduced abdomen folded against the ventral surface n01976868 typical crabs n01976957 decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers n01977366 stone crabs n01977485 large edible crab of the southern coast of the United States (particularly Florida) n01977684 many of the best known edible crabs n01977832 type genus of the family Cancridae n01978010 edible crab that has not recently molted and so has a hard shell n01978136 edible crab that has recently molted and not yet formed its new shell n01978287 small edible crab of Pacific coast of North America n01978455 crab of eastern coast of North America n01978587 large red deep-water crab of the eastern coast of North America n01978744 swimming crabs n01978930 marine crab with some legs flattened and fringed for swimming n01979124 type genus of the family Portunidae n01979269 crab of the English coasts n01979395 a genus of Portunidae n01979526 brightly spotted crab of sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast of the United States n01979738 New World blue crabs n01979874 bluish edible crab of Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America n01980053 fiddler crabs n01980166 burrowing crab of American coastal regions having one claw much enlarged in the male n01980328 tiny soft-bodied crabs n01980471 type genus of the family Pinnotheridae: pea crabs n01980655 tiny soft-bodied crab living commensally in the mantles of certain bivalve mollusks n01980830 tiny soft-bodied crab living within the mantle cavity of oysters n01980993 deep-sea crabs of cold waters n01981137 a genus of Lithodidae n01981276 large edible crab of northern Pacific waters especially along the coasts of Alaska and Japan n01981543 spider crabs n01981702 any of numerous crabs with very long legs and small triangular bodies n01981884 type genus of the Majidae; nearly cosmopolitan in distribution n01982068 a large spider crab of Europe n01982211 giant crabs of Japan n01982347 very large deep-water Japanese crab n01982482 lobsters; crabs n01982650 any of several edible marine crustaceans of the families Homaridae and Nephropsidae and Palinuridae n01982895 large-clawed lobsters n01983048 large edible marine crustaceans having large pincers on the first pair of legs n01983277 type genus of the family Homaridae: common edible lobsters n01983481 lobster of Atlantic coast of America n01983674 lobster of Atlantic coast of Europe n01983829 small lobster of southern Africa n01983958 in some classifications coextensive with the Homaridae n01984131 a genus of Nephropsidae n01984245 edible European lobster resembling the American lobster but slenderer n01984416 spiny lobsters n01984547 type genus of the family Palinuridae n01984695 large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters n01984958 crayfish n01985128 small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster n01985331 type genus of the family Astacidae; Old World crayfish n01985493 small crayfish of Europe and Asia and western North America n01985667 a genus of Astacidae n01985797 common large crayfishes of eastern North America n01985947 hermit crabs n01986072 type genus of the family Paguridae n01986214 small soft-bodied marine crustaceans living in cast-off shells of gastropods n01986367 shrimp; prawns; etc. n01986538 shrimps n01986681 type genus of the family Crangonidae n01986806 small slender-bodied chiefly marine decapod crustaceans with a long tail and single pair of pincers; many species are edible n01987076 small shrimp that makes a snapping noise with one of their enlarged chelae n01987228 prawns n01987353 type genus of the family Palaemonidae; widely distributed genus n01987545 shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible n01987727 large (a foot or more) edible freshwater prawn common in Australian rivers n01987938 tropical prawns n01988064 type genus of the family Peneidae n01988203 edible tropical and warm-water prawn n01988319 in former classifications a division of Malacostraca; superseded by the orders Mysidacea and Euphausiacea n01988481 small commonly luminescent crustaceans; important element of marine plankton: krill n01988701 shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans; major source of food for e.g. baleen whales n01988869 food for jellyfish n01988971 opossum shrimp n01989097 small shrimp-like crustaceans n01989254 type genus of the family Mysidae n01989390 a genus of Mysidae n01989516 shrimp-like crustaceans whose females carry eggs and young in a pouch between the legs n01989701 mantis shrimps n01989869 a kind of crustacean n01990007 tropical marine burrowing crustaceans with large grasping appendages n01990186 crustaceans that burrow in mud or under stones in shallow water along the seashore n01990383 type genus of the family Squillidae n01990516 a kind of mantis shrimp n01990627 woodlice n01990800 any of various small terrestrial or aquatic crustaceans with seven pairs of legs adapted for crawling n01991028 any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats n01991233 pill bugs n01991367 type genus of the Armadillidiidae n01991520 small terrestrial isopod with a convex segmented body that can roll up into a ball n01991676 a family of Isopoda n01991808 type genus of the Oniscidae; woodlice that cannot roll into a ball n01991982 sow bugs n01992113 Old World genus of isopod crustaceans n01992262 terrestrial isopod having an oval segmented body (a shape like a sow) n01992423 marine isopod crustacean n01992516 small flat-bodied semiterrestrial crustaceans: whale lice; sand-hoppers; skeleton shrimp n01992773 a kind of malacostracan crustacean n01992935 beach fleas n01993065 type genus of the family Orchestiidae n01993214 small amphipod crustaceans that hop like fleas; common on ocean beaches n01993400 skeleton shrimp n01993525 small amphipod crustacean having a grotesque form suggestive of the praying mantis; found chiefly on seaweed n01993714 whale lice n01993830 amphipod crustacean parasitic on cetaceans n01993949 in some older classifications includes the Branchiopoda and Copepoda and Ostracoda and Cirripedia; no longer in technical use n01994176 primitive aquatic mainly freshwater crustaceans: fairy shrimps; brine shrimps; tadpole shrimps; can shrimps; water fleas n01994492 aquatic crustaceans typically having a carapace and many pairs of leaflike appendages used for swimming as well as respiration and feeding n01994801 water fleas n01994910 minute freshwater crustacean having a round body enclosed in a transparent shell; moves about like a flea by means of hairy branched antennae n01995137 small aquatic crustaceans lacking a carapace: fairy shrimps; brine shrimps n01995323 fairy shrimp; brine shrimp n01995514 small freshwater branchiopod having a transparent body with many appendages; swims on its back n01995686 common to saline lakes n01995803 small freshwater crustaceans with a shield-shaped carapace n01995975 a family of Notostraca n01996091 type genus of the family Triopidae: small crustaceans with a small third median eye n01996280 a kind of branchiopod crustacean n01996392 minute planktonic or parasitic crustaceans n01996585 minute marine or freshwater crustaceans usually having six pairs of limbs on the thorax; some abundant in plankton and others parasitic on fish n01996895 minute crustaceans forming food for right whales n01997002 copepod water fleas n01997119 minute free-swimming freshwater copepod having a large median eye and pear-shaped body and long antennae used in swimming; important in some food chains and as intermediate hosts of parasitic worms that affect man e.g. Guinea worms n01997436 copepods with suctorial mouthparts; parasitic on fishes n01997605 a kind of copepod n01997698 seed shrimps n01997825 tiny marine and freshwater crustaceans with a shrimp-like body enclosed in a bivalve shell n01998019 barnacles n01998183 marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces n01998467 stalkless barnacles n01998599 type genus of the family Balanidae n01998741 barnacle that attaches to rocks especially in intertidal zones n01998920 goose barnacles n01999048 type genus of the family Lepadidae n01999186 stalked barnacle that attaches to ship bottoms or floating timbers n01999374 enigmatic small elongated wormlike terrestrial invertebrates of damp dark habitats in warm regions; distinct from the phylum Annelida; resemble slugs with legs and are sometimes described as the missing link between arthropods and annelids n01999767 any of numerous velvety-skinned wormlike carnivorous animals common in tropical forests having characteristics of both arthropods and annelid worms n02000036 a family of Onychophora n02000195 type genus of Peripatidae; onychophorans of chiefly New World tropical regions n02000354 a genus of Peripatidae n02000502 a kind of onychophoran n02000618 a family of Onychophora n02000764 type genus of Peripatopsidae; onychophorans of chiefly Asiatic and African tropical regions n02000954 any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food n02001428 order of chiefly tropical marsh-dwelling fish-eating wading birds with long legs and bills and (except for flamingos) unwebbed feet: herons; storks; spoonbills; flamingos; ibises n02001821 storks n02002075 large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage n02002384 type genus of the Ciconiidae: European storks n02002556 the common stork of Europe; white with black wing feathers and a red bill n02002724 Old World stork that is glossy black above and white below n02002875 adjutant birds and marabous n02003037 large Indian stork with a military gait n02003204 large African black-and-white carrion-eating stork; its downy underwing feathers are used to trim garments n02003456 openbills n02003577 stork with a grooved bill whose upper and lower parts touch only at the base and tip n02003735 jabirus n02003839 large white stork of warm regions of the world especially America n02003994 saddlebills n02004131 large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a black band around the middle n02004343 East Indian and Australian storks n02004492 large mostly white Australian stork n02004661 a genus of storks of the family Ciconiidae now including only the American wood ibis n02004855 an American stork that resembles the true ibises in having a downward-curved bill; inhabits wooded swamps of New World tropics n02005102 shoebills n02005238 type genus of the Balaenicipitidae: shoebills n02005399 large stork-like bird of the valley of the White Nile with a broad bill suggesting a wooden shoe n02005598 ibises n02005790 wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills n02005962 ibises n02006063 any of several Old World birds of the genus Ibis n02006211 type genus of the Threskiornithidae n02006364 African ibis venerated by ancient Egyptians n02006510 spoonbills n02006656 wading birds having a long flat bill with a tip like a spoon n02006827 type genus of the Plataleidae n02006985 pure white crested spoonbill of southern Eurasia and northeastern Africa n02007161 a genus of Platalea n02007284 tropical rose-colored New World spoonbill n02007422 flamingos n02007558 large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes n02007721 herons; egrets; night herons; bitterns n02008041 grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill n02008316 type genus of the Ardeidae: large New and Old World herons n02008497 large American heron having bluish-grey plumage n02008643 large white heron of Florida and the Florida Keys n02008796 any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season n02009015 small Old and New World herons n02009229 small bluish-grey heron of the western hemisphere n02009380 small New World egret n02009508 Old World egret n02009620 a white egrets n02009750 widely distributed Old World white egret n02009912 a common egret of the genus Egretta found in America; it is a variety of the Old World white egret Casmerodius albus n02010144 small white egrets n02010272 small white egret widely distributed in warm regions often found around grazing animals n02010453 nocturnal or crepuscular herons n02010592 Old World night herons n02010728 night heron of both Old and New Worlds n02010881 American night herons n02011016 North American night heron n02011156 boatbills n02011281 tropical American heron related to night herons n02011460 relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes n02011668 bitterns n02011805 a kind of bittern n02011943 a kind of bittern n02012063 bitterns n02012185 small American bittern n02012306 inland marsh-dwelling birds with long legs and necks and bills that wade in water in search of food: cranes; rails; bustards n02012715 cranes n02012849 large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world n02013034 type genus of the Gruidae: typical cranes n02013177 rare North American crane having black-and-white plumage and a trumpeting call n02013362 genus of large brown long-billed wading birds found in warm swampy regions of the western hemisphere: courlan; limpkin n02013567 wading bird of South America and Central America n02013706 wading bird of Florida, Cuba and Jamaica having a drooping bill and a distinctive wailing call n02013889 crane-like South American wading birds n02014061 the type genus of the Cariamidae comprising only the crested cariama n02014237 Brazilian Cariama; sole representative of the genus Cariama n02014406 a genus of Cariamidae n02014524 Argentinian Cariama n02014646 rails; crakes; gallinules; coots n02014941 any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud n02015221 rails of New Zealand n02015357 flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting n02015554 any of several short-billed Old World rails n02015685 corncrakes n02015797 common Eurasian rail that frequents grain fields n02015944 spotted crakes n02016066 Eurasian rail of swamps and marshes n02016198 gallinules n02016358 any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens n02016659 North American dark bluish-grey gallinule n02016816 black gallinule that inhabits ponds and lakes n02016956 gallinules with showy purplish plumage n02017093 Old World purple gallinules n02017213 purple gallinule of southern Europe n02017335 American purple gallinules n02017475 American purple gallinule n02017607 a genus of Rallidae n02017725 flightless New Zealand birds similar to gallinules n02017878 coots n02018027 slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks n02018207 a coot found in North America n02018368 a coot found in Eurasia n02018485 terrestrial game birds of the Old World and Australia: bustards n02018638 bustards n02018795 large heavy-bodied chiefly terrestrial game bird capable of powerful swift flight; classified with wading birds but frequents grassy steppes n02019044 type genus of the Otididae: European bustard n02019190 largest European land bird n02019308 Australian bustard n02019438 popular Australian game bird n02019566 small Old World birds resembling but not related to true quail n02019762 type genus of the Turnicidae: button quail n02019929 small quail-like terrestrial bird of southern Eurasia and northern Africa that lacks a hind toe; classified with wading birds but inhabits grassy plains n02020219 a variety of button quail having stripes n02020345 any of several East Indian birds n02020450 plain wanderer n02020578 small Australian bird related to the button quail; classified as wading bird but inhabits plains n02020777 trumpeters n02020902 type genus of the Psophiidae: trumpeters n02021050 large gregarious crane-like bird of the forests of South America having glossy black plumage and a loud prolonged cry; easily domesticated n02021281 trumpeter of Brazil and Guiana; often kept to protect poultry in Brazil n02021438 large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters: shorebirds and coastal diving birds; most feed on anima life n02021795 a bird that frequents coastal waters and the open ocean: gulls; pelicans; gannets; cormorants; albatrosses; petrels; etc. n02022135 shorebirds: plovers; sandpipers; avocets; phalaropes; coursers; stone curlews n02022498 term used in some classifications for migratory shorebirds; coextensive with the Charadrii n02022684 any of numerous wading birds that frequent mostly seashores and estuaries n02023133 plover family n02023341 any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers n02023664 type genus of the Charadriidae: plovers n02023855 small plover of eastern North America n02023992 American plover of inland waters and fields having a distinctive cry n02024185 rare plover of upland areas of Eurasia n02024353 golden plovers n02024479 plovers of Europe and America having the backs marked with golden-yellow spots n02024636 Eurasian lapwings n02024763 large crested Old World plover having wattles and spurs n02024923 turnstones n02025043 migratory shorebirds of the plover family that turn over stones in searching for food n02025239 common Arctic turnstone that winters in South America and Australia n02025389 common turnstone of the Pacific coast of North America n02025530 sandpiper family: sandpipers; woodcocks; snipes; tattlers; curlews; godwits; dowitchers n02026059 any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers n02026498 a genus of Scolopacidae n02026629 sandpiper-like shorebird of Pacific coasts of North America and South America n02026798 a genus of Scolopacidae n02026948 a variety of sandpiper n02027075 common North American sandpiper n02027209 a genus of Scolopacidae n02027357 smallest American sandpiper n02027492 small common sandpiper that breeds in northern or Arctic regions and winters in southern United States or Mediterranean regions n02027730 a genus of Scolopacidae n02027897 large European sandpiper with greenish legs n02028035 a common Old World wading bird with long red legs n02028175 either of two North American shorebird with yellow legs n02028342 a variety of yellowlegs n02028451 a variety of yellowlegs n02028556 a genus of Scolopacidae n02028727 American sandpiper that inflates its chest when courting n02028900 a sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and winters in the southern hemisphere n02029087 Old World sandpiper with a curved bill like a curlew n02029243 a genus of Scolopacidae n02029378 small sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and migrates southward along sandy coasts in most of world n02029571 a genus of Scolopacidae n02029706 large plover-like sandpiper of North American fields and uplands n02029914 ruffs n02030035 common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season n02030224 female ruff n02030287 any of several long-legged shorebirds having a loud whistling cry n02030442 tattlers n02030568 tattler of Pacific coastal regions n02030709 willet n02030837 large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts n02030996 game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe n02031143 type of the Scolopacidae: Old World woodcocks n02031298 short-legged long-billed migratory Old World woodcock n02031455 American woodcocks n02031585 small long-billed woodcock; prized as a game bird n02031752 snipes n02031934 Old or New World straight-billed game bird of the sandpiper family; of marshy areas; similar to the woodcocks n02032222 common snipe of Eurasia and Africa n02032355 American snipe n02032480 Old World snipe larger and darker than the whole snipe n02032646 snipe n02032769 a small short-billed Old World snipe n02032915 dowitchers n02033041 shorebird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe n02033208 a dowitcher with a grey back n02033324 a dowitcher with a red breast n02033444 curlews n02033561 large migratory shorebirds of the sandpiper family; closely related to woodcocks but having a down-curved bill n02033779 common Eurasian curlew n02033882 New World curlew that breeds in northern North America n02034016 godwits n02034129 large wading bird that resembles a curlew; has a long slightly upturned bill n02034295 New World godwit n02034394 major one of two genera of stilts; similar to avocets but with straight bills n02034661 long-legged three-toed black-and-white wading bird of inland ponds and marshes or brackish lagoons n02034971 stilt of southwestern United States to northern South America having black plumage extending from the head down the back of the neck n02035210 stilt of Europe and Africa and Asia having mostly white plumage but with black wings n02035402 stilt of the southwest Pacific including Australia and New Zealand having mostly white plumage but with black wings and nape of neck n02035656 blackish stilt of New Zealand sometimes considered a color phase of the white-headed stilt n02035845 one of two genera of stilts; similar to avocets but with straight bills n02036053 long-legged three-toed wading bird of brackish marshes of Australia n02036228 web-footed Australian stilt with reddish-brown pectoral markings n02036399 long-legged shorebirds n02036548 type genus of the Recurvirostridae: avocets n02036711 long-legged web-footed black-and-white shorebird with slender upward-curving bill n02036864 oystercatchers n02036982 oystercatchers n02037110 black-and-white shorebird with stout legs and bill; feed on oysters etc. n02037278 phalaropes n02037464 small sandpiper-like shorebird having lobate toes and being good swimmers; breed in the Arctic and winter in the tropics n02037713 type genus of the Phalaropidae: phalaropes n02037869 phalarope of northern oceans and lakes n02038010 a genus of Phalaropidae n02038141 breeds in Arctic regions of Old and New Worlds; large flocks often seen far out at sea n02038329 a genus of Phalaropidae n02038466 breeds on the northern great plains of Canada n02038617 Old World shorebirds: pratincoles and coursers n02038837 type genus of the Glareolidae: the pratincoles n02038993 Old World shorebird with long pointed wings and short legs; closely related to the coursers n02039171 swift-footed terrestrial plover-like bird of southern Asia and Africa; related to the pratincoles n02039377 coursers n02039497 courser of desert and semidesert regions of the Old World n02039660 coursers n02039780 African courser that feeds on insect parasites on crocodiles n02039942 large wading birds resembling the plovers: stone curlews n02040113 type genus of the Burhinidae: stone curlews n02040266 large-headed large-eyed crepuscular or nocturnal shorebird of the Old World and tropical America having a thickened knee joint n02040505 gull family; skimmer family; jaeger family; auk family n02040698 gulls; terns; jaegers; skimmers n02040872 gull family: gulls and terns n02041085 long-winged web-footed aquatic bird of the gull family n02041246 mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs n02041492 type genus of the Laridae n02041678 the common gull of Eurasia and northeastern North America n02041875 white gull having a black back and wings n02042046 large gull of the northern hemisphere n02042180 small black-headed European gull n02042342 a genus of Laridae n02042472 white Arctic gull; migrates as far south as England and New Brunswick n02042637 a genus of Laridae n02042759 small pearl-grey gull of northern regions; nests on cliffs and has a rudimentary hind toe n02042923 terns n02043063 small slender gull having narrow wings and a forked tail n02043207 a genus of Sterninae n02043333 common tern of Eurasia and America having white black and grey plumage n02043497 coextensive with the genus Rynchops: skimmers n02043659 type genus of the Rynchopidae: skimmers n02043808 gull-like seabird that flies along the surface of the water with an elongated lower mandible immersed to skim out food n02043999 jaegers and skuas: n02044178 rapacious seabird that pursues weaker birds to make them drop their prey n02044358 type genus of the Stercorariidae: jaegers n02044517 a variety of jaeger n02044659 skuas n02044778 gull-like jaeger of northern seas n02044908 large brown skua of the northern Atlantic n02045024 web-footed diving seabirds of northern seas: auks; puffins; guillemots; murres; etc. n02045369 black-and-white short-necked web-footed diving bird of northern seas n02045596 any of several small auks of the northern Pacific coasts n02045705 type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill n02045864 black-and-white northern Atlantic auk having a compressed sharp-edged bill n02046045 a genus of Alcidae n02046171 small short-billed auk abundant in Arctic regions n02046321 great auk n02046442 large flightless auk of rocky islands off northern Atlantic coasts; extinct n02046613 a genus of birds including: guillemots n02046759 small black or brown speckled auks of northern seas n02046939 northern Atlantic guillemot n02047045 northern Pacific guillemot n02047152 murres n02047260 black-and-white diving bird of northern seas n02047411 the most frequent variety of murre n02047517 a variety of murre n02047614 any of two genera of northern seabirds having short necks and brightly colored compressed bills n02047835 puffins n02047975 common puffin of the northern Atlantic n02048115 northern Pacific puffin n02048242 puffins n02048353 northern Pacific puffin having a large yellow plume over each eye n02048514 large aquatic birds: loons and some extinct forms n02048698 seabirds of the order Gaviiformes n02048832 loon family n02048952 type genus of the Gavidae: loons n02049088 large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes n02049299 grebes n02049532 aquatic birds related to the loons n02049672 coextensive with the order Podicipitiformes n02049855 type genus of the Podicipedidae: grebes n02050004 small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet n02050313 large Old World grebe with black ear tufts n02050442 large stocky grebe of circumpolar regions having a dark neck n02050586 small grebe with yellow ear tufts and a black neck; found in Eurasia and southern Africa as well as western United States n02050809 small European grebe n02050921 a genus of Podicipedidae n02051059 American grebe having a black-banded whitish bill n02051213 pelicans; frigate birds; gannets; cormorants n02051474 large fish-eating seabird with four-toed webbed feet n02051701 pelicans n02051845 large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish n02052044 type genus of the Pelecanidae n02052204 large American pelican; white with black wing feathers n02052365 similar to American white pelican n02052511 frigate birds n02052639 type genus of the Fregatidae n02052775 long-billed warm-water seabird with wide wingspan and forked tail n02052936 gannets and boobies n02053083 large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish n02053279 type genus of the Sulidae n02053425 very large white gannet with black wing tips n02053584 small tropical gannet having a bright bill or bright feet or both n02053720 cormorants n02053859 type genus: coextensive with the family Phalacrocoracidae n02054036 large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish n02054251 snakebirds n02054376 type genus of the Anhingidae n02054502 fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill n02054711 blackish New World snakebird of swampy regions n02054834 tropicbirds n02054966 type genus of the Phaethontidae n02055107 mostly white web-footed tropical seabird often found far from land n02055280 penguins n02055431 comprising all existing penguins n02055658 flightless cold-water seabirds: penguins n02055803 short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers n02056091 a genus of Spheniscidae n02056228 medium-sized penguins occurring in large colonies on the Adelie Coast of Antarctica n02056421 large penguins n02056570 large penguin on islands bordering the Antarctic Circle n02056728 the largest penguin; an Antarctic penguin n02056873 type genus of the Spheniscidae: jackass penguins n02057035 small penguin of South America and southern Africa with a braying call n02057208 rock hoppers n02057330 small penguin of the Falkland Islands and New Zealand n02057478 petrels; albatrosses; shearwaters; diving petrels n02057731 bird of the open seas n02057898 large long-winged bird with hooked bill and tubular nostrils that wanders the open seas n02058074 albatrosses n02058221 large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight n02058453 type of the Diomedeidae n02058594 very large albatross; white with wide black wings n02058747 a variety of albatross with black feet n02058933 petrels; fulmars; shearwaters; n02059162 relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land n02059393 type genus of the Procellariidae n02059541 large black petrel of southern seas having a white mark on the chin n02059723 giant petrels n02059852 large brownish petrel chiefly of Antarctic seas n02060016 fulmars n02060133 heavy short-tailed oceanic bird of polar regions n02060290 shearwaters n02060411 long-winged oceanic bird that in flight skims close to the waves n02060569 small black-and-white shearwater common in the northeastern Atlantic n02060719 storm petrels n02060889 any of various small petrels having dark plumage with paler underparts n02061073 type genus of the Hydrobatidae n02061217 sooty black petrel with white markings; of the northern Atlantic and Mediterranean n02061425 a genus of Hydrobatidae n02061560 medium-sized storm petrel n02061716 diving petrels n02061853 any of several small diving birds of southern hemisphere seas; somewhat resemble auks n02062017 whales and dolphins; manatees and dugongs; walruses; seals n02062209 an order of Eutheria n02062430 large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals n02062744 any of the larger cetacean mammals having a streamlined body and breathing through a blowhole on the head n02062991 baleen whales: right whales; rorquals; blue whales; humpbacks n02063224 whale with plates of whalebone along the upper jaw for filtering plankton from the water n02063516 right whales n02063662 large Arctic whalebone whale; allegedly the `right' whale to hunt because of its valuable whalebone and oil n02063846 type genus of the Balaenidae: Greenland whales n02064000 large-mouthed Arctic whale n02064154 rorquals; blue whales n02064338 any of several baleen whales of the family Balaenopteridae having longitudinal grooves on the throat and a small pointed dorsal fin n02064608 type genus of the Balaenopteridae n02064816 largest mammal ever known; bluish-grey migratory whalebone whale mostly of southern hemisphere n02065026 large flat-headed whalebone whale having deep furrows along the throat; of Atlantic and Pacific n02065263 similar to but smaller than the finback whale n02065407 small finback of coastal waters of Atlantic and Pacific n02065599 humpback whales n02065726 large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives n02065932 comprising only the grey whales n02066086 type and sole genus of the Eschrichtiidae n02066245 medium-sized greyish-black whale of the northern Pacific n02066450 toothed whales: dolphins; porpoises; sperm whales; beaked whales n02066707 any of several whales having simple conical teeth and feeding on fish etc. n02066950 sperm whales n02067100 type genus of the Physeteridae n02067240 large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil; also a source of ambergris n02067462 pygmy sperm whales n02067603 small sperm whale of warm waters of both coasts of North America n02067768 very small (to 8 feet) sperm whale of central coasts of Atlantic and Pacific n02067941 beaked whales; in some especially former classifications included in the family Physeteridae n02068206 any of several whales inhabiting all oceans and having beaklike jaws with vestigial teeth in the upper jaw n02068408 bottle-nosed whales n02068541 northern Atlantic beaked whale with a bulbous forehead n02068735 dolphins n02068974 any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises n02069271 type genus of the Delphinidae n02069412 black-and-white dolphin that leaps high out of the water; n02069569 a genus of Delphinidae n02069701 any of several dolphins with rounded forehead and well-developed beak; chiefly of northern Atlantic and Mediterranean n02069974 the most common dolphin of northern Atlantic and Mediterranean; often kept captive and trained to perform n02070174 a bottlenose dolphin found in the Pacific Ocean n02070311 porpoises n02070430 any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth n02070624 the common porpoise of the northern Atlantic and Pacific n02070776 a short porpoise that lives in the Gulf of California; an endangered species n02070923 grampus n02071028 slaty-grey blunt-nosed dolphin common in northern seas n02071173 killer whales n02071294 predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas n02071506 pilot whales n02071636 small dark-colored whale of the Atlantic coast of the United States; the largest male acts as pilot or leader for the school n02071905 river dolphins n02072040 any of several long-snouted usually freshwater dolphins of South America and southern Asia n02072209 narwhals n02072355 type genus of the Monodontidae n02072493 small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk n02072665 white whale n02072798 small northern whale that is white when adult n02072953 a spouting whale n02073041 an animal order including: manatees; dugongs; Steller's sea cow n02073250 any of two families of large herbivorous aquatic mammals with paddle-shaped tails and flipper-like forelimbs and no hind limbs n02073532 comprising only the manatees n02073679 type and sole genus of the Trichechidae n02073831 sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded n02074004 a family of mammals of order Sirenia including dugongs and Steller's sea cow n02074214 type genus of the Dugongidae comprising only the dugongs n02074367 sirenian tusked mammal found from eastern Africa to Australia; the flat tail is bilobate n02074542 a genus of the family Dugongidae comprising only Steller's sea cow n02074726 extinct large sirenian mammal formerly found near the Asiatic coast of the Bering Sea n02074915 cats; lions; tigers; panthers; dogs; wolves; jackals; bears; raccoons; skunks; and members of the suborder Pinnipedia n02075296 a terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal; "terrestrial carnivores have four or five clawed digits on each limb" n02075612 an animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances n02075727 seals; sea lions; walruses n02075927 aquatic carnivorous mammal having a streamlined body specialized for swimming with limbs modified as flippers n02076196 any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions n02076402 silvery grey Antarctic seal subsisting on crustaceans n02076535 eared seals: sea lions and fur seals n02076779 pinniped mammal having external ear flaps and hind limbs used for locomotion on land; valued for its soft underfur n02077023 fur seals n02077152 eared seal of the southern hemisphere; the thick soft underfur is the source of sealskin; "the male fur seal is much larger than the female" n02077384 a fur seal of the Pacific coast of California and southward n02077533 fur seals n02077658 an eared seal of the northern Pacific n02077787 of Pacific coast from Alaska southward to California n02077923 any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coat n02078159 type genus of the Otariidae n02078292 of the southern coast of South America n02078436 sea lions n02078574 often trained as a show animal n02078738 a variety of sea lion found in Australia n02078882 sea lions n02079005 largest sea lion; of the northern Pacific n02079170 earless seals n02079389 any of several seals lacking external ear flaps and having a stiff hairlike coat with hind limbs reduced to swimming flippers n02079706 type genus of the Phocidae: earless seals n02079851 small spotted seal of coastal waters of the northern hemisphere n02080022 harp seals n02080146 common Arctic seal; the young are all white n02080291 elephant seals n02080415 either of two large northern Atlantic earless seals having snouts like trunks n02080586 bearded seals n02080713 medium-sized greyish to yellow seal with bristles each side of muzzle; of the Arctic Ocean n02080934 hooded seals n02081060 medium-sized blackish-grey seal with large inflatable sac on the head; of Arctic and northern Atlantic waters n02081282 walruses and extinct forms n02081423 type genus of the Odobenidae: walruses n02081571 either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber n02081798 a walrus of northern Atlantic and Arctic waters n02081927 a walrus of the Bering Sea and northern Pacific n02082056 in some classifications considered a suborder of Carnivora n02082190 terrestrial carnivores; having toes separated to the base: dogs; cats; bears; badgers; raccoons n02082358 an order of Eutheria n02082498 aardvarks n02082632 coextensive with the family Orycteropodidae n02082791 nocturnal burrowing mammal of the grasslands of Africa that feeds on termites; sole extant representative of the order Tubulidentata n02083038 dogs; wolves; jackals; foxes n02083346 any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles n02083672 female of any member of the dog family n02083780 a bitch used for breeding n02083863 type genus of the Canidae: domestic and wild dogs; wolves; jackals n02084071 a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night" n02084732 informal terms for dogs n02084861 an inferior dog or one of mixed breed n02085019 a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog n02085118 ownerless half-wild mongrel dog common around Asian villages especially India n02085272 a dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap n02085374 any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets n02085620 an old breed of tiny short-haired dog with protruding eyes from Mexico held to antedate Aztec civilization n02085782 breed of toy dogs originating in Japan having a silky black-and-white or red-and-white coat n02085936 breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat n02086079 a Chinese breed of small short-legged dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat muzzle n02086240 a Chinese breed of small dog similar to a Pekingese n02086346 a very small spaniel n02086478 British breed having a long silky coat and rounded head with a short upturned muzzle n02086646 red-and-white variety of English toy spaniel n02086753 a toy English spaniel with a black-and-tan coat; named after Charles II who popularized it n02086910 small slender toy spaniel with erect ears and a black-spotted brown to white coat n02087046 a small active dog n02087122 a dog used in hunting game n02087314 a dog trained for coursing n02087394 a powerful short-haired African hunting dog having a crest of reversed hair along the spine n02087551 any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears n02088094 tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East n02088238 smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears n02088364 a small short-legged smooth-coated breed of hound n02088466 a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking n02088632 a very fast American hound; white mottled with bluish grey n02088745 large hound used in hunting wild boars n02088839 any of several breeds of hound developed for hunting raccoons n02088992 any dog trained to hunt raccoons n02089078 American breed of large powerful hound dogs used for hunting raccoons and other game n02089232 small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows n02089468 informal term n02089555 medium-sized glossy-coated hounds developed for hunting foxes n02089725 an American breed of foxhounds used for hunting both in packs and individually n02089867 an American breed of foxhound n02089973 an English breed slightly larger than the American foxhounds originally used to hunt in packs n02090129 a hound that resembles a foxhound but is smaller; used to hunt rabbits n02090253 a brindle-coated American hound used in hunting bears and wild boars n02090379 a speedy red or red-and-tan American hound n02090475 the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves n02090622 tall fast-moving dog breed n02090721 large breed of hound with a rough thick coat n02090827 a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog n02091032 a toy dog developed from the greyhound n02091134 small slender dog of greyhound type developed in England n02091244 breed of slender agile medium-sized hound found chiefly in the Balearic Islands; said to have been bred originally by the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt n02091467 breed of compact medium-sized dog with a heavy grey coat developed in Norway for hunting elk n02091635 hardy British hound having long pendulous ears and a thick coarse shaggy coat with an oily undercoat; bred for hunting otters n02091831 old breed of tall swift keen-eyed hunting dogs resembling greyhounds; from Egypt and southwestern Asia n02092002 very large and tall rough-coated dog bred for hunting deer; known as the royal dog of Scotland n02092173 a large heavy hound formerly used in hunting stags and other large game; similar to but larger than a foxhound n02092339 large breed of hound having a smooth greyish coat; originated in Germany n02092468 any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground n02093056 a powerful short-haired terrier originated in England by crossing the bulldog with terriers n02093256 English breed of strong stocky dog having a broad skull and smooth coat n02093428 American breed of muscular terriers with a short close-lying stiff coat n02093647 a light terrier groomed to resemble a lamb n02093754 small rough-coated terrier of British origin n02093859 an Irish breed of medium-sized terriers with a silky blue-grey coat n02093991 medium-sized breed with a wiry brown coat; developed in Ireland n02094114 English breed of small terrier with a straight wiry grizzled coat and dropped ears n02094258 English breed of small short-legged terrier with a straight wiry red or grey or black-and-tan coat and erect ears n02094433 very small breed having a long glossy coat of bluish-grey and tan n02094562 any of several breeds of terrier developed to catch rats n02094721 a breed of short-haired rat terrier with a black-and-tan coat that was developed in Manchester, England n02094931 breed of small Manchester terrier n02095050 small lively black-and-white terriers formerly used to dig out foxes n02095212 a fox terrier with smooth hair n02095314 a fox terrier with wiry hair n02095412 a terrier with wiry hair n02095570 breed of wire-haired terrier originally from the Lake District of England and used for hunting n02095727 wire-haired terrier resembling Airedales but smaller; developed in Wales for hunting n02095889 a wire-haired terrier with short legs that was first bred in Sealyham n02096051 breed of large wiry-coated terrier bred in Yorkshire n02096177 small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland n02096294 small greyish wire-haired breed of terrier from Australia similar to the cairn n02096437 a breed of small terrier with long wiry coat and drooping ears n02096585 small pug-faced American terrier breed having a smooth brindle or black coat with white markings n02096756 old German breed of sturdy black or greyish wire-haired terriers having a blunt muzzle ranging in size from fairly small to very large; used as ratters and guard dogs or police dogs n02097047 a small schnauzer n02097130 a large schnauzer n02097209 a medium-sized schnauzer n02097298 old Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears n02097474 breed of medium-sized terriers bred in Tibet resembling Old English sheepdogs with fluffy curled tails n02097658 Australian breed of toy dogs having a silky blue coat n02097786 Scottish breed of terrier with shaggy hair and long low body with short legs; native to the Isle of Skye n02097967 selectively bred small Skye terrier with erect ears and a long silky coat n02098105 Irish breed of medium-sized terrier with an abundant coat any shade of wheat and very hairy head and muzzle n02098286 small white long-coated terrier developed in Scotland n02098413 a breed of terrier having a long heavy coat raised in Tibet as watchdogs n02098550 a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns n02098806 a gun dog trained to locate or retrieve birds n02098906 a dog accustomed to water and usually trained to retrieve waterfowl n02099029 a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game n02099267 an English breed having a shiny black or liver-colored coat; retrieves game from land or water n02099429 an English breed having a tightly curled black or liver-colored coat; retrieves game from land or water n02099601 an English breed having a long silky golden coat n02099712 breed originally from Labrador having a short black or golden-brown coat n02099849 American breed having a short thick oily coat ranging from brown to light tan n02099997 a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game n02100236 liver or liver-and-white hunting dog developed in Germany; 3/4 pointer and 1/4 bloodhound n02100399 a long-haired dog formerly trained to crouch on finding game but now to point n02100583 Hungarian hunting dog resembling the Weimaraner but having a rich deep red coat n02100735 an English breed having a plumed tail and a soft silky coat that is chiefly white n02100877 an Irish breed with a chestnut-brown or mahogany-red coat n02101006 a Scottish breed with a black-and-tan coat n02101108 any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears n02101388 tall active short-tailed French breed of bird dog having a usually smooth orange- or liver-and-white coat n02101556 a thickset spaniel with longish silky hair n02101670 large usually black hunting and retrieving spaniel with a dense flat or slightly wavy coat; cross between cocker and Sussex spaniel n02101861 a large spaniel with wavy silky coat usually black or liver and white n02102040 a breed having typically a black-and-white coat n02102177 a red-and-white breed slightly smaller than the English springer spaniel n02102318 a small breed with wavy silky hair; originally developed in England n02102480 an English breed with short legs and a golden liver-colored coat n02102605 any dog of two large curly-coated breeds used for hunting waterfowl n02102806 breed of medium-sized spaniels originating in America having chocolate or liver-colored curly coat n02102973 breed of large spaniels developed in Ireland having a heavy coat of liver-colored curls and a topknot of long curls and a nearly hairless tail n02103181 breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France n02103406 any of several breeds of usually large powerful dogs bred to work as draft animals and guard and guide dogs n02103841 a dog trained to guard property n02104029 long-established Hungarian breed of tall light-footed but sturdy white dog; used also as a hunting dog n02104184 a watchdog trained to attack on command n02104280 a dog trained to guard a house n02104365 breed of small stocky black dogs originally used as watchdogs on boats in the Netherlands and Belgium n02104523 any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep n02104882 hardy working dog developed in Belgium for herding sheep n02105056 black-coated sheepdog with a heavily plumed tail n02105162 fawn-colored short-haired sheepdog n02105251 old French breed of large strong usually black dogs having a long tail and long wavy and slightly stiff coat n02105412 an Australian sheepdog with pointed ears n02105505 Hungarian breed of large powerful shaggy-coated white dog; used also as guard dog n02105641 large sheepdog with a profuse shaggy bluish-grey-and-white coat and short tail; believed to trace back to the Roman occupation of Britain n02105855 a small sheepdog resembling a collie that was developed in the Shetland Islands n02106030 a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland n02106166 developed in the area between Scotland and England usually having a black coat with white on the head and tip of tail used for herding both sheep and cattle n02106382 rough-coated breed used originally in Belgium for herding and guarding cattle n02106550 German breed of large vigorous short-haired cattle dogs n02106662 breed of large shepherd dogs used in police work and as a guide for the blind n02106854 any dog trained to assist police especially in tracking n02106966 any of three breeds of dogs whose ears and tail are usually cropped n02107142 medium large breed of dog of German origin with a glossy black and tan coat; used as a watchdog n02107312 small German version of a Doberman pinscher n02107420 any of four Swiss breeds n02107574 the largest of the four Swiss breeds n02107683 large powerful long-haired black-coated Swiss dog with deep tan or russet markings on legs and white blaze and feet and chest marking; formerly used for draft n02107908 a smaller of the four Swiss breeds n02108000 the smallest of the Sennenhunde n02108089 a breed of stocky medium-sized short-haired dog with a brindled coat and square-jawed muzzle developed in Germany n02108254 an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog n02108422 large powerful breed developed by crossing the bulldog and the mastiff n02108551 very large powerful rough-coated dog native to central Asia n02108672 a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting n02108915 small stocky version of the bulldog having a sleek coat and square head n02109047 very large powerful smooth-coated breed of dog n02109150 a dog trained to guide the blind n02109256 (trademark) a guide dog trained to guide a blind person n02109391 dog trained to assist the deaf by signaling the occurrence of certain sounds n02109525 a Swiss alpine breed of large powerful dog with a thick coat of hair used as a rescue dog n02109687 a dog that can alert or assist people with seizure disorders n02109811 a dog trained to draw a sled usually in a team n02109961 breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog n02110063 breed of sled dog developed in Alaska n02110185 breed of sled dog developed in northeastern Siberia; they resemble the larger Alaskan malamutes n02110341 a large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatia n02110532 a brown-spotted dalmatian n02110627 European breed of small dog resembling a terrier with dark wiry hair and a tufted muzzle n02110806 small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability to bark n02110958 small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle n02111129 a large dog (usually with a golden coat) produced by crossing a St Bernard and a Newfoundland n02111277 a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland n02111500 bred of large heavy-coated white dogs resembling the Newfoundland n02111626 any of various stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions having pointed muzzles and erect ears with a curled furry tail n02111889 Siberian breed of white or cream-colored dog of the spitz family n02112018 breed of very small compact long-haired dogs of the spitz type n02112137 breed of medium-sized dogs with a thick coat and fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues; believed to have originated in northern China n02112350 a spitz-like dog having a shaggy greyish coat and tightly curled tail originating in Holland n02112497 breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle n02112706 a variety of Brussels griffon having a short smooth coat n02112826 either of two Welsh breeds of long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head n02113023 the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail n02113186 slightly bowlegged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail n02113335 an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs n02113624 the breed of very small poodles n02113712 a breed of small poodles n02113799 a breed or medium-sized poodles n02113892 the largest breed of poodle n02113978 any of an old breed of small nearly hairless dogs of Mexico n02114100 any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs n02114367 a wolf with a brindled grey coat living in forested northern regions of North America n02114548 wolf of Arctic North America having white fur and a black-tipped tail n02114712 reddish-grey wolf of southwestern North America n02114855 small wolf native to western North America n02115012 offspring of a coyote and a dog n02115096 Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair n02115335 any of various undomesticated mammals of the family Canidae that are thought to resemble domestic dogs as distinguished from jackals or wolves n02115641 wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia n02115775 Asiatic wild dog n02115913 fierce wild dog of the forests of central and southeast Asia that hunts in packs n02116079 crab-eating dog n02116185 wild dog of northern South America n02116322 raccoon dogs n02116450 small wild dog of eastern Asia having facial markings like those of a raccoon n02116630 African hunting dog n02116738 a powerful doglike mammal of southern and eastern Africa that hunts in large packs; now rare in settled area n02116959 hyenas n02117135 doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion n02117369 type genus of the Hyaenidae n02117512 of northern Africa and Arabia and India n02117646 of southern Africa n02117772 a genus of Hyaenidae n02117900 African hyena noted for its distinctive howl n02118058 aardwolf n02118176 striped hyena of southeast Africa that feeds chiefly on insects n02118333 alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs n02118643 a female fox n02118707 a conventional name for a fox used in tales following usage in the old epic `Reynard the Fox' n02118854 foxes n02119022 the common Old World fox; having reddish-brown fur; commonly considered a single circumpolar species n02119247 red fox in the color phase when its pelt is mostly black n02119359 red fox in the color phase when its pelt is tipped with white n02119477 New World fox; often considered the same species as the Old World fox n02119634 small grey fox of the plains of western North America n02119789 small grey fox of southwestern United States; may be a subspecies of Vulpes velox n02119961 arctic foxes n02120079 thickly-furred fox of Arctic regions; brownish in summer and white in winter n02120278 a variety of Arctic fox having a pale grey winter coat n02120387 grey foxes n02120505 dark grey American fox; from Central America through southern United States n02120692 cats; wildcats; lions; leopards; cheetahs; saber-toothed tigers n02120997 any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws n02121234 type genus of the Felidae: true cats and most wildcats n02121620 feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats n02121808 any domesticated member of the genus Felis n02122298 informal terms referring to a domestic cat n02122430 a cat proficient at mousing n02122510 a homeless cat n02122580 an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal) n02122725 male cat n02122810 a castrated tomcat n02122878 female cat n02122948 young domestic cat n02123045 a cat with a grey or tawny coat mottled with black n02123159 a cat having a striped coat n02123242 a cat having black and cream-colored and yellowish markings n02123394 a long-haired breed of cat n02123478 a long-haired breed of cat similar to the Persian cat n02123597 a slender short-haired blue-eyed breed of cat having a pale coat with dark ears paws face and tail tip n02123785 Siamese cat having a bluish cream-colored body and dark grey points n02123917 a short-haired breed with body similar to the Siamese cat but having a solid dark brown or grey coat n02124075 a domestic cat of Egypt n02124157 a term applied indiscriminately in the United States to any short-haired bluish-grey cat n02124313 a small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat n02124484 a short-haired tailless breed of cat believed to originate on the Isle of Man n02124623 any small or medium-sized cat resembling the domestic cat and living in the wild n02125010 a desert wildcat n02125081 bushy-tailed wildcat of Europe that resembles the domestic cat and is regarded as the ancestor of the domestic cat n02125311 large American feline resembling a lion n02125494 nocturnal wildcat of Central America and South America having a dark-spotted buff-brown coat n02125689 long-bodied long-tailed tropical American wildcat n02125872 widely distributed wildcat of Africa and Asia Minor n02126028 small Asiatic wildcat n02126139 slender long-legged African wildcat having large untufted ears and tawny black-spotted coat n02126317 small spotted wildcat of southern Asia and Malaysia n02126465 medium-sized wildcat of Central America and South America having a dark-striped coat n02126640 small spotted wildcat found from Texas to Brazil n02126787 small wildcat of the mountains of Siberia and Tibet and Mongolia n02126951 lynxes n02127052 short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur n02127292 of northern Eurasia n02127381 of northern North America n02127482 small lynx of North America n02127586 of southern Europe n02127678 of deserts of northern Africa and southern Asia n02127808 any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild n02128120 lions; leopards; snow leopards; jaguars; tigers; cheetahs; saber-toothed tigers n02128385 large feline of African and Asian forests usually having a tawny coat with black spots n02128598 female leopard n02128669 a leopard in the black color phase n02128757 large feline of upland central Asia having long thick whitish fur n02128925 a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis n02129165 large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male n02129463 a female lion n02129530 a small or young lion n02129604 large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered n02129837 southern short-haired tiger n02129923 a female tiger n02129991 offspring of a male lion and a female tiger n02130086 offspring of a male tiger and a female lion n02130190 cheetahs n02130308 long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game n02130545 any of many extinct cats of the Old and New Worlds having long swordlike upper canine teeth; from the Oligocene through the Pleistocene n02130795 saber-toothed tigers n02130925 North American sabertooth; culmination of sabertooth development n02131076 false sabertoothed tigers n02131211 North American cat of the Miocene and Pliocene; much earlier and less specialized than members of the genus Smiledon n02131418 bears and extinct related forms n02131653 massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws n02131942 type genus of Ursidae: brown bears; in some classifications genus Ursus includes all bears n02132136 large ferocious bear of Eurasia n02132320 a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic `Reynard the Fox' n02132466 yellowish-grey Syrian brown bear n02132580 powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America n02132788 brown bear of coastal Alaska and British Columbia n02132974 American black bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus n02133161 brown to black North American bear; smaller and less ferocious than the brown bear n02133400 reddish-brown color phase of the American black bear n02133512 Asiatic black bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus n02133704 bear with a black coat living in central and eastern Asia n02133902 polar bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus n02134084 white bear of Arctic regions n02134240 sloth bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus n02134418 common coarse-haired long-snouted bear of south-central Asia n02134589 genets; civets; mongooses n02134971 small cat-like predatory mammals of warmer parts of the Old World n02135220 cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes n02135486 type genus of the family Viverridae n02135610 common civet of India and southeast Asia n02135726 a genus of Viverridae n02135844 a common civet of southeast Asia n02135981 binturongs n02136103 arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair n02136285 large primitive cat-like carnivores inhabiting forests of Madagascar n02136452 largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civets n02136623 monotypic genus of Madagascar civets closely related to palm civets n02136794 civet of Madagascar n02136901 genets n02137015 agile Old World viverrine having a spotted coat and long ringed tail n02137172 banded palm civets n02137302 an East Indian civet n02137428 mongooses n02137549 agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents n02137722 keen-sighted viverrine of southern Asia about the size of a ferret; often domesticated n02137888 northern African mongoose; in ancient times thought to devour crocodile eggs n02138042 palm civets n02138169 spotted or striped arboreal civet of southeast Asia and East Indies n02138323 meerkats n02138441 a mongoose-like viverrine of South Africa having a face like a lemur and only four toes n02138647 a meerkat with a thin and elongated tail n02138777 burrowing diurnal meerkat of southern Africa; often kept as a pet n02138921 an old order dating to early Eocene: bats: suborder Megachiroptera (fruit bats); suborder Microchiroptera (insectivorous bats) n02139199 nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate n02139479 fruit bats n02139671 large Old World bat of warm and tropical regions that feeds on fruit n02139914 a genus of Megachiroptera n02140049 large bat with a head that resembles the head of a fox n02140179 a variety of fruit bat n02140268 a variety of fruit bat n02140357 East Indian fruit bats n02140491 any of various fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene distinguished by nostrils drawn out into diverging tubes n02140719 a genus of Megachiroptera n02140858 a variety of fruit eating bat n02140970 most of the bats in the world; all bats except fruit bats insectivorous bats n02141306 typically having large ears and feeding primarily on insects; worldwide in distribution n02141611 a carnivorous bat with ears like a mouse n02141713 bat having a leaflike flap at the end of the nose; especially of the families Phyllostomatidae and Rhinolophidae and Hipposideridae n02142064 New World leaf-nosed bats n02142295 leafnose bats n02142407 large-eared greyish bat of southern California and northwestern Mexico n02142575 type genus of the family Phyllostomatidae n02142734 New World bat with a pointed nose leaf; found from southern United States to Paraguay n02142898 a variety of leaf-nosed bat n02142993 a genus of Phyllostomatidae n02143142 small-eared Mexican bat with a long slender nose n02143293 Old World leaf-nosed bats n02143439 a bat of the family Rhinolophidae having a horseshoe-shaped leaf on the nose n02143594 Old World leafnose bats n02143759 horseshoe bats n02143891 any of numerous bats of the family Hipposideridae of northwest Africa or Philippines or Australia having a horseshoe-shaped leaf on the nose n02144110 orange horseshoe bats n02144251 a common bat of northwestern Australia having orange or yellow fur n02144442 Old World false vampire bats n02144593 any New or Old World carnivorous bat erroneously thought to suck blood but in fact feeding on insects n02144792 type genus of the Megadermatidae n02144936 large carnivorous Old World bat with very large ears n02145084 the majority of common bats of temperate regions of the world n02145424 a variety of carnivorous bat n02145767 a genus of Vespertilionidae n02145910 common Eurasian bat with white-tipped hairs in its coat n02146064 a genus of Vespertilionidae n02146201 North American bat of a brick or rusty red color with hairs tipped with white n02146371 any of numerous medium to small insectivorous bats found worldwide in caves and trees and buildings n02146526 largest and most widely distributed genus of bats n02146700 the small common North American bat; widely distributed n02146879 small bat of southwest United States that lives in caves etc. n02147034 a genus of Vespertilionidae n02147173 rather large North American brown bat; widely distributed n02147328 common brown bat of Europe n02147452 a genus of Vespertilionidae n02147591 drab yellowish big-eared bat that lives in caves n02147747 nearly cosmopolitan genus of very small bats n02147947 small European brown bat n02148088 one of the smallest bats of eastern North America n02148245 of western North America n02148377 a genus of Vespertilionidae n02148512 a large bat of the southwestern United States having spots and enormous ears n02148698 a genus of Vespertilionidae n02148835 any of various Old or New World bats having very long ears n02148991 bat of western North America having extremely large ears n02149136 mastiff bats; freetail bats n02149297 freetail bats n02149420 small swift insectivorous bat with leathery ears and a long tail; common in warm regions n02149653 the common freetail bat of southern United States having short velvety fur; migrates southward for winter n02149861 small brown bat of California and northern Mexico n02150016 mastiff bats n02150134 a soft-furred chocolate-brown bat with folded ears and small wings; often runs along the ground n02150306 true vampire bats n02150482 any of various tropical American bats of the family Desmodontidae that bite mammals and birds to feed on their blood n02150730 type genus of the Desmodontidae: vampire bats n02150885 mouse-sized bat of tropical Central America and South America having sharp incisor and canine teeth; feeds on the blood of birds and mammals n02151108 vampire bats n02151230 similar in size and habits to Desmodus rotundus; of tropical America including southern California and Texas n02151448 system of fluid-filled tubes used by echinoderms in locomotion and feeding and respiration n02151625 a movable organ for flying (one of a pair) n02151940 a wing of an insect n02152064 either of the anterior pair of wings on an insect that has four wings n02152212 either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight n02152446 wing of a bird n02152559 either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wings n02152740 any animal that lives by preying on other animals n02152881 animal hunted or caught for food n02152991 animal hunted for food or sport n02153109 large animals that are hunted for sport n02153203 any bird (as grouse or pheasant) that is hunted for sport n02153445 the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings n02153712 foot adapted for digging as in moles n02153809 a burrowing mammal having limbs adapted for digging n02153959 the foot of an ungulate mammal n02154133 the horny covering of the end of the foot in ungulate mammals n02154264 a hoof divided into two parts at its distal extremity (as of ruminants or swine) n02154416 the foot of a bird n02154620 a foot having the toes connected by folds of skin n02154742 a bird's foot n02154824 a bird's foot having the first and fourth toes of each foot directed backward and the second and third forward n02155014 a bird's foot having the first and second toes of each foot directed backward and the third and fourth forward n02155206 a bird's foot with folds of skin between the toes n02155313 a bird's foot having separate toes each with membranous flaps along the sides n02155448 a small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp) n02155678 (embryology) a two-walled cuplike depression that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina n02155872 toothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell n02156031 small pointed ridge on the exoskeleton of an arthropod n02156140 sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles n02156320 claw of a bear; often used in jewelry n02156413 a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey n02156532 a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods n02156732 a vertebrate animal having four feet or legs or leglike appendages n02156871 an animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking n02157206 an animal having six feet n02157285 an animal with two feet n02157415 the underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish n02157557 the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body n02157954 a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox) n02158066 a short or shortened tail of certain animals n02158213 tail especially of a mammal posterior to and above the anus n02158354 posterior part of a bird's body from which the tail feathers grow n02158494 the skinned tail of cattle; used especially for soups n02158619 either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean n02158739 a short erect tail n02158846 a conspicuously marked or shaped tail n02158972 the solid bony part of the tail of an animal as distinguished from the hair n02159117 the hoof of a horse n02159271 insects; about five-sixths of all known animal species n02159955 small air-breathing arthropod n02160947 an insect that lives in a colony with other insects of the same species n02161078 anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form n02161225 insects that undergo complete metamorphosis n02161338 an insect that strips the leaves from plants n02161457 an insect that carries pollen from one flower to another n02161588 any of various insects that deposit their eggs in plants causing galls in which the larvae feed n02161737 an order of insect identified in 2002 in a 45 million year old piece of amber from the Baltic region n02161944 an order of carnivorous insects usually having long membranous wings and long beaklike heads with chewing mouths at the tip n02162235 any of various carnivorous insects of the order Mecoptera n02162404 a family of insects of the order Mecoptera n02162561 any of various mecopterous insects of the family Panorpidae of the northern hemisphere having a long beak and long antennae; males have a tail like that of a scorpion except it is not venomous n02162831 a family of predacious tropical insects of the order Mecoptera n02163008 any of various mecopterous insects of the family Bittacidae n02163144 minute wingless arthropods: springtails n02163297 any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water n02163616 minute wingless arthropods: telsontails n02163763 any of several minute primitive wingless and eyeless insects having a cone-shaped head; inhabit damp soil or decaying organic matter n02163982 beetles n02164464 insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings n02164973 tiger beetles n02165105 active usually bright-colored beetle that preys on other insects n02165247 the ladybugs n02165456 small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests n02165754 genus of ladybugs n02165877 red ladybug with a black spot on each wing n02166024 genus of ladybugs native to Mexico and Central America; both larvae and adults feed on plants n02166229 introduced into the United States from Mexico; feeds on the foliage of the bean plant n02166436 genus of ladybugs n02166567 a variety of ladybug n02166674 genus of Australian ladybugs n02166826 native to Australia; introduced elsewhere to control scale insects n02166986 ground beetles n02167151 predacious shining black or metallic terrestrial beetle that destroys many injurious insects n02167375 bombardier beetles n02167505 beetle that ejects audibly a pungent vapor when disturbed n02167645 genus of large predaceous ground beetles that feed on injurious caterpillars n02167820 any beetle of the genus Calosoma n02167944 large metallic blue-green beetle that preys on caterpillars; found in North America n02168121 fireflies n02168245 nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs n02168427 the luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a firefly n02168542 long-horned beetles n02168699 long-bodied beetle having very long antennae n02168876 sawyer beetles n02169023 any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers n02169218 large beetle whose larvae bore holes in pine trees n02169345 leaf beetles n02169497 brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves; larvae infest roots and stems n02169705 any small leaf beetle having enlarged hind legs and capable of jumping n02169833 Colorado potato beetles n02169974 black-and-yellow beetle that feeds in adult and larval stages on potato leaves; originally of eastern Rocky Mountains; now worldwide n02170269 carpet beetles n02170400 small beetle whose larvae are household pests feeding on woolen fabrics n02170599 a small black and red and white carpet beetle n02170738 a carpet beetle that is solid black in color n02170848 beetles that prey on other insects n02170993 predacious on other insects; usually brightly colored or metallic n02171164 European beetle; infests beehives n02171254 scarabaeid beetles and stag beetles n02171453 beetle having antennae with hard platelike terminal segments n02171633 scarab or dung beetles n02171869 any of numerous species of stout-bodied beetles having heads with horny spikes n02172182 any of numerous beetles that roll balls of dung on which they feed and in which they lay eggs n02172387 type genus of the Scarabaeidae n02172518 scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians n02172678 any of various dung beetles n02172761 Old World dung beetle that flies with a droning sound n02172870 any of various large usually brown North American leaf-eating beetles common in late spring; the larvae feed on roots of grasses etc. n02173113 large greenish June beetle of southern United States n02173240 a genus of Scarabaeidae n02173373 small metallic green and brown beetle native to eastern Asia; serious plant pest in North America n02173571 genus of beetles whose grubs feed mainly on roots of plants; includes several pests of cultivated grasses n02173784 introduced into United States from the Orient; larvae feed on roots of sugarcane and other grasses n02174001 any of various large chiefly tropical beetles having horns on the head; pest on coconuts n02174153 considered a separate family in some classification systems n02174355 any of various beetles of the family (or subfamily) Melolonthidae n02174521 a genus of Melolonthidae n02174659 any of various large European beetles destructive to vegetation as both larvae and adult n02174870 a genus of Melolonthidae n02175014 common North American beetle: larvae feed on roots and adults on leaves and flowers of e.g. rose bushes or apple trees or grape vines n02175263 considered a separate family in some classification systems n02175440 a genus of Cetoniidae n02175569 a common metallic green European beetle: larvae feed on plant roots and adults on leaves and flowers of e.g. roses n02175791 stag beetles n02175916 a kind of lamellicorn beetle; the male has branched mandibles resembling antlers n02176073 click beetles and certain fireflies n02176261 any of various widely distributed beetles n02176439 able to right itself when on its back by flipping into the air with a clicking sound n02176611 tropical click beetles n02176747 tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots n02176916 wormlike larva of various elaterid beetles; feeds on roots of many crop plants n02177068 water beetles n02177196 any of numerous aquatic beetles usually having a smooth oval body and flattened hind legs for swimming n02177376 whirligig beetles n02177506 aquatic beetle that circles rapidly on the water surface n02177644 deathwatch beetles n02177775 bores through wood making a ticking sound popularly thought to presage death n02177972 any of several families of mostly small beetles that feed on plants and plant products; especially snout beetles and seed beetles n02178244 true weevils: snout beetles n02178411 small weevil having a prolonged snout; destructive to e.g. grains and nuts n02178563 weevils destructive of cultivated plants n02178717 greyish weevil that lays its eggs in cotton bolls destroying the cotton n02178886 blister beetles n02179012 beetle that produces a secretion that blisters the skin n02179192 any of various beetles that exude an oily substance from the leg joints that deters enemies n02179340 green beetle of southern Europe n02179429 large family of bark-boring or wood-boring short-beaked beetles; very destructive to forest and fruit trees n02179714 type genus of the Scolytidae comprising numerous small bark beetles n02179891 a vector of the fungus causing Dutch elm disease n02180046 genus of small bark beetles destructive especially to mature conifers n02180233 small beetle that bores tunnels in the bark and wood of trees; related to weevils n02180427 small beetle that likes to bore through the bark of spruce trees and eat the cambium which eventually kills the tree; "the spruce bark beetle is the major tree-killing insect pest of Alaska spruce forests" n02180742 rove beetles n02180875 active beetle typically having predatory or scavenging habits n02181013 a family of arthropods including darkling beetles and mealworms n02181235 sluggish hard-bodied black terrestrial weevil whose larvae feed on e.g. decaying plant material or grain n02181477 the larva of beetles of the family Tenebrionidae n02181599 flour beetles n02181724 an insect that infests flour and stored grains n02181863 seed beetles n02182045 a small beetle that infests the seeds of legumes n02182220 type genus of the Bruchidae n02182355 larvae live in and feed on seeds of the pea plant n02182498 a genus of Bruchidae n02182642 larvae live in and feed on growing or stored beans n02182796 a genus of Bruchidae n02182930 brown weevil that infests stored grain especially rice n02183096 a beetle from China that has been found in the United States and is a threat to hardwood trees; lives inside the tree; no natural predators in the United States n02183353 web spinners n02183507 any of a small order of slender typically tropical insects that nest in colonies in silken tunnels that they spin n02183697 sucking lice n02183857 wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals n02184114 true lice: human lice and related forms n02184270 type genus of Pediculidae: true lice infecting humans n02184473 head or body louse n02184589 infests the head and body of humans n02184720 a parasitic louse that infests the body of human beings n02184881 crab lice n02185007 true lice: crab lice n02185167 a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body n02185337 biting lice n02185481 wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds n02185694 chicken lice n02185814 a louse parasitic on poultry n02185973 fleas n02186153 any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap n02186399 many common fleas attacking humans and domestic animals n02186586 type genus of the Pulicidae n02186717 the most common flea attacking humans n02186834 an arthropod genus of fleas n02187022 a former usage synonymous with Ctenocephalides n02187150 flea that attacks dogs and cats n02187279 flea that breeds chiefly on cats and dogs and rats n02187427 a genus of Siphonaptera n02187554 small tropical flea; the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans n02187759 a genus of Siphonaptera n02187900 parasitic on especially the heads of chickens n02188065 a large order of insects having a single pair of wings and sucking or piercing mouths; includes true flies and mosquitoes and gnats and crane flies n02188699 insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking or lapping or piercing n02189214 gall midges n02189363 fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants n02189535 a genus of Cecidomyidae n02189670 small fly whose larvae damage wheat and other grains n02189822 two-winged flies especially the families: Muscidae; Gasterophilidae; Calliphoridae; Tachinidae n02190015 two-winged flies especially the housefly n02190166 two-winged insects characterized by active flight n02190465 scalelike structure between the base of the wing and the halter of a two-winged fly n02190648 type genus of the Muscidae: houseflies n02190790 common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases n02190963 flies closely related to the Muscidae: tsetse flies n02191131 type genus of the Glossinidae: tsetse flies n02191273 bloodsucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc. n02191449 blowflies n02191617 type genus of the Calliphoridae: blowflies n02191773 large usually hairy metallic blue or green fly; lays eggs in carrion or dung or wounds n02191979 blowfly with iridescent blue body; makes a loud buzzing noise in flight n02192127 greenbottle flies n02192252 blowfly with brilliant coppery green body n02192388 flesh flies n02192513 fly whose larvae feed on carrion or the flesh of living animals n02192673 parasites on other insects n02192814 bristly fly whose larvae live parasitically in caterpillars and other insects; important in control of noxious insects n02193009 any of various large flies that annoy livestock n02193163 stout-bodied hairy dipterous fly whose larvae are parasites on humans and other mammals n02193357 horse botflies n02193496 type genus of the Gasterophilidae: horse botflies n02193665 parasitic chiefly on horses n02193799 New World botflies n02193955 type genus of the Cuterebridae n02194078 larvae live under the skin of domestic mammals and humans n02194249 large tropical American fly; parasitic on humans and other mammals n02194414 warble flies n02194599 type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies n02194750 larvae are parasitic on sheep n02194887 in some classifications considered the type genus of the family Hypodermatidae: warble flies n02195091 hairy bee-like fly whose larvae produce lumpy abscesses (warbles) under the skin of cattle n02195257 a lumpy abscess under the hide of domestic mammals caused by larvae of a botfly or warble fly n02195403 horseflies n02195526 large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals n02195693 bee flies n02195819 hairy nectar-eating fly that resembles a bee; larvae are parasitic on larvae of bees and related insects n02195996 robber flies n02196119 swift predatory fly having a strong body like a bee with the proboscis hardened for sucking juices of other insects captured on the wing n02196344 any of numerous small insects whose larvae feed on fruits n02196542 fruit flies; some leaf miners n02196761 a genus of Trypetidae n02196896 larvae bore into and feed on apples n02197048 Mediterranean fruit flies n02197185 small black-and-white fly that damages citrus and other fruits by implanting eggs that hatch inside the fruit n02197413 fruit flies n02197545 a genus of Drosophilidae n02197689 small fruit fly used by Thomas Hunt Morgan in studying basic mechanisms of inheritance n02197877 flies whose larvae feed on pickles and imperfectly sealed preserves n02198021 leaf miners n02198129 any of various small moths or dipterous flies whose larvae burrow into and feed on leaf tissue especially of the family Gracilariidae n02198332 winged or wingless dipterans: louse flies n02198532 bloodsucking dipterous fly parasitic on birds and mammals n02198714 type genus of the Hippoboscidae n02198859 winged fly parasitic on horses n02198996 an arthropod genus of wingless flies including the sheep ked n02199170 wingless fly that is an external parasite on sheep and cattle n02199352 European genus of bloodsucking flies n02199502 small black European fly introduced into North America; sucks blood from cattle especially at the base of the horn n02199712 mosquitoes; fungus gnats; crane flies; gnats; sand flies n02199999 mosquitoes n02200198 two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals n02200509 larva of a mosquito n02200630 (British usage) mosquito n02200705 yellow-fever mosquitos n02200850 mosquito that transmits yellow fever and dengue n02201000 striped native of Japan thriving in southwestern and midwestern United States and spreading to the Caribbean; potential carrier of serious diseases n02201252 malaria mosquitoes; distinguished by the adult's head-downward stance and absence of breathing tubes in the larvae n02201497 any mosquito of the genus Anopheles n02201626 transmits the malaria parasite n02201758 type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface n02202006 common house mosquito n02202124 widespread tropical mosquito that transmits filarial worms n02202287 any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies n02202509 biting midges; sand flies n02202678 minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects n02202878 type genus of the Ceratopogonidae n02203008 midges n02203152 minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water n02203332 type genus of the Chironomidae n02203457 fungus gnats n02203592 mosquito-like insect whose larvae feed on fungi or decaying vegetation n02203739 very small two-winged flies with hairy wings that develop in moss and damp vegetable matter: sand flies n02203978 a fly of the family Psychodidae n02204084 small bloodsucking sand flies that resemble moths n02204249 any of various small dipterous flies; bloodsucking females can transmit sandfly fever and leishmaniasis n02204460 fungus gnats n02204585 type genus of the Sciaridae: fungus gnat n02204722 minute blackish gregarious flies destructive to mushrooms and seedlings n02204907 larva of fungus gnat that feed on cereals and other grains; they march in large companies in regular order when the food is exhausted n02205095 crane flies n02205219 long-legged slender flies that resemble large mosquitoes but do not bite n02205383 blackflies and sand flies n02205523 type genus of the Simuliidae: blackflies n02205673 small blackish stout-bodied biting fly having aquatic larvae; sucks the blood of birds as well as humans and other mammals n02205896 an order of insects including: bees; wasps; ants; ichneumons; sawflies; gall wasps; etc. n02206270 insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing n02206624 bees n02206856 any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species n02207179 stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen n02207345 fertile egg-laying female bee n02207449 sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae n02207647 a wingless sterile ant or termite having a large head and powerful jaws adapted for defending the colony n02207805 sterile bee specialized to collect food and maintain the hive n02207942 honeybees; carpenter bees; bumblebees n02208143 type genus of the Apidae: honeybees n02208280 social bee often domesticated for the honey it produces n02208498 a strain of bees that originated in Brazil in the 1950s as a cross between an aggressive African bee and a honeybee; retains most of the traits of the African bee; now spread as far north as Texas n02208848 dark-colored ill-tempered honeybee supposedly of German origin n02208979 greyish highly productive European honeybee that has a quiet disposition n02209111 yellowish honeybee resembling the Carniolan bee in its habits n02209230 carpenter bees n02209354 large solitary bee that lays eggs in tunnels bored into wood or plant stems n02209508 bumblebees n02209624 robust hairy social bee of temperate regions n02209755 a large bee that resembles the bumblebee but lacks pollen-collecting apparatus and a worker caste n02209964 a bee that is parasitic in the nests of bumblebees n02210096 a large family of solitary short-tongued bees most of which burrow in the ground n02210291 a solitary burrowing short-tongued bee n02210427 a bee that is a member of the genus Andrena n02210567 a genus of bee; some are important pollinators of legumes n02210728 a family of small solitary bees; many are valuable pollinators for agriculture n02210921 a common solitary bee important for pollinating alfalfa in the western United States n02211099 leaf-cutting and mason bees n02211283 type genus of the Megachilidae: leaf-cutting bees n02211444 bee that cuts rounded pieces from leaves and flowers to line its nest n02211627 any of numerous solitary bees that build nests of hardened mud and sand n02211773 potter bees n02211896 solitary bee that builds nests of mud or pebbles cemented together and attached to a plant n02212062 social or solitary hymenopterans typically having a slender body with the abdomen attached by a narrow stalk and having a formidable sting n02212323 an arthropod family of the order Hymenoptera including: yellow jackets; hornets; mason wasps n02212602 mostly social nest-building wasps n02212811 type genus of the Vespidae: various hornets and yellow jackets n02212958 any of several social wasps that construct nests of a substance like paper n02213107 large stinging paper wasp n02213239 European hornet introduced into the United States n02213362 sometimes considered a subgenus of Vespa: social wasps n02213543 a variety of vespid wasp n02213663 North American hornet n02213788 small yellow-marked social wasp commonly nesting in the ground n02213967 a genus of Vespidae n02214096 a variety of paper wasp n02214203 mason wasps n02214341 any of various solitary wasps that construct nests of hardened mud for their young n02214499 any of various solitary wasps that construct vase-shaped cells of mud for their eggs n02214660 a family of wasps n02214773 a solitary wasp of the family Mutillidae; the body has a coat of brightly colored velvety hair and the females are wingless n02214972 families Sphecidae and Stizidae n02215161 any of various solitary wasps n02215334 mud daubers; some digger wasps n02215496 mud daubers n02215621 solitary wasp that constructs nests of hardened mud or clay for the young n02215770 solitary wasp that digs nests in the soil and stocks them with paralyzed insects for the larvae n02215941 cicada killers n02216066 large solitary wasps: cicada killer n02216211 large black or rust-colored wasp that preys on cicadas n02216365 wasp that constructs mud cells on a solid base in which females place eggs laid in paralyzed insect larvae n02216547 a family of Hymenoptera n02216740 small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants n02216924 type genus of the Cynipidae: gall wasps n02217050 cynipid gall wasps, especially causing oak-apple galls n02217201 cynipid gall wasps, chiefly affecting oaks n02217334 an arthropod family including: chalcidflies n02217563 any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects n02217839 larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains n02217997 type genus of the Chalcididae n02218134 a variety of chalcid fly n02218235 ichneumon flies n02218371 hymenopterous insect that resembles a wasp and whose larvae are parasitic on caterpillars and other insect larvae n02218563 sawflies n02218713 insect whose female has a saw-like ovipositor for inserting eggs into the leaf or stem tissue of a host plant n02218912 birch leaf miner n02219015 small black sawfly native to Europe but established in eastern United States; larvae mine the leaves of birches causing serious defoliation n02219234 ants n02219486 social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers n02219901 a genus of Formicidae n02220055 small red ant of warm regions; a common household pest n02220225 tiny glossy black ant; nests outdoors but invades houses for food n02220393 army ants n02220518 tropical nomadic ant that preys mainly on other insects n02220676 carpenter ants n02220804 ant that nests in decaying wood in which it bores tunnels for depositing eggs n02220960 fire ants n02221083 omnivorous ant of tropical and subtropical America that can inflict a painful sting n02221240 type genus of the Formicidae n02221414 reddish-brown European ant typically living in anthills in woodlands n02221571 any of various ants captured as larvae and enslaved by another species n02221715 an ant frequently enslaved n02221820 an ant that attacks colonies of other ant species and carries off the young to be reared as slave ants n02222035 slave-making ant widely distributed over the northern hemisphere n02222199 bulldog ants n02222321 any of the large fierce Australian ants of the genus Myrmecia n02222459 Amazon ants n02222582 small reddish slave-making ant species n02222718 order of social insects that live in colonies, including: termites; often placed in subclass Exopterygota n02223009 termites n02223151 type genus of the Termitidae n02223266 whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood n02223520 any of various termites that live in and feed on dry wood that is not connected with the soil n02223694 includes species highly destructive to structures and living trees n02223901 destructive United States termite n02224023 destructive European termite n02224141 large widely distributed family of termites of temperate to tropical regions n02224323 primitive termites n02224466 primitive genus of termites; mostly extinct; sometimes considered the most primitive Isoptera n02224713 Australian termite; sole living species of Mastotermes; called a living fossil; apparent missing link between cockroaches and termites n02224937 an extinct termite found in amber in southern Mexico n02225081 extinct termite found in amber in the Dominican Republic n02225231 primitive termites of warm regions n02225407 type genus of Kalotermitidae; termites destructive of wood and living trees n02225577 genus of dry wood termites; cosmopolitan in distribution; sometimes considered a subgenus of Kalotermes n02225798 extremely destructive dry-wood termite of warm regions n02225959 grasshoppers and locusts; crickets n02226183 any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts n02226429 terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping n02226598 short-horned grasshoppers; true locusts n02226821 grasshopper with short antennae n02226970 migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae n02227119 a genus of Acrididae n02227247 Old World locust that travels in vast swarms stripping large areas of vegetation n02227430 New World migratory locusts and common American grasshoppers n02227604 serious pest of grain-growing and range areas of central and western United States n02227773 long-horned grasshoppers; katydids n02227966 grasshoppers with long threadlike antennae and well-developed stridulating organs on the forewings of the male n02228215 katydids n02228341 large green long-horned grasshopper of North America; males produce shrill sounds by rubbing together special organs on the forewings n02228565 a genus of Tettigoniidae n02228697 large dark wingless cricket-like katydid of arid parts of western United States n02228874 long-horned grasshoppers n02229023 sand crickets n02229156 large wingless nocturnal grasshopper that burrows in loose soil along the Pacific coast of the United States n02229385 crickets n02229544 leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together n02229765 digs in moist soil and feeds on plant roots n02229867 common house and field crickets n02230023 lives in human dwellings; naturalized in parts of America n02230187 common American black cricket; attacks crops and also enters dwellings n02230355 tree crickets n02230480 pale arboreal American cricket noted for loud stridulation n02230634 pale yellowish tree cricket widely distributed in North America n02230782 in some classifications considered a suborder of Orthoptera: stick insects; leaf insects n02231052 large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and leaf insects n02231307 stick insects n02231487 any of various mostly tropical insects having long twiglike bodies n02231680 a genus of Phasmidae n02231803 a variety of stick insect n02231930 leaf insects n02232086 type genus of the Phyllidae n02232223 tropical insect having a flattened leaflike body; common in southern Asia and the East Indies n02232408 subclass of insects characterized by gradual and usually incomplete metamorphosis n02232606 in some classifications replaced by the orders (here suborders) Blattodea (cockroaches) and Manteodea (mantids); in former classifications often subsumed under a much broader order Orthoptera n02232951 cockroaches and mantids n02233096 cockroaches; in some classifications considered an order n02233338 any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests n02233577 domestic cockroaches n02233767 type genus of the Blattidae: cockroaches infesting buildings worldwide n02233943 dark brown cockroach originally from orient now nearly cosmopolitan in distribution n02234181 cosmopolitan genus of large cockroaches n02234355 large reddish brown free-flying cockroach originally from southern United States but now widely distributed n02234570 widely distributed in warm countries n02234719 small cockroaches n02234848 small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest n02235078 giant cockroaches n02235205 large tropical American cockroaches n02235321 a family of Blattodea n02235465 cockroaches n02235575 mantises; in former classifications considered a suborder of Orthoptera n02235761 mantises n02235911 type genus of the Mantidae: mantises n02236044 predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer n02236241 the common mantis n02236355 general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate n02236495 plant bugs; bedbugs; some true bugs; also includes suborders Heteroptera (true bugs) and Homoptera (e.g., aphids, plant lice and cicadas) n02236896 insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis n02237239 leaf bugs n02237424 small bright-colored insect that feeds on plant juices n02237581 a variety of leaf bug n02237730 a genus of Miridae n02237868 yellow or orange leaf bug with four black stripes down the back; widespread in central and eastern North America n02238113 plant-sucking bugs n02238235 vector of viral plant diseases n02238358 widespread plant and fruit pest n02238474 lace bugs n02238594 small bug having body and wings covered with a lacy network of raised lines n02238743 lygaeid bugs n02238887 a true bug: usually bright-colored; pest of cultivated crops and some fruit trees n02239073 chinch bugs n02239192 small black-and-white insect that feeds on cereal grasses n02239347 squash bugs and leaf-footed bugs n02239528 a true bug n02239659 squash bugs n02239774 large black American bug that sucks sap of vines of the gourd family n02239934 leaf-footed bugs n02240068 large sap-sucking bug with leaflike expansions on the legs n02240223 wingless flat-bodied bloodsucking insects n02240377 type genus of the Cimicidae: bedbugs n02240517 bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood n02240706 aquatic carnivorous insects n02240852 type genus of the Notonectidae: backswimmers n02241008 predaceous aquatic insect that swims on its back and may inflict painful bites n02241184 true bugs n02241426 any of various insects of the order Hemiptera and especially of the suborder Heteroptera n02241569 true bugs: insects whose forewings are membranous but have leathery tips n02241799 a true bug: large aquatic bug adapted to living in or on the surface of water n02242004 water bugs n02242137 large water bug with piercing and sucking mouthparts; feeds on young fishes n02242293 water scorpions n02242455 long-legged aquatic insect having the front legs fitted for seizing and holding prey and the abdomen extended by a long breathing tube n02242669 type genus of the Nepidae: typical elongate-oval water scorpions n02242816 elongate very slender water scorpions n02242942 water bugs n02243065 type genus of the Corixidae: boat bugs n02243209 carnivorous aquatic bug having paddle-like hind legs n02243351 an arthropod family that includes water striders n02243562 long-legged bug that skims about on the surface of water n02243744 type genus of the Gerrididae n02243878 a variety of water strider n02244007 assassin bugs n02244173 a true bug: long-legged predacious bug living mostly on other insects; a few suck blood of mammals n02244396 conenoses n02244515 large bloodsucking bug n02244670 a genus of Reduviidae n02244797 large predatory North American bug that sucks the blood of other insects n02244963 firebugs n02245111 a true bug: brightly colored bug that can exude a stain n02245239 a genus of slender long-legged bugs that feed on the developing seeds of cotton and stain it n02245443 a true bug: bug that damages and stains the lint of developing cotton n02245592 plant lice (aphids); whiteflies; cicadas; leafhoppers; plant hoppers; scale insects and mealybugs; spittle insects n02246011 insects having membranous forewings and hind wings n02246284 whiteflies n02246487 type genus of the Aleyrodidae n02246628 minute insect that feeds on plant juices; related to scale insects n02246822 a genus of Aleyrodidae n02246941 whitefly that attacks citrus trees n02247076 a genus of Aleyrodidae n02247216 whitefly that inhabits greenhouses n02247363 sweet-potato whitefly n02247511 a variety of whitefly n02247655 a strain of pest accidentally imported into Florida from the Middle East then spread to California where it is a very serious pest feeding on almost all vegetable crops and poinsettias n02247950 a strain of bacteria that is resistant to all antibiotics n02248062 feeds primarily on cotton n02248147 scale insects and mealybugs n02248368 scale insects and mealybugs n02248510 small homopterous insect that usually lives and feeds on plants and secretes a protective waxy covering n02248744 scale insects n02248887 an insect active in all stages n02249011 type genus of the Coccidae n02249134 pest on citrus trees n02249256 any of various insects that secrete a waxy substance n02249365 armored scales n02249515 insect having a firm covering of wax especially in the female n02249673 a genus of Diaspididae n02249809 small east Asian insect naturalized in the United States that damages fruit trees n02249995 cochineal insects n02250133 type genus of the Dactylopiidae n02250280 Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye n02250464 scalelike insects: mealybugs n02250653 type genus of the Pseudococcidae n02250822 scalelike plant-eating insect coated with a powdery waxy secretion; destructive especially of fruit trees n02251067 destructive especially to citrus n02251233 Asiatic insect introduced accidentally into United States; pest on citrus and apple trees n02251452 a genus of Pseudococcidae n02251593 feeds on a wide variety of cultivated plants but especially destructive to citrus n02251775 any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants n02252039 plant lice n02252226 any of various small plant-sucking insects n02252429 small soft-bodied plant lice n02252608 type genus of the Aphididae: injurious to fruit trees and vegetables n02252799 bright green aphid; feeds on and causes curling of apple leaves n02252972 blackish aphid that infests e.g. beans and sugar beets n02253127 greenish aphid; pest on garden and crop plants n02253264 yellowish green aphid that is especially destructive to peaches n02253391 important pest of chrysanthemums n02253494 excretes a honeylike substance eaten by ants n02253592 woolly aphids n02253715 secretes a waxy substance like a mass of fine curly white cotton or woolly threads n02253913 primarily a bark feeder on aerial parts and roots of apple and other trees n02254110 a genus of Aphididae n02254246 attacks alders n02254370 plant lice n02254531 type genus of the Adelgidae: plant lice n02254697 any of various insects that feed and form galls on conifers n02254901 a variety of adelgid n02255023 a variety of adelgid n02255144 a genus of Adelgidae n02255270 a variety of adelgid n02255391 an insect that feeds on hemlocks; its egg sacs are small fuzzy white balls like artificial snow on a Christmas tree n02255567 plant lice n02255698 type genus of the Phylloxeridae: plant lice n02255855 destructive to various grape plants n02256010 jumping plant lice n02256172 small active cicada-like insect with hind legs adapted for leaping; feeds on plant juices n02256365 cicadas n02256542 type genus of the Cicadidae: cicadas n02256656 stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone n02256882 harvest flies n02257003 its distinctive song is heard during July and August n02257149 seventeen-year locust n02257284 North American cicada; appears in great numbers at infrequent intervals because the nymphs take 13 to 17 years to mature n02257536 froghoppers or spittlebugs n02257715 small leaping herbivorous insect that lives in a mass of protective froth which it and its larvae secrete n02257985 a variety of spittlebug n02258065 a genus of Cercopidae n02258198 North American insect that severely damages grasses n02258354 a genus of Cercopidae n02258508 North American insect that attacks pines n02258629 feeds on pines in northern United States n02258780 leafhoppers n02258910 family of small leafhoppers coextensive with the Cicadellidae and not distinguished from it in some classifications n02259136 a variety of leafhopper n02259212 small leaping insect that sucks the juices of plants n02259377 related to the leafhoppers and spittlebugs but rarely damages cultivated plants n02259565 plant hoppers: treehoppers n02259708 small leaping insect that sucks juices of branches and twigs n02259844 plant hoppers: lantern flies n02259987 large brightly marked tropical insect with a process like a snout that was formerly thought to emit light n02260183 an order of insects: includes booklice and bark-lice n02260421 small soft-bodied insect with chewing mouthparts and either no wings or two pairs n02260623 a family of small soft-bodied insects that feed on decaying vegetation; related to booklice n02260863 small winged insect living on the bark and leaves of trees and feeding on e.g. fungi and decaying plant matter n02261063 any of several insects living on the bark of plants n02261184 booklice n02261286 a genus of Psocidae n02261419 minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers n02261630 a genus of Psocidae n02261757 a variety of booklouse n02261883 mayflies n02262062 in some former classifications: name for the Ephemeroptera n02262178 short-lived insect n02262324 mayflies n02262449 slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days n02262679 stoneflies n02262803 primitive winged insect with a flattened body; used as bait by fishermen; aquatic gilled larvae are carnivorous and live beneath stones n02263038 an order of insects including: lacewings; antlions; dobsonflies; alderflies; fish flies; mantispids; spongeflies n02263378 insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins n02263717 antlions n02263848 type genus of the Myrmeleontidae: antlions n02264021 winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants n02264232 the larva of any of several insects n02264363 any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids n02264591 carnivorous larva of lacewing flies n02264734 green lacewings n02264885 pale green unpleasant-smelling lacewing fly having carnivorous larvae n02265076 a variety of green lacewing n02265177 brown lacewings n02265330 small dark-colored lacewing fly n02265471 in some classifications considered a separate order: alderflies; dobsonflies; snake flies n02265717 dobsons n02265860 type genus of the Corydalidae n02266050 large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male; aquatic larvae often used as bait n02266269 large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait n02266421 similar to but smaller than the dobsonfly; larvae are used as fishing bait n02266580 an arthropod family including: alderflies n02266732 type genus of the Sialidae n02266864 dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae n02267019 a family of arthropods of the suborder Megaloptera, including snakeflies n02267208 predatory insect of western North America having a long necklike prothorax n02267356 mantispids n02267483 insect that resembles a mantis; larvae are parasites in the nests of spiders and wasps n02267644 an arthropod family of the order Neuroptera that includes spongeflies n02267826 hairy-bodied insect whose larvae feed on freshwater sponges n02267975 dragonflies and damselflies n02268148 large primitive predatory aquatic insect having two pairs of membranous wings n02268334 dragonflies n02268443 slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc. n02268746 damselflies n02268853 slender non-stinging insect similar to but smaller than the dragonfly but having wings folded when at rest n02269015 an order of insects consisting of caddis flies n02269196 caddis fly n02269340 small moth-like insect having two pairs of hairy membranous wings and aquatic larvae n02269522 insect larva that constructs a protective case around its body n02269657 larva of the caddis fly; constructs a case of silk covered with sand or plant debris n02269829 firebrats; silverfish; machilids n02270011 primitive wingless insects: bristletail n02270200 small wingless insect with a long bristlelike tail n02270326 firebrats n02270473 type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish n02270623 silver-grey wingless insect found in houses feeding on book bindings and starched clothing n02270810 a genus of Lepismatidae n02270945 lives in warm moist areas e.g. around furnaces n02271087 jumping bristletails n02271222 wingless insect living in dark moist places as under dead tree trunks; they make erratic leaps when disturbed n02271427 thrips n02271570 an insect of the order Thysanoptera n02271740 thrips n02271897 any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive n02272152 tobacco thrips n02272286 injurious to growing tobacco and peanuts n02272428 type genus of the Thripidae n02272552 injurious to onion plants and sometimes tobacco n02272707 earwigs and a few related forms n02272871 any of numerous insects of the order Dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen n02273120 typical earwigs n02273254 type genus of Forficulidae n02273392 sometimes destructive to cultivated bulbs n02273545 moths and butterflies n02274024 insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales n02274259 diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings n02274516 large beautifully colored butterflies n02274822 medium to large butterflies found worldwide typically having brightly colored wings and much-reduced nonfunctional forelegs carried folded on the breast n02275372 type genus of the Nymphalidae: mourning cloak butterflies n02275560 of temperate regions; having dark purple wings with yellow borders n02275773 brilliantly colored; larvae feed on nettles n02275921 painted beauty and red admiral n02276078 American butterfly having dark brown wings with white and golden orange spots n02276258 any of several brightly colored butterflies n02276355 of temperate Europe and Asia; having black wings with red and white markings n02276527 mainly dark northern butterflies with white wing bars n02276749 Eurasian butterfly with brown wings and white markings n02276902 North American butterfly with blue-black wings crossed by a broad white band n02277094 similar to the banded purple but with red spots on underwing surfaces n02277268 showy American butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller n02277422 nymphalid butterfly having angular notches on the outer edges of the forewings n02277556 a widely distributed family of butterflies common near the edges of woods n02277742 any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae n02277895 comma butterflies n02278024 anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing n02278210 butterfly with brownish wings marked with black and silver n02278343 fritillaries n02278463 butterfly with silver spots on the underside of the hind wings n02278601 fritillaries n02278704 large Old World butterflies n02278839 large richly colored butterfly n02278980 large European butterfly the male of which has wings shaded with purple n02279127 a genus of Nymphalidae n02279257 European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot n02279442 small family of usually tropical butterflies: monarch butterflies n02279637 large tropical butterfly with degenerate forelegs and an unpleasant taste n02279819 type genus of the Danaidae: monarch butterflies n02279972 large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed n02280223 arthropod family including cabbage butterflies; sulphur butterflies n02280458 any of numerous pale-colored butterflies having three pairs of well-developed legs n02280649 white butterfly whose larvae (cabbageworms) feed on cabbage n02280845 type genus of the Pieridae n02281015 small widely distributed form n02281136 Old World form of cabbage butterfly n02281267 common North American form of cabbage butterfly n02281406 any of numerous yellow or orange butterflies n02281552 family of small usually brilliantly colored butterflies; males have short forelegs n02281787 any of various butterflies of the family Lycaenidae n02281987 type genus of the Lycaenidae; small slender butterflies with upper surface of wings usually metallic blue or green or copper n02282257 any of numerous small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae n02282385 any of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae having coppery wings n02282553 common copper butterfly of central and eastern North America n02282716 large and widely distributed genus of hairstreak butterflies n02282903 small butterflies having striped markings under the wings n02283077 larvae are pests of various economic plants n02283201 typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae n02283617 any of various moths that have powdery wings n02283728 leaf rollers and codling moths n02283951 any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls n02284224 moth whose larvae form nests by rolling and tying leaves with spun silk n02284367 type genus of the Tortricidae n02284513 tea tortrix n02284611 small Indian moth infesting e.g. tea and coffee plants n02284771 orange tortrix n02284884 California moth whose larvae live in especially oranges n02285052 codling moths n02285179 a small grey moth whose larvae live in apples and English walnuts n02285359 tussock moths n02285548 dull-colored moth whose larvae have tufts of hair on the body and feed on the leaves of many deciduous trees n02285801 larva of a tussock moth n02285909 type genus of the Lymantriidae; a pest (Lymantria means `destroyer') n02286089 European moth introduced into North America; a serious pest of shade trees n02286271 a genus of Lymantriidae n02286425 small brown and white European moth introduced into eastern United States; pest of various shade and fruit trees n02286654 white furry-bodied European moth with a yellow tail tuft n02286815 measuring worms n02287004 slender-bodied broad-winged moth whose larvae are called measuring worms n02287204 geometrid moths n02287352 moth whose larvae are spring cankerworms n02287476 geometrid moths n02287622 North American moth with grey-winged males and wingless females; larvae are fall cankerworms n02287799 green caterpillar of a geometrid moth; pest of various fruit and shade trees n02287987 variably colored looper; larva of Paleacrita vernata n02288122 green or brown white-striped looper; larva of Alsophila pometaria n02288268 small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family Geometridae n02288473 bee moths; corn borers; flour moths n02288789 usually tropical slender-bodied long-legged moth whose larvae are crop pests n02289061 type genus of the Pyralidae n02289177 a genus of Pyralidae n02289307 moth whose larvae live in and feed on bee honeycombs n02289466 moths whose larvae are corn borers n02289610 native to Europe; in America the larvae bore into the stem and crown of corn and other plants n02289845 moth whose larvae are flour moths n02289988 small moth whose larvae damage stored grain and flour n02290153 small moths whose larvae spin silken tunnels and feed on stored food products n02290340 small moth whose larvae feed on tobacco and other dried plant products n02290521 a genus of Pyralidae n02290664 a moth whose larvae feed on and mat together with webbing various stored products of vegetable origin n02290870 moth whose larvae attack dried fruits and cereal products n02291024 clothes moths; carpet moths; leaf miners n02291220 small dull-colored moth with chewing mouthparts n02291391 clothes moths n02291572 small yellowish moths whose larvae feed on wool or fur n02291748 any of several small yellowish or buff-colored moths whose larvae eat organic matter e.g. woolens n02291940 type genus of the Tineidae: clothes moths n02292085 the larvae live in tubes of its food material fastened with silk that it spins n02292272 webbing clothes moths n02292401 moth that forms a web in which it lives n02292564 carpet moths n02292692 larvae feed on carpets and other woolens n02292850 leaf miners n02292980 small dull or metallic-colored tineoid moths whose larvae mine in plant leaves n02293135 important economic pests n02293352 small slender-winged moths whose larvae are agricultural pests n02293560 type genus of the Gelechiidae: pink bollworms n02293715 small brown moth whose larvae bore into flowers and bolls of cotton n02293868 moth whose larvae feed on grain n02293974 grain moths n02294097 small moth whose larvae feed on kernels of stored grains n02294279 potato moths n02294407 greyish-brown moth whose larva is the potato tuberworm n02294577 larva of potato moth; mines in leaves and stems of e.g. potatoes and tobacco n02294761 cutworms; armyworms n02295064 usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests n02295390 North American moth whose larvae feed on young plant stems cutting them off at the ground n02295570 type genus of the Noctuidae: moths whose larvae are cutworms n02295717 moths whose larvae are cutworms: underwings n02295870 moth having dull forewings and brightly colored hind wings n02296021 moth having dull forewings and red-marked hind wings n02296150 antler moths n02296276 European moth with white antler-like markings on the forewings; the larvae damage pastures and grasslands n02296480 a genus of Noctuidae n02296612 medium-sized moth whose larvae are corn earworms n02296756 moths whose larvae are army cutworms n02296912 larvae (of a noctuid moth) that travel in large groups and destroy grains and alfalfa in the midwestern states n02297127 moths whose larvae are armyworms n02297294 moth whose destructive larvae travel in multitudes n02297442 noctuid moth larvae that travel in multitudes destroying especially grass and grain n02297635 moths whose larvae are armyworms n02297819 moth whose larvae are beet armyworms n02297938 moth larva that eats foliage of beets and other vegetables n02298095 moth whose larvae are fall armyworms n02298218 larva of a migratory American noctuid moth; destroys grasses and small grains n02298379 hawkmoths n02298541 any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed n02298833 moths whose larvae are tobacco hornworms or tomato hornworms n02299039 moth whose larvae are tobacco hornworms n02299157 large green white-striped hawkmoth larva that feeds on tobacco and related plants; similar to tomato hornworm n02299378 moth whose larvae are tomato hornworms n02299505 large green white-striped hawkmoth larva that feeds on tomato and potato plants; similar to tobacco hornworm n02299715 death's-head moth n02299846 European hawkmoth with markings on the back resembling a human skull n02300018 Chinese silkworm moth n02300173 moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk n02300378 type genus of the Bombycidae: Chinese silkworm moth n02300554 stocky creamy-white Asiatic moth found almost entirely under human care; the source of most of the silk commerce n02300797 the commercially bred hairless white caterpillar of the domestic silkworm moth which spins a cocoon that can be processed to yield silk fiber; the principal source of commercial silk n02301072 important and widely distributed family of moths including some of the largest insects known n02301452 large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons n02301782 type genus of the Saturniidae: emperor moth n02301935 large moth of temperate forests of Eurasia having heavily scaled transparent wings n02302124 imperial moths n02302244 large American moth having yellow wings with purplish or brownish markings; larvae feed on e.g. maple and pine trees n02302459 any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae n02302620 larva of a saturniid moth; spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon n02302853 luna moths n02302969 large pale-green American moth with long-tailed hind wings and a yellow crescent-shaped mark on each forewing n02303167 American silkworm moth n02303284 North American silkworm moth; larvae feed on the leaves of forest trees n02303448 silkworm moths n02303585 large Asiatic moth introduced into the United States; larvae feed on the ailanthus n02303777 large green silkworm of the cynthia moth n02303917 io moth n02304036 large yellow American moth having a large eyelike spot on each hind wing; the larvae have stinging spines n02304229 large moths whose larvae produce silk of high quality n02304432 very large yellowish-brown American silkworm moth with large eyespots on hind wings; larvae feed on fruit and shade trees n02304657 a Chinese moth that produces a brownish silk n02304797 oriental moth that produces brownish silk n02304967 atlas moth n02305085 giant saturniid moth widespread in Asia; sometimes cultured for silk n02305245 tiger moths n02305407 stout-bodied broad-winged moth with conspicuously striped or spotted wings; larvae are hairy caterpillars n02305636 medium-sized moth with long richly colored and intricately patterned wings; larvae are called woolly bears n02305799 cinnabar moths n02305929 large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort n02306159 tent caterpillars; eggars; lappet moths n02306433 medium-sized stout-bodied neutral-colored moths with comb-like antennae n02306672 type genus of the Lasiocampidae: eggars n02306825 moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons n02307007 tent caterpillars n02307176 moth whose larvae are tent caterpillars n02307325 the larvae of moths that build and live in communal silken webs in orchard and shade trees n02307515 moth whose gregarious larvae spin webs resembling carpets n02307681 larvae of a gregarious North American moth that spins a web resembling a carpet rather than a tent; serious defoliator of deciduous trees n02307910 medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet caterpillars n02308033 larva of a lappet moth n02308139 several gregarious moth larvae that spin webs over foliage on which they feed n02308325 fall webworms n02308471 a variety of moth that spins a web in which it lives n02308618 moth whose larvae are fall webworms n02308735 a variety of webworm n02308852 garden webworms n02308998 moth whose larvae are garden webworms n02309120 a variety of webworm n02309242 an insect or other arthropod between molts n02309337 a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth n02309841 larva of the European corn borer moth; a serious pest of maize n02310000 any of various moth caterpillars that destroy cotton bolls n02310149 larvae of a gelechiid moth introduced from Asia; feeds on the seeds of cotton bolls n02310334 larva of a noctuid moth; highly destructive to especially corn and cotton and tomato crops n02310585 toxic green larva of a cabbage butterfly n02310717 caterpillar of numerous moths characterized by a dense coat of woolly hairs; feed on plants and some are destructive pests n02310941 larva of moth of the family Arctiidae n02311060 the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose n02311617 a larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly) n02311748 slender transparent larva of eels and certain fishes n02311879 botfly larva; typically develops inside the body of a horse or sheep or human n02312006 a soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects n02312175 the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter n02312325 tough-skinned larva of certain crane flies n02312427 an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult n02312640 pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon n02312744 silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs n02312912 an adult insect produced after metamorphosis n02313008 the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs n02313195 small phylum of wormlike marine animals n02313360 hermaphrodite wormlike animal living in mud of the sea bottom n02313495 marine or freshwater animals that form colonies of zooids n02313709 sessile aquatic animal forming mossy colonies of small polyps each having a curved or circular ridge bearing tentacles; attach to stones or seaweed and reproduce by budding n02314001 coextensive with or a subphylum of Bryozoa n02314158 sessile mossy aquatic animal having the anus of the polyp outside the crown of tentacles n02314321 sometimes considered a subphylum of Bryozoa n02314492 any of various moss-like aquatic animals usually forming branching colonies; each polyp having a both mouth and anus within a closed ring of tentacles n02314717 tiny marine organisms each the size of a period found in great numbers on lobsters' lips; identified tentatively in 1995 as a new phylum or as possible link between Entoprocta and Ectoprocta n02315024 only known species of Cycliophora; lives symbiotically attached to a lobster's lip by an adhesive disk and feeding by means of a hairy mouth ring; its complex life cycle includes asexual and sexual phases n02315309 marine invertebrates that resemble mollusks n02315487 marine animal with bivalve shell having a pair of arms bearing tentacles for capturing food; found worldwide n02315696 peanut worms n02315821 small unsegmented marine worm that when disturbed retracts its anterior portion into the body giving the appearance of a peanut n02316038 a family of echinoderms n02316180 a genus of echinoderms n02316392 radially symmetrical marine invertebrates including e.g. starfish and sea urchins and sea cucumbers n02316707 marine invertebrates with tube feet and five-part radially symmetrical bodies n02317025 one of the five areas on the undersurface of an echinoderm on which the tube feet are located n02317212 sea stars n02317335 echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk n02317488 brittle stars and basket stars n02317653 brittle stars n02317781 an animal resembling a starfish with fragile whiplike arms radiating from a small central disc n02317983 basket stars n02318167 any starfish-like animal of the genera Euryale or Astrophyton or Gorgonocephalus having slender complexly branched interlacing arms radiating from a central disc n02318437 basket stars n02318538 includes many of the basket stars n02318687 a variety of basket star n02318798 basket stars n02318915 sea urchins and sand dollars n02319095 shallow-water echinoderms having soft bodies enclosed in thin spiny globular shells n02319308 a sea urchin that can be eaten n02319423 flat sea urchins n02319555 flattened disklike sea urchins that live on sandy bottoms n02319689 heart-shaped sea urchins n02319829 sea urchin having a heart-shaped body in a rigid spiny shell n02319967 sea lilies n02320127 primitive echinoderms having five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disk n02320339 sea lilies n02320465 crinoid with delicate radiating arms and a stalked body attached to a hard surface n02320621 feather stars n02320769 former usage synonymous with Antedonidae n02320888 a genus of echinoderms of the family Antedonidae n02321062 former usage synonymous with Antedon n02321170 free-swimming stalkless crinoid with ten feathery arms; found on muddy sea bottoms n02321342 class of echinoderms including the sea cucumbers n02321529 echinoderm having a flexible sausage-shaped body, tentacles surrounding the mouth and tube feet; free-living mud feeders n02321759 a family of Holothuroidea n02321903 type genus of the Holothuridae n02322047 of warm coasts from Australia to Asia; used as food especially by Chinese n02322213 any of various organs of locomotion or attachment in invertebrates n02322387 tentacular tubular process of most echinoderms (starfish and sea urchins and holothurians) having a sucker at the end and used for e.g. locomotion and respiration n02322624 eggs of female fish n02322712 seminal fluid produced by male fish n02322817 a rudimentary metacarpal or metatarsal bone on either side of the cannon bone in the leg of a horse or related animal n02322992 in former classifications considered a suborder of Rodentia coextensive with the order Lagomorpha: gnawing animals n02323186 rabbits; hares; pikas; formerly considered the suborder Duplicidentata of the order Rodentia n02323449 relative large gnawing animals; distinguished from rodents by having two pairs of upper incisors specialized for gnawing n02323715 hares and rabbits n02323902 rabbits and hares n02324045 any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food n02324431 the long ears of a rabbit n02324514 castrated male rabbit n02324587 (usually informal) especially a young rabbit n02324717 Old World rabbits n02324850 common greyish-brown burrowing animal native to southern Europe and northern Africa but introduced elsewhere; widely domesticated and developed in various colors and for various needs; young are born naked and helpless n02325211 North American rabbits n02325366 common small rabbit of North America having greyish or brownish fur and a tail with a white underside; a host for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks) n02325722 widely distributed in United States except northwest and far west regions n02325884 a wood rabbit of southeastern United States swamps and lowlands n02326074 a wood rabbit of marshy coastal areas from North Carolina to Florida n02326237 type genus of the Leporidae: hares n02326432 swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes n02326763 a young hare especially one in its first year n02326862 large hare introduced in North America; does not turn white in winter n02327028 large hare of western North America n02327175 largest hare of northern plains and western mountains of United States; brownish-grey in summer and pale grey in winter; tail nearly always all white n02327435 the common jackrabbit of grasslands and open areas of western United States; has large black-tipped ears and black streak on the tail n02327656 a large hare of northern North America; it is almost completely white in winter n02327842 large large-footed North American hare; white in winter n02328009 red breed of domestic rabbits; hybrid between Old World rabbit and hare n02328150 domestic breed of rabbit with long white silky hair n02328270 pikas and extinct forms n02328429 small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America n02328662 type genus of the Ochotonidae n02328820 North American pika n02328942 similar to little chief hare and may be same species n02329093 small gnawing animals: porcupines; rats; mice; squirrels; marmots; beavers; gophers; voles; hamsters; guinea pigs; agoutis n02329401 relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing n02330245 any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails n02330582 true rats and mice and related rodents n02330830 a superfamily of rodents essentially equal to the suborder Myomorpha but with the Dipodidae excluded n02331046 any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse n02331309 any of various rodents with cheek pouches n02331479 originally Old World rats now distributed worldwide; distinguished from the Cricetidae by typically lacking cheek pouches n02331842 a rodent that is a member of the family Muridae n02331960 type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch n02332156 brownish-grey Old World mouse now a common household pest worldwide n02332315 Old World harvest mice n02332447 small reddish-brown Eurasian mouse inhabiting e.g. cornfields n02332606 Old World field mice n02332755 any nocturnal Old World mouse of the genus Apodemus inhabiting woods and fields and gardens n02332954 a mouse with a genetic defect that prevents them from growing hair and also prevents them from immunologically rejecting human cells and tissues; widely used in preclinical trials n02333190 nocturnal yellowish-brown mouse inhabiting woods and fields and gardens n02333368 common house rats; upper incisors have a beveled edge n02333546 common domestic rat; serious pest worldwide n02333733 brown rat that infests wharves n02333819 brown rat commonly found in sewers n02333909 common household pest originally from Asia that has spread worldwide n02334079 bandicoot rats n02334201 burrowing scaly-tailed rat of India and Ceylon n02334337 jerboa rats n02334460 large Australian rat with hind legs adapted for leaping n02334609 jerboa rats n02334728 leaping rodent of Australian desert areas n02334849 water rats of Australia and New Guinea n02335007 water rats n02335127 any of various amphibious rats n02335231 amphibious rat of Australia and New Guinea n02335349 mostly small New World rodents including New World mice and lemmings and voles and hamsters n02336011 a variety of rodent n02336129 New World harvest mice n02336275 any of several small greyish New World mice inhabiting e.g. grain fields n02336451 New World wood mice n02336641 any of various New World woodland mice n02336826 American woodland mouse with white feet and underparts n02337001 brownish New World mouse; most widely distributed member of the genus n02337171 burrowing mouse of desert areas of southwestern United States n02337332 large dark mouse of southeastern United States n02337480 pygmy mice n02337598 very small dark greyish brown mouse resembling a house mouse; of Texas and Mexico n02337774 grasshopper mice n02337902 insectivorous mouse of western North America n02338029 muskrats n02338145 beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur n02338319 round-tailed muskrat n02338449 of Florida wetlands n02338592 American cotton rats n02338722 destructive long-haired burrowing rat of southern North America and Central America n02338901 any of various small short-tailed rodents of the northern hemisphere having soft fur grey above and white below with furred tails and large ears; some are hosts for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks) n02339282 a wood rat with dusky feet n02339376 any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae (especially of genus Microtus) having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows n02339768 packrats n02339922 any of several bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Neotoma of western North America; hoards food and other objects n02340186 host to Lyme disease tick (Ixodes pacificus) in northern California n02340358 large greyish-brown wood rat of the southeastern United States n02340521 rice rats n02340640 hardy agile rat of grassy marshes of Mexico and the southeastern United States n02340813 pine mice n02340930 short-tailed glossy-furred burrowing vole of the eastern United States n02341108 voles of the northern hemisphere n02341288 widely distributed in grasslands of northern United States and Canada n02341475 of western North America n02341616 typical vole of the extended prairie region of central United States and southern Canada n02341805 in some classifications considered synonymous with Microtus n02341974 common large Eurasian vole n02342109 a genus of Cricetidae n02342250 any of several voles of mountainous regions of Eurasia and America n02342413 North American voles n02342534 any of several vole-like terrestrial or arboreal rodents of cold forested regions of Canada and western United States n02342727 type genus of the Cricetidae: Old World hamsters n02342885 short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches n02343058 a variety of hamster common to Europe and Asia n02343187 golden hamsters n02343320 small light-colored hamster often kept as a pet n02343487 gerbils n02343633 type genus of the Gerbillinae: typical gerbils n02343772 small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping n02344006 a genus of Cricetidae n02344175 gerbil of northern Africa n02344270 a gerbil that is popular as a pet n02344408 southern European gerbil n02344528 any of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution n02344785 lemmings n02344918 notable for mass migrations even into the sea where many drown n02345078 of northwestern Canada and Alaska n02345213 a genus of Cricetidae n02345340 Old World lemming n02345471 pied lemmings n02345600 North American lemming having a white winter coat and some claws much enlarged n02345774 of northern Canada n02345890 bog lemmings n02345997 of low bogs and meadows of northeastern and central United States and southern Canada n02346170 of wet alpine and subalpine meadows of Canada and Alaska n02346315 an order of rodents including: porcupines; guinea pigs; chinchillas; etc. n02346627 relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur n02346823 Old World porcupines n02346998 terrestrial porcupine n02347140 a genus of Hystricidae n02347274 porcupine with a tuft of large beaded bristles on the tail n02347443 a genus of Hystricidae n02347573 porcupine of Borneo and Sumatra having short spines and a long tail n02347744 arboreal porcupine n02347865 New World arboreal porcupines n02348036 a genus of Erethizontidae n02348173 porcupine of northeastern North America with barbed spines concealed in the coarse fur; often gnaws buildings for salt and grease n02348405 small New World burrowing mouselike rodents with fur-lined cheek pouches and hind limbs and tail adapted to leaping; adapted to desert conditions: pocket mice; kangaroo mice; kangaroo rats n02348788 any of various small nocturnal burrowing desert rodents with cheek pouches and long hind legs and tail n02349040 pocket mice n02349205 small pale yellowish soft-furred rodent of southwestern United States and Mexico n02349390 small rodent of open areas of United States plains states n02349557 large stiff-haired rodent of shortgrass prairies of United States n02349730 pocket mice n02349847 large pocket mouse of Mexico n02349980 kangaroo rats n02350105 any of various leaping rodents of desert regions of North America and Mexico; largest members of the family Heteromyidae n02350357 most widely distributed kangaroo rat: plains and mountain areas of central and western United States n02350537 kangaroo mice n02350670 small silky-haired pouched rodent; similar to but smaller than kangaroo rats n02350845 jumping mice n02350989 any of several primitive mouselike rodents with long hind legs and no cheek pouches; of woodlands of Eurasia and North America n02351212 type genus of the Zapodidae n02351343 widely distributed in northeastern and central United States and Canada n02351518 Old World jerboas n02351686 type genus of the Dipodidae; typical jerboas having three toes on each hind foot n02351870 mouselike jumping rodent n02352002 small nocturnal jumping rodent with long hind legs; of arid parts of Asia and northern Africa n02352175 jerboas n02352290 a variety of jerboa n02352390 dormice and other Old World forms n02352591 small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that becomes torpid in cold weather n02352804 type genus of the Gliridae n02352932 large European dormouse n02353037 a genus of Gliridae n02353172 a variety of dormouse n02353297 lerots n02353411 dormouse of southern Europe and northern Africa n02353529 North American pocket gophers n02353709 type genus of the Geomyidae n02353861 burrowing rodent of the family Geomyidae having large external cheek pouches; of Central America and southwestern North America n02354162 gopher of chiefly grasslands of central North America n02354320 gopher of Alabama and Georgia and Florida n02354470 western pocket gophers n02354621 of valleys and mountain meadows of western United States n02354781 greyish to brown gopher of western and central United States n02354950 large more or less primitive rodents: squirrels; marmots; gophers; beavers; etc. n02355227 a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail n02355477 any typical arboreal squirrel n02355711 a mammal family of true squirrels including: ground squirrels; marmots; chipmunks; flying squirrels; spermophiles n02356108 type genus of the Sciuridae; typical moderate-sized arboreal squirrels n02356381 common medium-large squirrel of eastern North America; now introduced into England n02356612 large grey squirrel of far western areas of United States n02356798 exceptionally large arboreal squirrel of eastern United States n02356977 fox squirrel or grey squirrel in the black color phase n02357111 common reddish-brown squirrel of Europe and parts of Asia n02357280 American red squirrels n02357401 of northern United States and Canada n02357585 far western United States counterpart of the red squirrel n02357741 typical ground squirrels n02357911 small ground squirrel of western United States n02358091 any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents of Old and New Worlds; often destroy crops n02358390 common black-striped reddish-brown ground squirrel of western North America; resembles a large chipmunk n02358584 rather large central Eurasian ground squirrel n02358712 of sagebrush and grassland areas of western United States and Canada n02358890 large grey ground squirrel of rocky areas of the southwestern United States n02359047 large ground squirrel of the North American far north n02359204 prairie dogs n02359324 any of several rodents of North American prairies living in large complex burrows having a barking cry n02359556 tail is black tipped n02359667 tail is white tipped n02359775 chipmunks of eastern North America n02359915 small striped semiterrestrial eastern American squirrel with cheek pouches n02360135 chipmunks of western America and Asia n02360282 a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body n02360480 terrestrial Siberian squirrel n02360643 New World flying squirrels n02360781 New World flying squirrels n02360933 small large-eyed nocturnal flying squirrel of eastern United States n02361090 large flying squirrel; chiefly of Canada n02361222 marmots n02361337 stocky coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail found throughout the northern hemisphere; hibernates in winter n02361587 reddish brown North American marmot n02361706 large North American mountain marmot n02361850 heavy-bodied yellowish-brown marmot of rocky areas of western North America n02362025 Old World flying squirrels n02362194 nocturnal rodent of Asia having furry folds of skin between forelegs and hind legs enabling it to move by gliding leaps n02362420 very large Asiatic flying squirrels n02362569 East Indian flying squirrel n02362721 beavers n02362862 type genus of the Castoridae: beavers n02363005 large semiaquatic rodent with webbed hind feet and a broad flat tail; construct complex dams and underwater lodges n02363245 a European variety of beaver n02363351 a variety of beaver found in almost all areas of North America except Florida n02363511 extinct beavers of the Pleistocene; of eastern and southern United States n02363681 mountain beavers n02363818 type genus of the Aplodontiidae: comprising the mountain beavers n02363996 bulky nocturnal burrowing rodent of uplands of the Pacific coast of North America; the most primitive living rodent n02364221 a family of Hystricomorpha n02364377 type genus of the Caviidae: guinea pigs n02364520 short-tailed rough-haired South American rodent n02364673 stout-bodied nearly tailless domesticated cavy; often kept as a pet and widely used in research n02364840 South American cavy; possibly ancestral to the domestic guinea pig n02364989 maras n02365108 hare-like rodent of the pampas of Argentina n02365244 capybara n02365356 a genus of Hydrochoeridae n02365480 pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent n02365672 agoutis and pacas n02365848 type genus of the Dasyproctidae: agoutis n02366002 agile long-legged rabbit-sized rodent of Central America and South America and the West Indies; valued as food n02366203 pacas n02366301 large burrowing rodent of South America and Central America; highly esteemed as food n02366453 mountain pacas n02366579 rodent of mountains of western South America n02366702 coypus n02366825 a genus of Capromyidae n02366959 aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur n02367131 small bushy-tailed South American burrowing rodents n02367360 type genus of the Chinchillidae n02367492 small rodent with soft pearly grey fur; native to the Andes but bred in captivity for fur n02367678 a genus of Chinchillidae n02367812 a rodent native to the mountains of Chile and Peru and now bred in captivity n02367993 viscachas n02368116 gregarious burrowing rodent larger than the chinchillas n02368280 abrocomes n02368399 ratlike rodent with soft fur and large ears of the Andes n02368563 mole rats n02368687 type genus of the Spalacidae n02368821 furry short-limbed tailless rodent resembling a true mole in habits and appearance; of eastern Europe and Middle East n02369012 mole rats; sand rats n02369170 mole rats n02369293 African rodent resembling a mole in habits and appearance n02369424 sand rats n02369555 small nearly naked African mole rat of desert areas n02369680 fetal-looking colonial rodent of East Africa; neither mole nor rat; they feed on tubers and have a social structure similar to that of honeybees and termites n02369935 an especially large mole rat and the only member of a colony of naked mole rats to bear offspring which are sired by only a few males n02370137 colonial mole rat of western Africa; similar to naked mole rat n02370265 an udder or breast or teat n02370360 mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats) n02370525 in former classifications a major division of Mammalia comprising all hoofed mammals; now divided into the orders Perissodactyla (odd-toed ungulates) and Artiodactyla (even-toed ungulates) n02370806 any of a number of mammals with hooves that are superficially similar but not necessarily closely related taxonomically n02371125 in former classifications a major division of Mammalia comprising mammals with nails or claws; distinguished from hoofed mammals and cetaceans n02371344 a mammal having nails or claws n02371471 small order of primitive ungulates of the Paleocene and Eocene n02371647 an extinct family of Dinocerata n02371801 type genus of the Uintatheriidae; extinct large herbivorous ungulates somewhat resembling elephants; from the Eocene in Wyoming n02372046 an extinct ungulate n02372140 a variety of dinocerate n02372251 hyraxes and some extinct animals n02372397 includes all recent members of the order Hyracoidea n02372584 any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes n02372813 type genus of the Procaviidae n02372952 hyrax that lives in rocky areas n02373093 nonruminant ungulates: horses; tapirs; rhinoceros; extinct forms n02373336 placental mammals having hooves with an odd number of toes on each foot n02373601 horses; asses; zebras; extinct animals n02373843 type genus of the Equidae: only surviving genus of the family Equidae n02374149 hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck n02374451 solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times n02375302 a horse having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or gray n02375438 a horse stabled with another or one of several horses owned by the same person n02375592 extinct horse genus; formerly called eohippus n02375757 a word for horse used by children or in adult slang n02375862 earliest horse; extinct primitive dog-sized four-toed Eocene animal n02376016 a genus of Equidae n02376135 North American three-toed Oligocene animal; probably not directly ancestral to modern horses n02376303 a genus of Equidae n02376423 Pliocene horse approaching donkeys in size n02376542 a young horse n02376679 a young female horse under the age of four n02376791 a young male horse under the age of four n02376918 the male of species Equus caballus n02377063 a colt with undescended testicles n02377181 uncastrated adult male horse n02377291 adult male horse kept for breeding n02377388 castrated male horse n02377480 female equine animal n02377603 a female horse used for breeding n02377703 a lightweight horse kept for riding only n02378149 a fresh horse especially (formerly) to replace one killed or injured in battle n02378299 especially a light saddle horse for a woman n02378415 horse used in war n02378541 horse trained for battle n02378625 formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle n02378755 (literary) a spirited horse for state or war n02378870 a mettlesome or fiery horse n02378969 a saddle horse used for transportation rather than sport etc. n02379081 a light saddle horse trained for herding cattle n02379183 a small powerful horse originally bred for sprinting in quarter-mile races in Virginia n02379329 an American breed of small compact saddle horses n02379430 a horse marked by stamina and trained to move at a fast running walk n02379630 a high-stepping horse originating in Kentucky n02379743 a hardy breed of saddle horse developed in western North America and characteristically having a spotted rump n02379908 a spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia n02380052 a compact and sturdy saddle horse that is bred and trained in Vienna; smart and docile and excellent for dressage; "a Lippizan is black or brown when born but turns white by the time it is five years old" n02380335 a range horse of the western United States n02380464 a small agile horse specially bred and trained for playing polo n02380583 small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish n02380745 an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang n02380875 a wild horse that is vicious and difficult or impossible to break in n02381004 horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail n02381119 an emaciated horse likely soon to become carrion and so attractive to crows n02381261 horse of a dull brownish grey color n02381364 horse of a light gray or whitish color n02381460 undomesticated or feral domestic horse n02381609 European wild horse extinct since the early 20th century n02381744 Australian wild horse n02381831 wild horse of central Asia that resembles an ass; now endangered n02382039 a small native range horse n02382132 a horse kept for hire n02382204 an old or over-worked horse n02382338 a horse used to pull a plow n02382437 any of various breeds of small gentle horses usually less than five feet high at the shoulder n02382635 breed of very small pony with long shaggy mane and tail n02382750 breed of small ponies originally from Wales n02382850 stocky breed of pony with a fawn-colored nose n02382948 a horse bred for racing n02383231 a racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares n02383604 thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1919 n02383708 thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1930 n02383813 thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1935 n02383912 thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1937 n02384017 thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1941 n02384120 thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1943 n02384225 thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946 n02384326 thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1948 n02384428 thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1973 n02384533 thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1977 n02384639 thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978 n02384741 a horse trained to run in steeplechases n02384858 an animal that races n02385002 an animal that wins in a contest of speed n02385098 an informal term for a racehorse; "he liked to bet on the ponies" n02385214 a racehorse considered one year old until the second Jan. 1 following its birth n02385348 a racehorse that is two years old n02385461 a racehorse that is three years old n02385580 a racehorse about which little is known n02385676 a racehorse that runs well on a muddy racetrack n02385776 a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered n02385898 a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game n02386014 horse used for pulling vehicles n02386141 stocky short-legged harness horse n02386224 a compact breed of harness horse n02386310 a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor n02386496 horse adapted for drawing heavy loads n02386746 a workhorse used as a pack animal n02386853 draft horse kept for pulling carts n02386968 heavy feathered-legged breed of draft horse originally from Scotland n02387093 one of a breed of grey or black draft horses originally used in France to draw heavy coaches or artillery n02387254 a quiet plodding workhorse n02387346 British breed of large heavy draft horse n02387452 a draft horse harnessed alongside the shaft or pole of a vehicle n02387581 a draft horse harnessed behind others and nearest the wheels of a vehicle n02387722 a horse kept at an inn or post house for use by mail carriers or for rent to travelers n02387887 strong draft horse for drawing coaches n02387983 a horse trained to a special gait in which both feet on one side leave the ground together n02388143 a horse used to set the pace in racing n02388276 a horse trained to trot; especially a horse trained for harness racing n02388453 the horse having a starting position next to the inside rail in a harness race n02388588 a horse trained to lift its feet high off the ground while walking or trotting n02388735 a dark golden-brown or reddish-brown horse n02388832 a solid dark brown horse n02388917 a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color n02389026 a horse of a brownish orange to light brown color n02389128 a horse of light tan or golden color with cream-colored or white mane and tail n02389261 a spotted or calico horse or pony n02389346 hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n02389559 domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn n02389779 small donkey used as a pack animal n02389865 British informal for donkey n02389943 male donkey n02390015 female donkey n02390101 hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile n02390258 hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey or ass; usually sterile; "a hinny has a gentler disposition than a mule" n02390454 any of several equine mammals of Asia and northeast Africa n02390640 a wild ass of Africa n02390738 wild ass of Tibet and Mongolia n02390834 Asiatic wild ass n02390938 Mongolian wild ass n02391049 any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines n02391234 of the plains of central and eastern Africa n02391373 narrow-striped nearly extinct zebra of southern Africa n02391508 zebra with less continuous stripes n02391617 mammal of South Africa that resembled a zebra; extinct since late 19th century n02391782 rhinoceroses n02391994 massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout n02392282 type genus of the Rhinocerotidae n02392434 having one horn n02392555 extinct thick-haired species of Arctic regions n02392710 African genus n02392824 large light-grey African rhinoceros having two horns; endangered; sometimes placed in genus Diceros n02393024 most common species in Africa n02393161 African rhino; in danger of extinction n02393300 tapirs and extinct related forms n02393445 type genus of the Tapiridae n02393580 large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snout n02393807 a tapir found in South America and Central America n02393940 a tapir found in Malaya and Sumatra n02394068 an order of hooved mammals of the subclass Eutheria (including pigs and peccaries and hippopotami and members of the suborder Ruminantia) having an even number of functional toes n02394477 placental mammal having hooves with an even number of functional toes on each foot n02394822 pigs; hogs; boars n02395003 stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals n02395244 type genus of the Suidae n02395406 domestic swine n02395694 a young pig n02395855 an unweaned piglet n02395931 a pig fattened to provide meat n02396014 an uncastrated male hog n02396088 an adult female hog n02396157 a mongrel hog with a thin body and long legs and a ridged back; a wild or semi-wild descendant of improved breeds; found chiefly in the southeastern United States n02396427 Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States n02396667 a genus of Suidae n02396796 Indonesian wild pig with enormous curved canine teeth n02396970 warthogs n02397096 African wild swine with warty protuberances on the face and large protruding tusks n02397251 peccaries n02397377 type genus of the Tayassuidae n02397529 nocturnal gregarious pig-like wild animals of North America and South America n02397744 dark grey peccary with an indistinct white collar; of semi desert areas of Mexico and southwestern United States n02397987 blackish peccary with whitish cheeks; larger than the collared peccary n02398141 a recently discovered large wild pig of Paraguay n02398252 hippopotami n02398386 type genus of the Hippopotamidae n02398521 massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa n02398732 cattle; bison; sheep; goats; antelopes; deer; chevrotains; giraffes; camels n02399000 any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments n02399424 the first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing n02399648 the second compartment of the stomach of a ruminant n02399791 the third compartment of the stomach of a ruminant n02399942 the fourth compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; the one where digestion takes place n02400139 true antelopes; cattle; oxen; sheep; goats n02401031 hollow-horned ruminants n02401305 term not used technically; essentially coextensive with genus Bos: cattle; buffalo; and sometimes includes kudu n02401509 term not used technically; essentially coextensive with genus Bos n02401661 wild and domestic cattle; in some classifications placed in the subfamily Bovinae or tribe Bovini n02402010 any of various members of the genus Bos n02402175 any of various wild bovines especially of the genera Bos or closely related Bibos n02402425 domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age; "so many head of cattle"; "wait till the cows come home"; "seven thin and ill-favored kine"- Bible; "a team of oxen" n02403003 an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus n02403153 yearling heifer or bullock n02403231 castrated bull n02403325 uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle n02403454 female of domestic cattle: "`moo-cow' is a child's term" n02403644 a cow about to give birth n02403740 young cow n02403820 young bull n02403920 motherless calf in a range herd of cattle n02404028 an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it n02404186 cattle that are reared for their meat n02404432 long-horned beef cattle formerly common in southwestern United States n02404573 any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding n02404906 domesticated ox having a humped back and long horns and a large dewlap; used chiefly as a draft animal in India and east Asia n02405101 large recently extinct long-horned European wild ox; considered one of the ancestors of domestic cattle n02405302 large long-haired wild ox of Tibet often domesticated n02405440 wild ox of the Malay Archipelago n02405577 a breed of dual-purpose cattle developed in Wales n02405692 hornless short-haired breed of beef and dairy cattle n02405799 Brahman and shorthorn crossbreed of red cattle; hardy in hot regions n02405929 black hornless breed from Scotland n02406046 tall large-horned humped cattle of South Africa; used for meat or draft n02406174 cattle that are reared for their milk n02406432 hardy breed of dairy cattle from Ayr, Scotland n02406533 large hardy brown breed of dairy cattle from Switzerland n02406647 large white or cream-colored breed from France n02406749 a breed of diary cattle developed on the island of Jersey n02406859 red dual-purpose cattle of English origin n02406952 a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed n02407071 English breed of short-horned cattle n02407172 breed evolved from shorthorn beef cattle n02407276 breed of hardy black chiefly beef cattle native to Scotland n02407390 a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland n02407521 breed of dairy cattle from the island of Guernsey n02407625 hardy English breed of dairy cattle raised extensively in United States n02407763 hardy breed of cattle resulting from crossing domestic cattle with the American buffalo; yields leaner beef than conventional breeds n02407959 any of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo; Cape buffalo n02408217 in some classification systems included in genus Bos; water buffaloes n02408429 an Asian buffalo that is often domesticated for use as a draft animal n02408660 upland buffalo of eastern Asia where true water buffaloes do not thrive; used for draft and milk n02408817 water buffalo of the Philippines n02408903 a genus of mammals of the family Bovidae n02409038 small buffalo of the Celebes having small straight horns n02409202 small buffalo of Mindoro in the Philippines n02409369 Cape buffalo n02409508 large often savage buffalo of southern Africa having upward-curving horns; mostly in game reserves n02409702 wild ox n02409870 genus of Asiatic wild oxen n02410011 wild ox of mountainous areas of eastern India n02410141 ox of southeast Asia sometimes considered a domesticated breed of the gaur n02410313 sometimes considered a subgenus of genus Bos: American buffalo n02410509 any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns n02410702 large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains n02410900 European bison having a smaller and higher head than the North American bison n02411075 consisting of the musk-ox n02411206 large shaggy-coated bovid mammal of Canada and Greenland; intermediate in size and anatomy between an ox and a sheep n02411427 sheep n02411705 woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat n02411999 female sheep n02412080 uncastrated adult male sheep; "a British term is `tup'" n02412210 male sheep especially a castrated one n02412337 sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell n02412440 young sheep n02412629 a very young lamb n02412700 child's word for a sheep or lamb n02412787 a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared n02412909 two-year-old sheep n02412977 a karakul lamb n02413050 sheep with a black coat n02413131 any of various breeds raised for wool or edible meat or skin n02413484 sheep with long wool originating in the Cotswold Hills n02413593 British breed of hornless dark-faced domestic sheep n02413717 long-wooled mutton sheep originally from Lincolnshire n02413824 horned sheep of Devon; valued for mutton n02413917 hardy hornless sheep of the Cheviot Hills noted for its short thick wool n02414043 hardy coarse-haired sheep of central Asia; lambs are valued for their soft curly black fur n02414209 a domestic long-wool sheep n02414290 white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality n02414442 hardy sheep developed from the merino producing both good mutton and fine wool n02414578 undomesticated sheep n02414763 wild sheep of semidesert regions in central Asia n02414904 Asiatic wild sheep with exceptionally large horns; sometimes considered a variety of the argali (or Ovis ammon) n02415130 bearded reddish sheep of southern Asia n02415253 large white wild sheep of northwestern Canada and Alaska n02415435 any wild sheep inhabiting mountainous regions n02415577 wild sheep of mountainous regions of western North America having massive curled horns n02415829 wild mountain sheep of Corsica and Sardinia n02415971 genus of wild sheep n02416104 wild sheep of northern Africa n02416270 hairy growth on or near the face of certain mammals n02416410 goats n02416519 any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns n02416820 young goat n02416880 male goat n02416964 female goat n02417070 any of various breeds of goat raised for milk or meat or wool n02417242 Himalayan goat having a silky undercoat highly prized as cashmere wool n02417387 a domestic breed of goat raised for its long silky hair which is the true mohair n02417534 undomesticated goat n02417663 wild goat of Iran and adjacent regions n02417785 large Himalayan goat with large spiraled horns n02417914 wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns n02418064 bovid related to goats but having antelope-like features: mountain goats; gorals; serows; chamois; gnu goats n02418341 mountain goats n02418465 sure-footed mammal of mountainous northwestern North America n02418648 gorals n02418770 small goat antelope with small conical horns; of southern Asian mountains n02418934 serows n02419056 short-horned dark-coated goat antelope of mountain areas of southern and southeastern Asia n02419217 chamois n02419336 hoofed mammal of mountains of Eurasia having upright horns with backward-hooked tips n02419515 gnu goats n02419634 large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area n02419796 graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks n02420389 blackbucks n02420509 common Indian antelope with a dark back and spiral horns n02420675 antelopes of eastern Africa: gerenuks n02420828 slender East African antelope with slim neck and backward-curving horns n02420994 genus of antelopes of northern African deserts n02421136 large antelope with lightly spiraled horns of desert regions of northern Africa n02421308 African antelopes: gnus n02421449 large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail n02421612 genus comprising some small antelopes of eastern and northeastern Africa n02421792 any of several small antelopes of eastern Africa of the genus Madoqua; the size of a large rabbit n02421962 African antelopes: hartebeests n02422106 a large African antelope with lyre-shaped horns that curve backward n02422249 African antelopes: sassabies n02422391 a large South African antelope; considered the swiftest hoofed mammal n02422561 African antelopes: impalas n02422699 African antelope with ridged curved horns; moves with enormous leaps n02422860 typical gazelles n02423022 small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes n02423218 East African gazelle; the smallest gazelle n02423362 a kind of gazelle n02423465 springboks n02423589 a South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air n02423787 African antelopes: kudus; bongos; nyalas; bushbucks n02424085 large forest antelope of central Africa having a reddish-brown coat with white stripes and spiral horns n02424305 either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush n02424486 a variety of kudu n02424589 a smaller variety of kudu n02424695 any of several antelopes of the genus Tragelaphus having striped markings resembling a harness n02424909 spiral-horned South African antelope with a fringe of white hairs along back and neck n02425086 shaggy antelope of mountains of Ethiopia n02425228 antelope with white markings like a harness and twisted horns n02425393 Indian antelopes: nilgais n02425532 large Indian antelope; male is blue-grey with white markings; female is brownish with no horns n02425756 sable antelopes n02425887 large black East African antelope with sharp backward-curving horns n02426054 Eurasian antelopes: saigas n02426176 goat-like antelope of central Eurasia having a stubby nose like a proboscis n02426339 African antelopes: steenboks n02426481 small plains antelope of southeastern Africa n02426634 African antelopes: elands n02426813 either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes n02427032 dark fawn-colored eland of southern and eastern Africa n02427183 large dark striped eland of western equatorial Africa n02427337 African antelopes: waterbucks n02427470 an orange-brown antelope of southeast Africa n02427576 tawny-colored African antelope inhabiting wet grassy plains; a threatened species n02427724 any of several large African antelopes of the genus Kobus having curved ridged horns and frequenting e.g. swamps and rivers n02427958 African antelopes: puku n02428089 an African antelope closely related to the waterbuck n02428229 African antelopes: oryxes n02428349 large African antelope with long straight nearly upright horns n02428508 large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanks n02428653 species of large cow-like mammals of Vietnam discovered by scientists in 1992 n02428842 cow-like creature with the glossy coat of a horse and the agility of a goat and the long horns of an antelope; characterized as a cow that lives the life of a goat n02429123 comprising only the pronghorns n02429276 type and sole genus of the Antilocapridae comprising one species n02429456 fleet antelope-like ruminant of western North American plains with small branched horns n02429695 deer: reindeer; moose or elks; muntjacs; roe deer n02430045 distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers n02430559 adult male deer n02430643 stag with antlers of 12 or more branches n02430748 male deer in his second year n02430830 a young deer n02430929 the type genus of the Cervidae n02431122 common deer of temperate Europe and Asia n02431337 a male deer, especially an adult male red deer n02431441 a female deer, especially an adult female red deer n02431542 male red deer in its second year n02431628 a deer of southern Asia with antlers that have three tines n02431785 large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male n02431976 small deer of Japan with slightly forked antlers n02432139 North American deer n02432291 common North American deer; tail has a white underside n02432511 long-eared deer of western North America with two-pronged antlers n02432704 mule deer of western Rocky Mountains n02432867 elk or moose n02432983 large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America n02433205 fallow deer n02433318 small Eurasian deer n02433426 roe deer n02433546 small graceful deer of Eurasian woodlands having small forked antlers n02433729 male roe deer n02433796 reindeer or caribou n02433925 Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America n02434190 any of several large caribou living in coniferous forests of southern Canada; in some classifications included in the species Rangifer tarandus n02434415 of tundra of northern Canada; in some classifications included in the species Rangifer tarandus n02434598 brockets n02434712 small South American deer with unbranched antlers n02434834 muntjacs n02434954 small Asian deer with small antlers and a cry like a bark n02435099 musk deer n02435216 small heavy-limbed upland deer of central Asia; male secretes valued musk n02435386 a genus of Cervidae n02435517 large Chinese deer surviving only in domesticated herds n02435689 chevrotains n02435853 very small hornless deer-like ruminant of tropical Asia and west Africa n02436067 type genus of the Tragulidae n02436224 small chevrotain of southeastern Asia n02436353 chevrotain somewhat larger than the kanchil; found in India and Malaya n02436514 water chevrotains n02436645 largest chevrotain; of marshy areas of west Africa n02436813 camels and llamas and vicunas n02436993 type genus of the Camelidae: camels n02437136 cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions n02437312 one-humped camel of the hot deserts of northern Africa and southwestern Asia n02437482 two-humped camel of the cold deserts of central Asia n02437616 wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump n02437825 llamas n02437971 used in the Andes as a beast of burden and source of wool; considered a domesticated variety of the guanaco n02438173 wild llama n02438272 domesticated llama with long silky fleece; believed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco n02438452 a genus of Camelidae n02438580 small wild cud-chewing Andean animal similar to the guanaco but smaller; valued for its fleecy undercoat n02438774 giraffes n02438897 type genus of the Giraffidae n02439033 tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa n02439286 okapis n02439398 similar to the giraffe but smaller with much shorter neck and stripe on the legs n02439568 foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food n02439728 a front foot of a quadruped n02439829 a rear foot of a quadruped n02439929 a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped n02440121 front paw; analogous to the human hand n02440250 terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos); "the kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting"- Springfield (Mass.) Union n02440523 the fleshy cushion-like underside of an animal's foot or of a human's finger n02440705 weasels; polecats; ferrets; minks; fishers; otters; badgers; skunks; wolverines; martens n02441326 fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals n02441723 type genus of the family Mustelidae: minks and weasels n02441942 small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body and neck n02442172 mustelid of northern hemisphere in its white winter coat n02442336 the ermine in its brown summer coat with black-tipped tail n02442446 of Canada and northeastern United States n02442572 of Europe n02442668 the common American weasel distinguished by large size and black-tipped tail n02442845 slender-bodied semiaquatic mammal having partially webbed feet; valued for its fur n02443015 usually rich dark brown n02443114 dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened n02443346 domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits n02443484 musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct n02443683 muishonds n02443808 southern African weasel n02443959 small slender burrowing muishond with white top of the head n02444103 a genus of Mustelidae n02444251 ferret-sized muishond often tamed n02444384 muishond of northern Africa n02444500 subdivision not used in some classifications: otters n02444647 in some classifications considered a genus of the subfamily Lutrinae n02444819 freshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur n02445004 sociable aquatic animal widely distributed along streams and lake borders in North America n02445171 otter found in Europe and Asia n02445276 sea otters n02445394 large marine otter of northern Pacific coasts having very thick dark brown fur n02445564 subdivision not used in some classifications: skunks n02445715 American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled; in some classifications put in a separate subfamily Mephitinae n02446014 in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae n02446206 most common and widespread North American skunk n02446352 of Mexico and southernmost parts of southwestern United States n02446512 a genus of Mustelidae n02446645 large naked-muzzled skunk with white back and tail; of southwestern North America and Mexico n02446888 a genus of Mustelidae n02447021 small skunk with a marbled black and white coat; of United States and Mexico n02447220 subdivision not used in some classifications: badgers n02447366 sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws; widely distributed in the northern hemisphere n02447591 in some classifications considered a genus of subfamily Melinae n02447762 a variety of badger native to America n02447896 in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Melinae n02448060 a variety of badger native to Europe and Asia n02448200 ratels n02448318 nocturnal badger-like carnivore of wooded regions of Africa and southern Asia n02448502 a genus of Mustelidae n02448633 small ferret-like badger of southeast Asia n02448754 a genus of Mustelidae n02448885 southeast Asian badger with a snout like a pig n02449060 a genus of Mustelidae n02449183 stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal n02449350 musteline mammal of northern Eurasia n02449464 a genus of Mustelidae n02449582 alternative name for the genus Grison n02449699 carnivore of Central America and South America resembling a weasel with a greyish-white back and dark underparts n02449921 martens n02450034 agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels n02450295 dark brown marten of northern Eurasian coniferous forests n02450426 marten of northern Asian forests having luxuriant dark brown fur n02450561 valued for its fur n02450677 Eurasian marten having a brown coat with pale breast and throat n02450829 large dark brown North American arboreal carnivorous mammal n02450992 a genus of Mustelidae n02451125 large yellow and black marten of southern China and Burma n02451292 a genus of Mustelidae n02451415 long-tailed arboreal mustelid of Central America and South America n02451575 animals that exist only in fiction (usually in children's stories) n02451818 a rabbit that delivers Easter eggs n02451912 a fictional mouse created by Lewis Carroll n02452014 a fictional mouse created in animated film strips by Walt Disney n02452138 the partner of Mickey Mouse n02452225 a fictional duck created in animated film strips by Walt Disney n02452347 a fictional mouse endowed with great strength and courage n02452464 forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose n02452637 a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose n02452813 beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils n02452967 a long flexible snout as of an elephant n02453108 any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick skin: elephant; rhinoceros; hippopotamus n02453373 order of mammals having few or no teeth including: New World anteaters; sloths; armadillos n02453611 primitive terrestrial mammal with few if any teeth; of tropical Central America and South America n02453890 armadillos; American anteaters; sloths n02454119 armadillos n02454379 burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates n02454657 type genus of the Dasypodidae n02454794 having nine hinged bands of bony plates; ranges from Texas to Paraguay n02454999 a genus of Dasypodidae n02455135 South American armadillo with three bands of bony plates n02455310 solely the tatouay n02455428 naked-tailed armadillo of tropical South America n02455584 a genus of Dasypodidae n02455720 Argentine armadillo with six movable bands and hairy underparts n02455887 solely the giant armadillo n02456008 about three feet long exclusive of tail n02456147 pichiciago n02456275 very small Argentine armadillo with pale silky hair and pink plates on head and neck n02456505 a genus of Dasypodidae n02456645 of southern South America n02456776 a family of edentates comprising the true sloths n02456962 any of several slow-moving arboreal mammals of South America and Central America; they hang from branches back downward and feed on leaves and fruits n02457249 type genus of the Bradypodidae: three-toed sloths n02457408 a sloth that has three long claws on each forefoot and each hindfoot n02457586 mammal family consisting of the two-toed sloths n02457756 a genus of Megalonychidae consisting of the two-toed sloth n02457945 relatively small fast-moving sloth with two long claws on each front foot n02458135 a sloth of Central America that has two long claws on each forefoot and three long claws on each hindfoot n02458356 extinct ground sloths n02458517 a large extinct ground sloth n02458675 type genus of the Megatheriidae n02458822 gigantic extinct terrestrial sloth-like mammal of the Pliocene and Pleistocene in America n02459001 extinct South American edentates n02459190 a variety of extinct edentate n02459313 type genus of the Mylodontidae; sometimes included in family Megatheriidae n02459485 large (bear-sized) extinct edentate mammal of the Pleistocene in South America n02459636 supposed human-sized sloth-like creature reportedly sighted by Indians in the Amazon rain forest n02459808 New World anteaters n02460009 any of several tropical American mammals of the family Myrmecophagidae which lack teeth and feed on ants and termites n02460275 type genus of the Myrmecophagidae; South American ant bear n02460451 large shaggy-haired toothless anteater with long tongue and powerful claws; of South America n02460684 only the silky anteater n02460817 squirrel-sized South American toothless anteater with long silky golden fur n02461014 lesser anteater n02461128 small toothless anteater with prehensile tail and four-clawed forelimbs; of tropical South America and Central America n02461372 pangolins; in some former classifications included in the order Edentata n02461556 coextensive with the order Pholidota n02461701 type genus of the Manidae n02461830 toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites n02462066 the part between the fetlock and the hoof n02462213 margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof n02462349 projection behind and above a horse's hoof n02462464 the joint between the cannon bone and the pastern n02462602 the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals n02462828 lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals n02463024 greatly developed metatarsal or metacarpal bone in the shank or cannon part of the leg in hoofed mammals n02463205 tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle n02463403 either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds n02463611 the part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks n02463810 the loin and leg of a quadruped n02463913 lower part of a horse's thigh between the hock and the stifle n02464065 joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee n02464223 the side between ribs and hipbone n02464327 the leg of an animal n02464461 a posterior appendage such as a leg or the homologous structure in other animals n02464626 the back limb of a quadruped n02464785 the front limb (or the homologous structure in other animals, such as a flipper or wing) n02464965 the forelimb of a quadruped n02465084 the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming n02465257 one of a pair of fleshy appendages of a polychete annelid that functions in locomotion and breathing n02465414 an organ specialized for sucking nourishment or for adhering to objects by suction n02465585 a sucker on the feet of certain flies n02465693 a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland n02465929 sense organs of fish and amphibians; believed to detect pressure changes in the water n02466132 organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals n02466400 unpaired median fin on the backs of fishes and some other aquatic vertebrates that help to maintain balance n02466564 either of a pair of fins situated just behind the head in fishes that help control the direction of movement n02466731 either of a pair of fins attached to the pelvic girdle in fishes that help control the direction of movement; correspond to hind limbs of a land vertebrate n02466957 the tail of fishes and some other aquatic vertebrates n02467133 a tail fin with unequal lobes in which the vertebral column turns upward into the larger lobe as in sharks n02467320 symmetrical tail fin extending beyond the end of the vertebral column as in most bony fishes n02467491 a bone of a fish n02467581 an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy n02467746 any of the membranous air-filled extensions of the lungs of birds n02467884 any of the thin-walled extensions of the tracheae of insects n02468017 oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in most birds n02468178 silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders n02468368 the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow n02468504 a small horny callus on the inner surface of a horse's leg n02468617 the hollow spine of a feather n02468735 one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect n02468864 any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird n02469080 one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing n02469248 a feather covering the shoulder of a bird n02469344 feather growing from the tail (uropygium) of a bird n02469472 a larval frog or toad n02469588 an animal order including lemurs and tarsiers and monkeys and apes and human beings n02469914 any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet n02470238 an ape or monkey n02470325 any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all n02470451 monkeys; apes; hominids n02470709 any member of the suborder Anthropoidea including monkeys and apes and hominids n02470899 any tailless ape of the families Pongidae and Hylobatidae n02471072 anthropoid apes and human beings n02471300 a primate of the superfamily Hominoidea n02471467 modern man and extinct immediate ancestors of man n02471762 a primate of the family Hominidae n02472012 type genus of the family Hominidae n02472293 any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage n02472987 all of the living human inhabitants of the earth; "all the world loves a lover"; "she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women" n02473307 extinct species of primitive hominid with upright stature but small brain; "Homo erectus was formerly called Pithecanthropus erectus" n02473554 former genus of primitive apelike men now Homo erectus n02473720 fossil remains found in Java; formerly called Pithecanthropus erectus n02473857 fossils found near Beijing, China; they were lost during World War II n02473983 genus to which Peking man was formerly assigned n02474110 extinct primitive hominid of late Pleistocene; Java; formerly Javanthropus n02474282 former genus of primitive man; now Homo soloensis: comprises Solo man n02474431 early man of late Pleistocene; skull resembles that of Neanderthal man but with smaller cranial capacity; found in Java n02474605 extinct species of upright East African hominid having some advanced humanlike characteristics n02474777 the only surviving hominid; species to which modern man belongs; bipedal primate having language and ability to make and use complex tools; brain volume at least 1400 cc n02475078 extinct robust human of Middle Paleolithic in Europe and western Asia n02475358 extinct human of Upper Paleolithic in Europe n02475478 possible early Homo sapiens represented by a cranium found in the Transvaal; formerly considered a separate species n02475669 subspecies of Homo sapiens; includes all modern races n02475821 extinct genus of African hominid n02476074 former name for the genus Australopithecus n02476219 any of several extinct humanlike bipedal primates with relatively small brains of the genus Australopithecus; from 1 to 4 million years ago n02476567 fossils found in Ethiopia; from 3.5 to 4 million years ago n02476736 incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974 n02476870 gracile hominid of southern Africa; from about 3 million years ago n02477028 large-toothed hominid of eastern Africa; from 1 to 2 million years ago n02477187 genus to which Australopithecus boisei was formerly assigned n02477329 large-toothed hominid of southern Africa; from 1.5 to 2 million years ago; formerly Paranthropus n02477516 former classification for Australopithecus robustus n02477647 extinct primates; lower Pliocene n02477782 fossil primates found in India n02477890 genus of Old World hominoids; Miocene and Pliocene n02478077 considered a possible ancestor to both anthropoid apes and humans n02478239 fossil hominoids from northern central Hungary; late Miocene n02478416 a genus of Hominidae n02478539 a genus of Hominidae n02478662 genus of extinct primitive African primates of the Miocene epoch; sometimes considered a subgenus of Dryopithecus n02478875 an anthropoid ape of the genus Proconsul n02478990 extinct primate having powerful chewing muscles along with large molars and small incisors; fossils found in Kenya n02479205 a genus of Hominoidea n02479332 extinct primate of about 38 million years ago; fossils found in Egypt n02479482 an extinct genus of Hominoidea n02479634 tiny (150 to 300 grams) extinct primate of 46 to 50 million years ago; fossils found in Algeria; considered by some authorities the leading candidate for the first anthropoid n02479896 usually considered as comprising orangutans; gorillas; chimpanzees; and sometimes gibbons n02480153 any of the large anthropoid apes of the family Pongidae n02480346 type genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans n02480495 large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits n02480673 gorillas n02480855 largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa n02481103 a kind of gorilla n02481235 a kind of gorilla n02481366 gorilla of Kivu highlands n02481500 an adult male gorilla with grey hairs across the back n02481629 chimpanzees; more closely related to Australopithecus than to other pongids n02481823 intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests n02482060 masked or pale-faced chimpanzees of western Africa; distantly related to the eastern and central chimpanzees; possibly a distinct species n02482286 long-haired chimpanzees of east-central Africa; closely related to the central chimpanzees n02482474 black-faced chimpanzees of central Africa; closely related to eastern chimpanzees n02482650 small chimpanzee of swamp forests in Zaire; a threatened species n02482820 used in some classifications for the lesser apes (gibbons and siamangs); sometimes considered a subfamily of Pongidae n02483092 gibbons and siamangs n02483224 gibbons n02483362 smallest and most perfectly anthropoid arboreal ape having long arms and no tail; of southern Asia and East Indies n02483564 used in some classifications for the siamangs n02483708 large black gibbon of Sumatra having the 2nd and 3rd toes partially united by a web n02483915 Old World monkeys: guenon; baboon; colobus monkey; langur; macaque; mandrill; mangabey; patas; proboscis monkey n02484322 any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians) n02484473 of Africa or Arabia or Asia; having nonprehensile tails and nostrils close together n02484813 type genus of the Cercopithecidae: guenons n02484975 small slender African monkey having long hind limbs and tail and long hair around the face n02485225 smallest guenon monkey; of swampy central and west African forests n02485371 white and olive green East African monkey with long white tufts of hair beside the face n02485536 South African monkey with black face and hands n02485688 common savannah monkey with greenish-grey back and yellow tail n02485865 mangabeys n02485988 large agile arboreal monkey with long limbs and tail and white upper eyelids n02486138 patas n02486261 reddish long-tailed monkey of west Africa n02486410 large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles n02486565 baboons n02486657 greyish baboon of southern and eastern Africa n02486787 baboons n02486908 baboon of west Africa with a bright red and blue muzzle and blue hindquarters n02487079 similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored n02487217 macaques; rhesus monkeys n02487347 short-tailed monkey of rocky regions of Asia and Africa n02487547 of southern Asia; used in medical research n02487675 Indian macaque with a bonnet-like tuft of hair n02487847 tailless macaque of rocky cliffs and forests of northwestern Africa and Gibraltar n02488003 monkey of southeast Asia, Borneo and the Philippines n02488149 langurs n02488291 slender long-tailed monkey of Asia n02488415 langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India n02488578 a genus of Cercopithecidae n02488702 arboreal monkey of western and central Africa with long silky fur and reduced thumbs n02488894 a colobus monkey with a reddish brown coat and white silky fringes down both sides of the body n02489060 proboscis monkeys n02489166 Borneo monkey having a long bulbous nose n02489288 New World monkeys: capuchin; douroucouli; howler monkey; saki; spider monkey; squirrel monkey; titi; uakari; woolly monkey; marmoset; tamarin n02489589 hairy-faced arboreal monkeys having widely separated nostrils and long usually prehensile tails n02490030 marmosets n02490219 small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails n02490435 type genus of the Callithricidae: true marmosets n02490597 a marmoset n02490686 pygmy marmosets n02490811 the smallest monkey; of tropical forests of the Amazon n02490964 tamarins n02491107 small South American marmoset with silky fur and long nonprehensile tail n02491329 golden South American monkey with long soft hair forming a mane n02491474 South American tamarin with a tufted head n02491590 all the New World monkeys except marmosets and tamarins n02491906 type genus of the Cebidae n02492035 monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl n02492240 douroucoulis n02492356 nocturnal monkey of Central America and South America with large eyes and thick fur n02492536 howler monkeys n02492660 monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry n02492833 sakis n02492948 small arboreal monkey of tropical South America with long hair and bushy nonprehensile tail n02493109 uakaris n02493224 medium-sized tree-dwelling monkey of the Amazon basin; only New World monkey with a short tail n02493390 titis n02493509 small South American monkeys with long beautiful fur and long nonprehensile tail n02493673 spider monkeys n02493793 arboreal monkey of tropical America with long slender legs and long prehensile tail n02493974 squirrel monkeys n02494079 small long-tailed monkey of Central American and South America with greenish fur and black muzzle n02494257 woolly monkeys n02494383 large monkeys with dark skin and woolly fur of the Amazon and Orinoco basins n02494538 a small order comprising only the tree shrews: in some classifications tree shrews are considered either primates (and included in the suborder Prosimii) or true insectivores (and included in the order Insectivora) n02494866 tree shrews; in some classifications tree shrews are considered prosimian primates n02495099 the type genus of the Tupaia: chief genus of tree shrews n02495242 insectivorous arboreal mammal of southeast Asia that resembles a squirrel with large eyes and long sharp snout n02495446 pentails n02495570 brown tree shrew having a naked tail bilaterally fringed with long stiff hairs on the distal third; of Malaysia n02495789 not used in all classifications; in some classifications considered coextensive with the Lemuroidea; in others includes both Lemuroidea and Tarsioidea n02496052 primitive primates having large ears and eyes and characterized by nocturnal habits n02496210 extinct small mostly diurnal lower primates that fed on leaves and fruit; abundant in North America and Europe 30 to 50 million years ago; their descendents probably include the lemurs; some authorities consider them ancestral to anthropoids but others consider them only cousins n02496576 Lemuridae; Lorisidae; Daubentoniidae; Indriidae; used in some classifications instead of Prosimii; in others considered a subdivision of Prosimii n02496913 large-eyed arboreal prosimian having foxy faces and long furry tails n02497214 in some classifications either coextensive with the Lemuroidea or comprising the true lemurs n02497408 typical lemurs; of Madagascar n02497550 type genus of the Lemuridae n02497673 small lemur having its tail barred with black n02497832 comprising solely the aye-aye n02497983 type genus; coextensive with the family Daubentoniidae n02498153 nocturnal lemur with long bony fingers and rodent-like incisor teeth closely related to the lemurs n02498355 slow-moving omnivorous nocturnal primates of tropical Asia; usually tailless n02498620 type genus of the Lorisidae n02498743 slim-bodied lemur of southern India and Sri Lanka n02498888 a genus of Lorisidae n02499022 stocky lemur of southeastern Asia n02499178 a genus of Lorisidae n02499316 a kind of lemur n02499434 a genus of Lorisidae n02499568 a kind of lemur n02499700 bush babies n02499808 agile long-tailed nocturnal African lemur with dense woolly fur and large eyes and ears n02499990 a family of Lemuroidea n02500144 type genus of the Indriidae n02500267 large short-tailed lemur of Madagascar having thick silky fur in black and white and fawn n02500472 a genus of Indriidae n02500596 nocturnal indris with thick grey-brown fur and a long tail n02500749 extinct tiny nocturnal lower primates that fed on fruit and insects; abundant in North America and Europe 30 to 50 million years ago; probably gave rise to the tarsiers; some authorities consider them ancestral to anthropoids but others consider them only cousins n02501101 in some classifications assigned to the suborder Prosimii n02501275 coextensive with the genus Tarsius: tarsiers n02501432 type and sole genus of the family Tarsiidae n02501583 nocturnal arboreal primate of Indonesia and the Philippines having huge eyes and digits ending in pads to facilitate climbing; the only primate that spurns all plant material as food living entirely on insects and small vertebrates n02501923 a variety of tarsier n02502006 a variety of tarsier n02502085 flying lemurs n02502212 a family of Dermoptera n02502357 type genus of the family Cynocephalidae n02502514 arboreal nocturnal mammal of southeast Asia and the Philippines resembling a lemur and having a fold of skin on each side from neck to tail that is used for long gliding leaps n02502807 a variety of flying lemur n02502902 an order of animals including elephants and mammoths n02503127 massive herbivorous mammals having tusks and a long trunk n02503313 elephants n02503517 five-toed pachyderm n02503756 a wild and vicious elephant separated from the herd n02503868 type genus of the family Elephantidae n02504013 Asian elephant having smaller ears and tusks primarily in the male n02504196 albinic Indian elephant; rare and sometimes venerated in east Asia n02504323 a genus of Elephantidae n02504458 an elephant native to Africa having enormous flapping ears and ivory tusks n02504635 extinct genus: mammoths n02504770 any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene; extremely large with hairy coats and long upcurved tusks n02505063 very hairy mammoth common in colder portions of the northern hemisphere n02505238 a variety of mammoth n02505342 a genus of Elephantidae n02505485 largest known mammoth; of America n02505646 extinct family: mastodons n02505809 extinct type genus of the Mammutidae: mastodons n02505998 extinct elephant-like mammal that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differ from mammoths in the form of the molar teeth n02506248 mastodon of North America; in some classifications considered a mammoth rather than a mastodon n02506466 elephants extinct since the Pleistocene n02506630 type genus of the Gomphotheriidae n02506783 extinct elephants of Central American and South America; of the Miocene and Pleistocene n02506947 an animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot touching the ground as e.g. bears and human beings n02507148 an animal that walks so that only the toes touch the ground as e.g. dogs and cats and horses n02507337 raccoons; coatis; cacomistles; kinkajous; and sometimes pandas n02507649 plantigrade carnivorous mammals n02507863 the type genus of the family Procyonidae: raccoons n02508021 an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America n02508213 North American raccoon n02508346 a South American raccoon n02508458 in some classifications considered a separate family n02508615 cacomistles n02508742 raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings n02509071 a genus of Procyonidae n02509197 arboreal fruit-eating mammal of tropical America with a long prehensile tail n02509405 coatis n02509515 omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America n02509694 lesser pandas n02509815 reddish-brown Old World raccoon-like carnivore; in some classifications considered unrelated to the giant pandas n02510065 in some classifications considered the family comprising the giant pandas n02510240 only the giant panda: in some classifications considered a genus of the separate family Ailuropodidae n02510455 large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae n02510769 respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water n02510978 occurs in some mollusks and in tadpoles and other immature amphibians n02511107 one of a series of slit openings in the pharynxes of fishes and aquatic amphibians through which water passes n02511303 one of the bony or cartilaginous arches on each side of the pharynx that support the gills of fishes and aquatic amphibians n02511510 region around the mouth in various invertebrates n02511633 the vocal organ of a bird n02511730 a bird that twitters n02511824 a group of vertebrates comprising both cartilaginous and bony fishes and sometimes including the jawless vertebrates; not used technically n02512053 any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills; "the shark is a large fish"; "in the living room there was a tank of colorful fish" n02512752 a young or small fish n02512830 any fish providing sport for the angler n02512938 any fish used for food by human beings n02513248 any fish useless for food or sport or even as bait n02513355 fish that live on the sea bottom (particularly the commercially important gadoid fish like cod and haddock, or flatfish like flounder) n02513560 a fish that is young n02513727 the young of various fishes n02513805 any of various fishes that carry their eggs and their young in their mouths n02513939 a female fish at spawning time n02514041 a large marine food fish common on the coasts of Australia, New Zealand, and southern Africa n02514198 snakeheads n02514320 a voracious freshwater fish that is native to northeastern China; can use fin to walk and can survive out of water for three days; a threat to American populations of fish n02514575 a class of fish having a skeleton composed of bone in addition to cartilage n02514825 any fish of the class Osteichthyes n02514988 fishes having paired fins resembling limbs and regarded as ancestral to amphibians n02515214 any fish of the order Crossopterygii; most known only in fossil form n02515410 extinct except for the coelacanth n02515560 type genus of the Latimeridae: coelacanth n02515713 fish thought to have been extinct since the Cretaceous period but found in 1938 off the coast of Africa n02515914 bony fishes of the southern hemisphere that breathe by a modified air bladder as well as gills; sometimes classified as an order of Crossopterygii n02516188 air-breathing fish having an elongated body and fleshy paired fins; certain species construct mucus-lined mud coverings in which to survive drought n02516427 lungfishes having hornlike ridges on the teeth n02516615 type genus of the Ceratodontidae: extinct genus of lungfishes n02516776 extinct lungfish n02516867 extant Australian lungfishes n02516994 an endangered species of lungfish found in rivers in Queensland n02517169 an order of fish belonging to the superorder Malacopterygii including catfishes n02517442 any of numerous mostly freshwater bottom-living fishes of Eurasia and North America with barbels like whiskers around the mouth n02517768 Old World catfishes n02517938 Old World freshwater catfishes having naked skin and a long anal fin more or less merged with the eellike caudal fin n02518178 type genus of the Siluridae: catfishes n02518324 large elongated catfish of central and eastern Europe n02518488 electric catfish n02518622 freshwater catfish of the Nile and tropical central Africa having an electric organ n02518813 North American catfishes n02518990 type genus of the Ameiuridae: bullhead catfishes n02519148 any of several common freshwater catfishes of the United States n02519340 catfish common in eastern United States n02519472 freshwater catfish of eastern United States n02519576 channel catfishes n02519686 freshwater food fish common throughout central United States n02519862 a large catfish of the Mississippi valley n02520015 flathead catfishes n02520147 large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw n02520391 armored catfish n02520525 South American catfish having the body covered with bony plates n02520669 sea catfishes n02520810 any of numerous marine fishes most of which are mouthbreeders; not used for food n02520985 type genus of the Ariidae: sea catfishes n02521129 sea catfish of the Caribbean area n02521241 cods, haddocks, grenadiers; in some classifications considered equivalent to the order Anacanthini n02521472 at least partially equivalent to the order Gadiformes in some classifications n02521646 a soft-finned fish of the family Gadidae n02521916 large family of important mostly marine food fishes n02522247 type genus of the Gadidae: the typical codfishes n02522399 major food fish of Arctic and cold-temperate waters n02522637 young codfish n02522722 one of the world's most important commercial fishes n02522866 closely related to Atlantic cod n02522990 whitings n02523110 a food fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe resembling the cod; sometimes placed in genus Gadus n02523338 burbot n02523427 elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth n02523617 young Atlantic cod or haddock especially one split and boned for cooking n02523750 haddock n02523877 important food fish on both sides of the Atlantic; related to cod but usually smaller n02524081 pollack n02524202 important food and game fish of northern seas (especially the northern Atlantic); related to cod n02524424 hakes n02524524 any of several marine food fishes related to cod n02524659 found off Atlantic coast of North America n02524811 hakes n02524928 American hakes n02525012 ling n02525120 elongated marine food fish of Greenland and northern Europe; often salted and dried n02525287 cusk n02525382 large edible marine fish of northern coastal waters; related to cod n02525543 grenadiers n02525703 deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail n02525866 elongate fishes with pelvic fins and girdle absent or reduced n02526121 voracious snakelike marine or freshwater fishes with smooth slimy usually scaleless skin and having a continuous vertical fin but no ventral fins n02526425 young eel n02526486 eels that live in fresh water as adults but return to the sea to spawn n02526673 type genus of the Anguillidae: eels n02526818 eels that live in fresh water as adults but return to sea to spawn; found in Europe and America; marketed both fresh and smoked n02527057 New Zealand eel n02527145 marine eels n02527271 family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked n02527498 marine eels n02527622 large dark-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters; some used for food n02527813 large diverse group of bony fishes; includes most living species n02528163 a bony fish of the subclass Teleostei n02528534 most primitive teleost fishes; all are soft-finned: salmon; trout; herring; shad; sardines; anchovies; whitefish; smelts; tarpon n02528949 coextensive with the genus Gonorhynchus n02529111 slender cylindrical marine fishes lacking air bladders and teeth n02529293 fish of sandy areas of western Pacific and Indian oceans having an angular snout for burrowing into sand n02529515 herrings; shad; sardines; etc. n02529772 any of numerous soft-finned schooling food fishes of shallow waters of northern seas n02530052 the edible young of especially herrings and sprats and smelts n02530188 the young of a herring or sprat or similar fish n02530294 shad n02530421 herring-like food fishes that migrate from the sea to fresh water to spawn n02530637 shad of Atlantic coast of North America; naturalized to Pacific coast n02530831 shad that spawns in streams of the Mississippi drainage; very similar to Alosa sapidissima n02530999 European shad n02531114 shad-like food fish that runs rivers to spawn; often salted or smoked; sometimes placed in genus Pomolobus n02531362 genus to which the alewife is sometimes assigned n02531503 menhaden n02531625 shad-like North American marine fishes used for fish meal and oil and fertilizer n02531820 type genus of the Clupeidae: typical herrings n02532028 commercially important food fish of northern waters of both Atlantic and Pacific n02532272 important food fish; found in enormous shoals in the northern Atlantic n02532451 important food fish of the northern Pacific n02532602 any of various small edible herring or related food fishes frequently canned n02532786 any of various young herrings (other than brislings) canned as sardines in Norway n02532918 small herring processed like a sardine n02533075 pilchards n02533209 small fishes found in great schools along coasts of Europe; smaller and rounder than herring n02533424 pilchards n02533545 small pilchards common off the pacific coast of North America n02533708 anchovies n02533834 small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide n02534036 type genus of the family Engraulidae n02534165 esteemed for its flavor; usually preserved or used for sauces and relishes n02534352 salmon and trout n02534559 soft-finned fishes of cold and temperate waters n02534734 any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn n02535080 a young salmon up to 2 years old n02535163 female salmon that has recently spawned n02535258 male salmon that has recently spawned n02535349 type genus of the Salmonidae: salmon and trout n02535537 found in northern coastal Atlantic waters or tributaries; adults do not die after spawning n02535759 Atlantic salmon confined to lakes of New England and southeastern Canada n02535909 Pacific salmon including sockeye salmon; chinook salmon; chum salmon; coho salmon n02536165 small salmon with red flesh; found in rivers and tributaries of the northern Pacific and valued as food; adults die after spawning n02536456 large Pacific salmon valued as food; adults die after spawning n02536685 a large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish n02536864 small salmon of northern Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes n02537085 any of various game and food fishes of cool fresh waters mostly smaller than typical salmons n02537319 speckled trout of European rivers; introduced in North America n02537525 found in Pacific coastal waters and streams from lower California to Alaska n02537716 silvery marine variety of brown trout that migrates to fresh water to spawn n02537847 brook trout n02538010 large fork-tailed trout of lakes of Canada and the northern United States n02538216 North American freshwater trout; introduced in Europe n02538406 any of several small trout-like fish of the genus Salvelinus n02538562 small trout of northern waters; landlocked populations in Quebec and northern New England n02538730 soft-finned fishes comprising the freshwater whitefishes; formerly included in the family Salmonidae n02538985 silvery herring-like freshwater food fish of cold lakes of the northern hemisphere n02539251 type genus of the Coregonidae: whitefishes n02539424 found in the Great Lakes and north to Alaska n02539573 important food fish of cold deep lakes of North America n02539752 whitefishes n02539894 a whitefish with a bronze back; of northern North America and Siberia n02540091 whitefish of the western United States and Canada n02540255 smelts n02540412 small trout-like silvery marine or freshwater food fishes of cold northern waters n02540637 type genus of the Osmeridae n02540791 important marine and landlocked food fish of eastern North America and Alaska n02540983 the common smelt of Europe n02541139 capelins n02541257 very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes n02541431 tarpons and ladyfishes n02541583 tarpons n02541687 large silvery game fish of warm Atlantic coastal waters especially off Florida n02541875 type genus of the Elopidae: tenpounder n02542017 game fish resembling the tarpon but smaller n02542162 bonefish n02542283 type and sole genus of the family Albulidae n02542432 slender silvery marine fish found in tropical mud flats and mangrove lagoons n02542598 small marine soft-finned fishes with long silvery bodies; related to salmons and trouts n02542804 type genus of the Argentinidae: argentines n02542958 any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes n02543093 deep-sea fishes comprising the lantern fishes n02543255 small fish having rows of luminous organs along each side; some surface at night n02543412 soft-finned bottom-dwelling fishes n02543565 tropical fishes with large mouths in lizard-like heads; found worldwide n02543737 small family of soft-finned bottom-dwellers with large eyes; relatives of lizardfishes n02543952 bottom-dwellers having large eyes with metallic green luster n02544086 slender scaleless predaceous tropical deep-sea fishes n02544274 large elongate scaleless oceanic fishes with sharp teeth and a long dorsal fin that resembles a sail n02544475 a soft-finned fish of the genus Alepisaurus n02544596 teleost fish with bony tongues n02544754 a family of large fishes that live in freshwater; includes bandfish and bonytongues n02544960 a genus of large freshwater fishes of Australia and Borneo n02545153 a species of large fish found in Australian rivers n02545387 a species of large fish found in Australian rivers n02545569 opahs n02545687 type genus of the Lampridae n02545841 large elliptical brightly colored deep-sea fish of Atlantic and Pacific and Mediterranean n02546028 from Nova Scotia to West Indies and Gulf of Mexico n02546177 ribbonfishes n02546331 marine fish having a long compressed ribbonlike body n02546477 type genus of the Trachipteridae n02546627 deep-sea ribbonfish n02546744 ribbonfishes n02546873 type genus of the Regalecidae n02547014 thin deep-water tropical fish 20 to 30 feet long having a red dorsal fin n02547213 anglers and batfishes; spiny-finned marine fishes having pectoral fins at the ends of armlike processes and a long movable spine on the dorsal fin to lure prey to the large mouth n02547562 batfishes: sluggish bottom-dwelling spiny fishes n02547733 bottom-dweller of warm western Atlantic coastal waters having a flattened scaleless body that crawls about on fleshy pectoral and pelvic fins n02547947 large-headed marine fishes comprising the anglers n02548128 type genus of family Lophiidae n02548247 fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey n02548522 toadfishes; related to anglers and batfishes n02548689 bottom-dwelling fish having scaleless slimy skin and a broad thick head with a wide mouth n02548884 a variety of toadfish n02548990 frogfishes; tropical spiny-finned marine fishes having large nearly vertical mouths; related to toadfishes and anglers n02549248 fish having a frog-like mouth with a lure on the snout n02549376 small fantastically formed and colored fishes found among masses of sargassum n02549533 order of fishes having spineless fins; needlefishes; sauries; flying fishes; halfbeaks n02549796 ferocious fishes of warm regions resembling but unrelated to the freshwater gars n02549989 elongate European surface-dwelling predacious fishes with long toothed jaws; abundant in coastal waters n02550203 found in warm waters of western Atlantic n02550296 flying fishes; closely related to the halfbeaks n02550460 tropical marine fishes having enlarged winglike fins used for brief gliding flight n02550655 having only pectoral fins enlarged n02550780 having both pectoral and pelvic fins enlarged n02550915 halfbeaks; marine and freshwater fishes closely related to the flying fishes but not able to glide n02551134 tropical and subtropical marine and freshwater fishes having an elongated body and long protruding lower jaw n02551316 only sauries n02551494 a genus of Scomberesocidae n02551668 slender long-beaked fish of temperate Atlantic waters n02551824 teleost fishes having fins with sharp bony rays n02552171 a teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays n02552737 fishes closely related to greenlings n02552894 a genus of Ophiodontidae n02553028 food fish of the northern Pacific related to greenlings n02553196 one of the largest natural groups of fishes of both marine and fresh water: true perches; basses; tuna n02554512 in some classifications nearly or exactly equivalent to the Perciformes which are considered a suborder n02554730 any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of the order Perciformes n02555863 any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes n02556014 small freshwater spiny-finned fishes of Africa and southern Asia n02556195 the type genus of the family Anabantidae; small fish that resemble perch n02556373 a small perch of India whose gills are modified to allow it to breathe air; has spiny pectoral fins that enable it to travel on land n02556623 active freshwater fishes; true perches and pike perches n02556846 spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes n02557033 type genus of the Percidae n02557182 North American perch n02557318 a perch native to Europe n02557461 pike-perches n02557591 any of several pike-like fishes of the perch family n02557749 pike-like freshwater perches n02557909 variety inhabiting the Great Lakes n02558079 a genus of Percidae n02558206 a small snail-eating perch of the Tennessee River n02558350 two species of elongate compressed scaleless large-eyed fishes that live in sand or mud n02558560 either of two small silvery scaleless fishes of the northern Pacific that burrow into sand n02558724 eellike marine fishes n02558860 elongate compressed somewhat eel-shaped fishes n02558980 chiefly deep-sea fishes related to the Ophidiidae n02559144 deep-sea fishes n02559232 pearlfishes: related to the Brotulidae n02559383 found living within the alimentary canals of e.g. sea cucumbers or between the shells of pearl oysters in or near shallow seagrass beds n02559606 a family of fish or the order Perciformes including robalos n02559862 a kind of percoid fish n02559974 type genus of the Centropomidae: snooks n02560110 large tropical American food and game fishes of coastal and brackish waters; resemble pike n02560271 a subfamily of the family Centropomidae n02560383 a genus of large percoid fishes of fresh and brackish water n02560546 a species of large perch noted for its sporting and eating qualities; lives in marine, estuary, and freshwater habitats n02560823 pikes; pickerels; muskellunges n02560964 type and only genus of the family Esocidae n02561108 any of several elongate long-snouted freshwater game and food fishes widely distributed in cooler parts of the northern hemisphere n02561381 voracious piscivorous pike of waters of northern hemisphere n02561514 large (60 to 80 pounds) sport fish of North America n02561661 any of several North American species of small pike n02561803 common in quiet waters of eastern United States n02561937 small but gamy pickerel of Atlantic coastal states n02562085 sunfish family n02562315 small carnivorous freshwater percoid fishes of North America usually having a laterally compressed body and metallic luster: crappies; black bass; bluegills; pumpkinseed n02562680 crappies n02562796 small sunfishes of central United States rivers n02562971 a crappie that is black n02563079 a crappie that is white n02563182 any of various usually edible freshwater percoid fishes having compressed bodies and shiny scales; especially (but not exclusively) of the genus Lepomis n02563497 bream n02563648 small brilliantly colored North American sunfish n02563792 important edible sunfish of eastern and central United States n02563949 inhabits streams from South Carolina to Florida; esteemed panfish n02564130 a genus of Centrarchidae n02564270 North American food and game fish n02564403 game and food fish of upper Mississippi and Great Lakes n02564572 American freshwater black basses n02564720 widely distributed and highly prized American freshwater game fishes (sunfish family) n02564935 a variety of black bass n02565072 a variety of black bass; the angle of the jaw falls below the eye n02565324 a large black bass; the angle of the jaw falls behind the eye n02565573 nontechnical name for any of numerous edible marine and freshwater spiny-finned fishes n02565728 marine fishes: sea basses; sea perches; groupers; jewfish n02566109 marine food sport fishes mainly of warm coastal waters n02566325 carnivorous fresh and salt water fishes n02566489 small silvery food and game fish of eastern United States streams n02566665 North American freshwater bass resembling the larger marine striped bass n02566834 any of various food and sport fishes of the Atlantic coast of the United States having an elongated body and long spiny dorsal fin n02567201 a genus of Serranidae n02567334 small marine fish with black mouth and gill cavity n02567484 sea basses n02567633 a kind of sea bass n02567772 bluish black-striped sea bass of the Atlantic coast of the United States n02567960 a genus of Serranidae n02568087 marine food and game fish with dark longitudinal stripes; migrates upriver to spawn; sometimes placed in the genus Morone n02568326 wreckfish n02568447 brown fish of the Atlantic and Mediterranean found around rocks and shipwrecks n02568636 type genus of the Serranidae: mostly small Pacific sea basses n02568807 found in warm shallow waters of western Atlantic n02568959 usually solitary bottom sea basses of warm seas n02569151 genus of groupers or sea bass n02569334 black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins n02569484 any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers n02569631 found around rocky coasts or on reefs n02569770 a genus of Serranidae n02569905 deep-sea fish of tropical Atlantic n02570038 groupers n02570164 large dark grouper with a thick head and rough scales n02570312 a genus of fish of the family Serranidae, including soapfishes n02570484 fishes with slimy mucus-covered skin; found in the warm Atlantic coastal waters of America n02570648 viviparous percoid fishes comprising the surf fishes n02570838 small to medium-sized shallow-water fishes of the Pacific coast of North America n02571034 a genus of Embiotocidae n02571167 Pacific coast fish n02571300 small carnivorous percoid fishes found worldwide in tropical seas n02571486 type genus of the Priacanthidae n02571652 red fishes of American coastal tropical waters having very large eyes and rough scales n02571810 brightly colored carnivorous fish of western Atlantic and West Indies waters n02571983 bright-colored marine fishes that incubate eggs in the mouth n02572196 small red fishes of coral reefs and inshore tropical waters n02572369 type genus of the Apogonidae n02572484 a cardinalfish found in tropical Atlantic coastal waters n02572628 a genus of fish of the family Apogonidae n02572763 found in West Indies; lives in mantle cavity of a living conch n02572904 short-headed marine fishes; often brightly colored n02573075 large brightly colored food fish of deep Atlantic waters n02573249 yellow-spotted violet food fish of warm deep waters n02573406 food and game fishes related to pompanos n02573563 type genus of the Pomatomidae n02573704 bluish warm-water marine food and game fish that follow schools of small fishes into shallow waters n02573918 family of pelagic fishes containing solely the cobia n02574093 genus and family are coextensive and comprise only the cobia n02574271 large dark-striped tropical food and game fish related to remoras; found worldwide in coastal to open waters n02574489 small order of fishes comprising the remoras n02574651 fishes having a sucking disk on the head for clinging to other fishes and to ships n02574910 marine fishes with a flattened elongated body and a sucking disk on the head for attaching to large fish or moving objects n02575168 type genus of the Echeneididae: typical remoras n02575325 remoras found attached to sharks n02575455 a genus of Echeneididae n02575590 large blue Pacific remora that attaches to whales and dolphins n02575766 large family of narrow-bodied marine food fishes with widely forked tails; chiefly of warm seas n02576223 a percoid fish of the family Carangidae n02576460 type genus of the Carangidae n02576575 any of several fast-swimming predacious fishes of tropical to warm temperate seas n02576906 fish of western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico n02577041 fish of western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico n02577164 fish of western Atlantic: Cape Cod to Brazil n02577291 a genus of Carangidae n02577403 streamlined cigar-shaped jack; good game fish n02577532 leatherjackets n02577662 any of several New World tropical fishes having tiny embedded scales n02577823 a genus of Carangidae n02577952 fish having greatly elongated front rays on dorsal and anal fins n02578125 a genus of Carangidae n02578233 any of several silvery marine fishes with very flat bodies n02578454 similar to moonfish but with eyes high on the truncated forehead n02578604 a genus of Carangidae n02578771 any of several amber to coppery fork-tailed warm-water carangid fishes n02578928 game fish of southern California and Mexico having a yellow tail fin n02579091 fish having the habit of following ships; found in North American and South American coastal waters n02579303 large game fish of Australia and New Zealand n02579420 a genus of Carangidae n02579557 any of several deep-bodied food fishes of western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico n02579762 found in coastal waters New England to Brazil except clear waters of West Indies n02579928 large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies n02580055 a genus of Carangidae n02580188 small pelagic fish often accompanying sharks or mantas n02580336 any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae n02580546 the scads (particularly horse mackerels) n02580679 a California food fish n02580830 large elongated compressed food fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe n02580991 big-eyed scad n02581108 of Atlantic coastal waters; commonly used for bait n02581289 scads especially mackerel scad; cosmopolitan in distribution n02581482 small silvery fish; Nova Scotia to Brazil n02581642 small fusiform fish of western Atlantic n02581803 large active pelagic percoid fish n02581957 large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii) n02582220 the more common dolphinfish valued as food; about six feet long n02582349 a kind of dolphinfish n02582437 deep-bodied percoid fishes of the open seas n02582591 type genus of the Bramidae n02582721 deep-bodied sooty-black pelagic spiny-finned fish of the northern Atlantic and northern Pacific; valued for food n02582919 small family of marine fishes having covered gills n02583096 important marine food fishes n02583211 tropical freshwater fishes of Africa and South America and Central America n02583457 former name of the Characidae n02583567 any freshwater fish of the family Characinidae n02583768 tetras n02583890 brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes n02584004 a genus of Characidae n02584145 small bright red and blue aquarium fish from streams in Brazil and Colombia n02584325 piranhas n02584449 small voraciously carnivorous freshwater fishes of South America that attack and destroy living animals n02584643 any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion n02584915 one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste n02585168 bristlelike process near the tip of the antenna of certain flies n02585285 slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish n02585446 one of the paired abdominal appendages of certain aquatic crustaceans that function primarily for carrying the eggs in females and are usually adapted for swimming n02585732 cichlids n02585872 freshwater fishes of tropical America and Africa and Asia similar to American sunfishes; some are food fishes; many small ones are popular in aquariums n02586129 a genus of Cichlidae n02586238 important food fish of the Nile and other rivers of Africa and Asia Minor n02586382 snappers n02586543 any of several large sharp-toothed marine food and sport fishes of the family Lutjanidae of mainly tropical coastal waters n02586865 type genus of the Lutjanidae: snappers n02587051 an esteemed food fish with pinkish red head and body; common in the Atlantic coastal waters of North America and the Gulf of Mexico n02587300 found in shallow waters off the coast of Florida n02587479 similar to and often marketed as `red snapper'; n02587618 food fish of warm Caribbean and Atlantic waters n02587761 snappers n02587877 superior food fish of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean with broad yellow stripe along the sides and on the tail n02588108 grunts n02588286 medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught n02588580 type genus of the Haemulidae n02588794 a grunt with a red mouth that is found from Florida to Brazil n02588945 a kind of grunt n02589062 found off the West Indies and Florida n02589196 of warm Atlantic waters n02589316 a grunt found from Florida to Brazil and Gulf of Mexico n02589486 a genus of Haemulidae n02589623 black and gold grunt found from Bermuda to Caribbean to Brazil n02589796 dusky grey food fish found from Louisiana and Florida southward n02589955 a genus of Haemulidae n02590094 found from Long Island southward n02590237 porgies; scups n02590495 spiny-finned food fishes of warm waters having well-developed teeth n02590702 any of numerous marine percoid fishes especially (but not exclusively) of the family Sparidae n02590987 important deep-bodied food and sport fish of warm and tropical coastal waters; found worldwide n02591205 a genus of Sparidae n02591330 food fish of the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Europe and America n02591493 sea breams n02591613 food fish of European coastal waters n02591757 a genus of Sparidae n02591911 sea bream of warm Atlantic waters n02592055 large (up to 20 lbs) food fish of the eastern coast of the United States and Mexico n02592244 a genus of Sparidae n02592371 similar to sea bream; small spiny-finned fish found in bays along the southeastern coast of the United States n02592607 a genus of Sparidae n02592734 from Florida and Bahamas to Brazil n02592866 Australian snapper n02593019 Australian food fish having a pinkish body with blue spots n02593191 important dark-colored edible food and game fish of Australia n02593353 scups n02593453 found in Atlantic coastal waters of North America from South Carolina to Maine; esteemed as a panfish n02593679 porgy of southern Atlantic coastal waters of North America n02593863 warm-water marine fishes including the drums and grunts and croakers and sea trout n02594250 widely distributed family of carnivorous percoid fishes having a large air bladder used to produce sound n02594552 small to medium-sized bottom-dwelling food and game fishes of shallow coastal and fresh waters that make a drumming noise n02594807 drumfish n02594942 a kind of drumfish n02595056 black-and-white drumfish with an erect elongated dorsal fin n02595217 drumfish n02595339 small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico n02595569 a genus of Sciaenidae n02595702 large edible fish found off coast of United States from Massachusetts to Mexico n02595902 type genus of the Sciaenidae: croakers n02596067 large important food fish of Australia; almost indistinguishable from the maigre n02596252 large European marine food fish n02596381 any of several fishes that make a croaking noise n02596592 croakers n02596720 a silvery-bodied croaker with dark markings and tiny barbels n02596888 croakers n02597004 a fish of the Pacific coast of North America n02597173 kingfishes; whiting n02597367 any of several food fishes of North American coastal waters n02597608 any of several food and game fishes of the drum family indigenous to warm Atlantic waters of the North American coast n02597818 whiting of the southeastern coast of North America n02597972 whiting of the east coast of United States; closely resembles king whiting n02598134 bluish-grey whiting of California coast n02598252 a dull silvery whiting of southern Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States n02598438 a genus of Sciaenidae n02598573 small silvery marine food fish found off California n02598747 a genus of Sciaenidae n02598878 silvery and bluish drumfish of shallow California coastal waters n02599052 any of several sciaenid fishes of North American coastal waters n02599207 sea trout n02599347 food and game fish of North American coastal waters with a mouth from which hooks easily tear out n02599557 weakfish of southern Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of United States n02599784 goatfishes or red mullets n02599958 bottom dwelling marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin n02600135 type genus of the Mullidae: goatfishes n02600298 brightly colored tropical fishes with chin barbels n02600503 body bright scarlet with 2 yellow to reddish strips on side n02600657 a genus of Mullidae n02600798 schooling goatfish; greyish with yellow stripe n02600953 fishes distinguished by abdominal pelvic fins: families Mugilidae; Atherinidae; Sphyraenidae n02601200 grey mullets n02601344 freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide n02601589 type genus of the Mugilidae: mullets n02601767 most important commercial mullet in eastern United States n02601921 silvery mullet of Atlantic and Pacific coasts n02602059 similar to the striped mullet and takes its place in the Caribbean region n02602215 small spiny-finned fishes of both salt and fresh water n02602405 small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States n02602620 a genus of Atherinidae n02602760 a relatively large silversides of the Pacific coast of North America (known to reach 18 inches in length) n02602970 monotypic family of large active fishes of tropical and subtropical waters: barracuda n02603174 type and sole genus of the Sphyraenidae: barracuda n02603317 any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth n02603540 large (up to 6 ft) greyish-brown barracuda highly regarded as a food and sport fish; may be dangerous to swimmers n02603737 sweepers n02603862 little-known nocturnal fish of warm shallow seas with an oblong compressed body n02604014 sea chubs n02604157 schooling fishes mostly of Indian and western Pacific oceans; two species in western Atlantic n02604342 type genus of the Kyphosidae n02604480 food and game fish around Bermuda and Florida; often follow ships n02604657 small family comprising the spadefishes n02604811 a genus of Ephippidae n02604954 deep-bodied disk-shaped food fish of warmer western Atlantic coastal waters n02605139 butterfly fishes n02605316 small usually brilliantly colored tropical marine fishes having narrow deep bodies with large broad fins; found worldwide n02605571 type genus of the Chaetodontidae n02605703 any fish of the genus Chaetodon n02605809 angelfishes n02605936 a butterfly fish of the genus Pomacanthus n02606052 gold and black butterflyfish found from West Indies to Brazil n02606194 damselfishes n02606384 small brilliantly colored tropical marine fishes of coral reefs n02606590 type genus of the Pomacentridae: damselfishes n02606751 a blue and yellow damselfish of Bermuda and Florida and the West Indies n02606926 damsel fishes n02607072 live associated with sea anemones n02607201 an anemone fish of the genus Amphiprion n02607345 damsel fishes n02607470 large blue-grey black-striped damselfish; nearly worldwide n02607630 wrasses n02607862 chiefly tropical marine fishes with fleshy lips and powerful teeth; usually brightly colored n02608151 a genus of Labridae n02608284 found around the Great Barrier Reef n02608429 a genus of Labridae n02608547 large wrasse of western Atlantic; head of male resembles a pig's snout n02608708 a genus of Labridae n02608860 small wrasse of tropical Atlantic n02608996 bluish and bronze wrasse; found from Florida keys to Brazil n02609169 a genus of Labridae n02609302 small Atlantic wrasse the male of which has a brilliant blue head n02609466 razor fish n02609617 any of several small wrasses with compressed sharp-edged heads of the West Indies and Mediterranean n02609823 a kind of razor fish n02609951 tautogs n02610066 large dark-colored food fish of the Atlantic coast of North America n02610234 a genus of Labridae n02610373 common in north Atlantic coastal waters of the United States n02610541 parrotfishes n02610664 gaudy tropical fishes with parrotlike beaks formed by fusion of teeth n02610834 threadfins n02610980 mullet-like tropical marine fishes having pectoral fins with long threadlike rays n02611154 a genus of Polynemidae n02611294 found along western Atlantic coast n02611425 jawfishes n02611561 small large-mouthed tropical marine fishes common along sandy bottoms; males brood egg balls in their mouths; popular aquarium fishes n02611767 stargazers n02611898 heavy-bodied marine bottom-lurkers with eyes on flattened top of the head n02612046 sand stargazers n02612167 small pallid fishes of shoal tropical waters of North America and South America having eyes on stalks atop head; they burrow in sand to await prey n02612393 blennies; butterfishes; gunnels n02612657 elongated mostly scaleless marine fishes with large pectoral fins and reduced pelvic fins n02612982 a family of fish including: combtooth blennies n02613181 small usually scaleless fishes with comb-like teeth living about rocky shores; are territorial and live in holes between rocks n02613434 type genus of the Blenniidae n02613572 European scaleless blenny n02613687 a genus of Blenniidae n02613820 inhabits both coasts of tropical Atlantic n02613960 viviparous blennies of temperate and tropical seas n02614140 mostly small blennioid fishes of coral reefs and seagrass beds n02614288 a genus of fish of the family Clinidae including pikeblennies n02614482 tropical American fishes; males are aggressively defensive of their territory n02614653 found from Florida to Cuba n02614788 a family of fish of suborder Blennioidea n02614978 small eellike fishes common in shallow waters of the northern Atlantic n02615157 type genus of the Pholidae: gunnels n02615298 slippery scaleless food fish of the northern Atlantic coastal waters n02615494 pricklebacks n02615642 small elongate fishes of shallow northern seas; a long dorsal fin consists entirely of spines n02615829 a genus of Stichaeidae n02615980 found in Arctic and northern Atlantic waters n02616128 eellike fishes found in subarctic coastal waters n02616251 a genus of Stichaeidae n02616397 eellike Atlantic bottom fish with large almost vertical mouth n02616572 wolffishes n02616705 type genus of the Anarhichadidae n02616851 large ferocious northern deep-sea food fishes with strong teeth and no pelvic fins n02617029 eelpouts n02617207 marine eellike mostly bottom-dwelling fishes of northern seas n02617402 type genus of the Zoarcidae n02617537 an eelpout of northern Europe that is viviparous n02617689 a genus of Zoarcidae n02617819 brightly colored scaleless Arctic eelpout n02617956 a genus of Zoarcidae n02618094 common along northeastern coast of North America n02618244 sand lances n02618372 type genus of the Ammodytidae n02618513 very small silvery eellike schooling fishes that burrow into sandy beaches n02618697 dragonets n02618827 small often brightly colored scaleless marine bottom-dwellers; found in tropical and warm temperate waters of Europe and America n02619029 gobies n02619165 small spiny-finned fish of coastal or brackish waters having a large head and elongated tapering body having the ventral fins modified as a sucker n02619409 a genus of Gobiidae n02619550 found in tropical coastal regions of Africa and Asia; able to move on land on strong pectoral fins n02619738 sleepers n02619861 tropical fish that resembles a goby and rests quietly on the bottom in shallow water n02620033 percoid flatheads n02620167 pallid bottom-dwelling flat-headed fish with large eyes and a duck-like snout n02620318 archerfishes n02620443 type genus of the Toxotidae n02620578 any of several small freshwater fishes that catch insects by squirting water at them and knocking them into the water; found in Indonesia and Australia n02620826 worm fish n02620956 poorly known family of small tropical shallow-water fishes related to gobies n02621107 surgeonfishes n02621258 brightly colored coral-reef fish with knifelike spines at the tail n02621419 type genus of the Acanthuridae: doctorfishes n02621577 surgeon fish of the West Indies n02621721 snake mackerels n02621908 snake mackerels; elongated marine fishes with oily flesh; resembles mackerels; found worldwide n02622130 type genus of the Gempylidae n02622249 predatory tropical fishes with jutting jaws and strong teeth n02622408 a genus of Gempylidae n02622547 large snake mackerel with rings like spectacles around its eyes n02622712 very large deep-water snake mackerel n02622823 cutlassfishes n02622955 long-bodied marine fishes having a long whiplike scaleless body and sharp teeth; closely related to snake mackerel n02623170 mackerels; tunas; albacores; bonitos; swordfishes; sailfishes n02623445 important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters n02623868 marine food fishes: mackerels; chub mackerels; tuna n02624167 any of various fishes of the family Scombridae n02624377 type genus of the Scombridae n02624551 important food fish of the northern Atlantic and Mediterranean; its body is greenish-blue with dark bars and small if any scales n02624807 medium-sized mackerel of temperate Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico n02624987 small mackerel found nearly worldwide n02625132 wahoos n02625258 large fast-moving predacious food and game fish; found worldwide n02625418 Spanish mackerels n02625612 any of several large marine food fishes of the genus Scomberomorus n02625851 large mackerel with long pointed snout; important food and game fish of the eastern Atlantic coast southward to Brazil n02626089 a large commercially important mackerel of the Atlantic coastal waters of North America n02626265 large edible mackerel of temperate United States coastal Atlantic waters n02626471 a Spanish mackerel of western North America n02626590 tunas: warm-blooded fishes n02626762 any very large marine food and game fish of the genus Thunnus; related to mackerel; chiefly of warm waters n02627037 large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters n02627292 largest tuna; to 1500 pounds; of mostly temperate seas: feed in polar regions but breed in tropics n02627532 may reach 400 pounds; worldwide in tropics n02627686 bonitos n02627835 any of various scombroid fishes intermediate in size and characteristics between mackerels and tunas n02628062 medium-sized tuna-like food fish of warm Atlantic and Pacific waters; less valued than tuna n02628259 common bonito of Pacific coast of the Americas; its dark oily flesh cans well n02628467 a genus of Scombridae n02628600 oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito n02628856 oceanic bonitos; in some classifications placed in its own family Katsuwonidae n02629048 in some classifications considered a separate family comprising the oceanic bonitos n02629230 fish whose flesh is dried and flaked for Japanese cookery; may be same species as skipjack tuna n02629435 comprising the common swordfishes n02629581 type genus of the Xiphiidae n02629716 large toothless marine food fish with a long swordlike upper jaw; not completely cold-blooded i.e. they are able to warm their brains and eyes: worldwide in warm waters but feed on cold ocean floor coming to surface at night n02630052 sailfishes; spearfishes; marlins n02630281 large pelagic game fish having an elongated upper jaw and long dorsal fin that resembles a sail n02630468 type genus of the Istiophoridae n02630615 a kind of sailfish n02630739 giant warm-water game fish having a prolonged and rounded toothless upper jaw n02630926 marlins n02631041 large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes n02631330 largest marlin; may reach 2000 pounds; found worldwide in warm seas n02631475 large game fish in the Pacific Ocean; may reach 1000 pounds n02631628 Pacific food and game fish marked with dark blue vertical stripes n02631775 small marlin (to 180 pounds) of western Atlantic n02631899 a genus of Istiophoridae n02632039 any of several large vigorous pelagic fishes resembling sailfishes but with first dorsal fin much reduced; worldwide but rare n02632239 louvars n02632359 type genus of the Luvaridae n02632494 large silvery fish found worldwide in warm seas but nowhere common; resembles a whale and feeds on plankton n02632694 butterfishes: harvest fishes; dollar fishes n02632989 small marine fish with a short compressed body and feeble spines n02633287 a genus of Stromateidae n02633422 small food fish of Atlantic coast n02633555 a genus of Stromateidae n02633677 smaller than Florida pompano; common in West Indies n02633844 a genus of Stromateidae n02633977 butterfish up to a foot long of Atlantic waters from Chesapeake Bay to Argentina n02634156 a genus of Stromateidae n02634285 small (6 inches) tropical butterfishes found worldwide n02634414 a genus of Stromateidae n02634545 larger butterfishes of the western Atlantic from the New York area to the northern Gulf of Mexico n02634717 a genus of Stromateidae n02634858 sluggish square-tailed fish armored with tough bony scales; of deep warm waters n02635013 a genus of Stromateidae n02635154 blackish fish of New England waters n02635310 clingfishes n02635459 type genus of the Gobiesocidae n02635580 very small (to 3 inches) flattened marine fish with a sucking disc on the abdomen for clinging to rocks etc. n02635781 clingfish with typical skillet shape n02635911 tripletails n02636035 type genus of the Lobotidae n02636170 large food fish of warm waters worldwide having long anal and dorsal fins that with a caudal fin suggest a three-lobed tail n02636405 tripletail found from Cape Cod to northern South America n02636550 tripletail found in the Pacific n02636666 mojarras n02636854 small silvery schooling fishes with protrusible mouths found in warm coastal waters n02637046 type genus of the Gerreidae n02637179 popular panfish from Bermuda and Gulf of Mexico to Brazil n02637337 a genus of Gerreidae n02637475 silvery mojarra found along sandy shores of the western Atlantic n02637637 small family of small food fishes in shallow waters of the Pacific around Indonesia n02637839 type genus of the Sillaginidae n02637977 a small fish of the genus Sillago; excellent food fish n02638104 shiny substance that resemble enamel and is secreted by the corium of certain fishes (especially ganoid fishes) and composes the outer layer of their scales n02638323 a group of mostly extinct primitive bony fishes characterized by armor-like bony scales n02638596 primitive fishes having thick bony scales with a shiny covering n02638835 only the bowfins n02638960 type genus of the Amiidae n02639087 primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America n02639312 paddlefishes n02639464 type genus of the Polyodontidae n02639605 primitive fish of the Mississippi valley having a long paddle-shaped snout n02639786 a genus of Polyodontidae n02639922 fish of larger rivers of China similar to the Mississippi paddlefish n02640093 sturgeons n02640242 large primitive fishes valued for their flesh and roe; widely distributed in the North Temperate Zone n02640453 type genus of the Acipenseridae: sturgeons n02640626 food and game fish of marine and fresh waters of northwestern coast of North America n02640857 valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas n02641063 comprises the genus Lepisosteus n02641215 type genus of the Lepisosteidae: freshwater gars n02641379 primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth n02641608 scorpionfishes; sculpins; gurnards; greenlings; flying gurnards n02641825 mail-cheeked fishes: scorpionfishes; gurnards n02642107 fishes having the head armored with bony plates n02642430 scorpionfishes; rockfishes; lionfishes n02642644 any of numerous carnivorous usually bottom-dwelling warm-water marine fishes found worldwide but most abundant in the Pacific n02642935 type genus of the Scorpaenidae: scorpionfishes n02643112 marine fishes having a tapering body with an armored head and venomous spines n02643316 a kind of scorpionfish n02643448 lionfishes n02643566 brightly striped fish of the tropical Pacific having elongated spiny fins n02643713 stonefishes n02643836 venomous tropical marine fish resembling a piece of rock n02643989 rockfishes n02644113 marine food fish found among rocks along the northern coasts of Europe and America n02644360 a rockfish of the Pacific coastal waters of North America n02644501 a commercially important fish of the Pacific coast of North America n02644665 a large fish of the Pacific coast of North America n02644817 large fish of northern Atlantic coasts of America and Europe n02644967 sculpins n02645143 type genus of the Cottidae: sculpins n02645304 any of numerous spiny large-headed usually scaleless scorpaenoid fishes with broad mouths n02645538 freshwater sculpin with a large flattened bony-plated head with hornlike spines n02645691 small freshwater sculpin of Europe and North America n02645823 sea ravens n02645953 large sculpin of western Atlantic; inflates itself when caught n02646117 grubby n02646241 small sculpin of the coast of New England n02646377 lumpfishes n02646508 type genus of the Cyclopteridae: lumpfishes n02646667 clumsy soft thick-bodied northern Atlantic fish with pelvic fins fused into a sucker; edible roe used for caviar n02646892 any of several very small lumpfishes n02646985 snailfishes n02647144 type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes n02647294 small tadpole-shaped cold-water fishes with pelvic fins forming a sucker; related to lumpfish n02647503 poachers n02647660 small slender fish (to 8 inches) with body covered by bony plates; chiefly of deeper northern Pacific waters n02647903 type genus of the Agonidae n02648035 northern Atlantic sea poacher n02648174 alligatorfishes n02648313 small very elongate sea poachers n02648456 greenlings n02648625 food fish of the northern Pacific n02648769 type genus of the Hexagrammidae n02648916 common food and sport fish of western coast of North America n02649082 a genus of Hexagrammidae n02649218 greenling with whitish body marked with black bands n02649400 scorpaenoid flatheads n02649546 food fish of the Indonesian region of the Pacific; resembles gurnards n02649689 in some classifications restricted to the gurnards and subdivided into the subfamilies Triglinae (true sea robins) and Peristediinae (armored sea robins) n02650050 bottom-dwelling coastal fishes with spiny armored heads and fingerlike pectoral fins used for crawling along the sea bottom n02650282 type genus of the Triglidae n02650413 a kind of gurnard n02650541 American gurnard; mostly found in bays and estuaries n02650696 in some classifications considered a subfamily of Triglidae comprising searobins having ordinary scales and no barbels (true searobins) n02650928 a genus of Triglidae n02651060 large searobin; found from Nova Scotia to Florida n02651215 in some classifications considered a subfamily of Triglidae comprising the armored searobins n02651412 in some classifications the type genus of the subfamily Peristediinae: armored sea robins n02651617 sea robins having bony scutes on the body and barbels on the chin; found mostly on the continental slope n02651846 flying gurnards n02652005 a genus of Dactylopteridae n02652132 tropical fish with huge fanlike pectoral fins for underwater gliding; unrelated to searobins n02652335 boxfishes; filefishes; globefishes; ocean sunfishes; triggerfishes; puffers n02652668 tropical marine fishes having the teeth fused into a beak and thick skin covered with bony plates or spines n02652979 triggerfishes n02653145 any of numerous compressed deep-bodied tropical fishes with sandpapery skin and erectile spines in the first dorsal fin n02653359 type genus of the Balistidae n02653497 tropical Atlantic fish n02653655 filefishes n02653786 narrow flattened warm-water fishes with leathery skin and a long file-like dorsal spine n02653965 type genus of the Monocanthidae n02654112 any of several brightly colored tropical filefishes n02654256 boxfishes n02654425 any of numerous small tropical fishes having body and head encased in bony plates n02654609 a genus of Ostraciidae n02654745 trunkfish having hornlike spines over the eyes n02654890 puffers n02655020 any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers n02655355 spiny puffers n02655523 puffers having rigid or erectile spines n02655694 type genus of the Diodontidae n02655848 spines become erect when the body is inflated; worldwide in warm waters n02656032 similar to but smaller than porcupinefish n02656171 burrfishes n02656301 any of several fishes having rigid flattened spines n02656426 ocean sunfishes n02656550 type genus of the Molidae n02656670 among the largest bony fish; pelagic fish having an oval compressed body with high dorsal and anal fins and caudal fin reduced to a rudder-like lobe; worldwide in warm waters n02656969 caudal fin has a central projection n02657083 flatfishes: halibut; sole; flounder; plaice; turbot; tonguefishes n02657368 any of several families of fishes having flattened bodies that swim along the sea floor on one side of the body with both eyes on the upper side n02657694 any of various European and non-European marine flatfish n02657805 righteye flounders n02658079 flounders with both eyes on the right side of the head n02658381 type genus of the Pleuronectidae n02658531 large European food fish n02658670 a genus of Pleuronectidae n02658811 important food fish of Europe n02658944 a genus of Pleuronectidae; righteye flounders having a humped nose and small scales; the underside is often brightly colored n02659176 American flounder having a yellowish tail n02659342 a genus of Pleuronectidae n02659478 important American food fish in the winter n02659667 a genus of Pleuronectidae n02659808 European flatfish highly valued as food n02659961 a genus of Pleuronectidae n02660091 large American food fish n02660208 marine food fish of the northern Atlantic or northern Pacific; the largest flatfish and one of the largest teleost fishes n02660412 halibuts n02660519 largest United States flatfish n02660640 a righteye flounder found in the Pacific n02660769 a family of fish of the order Heterosomata n02661017 flatfishes with both eyes on the left side of the head n02661317 a genus of Bothidae n02661473 flounder of southern United States n02661618 flounder of eastern coast of North America n02661765 a genus of Bothidae n02661892 flounder found from North Carolina to Florida and the eastern Gulf of Mexico n02662081 a genus of Bothidae n02662239 a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil n02662397 a whiff found in waters from the Bahamas and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil n02662559 small food fishes of the Pacific coast of North America n02662688 a genus of Bothidae n02662825 very thin translucent flounder of the Atlantic coast of North America n02662993 European food fish n02663086 a genus of Bothidae n02663211 a large brownish European flatfish n02663352 tonguefishes n02663485 left-eyed marine flatfish whose tail tapers to a point; of little commercial value n02663657 soles n02663849 right-eyed flatfish; many are valued as food; most common in warm seas especially European n02664136 type genus of the Soleidae n02664285 highly valued as food n02664399 small European sole n02664511 a genus of Soleidae n02664642 popular pale brown food flatfish of the Pacific coast of North America n02664823 a genus of Soleidae n02664960 a common flatfish of the Pacific coast of North America n02665119 a genus of Soleidae n02665250 useless as food; in coastal streams from Maine to Texas and Panama n02665413 skin that is very thick (as an elephant or rhinoceros) n02665543 part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs n02665687 the anterior part of an insect's thorax; bears the first pair of legs n02665812 one of a series of similar body segments into which some animals are divided longitudinally n02665985 a fabric woven from goat hair and camel hair n02666079 a loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by Arabs n02666196 a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves n02666347 a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave n02666501 a ship abandoned on the high seas n02666624 the battery used to heat the filaments of a vacuum tube n02666735 a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy n02666943 a building where animals are butchered n02667093 (Arabic) a loose black robe from head to toe; traditionally worn by Muslim women n02667244 a condenser having 2 or 3 lenses with wide aperture for use in microscopes n02667379 a monastery ruled by an abbot n02667478 a convent ruled by an abbess n02667576 a church associated with a monastery or convent n02667693 a surveying instrument consisting of a spirit level and a sighting tube; used to measure the angle of inclination of a line from the observer to the target n02667906 a drug (or other chemical agent) that causes abortion n02668093 an abortion-inducing drug (trade name RU_486) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo n02668393 a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing n02668613 a primitive stone artifact (usually made of sandstone) used as an abrader n02668747 a New York school of painting characterized by freely created abstractions; the first important school of American painting to develop independently of European styles n02669001 an abstract painting n02669079 an abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation n02669295 a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge n02669442 an arch supported by an abutment n02669534 a costume worn on formal occasions by the faculty or students of a university or college n02669723 a gown worn by academics or judges n02669885 a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge n02670049 a particularly potent variety of marijuana n02670186 a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine n02670382 a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles n02670683 a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas" n02670935 an instrument for measuring the acceleration of aircraft or rockets n02671062 a way of entering or leaving; "he took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge" n02671224 (computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information n02671421 a supplementary component that improves capability n02671780 clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing n02671988 a short road giving access to an expressway; "in Britain they call an access road a slip road" n02672152 a lens implant containing a hinge that allows for both near and far vision (thus mimicking the natural lens of a young person) n02672371 living quarters provided for public convenience; "overnight accommodations are available" n02672646 (nautical) a portable ladder hung over the side of a vessel to give access to small boats alongside n02672831 a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player n02673078 (computer science) a register that has a built-in adder that adds an input number to the contents of the register n02673291 one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face n02673480 an oral beta blocker (trade name Sectral) used in treating hypertension n02673637 an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure n02674101 the ace in the club suit n02674184 the ace in the diamond suit n02674273 the ace in the heart suit n02674358 the ace in the spade suit; sometimes taken as a portent of death n02674482 an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets) n02674912 a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic n02675077 a disk coated with cellulose acetate n02675219 a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate n02675354 a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic n02675522 a compound lens system that forms an image free from chromatic aberration n02675657 street name for lysergic acid diethylamide n02675885 a small vacuum tube; used at high frequencies n02675987 a remedy for hearing loss or deafness n02676097 a delay line based on the time of propagation of sound waves n02676261 a device for amplifying or transmitting sound n02676566 sound is not amplified by electrical means n02676670 a modem that converts electrical signals to telephone tones and back again n02676805 a storage device consisting of acoustic delay lines n02676938 the citadel in ancient Greek towns n02677028 a synthetic fabric n02677136 used especially by artists n02677232 trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to treat upper respiratory conditions and minor allergies n02677436 an instrument for measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (usually by the photochemical effect) n02677602 any of various red antibiotics isolated from soil bacteria n02677718 the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism; "the piano had a very stiff action" n02678010 a type of LCD screen used for some portable computers; there is a separate circuit for each pixel n02678174 a placebo used in experimental tests of a drug that has noticeable side effects; "an active placebo mimics the side effects of the experimental drug" n02678384 a mechanism that puts something into automatic action n02678528 an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms n02678738 street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine n02678897 device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible n02679142 a machine that adds numbers n02679257 a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions n02679415 a component that is added to something to improve it; "the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement"; "the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor" n02679788 something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine n02679961 a printer that automatically prints addresses on letters for mailing n02680110 bandage consisting of a medical dressing of plain absorbent gauze held in place by a plastic or fabric tape coated with adhesive n02680337 tape coated with adhesive n02680512 a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine n02680638 a hotel room that shares a wall with another hotel room n02680754 can be changed to different settings n02680947 an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment n02681084 an additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base; "the growing medium should be equal parts of sand and loam with an admixture of peat moss and cow manure"; "a large intermixture of sand" n02681392 sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates n02681518 a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness n02682038 drug that has the effects of epinephrine n02682207 a sketchy or imperfect or faint representation n02682311 an edge tool used to cut and shape wood n02682407 a harp having strings tuned in unison; they sound when wind passes over them n02682569 an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage) n02682699 mechanically extendible ladder; used on a fire truck n02682811 a torpedo designed to be launched from an airplane n02682922 a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas) n02683183 a trademark for a loosely woven cotton fabric that is used to make shirts and underwear n02683323 a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl n02683454 a wig that gives the appearance of an Afro hairdo n02683558 a device injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust n02683692 a deck abaft of midships n02683791 a fragrant lotion for a man's face after shaving n02683936 an addition that was not included in the original plan; "the garage was an afterthought" n02684083 a cord (usually of goat's hair) that Arabs (especially Bedouins) wind around their heads to hold down the kaffiyeh n02684248 pottery that is veined and mottled to resemble agate n02684356 a device that causes material to gather into rounded balls; "a sonic agglomerator" n02684515 ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform n02684649 metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon n02684789 (biochemistry) a drug that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction n02684962 a place of assembly for the people in ancient Greece n02685082 a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume n02685253 an airfoil that controls lateral motion n02685365 a safety restraint in an automobile; the bag inflates on collision and prevents the driver or passenger from being thrown forward n02685585 a base for military aircraft n02685701 a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles n02685855 a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft n02685995 an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air n02686121 a subsonic jet airliner operated over short distances n02686227 a compressor that takes in air at atmospheric pressure and delivers it at a higher pressure n02686379 a system that keeps air cool and dry n02686568 a vehicle that can fly n02687172 a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings n02687423 the engine that powers and aircraft n02687539 a cushion usually made of rubber or plastic that can be inflated n02687682 a mechanical device using confined air to absorb the shock of motion n02687821 a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained n02687992 a place where planes take off and land n02688273 a filter that removes dust from the air that passes through it n02688443 a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight n02688895 a United States Air Force defense laboratory responsible for discovering and developing and integrating fighting technologies for aerospace forces n02689144 the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines) n02689274 a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air n02689434 a hammer driven by compressed air n02689556 a hole that allows the passage of air n02689648 air intake of a carburetor n02689748 a pneumatic horn n02689819 a warm cupboard where you put newly washed clothes until they are completely dry n02689961 a duct that admits air to be mixed with fuel n02690081 a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n02690270 a hose that carries air under pressure n02690373 a commercial airplane that carries passengers n02690583 a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure n02690715 a mailer for airmail n02690809 a mattress that can be stored flat and inflated for use n02690941 a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines) n02691156 an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane" n02692086 a propeller that rotates to push against air n02692232 an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo n02692513 a pump that moves air in or out of something n02692680 a shipboard radar that searches for aircraft n02692787 a shaft for ventilation n02692877 a steerable self-propelled aircraft n02693070 an airfield without normal airport facilities n02693246 a terminal that serves air travelers or air freight n02693413 a missile designed to be launched from one airplane at another n02693540 a missile designed to be launched from an airplane at a target on the ground n02693709 a transportation system for moving passengers or goods by air n02693860 passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores n02694045 part of a church divided laterally from the nave proper by rows of pillars or columns n02694182 a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods) n02694279 (Arabian Nights) a magical lamp from which Aladdin summoned a genie n02694426 a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event n02694662 a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time n02694776 an oil pipeline that runs 800 miles from wells at Prudhoe Bay to the port of Valdez n02694966 a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests n02695079 a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc n02695321 a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness n02695627 any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors n02695762 thermometer consisting of a glass capillary tube marked with degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit and containing alcohol which rises or falls as it expands or contracts with changes in temperature n02696048 a small recess opening off a larger room n02696165 a tavern where ale is sold n02696246 an obsolete kind of container used for distillation; two retorts connected by a tube n02696384 a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause n02696569 device for measuring pain caused by pressure n02696669 a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages n02696843 surveying instrument used with a plane table for drawing lines of sight on a distant object and for measuring angles n02697022 surveying instrument consisting of the upper movable part of a theodolite including the telescope and its attachments n02697221 women's clothing that has a fitted top and a flared skirt that is widest at the hemline; "it is called the A-line because the effect resembles the capital letter A" n02697438 an antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer n02697576 a screw with a hexagonal hole in the head n02697675 a wrench for Allen screws n02697759 a narrow street with walls on both sides n02697876 a wrench with a v-shaped jaw and serrations on one side (resembles the open jaws of an alligator) n02698036 a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid n02698244 a tray for collecting the offering from a congregation n02698366 a purgative made from the leaves of aloe n02698473 a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the Lama pacos, or made of a rayon or cotton imitation of that wool n02698634 a stout staff with a metal point; used by mountain climbers n02698769 any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder n02699096 a form of interferon that is produced endogenously and commercially for its pharmacological effects (including regulation of the immune system and antiviral and antineoplastic effects) n02699343 an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class n02699494 a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made n02699629 the table in Christian churches where communion is given n02699770 a painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table n02699915 an instrument that measures the altitude and azimuth of celestial bodies; used in navigation n02700064 an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles) n02700258 an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation n02700422 a sculptural relief in which forms extend out from the background to at least half their depth n02700622 a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things) n02700767 foil made of aluminum n02700895 a violin made by Nicolo Amati or a member of his family n02701002 a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals n02701125 a covered walkway (as in a cloister); "it has an ambulatory and seven chapels" n02701260 area reserved for persons leading the responsive `amens' n02701393 any artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of America n02701566 the national flag of the United States of America n02701730 a free-reed instrument in which air is drawn in through reeds by suction bellows n02701871 a stock exchange in New York n02701984 a theophylline derivative that is used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis n02702166 a white crystalline substance used as an analgesic and antipyretic n02702304 an antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Cordarone) that has potentially fatal side effects and is used to control serious heart rhythm problems only when safer agents have been ineffective n02702575 a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications n02702809 a vasodilator (trade name Norvasc) taken in tablet form; prescribed for hypertension and angina pectoris n02702989 a meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes n02703124 an atomic clock based on vibrational frequency of the nitrogen atom in the ammonia molecule n02703275 projectiles to be fired from a gun n02703499 a barbiturate with sedative and hypnotic effects; used to relieve insomnia and as an anticonvulsant n02703692 the sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate; used as a sedative and a hypnotic n02703894 an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections n02704153 a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression n02704462 a sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous system n02704645 an airplane designed to take off and land on water n02704792 a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water n02704949 an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held n02705201 a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater) n02705429 an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine n02705558 an antibiotic and antifungal agent n02705651 semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin) n02705944 electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it n02706221 a flask that has two handles; used by Romans for wines or oils n02706373 a drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium n02706586 a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease n02706806 an arcade featuring coin-operated game machines n02706916 a vasodilator that is sometimes used to treat angina pectoris n02707036 an artifact that belongs to another time n02707188 anything carved in low relief n02707344 moving or still pictures in contrasting colors that appear three-dimensional when superimposed n02707547 a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system n02707683 a medicine used to relieve pain n02708093 a clock that displays the time of day by the position of hands on a dial n02708224 a computer that represents information by variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages) n02708433 a watch that represents time by the position of hands on a dial n02708555 a beam balance of great precision used in quantitative chemical analysis n02708711 an instrument that performs analyses n02708885 a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner n02709101 compound lens or lens system designed to be free of astigmatism and able to form approximately point images n02709265 a lens designed to correct astigmatism n02709367 a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving n02709637 the chain or rope that attaches an anchor to a vessel n02709763 a light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor n02709908 a circuit in a computer that fires only when all of its inputs fire n02710044 metal supports for logs in a fireplace; "the andirons were too hot to touch" n02710201 an automaton that resembles a human being n02710324 a chamber having very little reverberation n02710429 a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind n02710600 a barometer that measures pressure without using fluids n02710766 a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations n02711110 a mixture of methyl and ethyl chloride; sprayed on as a local anesthetic n02711237 a series of X rays representing the action of the heart and its blood vessels after the injection of a radiopaque substance n02711422 a drug that is designed to prevent the growth of blood vessels that nourish tumors n02711573 an X-ray representation of blood vessels made after the injection of a radiopaque substance; 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at top of a column n02713992 (heraldry) a charge in the shape of a circle; "a hollow roundel" n02714139 an indicator that announces which electrical circuit has been active (as on a telephone switchboard) n02714315 a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device n02714535 the negatively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current n02714751 an electronic device that answers the telephone and records messages n02714883 a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug n02715096 carved ornament at the eaves of a tile roof concealing the joints between tiles n02715229 an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals n02715513 a large entrance or reception room or area n02715712 artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes n02715941 a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm n02716205 any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth n02716626 a defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles; "the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks placed limits on the deployment of ABMs" n02716866 a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections; "when antibiotics were first discovered they were called wonder drugs" n02717901 a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine n02718084 a medicine that inhibits cholinesterase by combining with it and so has a cholinergic effect n02718259 medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood n02718469 a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy) n02718811 any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects n02719105 a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus n02719294 a drug used to control or stop diarrhea n02719450 a drug that limits the formation of urine n02719588 a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison n02719750 a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting n02719951 any agent that reduces intestinal gas n02720048 a paint used to protect against the accumulation of barnacles etc. on underwater surfaces n02720201 any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi n02720576 worn by fliers and astronauts to counteract the forces of gravity and acceleration n02720725 a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site n02721160 a drug that reduces high blood pressure n02721538 a medicine intended to reduce inflammation n02721813 a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of a chair from hair oils n02721948 a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria n02722166 an antineoplastic drug that inhibits the utilization of a metabolite n02722349 a crystalline antibiotic active against various fungi n02722458 any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function n02722997 an antibiotic drug used as an antineoplastic in chemotherapy n02723165 an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration n02723292 a medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoa n02723491 a substance that relieves or prevents itching n02723595 any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever n02723754 any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity n02724026 an artifact surviving from the past n02724207 a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues n02724533 a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles) n02724722 a shipboard system to fire rockets at submarines n02724838 a drug (or other chemical agent) that is effective against syphilis n02724966 a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints n02725242 any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing n02725367 any drug that destroys viruses n02725596 a fortification 37 miles long across the narrowest part of southern Scotland (between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde); built in 140 to mark the frontier of the Roman province of Britain n02725872 a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering n02726017 the traditional dress of Vietnamese women consisting of a tunic with long sleeves and panels front and back; the tunic is worn over trousers n02726210 the great hall in ancient Persian palaces n02726305 a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house n02726681 a building that is divided into apartments n02726861 a drug combination found in some over-the-counter headache remedies (aspirin and phenacetin and caffeine) n02727016 an man-made opening; usually small n02727141 a device that controls amount of light admitted n02727281 a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire n02727426 a shed containing a number of beehives n02727566 a saddle blanket made of buffalo hide n02727660 a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative n02727825 equipment designed to serve a specific function n02728440 clothing in general; "she was refined in her choice of apparel"; "he always bought his clothes at the same store"; "fastidious about his dress" n02728763 a part that is joined to something larger n02728968 a small appendage n02729060 an ancient Roman road in Italy extending south from Rome to Brindisi; begun in 312 BC n02729222 a handcart from which apples and other fruit are sold in the street n02729345 (classical mythology) a golden apple thrown into a banquet of the gods by Eris (goddess of discord--who had not been invited); the apple had `for the fairest' written on it and Hera and Athena and Aphrodite all claimed it; when Paris (prince of Troy) awarded it to Aphrodite it began a chain of events that led to the Trojan War n02729755 a grove of apple trees n02729837 durable goods for home or office use n02729965 a device or control that is very useful for a particular job n02730265 a device for applying a substance n02730437 a decorative design made of one material sewn over another n02730568 (usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel) n02730748 a trench that provides protected passage between the rear and front lines of a defensive position n02730930 a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing n02731123 a paved surface where aircraft stand while not being used n02731251 (usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waist n02731398 a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar n02731629 a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus n02731900 a board that is pulled by a speedboat as a person stands on it and skims over the top of the water n02732072 a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals n02732295 an etching made by a process that makes it resemble a water color n02732433 a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley n02732572 an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design n02732696 a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases n02732827 a framework that supports climbing plants; "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park" n02733075 a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition n02733213 a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns n02733378 a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side n02733524 (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it n02734217 a passageway under a curved masonry construction; "they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory" n02734423 (architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance n02734725 an architectural product or work n02734835 the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns n02734994 the molding around a door or window n02735086 a depository containing historical records and documents n02735268 a support for the arch of the foot n02735361 a lamp that produces light when electric current flows across the gap between two electrodes n02735538 a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow n02735688 a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants" n02736396 a passageway between buildings or giving access to a basement n02736511 a playing field where sports events take place n02736645 a theater arranged with seats around at least three sides of the stage n02736798 a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural) n02736934 a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland n02737166 a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm n02737351 a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood n02737467 (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments n02737660 the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person n02737833 any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm; "the arm of the record player"; "an arm of the sea"; "a branch of the sewer" n02738031 weaponry used by military or naval force n02738271 coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field n02738449 a band worn around the upper arm n02738535 chair with a support on each side for arms n02738741 a medieval helmet with a visor and a neck guard n02738859 a pad worn by football players and hockey goalkeepers n02738978 a hole through which you put your arm and where a sleeve can be attached n02739123 (archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm n02739248 a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars n02739427 a band worn around the arm for decoration n02739550 a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons n02739668 protective covering made of metal and used in combat n02739889 a military combat vehicle on wheels with light armor (and usually a machine gun) n02740061 an armor-plated truck with strong doors and locks used to transport money or valuables; "the paintings were delivered to the museum in an air-conditioned armored car" n02740300 (military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry n02740533 a vehicle that is protected by armor plate n02740764 specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire n02741367 a place where arms are manufactured n02741475 a support for the arm n02741587 a large base of operations for an army n02741681 a United States defense laboratory to conduct research in high-performance computing for defense technology applications; a partnership of government and university and industry n02741981 an ointment used in treating bruises n02742070 an obsolete firearm with a long barrel n02742194 an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics n02742322 especially fine or decorative clothing n02742468 a restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier n02742663 gate where passengers disembark n02742753 a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow n02743050 the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow n02743207 a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms n02743426 all the weapons and equipment that a country has n02743547 the products of human creativity; works of art collectively; "an art exhibition"; "a fine collection of art" n02744077 the large temple of the Greek goddess Artemis which was begun at Ephesus in 541 BC and completed 220 years later; the temple was destroyed by the Goths in 262 n02744323 a major or main route n02744423 an X ray of an artery filled with a contrast medium n02744532 a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic n02744634 a well drilled through impermeable strata into strata that receive water from a higher altitude so there is pressure to force the water to flow upward n02744844 an X ray of a joint after the injection of a contrast medium n02744961 a type of endoscope that is inserted into a joint for visual examination n02745091 an article that is offered for sale n02745228 a ladder consisting of segments (usually four) that are held together by joints that can lock in place n02745395 a handmade imitation of a blossom n02745492 a pump that replaces the natural heart n02745611 a navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot n02745816 a metal or plastic part that is surgically implanted to replace a natural joint (possibly elbow or wrist but usually hip or knee) n02746008 a machine that uses dialysis to remove impurities and waste products from the bloodstream before returning the blood to the patient's body n02746225 a synthetic covering with two layers used experimentally to treat burn victims n02746365 large but transportable armament n02746595 a shell fired by artillery n02746683 a factory loft that has been converted into an artist's workroom and living area n02746841 a studio especially for an artist or designer n02746978 a school specializing in art n02747063 a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin n02747177 a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected n02747379 early 20th-century United States painting; portrays realistic and sordid scenes of city life n02747541 a rectangular block of hewn stone used for building purposes n02747672 a receptacle fitted beneath the grate in which ashes collect and are removed n02747802 a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes n02747915 antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia n02748088 a bed in which asparagus is growing n02748183 a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water n02748359 the basin or other vessel that holds holy water in Roman Catholic Churches n02748491 a pump that draws air or another gas through a liquid n02748618 the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets n02749169 a powdered form of aspirin n02749292 an armored vehicle with the chassis of a tank (but no turret) and a large gun; used as an antitank weapon and to support infantry n02749479 any of the automatic rifles or semiautomatic rifles with large magazines designed for military use n02749670 the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa n02749790 a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit n02749953 a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together n02750070 a hall where many people can congregate n02750169 a factory where manufactured parts are assembled into a finished product n02750320 an arrangement of coils used in sensitive electrical instruments; the coils are arranged to give zero resultant external magnetic field when a current passes through them and to have zero electromotive force induced in them by an external magnetic field n02750652 has a moving magnet and astatic coils arranged to cancel the effect of the Earth's magnetic field n02750835 a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals n02751067 a transparent dome on top of an airplane where the navigator can make celestial observations n02751215 an early form of sextant n02751295 any telescope designed to collect and record electromagnetic radiation from cosmic sources n02751490 a satellite equipped with a telescope to observe infrared radiation n02751623 one of the world's largest dams on the Nile River in southern Egypt n02751782 an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.) n02752039 a furnace that feeds itself so as to maintain a uniform temperature; used by alchemists n02752199 a place where reading materials are available n02752311 a facility for athletic events n02752496 a sock worn for athletic events n02752615 a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise n02752810 a figure of a man used as a supporting column n02752917 an instrument that measures rate of evaporation of water n02753044 a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239) n02753394 a timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules n02753569 an oral dose of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancer n02753710 a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy n02753881 the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb n02754103 a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist n02754421 an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given n02754656 the central area in a building; open to the sky n02754756 a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides n02755140 a shallow and rectangular briefcase n02755244 a supplementary part or accessory n02755352 a connection that fastens things together n02755529 a military submarine designed and armed to attack enemy shipping n02755675 an electrical device for attenuating the strength of an electrical signal n02755823 (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof n02755984 a fan that blows heated air out of the attic of a building n02756098 clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; "formal attire"; "battle dress" n02756601 a platform from which an auctioneer sells; "they put their paintings on the block" n02756751 the sound elements of television n02756854 an amplifier that increases the amplitude of reproduced sound n02756977 a cassette for audiotape n02757061 compact discs used to reproduce sound (voice and music) n02757211 a graphical representation of a person's auditory sensitivity to sound n02757337 an instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing n02757462 a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound n02757714 magnetic tape for use in recording sound n02757810 a tape recording of sound n02757927 materials using sight or sound to present information; "language tapes and videocassettes and other audiovisuals" n02758134 the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits n02758270 (Greek mythology) the extremely dirty stables that were finally cleaned by Hercules who diverted two rivers through them n02758490 hand tool for boring holes n02758600 a Nazi concentration camp for Jews in southwestern Poland during World War II n02758753 an accessory for an automobile n02758863 an expressway in a German-speaking country n02758960 a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments n02759257 an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically n02759387 an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller n02759615 an album for autographs n02759700 a hypodermic syringe to use in injecting yourself with a liquid; "United States troops now carry atropine and autoinjectors in their first-aid kits to use in case of organophosphate nerve agent poisoning" n02759963 a firearm that reloads itself n02760099 a cafeteria where food is served from machines n02760199 a vending machine from which you can get food n02760298 a choke that automatically controls the flow of air to the carburetor n02760429 a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is released n02760658 a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released n02760855 light machine gun n02761034 a transmission that automatically changes the gears according to the speed of the car n02761206 equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation; "this factory floor is a showcase for automation and robotic equipment" n02761392 a mechanism that can move automatically n02761557 the engine that propels an automobile n02761696 a factory where automobiles are manufactured n02761834 a device on an automobile for making a warning noise n02762044 a component of an automobile; "his business is auto parts" n02762169 a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course n02762371 a radiogram produced by radiation emitted by the specimen being photographed n02762508 an expressway in an Italian-speaking country n02762609 an airfield that functions in a subsidiary capacity n02762725 (nautical) an extra boiler (as a ship's boiler that is used while the ship is in port) n02762909 (nautical) a small engine (as one used on board ships to operate a windlass) n02763083 a supplementary pump available if needed n02763198 a submarine for research purposes n02763306 a data storage device that is not the main memory of a computer n02763472 a wide street or thoroughfare n02763604 a building where birds are kept n02763714 a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes n02763901 a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun n02764044 an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle n02764398 the handle of an ax n02764505 the cutting head of an ax n02764614 the center around which something rotates n02764779 a shaft on which a wheel rotates n02764935 an iron bar that serves as an axletree n02765028 a dead axle on a carriage or wagon that has terminal spindles on which the wheels revolve n02765247 an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ n02765429 an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow n02765656 a systemic antibacterial medicine (trade name Zithromax) that is prescribed to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body n02765868 an antibiotic (trade name Azactam) used against severe infections; has minimal side effects n02766044 United States military aircraft; B- stands for bomber n02766168 a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women n02766320 a small bed for babies; enclosed by sides to prevent the baby from falling n02766534 a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around n02766792 a small grand piano n02766961 an ointment for babies n02767038 powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing n02767147 a shoe designed to be worn by infants n02767240 a polypeptide antibiotic of known chemical structure effective against several types of Gram-positive organisms; usually applied locally n02767433 a support that you can lean against while sitting; "the back of the dental chair was adjustable" n02767665 the part of a garment that covers the back of your body; "they pinned a `kick me' sign on his back" n02767815 a broad band that passes over the back of a horse and supports the shafts of a vehicle n02767956 any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons n02768114 a board used to support the back of someone or something n02768226 a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball; "he banked the shot off the backboard" n02768433 the part of a network that connects other networks together; "the backbone is the part of a communication network that carries the heaviest traffic" n02768655 a brace worn to support the back n02768744 an entrance at the rear of a building n02768864 scenery hung at back of stage n02768973 the board on which backgammon is played n02769075 (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear n02769290 an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth n02769460 something forming a back that is added for strengthening n02769669 lighting from behind n02769748 a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder n02769963 a tent that can be carried in a backpack n02770078 plate armor protecting the back; worn as part of a cuirass n02770211 a porch for the back door n02770293 a room located in the rear of an establishment; usually accessible only to privileged groups n02770441 the meeting place of a group of leaders who make their decisions via private negotiations n02770585 a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge n02770721 a long-handled scratcher for scratching your back n02770830 a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile) n02771004 the typewriter key used for back spacing n02771166 a second staircase at the rear of a building n02771286 a stay that supports the back of something n02771383 an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one n02771547 (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field n02771750 a sword with only one cutting edge n02771840 (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased" n02772101 a computer system for making backups n02772197 the grounds in back of a house n02772282 layer of sand or gravel used to expose sewage effluent to air and the action of microorganisms n02772435 the court on which badminton is played n02772554 equipment for playing the game of badminton n02772700 a light long-handled racket used by badminton players n02772868 a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy n02773037 a flexible container with a single opening; "he stuffed his laundry into a large bag" n02773838 a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him" n02774152 a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb" n02774502 something of little value or significance n02774630 cases used to carry belongings when traveling n02774921 the portable equipment and supplies of an army n02775039 a railway car where passengers' bags are carried n02775178 an area in an airport where arriving passengers can collect the luggage that has been carried in the hold of the aircraft n02775359 a machine for putting objects or substances into bags n02775483 a tubular wind instrument; the player blows air into a bag and squeezes it out through the drone n02775689 the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle n02775813 the outer courtyard of a castle n02775897 a temporary bridge designed for rapid construction n02776007 a large pan that is filled with hot water; smaller pans containing food can be set in the larger pan to keep food warm or to cook food slowly n02776205 something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed n02776505 a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables n02776631 a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold n02776825 a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face n02776978 a stringed instrument that has a triangular body and three strings n02777100 a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity n02777292 a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts n02777402 a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat n02777638 a cotton knit fabric used for underwear n02777734 a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet n02777927 an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium n02778131 ornamented canopy supported by columns or suspended from a roof or projected from a wall (as over an altar) n02778294 a wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip n02778456 a large bundle bound for storage or transport n02778588 wire used to make bales n02778669 round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; "the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve"; "the mayor threw out the first ball"; "the ball rolled into the corner pocket" n02779435 a spherical object used as a plaything; "he played with his rubber ball in the bathtub" n02779609 heavy iron ball attached to a prisoner by a chain n02779719 a joint that can rotate within a socket n02779845 any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship n02779971 an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps n02780121 a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) n02780315 bearings containing small metal balls n02780445 a general purpose cartridge having a primer and a ball and a full charge of powder n02780588 floating ball that controls level in a water tank n02780704 a suit or dress for formal occasions n02780815 very short skirt worn by ballerinas n02780916 the baseball playing field n02781121 the most formal gown; worn to a ball n02781213 a moving-coil galvanometer that measures electric charge n02781338 a missile that is guided in the first part of its flight but falls freely as it approaches target n02781517 a physical pendulum consisting of a large mass suspended from a rod; when it is struck by a projectile its displacement is used to measure the projectile's velocity n02781764 a medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles n02782093 large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air n02782329 small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck n02782432 a bomb carried by a balloon; "In World War II the Japanese launched balloon bombs against North America" n02782602 any light loose sail n02782681 a box where voters deposit their ballots n02782778 a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games); "take me out to the ballpark" n02783035 a hammer with one round and one flat end; used in working metal n02783161 a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper n02783324 large room used mainly for dancing n02783459 any valve that checks flow by the seating of a ball n02783567 a brimless dark blue Scottish cap with a flat top and a plume on one side n02783708 a sturdy laced walking shoe n02783790 an ointment containing a fragrant resin n02783900 a light raft made of balsa n02783994 one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing n02784124 a ship designed to transport bananas n02784218 a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) n02784732 an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material n02784998 a restraint put around something to hold it together n02785191 a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) n02785365 a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration n02785570 a driving belt in machinery n02785648 a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body n02786058 trade name for an adhesive bandage to cover small cuts or blisters n02786198 large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief n02786331 a light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire (especially hats) n02786463 a decorated dart that is implanted in the neck or shoulders of the bull during a bull fight n02786611 a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers n02786736 a type of concertina popular in South America n02786837 an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels n02786984 a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air n02787120 a large ornate wagon for carrying a musical band; "the gaudy bandwagon led the circus parade" n02787269 a metal pipe filled with explosive, used to detonate land mines or to clear a path through barbed wire n02787435 cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing n02787622 a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body n02787772 a building in which the business of banking transacted; "the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon" n02788021 long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising n02788148 a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling n02788386 an upholstered bench n02788462 a loose fitting jacket; originally worn in India n02788572 bowl for baptismal water n02788689 a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape" n02789271 an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal; "it was an excellent kick but the ball hit the bar" n02789487 a counter where you can obtain food or drink; "he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar" n02789770 (law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried; "spectators were not allowed past the bar" n02790012 a heating element in an electric fire; "an electric fire with three bars" n02790154 a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises n02790322 a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove n02790550 the pointed part of barbed wire n02790669 a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors n02790823 strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage n02790996 a bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end; used in weightlifting n02791124 a large fixed adjustable chair in which barbers seat their customers n02791270 a shop where men can get their hair cut n02791385 (formerly) a mound of earth inside a fort from which heavy gun can be fired over the parapet n02791532 a gun carriage elevated so that the gun can be fired over the parapet n02791665 a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle) n02791795 a bit for horses that is a solid bar of metal n02791894 a barbiturate used as a hypnotic n02792049 organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal n02792305 an ornamental caparison for a horse n02792409 a vessel (such as a yacht) that can be chartered without a captain or crew or provisions n02792552 a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) n02792822 needlepoint embroidery stitch that produces zigzag lines n02792948 a long pole used to propel or guide a barge; "I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole" n02793089 the second lowest brass wind instrument n02793199 a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts n02793296 a magnet in the form of a bar with magnetic poles at each end n02793414 a catcher's mask with bars n02793495 an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals n02793684 an opaque adjustable flap on a lamp fixture; used in photography to cut off light from particular areas n02793842 the large sliding door of a barn n02793930 a yard adjoining a barn n02794008 a recording barometer; automatically records on paper the variations in atmospheric pressure n02794156 an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure n02794368 a knife resembling a cleaver; used in the Philippines n02794474 a horse-drawn carriage having four wheels; has an outside seat for the driver and facing inside seats for two couples and a folding top n02794664 an impact printer that uses a bar to carry the type slugs n02794779 a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel n02794972 an elongated tethered balloon or blimp with cables or net suspended from it to deter enemy planes that are flying low n02795169 a cylindrical container that holds liquids n02795528 a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired n02795670 a cheap drinking and dancing establishment n02795783 a knot used for tying fishing leaders together; the ends of the two leaders are wrapped around each other two or three times n02795978 a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs n02796207 the simplest form of vault; a single continuous arch n02796318 a pin for holding women's hair in place n02796412 a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy; "they stormed the barricade" n02796623 a structure or object that impedes free movement n02796995 a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter; "he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar" n02797295 a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels n02797455 soap in the form of a bar n02797535 a structure or device in which one end is counterbalanced by the other (on the principle of the seesaw) n02797692 a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" n02797881 a place that the runner must touch before scoring; "he scrambled to get back to the bag" n02798117 (electronics) the part of a transistor that separates the emitter from the collector n02798290 installation from which a military force initiates operations; "the attack wiped out our forward bases" n02798574 a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit; "a tub should sit on its own base" n02798769 the principal ingredient of a mixture; "glycerinated gelatin is used as a base for many ointments"; "he told the painter that he wanted a yellow base with just a hint of green"; "everything she cooked seemed to have rice as the base" n02799071 a ball used in playing baseball n02799175 an implement used in baseball by the batter n02799323 a cap with a bill n02799442 a trading card with a picture of a baseball player and information about his playing record n02799593 the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate n02799897 equipment used in playing baseball n02800213 the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball n02800354 a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor n02800497 the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage n02800675 the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture n02800793 (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant n02800940 a shipboard missile system n02801047 a Roman building used for public administration n02801184 an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges; "the church was raised to the rank of basilica" n02801450 ancient brass cannon n02801525 a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids; "she mixed the dough in a large basin" n02801823 a medieval steel helmet n02801938 a container that is usually woven and has handles n02802215 horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball n02802426 an inflated ball used in playing basketball n02802544 the court on which basketball is played n02802721 sports equipment used in playing basketball n02802886 a hilt with a basket-shaped guard for the hand n02802990 a cloth woven of two or more threads interlaced to suggest the weave of a basket n02803129 a sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut n02803349 the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments n02803539 a large clarinet whose range is an octave below the B-flat clarinet n02803666 a large drum with two heads; makes a sound of indefinite but very low pitch n02803809 a tenor clarinet; pitched in the key of F below the B-flat clarinet n02803934 largest and lowest member of the violin family n02804123 the guitar with six strings that has the lowest pitch n02804252 the lowest brass wind instrument n02804414 a basket (usually hooded) used as a baby's bed n02804515 a perambulator that resembles a bassinet n02804610 a double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family n02804772 derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin; "the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic" n02805111 a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together n02805283 a tube with a rubber bulb used to take up and release melted fat or gravy in order to moisten roasting meat n02805443 a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner) n02805584 a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution n02805845 a cudgel used to give someone a beating on the soles of the feet n02805983 projecting part of a rampart or other fortification n02806088 a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle n02806274 low-grade cocaine mixed with coca paste and cannabis n02806379 a club used for hitting a ball in various games n02806530 a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it); "she soaked the etching in an acid bath" n02806762 a wheelchair usually pushed by an attendant, as at a spa n02806875 a building containing public baths n02806992 a building containing dressing rooms for bathers n02807133 a tight-fitting cap that keeps hair dry while swimming n02807260 linens for use in the bathroom n02807401 a heavy towel or mat to stand on while drying yourself after a bath n02807523 a scented oil added to your bath water n02807616 a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim n02807731 a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet n02807998 a preparation for cleaning bathrooms n02808097 any fixture in a bathroom n02808185 a preparation that softens or scents a bath n02808304 a large towel; to dry yourself after a bath n02808440 a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body n02808695 an instrument that measures the depth of water n02808829 navigable deep diving vessel for underwater exploration n02808968 spherical deep diving apparatus (lowered by a cable) for underwater exploration n02809105 a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted n02809241 a thin plain-weave cotton or linen fabric; used for shirts or dresses n02809364 a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir n02809491 a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race n02809605 a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette n02809736 a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority n02809866 a cantilever bridge across the Mississippi at Baton Rouge n02810008 a strip fixed to something to hold it firm n02810139 a ram used to break down doors of fortified buildings n02810270 an area on a baseball diamond (on either side of home plate) marked by lines within which the batter must stand when at bat n02810471 a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series n02810782 a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores n02810930 stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber n02811059 a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice n02811204 a glove worn by batters in baseball to give a firmer grip on the bat n02811350 a helmet worn by the batter in baseball n02811468 a broadax used as a weapon n02811618 a cruiser of maximum speed and firepower n02811719 a military uniform designed for field service n02811842 a flag that leads troops into battle n02811936 a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns n02812201 large and heavily armoured warship n02812342 an arrangement of sights that makes possible the rapid aiming of a firearm at short ranges n02812505 one of a pair of swinging doors (as at the entrance to a western saloon) n02812631 a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose; "he opened the bomb bay" n02812785 a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital; "they put him in the sick bay" n02812949 a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon n02813089 a steel arch bridge connecting New Jersey and Staten Island at Bayonne, New Jersey n02813252 an aromatic liquid originally obtained by distilling the leaves of the bayberry tree with rum n02813399 a window that sticks out from the outside wall of a house n02813544 a shop where a variety of goods are sold n02813645 a street of small shops (especially in Orient) n02813752 a portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon n02813874 a small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun n02813981 battery for supplying a constant positive voltage to the plate of a vacuum tube n02814116 an air gun in which BBs are propelled by compressed air n02814224 large and light ball; for play at the seaside n02814338 a house built on or near a beach n02814428 very large towel to dry yourself after swimming n02814533 a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat n02814774 clothing to be worn at a beach n02814860 a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships n02815071 a small ball with a hole through the middle n02815237 a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture n02815389 ornamentation with beads n02815478 a plane with a concave blade for making moulding with beadwork n02815600 several beads threaded together on a string n02815749 a cup (usually without a handle) n02815834 a flatbottomed jar made of glass or plastic; used for chemistry n02815950 long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction n02816381 the broad side of a ship; "they sighted land on the port beam" n02816494 a balance consisting of a lever with two equal arms and a pan suspended from each arm n02816656 a small cloth bag filled with dried beans; thrown in games n02816768 a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen n02816895 an incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American pottery n02817031 a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily n02817251 a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position n02817386 any wall supporting a floor or the roof of a building n02817516 tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions n02817650 an implement for beating n02817799 a musical instrument that sounds by means of a vibrating reed n02818027 a spot that is worn on a lady's face for adornment n02818135 a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material) n02818254 a movable piece of armor on a medieval helmet used to protect the lower face n02818402 a light wallboard made of compressed wood pulp n02818507 (nautical) a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other; used to secure loose items on a ship n02818687 a mercury thermometer that measures small differences or changes in temperature n02818832 a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep; "he sat on the edge of the bed"; "the room had only a bed and chair" n02819474 a plot of ground in which plants are growing; "the gardener planted a bed of roses" n02819697 a foundation of earth or rock supporting a road or railroad track; "the track bed had washed away" n02819881 the flat surface of a printing press on which the type form is laid in the last stage of producing a newspaper or magazine or book etc. n02820085 an overnight boardinghouse with breakfast n02820210 coverings that are used on a bed n02820432 material used to provide a bed for animals n02820556 a heavy corded fabric similar to corduroy; used for clothing n02820675 a lightweight jacket worn over bedclothes (as when sitting in bed) n02820798 pejorative terms for an insane asylum n02821030 linen or cotton articles for a bed (as sheets and pillowcases) n02821202 a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination n02821328 a soft pillow for use on a bed n02821415 any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead n02821543 bedding rolled up for carrying n02821627 a room used primarily for sleeping n02821943 furniture intended for use in a bedroom n02822064 a furnished sitting room with sleeping accommodations (and some plumbing) n02822220 decorative cover for a bed n02822399 (usually plural) one of the springs holding up the mattress of a bed n02822579 the framework of a bed n02822762 a photograph of a muscular man in minimal attire n02822865 a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees n02823030 any workplace where people are very busy n02823124 an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged n02823335 a barrel that holds beer n02823428 a bottle that holds beer n02823510 a can that holds beer n02823586 tavern with an outdoor area (usually resembling a garden) where beer and other alcoholic drinks are served n02823750 a relatively large glass for serving beer n02823848 a hall or barroom featuring beer and (usually) entertainment n02823964 a drip mat placed under a glass of beer n02824058 a mug intended for serving beer n02824152 a wood or metal bar to which a rope can be secured (as on a ship or in mountain climbing) n02824319 a room (often at the top of a tower) where bells are hung n02824448 a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck n02824858 the flared opening of a tubular device n02825004 an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally n02825153 a round arch resting on corbels n02825240 a stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century) n02825442 trousers with legs that flare; worn by sailors; absurdly wide hems were fashionable in the 1960s n02825657 a small shelter for bells; has a gable or shed roof n02825775 a floor under the bells of an open belfry n02825872 a foundry where bells are cast n02825961 an extension of a gable that serves as a bell cote n02826068 a bell-shaped glass cover used to protect and display delicate objects or to cover scientific apparatus or to contain gases n02826259 a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument n02826459 a handle or cord that is pulled to ring a doorbell or a servant's bell etc. n02826589 a button that is pushed to ring a bell n02826683 a seat that has a bell shape (on some 18th century chairs) n02826812 a bell-shaped tent n02826886 a tower that supports or shelters a bell n02827020 a strap around the belly of a draft animal holding the shafts of a wagon n02827148 a cloth band that is worn around the waist (as on infants until the navel has healed) n02827289 a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes n02827466 a Nazi concentration camp for Jews created in northwestern Germany during World War II n02827606 a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist) n02827883 endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys n02828115 ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun n02828299 the buckle used to fasten a belt n02828427 the material of which belts are made n02828555 a gazebo sited to command a fine view n02828648 a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center n02828884 a long seat for more than one person n02829116 (law) the seat for judges in a courtroom n02829246 a clamp used to hold work in place on a workbench n02829353 any of various stops on a workbench against which work can be pushed (as while chiseling or planing) n02829510 lathe mounted on a workbench n02829596 a small punch press mounted on a workbench n02829696 curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) n02830013 diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left n02830157 a tool for bending; "he used pliers as a bender" n02830294 a suspension bridge across the Delaware River n02830430 wood that is steamed until it becomes pliable and then is shaped for use in making furniture; "bentwood chairs" n02830596 a form of amphetamine n02830721 a white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic n02830852 any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency n02831237 a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth n02831335 a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats n02831455 a rig of triangular sails for a yacht n02831595 short pants that end at the knee n02831724 a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers n02831894 a broom made of twigs tied together on a long handle n02831998 a refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process n02832168 any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system n02832652 a form of interferon that is produced by fibroblasts and have antiviral effects; used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis n02832838 accelerates a continuous beam of electrons to high speeds by means of the electric field produced by changing magnetic flux n02833040 a house of worship (especially one for sailors) n02833140 a licensed bookmaker's shop that is not at the race track n02833275 a cyclotron that accelerates protons up to several billion electron volts n02833403 a hand tool consisting of two rules that are hinged together so you can draw or measure angles of any size n02833576 two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees n02833793 gears that mesh at an angle n02833943 a sloping edge on a cutting tool n02834027 the ordinary clarinet with a middle range n02834147 a preparation of the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant; much used in India n02834295 a napkin tied under the chin of a child while eating n02834397 top part of an apron; covering the chest n02834506 an attractive outfit; "she wore her best bib-and-tucker" n02834642 a cocked hat with the brim turned up to form two points n02834778 a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals n02835271 a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats n02835412 a chain that transmits the power from the pedals to the rear wheel of a bicycle n02835551 a clip worn around a cyclist's ankles that keeps trousers from becoming caught in the bicycle chain n02835724 a small pump that fills bicycle tires with air n02835829 a rack for parking bicycles n02835915 a seat for the rider of a bicycle n02836035 the wheel of a bicycle n02836174 a basin for washing genitals and anal area n02836268 a stand to support a corpse or a coffin prior to burial n02836392 a coffin along with its stand; "we followed the bier to the graveyard" n02836513 an interior door n02836607 eyeglasses having two focal lengths, one for near vision and the other for far vision n02836766 clock in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, London n02836900 a reliable and deadly 15,000-pound fragmentation bomb that explodes just above ground with a large radius; the largest conventional bomb in existence; used in Afghanistan n02837134 the large display board at the New York Stock Exchange that reports on stocks traded on the exchange n02837309 a child's tight-fitting cap; often ties under the chin n02837416 street names for heroin n02837567 the middle part of a slack rope (as distinguished from its ends) n02837702 a small and delicately worked piece n02837789 a woman's very brief bathing suit n02837887 small and tight-fitting underpants; worn by women n02838014 where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom n02838178 either of two lengthwise fins attached along the outside of a ship's bilge; reduces rolling n02838345 a pump to remove bilgewater n02838448 in a vessel with two hulls, an enclosed area between the frames at each side n02838577 (nautical) a well where seepage drains to be pumped away n02838728 a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes; "he pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead" n02838958 a long-handled saw with a curved blade; "he used a bill to prune branches off of the tree" n02839110 large outdoor signboard n02839200 lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home) n02839351 ball used in playing billiards n02839477 a device for keeping the score in a game of billiards n02839592 a room in which billiards is played n02839758 a strip consisting of two metals that bends with a rise in temperature n02839910 a container; usually has a lid n02840134 something used to tie or bind n02840245 holds loose papers or magazines n02840361 a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves n02840515 a workshop where books are bound n02840619 the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; "the book had a leather binding" n02840927 strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration n02841063 a plastic bag used to line a trash or garbage bin n02841187 a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm) n02841315 an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes n02841506 a light microscope adapted to the use of both eyes n02841641 a microchip that uses tiny strands of DNA to latch onto and quickly recognize thousands of genes at a time; intended for use in a biological environment n02841847 a loose one-piece garment worn to protect the wearer against dangerous biological or chemical agents n02842008 a laboratory for biological research n02842133 a kind of early movie projector n02842219 a South African movie theater n02842303 any weapon usable in biological warfare; "they feared use of the smallpox virus as a bioweapon" n02842573 old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other n02842684 an optical device for obtaining interference fringes n02842809 a switch consisting of a twig or a bundle of twigs from a birch tree; used to hit people as punishment; "my father never spared the birch" n02843029 a canoe made with the bark of a birch tree n02843158 an ornamental basin (usually in a garden) for birds to bathe in n02843276 a cage in which a bird can be kept n02843365 a catcher's mask with a strong wire face n02843465 a device for imitating a birdcall n02843553 an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds n02843684 a shelter for birds n02843777 small lead shot for shotgun shells n02843909 a stiff cap with ridges across the crown; worn by Roman Catholic clergy n02844056 (chess) a piece that can be moved diagonally over unoccupied squares of the same color n02844214 a small informal restaurant; serves wine n02844307 the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; "he looked around for the right size bit" n02844714 piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding; "the horse was not accustomed to a bit" n02845002 the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers n02845130 a removable dental appliance that is worn in the palate for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes n02845293 a dental X-ray film that can be held in place by the teeth during radiography n02845425 an image represented as a two dimensional array of brightness values for pixels n02845576 (nautical) the inboard end of a line or cable especially the end that is wound around a bitt n02845763 the upper end of a bitt n02845860 a pin through the bitthead to keep the mooring lines from slipping off n02845985 a protective coating of asphalt and filter used on structural metals that are exposed to weathering n02846141 black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning); "the widow wore black" n02846260 (board games) the darker pieces n02846399 a black-and-white photograph or slide n02846511 sheet of slate; for writing with chalk n02846619 an eraser that removes chalk marks from blackboard n02846733 equipment that records information about the performance of an aircraft during flight n02846874 the makeup (usually burnt cork) used by a performer in order to imitate a Negro n02847009 a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship n02847223 a dungeon (20 feet square) in a fort in Calcutta where as many as 146 English prisoners were held overnight by Siraj-ud-daula; the next morning only 23 were still alive n02847461 a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people n02847631 a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket n02847728 a simple hitch used for temporarily attaching a line to a hook n02847852 a wash that colors a surface black n02847942 a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores n02848118 a bag that fills with air n02848216 the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge n02848523 flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water n02848806 the part of the skate that slides on the ice n02848921 a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet n02849051 a piece of material ready to be made into something n02849154 bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep" n02849419 a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor n02849565 a strong reinforcing stitch for edges of blanket and other thick material; similar to buttonhole stitch n02849729 a stone in a castle in Ireland that is said to impart skill in flattery to anyone who kisses it n02849885 a furnace for smelting of iron from iron oxide ores; combustion is intensified by a blast of air n02850060 a small tube filled with detonating substances; used to detonate high explosives n02850218 mixture of guncotton with nitroglycerin n02850358 lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school n02850552 an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached n02850732 an electrically powered mixer with whirling blades that mix or chop or liquefy foods n02850950 a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon n02851099 a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet" n02851384 a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters); "he waited impatiently in the blind" n02851540 a street with only one way in or out n02851675 a street corner that you cannot see around as you are driving n02851795 a curve or bend in the road that you cannot see around as you are driving n02851939 a cloth used to cover the eyes n02852043 flashy, ostentatious jewelry; "the rapper was loaded with bling" n02852173 a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages n02852360 packaging in which a product is sealed between a cardboard backing and clear plastic cover n02852523 a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks" n02853016 housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing" n02853218 prevents access or progress n02853336 a ship that runs through or around a naval blockade n02853449 an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe" n02853745 pulley blocks with associated rope or cable n02853870 a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block) n02853991 a diagram showing the interconnections between the components of system (especially an electronic system) n02854156 a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process n02854378 a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire n02854532 a small plane used on end grains of wood n02854630 a motor vehicle equipped to collect blood donations n02854739 underpants worn by women; "she was afraid that her bloomers might have been showing" n02854926 a top worn by women n02855089 a device that produces a current of air n02855253 a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing n02855390 a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame n02855560 a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat n02855701 a high shoe with laces over the tongue n02855793 a club used as a weapon n02855925 blue clothing; "she was wearing blue" n02856013 a blue poker chip with the highest value n02856109 photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc. n02856237 a short musket of wide bore with a flared muzzle n02856362 a file with parallel edges n02856463 a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows" n02857023 a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games; "he got out the board and set up the pieces" n02857365 a structure of boards n02857477 a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests n02857644 a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company) n02857812 a measure used in computing board feet n02857907 the boarding that surrounds an ice hockey rink n02858044 the stage of a theater; "most actors love to stride the boards" n02858179 a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside n02858304 a small vessel for travel on water n02859084 the upper deck on which lifeboats are stored n02859184 a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown n02859343 pole-handled hook used to pull or push boats n02859443 a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats n02859557 a seat consisting of a board and a rope; used while working aloft or over the side of a ship n02859729 a train taking passengers to or from a port n02859829 a whistle on a boat that is sounded as a warning n02859955 a place where boats are built or maintained or stored n02860063 a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line n02860239 a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string n02860415 a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound n02860640 a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place; "in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip" n02860847 a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism n02861022 formerly two short sleds coupled together n02861147 wooden ball that is bowled in the Italian game of bocce n02861286 a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries n02861387 part of a dress above the waist n02861509 a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops n02861658 a small sharp-pointed tool for punching holes in leather or fabric n02861777 formerly a long hairpin; usually with an ornamental head n02861886 the external structure of a vehicle; "the body of the car was badly rusted" n02862048 armor that protects the wearer's whole body n02862770 a bag in which the body of a dead soldier is placed n02862916 lotion applied to the body after bathing n02863014 a one-piece tight-fitting undergarment for women that covers the torso (and may have sleeves and legs) n02863176 plethysmograph consisting of a chamber surrounding the entire body; used in studies of respiration n02863340 a pad worn by hockey goalkeeper n02863426 the exterior body of a motor vehicle n02863536 an automatic double-barreled antiaircraft gun n02863638 an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft n02863750 sealed vessel where water is converted to steam n02863995 thick plate iron used in the production of boilers n02864122 a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine n02864342 a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin n02864504 a short jacket; worn mostly by women n02864593 a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines); "the road was closed to vehicular traffic with bollards" n02864878 a pulley-block at the head of a topmast n02864987 long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin n02865108 record or recording made by a bolometer n02865214 an instrument that measures heat radiation; extremely sensitive n02865351 a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie n02865509 a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows n02865665 a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener n02865931 the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key n02866106 a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech n02866286 a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length n02866386 an implement for cutting bolts n02866474 a large pill; used especially in veterinary medicine n02866578 an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions n02867267 a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family n02867401 a twilled fabric used for dresses; the warp is silk and the weft is worsted; "black bombazine is frequently used for mourning garments" n02867592 strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion n02867715 a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight n02867966 a jacket gathered into a band at the waist n02868068 an unexploded bomblet; "unexploded bomblets known in Laos as `bombies' caused farmers to fear cultivating their fields" n02868240 one of the smaller bombs that are released from a cluster bomb n02868429 a device on an aircraft for carrying bombs n02868546 an explosive bomb or artillery shell n02868638 a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids n02868870 a sighting device in an aircraft for aiming bombs n02868975 a small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead n02869155 fine porcelain that contains bone ash n02869249 a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance n02869563 any wheeled vehicle that is dilapidated and uncomfortable; "that old bike without rubber tires was a real boneshaker" n02869737 a small drum; played with the hands n02869837 a hat tied under the chin n02869965 a prize given to one who finishes last in a contest n02870092 physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together; "he used a large book as a doorstop" n02870526 a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge; "he bought a book of stamps" n02870676 a bag in which students carry their books n02870772 a bookbinder's workshop; a place for binding books n02870880 a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books n02871005 a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table) n02871147 a marker (a piece of paper or ribbon) placed between the pages of a book to mark the reader's place n02871314 a van with shelves of books; serves as a mobile library or bookstore n02871439 a shelf on which to keep books n02871525 a shop where books are sold n02871631 any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring n02871824 a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set n02871963 a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower n02872172 an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective n02872333 the first stage of a multistage rocket n02872529 an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal n02872752 footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg n02873244 British term for the luggage compartment in a car n02873363 an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg n02873520 protective casing for something that resembles a leg n02873623 camp for training military recruits n02873733 a slipper that is soft and wool (for babies) n02873839 small area set off by walls for special use n02874086 a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment n02874214 a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches n02874336 protective stockings worn with or in place of boots n02874442 has V-shaped notch for pulling off boots n02874537 a long lace for fastening boots n02874642 the part of a boot above the instep n02874750 a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on n02874876 antifungal agent consisting of a solution of copper sulphate and quicklime n02875013 a strip forming the outer edge of something; "the rug had a wide blue border" n02875233 a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes n02875436 a drill for penetrating rock n02875626 an ionization chamber lined with boron or filled with boron trifluoride gas for counting low velocity neutrons n02875815 a proportional counter tube for counting neutrons n02875948 formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison n02876084 cloth that covers the chest or breasts n02876193 a suspension bridge across the Bosporus at Istanbul n02876326 a rocking chair that has a high spindle back and a decorative top panel n02876457 a wine bottle made of leather n02876537 a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves) n02876657 a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped n02877266 a vessel fitted with a flexible teat and filled with milk or formula; used as a substitute for breast feeding infants and very young children n02877513 a place where bottles can be deposited for recycling n02877642 a cylindrical brush on a thin shaft that is used to clean bottles n02877765 a cap that seals a bottle n02877865 the narrow part of a bottle near the top n02877962 an opener for removing caps or corks from bottles n02878107 a plant where beverages are put into bottles with caps n02878222 a cargo ship; "they did much of their overseas trade in foreign bottoms" n02878425 a fabric of uneven yarn that has an uneven knobby effect n02878534 a lady's bedroom or private sitting room n02878628 an inlaid furniture decoration; tortoiseshell and yellow and white metal form scrolls in cabinetwork n02878796 an antipersonnel land mine n02878883 a ship of the British navy; in 1789 part of the crew mutinied against their commander William Bligh and set him afloat in an open boat n02879087 an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present n02879228 the stock exchange in Paris n02879309 a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry n02879422 a flower that is worn in a buttonhole n02879517 a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments n02879718 a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow n02880008 front part of a vessel or aircraft; "he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line" n02880189 a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces n02880308 a decorative interlacing of ribbons n02880393 a weapon consisting of arrows and the bow to shoot them n02880546 stringed instruments that are played with a bow; "the strings played superlatively well" n02880842 a stout hunting knife with a single edge n02880940 a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods n02881193 a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids; n02881397 a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco n02881546 a wooden ball (with flattened sides so that it rolls on a curved course) used in the game of lawn bowling n02881757 a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim n02881906 a loop knot that neither slips nor jams n02882014 a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins n02882190 a building that contains several alleys for bowling n02882301 a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling n02882483 equipment used in bowling n02882647 a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target n02882894 a special shoe worn when bowling n02883004 a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel n02883101 the string of an archer's bow n02883205 a man's tie that ties in a bow n02883344 a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; "he rummaged through a box of spare parts" n02884011 separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people; "the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold" n02884225 private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance; "the royal box was empty" n02884450 the driver's seat on a coach; "an armed guard sat in the box with the driver" n02884607 any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned; "the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box" n02884859 a beam built up from boards; has a hollow rectangular cross section n02884994 a simple camera shaped like a rectangular box n02885108 a freight car with roof and sliding doors in the sides n02885233 a short coat that hangs loosely from the shoulders n02885338 equipment used in boxing n02885462 boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxing n02885663 a square ring where boxers fight n02885785 a kite shaped like a box open at both ends n02885882 the office where tickets of admission are sold n02886035 a flat double pleat made by folding under the fabric on either side of it n02886183 a special seat in a theater or grandstand box n02886321 a coiled bedspring in a frame that is covered with cloth n02886434 a wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt head n02886599 a structural member used to stiffen a framework n02886907 a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring n02887079 an appliance that corrects dental irregularities n02887209 a support that steadies or strengthens something else; "he wore a brace on his knee" n02887489 elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural) n02887683 a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it n02887832 a drill consisting of a bit and a brace to hold and turn it n02887970 jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration n02888133 a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor) n02888270 a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports n02888429 a wrench shaped like a brace (has a handle shaped like a crank) and a socket head n02888569 a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf) n02888817 a small nail n02888898 an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws n02889035 trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains n02889228 a small rope (one of several) used to draw a sail in n02889332 a small net used to draw fish into a boat n02889425 a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle n02889646 anything that slows or hinders a process; "she wan not ready to put the brakes on her life with a marriage"; "new legislation will put the brakes on spending" n02889856 a band that can be tightened around a shaft to stop its rotation n02889996 a cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston n02890188 a disk or plate that is fixed to the wheel; pressure is applied to it by the brake pads n02890351 a hollow cast-iron cylinder attached to the wheel that forms part of the brakes n02890513 the lining on the brake shoes that comes in contact with the brake drum n02890662 one of the pads that apply friction to both sides of the brake disk n02890804 foot pedal that moves a piston in the master brake cylinder n02890940 a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation n02891188 a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle n02891430 a railway line connected to a trunk line n02891566 a drug that has a trade name and is protected by a patent (can be produced and sold only by the company holding the patent) n02891788 a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece n02892201 a memorial made of brass n02892304 an ornament or utensil made of brass n02892392 armor plate that protects the arm n02892499 a small restaurant serving beer and wine as well as food; usually cheap n02892626 (formerly) a golfing wood with a face more elevated that a driver but less than a spoon n02892767 an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts n02892948 a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand n02893148 a metal stand that formerly held cannon balls on sailing ships n02893269 a partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine n02893418 large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times n02893608 a basket for serving bread n02893692 a container used to keep bread or cake in n02893800 a wooden or plastic board on which dough is kneaded or bread is sliced n02893941 a knife used to cut bread n02894024 an article that is fragile and easily broken; "pack the breakables separately" n02894158 a place for light meals (usually near a kitchen); "the breakfast nook had a built in table and seats" n02894337 a table where breakfast is eaten n02894431 a seal that must be broken when first used and cannot easily be resealed; "it was stored in a tube with a break seal" n02894605 a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away n02894847 a portable drill with a plate that is pressed against the chest to force the drill point into the work n02895008 an implant for cosmetic purposes to replace a breast that has been surgically removed n02895154 armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass n02895328 a pocket inside of a man's coat n02895438 a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath n02895606 a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure n02895881 opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded n02896074 a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing n02896294 a garment that provides covering for the loins n02896442 trousers ending above the knee n02896694 a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship n02896856 a gun that is loaded at the breech n02896949 a nuclear reactor that produces more fissile material than it burns n02897097 a submachine gun operated by gas pressure; used by the British in World War II n02897237 a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation n02897389 a combination brewery and restaurant; beer is brewed for consumption on the premises and served along with food n02897572 a pipe made from the root (briarroot) of the tree heath n02897692 miscellaneous curios n02897820 rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material n02898093 a kiln for making bricks n02898173 a hammer used in laying bricks n02898269 a trowel used in masonry n02898369 masonry done with bricks and mortar n02898478 a place where bricks are made and sold n02898585 a gown worn by the bride at a wedding n02898711 a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. n02899257 an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands n02899439 the link between two lenses; rests on the nose n02899569 a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth n02899694 a wooden support that holds the strings up n02899808 a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected n02900011 a circuit consisting of a T-network with an additional shunt bridging the two series circuits n02900160 headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control n02900459 a path suitable for riding or leading horses (but not for cars) n02900594 a bit resembling a snaffle bit; used with a separate curb n02900705 a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books n02900857 a bomb consisting of an explosive and timer hidden inside a briefcase n02900987 a portable computer housed in a box that resembles a briefcase n02901114 short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts) n02901259 a penal institution (especially on board a ship) n02901377 two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts n02901481 a medieval coat of chain mail consisting of metal rings sewn onto leather or cloth n02901620 two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast n02901793 a pomade to make the hair manageable and lustrous n02901901 a code name for a small computerized heat-seeking missile that was supposed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles n02902079 a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat n02902250 the top edge of a vessel or other container n02902411 a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel n02902535 a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic n02902687 a brush that is made with the short stiff hairs of an animal or plant n02902816 informal term for breeches n02902916 an arrow with a wide barbed head n02903006 a large ax with a broad cutting blade n02903126 a small spit or skewer n02903204 a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions n02903405 a station equipped to broadcast radio or television programs n02903588 a studio where broadcasts originate n02903727 a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib n02903852 a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish n02903964 a railroad track (or its width) broader than the standard 56.5 inches n02904109 a short-handled hatchet with a broad blade opposite a hammerhead n02904233 a carpet woven on a wide loom to obviate the need for seams n02904348 the whole side of a vessel from stem to stern; "the ship was broadside to the dock" n02904505 all of the armament that is fired from one side of a warship n02904640 a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab n02904803 thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern n02904927 a thick and heavy shoe n02905036 an oven or part of a stove used for broiling n02905152 an arch with a gap at the apex; the gap is usually filled with some decoration n02905288 place where a broker conducts his business n02905422 antihistamine (trade name Dimetane) used to treat hypersensitivity reactions (as rhinitis) n02905612 a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs n02905886 a slender tubular instrument used to examine the bronchial tubes n02906027 a suspension bridge across the East River in New York City n02906175 a sculpture made of bronze n02906254 a trophy made of bronze (or having the appearance of bronze) that is usually awarded for winning third place in a competition n02906438 a decorative pin worn by women n02906578 a suspension bridge across the East River in New York City; opened in 1883 n02906734 a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle n02906963 a small room for storing brooms and other cleaning equipment n02907082 the handle of a broom n02907194 a sedan that has no roof over the driver's seat n02907296 light carriage; pulled by a single horse n02907391 a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War n02907656 a belt-fed machine gun capable of firing more than 500 rounds per minute; used by United States troops in World War II and the Korean War n02907873 a row house built of brownstone; reddish brown in color n02907985 a university in Rhode Island n02908123 a woman's short housecoat or wrapper n02908217 an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle n02908605 conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor n02908773 a carpet with a strong linen warp and a heavy pile of colored woolen yarns drawn up in uncut loops to form a pattern n02908951 fine lace with a raised or applique design n02909053 a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plastic n02909165 an instrument that records the tracks of ionizing particles n02909285 a kind of ink-jet printer n02909408 any of various devices in which air or some other gas is bubbled through a liquid n02909543 a Nazi concentration camp for Jews in World War II that was located in central Germany n02909706 an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles n02909870 a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top n02910145 a low single seat as in cars or planes n02910241 (formerly) a cheap saloon selling liquor by the bucket n02910353 fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong n02910542 a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue; used in bookbinding and to stiffen clothing n02910701 a saw that is set in a frame in the shape of an H; used with both hands to cut wood that is held in a sawbuck n02910864 breeches made of buckskin n02910964 an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) n02911158 a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact n02911332 a power tool used to buff surfaces n02911485 (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system n02911890 aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin) n02912065 a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers n02912319 a wheel that is covered with soft material n02912440 a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly n02912557 a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse n02912673 a horsewhip once used by a driver of a buggy; "since buggies have been replaced by cars the buggy whip has become a symbol for anything that is hopelessly outmoded" n02912894 a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares n02913035 a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothing for decoration n02913152 a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice" n02914813 a block of material used in construction work n02914991 a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures n02915199 a store where builders can purchase materials for building houses and related structures n02915379 a bed that is built in and fixed to a wall n02915480 a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end); "the bulb of a syringe" n02915675 a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments n02915807 the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull n02915904 a clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws n02916065 a wrench designed to provide a firm grip on something n02916179 large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground n02916350 a projectile that is fired from a gun n02916538 a board that hangs on a wall; displays announcements n02916684 a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest n02916936 a vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet n02917067 a high-speed passenger train n02917163 a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators n02917377 a portable loudspeaker with built-in microphone and amplifier n02917521 gold or silver in bars or ingots n02917607 a small carpenter's plane with the cutting edge near the front n02917742 a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily n02917964 a place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a game n02918112 a stadium where bullfights take place n02918204 a heavy plow with a single wide blade; used chiefly in cotton fields n02918330 a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural) n02918455 a small boat that ferries supplies and commodities for sale to a larger ship at anchor n02918595 a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage n02918831 a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast); "we quaffed a bumper of ale" n02918964 a small low-powered electrically powered vehicle driven on a special platform where there are many others to be dodged n02919148 vertical bars attached to a bumper to prevent locking bumpers with another vehicle n02919308 a jack for lifting a motor vehicle by the bumper n02919414 a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing n02919648 a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask n02919792 a small house with a single story n02919890 an elasticized rope n02919976 a hole in a barrel or cask; used to fill or empty it n02920083 a rough bed (as at a campsite) n02920164 a long trough for feeding cattle n02920259 beds built one above the other n02920369 a hazard on a golf course n02920503 a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground n02920658 a large container for storing fuel; "the ship's bunkers were full of coal" n02920785 a 5,000 pound laser-guided bomb that can be programmed to penetrate to a given depth before exploding; used to penetrate hardened underground facilities n02921029 a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air n02921195 a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc. n02921292 small bit used in dentistry or surgery n02921406 a lightweight belted raincoat typically made of tan gabardine with a distinctive tartan lining; named for the original manufacturer n02921592 measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom; used for titration n02921756 a warning device that is tripped off by the occurrence of a burglary n02921884 a chamber that is used as a grave n02922159 cloth used to cover a corpse in preparation for burial n02922292 (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs n02922461 a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving n02922578 a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan; "the Taliban forced all women to wear the burqa" n02922798 coarse jute fabric n02922877 a bag into which secret documents are placed before being burned n02922996 a center where patients with severe burns can be treated n02923129 an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse); "a diesel engine is an oil burner" n02923331 the heating elements of a stove or range on which pots and pans are placed for cooking; "the electric range had one large burner and three smaller one" n02923535 a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors n02923682 a fully automatic pistol; a small submachine gun n02923802 rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting n02923915 rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece n02924023 a variant of `burden' n02924116 a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; "he always rode the bus to work" n02924554 a car that is old and unreliable; "the fenders had fallen off that old bus" n02924713 an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits; "the busbar in this computer can transmit data either way between any two components of the system" n02925009 a basket large enough to hold a bushel n02925107 a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction n02925250 an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass n02925385 a loose fitting jacket; resembles a shirt with four patch pockets and a belt n02925519 a suit of clothes traditionally worn by businessmen n02925666 a boot reaching halfway up to the knee n02925808 a traffic lane intended for buses only n02925901 an organization responsible for operating a bus transportation system n02926044 a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety n02926188 a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person n02926288 a terminal that serves bus passengers n02926426 a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress n02926591 a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt n02926727 a white crystalline ester that is applied to mucous membranes as a local anesthetic n02926886 a thick wooden slab formed by bonding together thick laminated strips of unpainted hardwood n02927053 a large sharp knife for cutting or trimming meat n02927161 a shop in which meat and poultry (and sometimes fish) are sold n02927296 thick end of the handle n02927399 the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking) n02927608 a large cask (especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 hogsheads or 126 gallons) n02927764 a small dish (often with a cover) for holding butter at the table n02927887 a valve in a carburetor that consists of a disc that turns and acts as a throttle n02928049 a small knife with a dull blade; for cutting or spreading butter n02928172 a teashop where students in British universities can purchase light meals n02928299 a hinge mortised flush into the edge of the door and jamb n02928413 a joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping n02928608 a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes n02928841 any artifact that resembles a button n02928930 a hole through which buttons are pushed n02929059 a reinforcing looped stitch for edges, as around a buttonhole n02929184 a hook for pulling a button through a buttonhole n02929289 a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building n02929462 a blunt arrow without a barb; an arrow used for target practice n02929582 a butt joint that is welded n02929749 a colorless pungent liquid sometimes used as a stimulant drug by drug abusers n02929923 a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb n02930080 a signaling device that makes a buzzing sound n02930214 trademark for men's underwear n02930339 a capacitor that provides low impedance over certain (high) frequencies n02930492 a product made during the manufacture of something else n02930645 a side road little traveled (as in the countryside) n02930766 a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money n02931013 small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood n02931148 a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits n02931294 a small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool n02931417 a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink; "don't expect a good meal at a cabaret"; "the gossip columnist got his information by visiting nightclubs every night"; "he played the drums at a jazz club" n02931836 a heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) that is tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of northern Scotland) n02932019 the enclosed compartment of an aircraft or spacecraft where passengers are carried n02932227 small room on a ship or boat where people sleep n02932400 a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area n02932523 a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train n02932693 a class of accommodations on a ship or train or plane that are less expensive than first class accommodations n02932891 a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board n02933112 a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display n02933340 housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television n02933462 a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock n02933649 woodwork finished by hand by a cabinetmaker n02933750 a liner with cabins for passengers n02933842 a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire n02933990 a television system that transmits over cables n02934168 a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power n02934451 a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway; "they took a cable car to the top of the mountain" n02934641 a railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars n02934888 a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons) n02935017 (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics n02935316 a seal on a letter n02935387 a can for storing tea n02935490 an atomic clock based on the energy difference between two states of the caesium nucleus in a magnetic field n02935658 a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold n02935891 a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier n02936020 (usually plural) facilities for providing food for employees or visitors n02936176 a tray for carrying your food in a cafeteria n02936281 informal British term for a cafe n02936402 a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant n02936570 a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East n02936714 an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept n02936921 the net that is the goal in ice hockey n02937010 lightweight parka; waterproof n02937093 large watertight chamber used for construction under water n02937237 a chest to hold ammunition n02937336 a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition n02937469 a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax); "a bar of chocolate" n02937614 a pipe for smoking; has a curved stem and a large bowl made from a calabash gourd n02937766 a lotion consisting of a liquid preparation containing calamine; used to treat itching or mild skin irritations n02937958 the folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage n02938095 a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century n02938218 a shoe covering the ankle; worn by ancient Romans n02938321 a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings n02938514 any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine n02938886 a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations n02939185 a very large pot that is used for boiling n02939291 a canal in northern Scotland that links North Sea with the Atlantic Ocean; runs diagonally between Moray Firth at the northeastern end and Loch Linnhe at the southwestern end; now little used n02939565 a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers n02939763 coarse cloth with a bright print n02939866 an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural) n02940143 a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping n02940289 a bulletin board backstage in a theater n02940385 a center equipped to handle a large volume of telephone calls (especially for taking orders or serving customers) n02940570 a small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you n02940706 a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard n02940878 a canal that connects Lake Okeechobee with the Caloosahatchee River in southern Florida to form part of the Cross-Florida Waterway n02941095 a measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat n02941228 a high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus n02941408 a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace) n02941605 a Latin cross set on three steps n02941716 a rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motion n02941845 a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck n02942015 an arch with a straight horizontal extrados and a slightly arched intrados n02942147 a finely woven white linen n02942227 a university in England n02942349 a portable television camera and videocassette recorder n02942460 a soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel n02942577 engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring) n02942699 equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other) n02943241 a lens that focuses the image in a camera n02943465 an optical device consisting of an attachment that enables an observer to view simultaneously the image and a drawing surface for sketching it n02943686 a darkened enclosure in which images of outside objects are projected through a small aperture or lens onto a facing surface n02943871 a tripod used to support a camera n02943964 a loose shirt or tunic; originally worn in the Middle Ages n02944075 a short negligee n02944146 a short sleeveless undergarment for women n02944256 a fabric of Asian origin; originally made of silk and camel's hair n02944375 a garment made of camlet fabric n02944459 device or stratagem for concealment or deceit n02944579 fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background n02944826 temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; "wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling" n02945161 temporary lodgings in the country for travelers or vacationers; "level ground is best for parking and camp areas" n02945379 a penal institution (often for forced labor); "China has many camps for political prisoners" n02945594 a site where care and activities are provided for children during the summer months; "city kids get to see the country at a summer camp" n02945813 shelter for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs n02945964 a broad-brimmed felt hat with a high crown; formerly worn by the United States Army and Marine personnel n02946127 a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building n02946270 a light folding chair n02946348 a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling n02946509 a trailer equipped for occupancy (especially for holiday trips) n02946633 a cerate made of camphor and wax and spermaceti and castor oil n02946753 a folding stool n02946824 has cams attached to it n02946921 airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. n02947212 long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation n02947660 a long boat that carries freight and is narrow enough to be used in canals n02947818 branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights n02947977 a miniature camera with a fast lens n02948072 stick of wax with a wick in the middle n02948293 a bowling pin that is thin by comparison with a tenpin n02948403 an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle n02948557 a holder with sockets for candles n02948719 the wick of a candle n02948834 loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern n02948942 a thermometer used to determine the temperature of candy syrups during cooking n02949084 a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment n02949202 a stick that people can lean on to help them walk n02949356 an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing the neck and arms n02949542 metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour n02949691 the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect n02950018 a factory where food is canned n02950120 a small can n02950186 a wooden bucket n02950256 a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels n02950482 heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane n02950632 (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm n02950826 heavy gun fired from a tank n02950943 a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon n02951090 a large firecracker n02951170 a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication n02951358 small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle n02951585 a device for cutting cans open n02951703 a jar used in ancient Egypt to contain entrails of an embalmed body n02951843 a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather n02952109 the umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air n02952237 the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit n02952374 a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers n02952485 restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat n02952585 a recreation room in an institution n02952674 a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen n02952798 sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc. n02952935 a peavey having a hook instead of a spike; used for handling logs n02953056 projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only n02953197 bridge constructed of two cantilevers that meet in the middle n02953455 the back of a saddle seat n02953552 a soft thick crinkled dress crepe; heavier than crepe de Chine n02953673 a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents) n02953850 the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete; "the boxer picked himself up off the canvas" n02954068 an oil painting on canvas fabric n02954163 a tent made of canvas fabric n02954340 a tight-fitting headdress n02954938 a top (as for a bottle) n02955065 something serving as a cover or protection n02955247 an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge n02955540 stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse n02955767 a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter n02955944 bandage that covers the head or an amputation stump like a cap n02956069 a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action n02956247 the upper part of a column that supports the entablature n02956393 a warship of the first rank in size and armament n02956500 the government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet n02956699 a building occupied by a state legislature n02956795 a bottle opener to pry off caps n02956883 a long cloak with a hood that can be pulled over the head n02957008 a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head n02957135 a threaded screw for machine parts; screws into a tapped hole n02957252 a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails n02957427 a stone that forms the top of wall or building n02957586 a pill in the form of a small rounded gelatinous container with medicine inside n02957755 a small container n02957862 a wooden armchair with a saddle seat and a low back that has vertical spindles n02958002 a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure n02958264 a hooded cloak for women n02958343 a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" n02959942 a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad; "three cars had jumped the rails" n02960352 where passengers ride up and down; "the car was on the top floor" n02960501 the compartment that is suspended from an airship and that carries personnel and the cargo and the power plant n02960690 an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes n02960903 a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water n02961035 an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans n02961225 a lead-acid storage battery in a motor vehicle; usually a 12-volt battery of six cells; the heart of the car's electrical system n02961451 light automatic rifle n02961544 a bomb placed in a car and wired to explode when the ignition is started or by remote control or by a timing device n02961714 a colorless basic antibiotic that inhibits the growth of Gram-positive organisms n02961851 a copy made with carbon paper n02961947 has carbon electrodes n02962061 a large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container n02962200 mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion n02962414 a trailer that can be loaded with new cars for delivery to sales agencies n02962545 one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes; "he collected cards and traded them with the other boys" n02962843 a small case for carrying business cards n02962938 a piece of electronic equipment for continual observation of the function of the heart n02963159 knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper n02963302 an alphabetical listing of items (e.g., books in a library) with a separate card for each item n02963503 medical instrument that records electric currents associated with contractions of the heart n02963692 a directional microphone with a cardioid pattern of sensitivity n02963821 the door of a car n02963987 a room for gambling on card games n02964075 a small light table with folding legs; can be folded for storage n02964196 a table for playing cards (as in a casino) n02964295 a ferry that transports motor vehicles n02964389 goods carried by a large vehicle n02964634 the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo n02964843 a large container for freight n02964934 door used to load or unload cargo n02965024 hatch opening into the cargo compartment n02965122 a helicopter that carries cargo n02965216 a liner that carries cargo n02965300 a ship designed to carry cargo n02965529 set of bells hung in a bell tower n02965617 medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing n02965783 a mirror that the driver of a car can use n02965936 an engineering university in Pittsburgh n02966068 a luxurious carriage suitable for nobility in the 16th and 17th century n02966193 a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement n02966372 a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers n02966545 a hammer with a cleft at one end for pulling nails n02966687 a set of carpenter's tools n02966786 a straight bar of light metal with a spirit level in it n02966942 a short-handled mallet with a wooden head used to strike a chisel or wedge n02967081 a rule used by a carpenter n02967170 a steel square used by carpenters; larger than a try square n02967294 traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century n02967407 implement for beating dust out of carpets n02967540 a loom for weaving carpeting n02967626 a pad placed under a carpet n02967782 a cleaning implement with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the implement is pushed over a carpet n02967991 used to nail down carpets n02968074 garage for one or two cars consisting of a flat roof supported on poles n02968210 a large galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman n02968333 small individual study area in a library n02968473 a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses n02969010 a machine part that carries something else n02969163 a roundheaded bolt for timber; threaded along part of the shank; inserted into holes already drilled n02969323 one of the two sides of a motorway where traffic travels in one direction only usually in two or three lanes n02969527 a wrench designed for use with carriage bolts n02969634 a knot used to connect the ends of two large ropes or hawsers n02969754 either of a pair of strong posts that support a windlass on a ship's deck n02969886 a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like n02970100 a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something; "refrigerated carriers have revolutionized the grocery business" n02970311 an ointment formerly used to treat burns n02970408 a capacious bag or basket n02970534 box-shaped baby bed with handles (for a baby to sleep in while being carried) n02970685 a seat in a car n02970849 a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal n02971167 a tire consisting of a rubber ring around the rim of an automobile wheel n02971356 a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top n02971473 a cartridge (usually with paper casing) n02971579 a train that transports passengers and their automobiles n02971691 ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun n02971940 an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable n02972182 a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment; "he loaded a cartridge of fresh tape into the tape deck" n02972397 a broad belt with loops or pockets for holding ammunition n02972533 a mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing n02972714 a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector n02972934 a fuse cased in a tube n02973017 a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun n02973236 a wheel that has wooden spokes and a metal rim n02973395 beta blocker that can reduce the progression of heart failure in individuals whose disease is not advanced n02973558 a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape n02973805 a large fork used in carving cooked meat n02973904 a large knife used to carve cooked meat n02974003 a wheel that has a tire and rim and hubcap; used to propel the car n02974219 a window in a car n02974348 a supporting column carved in the shape of a person n02974454 an apparatus used to liquefy air or oxygen etc. n02974565 a number of transformers in series; provides a high-voltage source n02974697 a portable container for carrying several objects; "the musicians left their instrument cases backstage" n02975212 a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home n02975412 bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase" n02975589 (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers; "for English, a compositor will ordinarily have two such cases, the upper case containing the capitals and the lower case containing the small letters" n02975994 a water-base paint made with a protein precipitated from milk n02976123 a knife with a fixed blade that is carried in a sheath n02976249 a metal blade with a handle; used as cutlery n02976350 a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side) n02976455 a window with one or more casements n02976552 military barracks in a garrison town n02976641 a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm n02976815 a counter at a large party where you can purchase drinks by the glass n02976939 a strongbox for holding cash n02977058 an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used n02977330 a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat n02977438 a cashbox with an adding machine to register transactions; used in shops to add up the bill n02977619 the enclosing frame around a door or window opening; "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced" n02977822 the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire n02977936 a public building for gambling and entertainment n02978055 small and often ornate box for holding jewels or other valuables n02978205 (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor n02978367 a light open casque without a visor or beaver n02978478 a reflecting telescope that has a paraboloidal primary mirror and a hyperboloidal secondary mirror; light is brought to a focus through an aperture in the center of the primary mirror n02978753 large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served n02978881 a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video n02979074 a tape deck for playing and recording cassette tapes n02979186 electronic equipment for playing cassettes n02979290 a recorder for recording or playing cassettes n02979399 a cassette that contains magnetic tape n02979516 a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers n02979662 object formed by a mold n02979836 bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal n02980036 a pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable n02980203 a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar n02980325 a good hard soap made from olive oil and sodium hydroxide n02980441 a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack n02980625 (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard n02980841 a purgative extracted from the seed of the castor-oil plant; used in paint and varnish as well as medically n02981024 an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome) n02981198 a decorated bier on which a coffin rests in state during a funeral n02981321 a converter that uses a platinum-iridium catalyst to oxidize pollutants and carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide and water; an antipollution device on an automotive exhaust system n02981565 a chemical reactor for converting oils with high boiling points into fuels with lower boiling points in the presence of a catalyst n02981792 a sailboat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck n02981911 an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles n02982232 a device that launches aircraft from a warship n02982416 a sailboat with a single mast set far forward n02982515 a receptacle for cat excrement n02982599 a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window n02982790 a restraint that checks the motion of something; "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open" n02983072 an enclosure or receptacle for odds and ends n02983189 a mask to protect the face of the catcher in baseball n02983357 a structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area) n02983507 a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work n02983741 a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery n02983904 a throne that is the official chair of a bishop n02984061 any large and important church n02984203 the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese n02984328 a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire n02984469 a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open n02984699 a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device n02984937 the positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current n02985137 a vacuum tube in which a hot cathode emits a beam of electrons that pass through a high voltage anode and are focused or deflected before hitting a phosphorescent screen n02985506 a long double-edged knife used for amputations n02985606 a whip with nine knotted cords; "British sailors feared the cat" n02985758 rig of a catboat n02985828 a hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked n02985963 a bottle that holds catsup n02986066 a freight car for transporting cattle n02986160 a bridge over a ditch consisting of parallel metal bars that allow pedestrians and vehicles to pass, but not cattle n02986348 a cargo ship for the transport of livestock n02986480 a trail over which cattle were driven to market n02986605 narrow pathway high in the air (as above a stage or between parts of a building or along a bridge) n02986757 narrow platform extending out into an auditorium; "models displayed clothes on a catwalk at the fashion show" n02986920 a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand n02987047 an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it n02987379 a soft felt hat with a wide flexible brim n02987492 a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back n02987706 a concave molding shaped like a quarter circle in cross section n02987823 a wall formed of two thicknesses of masonry with a space between them n02987950 battery used to maintain the grid potential in a vacuum tube n02988066 a clamp in the shape of the letter C n02988156 a drive that reads a compact disc and that is connected to an audio system n02988304 a stand-alone piece of electronic equipment that either has its own display or attaches to a television set n02988486 a compact disc on which you can write only once and thereafter is read-only memory n02988679 a compact disk that is used with a computer (rather than with an audio system); a large amount of digital information can be stored and accessed but it cannot be altered by the user n02988963 a drive that is connected to a computer and on which a CD-ROM can be `played' n02989099 a chest made of cedar n02989178 a cephalosporin antibiotic (trade name Ultracef) n02989313 a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Cefobid) used for severe infections n02989475 a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Claforan) used for severe infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract n02989685 a parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections n02989893 a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Rocephin) used for severe infection of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract n02990103 a cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges n02990373 the overhead upper surface of a covered space; "he hated painting the ceiling" n02990561 a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Celebrex) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract n02990758 a musical instrument consisting of graduated steel plates that are struck by hammers activated by a keyboard n02990920 a globe that is a spherical model of the heavens n02991048 a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction n02991302 a room where a prisoner is kept n02991555 small room in which a monk or nun lives n02991711 any small compartment; "the cells of a honeycomb" n02991847 storage space where wines are stored n02991950 a storage area in a cellar n02992032 a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells) n02992211 a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing n02992368 a transparent paperlike product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc. n02992529 a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver n02992795 transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending n02993081 a Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersection n02993194 a monument built to honor people whose remains are interred elsewhere or whose remains cannot be recovered n02993368 a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual) n02993546 a building dedicated to a particular activity; "they were raising money to build a new center for research" n02993877 a bit with a sharp center point for guidance and two side cutters n02994012 a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward n02994219 the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher; "he hit the ball to deep center" n02994419 something placed at the center of something else (as on a table) n02994573 a tool with a conical point that is used to make indentations in metal (especially to mark points for drilling) n02994743 a thermometer calibrated in degrees centigrade n02994858 a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication n02995151 a heating system in which air or water is heated at a central furnace and sent through the building via vents or pipes and radiators n02995345 (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; "the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached" n02995770 (CENTRal EXchange) a kind of telephone exchange n02995871 a pump that use centrifugal force to discharge fluid into a pipe n02995998 an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension n02996249 an oral cephalosporin (trade names Keflex and Keflin and Keftab) commonly prescribe for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract n02996570 antibiotic related to cephalosporin but no longer in common use n02996703 a broad spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic produced by modifying cephalosporin n02996840 one of several broad spectrum antibiotic substances obtained from fungi and related to penicillin (trade names Mefoxin); addition of side chains has produced semisynthetic antibiotics with greater antibacterial activity n02997292 a semisynthetic analogue of cephalosporin n02997391 an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures n02997607 utensils made from ceramic material n02997773 a hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin n02997910 a bowl for holding breakfast cereal n02998003 a paper box in which breakfast cereals are sold n02998107 a waterproof waxed cloth once used as a shroud n02998209 an oral drug (trade name Baycol) to reduce blood cholesterol levels n02998363 a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa n02998563 a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it n02998696 (Yiddish) an inexpensive showy trinket n02998841 a cloth used as a head covering (and veil and shawl) by Muslim and Hindu women n02999001 foil in thin strips; ejected into the air as a radar countermeasure n02999138 a metal pan over a heater; used to cook or to keep things warm at the table n02999272 covering (usually rope or canvas) of a line or spar to protect it from friction n02999410 a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament n02999757 a necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string of beads"; "a strand of pearls"; n02999936 anything that acts as a restraint n03000021 a linked or connected series of objects; "a chain of daisies" n03000134 a fence of steel wires woven into a diamond pattern n03000247 (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings n03000530 an impact printer that carries the type slugs by links of a revolving chain n03000684 portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain n03000808 a looped stitch resembling the links of a chain; used in embroidery and in sewing n03000966 the most basic of all crochet stitches made by pulling a loop of yarn through another loop n03001115 one of a chain of retail stores under the same management and selling the same merchandise n03001282 a pipe wrench used for turning large pipes; an adjustable chain circles the pipe with its ends connected to the head whose teeth engage the pipe n03001540 another name for chain tongs n03001627 a seat for one person, with a support for the back; "he put his coat over the back of the chair and sat down" n03002096 a particular seat in an orchestra; "he is second chair violin" n03002210 a ceremonial chair for an exalted or powerful person n03002341 a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable n03002555 a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse n03002711 a long chair; for reclining n03002816 a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style n03002948 a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup n03003091 a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces n03003378 a chalked string used in the building trades to make a straight line on a vertical surface n03003548 a quarry for chalk n03003633 a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed) n03003730 a natural or artificial enclosed space n03004146 a room where a judge transacts business n03004275 a receptacle for urination or defecation in the bedroom n03004409 a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp n03004531 a bit that is used for beveling n03004620 a plane that makes a beveled edge n03004713 a piece of chamois used for washing windows or cars n03004824 area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing n03005033 a government building housing the office of a chancellor n03005147 an office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records; a court of public records n03005285 branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling n03005425 a storeroom where candles are kept n03005515 candles and other commodities sold by a chandler n03005619 medieval plate armor to protect a horse's head n03005769 a different or fresh set of clothes; "she brought a change in her overnight bag" n03005920 a thing that is different; "he inspected several changes before selecting one" n03006105 a passage for water (or other fluids) to flow through; "the fields were crossed with irrigation channels"; "gutters carried off the rainwater into a series of channels under the street" n03006398 a television station and its programs; "a satellite TV channel"; "surfing through the channels"; "they offer more than one hundred channels" n03006626 reed pipe with finger holes on which the melody is played n03006788 a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor n03006903 (usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs n03007130 a place of worship that has its own altar n03007297 a house used as a residence by a chapter of a fraternity n03007444 a building attached to a monastery or cathedral; used as a meeting place for the chapter n03007591 a printer that prints a single character at a time n03007824 a stick of black carbon material used for drawing n03007955 a drawing made with a stick of black carbon material n03008080 a stove that burns charcoal as fuel n03008177 a delicatessen that specializes in meats n03008275 a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time; "this cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains" n03008565 heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield n03008817 an accelerator in which high-energy ions escape from plasma following charge exchange n03008976 a device for charging or recharging batteries n03009111 a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage n03009269 a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle; used in war and races in ancient Egypt and Greece and Rome n03009477 the navy yard in Boston where the frigate `Constitution' is anchored n03009633 something believed to bring good luck n03009794 a vault or building where corpses or bones are deposited n03009920 a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea n03010057 a Carthusian monastery n03010138 a Gothic cathedral in northern France; built in 13th century n03010283 a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time n03010473 the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor n03010656 a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device n03010795 a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass n03010915 an impressive country house (or castle) in France n03011018 a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc. n03011162 a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks" n03011355 one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers n03011521 a board having 64 squares of two alternating colors n03011741 a counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases n03011892 a room where baggage or parcels are checked n03012013 either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece n03012159 tray on which cheeses are served n03012263 a photograph of an attractive woman in minimal attire n03012373 a coarse loosely woven cotton gauze; originally used to wrap cheeses n03012499 a kitchen utensil (board or handle) with a wire for cutting cheese n03012644 a press for shaping cheese curd n03012734 a bomb laden with chemical agents that are released when the bomb explodes n03012897 an industrial plant where chemicals are produced n03013006 an apparatus for holding substances that are undergoing a chemical reaction n03013162 chemical substances that can be delivered using munitions and dispersal devices to cause death or severe harm to people and animals and plants n03013438 a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist n03013580 a woman's sleeveless undergarment n03013718 a laboratory for research in chemistry n03013850 a heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads n03013992 a soft tufted cord used in embroidery n03014119 a cigar with both ends cut flat n03014204 a red ball-shaped firecracker with high explosive power n03014317 a checkerboard used to play chess n03014440 any of 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess n03014705 box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy n03015052 a fitted overcoat with a velvet collar n03015149 an overstuffed davenport with upright armrests n03015254 furniture with drawers for keeping clothes n03015478 protective garment consisting of a pad worn in baseball by catchers and by football players n03015631 defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry n03015851 a full length mirror mounted in a frame in which it can be tilted n03015975 an inverted V-shaped charge n03016056 a monochrome picture made by using several different shades of the same color n03016209 a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file n03016389 a farm building for housing poultry n03016511 farm where chickens are raised for sale n03016609 a galvanized wire network with a hexagonal mesh; used to build fences n03016737 an enclosed yard for keeping poultry n03016868 a sheer fabric of silk or rayon n03016953 a tall elegant chest of drawers n03017070 a bedroom for a child n03017168 a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument n03017428 a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building n03017698 walls that project out from the wall of a room and surround the chimney base n03017835 a corner by a fireplace n03017931 a short earthenware pipe on the top of a chimney to increase the draft n03018058 the part of the chimney that is above the roof; usually has several flues n03018209 high quality porcelain originally made only in China n03018349 a cabinet (usually with glass doors) for storing and displaying china n03018493 dishware made of high quality porcelain n03018614 a thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton n03018712 a collapsible paper lantern in bright colors; used for decorative purposes n03018848 intricate or ingenious puzzle consisting of boxes within boxes n03018971 a fortification 1,500 miles long built across northern China in the 3rd century BC; it averages 6 meters in width n03019198 a horizontal bar on which you can chin yourself n03019304 a coarse twilled cotton fabric frequently used for uniforms n03019434 trousers made with chino cloth n03019535 a style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned n03019685 a rest on which a violinist can place the chin n03019806 a strap attached to a hat; passes under the chin and holds the hat in place n03019938 a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric n03020034 electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit n03020416 a small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gambling n03020563 a triangular wooden float attached to the end of a log line n03020692 an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge n03020927 a former cattle trail from San Antonio in Texas to Abilene in Kansas; not used after the 1880s n03021121 a woolen tunic worn by men and women in ancient Greece n03021228 a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece n03021360 a colorless crystalline drug used as a sedative; irritates the stomach and can be addictive n03021531 an alkalating agent (trade name Leukeran) used to treat some kinds of cancer n03021696 any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds n03021858 an oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever) n03022041 a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism n03022250 a long-lasting liquid antiseptic; used by surgeons to wash their hands before performing surgery n03022406 a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic; "chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic" n03022634 an antimalarial drug used to treat malaria and amebic dysentery and systemic lupus erythematosus n03022788 a diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension n03022978 an antihistamine (trade names Coricidin and Chlor-Trimeton) n03023175 a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has antipsychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer n03023415 a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trade name Aureomycin) used to treat certain bacterial and rickettsial diseases n03023623 a diuretic (trade names Hygroton and Thalidone) used to control hypertension and conditions that cause edema; effective in lowering blood pressure to prevent heart attacks n03023878 a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object n03024064 the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave n03024233 a gallery in a church occupied by the choir n03024333 a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine n03024518 a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current n03024746 a high tight collar n03024882 necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck n03025070 British slang (dated) for a prison n03025165 a child's word for locomotive n03025250 a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole n03025357 a steady wooden block on which food can be cut or diced or wood can be split n03025513 a wooden board where meats or vegetables can be cut n03025641 a place where stolen cars are disassembled for their parts n03025755 one of a pair of slender sticks used as oriental tableware to eat food with n03025886 a stringed instrument of the group including harps, lutes, lyres, and zithers n03026093 a map that uses graded differences in shading or color or the placing of symbols inside defined areas on the map in order to indicate the average values of some property or quantity in those areas n03026350 a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam n03026506 a stocking that is filled with small Christmas presents n03026626 an ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration n03026741 the recording (column or paper strip) on which the constituents of a mixture are adsorbed in chromatography n03026907 an accurate timer for recording time n03027001 an accurate clock (especially used in navigation) n03027108 an instrument for accurate measurements of small intervals of time n03027250 a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill n03027505 a wagon equipped with a cookstove and provisions (for cowboys) n03027625 a shoe that comes up to the ankle and is laced through two or three pairs of eyelets; often made of suede n03027797 bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish n03027935 the railroad tunnel between France and England under the English Channel n03028079 a place for public (especially Christian) worship; "the church was empty" n03028596 a bell in a church tower (usually sounded to summon people to church); "church bells were ringing all over town" n03028785 a fanciful hat of the kind worn by Black women for Sunday worship n03028907 a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Louisville; site of the Kentucky Derby n03029066 can opener that has a triangular pointed end that pierces the tops of cans n03029197 the tower of a church n03029296 tight trousers worn by people from the Indian subcontinent (typically with a kameez or kurta) n03029445 a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk n03029603 sloping channel through which things can descend n03029812 mill that extracts juice from apples to make apple cider n03029925 a press that is used to extract the juice from apples n03030035 a roll of tobacco for smoking n03030262 a narrow paper band around a cigar n03030353 a box for holding cigars n03030433 small part of a cigar that is left after smoking n03030557 an implement for cutting the tip off of a cigar n03030663 finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking n03030880 small part of a cigarette that is left after smoking n03031012 a small flat case for holding cigarettes; can be carried in a purse or a pocket n03031152 a tube that holds a cigarette while it is being smoked n03031306 small cigar or cigarette wrapped in tobacco instead of paper n03031422 a lighter for cigars or cigarettes n03031553 a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid n03031756 stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place n03031957 a light concrete building block made with cinder aggregate; "cinder blocks are called breeze blocks in Britain" n03032158 a racetrack paved with fine cinders n03032252 a theater where films are shown n03032453 an ornamental carving consisting of five arcs arranged in a circle n03032576 an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints n03032811 any circular or rotating mechanism; "the machine punched out metal circles" n03033019 a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra; "they had excellent seats in the dress circle" n03033267 decorated metal band worn around the head n03033362 an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow n03033986 a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities n03034244 a device that trips like a switch and opens the circuit when overloaded n03034405 electronic equipment consisting of a system of circuits n03034516 a plane with a flexible face that can plane concave or convex surfaces n03034663 a power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery; rotates on a spindle n03034860 an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent; "they used the elephants to help put up the circus" n03035089 (antiquity) an open-air stadium for chariot races and gladiatorial games n03035252 a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance; "he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent"; "they had the big top up in less than an hour" n03035510 an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater n03035715 a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet n03035832 a 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings n03036022 a building that houses administrative offices of a municipal government n03036149 painting depicting a city or urban area n03036244 an urban university in a large city n03036341 civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform n03036469 ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc. n03036701 a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction n03036866 a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together n03037108 a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam n03037228 metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side n03037404 photographic equipment used to synchronize sound and motion picture; boards held in front of a movie camera are banged together n03037590 a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers n03037709 a single-reed instrument with a straight tube n03037899 a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone n03038041 a form of voltaic cell once used as a standard for electromotive force n03038190 a cigar made with light-colored tobacco n03038281 a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together n03038480 a large knife with one or more folding blades n03038595 a creation of the highest excellence n03038685 a room in a school where lessons take place n03038870 an early stringed instrument like a piano but with more delicate sound n03039015 a stringed instrument that has a keyboard n03039156 a hatchet that has a cleft for pulling nails n03039259 target used in skeet or trapshooting n03039353 an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy n03039493 a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders n03039618 a pipe made of clay n03039711 an atom bomb leaving little or no radioactive contamination n03039827 shop where dry cleaning is done n03039947 any of a large class of implements used for cleaning n03040229 a pad used as a cleaning implement n03040376 a room that is virtually free of dust or bacteria; used in laboratory work and in assembly or repair of precision equipment n03040587 a preparation used in cleaning something n03040836 a road on which you are not allowed to stop (unless you have a breakdown) n03040983 a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached n03041114 a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured n03041265 a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping n03041449 shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles; "the football players all wore cleats" n03041632 a butcher's knife having a large square blade n03041810 part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light n03041964 a stiff white collar with no opening in the front; a distinctive symbol of the clergy n03042139 a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc. n03042384 the cords used to suspend a hammock n03042490 a rock and adobe dwelling built on sheltered ledges in the sides of a cliff; "the Anasazi built cliff dwellings in the southwestern United States" n03042697 a framework of bars or logs for children to climb on n03042829 the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet n03042984 a small slip noose made with seizing n03043173 a tool used to clinch nails or bolts or rivets n03043274 a healthcare facility for outpatient care n03043423 a mercury thermometer designed to measure the temperature of the human body; graduated to cover a range a few degrees on either side of the normal body temperature n03043693 a hard brick used as a paving stone n03043798 an instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of inclination or elevation n03043958 any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together n03044166 an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress n03044278 ready-made pieces of computerized graphic art that can be used to decorate a document n03044418 a small writing board with a clip at the top for holding papers n03044537 a place of entertainment where high prices are charged for poor entertainment n03044671 a short piece of wire with alligator clips on both ends n03044801 a device (as an earring, sunglasses, microphone etc.) that is attached by clips n03044934 scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural) n03045074 shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural) n03045228 a fast sailing ship used in former times n03045337 a loose outer garment n03045698 anything that covers or conceals n03045800 a room where coats and other articles can be left temporarily n03045928 a private lounge off of a legislative chamber n03046029 a woman's close-fitting hat that resembles a helmet n03046133 a low transparent cover put over young plants to protect them from cold n03046257 a timepiece that shows the time of day n03046657 the face of a clock showing hours and minutes of the day n03046802 a physical pendulum used to regulate a clockwork mechanism n03046921 a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically n03047052 a tower with a large clock visible high up on an outside face n03047171 any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock n03047353 a drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseases n03047553 any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction n03047690 footwear usually with wooden soles n03047799 enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips n03047941 a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions) n03048094 a fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births n03048322 a tricyclic antidepressant drug n03048412 an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches n03048598 a blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks; works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that would restrict blood flow n03048883 a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates n03049066 a television system that is not used for broadcasting but is connected by cables to designated monitors (as in a factory or theater) n03049326 a control system with a feedback loop that is active n03049457 a small private room for study or prayer n03049605 a snake used to unblock toilets n03049695 a photograph taken at close range n03049782 a photographic lens with a short focal length used to take pictures at short ranges n03049924 a flat woolen cap with a stiff peak n03050026 a covering made of cloth n03050453 a brush used for cleaning clothing n03050546 a closet where clothes are stored n03050655 a dryer that dries clothes wet from washing n03050864 a hamper that holds dirty clothes to be washed or wet clothes to be dried n03051041 a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying) n03051152 a cord on which clothes are hung to dry n03051249 wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline n03051396 an upright pole with pegs or hooks on which to hang clothing n03051540 a covering designed to be worn on a person's body n03052464 a store where men's clothes are sold n03052628 apparatus that detects the path of high-energy particles passing through a supersaturated vapor; each particle ionizes molecules along its path and small droplets condense on them to produce a visible track n03052917 a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood n03053047 a knot used to fasten a line temporarily to a post or spar n03053163 an interchange that does not require left-hand turns n03053272 an antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; know to have few side effects n03053474 stout stick that is larger at one end; "he carried a club in self defense"; "he felt as if he had been hit with a club" n03053788 a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more black trefoils on it; "he led a small club"; "clubs were trumps" n03053976 railroad car having a bar and tables and lounge chairs n03054098 a controlled substance that is usually taken by young people at dance clubs and raves n03054311 a building that is occupied by a social club; "the clubhouse needed a new roof" n03054491 a room used for the activities of a club n03054605 bomb consisting of a canister that is dropped from a plane and that opens to release a cluster of bomblets (usually fragmentation bombs) over a wide area; "cluster bombs cannot be targeted precisely" n03054901 a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism; "this year's model has an improved clutch" n03055159 a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism; "he smoothely released the clutch with one foot and stepped on the gas with the other" n03055418 a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand n03055537 a tower in Toronto; 1815 feet tall for broadcasting widely n03055670 a carriage pulled by four horses with one driver n03055857 a small building for housing coaches and carriages and other vehicles n03056010 a bin for holding coal n03056097 freight car with fixed sides and no roof; for transporting coal n03056215 a chute for coal n03056288 a shed for storing coal n03056368 a mine where coal is dug from the ground n03056493 a hand shovel for shoveling coal n03056583 a raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out n03056701 a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle) n03056873 a brake on a bicycle that engages with reverse pressure on the pedals n03057021 an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors n03057541 a button on a coat n03057636 a closet for storing outerwear n03057724 a dress that is tailored like a coat and buttons up the front n03057841 a short close-fitting coat n03057920 a hanger that is shaped like a person's shoulders and used to hang garments on n03058107 a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint" n03058603 a heavy fabric suitable for coats n03058726 the official symbols of a family, state, etc. n03058949 a layer of paint covering something else n03059103 a rack with hooks for temporarily holding coats and hats n03059236 the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist n03059366 a transmission line for high-frequency signals n03059528 rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads n03059685 a dense elaborate spider web that is more efficient than the orb web n03059806 filaments from a web that was spun by a spider n03059934 a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider n03060074 dried leaves of the coca plant (and related plants that also contain cocaine); chewed by Andean people for their stimulating effect n03060294 a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive n03060599 an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat n03060728 a high-voltage machine in which rectifiers charge capacitors that discharge and drive charged particles through an accelerating tube n03061050 hat with opposing brims turned up and caught together to form points n03061211 anything used as a toy horse (such as a rocking horse or one knee of an adult) n03061345 a small light flimsy boat n03061428 a small loft or garret n03061505 compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft n03061674 seat where the driver sits while driving a racing car n03061819 a pit for cockfights n03061893 a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red n03062015 a dress suitable for formal occasions n03062122 a barroom in a hotel or restaurant where cocktails are served n03062245 a shaker for mixing cocktails n03062336 a small casserole in which individual portions can be cooked and served n03062461 derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain) n03062651 (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches n03062798 optical device used to follow the path of a celestial body and reflect its light into a telescope; has a movable and a fixed mirror n03062985 a can for storing ground coffee n03063073 a cup from which coffee is drunk n03063199 filter (usually of paper) that passes the coffee and retains the coffee grounds n03063338 a kitchen appliance for brewing coffee automatically n03063485 a mill that grinds roasted coffee beans n03063599 a mug intended for serving coffee n03063689 tall pot in which coffee is brewed n03063834 a stand (usually movable) selling hot coffee and food (especially at night) n03063968 low table where magazines can be placed and coffee or cocktails are served n03064118 an elaborate oversize book suitable for displaying on a coffee table n03064250 an urn in which coffee is made and kept hot n03064350 a chest especially for storing valuables n03064443 an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome n03064562 a still consisting of an apparatus for the fractional distillation of ethanol from fermentation on an industrial scale n03064758 box in which a corpse is buried or cremated n03064935 tooth on the rim of gear wheel n03065063 railway for steep mountains; a cogwheel on the locomotive engages cogs on a center rail to provide traction n03065243 a skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a hood of mail or formerly by British sergeants-at-law n03065424 a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope" n03065708 reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit n03066029 tubing that is wound in a spiral n03066130 a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb n03066232 a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine n03066359 a spring in the shape of a coil n03066464 the part of a slot machine that serves as a receptacle for the coins n03066606 a slot through which coins can be inserted into a slot machine n03066743 street names for cocaine n03066849 bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods n03066965 an analgesic drug derived from the saffron plant and used to treat gout n03067093 a cathode that is a source of electrons without being heated n03067212 narrow chisel made of steel; used to cut stone or bricks n03067339 a cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin n03067518 protective covering consisting of a wooden frame with a glass top in which small plants are protected from the cold n03067690 medicine intended to relieve the symptoms of the common cold n03067810 an apartment without modern conveniences n03067912 a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image; "he used his computer to make a collage of pictures superimposed on a map" n03068181 a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over n03068486 a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it n03068707 the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot n03068862 a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part n03068998 anything worn or placed about the neck; "the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar"; "a collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse" n03069213 things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique) n03069381 the electrode in a transistor through which a primary flow of carriers leaves the region between the electrodes n03069567 the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection n03069752 a complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed n03069919 a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting n03070059 a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe n03070193 an accelerator in which two beams of particles are forced to collide head on n03070396 a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it n03070587 optical device consisting of a tube containing a convex achromatic lens at one end and a slit at the other with the slit at the focus of the lens; light rays leave the slit as a parallel beam n03070854 a small telescope attached to a large telescope to use in setting the line of the larger one n03071021 a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol n03071160 structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns n03071288 an elongated fiberoptic endoscope for examining the entire colon from cecum to rectum n03071431 a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page) n03071552 a measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents n03071782 a picture book with line drawings intended to be colored with crayons by children n03071923 a flag that shows its nationality n03072056 a distinguishing emblem; "his tie proclaimed his school colors" n03072201 a television that transmits images in color n03072440 a television tube that displays images in full color n03072682 a wash of whitewash or other water-base paint tinted with a colored pigment n03072828 a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80 n03073016 a huge bronze statue of the sun god Helios that was built around 285 BC and that stood beside the harbor entrance on the island of Rhodes for about 50 years before it was toppled by an earthquake n03073296 a kind of revolver n03073384 a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil n03073545 a sepulchral vault or other structure having recesses in the walls to receive cinerary urns n03073694 a niche for a funeral urn containing the ashes of the cremated dead n03073832 a university in New York City n03073977 (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure n03074380 a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument) n03074574 a vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands n03074855 a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair n03075097 any of several tools for straightening fibers n03075248 a machine that separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool n03075370 lock that can be opened only by turning dials in a special sequence n03075500 a woodworking plane that has interchangeable cutters of various shapes n03075634 harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field n03075768 device used for an infant to suck or bite on n03075946 a space module in which astronauts can live and control the spacecraft and communicate with earth n03076104 military headquarters from which a military commander controls and organizes the forces n03076298 art used for commercial purposes (as in advertising) n03076411 a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel) n03076623 a snack bar in a film studio n03076708 articles of commerce n03077074 an exchange for buying and selling commodities for future delivery n03077304 a cantilever bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania n03077442 an ax with a long handle and a head that has one cutting edge and one blunt side n03077616 a sitting room (usually at school or university) n03077741 an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit n03077958 facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information n03078287 a system for communicating n03078506 a center where the members of a community can gather for social or cultural activities n03078670 switch for reversing the direction of an electric current n03078802 a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another n03078995 a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse n03079136 a small and economical car n03079230 a digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser n03079494 recording equipment for making compact disks n03079616 a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship n03079741 a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area n03080309 a space into which an area is subdivided n03080497 navigational instrument for finding directions n03080633 drafting instrument used for drawing circles n03080731 compass in the form of a card that rotates so that 0 degrees or North points to magnetic north n03080904 a handsaw with a narrow triangular blade for cutting curves n03081021 an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system" n03081660 something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole; "he envied the composition of their faculty" n03081859 an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) n03081986 a lens system consisting of two or more lenses on the same axis n03082127 a pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum n03082280 light microscope that has two converging lens systems: the objective and the eyepiece n03082450 a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) n03082656 bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure n03082807 a mechanical device that compresses gasses n03082979 a machine for performing calculations automatically n03084204 an accessory for a computer; "when you add in all the computer accessories you are going to need the computer gets pretty expensive" n03084420 a circuit that is part of a computer n03084647 the pictorial representation and manipulation of data by a computer n03084834 a tomograph that constructs a 3-D model of an object by combining parallel planes n03085013 a keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard n03085219 a device that displays signals on a computer screen n03085333 (computer science) a network of computers n03085602 a screen used to display the output of a computer to the user n03085781 a store that sells computers to the small businessperson or personal user n03085915 a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage n03086183 a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions) n03086457 a grand piano suitable for concert performances n03086580 a hall where concerts are given n03086670 free-reed instrument played like an accordion by pushing its ends together to force air through the reeds n03086868 coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle n03086963 a wide hallway in a building where people can walk n03087069 a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete n03087245 vacuum pump used to obtain a high vacuum n03087366 lens used to concentrate light on an object n03087521 a hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat n03087643 an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid n03087816 microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and the other forming the diaphragm moved by sound waves n03088020 a substance used in washing (clothing or hair) to make things softer n03088164 contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse n03088389 housing consisting of a complex of dwelling units (as an apartment house) in which each unit is individually owned n03088580 one of the dwelling units in a condominium n03088707 a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc. n03089014 a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass; "the computers were connected through a system of conduits" n03089348 any cone-shaped artifact n03089477 a friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are cone-shaped n03089624 a confectioner's shop n03089753 a center where conferences can be conducted n03089879 a room in which a conference can be held n03090000 the table that conferees sit around as they hold a meeting n03090172 a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions n03090278 small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding) n03090437 a map projection in which a small area is rendered in its true shape n03090598 (architecture) a concave molding n03090710 an ankle high shoe with elastic gussets in the sides n03090856 a map projection of the globe onto a cone with its point over one of the earth's poles n03091044 a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft) n03091223 a hotel room that shares a wall with an adjoining room and is connected by a private door n03091374 an instrumentality that connects; "he soldered the connection"; "he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers" n03091907 a raised bridge on a submarine; often used for entering and exiting n03092053 an armored pilothouse on a warship n03092166 a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner n03092314 a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts n03092476 an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture); "the bust of Napoleon stood on a console" n03092656 a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system) n03092883 a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall n03093018 a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston n03093427 diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul n03093574 goods (as food or clothing) intended for direct use or consumption n03093792 (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact; "they forget to solder the contacts" n03094159 a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication n03094347 a print made by exposing a photosensitive surface to direct contact with a photographic negative n03094503 any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another) n03095699 a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes; "the weight of the documentation of all the consignments on board a contemporary container ship can exceed 90 pounds" n03095965 (physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor n03096142 a map having contour lines through points of equal elevation n03096273 goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law n03096439 the bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family n03096593 an agent or device intended to prevent conception n03096960 a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her" n03097362 the operational center for a group of related activities; "the general in command never left the control center" n03097535 a feedback circuit that subtracts from the input n03097673 (computer science) the key on a computer keyboard that is used (in combination with some other key) to type control characters n03097890 a drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law n03098140 electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree" n03098515 a steel or aluminum rod that can be moved up or down to control the rate of the nuclear reaction n03098688 a room housing control equipment (as in a recording studio) n03098806 a system for controlling the operation of another system n03098959 a tower with an elevated workspace enclosed in glass for the visual observation of aircraft around an airport n03099147 a space heater that transfers heat to the surrounding air by convection n03099274 a store selling a limited variety of food and pharmaceutical items; open long hours for the convenience of customers n03099454 a religious residence especially for nuns n03099622 a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers) n03099771 lens such that a beam of light passing through it is brought to a point or focus n03099945 a device for changing one substance or form or state into another n03100240 a car that has top that can be folded or removed n03100346 a sofa that can be converted into a bed n03100490 something that serves as a means of transportation n03100897 a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory) n03101156 a utensil for cooking n03101302 a fire for cooking n03101375 a detached or outdoor shelter for cooking; "the circus used a tent as their cookhouse" n03101517 a kitchen utensil used to cut a sheet of cookie dough into desired shapes before baking n03101664 a jar in which cookies are kept (and sometimes money is hidden) n03101796 a cooking utensil consisting of a flat rectangular metal sheet used for baking cookies or biscuits n03101986 a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking n03102371 a stove for cooking (especially a wood- or coal-burning kitchen stove) n03102516 a cooling system that uses a fluid to transfer heat from one place to another n03102654 a refrigerator for cooling liquids n03102771 a cell for violent prisoners n03102859 a mechanism for keeping something cool; "the cooling was overhead fans" n03103128 equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine n03103396 a cooling system used in industry to cool hot water (by partial evaporation) before reusing it as a coolant n03103563 a raccoon cap with the tail hanging down the back n03103682 university founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper to offer free courses in the arts and sciences n03103904 a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions n03104019 a handsaw with a taut thin blade; used for cutting small curves in wood n03104147 a mine where copper is dug from the ground n03104247 an engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved n03104413 a print made from an engraved copperplate n03104512 utensils made with copper n03104594 a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing; "she made a copy of the designer dress"; "the clone was a copy of its ancestor" n03105088 mechanical device used in printing; holds the copy for the compositor n03105214 a dish in the form of a scallop shell n03105306 a small rounded boat made of hides stretched over a wicker frame; still used in some parts of Great Britain n03105467 (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) n03105645 (architecture) an arch constructed of masonry courses that are corbelled until they meet n03105810 (architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall n03105974 (architecture) a gable having corbie-steps or corbel steps n03106110 a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord" n03106722 a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton n03106898 a light insulated conductor for household use n03107046 the ropes in the rigging of a ship n03107152 explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolved in acetone and dried and extruded in brown cords n03107383 adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord n03107488 cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth n03107609 a road made of logs laid crosswise n03107716 a bar of magnetic material (as soft iron) that passes through a coil and serves to increase the inductance of the coil n03107904 the chamber of a nuclear reactor containing the fissile material where the reaction takes place n03108069 (computer science) a tiny ferrite toroid formerly used in a random access memory to store one bit of data; now superseded by semiconductor memories; "each core has three wires passing through it, providing the means to select and detect the contents of each bit" n03108455 a hollow drilling bit that is the cutting part of a core drill; allows core samples to be taken n03108624 a drill that removes a cylindrical core from the drill hole n03108759 a device for removing the core from apples n03108853 the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle) n03109033 a machine that is used to put corks in bottles n03109150 a bottle opener that pulls corks n03109253 a crib for storing and drying ears of corn n03109350 a university in Ithaca, New York n03109486 the intersection of two streets; "standing on the corner watching all the girls go by" n03109693 (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone n03109881 an interior angle formed by two meeting walls; "a piano was in one corner of the room" n03110100 a pocket at the corner of a billiard table n03110202 a square post supporting a structural member at the corner of a building n03110332 a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls n03110470 a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies n03110669 a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves n03110937 an exchange where grains are bought and sold n03111041 the topmost projecting part of an entablature n03111177 a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall n03111296 a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing n03111483 a long cigar with blunt ends n03111564 a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign n03111690 a penal institution maintained by the government n03111899 a device for treating injury or disease n03112099 an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it n03112240 a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side; hammered across wood joints in rough carpentry n03112431 usually galvanized sheet iron or sheet steel shaped into straight parallel ridges and hollows n03112605 a swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction) n03112719 a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece n03112869 a woman's close-fitting foundation garment n03113035 a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer n03113152 a toiletry designed to beautify the body n03113337 a representation of the earth or the heavens; "the cosmography of Ptolemy" n03113505 a large proton synchrotron; uses frequency modulation of an electric field to accelerate protons n03113657 the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball; "he won the prize for best costume" n03113835 the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class; "he wore his national costume" n03114041 unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place; "in spite of the heat he insisted on his woolen costume" n03114236 the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments) n03114379 a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm n03114504 a small bed that folds up for storage or transport n03114634 a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons) n03114743 a tent providing shelter for a family n03114839 fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together n03115014 a cotter consisting of a split pin that is secured (after passing through a hole) by splitting the ends apart n03115180 fabric woven from cotton fibers n03115301 thread made of cotton fibers n03115400 a stout cotton fabric with nap on only one side n03115525 a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers n03115663 a textile mill for making cotton textiles n03115762 a narrow bed on which a patient lies during psychiatric or psychoanalytic treatment n03115897 a flat coat of paint or varnish used by artists as a primer n03116008 a compartment on a European passenger train; contains 4 to 6 berths for sleeping n03116163 a reflecting telescope so constructed that the light is led to a plate holder or spectrograph n03116333 a timber member grooved to take a sliding panel n03116435 a flat situated in the wings n03116530 table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted n03116767 a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens n03116942 a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot; "a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot" n03117199 game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games n03117420 (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers) n03117642 a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole n03117776 a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation n03117939 a duplicate copy n03118051 a hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface n03118245 the top side of a counter n03118346 a measuring instrument for counting individual ionizing events n03118539 a weight that balances another weight n03118846 office used by the accountants of a business n03118969 a house (usually large and impressive) on an estate in the country n03119203 a retail store serving a sparsely populated region; usually stocked with a wide variety of merchandise n03119396 a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment n03119510 a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects n03119790 facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport; "the course had only nine holes"; "the course was less than a mile" n03120029 (construction) a layer of masonry; "a course of bricks" n03120198 an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings; "the house was built around an inner court" n03120491 a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played; "players had to reserve a court in advance" n03120778 a room in which a lawcourt sits; "television cameras were admitted in the courtroom" n03121040 the residence of a sovereign or nobleman; "the king will visit the duke's court" n03121190 an acrylic fabric resembling wool n03121298 a building that houses judicial courts n03121431 a government building that houses the offices of a county government n03121556 a plaster composed of isinglass on silk; formerly used to dress superficial wounds n03121698 a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles' song" n03121897 a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing n03122073 a bridge whose passageway is protected by a roof and enclosing sides n03122202 a litter with a cover for privacy n03122295 a large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century n03122573 a small and very thin piece of glass used to cover the specimen on a microscope slide n03122748 an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) n03123553 a decorative bedspread (usually quilted) n03123666 covering consisting of a plate used to cover over or close in a chamber or receptacle n03123809 a barn for cows n03123917 a bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located n03124043 a boot with a high arch and fancy stitching; worn by American cowboys n03124170 a hat with a wide brim and a soft crown; worn by American ranch hands n03124313 a heavy flexible whip braided from leather made from the hide of a cow n03124474 a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk) n03124590 a pen for cattle n03124700 an anti-inflammatory drug that fights pain and blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1; increases the risk of heart attacks; "Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys" n03125057 the main circuit board for a computer n03125184 a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive n03125352 a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends n03125588 glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface n03125729 a baby bed with sides and rockers n03125870 a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space n03126090 a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together n03126251 a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued n03126385 an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing n03126580 a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects n03126707 lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis n03126927 an instrument for measuring skull sizes n03127024 a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle n03127203 housing for a crankshaft n03127302 crank used to start an engine n03127408 a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank n03127531 a strong protective barrier that is erected around a racetrack or in the middle of a dual-lane highway in order to reduce the likelihood of severe accidents n03127747 a padded helmet worn by people riding bicycles or motorcycles; protects the head in case of accidents n03127925 a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping n03128085 neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front n03128248 writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing n03128427 a patchwork quilt without a design n03128519 toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin n03128868 a workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold n03129001 a small pitcher for serving cream n03129123 an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone n03129471 a hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for n03129636 a representation of Christ's nativity in the stable at Bethlehem n03129753 a kind of sideboard or buffet n03129848 a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish n03129944 a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot n03130066 a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes n03130233 a mortuary where corpses are cremated n03130340 a notch or open space between two merlons in a crenelated battlement n03130563 a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface n03130761 a very thin crepe of silk or silklike fabric n03130866 an adjustable wrench designed to fit hexagonal nuts with the adjusting screw built into the head of the wrench n03131038 (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet n03131193 an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies n03131325 embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn n03131431 a plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters n03131574 baby bed with high sides made of slats n03131669 a bin or granary for storing grains n03131791 a board with pegs and regularly spaced holes for holding the pegs; used for keeping the score in a game of cribbage n03131967 the ball used in playing cricket n03132076 the club used in playing cricket; "a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting" n03132261 sports equipment used in playing cricket n03132438 fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines n03132666 a stiff coarse fabric used to stiffen hats or clothing n03132776 a full stiff petticoat made of crinoline fabric n03132879 needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle n03133050 a needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting n03133177 any one of a number of stitches made by pulling a loop of yarn through another loop with a crochet needle n03133415 an earthen jar (made of baked clay) n03133538 tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively n03133744 an architectural ornament of curved foliage used at the edge of a spire or gable n03133878 an electric cooker that maintains a relatively low temperature n03134015 a small farm worked by a crofter n03134118 a long staff with one end being hook shaped n03134232 electromagnetic radiometer consisting of a small paddlewheel that rotates when placed in daylight n03134394 the original gas-discharge cathode-ray tube n03134496 the stock or handle of a whip n03134595 the output of something in a season; "the latest crop of fashions is about to hit the stores" n03134739 a wooden ball used in playing croquet n03134853 sports equipment used in playing croquet n03135030 a mallet used to strike the ball in croquet n03135152 a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry n03135532 a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece n03135656 long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts n03135788 game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over n03135917 a horizontal bar that goes across something n03136051 any of the seats in the House of Commons used by members who do not vote regularly with either the government or the Opposition n03136254 a rock drill having cruciform cutting edges; used in mining n03136369 a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel) n03136504 handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis) n03136657 a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse n03136773 either of two fine mutually perpendicular lines that cross in the focus plane of an optical instrument and are use for sighting or calibration; "he had the target in his cross hairs" n03137044 metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth n03137228 a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other n03137473 the lowermost sail on a mizzenmast n03137579 a transverse brace n03137744 embroidery done with pairs of stitches that cross each other n03137863 two stitches forming a cross or X n03137973 a street intersecting a main street (usually at right angles) and continuing on both sides of it n03138128 a small tool or hooklike implement n03138217 a small rake used by a croupier to move chips around on the table n03138344 a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge n03138534 the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head n03138669 an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty n03138856 a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory n03138981 the center of a cambered road n03139089 (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown" n03139341 a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia n03139464 regalia (jewelry and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions n03139640 a lens made of optical crown glass n03139731 a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion n03139887 a saw having teeth around the edge of a hollow cylinder n03139998 platform for a lookout at or near the top of a mast n03140126 a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions n03140292 representation of the cross on which Jesus died n03140431 bottle that holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table n03140546 a stand for cruets containing various condiments n03140652 control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed n03140771 an unmanned aircraft that is a self-contained bomb n03140900 a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer n03141065 a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters n03141327 a passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises n03141455 a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward n03141612 small jar; holds liquid (oil or water) n03141702 a device that crushes something n03141823 a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking n03141991 an instrument for destroying tissue by freezing it n03142099 a thermometer designed to measure low temperatures n03142205 a measuring instrument for measuring freezing and melting points n03142325 a thermostat that operates at very low temperatures n03142431 a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church) n03142579 a device for deciphering codes and ciphers n03142679 a protective cover that protects the face of a watch n03142834 glassware made of quartz n03142912 a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices n03143131 a glass or crystal globe used in crystal gazing by fortunetellers n03143255 a counter tube in which an ionizing event increases conductivity n03143400 a detector consisting of a fine wire in contact with a galena crystal; acts as a rectifier n03143572 a microphone in which sound waves vibrate a piezoelectric crystal that generates a varying voltage n03143754 an oscillator that produces electrical oscillations at a frequency determined by the physical characteristics of a piezoelectric quartz crystal n03143982 a cartridge in which an output voltage is produced by the vibration of a piezoelectric crystal n03144156 an early radio receiver using a crystal detector n03144262 a broad heel of medium height on women's shoes n03144365 a small secluded room n03144486 a small compartment n03144592 a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube n03144756 a cigarette containing cubeb n03144873 body armor that protects the elbow n03144982 an instrument of punishment consisting of a chair in which offenders were ducked in water n03145147 clock that announces the hours with a sound like the call of the cuckoo n03145277 the galley or pantry of a small ship n03145384 a club that is used as a weapon n03145522 sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards n03145719 the ball that the billiard player or pool player strikes with his cue n03145843 the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg n03146075 jewelry consisting of one of a pair of linked buttons used to fasten the cuffs of a shirt n03146219 medieval body armor that covers the chest and back n03146342 armor plate that protects the thigh n03146449 a passage with access only at one end n03146560 a specialized endoscope for visually examining a woman's pelvic organs n03146687 a gutter in a roof n03146777 a divided skirt n03146846 a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture) n03147084 a medieval musket n03147156 a heavy cannon with a long barrel used in the 16th and 17th centuries n03147280 a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway n03147397 a broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo n03147509 a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer"; "the handle of the cup was missing" n03147901 a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition; "the school kept the cups is a special glass case" n03148130 the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green; "he swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away"; "put the flag back in the cup" n03148324 a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space n03148518 hook (usually on the underside of a shelf) for hanging cups n03148632 a curved bow with reversed curve ends n03148727 a roof in the form of a dome n03148808 a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting n03148920 an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) n03149135 a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse n03149261 a stock market for trading in securities not listed on the New York Stock Exchange n03149401 a roof with two or more slopes on each side of the ridge n03149531 the side of a sidewalk that is bordered by a curb; "policemen stood at intervals along the curbside" n03149686 a paving stone forming part of a curb n03149810 a surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodily cavity n03149951 something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting n03150232 a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it; "a woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight" n03150511 a cylindrical metal home appliance that heats a lock of hair that has been curled around it n03150661 a square comb with rows of small teeth; used to curry horses n03150795 (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions n03151077 hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) n03151401 a circular ring for holding up a curtain n03151500 a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. n03151800 the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle n03151916 point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch) n03152062 a decoration using cusps n03152144 a prop consisting of an open pie filled with real or artificial custard; thrown in slapstick comedies n03152303 a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country n03152483 an item made to the customer's specifications n03152619 a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation n03152743 a canal made by erosion or excavation n03152830 a man's coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees n03152951 a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts n03153145 glass decorated by cutting or grinding facets n03153246 a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors n03153375 tableware implements for cutting and eating food n03153585 a device that terminates the flow in a pipe n03153681 a part that is cut out or is intended to be cut out n03153821 a photograph from which the background has been cut away n03153948 a switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload n03154073 a cutting implement; a tool for cutting n03154316 a sailing vessel with a single mast set further back than the mast of a sloop n03154446 a tool used for cutting or slicing n03154616 a room where films or tapes are edited (by cutting out unwanted parts) n03154745 a low stool; formerly in Scotland, a seat in a church where an offender was publicly rebuked n03154895 embroidery in which the design is outlined in a buttonhole stitch and the intervening material is cut away n03155055 art that is produced with the help of computer hardware and software n03155178 a cafe whose customers sit at computer terminals and log on to the internet while they eat and drink n03155334 muscle relaxant (trade name Flexeril) used for muscle spasms or acute injury n03155502 a primitive style of masonry characterized by use of massive stones of irregular shape and size n03155661 a colorless flammable gas sometimes used as an inhalation anesthetic n03155788 an antibiotic that is especially active against the tubercle bacillus n03155915 a writing implement with a small toothed wheel that cuts small holes in a stencil n03156071 an accelerator that imparts energies of several million electron-volts to rapidly moving particles n03156279 a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air n03156405 a chamber within which piston moves n03156606 a detachable plate that covers the closed end of a cylinder chamber in a reciprocating engine or pump n03156767 a lock in which a cylinder rotates to move a bolt; tumblers are pins; inserting the key lifts and aligns the pins to free the cylinder to rotate n03156990 (architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex) n03157215 a cyma in which the upper section is concave and the lower section is convex n03157348 a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together n03157582 an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions n03157751 a photometer that can be used to locate and identify chemical compounds in a cell by measuring the intensity of the light that passes through stained sections of the cytoplasm n03157987 any drug that has a toxic effect on cells; commonly used in chemotherapy to inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells n03158186 Russian country house n03158259 a concentration camp for Jews created by the Nazis near Munich in southern Germany n03158414 a kind of polyester fabric n03158542 a rectangular groove cut into a board so that another piece can fit into it n03158668 the section of a pedestal between the base and the surbase n03158796 a plane for making a dado groove n03158885 a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing n03159176 a removable centerboard on a small sailboat that can be lowered into the water to serve as a keel n03159331 a photograph made by an early photographic process; the image was produced on a silver plate sensitized to iodine and developed in mercury vapor n03159535 a farm where dairy products are produced n03159640 a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it n03159828 flower chain consisting of a string of daisies linked by their stems; worn by students on class day at some schools n03160001 a wheel around which is a set of print characters that make a typing impression on paper n03160186 a printer that uses a daisy print wheel n03160309 a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea n03160593 a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel n03160740 a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it n03160894 a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern n03161016 a device that dampens or moistens something; "he used a dampener to moisten the shirts before he ironed them" n03161228 a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building n03161450 a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations n03161725 a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace n03161893 damper consisting of a small felted block that drops onto a piano string to stop its vibration n03162080 a bare floor polished for dancing n03162171 antibacterial drug used to treat leprosy and some kinds of skin diseases n03162297 a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light n03162460 a room in which photographs are developed n03162556 a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread n03162714 a tapered tuck made in dressmaking n03162818 a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot n03162940 a circular board of wood or cork used as the target in the game of darts n03163081 a college in New Hampshire n03163222 instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls n03163381 a loose and brightly colored African shirt n03163488 a mechanical damper; the vibrating part is attached to a piston that moves in a chamber filled with liquid n03163649 densimeter consisting of a thin glass globe that is weighed in a gas to determine its density n03163798 converter for changing information from one code to another n03163973 a device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device n03164192 a multiplexer that permits two or more data sources to share a common transmission medium n03164344 system consisting of the network of all communication channels used within an organization n03164532 an unskillful painting n03164605 a large sofa usually convertible into a bed n03164722 a small decorative writing desk n03164809 cup awarded for the annual international team tennis competition n03164929 a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat) n03165096 an armless couch; a seat by day and a bed by night n03165211 an accounting journal as a physical object; "he bought a new daybook" n03165343 a camp providing care and activities for children during the daytime n03165466 a nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work n03165616 a school building without boarding facilities n03165718 an unventilated area where no air circulates n03165823 an axle that carries a wheel but without power to drive it n03165955 (nautical) a round hardwood disk with holes and a grooved perimeter used to tighten a shroud n03166120 a train or bus or taxi traveling empty n03166213 a strong shutter over a ship's porthole that is closed in stormy weather n03166360 a constant load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) due to the weight of the supported structure itself n03166514 the official residence of a dean n03166600 the bed on which a person dies n03166685 a concentration camp where prisoners are likely to die or be killed n03166809 the cellblock in a prison where those condemned to death await execution n03166951 a bell rung to announce a death n03167053 a cast taken from the face of a dead person n03167153 the car seat beside the driver of an automobile; believed to be the most dangerous place to sit in a car in case of an accident n03167337 any structure that is very unsafe; where people are likely to be killed n03167464 either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface n03167666 any of various platforms built into a vessel n03167978 street name for a packet of illegal drugs n03168107 a porch that resembles the deck on a ship n03168217 a folding chair for use outdoors; a wooden frame supports a length of canvas n03168364 (often used in combinations) something constructed with multiple levels; "they rode in a double-decker bus" n03168543 a superstructure on the upper deck of a ship n03168663 (paper making) a frame used to form paper pulp into sheets n03168774 rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper n03168933 an instrument for measuring magnetic declination n03169063 a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language n03169176 a low-cut neckline on a woman's dress n03169271 a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion n03169390 something used to beautify n03170292 art produced by decorating a surface with cutouts and then coating it with several layers of varnish or lacquer n03170459 (computer science) a file server that can be used only as a file server n03170635 electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time n03170872 a tight-fitting hat with visors front and back; formerly worn by hunters n03171002 a trail worn by the passage of deer n03171094 a laboratory devoted to research and development for national defense n03171228 the weaponry available for the defense of a region n03171356 a structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses" n03171635 an electronic device that administers an electric shock of preset voltage to the heart through the chest wall in an attempt to restore the normal rhythm of the heart during ventricular fibrillation n03171910 the arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire n03172038 a device intended to turn aside the flow of something (water or air or smoke etc) n03172211 heater that removes ice or frost (as from a windshield or a refrigerator or the wings of an airplane) n03172432 a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (trade name Rescriptor) used to treat AIDS and HIV n03172602 a suspension bridge across the Delaware River n03172738 a mechanism that automatically delays the release of a camera shutter for a fixed period of time so that the photographer can appear in the picture n03172965 a circuit designed to introduce a calculated delay into the transmission of a signal n03173142 an excavation; usually a quarry or mine n03173270 a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration n03173387 a shop selling ready-to-eat food products n03173524 a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects n03173736 something that can be provided as the product of development; "under this contract the deliverables include both software and hardware" n03173929 a van suitable for delivering goods or services to customers n03174079 an airplane with wings that give it the appearance of an isosceles triangle n03174211 tetracycline antibacterial (trade name Declomycin) effective in the treatment of some bacterial and rickettsial and other infections n03174450 large bottle with a short narrow neck; often has small handles at neck and is enclosed in wickerwork n03174605 heater that removes mist from the windshield of a car n03174731 small coffee cup; for serving black coffee n03174829 a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin n03174991 trade name for an oral contraceptive n03175081 a room that is comfortable and secluded n03175189 a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric n03175301 a measuring instrument for determining density or specific gravity n03175457 a measuring instrument for determining optical or photographic density n03175604 a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth n03175843 a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth n03175983 an implant that replaces a natural tooth n03176084 a substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush n03176238 a high speed drill that dentists use to cut into teeth n03176386 a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth n03176594 a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors n03176763 a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain n03176970 gate where passengers embark n03177059 lounge where passengers can await departure n03177165 a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair n03177349 a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping n03177708 a device used by physician to press a part down or aside n03177856 a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device n03178000 navigational instrument used to measure the depth of a body of water (as by ultrasound or radar) n03178173 a gauge for measuring the depth of grooves or holes or other concavities n03178316 a surgical instrument used to cut very thin slices of skin n03178430 a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom n03178538 a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered n03178674 a pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel n03178782 a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors" n03179318 a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something; "the design of a building" n03179489 a psychoactive drug deliberately synthesized to avoid anti-drug laws; mimics the effects of a banned drug; law was revised in 1986 to ban designer drugs n03179701 a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments n03179910 a telephone set that sits on a desk or table n03180011 a personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in an individual workspace n03180153 a tricyclic antidepressant drug that activates the psychomotor system n03180280 a small plate on which dessert can be served n03180384 a spoon larger than a teaspoon and smaller than a tablespoon n03180504 a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship n03180732 warship smaller than a destroyer; designed to escort fleets or convoys n03180865 a house that stands alone n03180969 any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner n03181293 electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity n03181501 rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave n03181667 an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court) n03181899 a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension n03182140 a fuse containing an explosive n03182232 a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive n03182506 a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked) n03182683 the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified n03182795 one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots n03182912 photographic equipment consisting of a chemical solution for developing film n03183080 an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" n03185562 an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield" n03185746 any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) n03185868 vacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments n03186005 an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant n03186199 a long loincloth worn by Hindu men n03186285 a lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by Arabs n03186399 a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts n03186696 the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours n03186818 a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called n03187037 the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments n03187153 the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning n03187268 (computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel' n03187595 a telephone with a dial for registering the number to be called n03187751 a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes n03187972 a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it; "he led a small diamond"; "diamonds were trumps" n03188168 a very hard small point made from a diamond n03188290 fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones n03188416 either of the two main stops on a pipe organ n03188531 garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement n03188725 a fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures n03188871 a foghorn that makes a signal consisting of two tones n03188979 used to produce perspiration n03189083 a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically" n03189311 electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves n03189461 a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix n03189707 a personal journal (as a physical object) n03189818 a medical instrument for local heating of bodily tissues for medical purposes n03189995 a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning n03190303 vasodilator (trade name Hyperstat) used to treat severe hypertension n03190458 a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs n03190655 a local anesthetic that is administered by injection n03190763 an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection n03190897 an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection n03191029 a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers n03191286 a small container (open at one end) in which dice are shaken by hand and from which they are thrown n03191451 a mechanical device used for dicing food n03191561 a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt n03191776 a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater n03191967 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Cataflam) n03192142 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Voltaren) that is administered only orally n03192347 antibacterial (trade name Dynapen) used to treat staphylococcal infections that are resistant to penicillin n03192543 a tape recorder that records and reproduces dictation n03192653 an anticoagulant drug that has now been largely replaced by warfarin n03192790 a device used for shaping metal n03192907 a cutting tool that is fitted into a diestock and used for cutting male (external) screw threads on screws or bolts or pipes or rods n03193107 an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil n03193260 a locomotive driven by the electric current generated by a diesel engine n03193423 a locomotive driven by a hydraulic transmission system powered by a diesel engine n03193597 a locomotive driven by a diesel engine n03193754 a device that holds the dies that cut external threads on metal cylinders n03193882 synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy n03194170 an analog computer designed to solve differential equations n03194297 a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves n03194538 optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum n03194812 optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly n03194992 baffle that distributes sound waves evenly n03195118 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Dolobid) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions n03195332 autoclave consisting of a vessel in which plant or animal materials are digested n03195485 temporary living quarters n03195659 an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology n03195799 device for converting digital signals into analogue signals n03195959 a digital tape recording of sound n03196062 a camera that encodes an image digitally and store it for later reproduction n03196217 a clock that displays the time of day digitally n03196324 a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits n03196598 a display that gives the information in the form of characters (numbers or letters) n03196841 plethysmograph applied to a digit of the hand or foot to measure skin blood flow n03196990 a generic name for digital lines that are provided by telephone companies to their local subscribers and that carry data at high speeds n03197201 an electronic voltmeter that gives readings in digits n03197337 a watch with a digital display n03197446 device for converting analogue signals into digital signals n03197666 digitalis preparation used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia n03197804 digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully n03198028 antibiotic consisting of a hydrogenated form of streptomycin; used against tuberculosis and tularemia and Gram-negative organisms n03198223 a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ n03198383 a drug that causes dilation n03198500 a vibrating device that substitutes for an erect penis to provide vaginal stimulation n03198637 a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure n03198819 street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars n03198951 antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness n03199142 trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to relieve nasal congestion and to treat rhinitis n03199358 a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains n03199488 a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination n03199647 a restaurant that resembles a dining car n03199775 a small area off of a kitchen that is used for dining n03199901 a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled n03200152 a small locomotive n03200231 an area arranged for dining; "they put up tents for the dining area" n03200357 a passenger car where food is served in transit n03200539 a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining n03200701 a room used for dining n03200906 furniture intended for use in a dining room n03201035 dining-room furniture consisting of a table on which meals can be served n03201208 a table at which meals are served; "he helped her clear the dining table"; "a feast was spread upon the board" n03201529 a bell rung to announce that dinner has been served n03201638 a gown for evening wear n03201776 semiformal evening dress for men n03201895 a large napkin used when dinner is served n03201996 a pail in which a workman carries his lunch or dinner n03202123 a plate from which a diner eats during the main course of a meal n03202246 a table service for serving dinner n03202354 the dining table where dinner is served and eaten n03202481 a theater at which dinner is included in the price of admission n03202622 the tableware (plates and platters and serving bowls etc.) used in serving a meal n03202760 a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction n03202940 a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier n03203089 a candle that is made by repeated dipping in a pool of wax or tallow n03203225 antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness n03203441 an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative n03203641 a group of antipsychotic drugs used mainly in the treatment of schizophrenia n03203806 government building in which diplomats live or work n03203959 a mail pouch that is sealed shut and that is used to carry communications between a legation and its home office n03204134 an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center n03204306 a ladle that has a cup with a long handle n03204436 a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level n03204558 (computer science) one of a set of small on-off switches mounted in computer hardware; used in place of jumpers to configure the machine for a user n03204810 a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book) n03204955 an antenna that transmits or receives signals only in a narrow angle n03205143 a microphone that is designed to receive sound from a particular direction n03205304 radio; determines the direction of incoming radio waves n03205458 a relatively long dagger with a straight blade n03205574 a dress with a tight bodice and full skirt n03205669 a full skirt with a gathered waistband n03205760 a racetrack that is not paved n03205903 an atom bomb that leaves considerable radioactive contamination n03206023 a lamp that generates light by a discharge between two electrodes in a gas n03206158 a pipe through which fluids can be discharged n03206282 a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music n03206405 a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price n03206602 a disk used in throwing competitions n03206718 any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity n03206908 a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food; "we gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present" n03207305 directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation n03207548 large pan for washing dishes n03207630 a rack for holding dishes as dishwater drains off of them n03207743 a cloth for washing dishes n03207835 a towel for drying dishes n03207941 a machine for washing dishes n03208062 a low-sudsing detergent designed for use in dishwashers n03208229 an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease n03208556 a flat circular plate n03208815 memory access to the computer disk on which information is stored n03208938 hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to both sides of a spinning disk by the brake pads n03209141 a cache that stores copies of frequently used disk sectors in random access memory (RAM) so they can be read without accessing the slower disk n03209359 a friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are disks n03209477 (computer science) a circuit or chip that translates commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive n03209666 computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it n03209910 a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer; "floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price" n03210245 a harrow with a series of disks set on edge at an angle n03210372 case consisting of an oblong container (usually having a lock) for carrying dispatches or other valuables n03210552 clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed n03210683 a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts n03210940 a visual representation of something n03211117 an electronic device that represents information in visual form n03211413 (computer science) an electronic device that converts information in memory to video output to a display n03211616 a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view n03211789 a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store n03212003 an item that can be disposed of after it has been used n03212114 a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage n03212247 a high explosive that is used to damage the target that is under attack n03212406 the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning n03212535 a painting created with paint that is made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder n03212698 paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder n03212811 a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation n03213014 electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence n03213361 the cam inside the distributor that rotates to contact spark plug terminals in the correct order n03213538 the cap of the distributor that holds in place the wires from the distributor to the spark plugs n03213715 the housing that supports the distributor cam n03213826 a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs n03214051 a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested n03214253 a long narrow excavation in the earth n03214450 a spade with a long handle for digging narrow ditches n03214582 kit used by sailors and soldiers n03214670 any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water n03214966 a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall) n03215076 a Muslim council chamber or law court n03215191 a bomber that releases its bombs during a steep dive toward the target n03215337 a lens such that a parallel beam of light passing through it is caused to diverge or spread out n03215508 a highway divided down the middle by a barrier that separates traffic going in different directions; "in Britain they call a divided highway a dual carriageway" n03215749 a drafting instrument resembling a compass that is used for dividing lines into equal segments or for transferring measurements n03215930 diving apparatus for underwater work; has an open bottom and is supplied with compressed air n03216080 a springboard from which swimmers can dive n03216199 forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil n03216402 a weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers n03216562 a large metal pot (12 gallon camp kettle) for cooking; used in military camps n03216710 a disposable cup made of paper; for holding drinks n03216828 landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out; "the ship arrived at the dock more than a day late" n03217191 an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial n03217333 a platform where trucks or trains can be loaded or unloaded n03217458 anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks n03217653 a fine smooth soft woolen fabric n03217739 a cart drawn by a dog n03217814 a collar for a dog n03217889 a bag for food that a customer did not eat at a restaurant; the transparent pretense is that the food is taken home to feed the customer's dog n03218100 a golf hole with a sharp angle in the fairway n03218198 a sled pulled by dogs n03218334 a carved pyramidal ornament; used in 13th century England n03218446 a wrench with a handle shaped like a crank n03218545 something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; "she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket"; "there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use" n03219010 a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl n03219135 a small replica of a person; used as a toy n03219362 a small model of a house used as a toy by children n03219483 a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything n03219612 conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects n03219732 conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted n03219859 a woman's cloak with dolman sleeves n03219966 a hussar's jacket worn over the shoulders n03220095 a sleeve with a large armhole and tight cuff n03220237 a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone n03220401 spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat n03220513 a hemispherical roof n03220692 a stadium that has a roof n03220802 a small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots n03221059 a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes n03221205 a loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume n03221351 (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software n03221540 a short thick jacket; often worn by workmen n03221643 a small motor vehicle n03221720 a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle; "he knocked on the door"; "he slammed the door as he left" n03222176 a room that is entered via a door; "his office is the third door down the hall on the left" n03222318 a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road); "the office next door"; "they live two doors up the street from us" n03222516 a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed n03222722 the frame that supports a door n03222857 a jamb for a door n03222959 a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain) n03223162 a lock on an exterior door n03223299 a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering n03223441 a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors n03223553 a nameplate fastened to a door; indicates the person who works or lives there n03223686 the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway n03223923 a stop that keeps open doors from moving n03224032 the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close; "he stuck his head in the doorway" n03224387 a yard outside the front or rear door of a house n03224490 radar that uses the Doppler shift to measure velocity n03224603 a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window n03224753 the window in a gabled extension built to accommodate a window n03224893 a college or university building containing living quarters for students n03225108 a large sleeping room containing several beds n03225238 a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time n03225458 a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity) n03225616 an ornamental hanging of rich fabric hung behind the altar of a church or at the sides of a chancel n03225777 a printer that represents each character as a pattern of dots from a dot matrix n03225988 a bed wide enough to accommodate two sleepers n03226090 an ax that has cutting edges on both sides of the head n03226254 two saucepans, one fitting inside the other n03226375 a jacket having fronts that overlap enough for two separate rows of buttons n03226538 a suit with a double-breasted jacket n03226660 a clinch with two loops n03226743 a kind of crochet stitch n03226880 two vertical doors that meet in the middle of the door frame when closed n03227010 a window with two panes of glass and a space between them; reduces heat and noise transmission through the window n03227184 a window having two sashes that slide up and down n03227317 a knit fabric similar to jersey that is made with two sets of needles producing a double thickness joined by interlocking stitches n03227505 a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions (for stability) n03227721 an electronic device that doubles the voltage or the frequency of an input signal n03227856 a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together to produce the sound in some woodwinds n03228016 a woodwind that has a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together n03228254 a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance n03228365 a crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached in order to harness two horses abreast n03228533 a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas n03228692 a birdhouse for pigeons n03228796 a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium; formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration n03228967 a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises n03229115 a woodworking plane designed to make the grooves for dovetail joints n03229244 a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together n03229420 a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine n03229526 the front half of the stage (as seen from the audience) n03229656 an antihypertensive drug (trade name Cardura) that works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily; it is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia n03229905 a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Adapin and Sinequan) with numerous side effects (dry mouth and sedation and gastrointestinal disturbances) n03230149 an antibiotic used as an anticancer drug n03230247 an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections; "Vibramycin is the trade name of doxycycline" n03230446 abbreviation for combination vaccine against diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus toxoids; usually given in a series of injections in early childhood n03230670 a dose of liquid medicine; "he took a sleeping draft" n03230785 a preliminary sketch of a design or picture n03230914 a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace n03231024 a smooth board on which paper is placed for making drawings n03231160 an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings n03231368 a worktable with adjustable top n03231476 clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women's clothing when worn by a man); "he went to the party dressed in drag"; "the waitresses looked like missionaries in drag" n03231723 pill that is a sugar-coated medicated candy n03231819 a sniper rifle with a telescopic sight n03231912 a pipe through which liquid is carried away n03232158 tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material n03232309 a ditch for carrying off excess water or sewage n03232417 a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water n03232543 a filter in a sink drain; traps debris but passes water n03232676 a board beside a kitchen sink and inclined to drain into the sink n03232815 a removable plug for holding water in a tub or basin n03232923 a sterile covering arranged over a patient's body during a medical examination or during surgery in order to reduce the possibility of contamination n03233123 cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds n03233246 a playing card or cards dealt or taken from the pack; "he got a pair of kings in the draw" n03233423 anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random; "the luck of the draw"; "they drew lots for it" n03233624 a strong metal bar bearing a hook to attach something to be pulled n03233744 a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it n03233905 a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out n03234164 underpants worn by men n03234306 a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines; "drawings of abstract forms"; "he did complicated pen-and-ink drawings like medieval miniatures" n03234795 a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers n03234952 colored chalks used by artists n03235042 a formal room where visitors can be received and entertained n03235180 a private compartment on a sleeping car with three bunks and a toilet n03235327 a woodworker's knife to shave surfaces n03235433 ornamental needlework done by drawing threads to form lacelike patterns n03235560 a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening; "he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag" n03235796 a bag that is closed at the top with a drawstring n03235979 a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage n03236093 battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber n03236217 a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed n03236423 a barge (or a vessel resembling a barge) that is used for dredging n03236580 a bucket for lifting material from a channel or riverbed n03236735 a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice n03237212 a dress uniform for formal occasions n03237340 a cabinet with shelves n03237416 a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur n03237639 a cloth covering for a wound or sore n03237839 a small piece of luggage for carrying brushes and bottles and toilet articles while traveling n03237992 a robe worn before dressing or while lounging n03238131 a room in which you can change clothes n03238286 a woman's loose jacket; worn while dressing n03238407 (military) a station located near a combat area for giving first aid to the wounded n03238586 low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup n03238762 a rack used primarily to display dresses for sale in a store n03238879 a man's white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo) n03239054 formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men n03239259 a military uniform worn on formal occasions n03239399 a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine; "they dug a drift parallel with the vein" n03239607 a large fishnet supported by floats; it drifts with the current n03239726 a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows) n03240140 a rotating power drill powered by an electric motor n03240327 a bit used in drilling for oil n03240482 a series of tubes (joined by screwed collars) that connect a drilling platform to the drilling bit; rotates the bit and supplies drilling mud n03240683 drilling rig consisting of an offshore platform (floating or fixed to the sea bed) from which many oil wells can be bored radially n03240892 a machine tool with a separate, upright stand; an electric drill is pressed into the work automatically or with a hand lever n03241093 rig used in drilling for oil or gas n03241236 workplace that is the site of a drill hole n03241335 a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water n03241496 a vessel intended for drinking n03241660 (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway) n03241903 a downward hanging loop in a line that runs to a building; "when it rained water would fall from the drip loop before it reached the building" n03242120 a small mat placed under a glass to protect a surface from condensation n03242264 pan under a refrigerator for collecting liquid waste n03242390 pan for catching drippings under roasting meat n03242506 a coffeepot for making drip coffee n03242595 a protective drip that is made of stone n03242713 a wide scenic road planted with trees; "the riverside drive offers many exciting scenic views" n03242995 a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine; "a variable speed drive permitted operation through a range of speeds" n03243218 (computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium n03243501 any installation designed to accommodate patrons in their automobiles n03243625 mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle n03243903 a well made by driving a tube into the earth to a stratum that bears water n03244047 a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee n03244231 a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application n03244388 a road leading up to a private house; "they parked in the driveway" n03244660 a belt that carries motion from a motor to the machinery n03244775 (golf) the long iron with the most nearly vertical face n03244919 a wheel that drives a motor vehicle (transforms torque into a tractive force) n03245075 the trade name for a drug used to treat upper respiratory congestion; it contains an antihistamine and a bronchodilator and a vasoconstrictor n03245271 a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly n03245421 a small parachute that pulls the main parachute from its storage pack n03245553 psychoactive substance present in marijuana; used therapeutically to control nausea associated with cancer therapy n03245724 a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone n03245889 an aircraft without a pilot that is operated by remote control n03246052 a central depository where things can be left or picked up n03246197 a blunt pointed arch drawn from two centers within the span n03246312 a large piece of cloth laid over the floor or furniture while a room is being painted n03246454 a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery n03246653 device for making large forgings n03246788 a hinged leaf on a table that can be raised and supported by a bracket n03246933 a table that has a drop-leaf to enlarge its surface n03247083 pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time; "she used an eye dropper to administer medication to the eyes" n03247351 an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used in Poland and Russia n03247495 a stonemason's chisel with a broad edge for dressing stone n03247620 a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic n03248560 a combination of protease inhibitors taken with reverse transcriptase inhibitors; used in treating AIDS and HIV n03248835 a rug made of a coarse fabric having a cotton warp and a wool filling n03248958 a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction n03249342 a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold n03249569 a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end n03249956 a cylindrical metal container used for shipping or storage of liquids n03250089 hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to the inside of a spinning drum by the brake shoe n03250279 a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum n03250405 a line printer in which the type is mounted on a rotating drum that contains a full character set for each printing position n03250588 a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor n03250847 a stick used for playing a drum n03250952 a voltaic battery consisting of two or more dry cells n03251100 an ordinary thermometer with a dry bulb; used to measure the air temperature n03251280 a small Leclanche cell containing no free liquid; the electrolyte is a paste and the negative zinc pole forms the container of the cell; used in flashlights, portable radios, etc. n03251533 a large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline n03251766 an appliance that removes moisture n03251932 a fly (fisherman's lure) that skims the surface of the water n03252064 textiles or clothing and related merchandise n03252231 a kiln for drying and seasoning lumber n03252324 masonry without mortar n03252422 a steel needle for engraving without acid on a bare copper plate n03252542 a print produced by dry point engraving n03252637 a stone wall made with stones fitted together without mortar n03252787 a type of passive matrix display in which the top and bottom half of the screen are refreshed simultaneously n03252959 a new soundtrack that is added to a film n03253071 a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents n03253187 a boardwalk laid across muddy ground n03253279 a bowling pin that is short and squat by comparison with a tenpin n03253398 an enclosed conduit for a fluid n03253516 a wide silvery adhesive tape intended to seal joints in sheet metal duct work but having many other uses; "duct tape holds the world together" n03253714 a clay pipe with a short stem n03253796 a coarse heavy woolen fabric n03253886 a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings n03254046 a warm coat made of duffel; usually has a hood and fastens with toggles n03254189 either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game n03254374 a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log n03254505 a university in Durham, North Carolina n03254625 the organ stop having a tone of soft sweet string quality n03254737 a trapezoidal zither whose metal strings are struck with light hammers n03254862 a stringed instrument used in American folk music; an elliptical body and a fretted fingerboard and three strings n03255030 an exercising weight; two spheres connected by a short bar that serves as a handle n03255167 a bomb that falls because of gravity and is not guided to a target n03255322 a small elevator used to convey food (or other goods) from one floor of a building to another n03255488 a soft-nosed small-arms bullet that expands when it hits a target and causes a gaping wound n03255648 a figure representing the human form n03255790 a place where supplies can be stored; "an ammunition dump" n03255899 a cart that can be tilted to empty contents without handling n03256032 a container designed to receive and transport and dump waste n03256166 truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity n03256472 a surveyor's level having a short telescope fixed to a horizontally rotating table and a spirit level n03256631 a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils n03256788 a recreational vehicle with large tires used on beaches or sand dunes n03256928 a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined n03257065 an apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase n03257210 a house with two units sharing a common wall n03257343 a copy that corresponds to an original exactly; "he made a duplicate for the files" n03257586 apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material n03257877 consumer goods that are not destroyed by use n03258049 the room in the palace of a native prince of India in which audiences and receptions occur n03258192 a bag into which dirt is sucked by a vacuum cleaner n03258330 a piece of cloth used for dusting n03258456 a removable plastic protective covering for a piece of equipment n03258577 a large piece of cloth used to cover furniture that is not in use for a long period n03258730 a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles n03258905 a dry swab for dusting floors n03259009 a short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept n03259118 an exterior door divided in two horizontally; either half can be closed or open independently n03259280 an oven consisting of a metal box for cooking in front of a fire n03259401 iron or earthenware cooking pot; used for stews n03259505 housing that someone is living in; "he built a modest dwelling near the pond"; "they raise money to provide homes for the homeless" n03260206 a workshop where dyeing is done n03260293 an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp n03260504 generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature n03260733 measuring instrument designed to measure power n03260849 a chair designed by Charles Eames; originally made of molded plywood; seat and back shaped to fit the human body n03261019 one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm n03261157 a hole (as in a helmet) for sound to reach the ears n03261263 a radar that is part of an early warning system n03261395 a network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them n03261603 either of a pair of ear coverings (usually connected by a headband) that are worn to keep the ears warm in cold weather n03261776 electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear; "it was not the typing but the earphones that she disliked" n03262072 a plug of cotton, wax, or rubber that is fitted into the ear canal for protection against the entry of water or loud noise n03262248 an earphone that is inserted into the ear canal n03262349 jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe n03262519 ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat n03262717 an earthen rampart n03262809 an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas) n03262932 a comfortable upholstered armchair n03263076 the overhang at the lower edge of a roof n03263206 a representation (a picture or sculpture) of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns n03263338 attire that is appropriate to wear in a church n03263474 a diffraction grating consisting of a pile of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset n03263640 ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column n03263758 a sonograph that creates an image of the heart and its abnormalities n03263888 a sonograph that creates an image of the brain and its abnormalities n03264021 an enclosed space for producing reverberation of a sound n03264136 a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object; "he rounded the edges of the box" n03264542 the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something; "the edge of the leaf is wavy"; "she sat on the edge of the bed"; "the water's edge" n03264906 garden tool for cutting grass around the edges of a yard n03265032 any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge) n03265479 border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug) n03265754 a furnished apartment with a kitchenette and bathroom n03265874 a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture); "the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln"; "the emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone" n03266195 a decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape n03266371 a mixer for beating eggs or whipping cream n03266498 dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg n03266620 a sandglass that runs for three minutes; used to time the boiling of eggs n03266749 a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider n03266906 a wrought iron tower 300 meters high that was constructed in Paris in 1889; for many years it was the tallest man-made structure n03267113 a black pool ball bearing the number 8; should be the last to go in certain pool games n03267256 a nail 2.5 inches long n03267340 one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face n03267468 a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute n03267696 a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material n03267821 a bandage containing stretchable material that can apply local pressure n03267972 any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched n03268142 an elastic adhesive bandage for covering cuts or wounds n03268311 the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint; "his coat had patches over the elbows" n03268470 a sharp bend in a road or river n03268553 a length of pipe with a sharp bend in it n03268645 protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the elbow by football and hockey players n03268790 a car that is powered by electricity n03268918 a cable that provides an electrical connection for telephone or television or power stations n03269073 contact that allows current to pass from one conductor to another n03269203 converter that converts alternating current into direct current or vice versa n03269401 a device that produces or is powered by electricity n03270165 equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio n03270579 utility that provides electricity n03270695 a bell activated by the magnetic effect of an electric current n03270854 a blanket containing and electric heating element that can be controlled to the desired temperature by a rheostat n03271030 an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person; "the murderer was sentenced to die in the chair" n03271260 a clock using a small electric motor n03271376 an electric lamp in which the light comes from an electric discharge between two electrodes in a glass tube n03271574 a fan run by an electric motor n03271765 a frying pan heated by electricity n03271865 any furnace in which the heat is provided by an electric current n03272010 a guitar whose sound is amplified by electrical means n03272125 a hammer driven by electric motor n03272239 a small electric space heater n03272383 a lamp powered by electricity n03272562 a locomotive that is powered by an electric motor n03272696 a main that distributes electricity n03272810 a meter for measuring the amount of electric power used n03272940 a food mixer powered by an electric motor n03273061 a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work n03273551 (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ n03273740 a kitchen range in which the heat for cooking is provided by electric power n03273913 a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor n03274137 a socket into which a lightbulb can be inserted n03274265 a toothbrush with an electric motor in the handle that vibrates the head of the brush n03274435 a typewriter powered by an electric motor n03274561 a transducer that converts electrical to acoustic energy or vice versa n03274796 a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit n03275125 measuring instrument that uses the interaction of the magnetic fields of two coils to measure current or voltage or power n03275311 medical instrument that records electric currents generated by the brain n03275451 electrical device used for etching by electrolytic means n03275566 an apparatus for the electrical transmission of pictures n03275681 a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte n03275864 a cell containing an electrolyte in which an applied voltage causes a reaction to occur that would not occur otherwise (such as the breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen) n03276179 a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet n03276431 a delay line based on the time of propagation of electromagnetic waves n03276574 a mechanical device that is operated by electricity n03276696 meter to measure electrostatic voltage differences; draws no current from the source n03276839 a medical instrument that records the electrical waves associated with the activity of skeletal muscles n03277004 collider that consists of an accelerator that collides electrons and positrons n03277149 the electrode that is the source of electrons in a cathode-ray tube or electron microscope; consists of a cathode that emits a stream of electrons and the electrostatic or electromagnetic apparatus that focuses it n03277459 a balance that generates a current proportional to the displacement of the pan n03277602 (telecommunication) converter for converting a signal from one frequency to another n03277771 a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically n03278248 equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor) n03278914 an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother's uterine contractions during childbirth n03279153 a musical instrument that generates sounds electronically n03279364 a voltmeter whose sensitivity is increased by amplification n03279508 a microscope that is similar in purpose to a light microscope but achieves much greater resolving power by using a parallel beam of electrons to illuminate the object instead of a beam of light n03279804 a vacuum tube that amplifies a flow of electrons n03279918 a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity n03280064 any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis n03280216 measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign n03280394 electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity n03280644 a printer that uses an electric charge to deposit toner on paper n03280813 a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level n03281052 drawing of an exterior of a structure n03281145 lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building n03281524 the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend n03281673 a vertical shaft in a building to permit the passage of an elevator from floor to floor n03281821 an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building n03281935 an addition to the length of something n03282060 a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection n03282295 a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work n03282401 a superfluous ornament n03282591 special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc. n03282933 decorative needlework n03283221 a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment n03283413 a basin used by bedridden patients for vomiting n03283519 a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting n03283717 trade name for an antiemetic drug that has a mint flavor n03283827 the electrode in a transistor where electrons originate n03283973 a skyscraper built in New York City in 1931; 1250 feet tall n03284120 military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon n03284308 a container that has been emptied; "return all empties to the store" n03284482 a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin n03284743 any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze n03284886 a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish n03284981 cooking utensil of enameled iron n03285106 an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks n03285348 antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Enkaid) used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias but increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients n03285578 a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application n03285730 an X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast n03285912 a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose n03286383 a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold n03286572 a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery n03286878 a catheter that is inserted into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to maintain an open air passage or to deliver oxygen or to permit the suctioning of mucus or to prevent aspiration of the stomach contents n03287178 final product; the things produced n03287351 a device that supplies electrical energy n03287459 a nonflammable liquid (trade name Ethrane) used as an inhalation general anesthetic n03287627 a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal n03287733 motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work n03288003 an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.; "medieval engines of war" n03288225 a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked" n03288500 a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located n03288643 machinery consisting of engines collectively n03288742 a double-reed woodwind instrument similar to an oboe but lower in pitch n03288886 a saddle having a steel cantle and pommel and no horn n03289025 a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved n03289268 a print made from an engraving n03289462 a photographic print that has been enlarged n03289660 photographic equipment consisting of an optical projector used to enlarge a photograph n03289819 trade name for an oral contraceptive containing mestranol and norethynodrel n03289985 a coordinated outfit (set of clothing) n03290096 colors flown by a ship to show its nationality n03290195 (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof n03290489 aspirin that is treated to pass through the stomach unaltered and to dissolve in the intestines n03290653 a wall unit containing sound and television systems n03290771 something that provides access (to get in or get out); "they waited at the entrance to the garden"; "beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral" n03291243 a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise; "a well publicized entrant is the pocket computer" n03291413 a hand shovel carried by infantrymen for digging trenches n03291551 an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches n03291741 any wrapper or covering n03291819 a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc. n03291963 the bag containing the gas in a balloon n03292085 a crude stone artifact (as a chipped flint); possibly the earliest tools n03292210 adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder n03292362 armor plate that protects the shoulder n03292475 a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade n03292603 a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers n03292736 a system of epicyclic gears in which at least one wheel axis itself revolves about another fixed axis n03292960 an optical projector that gives images of both transparent and opaque objects n03293095 a mixture of resins and waxes to remove cosmetically undesirable hair; mixture is applied hot to the surface and after cooling is pulled away taking the hairs with it n03293321 (used with a singular noun) hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative n03293471 a map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe n03293741 electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion n03293863 a telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it n03294048 an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service n03294604 (computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data n03294833 an implement used to erase something n03295012 a right-angled optical prism used to turn an inverted image upright n03295140 a structure that has been erected n03295246 a conical flask with a wide base and narrow neck n03295357 an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative n03295773 a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt n03295928 hatchway that provides a means of escape in an emergency n03296081 mechanical device that regulates movement n03296217 gear that engages a rocking lever n03296328 a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification n03296478 a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms n03296597 (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed n03296759 intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily for cardiac arrhythmias n03296963 an optical instrument for examining the inside of the esophagus n03297103 a sandal with a sole made of rope or rubber and a cloth upper part n03297226 a trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat n03297354 a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore n03297495 a coffee maker that forces live steam under pressure through dark roasted coffee grounds n03297644 a cafe where espresso is served n03297735 a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence n03298089 a small (and usually shabby) cafe selling wine and beer and coffee n03298211 a frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom) n03298352 a transdermal patch that allows estradiol to be absorbed into the blood stream; used in treating estrogen deficiency and in hormone replacement therapy n03298565 an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer n03298716 a piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small ornaments n03298858 a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc. n03299006 a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis n03299261 additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same; "his report was full of etceteras" n03299406 an etched plate made with the use of acid n03299519 an impression made from an etched plate n03299648 diuretic (trade name Edecrin) used to treat edema n03299788 a mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl) n03299929 a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic n03300216 a type of network technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second n03300443 any of several types of coaxial cable used in ethernets n03300578 an anticonvulsant drug (trade names Emeside and Zarontin) used to treat petit mal epilepsy n03300786 a colorless flammable gas used as a local surface anesthetic n03300907 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Lodine) n03301066 broad white collar worn over the lapels of a jacket n03301175 a jacket hanging to the waist and cut square at the bottom n03301291 small ornamental ladies' bag for small articles n03301389 measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube for measuring volume changes in chemical reactions between gases n03301568 a bass horn (brass wind instrument) that is the tenor of the tuba family n03301696 a psychoactive drug that tends to produce elation and euphoria n03301833 a cooling system that cools by evaporation n03301940 a handbag used with evening wear n03302030 the legendary sword of King Arthur n03302121 a hole in the ground made by excavating n03302487 a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members n03302671 an exercise device resembling a stationary bike n03302790 a device designed to provide exercise for the user n03302938 system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged n03303217 a fan that moves air out of an enclosure n03303333 a manifold that receives exhaust gases from the cylinders and conducts them to the exhaust pipe n03303510 a pipe through which burned gases travel from the exhaust manifold to the muffler n03303669 a valve through which burned gases from a cylinder escape into the exhaust manifold n03303831 a large hall for holding exhibitions n03303965 an opening that permits escape or release; "he blocked the way out"; "the canyon had only one issue" n03304197 a guided missile developed by the French government for use against ships n03304323 a bit with a cutting blade that can be adjusted to different sizes n03304465 a bolt that has an attachment that expands as the bolt is driven into a surface n03304605 a medicine promoting expectoration n03304730 a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck n03305135 a compound that is explosive n03305300 a rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports n03305522 device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy n03305844 a mixture that is explosive n03305953 a system for screening luggage in airports; an agent passes a swab around or inside luggage and then runs the swab through a machine that can detect trace amounts of explosives n03306207 commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country n03306385 public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York" n03306610 a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic n03306869 an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line n03307037 an electric cord used to extend the length of a power cord n03307156 a ladder whose length can be extended n03307274 a doorway that allows entrance to or exit from a building n03307573 a heat engine in which ignition occurs outside the chamber (cylinder or turbine) in which heat is converted to mechanical energy n03307792 a drive with its own power supply and fan mounted outside the computer system enclosure and connected to the computer by a cable n03307981 something additional of the same kind; "he always carried extras in case of an emergency" n03308152 an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components n03308297 a small hole or loop (as in a needle); "the thread wouldn't go through the eye" n03308481 makeup provided by a cosmetic pencil that is used to darken the eyebrows n03308614 a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball; "an eyecup is called an eyebath in Britain" n03308853 a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar n03309110 makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes n03309214 lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes n03309356 a protective cloth covering for an injured eye n03309465 combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments n03309687 makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes n03309808 artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress" n03313333 the face or front of a building n03313456 a vertical surface of a building or cliff n03313602 the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object); "he dealt the cards face down" n03313873 the striking or working surface of an implement n03314028 one of the twelve cards in a deck bearing a picture of a face n03314227 face mask consisting of a strong wire mesh on the front of football helmets n03314378 mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey n03314608 a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component) n03314780 cosmetic powder for the face n03314884 a piece of more-or-less transparent material that covers the face n03315023 a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the assembly plant is an enormous facility" n03315644 a protective covering that protects the outside of a building n03315805 a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening n03315990 an ornamental coating to a building n03316105 duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio n03316274 an exact copy or reproduction n03316406 a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing n03316873 a whaling ship equipped to process whale products at sea n03316988 a whistle at a factory that is sounded to announce times for starting or stopping work n03317136 the frayed end of a length of cloth or rope n03317233 a bundle of sticks and branches bound together n03317340 embroidery in which groups of parallel threads are tied together with fagot stitches n03317510 the stitch that ties a group of parallel threads together in fagoting n03317673 a thermometer calibrated in degrees Fahrenheit n03317788 glazed earthenware decorated with opaque colors n03317889 a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton n03317990 a mechanism capable of returning to a safe state in case there is a failure or malfunction n03318136 a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing n03318294 a small colored light used for decoration (especially at Christmas) n03318438 something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be n03318707 a fake in the form of an imitation book; used to fill bookcases of people who wish to appear scholarly n03318865 a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point n03318983 the hinged protective covering that protects the keyboard of a piano when it is not being played n03319167 a shelter to protect occupants from the fallout from an atomic bomb n03319296 a horizontal structure that partitions a ship or box (especially one built close to the actual bottom) n03319457 a mask worn as part of a masquerade costume n03319576 a removable denture n03319653 padding that is worn inside a brassiere n03319745 a recreation room in a private house n03319858 a histamine blocker (trade name Pepcid) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux n03320046 a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces n03320262 a belt driven by the crankshaft that drives a fan that pulls air through the radiator n03320421 blade of a rotating fan n03320519 a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party n03320735 goods that are chiefly ornamental n03320845 a small flag used by surveyors or soldiers to mark a position n03320959 a semicircular window over a door or window; usually has sash bars like the ribs of a fan n03321103 a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust n03321419 an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine n03321563 a waist pack worn with the pouch in back n03321672 an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship n03321843 the carved tracery on fan vaulting n03321954 an elaborate system of vaulting in which the ribs diverge like fans n03322099 workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit; "it takes several people to work the farm" n03322570 a building on a farm n03322704 an open-air marketplace for farm products n03322836 house for a farmer and family n03322940 a machine used in farming n03323096 a farm together with its buildings n03323211 an area adjacent to farm buildings n03323319 a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries n03323485 a plate illustrating the latest fashion in dress n03323593 consumer goods (especially clothing) in the current mode n03323703 restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place n03324502 the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving rapidly n03324629 nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by fast neutrons because little or no moderator is used n03324814 a health spa that specializes in helping people lose weight n03324928 military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor n03325088 a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir n03325288 a piece of armor plate below the breastplate n03325403 an upholstered armchair n03325481 a mattress stuffed with feathers n03325584 a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur n03325691 a thin tapering edge n03325769 an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles n03325941 a hat made of felt with a creased crown n03326073 a circuit that feeds back some of the output to the input of a system n03326239 a branching path off of a main transportation line (especially an airline) n03326371 a building where livestock are fattened for market n03326475 seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges n03326660 rim (or part of the rim) into which spokes are inserted n03326795 a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers n03326948 a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker) n03327133 a fast narrow sailing ship of the Mediterranean n03327234 a barrier that serves to enclose an area n03327553 a face mask made of fine mesh that is worn over a fencer's face n03327691 a sword used in the sport of fencing n03327841 a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in Britain they call a fender a wing" n03328076 a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth n03328201 an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track n03328392 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Nalfon) used in the treatment of arthritis and other painful inflammatory disorders n03328650 trade names of a narcotic analgesic that can be inhaled and that acts on the central nervous system and may become addictive; used as a veterinary anesthetic and with other drugs before, during, and after surgery; also used as a nonlethal gas to incapacitate people in hostage situations; also abused as a recreational drug n03329058 trade name of a drug rich in iron; used to treat some kinds of anemia n03329180 trade name of a drug rich in iron; used to treat some types of anemia n03329302 a vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates; provides a ride at an amusement park n03329536 a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting n03329663 a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule n03329880 a drug used to increase a woman's fertility n03330002 a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children n03330120 (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield n03330274 flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration n03330441 an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work n03330665 a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves n03330792 a stethoscope placed on the pregnant woman's abdomen to listen for the fetal heartbeat n03330947 a shackle for the ankles or feet n03331077 a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown n03331244 a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth n03331390 wallboard composed of wood chips or shavings bonded together with resin and compressed into rigid sheets n03331599 a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light n03331820 a communication system using fiber optic cables n03332005 a flexible medical instrument involving fiber optics that is used to examine internal organs n03332173 a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman n03332271 a bow used in playing the violin n03332393 movable artillery (other than antiaircraft) used by armies in the field (especially for direct support of front-line troops) n03332591 the electric coil around a field magnet that produces the magneto motive force to set up the flux in an electric machine n03332784 a transistor in which most current flows in a channel whose effective resistance can be controlled by a transverse electric field n03332989 electron microscope used to observe the surface structure of a solid n03333129 a small refracting telescope n03333252 ball used in playing field hockey n03333349 a temporary military hospital near the battle lines n03333480 an athletic facility where athletes prepare for sport n03333610 a building for indoor sports n03333711 the lens that is farthest from the eye in an optical device with more than one lens n03333851 a magnet that provides a magnetic field in a dynamo or electric motor n03334017 an early form of color TV in which successive fields are scanned in three primary colors n03334291 a canvas tent for use in the field n03334382 a temporary fortification built by troops in the field n03334492 a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band n03334667 the railing surrounding the mast of a sailing vessel n03334775 a steering bearing that enables the front axle of a horse-drawn wagon to rotate n03334912 an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle n03335030 a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air n03335333 a fixed chair from which a saltwater angler can fight a hooked fish n03335461 a covering consisting of anything intended to conceal something regarded as shameful n03335600 a model of a bodily form (especially of a person); "he made a figure of Santa Claus" n03335846 a knot having the shape of the numeral 8; tied in a rope that has been passed through a hole or pulley and that prevents the rope from coming loose n03336070 figure on the bow of some sailing vessels n03336168 a loom for weaving figured fabrics n03336282 an ice skate worn for figure skating; has a slightly curved blade and a row of jagged points at the front of the blade n03336459 a small carved or molded figure n03336575 a thin wire (usually tungsten) that is heated white hot by the passage of an electric current n03336742 a bobbin used in spinning silk into thread n03336839 a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal n03337140 office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order n03337383 folder that holds papers together in a filing cabinet n03337494 (computer science) a digital computer that provides workstations on a network with controlled access to shared resources n03337727 lace having a square mesh n03337822 delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire) n03338009 the tobacco used to form the core of a cigar n03338143 fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members n03338287 (dentistry) a dental appliance consisting of any of various substances (as metal or plastic) inserted into a prepared cavity in a tooth; "when he yawned I could see the gold fillings in his teeth"; "an informal British term for `filling' is `stopping'" n03338648 a thin coating or layer; "the table was covered with a film of dust" n03338821 photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparencies n03339296 a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things n03339529 a mechanism for advancing film in a camera or projector n03339643 device that removes something from whatever passes through it n03340009 an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it n03340183 filter consisting of a layer of sand or gravel for filtering water n03340306 an air filter on the end of a cigarette; contains material that filters the smoke n03340463 a cigarette with a filter tip n03340581 a stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish n03340723 optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest n03340923 elaborate or showy attire and accessories n03341035 a comb with teeth set close together n03341153 one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb n03341297 a narrow strip of wood on the neck of some stringed instruments (violin or cello or guitar etc) where the strings are held against the wood with the fingers n03341606 small bowl for rinsing the fingers at table n03341707 a hole for inserting a finger n03341850 one of a series of holes in a woodwind instrument; pitch changes when a finger covers it n03342015 paint that has the consistency of jelly n03342127 a painting produced by spreading paint with the fingers n03342262 a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers n03342432 a sheath worn to protect a finger n03342529 an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis n03342657 the final coating of plaster applied to walls and ceilings; "we can't paint until they put on the finishing coat" n03342863 the final coat of paint n03342961 a race car that finishes a race n03343047 a metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stability n03343234 a wooden plug forming a flue pipe (as the mouthpiece of a recorder) n03343354 a tubular wind instrument with 8 finger holes and a fipple mouthpiece n03343560 a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning; "they sat by the fire and talked" n03343737 an alarm that is tripped off by fire or smoke n03343853 a portable gun; "he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster" n03344205 an artillery base to support advancing troops n03344305 a bell rung to give a fire alarm n03344393 a boat equipped to fight fires on ships or along a waterfront n03344509 a furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned n03344642 brick made of fire clay; used for lining e.g. furnaces and chimneys n03344784 naval radar that controls the delivery of fire on a military target n03344935 naval weaponry consisting of a system for controlling the delivery of fire on a military target n03345115 firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing n03345362 a fire-resistant door that can be closed to stop the spread of a fire n03345487 any of various large trucks that carry firemen and equipment to the site of a fire n03345658 a stairway (often on the outside of a building) that permits exit in the case of fire or other emergency n03345837 a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires n03346004 a large hose that carries water from a fire hydrant to the site of the fire n03346135 metal fireside implements n03346289 an ax that has a long handle and a head with one cutting edge and a point on the other side n03346455 an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built; "the fireplace was so large you could walk inside it"; "he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it"; "the hearth was black with the charcoal of many fires" n03346898 an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire n03347037 a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks) n03347191 a weapon consisting of a ship carrying explosives that is set adrift to destroy enemy ships n03347338 a station housing fire apparatus and firemen n03347472 tongs for taking hold of burning coals n03347617 a watchtower where a lookout is posted to watch for fires n03347731 a building that would be hard to escape from if it were to catch fire n03347855 a trench especially constructed for the delivery of small-arms fire n03347980 a fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle n03348142 (computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet n03348454 (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. n03348868 chamber that is the part of a gun that receives the charge n03349020 striker that ignites the charge by striking the primer n03349150 a practice range for target practice n03349296 a small wooden keg n03349367 a chisel with a thin blade for woodworking n03349469 kit consisting of a set of bandages and medicines for giving first aid n03349599 a station providing emergency care or treatment before regular medical aid can be obtained n03349771 the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball n03349892 the most expensive accommodations on a ship or train or plane n03350011 the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving n03350204 a transparent bowl in which small fish are kept n03350352 a knot for tying a line to a spar or ring n03350456 a knot for tying the ends of two lines together n03350602 (angling) any bright artificial bait consisting of plastic or metal mounted with hooks and trimmed with feathers n03350880 a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold n03351036 a workplace (usually a pond) where fish are raised for food n03351151 a sharp barbed hook for catching fish n03351262 a vessel for fishing; often has a well to keep the catch alive n03351434 gear used in fishing n03351768 a length of cord to which the leader and float and sinker and hook are attached n03351979 a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line n03352232 a butt joint formed by bolting fish plates to the sides of two rails or beams n03352366 a small table knife with a spatula blade used for eating fish n03352484 a series of ascending pools providing a passage for salmon to swim upstream past a dam n03352628 a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in n03352853 metal plate bolted along sides of two rails or beams n03352961 a food turner with a broad blade used for turning or serving fish or other food that is cooked in a frying pan n03353147 a drilling bit with cutting edges usually hardened against wear n03353281 any of the items furnishing or equipping a room (especially built-in furniture); "she liked the kitchen fitments" n03353467 a sheet (usually with elastic edges) tailored to fit a particular mattress n03353616 a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system n03353783 a playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips n03353951 a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging n03354082 drug containing fixed amounts of two or more ingredients n03354207 a house or other dwelling in need of repair (usually offered for sale at a low price) n03354350 the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity); "an elaborate formal dinner with all the fixings"; "he bought a Christmas tree and trimmings to decorate it" n03354613 an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household) n03354816 a firework that fizzes as it moves n03354903 emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design n03355339 stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones n03355468 a small fipple flute with four finger holes and two thumb holes n03355641 a walk of flagstones; "the flagging in the garden was quite imaginative" n03355768 a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine) n03355925 a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised n03356038 the ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag n03356158 the chief one of a related group; "it is their flagship newspaper" n03356279 an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing n03356446 a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night) n03356559 a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards n03356670 an ancient Roman road in Italy built by Gaius Flaminius in 220 BC; extends north from Rome to cisalpine Gaul n03356858 a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object n03356982 a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing n03357081 (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth n03357267 a cotton fabric imitating flannel n03357376 any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely; "he wrote on the flap of the envelope" n03357716 a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag n03357893 a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification n03358046 an airstrip outline with lights to guide an airplane pilot in landing n03358172 a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph n03358380 a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification; "red flashes adorned the airplane"; "a flash sewn on his sleeve indicated the unit he belonged to" n03358593 boarding place along the top of a dam to increase its height n03358726 a camera with a photoflash attachment n03358841 an electrical device that automatically turns a lamp on and off (as for an advertising display) n03359008 sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing n03359137 a small portable battery-powered electric lamp n03359285 a small dry battery containing dry cells; used to power flashlights n03359436 nonvolatile storage that can be electrically erased and programmed anew n03359566 bottle that has a narrow neck n03359755 scenery consisting of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas; part of a stage setting n03359950 a deflated pneumatic tire n03360038 a shallow box in which seedlings are started n03360133 an arch with mutually supporting voussoirs that has a straight horizontal extrados and intrados n03360300 an open truck bed or trailer with no sides; used to carry large heavy objects n03360431 a printing press where the type is carried on a flat bed under a cylinder that holds paper and rolls over the type n03360622 a bench on which a weightlifter lies to do exercises n03360731 freight car without permanent sides or roof n03360845 the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface n03361109 a file with two flat surfaces n03361194 an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove n03361297 a tiny flat n03361380 a type of video display that is thin and flat; commonly used in laptop computers n03361550 footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel) n03361683 a screwdriver with a flat wedge-shaped tip that fits into a slot in the head of a screw n03361837 silverware eating utensils n03361945 tableware that is relatively flat and fashioned as a single piece n03362119 ironing that can be done mechanically n03362223 a run-down hotel n03362293 an old shabby movie theater n03362393 oral antiarrhythmic medication (trade name Tambocor) used as a last resort in treating arrhythmias; increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients n03362639 a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing n03362771 a submarine carrying ballistic missiles n03362890 (heraldry) charge consisting of a conventionalized representation of an iris n03363059 a stairway (set of steps) between one floor or landing and the next n03363216 the upper deck of an aircraft carrier; used as a runway n03363363 simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane n03363549 an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge n03363749 a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock n03363887 an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states n03364008 a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe n03364156 a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater) n03364340 something that floats on the surface of water n03364599 a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco n03364775 an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade n03364937 dry dock that can be submerged under a vessel and then raised n03365078 an explosive mine designed to destroy ships that bump into it n03365231 a seaplane equipped with pontoons for landing or taking off from water n03365374 light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography n03365592 the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure); "they needed rugs to cover the bare floors"; "we spread our sleeping bags on the dry floor of the tent" n03365991 a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?" n03366301 a large room in a exchange where the trading is done; "he is a floor trader" n03366464 the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business; "there was a motion from the floor" n03366630 a board in the floor n03366721 the floor of an automobile n03366823 a covering for a floor n03366974 joist that supports a floor n03367059 a lamp that stands on the floor n03367147 scale drawing of a horizontal section through a building at a given level; contrasts with elevation n03367321 a cheap lodging house n03367410 a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold n03367545 a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery n03367663 a fleet of small craft n03367740 a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships n03367875 the floating wreckage of a ship n03367969 a bin for holding flour n03368048 a mill for grinding grain into flour n03368141 a decorative arrangement of flowers n03368352 a bed in which flowers are growing n03368508 flowers strung together in a chain n03368637 a garden featuring flowering plants n03368750 antineoplastic drug used to treat some cancers; can cause loss of hair n03368878 a conduit to carry off smoke n03369011 organ pipe whose tone is produced by air passing across the sharp edge of a fissure or lip n03369178 an organ stop with the tone of a flue pipe n03369276 a brass instrument resembling a cornet but with a wider bore n03369407 an automotive power coupling n03369512 a kind of fluid coupling in which the flywheel is the driving rotor n03369640 flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor n03369767 a barb on a harpoon or arrow n03369866 watercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled with water for power or for carrying logs n03370020 a depressant and tranquilizer (trade name Rohypnol) often used in the commission of sexual assault; legally available in Europe and Mexico and Colombia n03370260 a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp n03370387 lamp consisting of a tube coated on the inside with a fluorescent material; mercury vapor in the tube emits ultraviolet radiation that is converted to visible radiation by the fluorescent material n03370646 an X-ray machine that combines an X-ray source and a fluorescent screen to enable direct observation n03370821 an antimetabolite used to treat certain cancers n03370927 a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain n03371258 tranquilizer used to treat psychotic disorders n03371363 tranquilizer (trade name Dalmane) used to treat insomnia n03371532 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Ansaid) that is administered only orally n03371728 a toilet that relies on bacteria to break down waste matter (instead of using water) n03371875 a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it n03372029 a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown n03372355 a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column) n03372549 a tall narrow wineglass n03372656 least expensive statin drug (trade name Lescol); usually taken orally at bedtime n03372822 an applicator for applying flux (as in soldering) n03372933 meter that measures magnetic flux by the current it generates in a coil n03373060 an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth n03373237 fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect n03373415 a narrow raised platform at the side of a stage in a theater; stagehands can work the ropes controlling equipment in the flies n03373611 a large seaplane that floats with its fuselage in the water rather than on pontoons n03373752 the highest navigational bridge on a ship; a small (often open) deck above the pilot house n03373943 a buttress that stands apart from the main structure and connected to it by an arch n03374102 (Asian folktale) an imaginary carpet that will fly people anywhere they wish to go n03374282 the outermost of two or more jibs n03374372 a long flexible fishing rod used in fly fishing n03374473 a tent with a fly front n03374570 a trap for catching flies n03374649 regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine n03374838 short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest n03374978 an adornment that hangs from a watch chain n03375070 a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch n03375171 a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone n03375329 headlight that provides strong beam for use in foggy weather n03375443 the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip n03375575 a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button n03375694 a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal; "the photographic film was wrapped in foil" n03375956 picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector n03376159 a pen for sheep n03376279 covering that is folded over to protect the contents n03376438 ornamental objects of no great value n03376595 a chair that can be folded flat for storage n03376771 an interior door that opens by folding back in sections (rather than by swinging on hinges) n03376938 a saw with a toothed blade that folds into a handle (the way a pocketknife folds) n03377077 (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament n03377245 a book (or manuscript) consisting of large sheets of paper folded in the middle to make two leaves or four pages; "the first folio of Shakespeare's plays" n03377451 genre of art of unknown origin that reflects traditional values of a society n03377582 a piece of work that exploits or builds on earlier work; "his new software is a follow-up to the programs they started with" n03377845 an additive to food intended to improve its flavor or appearance or shelf-life n03378005 an area (as in a shopping mall) where fast food is sold (usually around a common eating area) n03378174 a kitchen appliance with interchangeable blades; used for shredding or blending or chopping or slicing food n03378342 a hamper for packing and transporting food n03378442 a support resembling a pedal extremity; "one foot of the chair was on the carpet" n03378593 film that has been shot; "they had stock footage of lightning, tornados, and hurricanes"; "he edited the news footage" n03378765 the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football n03378915 the playing field on which football is played n03379051 a padded helmet with a face mask to protect the head of football players n03379204 a stadium where football games are held n03379343 a small bathtub for warming or washing or disinfecting the feet n03379461 a vertical board or panel forming the foot of a bedstead n03379592 a narrow platform on which to stand or brace the feet n03379719 hydraulic brake operated by pressing on a foot pedal n03379828 a bridge designed for pedestrians n03379989 a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing n03380134 theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors n03380301 a trunk for storing personal possessions; usually kept at the foot of a bed (as in a barracks) n03380461 the platform in the cab of a locomotive on which the engineer stands to operate the controls n03380647 a ruler one foot long n03380724 a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person n03380867 covering for a person's feet n03381126 clothing worn on a person's feet n03381231 an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies) n03381450 pump used to force a liquid up and expel it under pressure n03381565 sailing vessel with a fore-and-aft rig n03381664 rig in which the principal sails are fore-and-aft n03381776 any sail not set on a yard and whose normal position is in a fore-and-aft direction n03382104 living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed n03382292 the outer or front court of a building or of a group of buildings n03382413 the deck between the bridge and the forecastle n03382533 the part of a book that faces inward when the book is shelved; the part opposite the spine n03382708 (computer science) a window for an active application n03382856 the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts n03382969 a carpenter's plane intermediate between a jack plane and a jointer plane n03383099 the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel n03383211 an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast n03383378 a platform at the head of a foremast n03383468 the topmast next above the foremast n03383562 the topsail on a foremast n03383646 a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering n03383821 furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping n03383948 cutlery used for serving and eating food n03384167 an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs n03384352 a small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them n03384535 a mold for setting concrete; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation" n03384706 a garden laid out on regular lines with plants arranged in symmetrical locations or in geometrical designs n03384891 attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening n03385117 a particular spatial arrangement n03385295 any of various plastic laminates containing melamine n03385420 the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible n03385557 defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it n03386011 a fortified defensive structure n03386343 a .45-caliber pistol n03386420 a public facility to meet for open discussion n03386544 pendulum with a long wire; can swing in any direction; the change in the swing plane demonstrates the earth's rotation n03386726 a light plain-weave or twill-weave silk or silklike fabric (usually with a printed design) n03386870 protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather n03387016 lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower" n03387323 a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body n03387506 a stone laid at a ceremony to mark the founding of a new building n03387653 factory where metal castings are produced n03387815 a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water n03387926 an artificially produced flow of water n03388043 a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises n03388183 a pen that is supplied with ink from a reservoir in its barrel n03388323 a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other n03388466 a nail 1.5 inches long n03388549 a bed with posts at the four corners that can be used to support a canopy or curtains n03388711 an artillery gun that throws a shot weighing four pounds n03388826 a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips n03388990 an internal-combustion engine in which an explosive mixture is drawn into the cylinder on the first stroke and is compressed and ignited on the second stroke; work is done on the third stroke and the products of combustion are exhausted on the fourth stroke n03389353 a bandage consisting of a strip of cloth split in two on both ends; the central part is placed under the chin to restrict motion of the mandible and the tails are tied over the top of the head n03389611 a transmission that provides power directly to all four wheels of a motor vehicle n03389761 a motor vehicle with a four-wheel drive transmission system n03389889 a hackney carriage with four wheels n03389983 a light shotgun used for fowling n03390075 a small dugout with a pit for individual shelter against enemy fire n03390207 a small part or item forming a piece of a whole n03390327 a bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles n03390673 a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs) n03390786 sloping or horizontal rampart of pointed stakes n03390886 a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century n03390983 a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror; "the frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention"; "the frame was much more valuable than the miror it held" n03391301 the framework for a pair of eyeglasses n03391464 a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film n03391613 (computer science) a buffer that stores the contents of an image pixel by pixel n03391770 a structure supporting or containing something n03392648 a type of hydroelectric turbine n03392741 a machine that automatically stamps letters or packages passing through it and computes the total charge n03392908 the uppermost watertight deck n03393017 a public house that is not controlled by a brewery and so is free to sell different brands of beer and ale n03393199 a reed that does not fit closely over the aperture n03393324 a wind instrument with a free reed n03393534 a lane on a basketball court extending from the end line to 15 feet in front of the backboard; players may not enter this lane during a free throw n03393761 a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting) n03393912 a railway car that carries freight n03394149 an elevator designed for carrying freight n03394272 a long-distance express freight train between industrial centers and seaports with facilities for rapid loading and unloading of goods n03394480 a railroad train consisting of freight cars n03394649 a light door with transparent or glazed panels extending the full length n03394816 a fairly high narrow heel on women's shoes n03394916 a brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves n03395095 a stitch made by looping the thread several times around the needle before inserting it into the fabric n03395256 a varnish for wood consisting of shellac dissolved in alcohol n03395401 a mansard roof with sides that are nearly perpendicular n03395514 a French door situated in an exterior wall of a building n03395630 a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster n03395745 anything that freshens n03395859 lens composed of a number of small lenses arranged to make a lightweight lens of large diameter and short focal length n03396074 a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch n03396311 an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief); "there was a simple fret at the top of the walls" n03396580 a monastery of friars n03396654 a clutch in which one part turns the other by the friction between them n03396841 a water-resistant adhesive tape used to insulate exposed electrical conductors n03396997 a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap n03397087 an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice n03397266 a United States warship larger than a destroyer and smaller than a cruiser n03397412 a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries n03397532 a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim n03397762 an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels n03397947 a light, plastic disk about 10 inches in diameter; propelled with a flip of the wrist for recreation or competition n03398153 a habit worn by clerics n03398228 a man's coat having knee-length skirts front and back; worn in the 19th century n03398382 a decorative loop of braid or cord n03398467 the side that is seen or that goes first n03398775 a local road that runs parallel to an expressway and allows local traffic to gain access to property n03398950 a drapery that covers the front of an altar n03399047 any of the front seats in the House of Commons that are reserved for ministers or former ministers n03399240 exterior door (at the entrance) at the front of a building n03399391 front illustration facing the title page of a book n03399500 an ornamental facade n03399579 an adornment worn on the forehead n03399677 a porch for the front door n03399761 a projector for digital input n03399852 the yard in front of a house; between the house and the street n03399971 a coin-operated gambling machine that produces random combinations of symbols (usually pictures of different fruits) on rotating dials; certain combinations win money for the player n03400231 a pan used for frying foods n03400389 a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below n03400798 cell that produces electricity by oxidation of fuel (hydrogen and oxygen or zinc and air); often used in electric cars n03400972 a filter in the fuel line that screens out dirt and rust particles from the fuel n03401129 an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle n03401279 mechanical system to inject atomized fuel directly into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine; avoids the need for a carburetor n03401500 a pipe that carries gasoline from a tank to a gasoline engine; "the car wouldn't start because dirt clogged the gas line" n03401721 equipment in a motor vehicle or aircraft that delivers fuel to the engine n03402080 the pivot about which a lever turns n03402188 the naval or military uniform that is specified by regulations to be worn on ceremonial occasions n03402369 a lead bullet that is covered with a jacket of a harder metal (usually copper) n03402511 a long skirt gathered at the waist n03402621 rectifier that converts the negative half wave of an alternating current into a positive half wave n03402785 a device that generates a gas for the purpose of disinfecting or eradicating pests n03402941 a mortuary where those who knew the deceased can come to pay their last respects n03403169 a commodity that is freely interchangeable with another in satisfying an obligation n03403325 dugout as a place of safe retreat (when in a funk) n03403431 (nautical) smokestack consisting of a shaft for ventilation or the passage of smoke (especially the smokestack of a ship) n03403643 a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth n03403873 a funnel-shaped spider web; the funnel-web spider perches in the center of the web n03404012 an ambulance used to transport patients to a mental hospital n03404149 a garment made of the dressed hairy coat of a mammal n03404251 a coat made of fur n03404360 a hat made of fur n03404449 an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc. n03404900 lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace n03405111 a room (usually in the basement of a building) that contains a furnace for heating the building n03405265 (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable n03405595 (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel n03405725 furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy; "they had too much furniture for the small apartment"; "there was only one piece of furniture in the room" n03406597 commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema n03406759 a neckpiece made of fur n03406838 strip used to give a level surface for attaching wallboard n03406966 a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow) n03407122 any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant n03407369 an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded n03407616 a friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind n03407744 a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains n03407865 a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring n03408054 the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo) n03408264 a light flintlock musket n03408340 a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap n03408444 mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame n03408621 shroud that is part of a ship's rigging n03408721 bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date n03408918 a commodity exchange where futures contracts are traded n03409070 an anticonvulsant (trade name Neurontin) used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles n03409297 a firm durable fabric with a twill weave n03409393 the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof n03409591 a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end n03409806 a cushion on a throne for a prince in India n03409920 appliances collectively; "laborsaving gadgetry" n03410022 an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish n03410147 a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail n03410303 a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock n03410423 a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail suspended from a gaff n03410571 a triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmast n03410740 restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting n03410938 legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle n03411079 a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides n03411208 a type of refracting telescope that is no longer used in astronomy n03411339 a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries n03411544 narrow recessed balcony area along an upper floor on the interior of a building; usually marked by a colonnade n03411762 a covered corridor (especially one extending along the wall of a building and supported with arches or columns) n03411927 a long usually narrow room used for some specific purpose; "shooting gallery" n03412058 a room or series of rooms where works of art are exhibited n03412220 the area for food preparation on a ship n03412387 the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner n03412511 (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars n03412674 a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading n03412906 an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging n03413124 alternative terms for gallows n03413264 meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents n03413428 a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business) n03413684 a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper n03413828 the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game; "the child received several games for his birthday" n03414029 a canvas or leather bag for carrying game (especially birds) killed by a hunter n03414162 equipment or apparatus used in playing a game n03414574 one of a set of cards used in gambling games n03414676 a table used for gambling; may be equipped with a gameboard and slots for chips n03414814 a club drug available in liquid or powder form is taken orally (frequently combined with alcohol); used to incapacitate individuals for the commission of sexual assault and rape n03415083 a form of interferon that is produced by T cells and macrophages; involved in the activation of phagocytes n03415252 colloquial terms for an umbrella n03415363 tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together n03415486 a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside n03415626 a power saw that has several parallel blades making simultaneous cuts n03415749 a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site) n03415868 the convergence of two parallel railroad tracks in a narrow place; the inner rails cross and run parallel and then diverge so a train remains on its own tracks at all times n03416094 a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc. n03416329 a narrow opening; "he opened the window a crack" n03416489 an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles n03416640 a repair shop where cars and trucks are serviced and repaired n03416775 a semiautomatic rifle n03416900 a receptacle where waste can be discarded; "she tossed the moldy bread into the garbage" n03417042 a truck for collecting domestic refuse; "in Britain a garbage truck is called a dustcart" n03417202 the first wale laid next to the keel of a wooden ship n03417345 a plot of ground where plants are cultivated n03417749 a yard or lawn adjoining a house n03417871 a hose used for watering a lawn or garden n03417970 a rake used by gardeners n03418052 heavy cast-iron cylinder used to flatten lawns n03418158 a spade used by gardeners n03418242 used for working in gardens or yards n03418402 a trowel used by gardeners n03418488 an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal n03418618 a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal n03418749 a loose high-necked blouse with long sleeves; styled after the red flannel shirts worn by Garibaldi's soldiers n03418915 a press for extracting juice from garlic n03419014 an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk" n03420345 a suitcase that unfolds to be hung up n03420440 any decoration added as a trimming or adornment n03420559 a fortified military post where troops are stationed n03420801 a wedge-shaped wool or cotton cap; worn as part of a uniform n03420935 an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation n03421117 a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) n03421324 a wide belt of elastic with straps hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockings n03421485 a knitting stitch that results in a pattern of horizontal ridges formed by knitting both sides (instead of purling one side) n03421669 a car with relatively low fuel efficiency n03421768 (military) bomb consisting of an explosive projectile filled with a toxic gas that is released when the bomb explodes n03421960 a pipe with one or more burners projecting from a wall n03422072 burner such that combustible gas issues from a nozzle to form a steady flame n03422288 instrument of execution consisting of a sealed chamber into which poison gas is introduced; used to kill people or animals n03422484 a nuclear reactor using gas as a coolant n03422589 a tube in which an electric discharge takes place through a gas n03422771 an internal-combustion engine similar to a gasoline engine but using natural gas instead of gasoline vapor n03422934 the fitting (pipes or valves or meters) that convey gas from the gas main to the gas fixtures of a building n03423099 a device to convey illuminating gas from the pipe to the gas burner n03423224 a furnace that burns gas n03423306 a gun that fires gas shells n03423387 heating system that burns natural gas n03423479 a heater that burns gas for heat n03423568 a large gas-tight spherical or cylindrical tank for holding gas to be used as fuel n03423719 seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint n03423877 a lamp that burns illuminating gas n03423966 a pipeline used to transport natural gas; "the workmen broke through the gas line" n03424103 a main that distributes gas n03424204 a maser in which microwave radiation interacts with gas molecules n03424325 a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases n03424489 a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe n03424630 an internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline; most automobiles are driven by gasoline engines n03424862 gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle n03425092 a service station that sells gasoline n03425241 a domestic oven fueled by gas n03425325 a cremation chamber fueled by gas n03425413 a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks n03425595 a range with gas rings and an oven for cooking with gas n03425769 gas burner consisting of a circular metal pipe with several small holes through which gas can escape to be burned n03425956 facility (plant and equipment) for providing natural-gas service n03426134 a tank for holding gasoline to supply a vehicle n03426285 thermometer that measures temperature by changes in the pressure of a gas kept at constant volume n03426462 a type of endoscope for visually examining the stomach n03426574 turbine that converts the chemical energy of a liquid fuel into mechanical energy by internal combustion; gaseous products of the fuel (which is burned in compressed air) are expanded through a turbine n03426871 a ship powered by a gas turbine n03426984 a well that yields or has yielded natural gas n03427084 the workplace where coal gas is manufactured n03427202 a gangster's pistol n03427296 a movable barrier in a fence or wall n03427656 a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs n03427909 passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark n03428090 a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence n03428226 a drop-leaf table with the drop-leaves supported by hinged legs n03428349 either of two posts that bound a gate n03428477 an entrance that can be closed by a gate n03428571 a habit-forming drug that is not addictive but its use may lead to the use of other addictive drugs; "one college athlete recently called beer a gateway drug for young people" n03428805 sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching n03429003 a skirt whose fabric is drawn together around the waist n03429137 an early form of machine gun having several barrels that fire in sequence as they are rotated n03429288 a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. n03429682 a glove with long sleeve n03429771 a glove of armored leather; protects the hand n03429914 a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave n03430091 (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings n03430313 a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge n03430418 a small roofed building affording shade and rest n03430551 a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion n03430959 equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. n03431243 a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle) n03431570 the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed n03431745 wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed; "the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain" n03432061 a set of gears n03432129 a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears; "in Britain they call a gearshift a gear lever" n03432360 counter tube that detects ionizing radiations n03432509 an ionization chamber contained in a tube in a Geiger counter n03432668 a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects n03432796 a type of dynamite in which the nitroglycerin is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate n03432972 art highly prized for its beauty or perfection n03433079 medication (trade name Lopid) used to lower the levels of triglyceride in the blood n03433247 a microchip that holds DNA probes that form half of the DNA double helix and can recognize DNA from samples being tested n03433434 an anesthetic that anesthetizes the entire body and causes loss of consciousness n03433637 a large bomb (500 to 2,000 pounds that is 50% explosive) whose explosion creates a blast and whose metal casing creates some fragmentation effect n03433877 engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction n03434188 an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas n03434285 an electronic device for producing a signal voltage n03434428 any product that can be sold without a brand name n03434549 when the patent protection for a brand-name drug expires generic versions of the drug can be offered for sale if the FDA agrees; "generic drugs are usually cheaper than brand-name drugs" n03434830 black academic gown widely used by Protestant clergymen n03434943 a class of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique n03435290 a genre depicting everyday life n03435382 an antibiotic (trade name Garamycin) that is derived from an actinomycete; used in treating infections of the urinary tract n03435593 a lightweight dome constructed of interlocking polygons; invented by R. Buckminster Fuller n03435743 a thin silk dress material n03435825 a suspension bridge across the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey n03435991 a horse-drawn carriage in India n03436075 stairway in India leading down to a landing on the water n03436182 a portable stereo n03436290 a shoe without a tongue and with decorative lacing up the instep n03436417 a shop that sells miscellaneous articles appropriate as gifts n03436549 ornamental wrapping for gifts n03436656 small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood n03436772 tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain n03436891 long and light rowing boat; especially for racing n03436990 a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting n03437184 the meeting place of a medieval guild n03437295 a flat fishnet suspended vertically in the water to entangle fish by their gills n03437430 a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold n03437581 an appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips n03437741 a clothing fabric in a plaid weave n03437829 an ornate candle holder; often with a mirror n03437941 a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure n03438071 a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers n03438257 a container for holding liquids while drinking n03438661 glassware collectively; "She collected old glass" n03438780 a tool for cutting glass n03438863 a case for carrying spectacles n03438952 prosthesis consisting of an artificial eye made of glass n03439064 an article of tableware made of glass n03439260 a workplace where glass is made n03439348 a parsonage (especially one provided for the holder of a benefice) n03439491 a large dam built in 1964 on the Colorado River in Arizona n03439631 a Scottish cap with straight sides and a crease along the top from front to back; worn by Highlanders as part of military dress n03439814 aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces n03440024 an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucotrol) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas n03440216 a navigational system involving satellites and computers that can determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by computing the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver n03440512 a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented n03440682 a percussion instrument consisting of a set of graduated metal bars mounted on a frame and played with small hammers n03440876 a small locker at the stern of a boat or between decks of a ship n03441009 a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper n03441112 handwear: covers the hand and wrist n03441345 compartment on the dashboard of a car n03441465 a gas-discharge tube with a hot cathode; used in stroboscopes n03441582 a gas-discharge tube consisting of a cold cathode and a diode in a tube filled with gas; the color of the glow depends on the particular gas n03441778 sedative (trade name Doriden) used to treat some sleep disorders n03441930 an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas n03442164 glyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief n03442288 carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones) n03442487 the art of engraving on precious stones n03442597 indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial n03442756 game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points n03443005 (sports) the area immediately in front of the goal n03443149 one of a pair of posts (usually joined by a crossbar) that are set up as a goal at each end of a playing field n03443371 a drinking glass with a base and stem n03443461 a board used for playing go n03443543 (in India and Malaysia) a warehouse n03443669 an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats n03443775 an iron used to press pleats and ridges n03443912 tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes n03444034 a small low motor vehicle with four wheels and an open framework; used for racing n03444169 a source of great wealth (especially a mine) n03444268 a brick-shaped block that looks like gold but is not n03444376 (Old Testament) an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites to worship; destroyed by Moses; it is now used to refer to anything worshipped undeservedly n03444601 a suspension bridge across the Golden Gate n03444728 foil made of gold n03444838 a very thin form of gold foil n03444942 a trophy made of gold (or having the appearance of gold) that is usually awarded for winning first place in a competition n03445120 a mine where gold ore is found n03445217 a good source of something that is desired n03445326 a thin plating of gold on something n03445472 tableware that is plated with gold n03445617 golf equipment consisting of a bag for carrying golf clubs and balls n03445777 a small hard ball used in playing golf; dimpled to reduce wind resistance n03445924 a small motor vehicle in which golfers can ride between shots n03446070 golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball n03446268 (golf) the head of the club which strikes the ball n03446528 course consisting of a large landscaped area for playing golf n03446832 sports equipment used in playing golf n03447075 a glove worn by golfers to give a firm grip on the handle of the golf club n03447224 a practice range for practicing golf shots n03447358 a grotesque black doll n03447447 long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled by sculling; traditionally used on canals of Venice n03447593 a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof n03447721 a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick n03447894 direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals n03448031 an intricate knot tied by Gordius, the king of Phrygia, and cut by the sword of Alexander the Great after he heard that whoever undid it would become ruler of Asia n03448253 a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails n03448491 the molding at the top of a column n03448590 armor plate that protects the neck n03448696 a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture n03448814 a canal for small oceangoing ships to enter Lake Vanern in Sweden n03448956 a pointed arch; usually has a joint (instead of a keystone) at the apex n03449103 a watercolor executed with opaque watercolors mixed with gum n03449217 an opaque watercolor prepared with gum n03449309 and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves n03449451 bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd n03449564 a building that houses a branch of government n03449858 an office where government employees work n03450018 a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) n03450230 a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions n03450516 outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions n03450734 protective garment worn by surgeons during operations n03450881 a mechanical device for gripping an object n03450974 a container from which a person draws a wrapped item at random without knowing the contents n03451120 a bar attached parallel to a wall to provide a handgrip for steadying yourself n03451253 cup to be passed around for the final toast after a meal n03451365 a crossing that uses an underpass or overpass n03451473 a measuring instrument for measuring fluid volume; a glass container (cup or cylinder or flask) whose sides are marked with or divided into amounts n03451711 a cylindrical graduate n03451798 a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls n03451909 (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper n03452055 an antibiotic produced by a soil bacterium; used chiefly as an antiseptic in treating local infections produced by Gram-positive bacteria n03452267 an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically n03452449 a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed n03452594 a pendulum clock enclosed in a tall narrow case n03452741 a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs n03452953 a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof n03453162 an outlying farm n03453231 a kind of stone-grey enamelware n03453320 a reef knot crossed the wrong way and therefore insecure n03453443 an arbor where grapes are grown n03453547 a cluster of small projectiles fired together from a cannon to produce a hail of shot n03453696 an image that is generated by a computer n03453809 the arts of drawing or painting or printmaking n03453985 the drawings and photographs in the layout of a book n03454110 a light anchor for small boats n03454211 a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope n03454442 a skirt made of long blades of grass n03454536 a frame of iron bars to hold a fire n03454707 a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air n03454885 utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese) n03455033 a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone); "he put flowers on his mother's grave" n03455279 a quarry for gravel n03455355 a tool used by an engraver n03455488 a stone that is used to mark a grave n03455642 a measuring instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth n03455802 an intaglio print produced by gravure n03455923 a printing plate used in the process of gravure n03456024 a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce n03456186 clothing that is a grey color; "he was dressed in grey" n03456299 a hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver; forces grease into parts of a machine n03456447 a greasy substance used as makeup by actors n03456548 a small restaurant specializing in short-order fried foods n03456665 a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter n03456854 twin cantilever bridges across the Mississippi at New Orleans n03457008 the principal hall in a castle or mansion; can be used for dining or entertainment n03457184 the principal seal of a government, symbolizing authority or sovereignty n03457332 the seal of the United States government n03457451 armor plate that protects legs below the knee n03457578 a cross with each of the four arms the same length n03457686 a greengrocer's grocery store n03457793 groceries sold by a greengrocer n03457902 a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions n03458128 a backstage room in a theater where performers rest or have visitors n03458271 a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile n03458422 a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat n03458552 an electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons through the tube n03458753 a perforated or corrugated metal plate used in a storage battery as a conductor and support for the active material n03458961 one of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind n03459159 a pattern of horizontal and vertical lines that provide coordinates for locating points on an image or a map n03459328 cooking utensil consisting of a flat heated surface (as on top of a stove) on which food is cooked n03459498 an African amulet n03459591 a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; "he cooked hamburgers on the grill" n03459775 grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator n03459914 a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill n03460040 a machine tool that polishes metal n03460147 a wheel composed of abrasive material; used for grinding n03460297 a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools n03460455 a small suitcase n03460526 chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of relief n03460674 a kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium n03460899 a mill for grinding grain (especially the customer's own grain) n03461037 a grey wig n03461119 (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer n03461288 a sack for holding customer's groceries n03461385 a marketplace where groceries are sold; "the grocery store included a meat market" n03461651 a coarse fabric of silk mixed with wool or mohair and often stiffened with gum n03461783 a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults n03461882 two barrel vaults intersecting at right angles n03461988 a device that makes grooves by cutting or punching n03462110 a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs n03462211 needlepoint embroidery done with large stitches n03462315 a needlepoint stitch covering two horizontal and two vertical threads n03462441 art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants n03462594 (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting n03462747 a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) n03462972 bait scattered on the water to attract fish n03463073 a mooring cable; runs from a buoy to a mooring anchor n03463185 a communication system for sending continuous radio messages to an airplane pilot who is making a ground-controlled approach to landing n03463381 the floor of a building that is at or nearest to the level of the ground around the building n03463561 a floor plan for the ground level of a building n03463666 a waterproofed piece of cloth spread on the ground (as under a tent) to protect from moisture n03463832 garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth n03464053 minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband n03464266 antihypertensive drug (trade name Wytensin) that reduces blood pressure by its effect on the central nervous system n03464467 a device designed to prevent injury or accidents n03464628 a boat that is on guard duty (as in a harbor) around a fleet of warships n03464757 a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained n03464952 a room used by soldiers on guard n03465040 a cell in which soldiers who are prisoners are confined n03465151 a warship (at anchor or under way) required to maintain a higher degree of readiness than others in its squadron n03465320 the car on a train that is occupied by the guard n03465426 a small round table n03465500 a violin made by a member of the Guarneri family n03465605 a house separate from the main house; for housing guests n03465718 a bedroom that is kept for the use of guests n03465818 a system of equipment for automatically guiding the path of a vehicle (especially a missile) n03466027 a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something n03466162 a rocket-propelled missile whose path can be controlled during flight either by radio signals or by internal homing devices n03466493 a cruiser that carries guided missiles n03466600 a frigate that carries guided missiles n03466726 a rope used to guide the movement of the load of a crane n03466839 the hall of a guild or corporation n03466947 an architectural decoration formed by two intersecting wavy bands n03467068 instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people n03467254 a short blouse with sleeves that is worn under a jumper or pinafore dress n03467380 a piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit n03467517 a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking n03467796 a plectrum used to pluck a guitar n03467887 a Russian prison camp for political prisoners n03467984 a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) n03468570 a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols n03468696 a framework on which a gun is mounted for firing n03468821 a case for storing a gun n03468900 formerly any deck other than the weather deck having cannons from end to end n03469031 an emplacement for a gun n03469175 a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation n03469346 the piece of flint that provides the igniting spark in a flintlock weapon n03469493 the action that ignites the charge in a firearm n03469687 the open circular discharging end of a gun n03469832 guns collectively n03469903 a bag made of burlap n03470005 a ballistic pendulum consisting of a suspended gun; the velocity of a projectile in the bore of a gun can be measured by the recoil when the gun is discharged n03470222 military quarters of midshipmen and junior officers on a British warship n03470387 a sight used for aiming a gun n03470629 lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun n03470802 wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel n03470948 a metal stretcher with wheels n03471030 an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary n03471190 a piece of material used to strengthen or enlarge a garment n03471347 a metal plate used to strengthen a joist n03471473 a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater n03471685 a tool for gutting fish n03471779 a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent) n03471974 an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day n03472112 athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training n03472232 sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises n03472535 a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole n03472672 clothes prescribed for wear while participating in gymnastic exercise n03472796 a sleeveless tunic worn by English girls as part of a school uniform n03472937 a taxicab that cruises for customers although it is licensed only to respond to calls n03473078 a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead n03473227 rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction n03473465 a stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane n03473704 the drygoods sold by a haberdasher n03473817 (Middle Ages) a light sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under the hauberk n03473966 a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order n03474167 attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire) n03474352 the main house on a ranch or large estate n03474467 a tool (as a hoe or pick or mattock) used for breaking up the surface of the soil n03474635 a carriage for hire n03474779 saw used with one hand for cutting metal n03474896 the handle of a weapon or tool n03475118 a 6th century masterpiece of Byzantine architecture in Istanbul; built as a Christian church, converted to a mosque in 1453, and made into a museum in the middle of the 20th century n03475421 an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa n03475581 a brush used to groom a person's hair n03475674 cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments n03475823 a toiletry for the hair n03475961 a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place n03476083 a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment n03476313 a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place n03476458 a U-shaped bend in a road n03476542 an uncomfortable shirt made of coarse animal hair; worn next to the skin as a penance n03476684 a decorative hinged clip that girls and women put in their hair to hold it in place n03476843 (printing) the narrowest of the spaces used to separate words or letters n03476991 toiletry consisting of a commercial preparation that is sprayed on the hair to hold it in place n03477143 a fine spiral spring that regulates the movement of the balance wheel in a timepiece n03477303 a gun trigger that responds with little pressure n03477410 a pike fitted with an ax head n03477512 book binding in which the spine and part of the sides are bound in one material and the rest in another n03477674 a single cross stitch at a diagonal n03477773 a hatchet with a broad blade on one end and a hammer head of the other n03477902 a knot used to fasten a rope temporarily to an object; usually tied double n03478033 a portrait showing the body from only the waist up n03478141 shoe sole extending from the shank to the toe n03478261 an engraving used to reproduce an illustration n03478400 a print obtained from photoengraving n03478491 a track that goes around only rear wheels n03478589 a motor vehicle propelled by half tracks; frequently used by the military n03478756 a large building for meetings or entertainment n03478907 a large room for gatherings or entertainment; "lecture hall"; "pool hall" n03479121 a large building used by a college or university for teaching or research; "halls of learning" n03479266 a building containing trophies honoring famous people n03479397 a university dormitory n03479502 a piece of furniture where coats and hats and umbrellas can be hung; usually has a mirror n03479647 a psychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or altered sensory experiences n03479952 an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; "the elevators were at the end of the hall" n03480186 tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome n03480367 a nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures n03480579 a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered n03480719 rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading n03480863 a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag n03480973 stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces n03481172 a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking n03481521 a power tool for drilling rocks n03481674 a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate n03481824 the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled n03482001 a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw n03482128 the striking part of a hammer n03482252 a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swings easily n03482405 a basket usually with a cover n03482523 a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece; "the big hand counts the minutes" n03482727 a stone tool with a cutting edge; the stone is held in the hand and used for chopping n03482877 a small rubber ball used in playing the game of handball n03482988 the court on which handball is played n03483086 a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two people n03483230 a bell that is held in the hand n03483316 a hand-held electric blower that can blow warm air onto the hair; used for styling hair n03483531 a bow drawn by hand as distinguished from a crossbow n03483637 a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage n03483823 a calculator small enough to hold in the hand or carry in a pocket n03483971 a small railroad car propelled by hand or by a small motor n03484083 wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels; "he used a handcart to carry the rocks away"; "their pushcart was piled high with groceries" n03484487 moisturizing cream for the hands n03484576 shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs n03484809 a small portable drill held and operated by hand n03484931 light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image; "the magnifying glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250" n03485198 a mirror intended to be held in the hand n03485309 a grenade designed to be thrown by hand n03485407 a portable battery-powered computer small enough to be carried in your pocket n03485575 an appendage to hold onto n03485655 a work produced by hand labor n03485794 a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory n03485997 the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip" n03487090 the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle n03487222 a fishing line managed principally by hand n03487331 a loom powered by hand n03487444 lotion used to soften the hands n03487533 luggage that is light enough to be carried by hand n03487642 outgrown garment passed down from one person to another n03487774 a lawn mower that is operated by hand n03487886 a pump worked by hand n03487963 a puppet with a cloth body and hollow head; fits over the hand n03488111 a support for the hand n03488188 a saw used with one hand for cutting wood n03488438 telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle n03488603 a shovel that is operated by hand n03488784 a metal bar (or length of pipe) used as a lever n03488887 a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand n03489048 a hand-operated lever that controls the throttle valve n03489162 a tool used with workers' hands n03490006 a small towel used to dry the hands or face n03490119 a handcart that has a frame with two low wheels and a ledge at the bottom and handles at the top; used to move crates or other heavy objects n03490324 clothing for the hands n03490449 control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated n03490649 a wheel worked by hand n03490784 an airplane with a bad maintenance record n03490884 anything from which something can be hung n03491032 a glider resembling a large kite; the rider hangs from it while descending from a height n03491178 decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window; "the cold castle walls were covered with hangings" n03491491 a terraced garden at Babylon watered by pumps from the Euphrates; construction attributed to Nebuchadnezzar around 600 BC n03491724 a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging n03491988 a coil of rope or wool or yarn n03492087 a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers n03492250 a place of refuge and comfort and security n03492391 a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers n03492542 a rigid magnetic disk mounted permanently in a drive unit n03492717 a narcotic that is considered relatively strong and likely to cause addiction n03492922 a lightweight protective helmet (plastic or metal) worn by construction workers n03493079 a paved strip beside a motorway (for stopping in emergencies) n03493219 a car that resembles a convertible but has a fixed rigid top n03493333 (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system n03493664 major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile) n03493792 instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal n03493911 a store selling hardware; "in Great Britain they used to call a hardware store an ironmonger's shop" n03494105 living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household n03494278 a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole n03494537 a free-reed instrument in which air is forced through the reeds by bellows n03494706 stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart n03495039 a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute) n03495258 a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers n03495570 a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade n03495671 a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it n03495941 a cannon or similar gun that fires harpoons n03496042 a strong rope for making the catch fast to the harpooner's boat n03496183 a cylindrical log with a device that registers distance n03496296 a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots n03496486 a loosely woven tweed made in the Outer Hebrides n03496612 a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil n03496749 a university in Massachusetts n03496892 farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields n03497100 an inexpensive restaurant n03497182 purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen n03497352 a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock n03497531 a cushion for kneeling on (as when praying in church) n03497657 headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim n03498316 a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim n03498441 a round piece of luggage for carrying hats n03498536 a movable barrier covering a hatchway n03498662 a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open n03498781 a car having a hatchback door n03498866 a comb for separating flax fibers n03498962 a small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood) n03499142 an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship n03499354 a long sturdy pin used by women to secure a hat to their hair n03499468 a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor n03499611 a cloth covering for a service cap with a flap extending over the back of the neck to protect the neck from direct rays of the sun n03499796 a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary n03499907 guitar whose steel strings are twanged while being pressed with a movable steel bar for a glissando effect n03500090 the hole that an anchor rope passes through n03500209 large heavy rope for nautical use n03500295 a knot uniting the ends of two lines n03500389 a bale of hay n03500457 a long-handled fork for turning or lifting hay n03500557 a loft in a barn where hay is stored n03500699 a farm machine that treats hay to cause more rapid and even drying n03500838 a frame attached to a wagon to increase the amount of hay it can carry n03500971 a rack that holds hay for feeding livestock n03501068 wire for tying up bales of hay n03501152 an obstacle on a golf course n03501288 a projection out from one end; "the head of the nail", "a pinhead is the head of a pin" n03501520 (nautical) a toilet on board a boat or ship n03501614 the striking part of a tool; "the head of the hammer" n03501811 (usually plural) the obverse side of a coin that usually bears the representation of a person's head; "call heads or tails!" n03502042 a band worn around or over the head; "the earphones were held in place by a headband" n03502200 a vertical board or panel forming the head of a bedstead n03502331 a garment that covers the head and face n03502509 clothing for the head n03502777 a machine that cuts the heads off grain and moves them into a wagon n03502897 a framing member crossing and supporting the ends of joists, studs, or rafters so as to transfer their weight to parallel joists, studs, or rafters n03503097 brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall n03503233 horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window n03503358 a mooring line that secures the bow of a boat or ship to a wharf n03503477 a gasket to seal a cylinder head n03503567 a gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end n03503718 stable gear consisting of any part of a harness that fits about the horse's head n03503908 the hoist at the pithead of a mine n03503997 a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive n03504205 a protective helmet for the head n03504293 the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins n03504420 the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command; "the general's headquarters were a couple of large tents" n03504723 (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise; "many companies have their headquarters in New York" n03505015 a waterway that feeds water to a mill or water wheel or turbine n03505133 a rest for the head n03505207 a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash n03505383 any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel n03505504 a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin n03505667 receiver consisting of a pair of headphones n03505764 a shop specializing in articles of interest to drug users; "he bought some roach clips and hashish pipes at the head shop" n03505942 a photograph of a person's head n03506028 the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head n03506184 the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe) n03506370 a place of business with equipment and facilities for exercising and improving physical fitness n03506560 a conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person n03506727 an electronic device that amplifies sound and is worn to compensate for poor hearing n03506880 a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle n03507048 a playing card in the major suit that has one or more red hearts on it; "he led the queen of hearts"; "hearts were trumps" n03507241 home symbolized as a part of the fireplace; "driven from hearth and home"; "fighting in defense of their firesides" n03507458 a rug spread out in front of a fireplace n03507554 a stone that forms a hearth n03507658 a pump to maintain circulation during heart surgery; diverts blood from the heart and oxygenates it and then pumps it through the body n03507857 an implant that replaces a natural cardiac valve n03507963 any engine that makes use of heat to do work n03508101 device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room n03508485 device that transfers heat from one liquid to another without allowing them to mix n03508628 the component of a heater or range that transforms fuel or electricity into heat n03508881 heater consisting of electrical heating elements contained in a flexible pad n03509025 utility to warm a building; "the heating system wasn't working"; "they have radiant heating" n03509394 electric heater consisting of a high-power incandescent lamp that emits infrared radiation; "the bathroom could be warmed by an infrared lamp" n03509608 apparatus that extracts heat from a liquid that is at a higher temperature than its surroundings; can be used to transfer heat from a reservoir outside in order to heat a building n03509843 a missile with a guidance system that directs it toward targets emitting infrared radiation (as the emissions of a jet engine) n03510072 a protective covering that protects a spacecraft from overheating on reentry n03510244 a metal conductor specially designed to conduct (and radiate) heat n03510384 a large medieval helmet supported on the shoulders n03510487 a bar used as a lever (as in twisting rope) n03510583 a non-buoyant aircraft that requires a source of power to hold it aloft and to propel it n03510866 an oboe pitched an octave below the ordinary oboe n03510987 duplicator consisting of a gelatin plate from which ink can be taken to make a copy n03511175 a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes n03511333 a garden tool for trimming hedges n03511426 the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation n03511786 (golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft n03511949 the lower end of a ship's mast n03512030 a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician n03512147 an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades n03512452 an apparatus for sending telegraphic messages by using a mirror to turn the sun's rays off and on n03512624 an instrument used to measure the angular separation of two stars that are too far apart to be included in the field of view of an ordinary telescope n03512830 an airport for helicopters n03512911 steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered n03513137 a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows n03513376 armor plate that protects the head n03513627 the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down; "the hem of her dress was stained"; "let down the hem"; "he stitched weights into the curtain's hem"; "it seeped along the hem of his jacket" n03513961 a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia n03514129 a measuring instrument to determine (usually by centrifugation) the relative amounts of corpuscles and plasma in the blood n03514340 a stitch used in sewing hems on skirts and dresses n03514451 a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel n03514588 embroidery similar to drawnwork n03514693 a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups n03514894 a roost for hens at night n03514974 a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery n03515338 emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms n03515500 a medicine made from plants and used to prevent or treat disease or promote health n03515644 a garden for growing herbs n03515728 a statue consisting of a squared stone pillar with a carved head (usually a bearded Hermes) on top; used in ancient Greece as a boundary marker or signpost n03515934 the abode of a hermit n03516011 a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush n03516266 a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern n03516367 a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery n03516647 a reflecting telescope with the mirror slightly tilted to throw the image to the side where it can be viewed n03516844 (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot n03516996 a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified n03517271 antibacterial substance that is a water-soluble powder used in antiseptic soaps and toothpaste n03517427 a nut with a hexagonal shape n03517509 a portable brazier that burns charcoal and has a grill for cooking n03517647 an area where you can be alone n03517760 equipment for the reproduction of sound with high fidelity n03517899 the main altar in a church n03517982 a cannon that can be fired at a high elevation for relatively short ranges n03518135 a tall glass for serving highballs n03518230 a high diving board n03518305 a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs n03518445 a chair for feeding a very young child; has four long legs and a footrest and a detachable tray n03518631 a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed n03518829 cymbals that are operated by a foot pedal n03518943 a fluorescent marker used to mark important passages in a text n03519081 a cosmetic used to highlight the eyes or cheekbones n03519226 a filter that passes frequencies above a certain value and attenuates frequencies below that value n03519387 tower consisting of a multistoried building of offices or apartments; "`tower block' is the British term for `high-rise'" n03519578 a highway n03519674 a dining table in a dining-hall raised on a platform; seats are reserved for distinguished persons n03519848 a handloom in which the warp is carried vertically; for weaving tapestry n03519981 a major road for any form of motor transport n03520275 a transportation system consisting of roads for motor transport n03520399 a tightrope very high above the ground n03520493 a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face n03520654 the handle of a sword or dagger n03520811 any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome n03521076 a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other n03521431 the gatepost on which the gate is hung n03521544 a very high boot; used especially for fishing n03521675 a flask that holds spirits n03521771 protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football and hockey players n03521899 a pocket in rear of trousers n03522003 a stadium for horse shows or horse races n03522100 a roof having sloping ends as well as sloping sides n03522239 a medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux; works by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H2 n03522559 a dose of a narcotic drug n03522634 a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot n03522863 a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls n03522990 a fixed post with a ring to which a horse can be hitched to prevent it from straying n03523134 a fixed horizontal rail to which a horse can be hitched to prevent it from straying n03523288 a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm n03523398 a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears n03523506 a long skirt very narrow below the knees, worn between 1910 and 1914 n03523633 a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride n03523849 a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots n03523987 an ice skate worn for playing hockey; has a short blade and a strong boot to protect the feet and ankles n03524150 sports implement consisting of a stick used by hockey players to move the puck n03524287 an open box attached to a long pole handle; bricks or mortar are carried on the shoulder n03524425 (physics) scientific instrument that traces the path of a charged particle n03524574 a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle n03524745 the handle of a hoe n03524840 a Navajo lodge covered with earth; traditionally built with the entrance facing east n03524976 a large cask especially one holding 63 gals n03525074 lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects n03525252 a cell in a jail or prison n03525372 a stronghold n03525454 a holding device; "a towel holder"; "a cigarette holder"; "an umbrella holder" n03525693 a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial n03525827 a device for holding something n03526062 a pen where livestock is temporarily confined n03526198 an opening deliberately made in or through something n03526805 one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course; "he played 18 holes" n03527000 (poker) a playing card dealt face down and not revealed until the showdown n03527149 silverware serving dishes n03527243 the intermediate photograph (or photographic record) that contains information for reproducing a three-dimensional image by holography n03527444 a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun n03527565 a belt with loops or slots for carrying small hand tools n03527675 (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was kept n03527930 the sepulcher in which Christ's body lay between burial and resurrection n03528100 an institution where people are cared for; "a home for the elderly" n03528263 an appliance that does a particular job in the home n03528523 a computer intended for use in the home n03528622 (basketball) the court where the host team plays its home games n03528761 a farm that supplies the needs of a large estate of establishment n03528901 (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score; "he ruled that the runner failed to touch home" n03529175 a classroom in which all students in a particular grade (or in a division of a grade) meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher who takes attendance and does other administrative business n03529444 a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home n03529629 dwelling that is usually a farmhouse and adjoining land n03529740 the straight stretch of a racetrack leading to the finish line n03529860 television and video equipment designed to reproduce in the home the experience of being in a movie theater n03530041 the mechanism in a guided missile that guides it toward its objective n03530189 a torpedo that is guided to its target (as by the sound of a ship's engines) n03530326 an equal-area projection map of the globe; oceans are distorted in order to minimize the distortion of the continents n03530511 a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors n03530642 a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees n03530803 a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall n03530910 protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; "there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"; "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine" n03531281 a headdress that protects the head and face n03531447 the folding roof of a carriage n03531546 metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes n03531691 (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head n03531808 a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera n03531982 a catch that holds the hood of a car shut n03532080 something believed to bring bad luck n03532187 an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer n03532342 a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something n03532672 a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something n03532919 a catch for locking a door n03533014 an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water; "a bipolar world with the hookah and Turkish coffee versus hamburgers and Coca Cola" n03533392 a kind of fastener used on clothing n03533486 a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose n03533654 a device providing a connection between a power source and a user; "some campsites have electrical hookups for trailers" n03533845 a wrench with a hook that fits over a nut or bolt head n03533972 a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse" n03534429 a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt n03534580 a skirt stiffened with hoops n03534695 slang for a jail n03534776 a kind of vacuum cleaner n03534890 a large dam built in 1933 on the Colorado River in Nevada n03535024 chest for storage of clothing (trousseau) and household goods in anticipation of marriage n03535186 a garden where hops are grown n03535284 funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below n03535429 a machine used for picking hops n03535526 a tall pole to support the wires on which the hop plant is trained n03535647 a loosely woven coarse fabric of cotton or linen; used in clothing n03535780 gymnastic apparatus consisting of a bar supported in a horizontal position by uprights at both ends n03535970 a mechanical drawing of an object as if made by a plane cutting through it horizontally n03536122 the horizontal airfoil of an aircraft's tail assembly that is fixed and to which the elevator is hinged n03536348 a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line; "park the car on the level" n03536568 the horizontal stabilizer and elevator in the tail assembly of an aircraft n03536761 an alarm device that makes a loud warning sound n03536931 a high pommel of a Western saddle (usually metal covered with leather) n03537085 a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it n03537241 a device having the shape of a horn; "horns at the ends of a new moon"; "the hornof an anvil"; "the cleat had two horns" n03537412 a button that you press to activate the horn of an automobile n03537550 an ancient (now obsolete) single-reed woodwind; usually made of bone n03537714 a diagram of the positions of the planets and signs of the zodiac at a particular time and place n03537866 something that inspires dislike; something horrible; "the painting that others found so beautiful was a horror to him" n03538037 a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs n03538179 a conveyance (railroad car or trailer) for transporting racehorses n03538300 an early form of streetcar that was drawn by horses n03538406 heavy cart; drawn by a horse; used for farm work n03538542 a cloth for the trapping of a horse n03538634 a wheeled vehicle drawn by one or more horses n03538817 a fabric made from fibers taken from the mane or tail of horses; used for upholstery n03538957 a wig made of horsehair; "the English judiciary wear their traditional horsehair wigs" n03539103 an early term for an automobile; "when automobiles first replaced horse-drawn carriages they were called horseless carriages" n03539293 a large pistol (usually in a holster) formerly carried by horsemen n03539433 U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof n03539546 game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes n03539678 a trail for horses n03539754 a whip for controlling horses n03539875 a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas n03540090 man's close-fitting garment of the 16th and 17th centuries covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet n03540267 socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear) n03540476 a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order) n03540595 a health facility where patients receive treatment n03540914 a single bed with a frame in three sections so the head or middle or foot can be raised as required n03541091 a room in a hospital for the care of patients n03541269 a ship built to serve as a hospital; used for wounded in wartime n03541393 a military train built to transport wounded troops to a hospital n03541537 inexpensive supervised lodging (especially for youths on bicycling trips) n03541696 a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers n03541923 balloon for travel through the air in a basket suspended below a large bag of heated air n03542073 a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the growth of plants n03542220 a journal bearing (as of a railroad car) that has overheated n03542333 a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services n03542605 a building that houses both a hotel and a casino n03542727 a business establishment that combines a casino and a hotel n03542860 a bedroom (usually with bath) in a hotel n03543012 a direct telephone line between two officials n03543112 skin-tight very short pants worn by young women as an outer garment n03543254 a portable electric appliance for heating or cooking or keeping food warm n03543394 a car modified to increase its speed and acceleration n03543511 a lively entertainment spot n03543603 a very large tub (large enough for more than one bather) filled with hot water n03543735 a stoppered receptacle (usually made of rubber) that is to be filled with hot water and used for warming a bed or parts of the body n03543945 textile with a pattern of small broken or jagged checks n03544143 a sandglass that runs for sixty minutes n03544238 the shorter hand of a clock that points to the hours n03544360 a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; "he has a house on Cape Cod"; "she felt she had to get out of the house" n03545150 a building in which something is sheltered or located; "they had a large carriage house" n03545470 a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling n03545585 lights that illuminate the audience's part of a theater or other auditorium n03545756 an unstable construction with playing cards; "he built three levels of his cardcastle before it collapsed" n03545961 (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences n03546112 paint used to cover the exterior woodwork of a house n03546235 the roof of a house; "shout it from the housetops" n03546340 structures collectively in which people are housed n03546766 a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component n03547054 small crude shelter used as a dwelling n03547229 a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines n03547397 a (usually canopied) seat for riding on the back of a camel or elephant n03547530 a sandal with flat heels and an upper of woven leather straps n03547658 the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes n03547861 a system of air transportation in which local airports offer air transportation to a central airport where long-distance flights are available n03548086 cap that fits over the hub of a wheel n03548195 toweling consisting of coarse absorbent cotton or linen fabric n03548320 a woman's fitted jacket n03548402 plaything consisting of a tubular plastic hoop for swinging around the hips n03548533 a ship that has been wrecked and abandoned n03548626 the frame or body of ship n03548797 a suspension bridge at Hull, England; 4,626 feet long n03548930 a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl n03549097 a top that makes a humming noise as it spins n03549199 a high mobility, multipurpose, military vehicle with four-wheel drive n03549350 a watch with a hinged metal lid to protect the crystal n03549473 a large sharp knife with a handle shaped to fit the grip n03549589 a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races n03549732 a deck at the top of a passenger ship n03549897 an oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds; candlestick with a glass chimney n03550153 temporary military shelter n03550289 a cage (usually made of wood and wire mesh) for small animals n03550420 an encampment of huts (chiefly military) n03550533 any of a group of anticonvulsant drugs used in treating epilepsy n03550671 an antihypertensive drug (trade name Apresoline) that dilates blood vessels; used (often with a diuretic) to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure n03550916 a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks n03551084 brake system in which a brake pedal moves a piston in the master cylinder; brake fluid then applies great force to the brake pads or shoes n03551395 press in which a force applied by a piston to a small area is transmitted through water to another piston having a large area n03551582 a water pump that uses the kinetic energy of flowing water to force a small fraction of that water to a reservoir at a higher level n03551790 a mechanism operated by the resistance offered or the pressure transmitted when a liquid is forced through a small opening or tube n03552001 a transmission that depends on a hydraulic system n03552169 a diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension n03552449 turbine consisting of a large and efficient version of a water wheel used to drive an electric generator n03552639 diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema n03552749 a speedboat that is equipped with winglike structures that lift it so that it skims the water at high speeds; "the museum houses a replica of the jet hydroplane that broke the record" n03553019 a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through; "the fins of a fish act as hydrofoils" n03553248 a nuclear weapon that releases atomic energy by union of light (hydrogen) nuclei at high temperatures to form helium n03553486 a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid n03553708 a narcotic analgesic (trade name Dilaudid) used to treat moderate to severe pain n03553908 anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Plaquenil) used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and malaria and lupus erythematosus n03554131 a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness n03554375 a wet and dry bulb hygrometer n03554460 measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere n03554645 hygrometer that shows variations in the relative humidity of the atmosphere n03554795 a poisonous crystalline alkaloid (isometric with atropine but more potent); used to treat excess motility of the gastrointestinal tract n03555006 a large chamber in which the oxygen pressure is above normal for the atmosphere; used in treating breathing disorders or carbon monoxide poisoning n03555217 a roller coaster that goes up 200 feet or higher and can catapult riders from 0 to 70 mph in 4 seconds by motors originally designed to launch rockets n03555426 a huge supermarket (usually built on the outskirts of a town) n03555564 a hollow needle n03555662 a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections n03555862 an altimeter that uses the boiling point of water to determine land elevation n03555996 X ray of the uterus and Fallopian tubes; usually done in diagnosing infertility (to see if there any blockages) n03556173 girder having a cross section resembling the letter `I' n03556281 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic; "daily use of ibuprofen can irritate the stomach" n03556679 an ax used by mountain climbers for cutting footholds in ice n03556811 a sailing vessel with runners and a cross-shaped frame; suitable for traveling over ice n03556992 a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation n03557141 a small cube of artificial ice; used for cooling drinks n03557270 a teaspoon with a long handle n03557360 an ice rink for playing ice hockey n03557512 a house for storing ice n03557590 an electric refrigerator to supply ice cubes n03557692 an appliance included in some electric refrigerators for making ice cubes n03557840 a waterproof bag filled with ice: applied to the body (especially the head) to cool or reduce swelling n03558007 pick consisting of a steel rod with a sharp point; used for breaking up blocks of ice n03558176 a rink with a floor of ice for ice hockey or ice skating; "the crowd applauded when she skated out onto the ice" n03558404 skate consisting of a boot with a steel blade fitted to the sole n03558633 tongs for lifting blocks of ice n03558739 a tray for making cubes of ice in a refrigerator n03558841 (formerly) a horse-drawn wagon that delivered ice door to door n03558971 a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church n03559144 the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject; "religious iconography"; "the propagandistic iconography of a despot" n03559373 the first practical television-camera for picture pickup; invented in 1923 by Vladimir Kosma Zworykin n03559531 a likeness of a person's face constructed from descriptions given to police; uses a set of transparencies of various facial features that can be combined to build up a picture of the person sought n03559841 a trail that extends 1,100 miles from Anchorage over the Alaska Range to Nome n03559999 a pulley on a shaft that presses against a guide belt to guide or tighten it n03560161 a material effigy that is worshipped; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god" n03560430 an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome n03560567 the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine n03560860 an induction coil that converts current from a battery into the high-voltage current required by spark plugs n03561047 a key that operates the ignition switch of an automotive engine n03561169 switch that operates a solenoid that closes a circuit to operate the starter n03561345 a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand n03561573 a hostel for pilgrims in Turkey n03561657 covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles) n03561889 a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Imavate and Tofranil) used to treat clinical depression n03562126 something copied or derived from an original n03562262 a copy that is represented as the original n03562408 a heating element that is immersed in the liquid that is to be heated (as in a hot-water tank) n03562565 a bandage of cloth impregnated with a substance (e.g., plaster of Paris) that hardens soon after it is applied n03562739 any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body n03562958 a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response n03563200 a printer that prints by mechanical impacts n03563358 the baggage and equipment carried by an army n03563460 the blade of a rotor (as in the compressor of a jet engine) n03563611 a piece of luggage carried on top of a coach n03563710 a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue n03563967 instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end n03564667 commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country n03564849 (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster; "the dentist took an impression for use in preparing an inlay" n03565051 a school of late 19th century French painters who pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light n03565288 a device produced by pressure on a surface n03565402 a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation) n03565565 an explosive device that is improvised n03565710 a turbine that is driven by jets direct against the blades n03565830 a wood or metal receptacle placed on your desk to hold your incoming material n03565991 a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel) n03566193 a furnace for incinerating (especially to dispose of refuse) n03566329 a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal n03566555 a measuring instrument for measuring the angle of magnetic dip (as from an airplane) n03566730 an instrument showing the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizon n03566860 a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay n03567066 apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants n03567325 diuretic (trade name Lozal) used in the treatment of hypertension n03567474 the building in Philadelphia where the Declaration of Independence was signed n03567635 (computer science) a register used to determine the address of an operand n03567788 a large sailing ship that was engaged in the British trade with India n03567912 a bottle-shaped club used in exercises n03568008 a trail through the wilderness worn by Amerindians n03568117 a device for showing the operating condition of some system n03568430 a protease inhibitor (trade name Crixivan) used for treating HIV n03568561 a concealed lighting fixture n03568653 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin) n03568818 a coil for producing a high voltage from a low-voltage source n03569014 an electrical device (typically a conducting coil) that introduces inductance into a circuit n03569174 a canal that is operated by one or more industries n03569293 a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces n03569494 an air pump operated by hand to inflate something (as a tire) n03569657 an anti-TNF compound (trade name Remicade) consisting of an antibody directed against TNF; it is given intravenously at one-month to three-month intervals; used in treatment of regional enteritis and rheumatoid arthritis n03569964 the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area; "the industrial base of Japan" n03570372 the basic structure or features of a system or organization n03570526 metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling n03570709 a component of a mixture or compound n03570838 a gas that produces general anesthesia when inhaled n03571155 a medication to be taken by inhaling it n03571280 a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion n03571439 a contrivance for injecting (e.g., water into the boiler of a steam engine or particles into an accelerator etc.) n03571625 a bottle of ink n03571706 a cartridge that contains ink and can be replaced n03571853 an eraser that removes ink marks n03571942 a printer that produces characters by projecting electrically charged droplets of ink n03572107 a linen tape used for trimming as a decoration n03572205 a tray or stand for writing implements and containers for ink n03572321 a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped n03572449 a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface n03572631 (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place n03572832 manifold that carries vaporized fuel from the carburetor to the inlet valves of the cylinders n03573005 an inflatable rubber tube that fits inside the casing of a pneumatic tire n03573154 a component of production; something that goes into the production of output n03573282 an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted n03573464 a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one n03573574 caliper for measuring inside dimensions (the size of a cavity or hole); points on its legs curve outward n03573739 a clinch with the end of the line inside the loop n03573848 the inner sole of a shoe or boot where the foot rests n03574004 a product of your creative thinking and work; "he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists"; "after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality" n03574243 the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot n03574416 medical apparatus that puts a liquid into a cavity drop by drop n03574555 an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated n03574816 a device that requires skill for proper use n03575240 an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end n03575691 an instrument designed and used to take the life of a condemned person n03575958 an instrument designed and used to punish a condemned person n03576215 an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person n03576443 glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo) n03576617 an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container n03576779 a manifold consisting of a pipe to carry fuel to each cylinder in an internal-combustion engine n03576955 a valve that controls the flow of fluid through an intake n03577090 a microelectronic computer circuit incorporated into a chip or semiconductor; a whole system rather than a single component n03577312 a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure n03577474 a computer network similar to but separate from the internet; devoted to the dissemination of information to and for the Intelligence Community n03577672 a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft n03577818 a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams n03578055 a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc n03578251 a ballistic missile that is capable of traveling from one continent to another n03578435 (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases) n03578656 (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals) n03578981 any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves n03579137 an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus n03579355 decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior n03579538 a door that closes off rooms within a building n03579699 a layer placed between other layers n03579791 a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting; "car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock" n03579982 a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine n03580518 a drive mounted inside of a computer n03580615 a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange n03580845 a telephonic intercommunication system linking different rooms in a building or ship etc n03580990 a device for automatically interrupting an electric current n03581125 a junction where one street or road crosses another n03581354 one of the system of highways linking major cities in the 48 contiguous states of the United States n03581531 small opening between things n03581634 a drug that can produce a state of intoxication n03581756 a restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software n03581897 an artificial lens that is implanted into the eye of someone to replace a damaged natural lens or someone who has had a cataract removed n03582096 contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus n03582305 an anesthetic that produces anesthesia when injected into the circulatory system n03582508 X-ray picture of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque dye n03582658 a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation n03582840 a box pleat reversed so that the fullness is turned inward n03582959 an electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current n03583109 drug used to treat certain fungal infection (as athlete's foot) n03583252 a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing n03583419 a type of reaction-propulsion engine to propel rockets in space; a stream of positive ions is accelerated to a high velocity by an electric field n03583621 a measuring instrument that measures the amount of ionizing radiation n03583809 a vacuum pump that removes gas by ionizing the atoms or molecules and adsorbing them on a metal surface n03583967 a medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning) n03584111 an inhaled bronchodilator (trade name Atrovent) n03584254 (trademark) a pocket-sized device used to play music files n03584400 (trademark) an iPod that can also play video files n03584526 an antidepressant drug that acts as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor n03584649 diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening n03584829 home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth n03585073 a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head n03585337 implement used to brand live stock n03585438 metal shackles; for hands or legs n03585551 a wooden warship of the 19th century that is plated with iron or steel armor n03585682 a foundry where cast iron is produced n03585778 (c. 1840) an early term for a locomotive n03585875 garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed; "there was a basketful of ironing to do" n03586090 narrow padded board on collapsible supports; used for ironing clothes n03586219 respirator that produces alternations in air pressure in a chamber surrounding a patient's chest to force air into and out of the lungs thus providing artificial respiration n03586448 instrument of torture consisting of a hollow iron frame shaped like the human body and lined with spikes to impale the victim n03586631 the merchandise that is sold in an ironmonger's shop n03586760 work made of iron (gratings or rails or railings etc); "the houses had much ornamental ironwork" n03586911 the workplace where iron is smelted or where iron goods are made n03587050 merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name n03587205 a ditch to supply dry land with water artificially n03587318 a zone or area resembling an island n03587442 a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression n03587623 a widely used inhalation anesthetic n03587715 antibacterial drug (trade name Nydrazid) used to treat tuberculosis n03587874 drug (trade name Isuprel) used to treat bronchial asthma and to stimulate the heart n03588046 drug (trade name Isordil) used to treat angina pectoris and congestive heart failure n03588216 a voluminous cotton outer garment (usually white) traditionally worn by Muslim women of northern Africa and the Middle East; covers the entire body n03588414 a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection; "they reduced the price on many items" n03588668 an oral antifungal drug (trade name Sporanox) taken for cases of fungal nail disease n03588841 a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt n03588951 tool for exerting pressure or lifting n03589093 one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince n03589220 small flag indicating a ship's nationality n03589313 game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks n03589513 an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug n03589672 a small ball at which players aim in lawn bowling n03589791 a short coat n03590306 an outer wrapping or casing; "phonograph records were sold in cardboard jackets" n03590475 the tough metal shell casing for certain kinds of ammunition n03590588 plaything consisting of a toy clown that jumps out of a box when the lid is opened n03590732 a light used as a lure in hunting or fishing at night n03590841 lantern carved from a pumpkin n03590932 a carpenter's plane for rough finishing n03591028 screw-operated jack n03591116 (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps n03591313 a lightweight cotton cloth with a smooth and slightly stiff finish; used for clothing and bandages n03591465 a thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws n03591592 a loom with an attachment for forming openings for the passage of the shuttle between the warp threads; used in weaving figured fabrics n03591798 a highly figured fabric woven on a Jacquard loom n03591901 a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing n03592055 a slit in a garment that exposes material of a different color underneath; used in Renaissance clothing n03592245 a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) n03592669 a shutter made of angled slats n03592773 upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame n03592931 a transmitter used to broadcast electronic jamming n03593034 a kind of sedan chair used in India n03593122 a jar for holding jellies or preserves n03593222 lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient n03593362 lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer n03593526 a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles n03593862 a kind of artificial heart that has been used with some success n03594010 an open two-wheeled one-horse cart formerly widely used in Ireland n03594148 a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events n03594277 holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object n03594523 hydraulic tool inserted into a wrecked vehicle and used to pry the wreckage apart in order to provide access to people trapped inside n03594734 (usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear n03594945 a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain n03595055 a loose cloak with a hood; worn in the Middle East and northern Africa n03595179 something indescribable n03595264 a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times n03595409 a large wine bottle (holds 4/5 of a gallon) n03595523 a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric n03595614 a close-fitting pullover shirt n03595737 a cross with equal arms, each terminating in a small crossbar n03595860 an airplane powered by one or more jet engines n03596099 an extendible bridge for loading passengers onto large commercial airplanes; provides protected access to the plane from the gate n03596285 a gas turbine produces a stream of hot gas that propels a jet plane by reaction propulsion n03596543 a large jet plane that carries passengers n03596639 the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm n03596787 a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry n03597147 an optical instrument used by jewelers; has one or more lenses and is used to view features not readily seen n03597317 a headdress adorned with jewels n03597469 an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) n03597916 a small lyre-shaped musical instrument that is placed between the teeth and played by twanging a wire tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity n03598151 any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast) n03598299 a spar that extends the bowsprit n03598385 a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it n03598515 a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water n03598646 any small mast on a sailing vessel; especially the mizzenmast of a yawl n03598783 fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines n03598930 a puzzle that requires you to reassemble a picture that has been mounted on a stiff base and cut into interlocking pieces n03599111 a crowbar fitted with a claw for pulling nails n03599212 something excellent of its kind; "the bike was a jimdandy" n03599351 a short crowbar; "in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy" n03599486 a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger; pulled by one person n03599628 a workplace; as in the expression "on the job"; n03599761 an object worked on; a result produced by working; "he held the job in his left hand and worked on it with his right" n03599964 a government office in a town where information about available jobs is displayed and where unemployment benefits are administered n03600169 a terminal designed for a particular application n03600285 flared trousers ending at the calves; worn with riding boots n03600475 a short riding boot that fastens with a buckle at the side n03600617 a university in Baltimore n03600722 fine woodwork done by a joiner n03600806 marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking n03600977 junction by which parts or objects are joined together n03601335 a disreputable place of entertainment n03601442 a pinpoint bomb guidance device that can be strapped to a gravity bomb thus converting dumb bombs into smart bombs n03601638 a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together n03601840 beam used to support floors or roofs n03601964 a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester n03602081 a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work n03602194 a large drinking bowl n03602267 a Chinese god worshipped in the form of an idol n03602365 a Chinese temple or shrine for idol worship n03602465 the part of the axle contained by a bearing n03602562 a record book as a physical object n03602686 the bearing of a journal n03602790 metal housing for a journal bearing n03602883 a manual control consisting of a vertical handle that can move freely in two directions; used as an input device to computers or to devices controlled by computers n03603119 a one-way peephole in a door n03603199 a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox n03603442 a structure of vertical and horizontal rods where children can climb and play n03603594 any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails n03603722 a large bottle with a narrow mouth n03603878 a crude idol of Krishna n03603958 a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers n03604156 a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin n03604311 a very large jet plane n03604400 a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing n03604536 a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen n03604629 a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections n03604763 a coverall worn by children n03604843 a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire; "it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads" n03605073 plaything consisting of a toy figure with movable joints that can be made to dance by pulling strings n03605233 a length of rope (usually with handles on each end) that is swung around while someone jumps over it n03605417 a folding seat in an automobile n03605504 one-piece uniform worn by parachutists n03605598 one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist's uniform n03605722 the place where two or more things come together n03605915 something that joins or connects n03606106 a junction unit for connecting 2 cables without the need for plugs n03606251 a shop that sells cheap secondhand goods n03606347 an enclosure within a courtroom for the jury n03606465 a temporary mast to replace one that has broken off n03606572 street names for ketamine n03606719 (Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine; believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham; Muslims turn in its direction when praying n03607029 a carved doll wearing the costume of a particular Pueblo spirit; usually presented to a child as a gift n03607186 an Arab headdress consisting of a square piece of cloth folded into a triangle and fastened over the crown by an agal n03607358 a Japanese (paper or silk) wall hanging; usually narrow with a picture or writing on it and a roller at the bottom n03607527 a cap that is wrapped around by a turban and worn by Muslim religious elders n03607659 a type of submachine gun made in Russia n03607756 an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors n03607923 a long tunic worn by many people from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars) n03608074 a fighter plane used for suicide missions by Japanese pilots in World War II n03608224 a suspension bridge between Kyushu and Honshu n03608356 antibiotic (trade name Kantrex) used to treat severe infections n03608504 (Swahili) a long garment (usually white) with long sleeves; worn by men in East Africa n03608661 trade name for a fixed-combination antidiarrheal drug that use kaolin as the adsorbent and pectin as the emollient n03608870 the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant; "in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults" n03609147 measures thermal conductivity n03609235 a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos n03609397 a toy wind instrument that has a membrane that makes a sound when you hum into the mouthpiece n03609542 one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability n03609786 river boat with a shallow draught and a keel but no sails; used to carry freight; moved by rowing or punting or towing n03609959 a longitudinal beam connected to the keel of ship to strengthen it n03610098 the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress n03610270 something of sentimental value n03610418 small cask or barrel n03610524 outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog n03610682 a cap with a flat circular top and a visor n03610836 medical instrument to examine the cornea in order to detect irregularities in its anterior surface n03610992 a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck n03611169 the part of a metal typeface that projects beyond its body n03611314 optical device consisting of a transparent cell with two electrodes between two polarizing media; passes light only if the two planes of polarization are parallel; used as a high-speed shutter or to modulate a laser beam n03611590 a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP n03612010 a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost n03612134 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Orudis or Orudis KT or Oruvail) n03612378 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Torodal) that is given only orally n03612559 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Acular and Toradol) that is administered only intramuscularly n03612814 a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid n03612965 a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it n03613294 metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated n03613592 a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed n03613873 holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung n03614007 device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like n03614383 a buffer that keeps track of key strokes until the computer is ready to respond to them n03614532 a musical instrument that is played by means of a keyboard n03614782 the hole where a key is inserted n03614887 a handsaw with a long narrow blade for cutting short radius curves; similar to a compass saw n03615037 a circular ring of metal for holding keys n03615133 the central building block at the top of an arch or vault n03615300 a coarse homespun cotton cloth made in India n03615406 a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms n03615563 a military uniform made of khaki fabric n03615655 a headscarf worn by observant Muslim women that hangs down to just above the waist n03615790 a curved steel knife with a razor-sharp edge used in combat by the Gurkhas; has cultural and religious significance in Nepal n03615987 an iron bucket used for hoisting in wells or mining n03616091 pleat in back of a straight skirt to allow ease in walking n03616225 scientific instrument consisting of an electronic circuit that permits only voltage pulses of predetermined height to pass n03616428 a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden n03616763 a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body n03616979 a glove made of fine soft leather (as kidskin) n03617095 a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks n03617312 a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland n03617480 a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese n03617594 a cathode-ray tube in a television receiver; translates the received signal into a picture on a luminescent screen n03617834 a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture n03618101 (chess) the weakest but the most important piece n03618219 one of the four playing cards in a deck bearing the picture of a king n03618339 a checker that has been moved to the opponent's first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward n03618546 bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle n03618678 post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss n03618797 a laboratory apparatus for producing a gas (usually hydrogen sulfide) by the action of a liquid on a solid without heating n03618982 a Scottish church n03619050 a ceremonial four-inch curved dagger that Sikh men and women are obliged to wear at all times n03619196 a long dress worn by women n03619275 a garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages n03619396 gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose n03619650 a case for containing a set of articles n03619793 a knapsack (usually for a soldier) n03619890 a room equipped for preparing meals n03620052 a home appliance used in preparing food n03620353 small kitchen n03620443 a small garden where vegetables are grown n03620600 an unattached counter in a kitchen that permits access from all sides n03620730 a wooden friction match that will light on any granular surface; useful to light wood or gas stoves n03620889 a sink in a kitchen n03620967 a table in the kitchen n03621049 a utensil used in preparing food n03621377 hardware utensils for use in a kitchen n03621473 plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string n03621694 a barrage balloon with lobes at one end that keep it headed into the wind n03621826 a bob on a kite to provide balance n03621935 excessively garish or sentimental art; usually considered in bad taste n03622058 a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles n03622207 a closed surface with only one side; formed by passing one end of a tube through the side of the tube and joining it with the other end n03622401 carbon arc lamp that emits an intense light used in producing films n03622526 an electron tube used to generate or amplify electromagnetic radiation in the microwave region by velocity modulation n03622698 the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee n03622839 a brace worn to strengthen the knee n03622931 a sock or stocking that reaches up to just below the knees n03623073 a board (sometimes cushioned) for someone to kneel on n03623198 protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football or baseball or hockey players n03623338 armor plate that protects the knee n03623448 a small inexpensive mass-produced article n03623556 edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle n03624134 a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point n03624400 the blade of a knife n03624497 the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife n03624653 a single pleat turned in one direction n03624767 a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa) n03624966 needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine n03625226 a basic knitting stitch n03625355 a fabric made by knitting n03625539 a textile machine that makes knitted fabrics n03625646 needle consisting of a slender rod with pointed ends; usually used in pairs n03625783 a stitch taken in knitting n03625943 knitted clothing n03626014 a round handle n03626115 a circular rounded projection or protuberance n03626272 an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger n03626418 a small knob n03626502 a short wooden club with a heavy knob on one end; used by aborigines in southern Africa n03626658 a sloop with a simplified rig and no bowsprit n03626760 a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door n03626925 an unauthorized copy or imitation n03627021 chloral hydrate in combination with alcohol; usually administered surreptitiously to make the drinker unconscious n03627232 any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object n03627819 a whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners n03627954 a joint allowing movement in one plane only n03628071 a cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids n03628215 Japanese stringed instrument that resembles a zither; has a rectangular wooden sounding board and usually 13 silk strings that are plucked with the fingers n03628421 a pen for livestock in southern Africa n03628511 citadel of a Russian town n03628590 citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government n03628728 a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade n03628831 a Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn) n03628984 a measuring instrument used to measure the speed of sound n03629100 an oriental rug woven by Kurds that is noted for fine colors and durability n03629231 a loose collarless shirt worn by many people on the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars or pyjama) n03629401 an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex n03629520 a shallow drinking cup with two handles; used in ancient Greece n03629643 scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure) n03629857 a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons n03629986 a workplace for the conduct of scientific research n03630262 a workbench in a laboratory n03630383 a light coat worn to protect clothing from substances used while working in a laboratory n03630544 antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure) n03630849 a penal institution for political prisoners who are used as forced labor n03630992 a vast labyrinth built in Crete by Daedalus at the command of Minos in order to contain the Minotaur n03631177 a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns n03631445 a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) n03631710 work consisting of (or resembling) lace fabric n03631811 a hard glossy coating n03631922 a decorative work made of wood and covered with lacquer and often inlaid with ivory or precious metals n03632100 ball used in playing lacrosse n03632189 a blank gap or missing part n03632277 steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down n03632577 the backrest of a chair that consists of two uprights with connecting slats n03632729 a chair with a ladder-back n03632852 a fire engine carrying ladders n03632963 a woman's restroom in a public (or semipublic) building n03633091 a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another n03633341 a small chapel in a church; dedicated to the Virgin Mary n03633474 goods (or wreckage) on the sea bed that is attached to a buoy so that it can be recovered n03633632 an Australian percussion instrument used for playing bush music; a long stick with bottle caps nailed loosely to it; played by hitting it with a stick or banging it on the ground n03633886 a heavy woodscrew with a square or hexagonal head that is driven in with a wrench n03634034 dwelling built on piles in or near a lake; specifically in prehistoric villages n03634189 the largest reservoir in the United States; located in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona and formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River; the center of a recreational area n03634469 the second largest reservoir in the United States; located in southern Utah and north central Arizona and formed by the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River n03634723 the Volta river in southeastern has been dammed to create one of the world's largest man-made lakes n03634899 support column consisting of a steel cylinder filled with concrete n03635032 a monastery for lamas n03635108 short and decorative hanging for a shelf edge or top of a window casing n03635236 a scarf that covers a knight's helmet n03635330 a fabric interwoven with threads of metal; "she wore a gold lame dress" n03635452 thin plate n03635516 a clean room free of all extraneous particles; used in fabricating microprocessors n03635668 a sheet of material made by bonding two or more sheets or layers n03635932 a layered structure n03636062 a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is very effective in combination with zidovudine in treating AIDS and HIV n03636248 an artificial source of visible illumination n03636649 a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs n03636891 a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp n03637027 housing that holds a lamp (as in a movie projector) n03637181 a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight) n03637318 a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view n03637480 a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room n03637618 a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions n03637787 an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance n03637898 a narrow window having a lancet arch and without tracery n03638014 a four-wheel covered carriage with a roof divided into two parts (front and back) that can be let down separately n03638180 a space vehicle that is designed to land on the moon or another planet n03638321 structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods n03638511 an intermediate platform in a staircase n03638623 naval craft designed for putting ashore troops and equipment n03638743 a flap on the underside of the wing that is lowered to slow the plane for landing n03638883 an undercarriage that supports the weight of the plane when it is on the ground n03639077 a bag-shaped fishnet on a long handle to take a captured fish from the water n03639230 one of two parts of the landing gear of a helicopter n03639360 platform from which passengers and cargo can be (un)loaded n03639497 a telephone line that travels over terrestrial circuits; "a land line can be wire or fiber optics or microwave" n03639675 an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over n03639880 a government office where business relating to public lands is transacted n03640011 a genre of art dealing with the depiction of natural scenery n03640166 painting depicting an expanse of natural scenery n03640288 a garden laid out for esthetic effect; "they spent a great deal of money on the landscaping" n03640456 component consisting of a side piece opposite the moldboard n03640589 a narrow way or road n03640660 a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic n03640850 an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep) n03640988 light in a transparent protective case n03641134 a small pinion having cylindrical bars instead of teeth, used chiefly in inexpensive clocks n03641302 (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships n03641451 a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle n03641569 a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon n03641706 a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches" n03641947 the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs; "his lap was covered with food stains" n03642144 a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery n03642341 writing board used on the lap as a table or desk n03642444 lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar n03642573 joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together n03642716 a small lap on a garment or headdress n03642806 a portable computer small enough to use in your lap n03642928 the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose n03643149 a medical instrument for examining the larynx n03643253 an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light n03643491 a smart bomb that seeks the laser light reflected off of the target and uses it to correct its descent; "laser-guided bombs cannot be used in cloudy weather" n03643737 electrostatic printer that focuses a laser beam to form images that are transferred to paper electrostatically n03643907 leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip n03644073 rope that is used for fastening something to something else; "the boats were held together by lashings" n03644248 any improvised arrangement for temporary use n03644378 a long noosed rope used to catch animals n03644532 holding device shaped like a human foot that is used to fashion or repair shoes n03644698 yarn that has an elastic core wound around with cotton or silk or nylon or rayon threads n03644858 catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove n03645011 spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key n03645168 a leather strap or thong used to attach a sandal or shoe to the foot n03645290 key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door n03645411 opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside n03645577 a triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean n03645730 the rig on a lateen-rigged sailing vessel n03645866 a palace that served as the residence of the popes until the 14th century n03646020 a water-base paint that has a latex binder n03646148 a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework n03646296 machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool n03646546 club consisting of a heavy stick (often bamboo) bound with iron; used by police in India n03646695 a cross with the lowest arm being longer than the others n03646809 a public toilet in a military area n03646916 framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal n03647108 narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient n03647291 prerecorded laughter added to the soundtrack of a radio or television show n03647423 a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck n03647520 armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket n03647691 a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched n03647872 a self-service laundry (service mark Laundromat) where coin-operated washing machines are available to individual customers n03648066 workplace where clothes are washed and ironed n03648219 garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering n03648431 handcart for moving a load of laundry n03648527 any of various detergents designed for use in a washing machine for clothing n03648667 van that picks up and delivers laundry; "a laundry truck stops by every week" n03648804 (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory n03649003 a skirt consisting of a rectangle of calico or printed cotton; worn by Polynesians (especially Samoans) n03649161 jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck n03649288 (Old Testament) large basin used by a priest in an ancient Jewish temple to perform ritual ablutions n03649459 a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws n03649674 chair left outside for use on a lawn or in a garden n03649797 furniture intended for use on a lawn or in a garden n03649909 garden tool for mowing grass on lawns n03650084 a mild cathartic n03650173 single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance; "slices of hard-boiled egg on a bed of spinach" n03650551 kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a new baby n03650682 dummy in the form of an artist's jointed model of the human body n03650803 hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy) n03650973 long chain stitches arranged in flower patterns n03651084 mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil n03651265 thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing n03651388 a battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte; each cell generates about 2 volts n03651605 wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line n03651739 forward edge of an airfoil n03651843 rein to direct the horse's head left or right n03651947 (nautical) plumb line for determining depth n03652100 pencil that has graphite as the marking substance n03652226 hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door) n03652389 long narrow spring consisting of several layers of metal springs bracketed together n03652530 a tall round marble campanile in Pisa that is not perpendicular; construction was begun in 1174 n03652729 rough shelter whose roof has only one slope n03652826 tent that is attached to the side of a building n03652932 restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal n03653110 fabric made to look like leather n03653220 implement consisting of a strip of leather n03653376 work made of leather n03653454 voltaic cell that produces approximately 1.5 volts n03653583 desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer n03653740 classroom where lectures are given n03653833 leather shorts often worn with suspenders; worn especially by men and boys in Bavaria n03653975 top rail of a fence or balustrade n03654086 an anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium n03654374 the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left; "the batter flied out to left" n03654576 a cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg n03654826 one of the supports for a piece of furniture n03655072 a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle) n03655295 (trademark) a child's plastic construction set for making mechanical models n03655470 an electrostatic capacitor of historical interest n03655589 a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon) n03655720 informal clothing designed to be worn when you are relaxing n03655838 an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory n03656011 a grove of lemon trees n03656091 library that provides books for use outside the building n03656231 a section of something that is long and narrow; "a length of timber"; "a length of tubing" n03656374 remedy that eases pain and discomfort n03656484 a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images n03656957 electronic equipment that uses a magnetic or electric field in order to focus a beam of electrons n03657121 cap used to keep lens free of dust when not in use n03657239 a clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation n03657511 a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance n03657825 the size dose that will cause death n03657918 a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened n03658102 case for carrying letters n03658185 dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books n03658373 drug (trade name Lorfan) that is related to morphine but that counteracts the respiratory depression produced by morphine poisoning but without affecting its analgesic effects n03658635 an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing n03658759 a pier that provides a landing place on a river n03658858 indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid n03659122 intersection of a railway and a road on the same level; barriers close road when trains pass n03659292 a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum n03659686 a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock n03659809 a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum n03659950 a lock whose tumblers are levers that must be raised to a given position so that the bolt can move n03660124 a popular brand of jeans n03660228 the bell of Independence Hall; rung 8 July 1776 to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence n03660394 close-fitting conical cap worn as a symbol of liberty during the French Revolution and in the U.S. before 1800 n03660562 a slow cargo ship built during World War II n03660664 a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study n03660909 a room where books are kept; "they had brandy in the library" n03661043 a building that houses a collection of books and other materials n03661180 a plate mounted on the front and back of car and bearing the car's registration number n03661340 a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.; "he raised the piano lid" n03661621 a measuring system that detects and locates objects on the same principle as radar but uses light from a laser; a potential technology for detecting air turbulence that can affect aircraft n03661861 a recreational facility including a swimming pool for water sports n03662016 a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes n03662207 an open deck including a swimming pool n03662301 a condenser: during distillation the vapor passes through a tube that is cooled by water n03662452 a polygraph that records bodily changes sometimes associated with lying n03662601 a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship n03662719 a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material n03662887 life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design n03663069 line thrown from a vessel that people can cling to in order to save themselves from drowning n03663234 line that raises or lowers a deep-sea diver n03663332 a cast taken from the face of a living person n03663433 life assurance office n03663531 rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning n03663781 a raft to use if a ship must be abandoned in an emergency n03663910 medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive; "the patient is on life support" n03664159 equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions; "the astronauts relied on their life-support systems" n03664374 one of the layers forming the heel of a shoe or boot n03664514 a device worn in a shoe or boot to make the wearer look taller or to correct a shortened leg n03664675 a device for lifting heavy loads n03664840 pump used to lift rather than force a liquid up n03664943 any connection or unifying bond n03665083 thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood) n03665232 a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone n03665366 any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights" n03665851 a rifle or pistol n03665924 electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity n03666238 wiring that provides power to electric lights n03666362 diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used n03666591 a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?" n03666917 aircraft supported by its own buoyancy n03667060 a transparent filter that reduces the light (or some wavelengths of the light) passing through it n03667235 apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film n03667380 a fixture providing artificial light n03667552 a submachine gun not greater than .30 millimeter n03667664 photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light n03667829 microscope consisting of an optical instrument that magnifies the image of an object n03668067 a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning n03668279 (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated n03668488 a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable n03668642 picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing n03668803 a type of inflatable air mattress n03668906 the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles; "the limb of the sextant" n03669094 either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip; "the upper limb of the bow" n03669245 a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used to pull a field gun or caisson n03669367 a channel or gutter on either side of a ship's keelson; carries bilge water into the pump well n03669534 a kiln used to reduce naturally occurring forms of calcium carbonate to lime n03669665 a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting n03669886 (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform); "a limiter introduces amplitude distortion" n03670208 large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur n03670339 pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on n03670456 memorial building in Washington containing a large marble statue of Abraham Lincoln n03670622 antibiotic (trade name Lincocin) obtained from a streptomyces bacterium and used in the treatment of certain penicillin-resistant infections n03670849 something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a washing line" n03671272 the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed n03671473 a commercial organization serving as a common carrier n03671668 a particular kind of product or merchandise; "a nice line of shoes" n03671914 ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path n03672097 engraving consisting of a block that has been etched or engraved n03672245 a print obtained from a line drawing n03672352 white goods or clothing made with linen cloth n03672521 a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant n03672638 defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack n03672827 printer that serves as an output device on a computer; prints a whole line of characters at a time n03673027 a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule) n03673270 a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment n03673450 women's underwear and nightclothes n03673594 a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain n03673767 a protective covering that protects an inside surface n03673971 a fastener that serves to join or connect; "the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction" n03674270 an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data n03674440 a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion n03674591 a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore n03674731 an early form of flight simulator n03674842 a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum n03674946 a print that is made from a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum n03675076 a knife having a short stiff blade with a curved point used for cutting linoleum n03675235 a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a single slug of metal n03675445 a rough fabric of linen warp and wool or cotton woof n03675558 a stick about a meter long with a point on one end (to stick in the ground) and a forked head on the other end (to hold a lighted match); formerly used to fire cannons n03675780 cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds n03675907 a type of forceps n03676006 a balm applied to the lips n03676087 makeup that makes the lips shiny n03676175 a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase n03676483 makeup that is used to color the lips n03676623 a small glass for serving a small amount of liqueur (typically after dinner) n03676759 a digital display that uses liquid crystal cells that change reflectivity in an applied electric field; used for portable computer displays and watches etc. n03677026 a detergent in liquid form n03677115 a nuclear reactor using liquid metal as a coolant n03677231 soap in liquid form n03677308 an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks n03677540 a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton) n03677682 a fabric woven with lisle thread n03677766 moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow n03677976 duplicator that prints by lithography; a flat surface (of stone or metal) is treated to absorb or repel ink in the desired pattern n03678220 a print produced by lithography n03678362 conveyance consisting of a chair or bed carried on two poles by bearers n03678558 bin (usually in or outside a public building) into which the public can put rubbish n03678729 a small theater for experimental drama or collegiate or community groups n03678879 the axle of a self-propelled vehicle that provides the driving power n03679037 a variable load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) such as moving traffic n03679174 uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs n03679274 stable where horses and vehicles are kept for hire n03679384 housing available for people to live in; "he found quarters for his family"; "I visited his bachelor quarters" n03679712 a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax n03679986 weight to be borne or conveyed n03680248 electrical device to which electrical power is delivered n03680355 a low leather step-in shoe; the top resembles a moccasin but it has a broad flat heel n03680512 a car that is lent as a replacement for one that is under repair n03680629 an office where loans are negotiated and repaid n03680734 a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure n03680858 trap for catching lobsters n03680942 public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops; "the local seemed to take forever to get to New York" n03681148 anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body n03681477 a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices n03681813 an oscillator whose output heterodynes with the incoming radio signal to produce sum and difference tones n03682024 a street that is primarily used to gain access to the property bordering it n03682189 a workplace away from a studio at which some or all of a movie may be made; "they shot the film on location in Nevada" n03682380 a battle-ax formerly used by Scottish Highlanders n03682487 a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed n03682877 a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key n03683079 enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it n03683341 a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun n03683457 a system of locks in a canal or waterway n03683606 a fastener that locks or closes n03683708 a room (as at an athletic facility or workplace) where you can change clothes and which contains lockers for the temporary storage of your clothing and personal possessions n03683995 a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace n03684143 a gate that can be locked n03684224 pliers that can be locked in place n03684338 supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening n03684489 washer that prevents a nut from loosening n03684611 machine stitch in which the top thread interlocks with the bobbin thread n03684740 jail in a local police station n03684823 a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks n03685307 any of various Native American dwellings n03685486 a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter n03685640 small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener n03685820 a house where rooms are rented n03685962 trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone n03686130 floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage n03686363 a raised shelter in which pigeons are kept n03686470 floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space n03686658 measuring instrument that consists of a float that trails from a ship by a knotted line in order to measure the ship's speed through the water n03686924 a cabin built with logs n03687003 balcony consisting of the forward section of a theater mezzanine n03687137 a roofed arcade or gallery with open sides stretching along the front or side of a building; often at an upper level n03687306 an electronic device that performs an elementary logic operation n03687448 a knotted cord that runs out from a reel to a piece of wood that is attached to it n03687604 trade name of an antidiarrheal n03687688 an antineoplastic drug often used to treat brain tumors or Hodgkin's disease n03687820 the largest boat carried by a merchant sailing vessel n03687928 a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England n03688066 an iron with a long shaft and a steep face; for hitting long low shots n03688192 warm underwear with long legs n03688316 a photograph taken from a distance n03688405 a sleeve extending from shoulder to wrist n03688504 a long swivel cannon formerly used by the navy n03688605 trousers reaching to the foot n03688707 an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece n03688832 a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror n03688943 a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings n03689157 a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile n03689347 an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop n03689443 a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons n03689570 any of various knots used to make a fixed loop in a rope n03689700 a railway branch line that branches from the trunk line and then rejoins it later on n03689840 trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel n03690005 tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia n03690168 eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle n03690279 a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper n03690473 a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides n03690600 a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides n03690695 repository in a public building where lost articles can be kept until their owners reclaim them n03690851 a globular water bottle used in Asia n03690938 any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin n03691128 liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin" n03691459 electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance n03691817 a room (as in a hotel or airport) with seating where people can wait n03692004 an article of clothing designed for comfort and leisure wear n03692136 a man's soft jacket usually with a tie belt; worn at home n03692272 pajamas worn while lounging n03692379 clothing suitable for relaxation n03692522 small magnifying glass (usually set in an eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists n03692676 one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain n03692842 a window with glass louvers n03692942 an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris n03693089 an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate n03693293 a stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of love n03693474 small sofa that seats two people n03693617 keepsake given as a token of love n03693707 a large drinking vessel (usually with two handles) that people drink out of in turn at a banquet n03693860 a low chest or table with drawers and supported on four legs n03693973 the lower of two berths n03694098 the deck below the main deck n03694196 a filter that passes frequencies below a certain value and attenuates frequencies above that value n03694356 a handloom in which the warp is carried horizontally; for weaving tapestry n03694490 a tranquilizer (trade name Loxitane) used to treat schizophrenia n03694639 a long-playing phonograph record; designed to be played at 33.3 rpm n03694761 a square plate bearing the letter L that is attached to both ends of a car to indicate that the driver is a learner n03694949 hole in a platform on a mast through which a sailor can climb without going out on the shrouds n03695122 mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings n03695452 (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast n03695616 a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something n03695753 a racing sled for one or two people n03695857 a German semiautomatic pistol n03695957 carrier (as behind a bicycle seat) for luggage n03696065 compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools; "he put his golf bag in the trunk" n03696301 carrier for holding luggage above the seats of a train or on top of a car n03696445 small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails n03696568 a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast n03696746 a wrench with jaws that have projecting lugs to engage the object that is to be rotated n03696909 a short warm outer jacket n03697007 a mill for dressing logs and lumber n03697109 a storeroom in a house where odds and ends can be stored (especially furniture) n03697265 a workplace where lumber is stocked for sale n03697366 a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back n03697552 a restaurant (in a facility) where lunch can be purchased n03697665 oval or circular opening; to allow light into a dome or vault n03697812 temporary fortification like a detached bastion n03697913 a long piece of brightly colored cloth (cotton or silk) used as clothing (a skirt or loincloth or sash etc.) in India and Pakistan and Burma n03698123 a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age n03698226 pottery with a metallic sheen produced by adding metallic oxides to the glaze n03698360 chordophone consisting of a plucked instrument having a pear-shaped body, a usually bent neck, and a fretted fingerboard n03698604 a liner equipped for sumptuous living n03698723 a public hall for lectures and concerts n03698815 a roofed gate to a churchyard, formerly used as a temporary shelter for the bier during funerals n03698977 an angiogram of the lymph nodes and lymph vessels made after the injection of a radiopaque substance n03699138 an antidiuretic and vasoconstrictor used to treat diabetes insipidus n03699280 a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment n03699396 a powerful hallucinogenic drug manufactured from lysergic acid n03699591 a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation n03699754 a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy n03699975 any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks n03700963 a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point n03701191 a bolt with a square or hexagonal head on one end and a threaded shaft on the other end; tightened with a wrench; used to connect metal parts n03701391 a rapidly firing automatic gun (often mounted) n03701640 machines or machine systems collectively n03701790 a screw used either with a nut or with a tapped hole; slotted head can be driven by a screwdriver n03701947 workshop where metal is cut and shaped etc., by machine tools n03702067 a sewing stitch made by a sewing machine, sometimes using more than one thread n03702248 a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials n03702440 a vise with two parallel iron jaws and a wide opening below n03702582 speedometer for measuring the speed of an aircraft relative to the speed of sound n03702719 a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric n03702904 a suspension bridge across the channel between the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan n03703075 a heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design n03703203 a flat-bottomed boat used on upper Great Lakes n03703320 a thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States n03703463 a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material n03703590 a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric n03703730 a relatively coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords n03703862 a light patterned cotton cloth n03703945 an inflatable life jacket n03704038 a storehouse (as a compartment on a warship) where weapons and ammunition are stored n03704210 product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object; "tripped over a pile of magazines" n03704376 a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required n03704549 a rack for displaying magazines n03704640 a remedy (drug or therapy or preventive) that cures or prevents a disease; "there is no magic bullet against cancer" n03704834 an early form of slide projector n03704926 a literary or artistic genre in which realistic narrative or meticulously realistic painting are combined with surreal elements of fantasy or dreams n03705134 a fortification built before World War II to protect France's eastern border; initially considered to be impregnable, it was easily overrun by the German army in 1940 n03705379 (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field n03705808 container consisting of any configuration of magnetic fields used to contain a plasma during controlled thermonuclear reactions n03706016 a nonvolatile storage device that holds information in the form of bubbles on a thin film of magnetic silicate; no longer used in most computers n03706229 compass based on an indicator (as a magnetic needle) that points to the magnetic north n03706415 (computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories n03706653 (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored n03706939 an electromagnet (as on a tape recorder) that converts electrical variations into magnetic variations that can be stored on a surface and later retrieved n03707171 (nautical) a marine mine that is detonated by a mechanism that responds to magnetic material (as the steel hull of a ship) n03707372 a slender magnet suspended in a magnetic compass on a mounting with little friction; used to indicate the direction of the earth's magnetic pole n03707597 recorder consisting of equipment for making records on magnetic media n03707766 a short strip of magnetic tape attached to a credit card or debit card; it contains data that will tell a reading device who you are and what your account number is, etc. n03708036 memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information; "he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview" n03708425 a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine n03708672 a scientific instrument that registers magnetic variations (especially variations of the earth's magnetic field) n03708843 a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields n03708962 a diode vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons from a central cathode to a cylindrical anode is controlled by crossed magnetic and electric fields; used mainly in microwave oscillators n03709206 a scientific instrument that magnifies an image n03709363 a large wine bottle for liquor or wine n03709454 a great work of art or literature n03709545 a rolling hitch similar to a clove hitch n03709644 a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system n03709823 letter carrier's shoulder bag; "in Britain they call a mailbag a postbag" n03709960 pouch used in the shipment of mail n03710079 a boat for carrying mail n03710193 a private box for delivery of mail n03710294 a railway car in which mail is transported and sorted n03710421 a drop where mail can be deposited n03710528 a container for something to be mailed n03710637 tights for dancers or gymnasts n03710721 a woman's one-piece bathing suit n03710819 a slot (usually in a door) through which mail can be delivered n03710937 a sorter for sorting mail according to the address n03711044 a train that carries mail n03711145 a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage n03711384 a square mainsail n03711459 the uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a large vessel n03711603 the main street of a town or city n03711711 a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room n03711897 the principal route of a transportation system n03711999 the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts n03712111 rotor consisting of large rotating airfoils on a single-rotor helicopter that produce the lift to support the helicopter in the air n03712337 the lowermost sail on the mainmast n03712444 the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism n03712637 the forestay that braces the mainmast n03712729 street that serves as a principal thoroughfare for traffic in a town n03712887 the topmast next above the mainmast n03712981 a topsail set on the mainmast n03713069 yard for a square mainsail n03713151 a small house n03713254 a self-contained apartment (usually on two floors) in a larger house and with its own entrance from the outside n03713436 highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide n03713556 (bridge) a suit of superior scoring value, either spades or hearts n03713736 tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired n03714235 cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance n03714610 a weight added to the scale to reach a required weight n03714721 anything added to fill out a whole; "some of the items in the collection are mere makeweights" n03714899 (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something; "the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake" n03715114 reflecting telescope in which the aberration of the concave mirror is reduced by a meniscus lens n03715275 a cane made from the stem of a rattan palm n03715386 a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing n03715669 a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc. n03715892 a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball n03716091 a cross with triangular or arrow-shaped arms and the points toward the center n03716228 X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast n03716327 game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games; "he taught me to set up the men on the chess board"; "he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage" n03716656 any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation n03716887 an early type of mandolin n03716966 a stringed instrument related to the lute, usually played with a plectrum n03717131 a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed n03717285 clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers n03717447 a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure n03717622 a flush iron cover for a manhole (as in a street) n03717750 a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes n03717921 a life-size dummy used to display clothes n03718056 a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine n03718212 a warship intended for combat n03718335 a pressure gauge for comparing pressures of a gas n03718458 the mansion of a lord or wealthy person n03718581 the large room of a manor or castle n03718699 a man-portable surface-to-air missile n03718789 a hip roof having two slopes on each side n03718935 the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman) n03719053 a large and imposing house n03719249 a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl n03719343 shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; "in Britain they call a mantel a chimneypiece" n03719560 short cape worn by women n03719650 portable bulletproof shelter n03719743 a woman's silk or lace scarf n03719826 a trap for catching trespassers n03719911 loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries n03720005 a light weight jacket with a high collar; worn by Mao Zedong and the Chinese people during his regime n03720163 a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it) n03720443 a projection of the globe onto a flat map using a grid of lines of latitude and longitude n03720665 an assembly plant in Mexico (near the United States border); parts are shipped into Mexico and the finished product is shipped back across the border n03720891 a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd containing pebbles or beans; often played in pairs n03721047 a small ball of glass that is used in various games n03721169 a sculpture carved from marble n03721252 equipage for marching; "the company was dressed in full marching order" n03721384 a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets n03721590 a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers n03721691 a commercial aquarium featuring trained dolphins n03721797 some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something; "the buoys were markers for the channel" n03722007 a writing implement for making a mark n03722169 a garden where fruit and vegetables are grown for marketing n03722288 an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up n03722552 a small usually tarred line of 2 strands n03722646 a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing) n03722827 a large pot especially one with legs used e.g. for cooking soup n03722944 a dress crepe; similar to Canton crepe n03723054 an exploding firework used as a warning signal n03723153 permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. n03723267 inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture n03723439 the bed shared by a newly wed couple n03723534 strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedspreads n03723653 a railway yard in which trains are assembled and goods are loaded n03723781 a circular masonry fort for coastal defence n03723885 a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head n03724066 makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes n03724176 an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation n03724417 a kitchen utensil used for mashing (e.g. potatoes) n03724538 middle-distance iron n03724623 iron with a lofted face for hitting high shots to the green n03724756 (Islam) a Muslim place of worship n03724870 a covering to disguise or conceal the face n03725035 a protective covering worn over the face n03725198 scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen n03725355 adhesive tape used to cover the part of a surface that should not be painted n03725506 a type of fiberboard n03725600 a glass jar with an air-tight screw top; used in home canning n03725717 structure built of stone or brick by a mason n03725869 a level longer than a carpenter's level n03725968 an engineering university in Cambridge n03726116 a business establishment that offers therapeutic massage n03726233 a place where illicit sex is available under the guise of therapeutic massage n03726371 a mass spectrometer that produces a graphical representation of the mass spectrum n03726516 spectroscope for obtaining a mass spectrum by deflecting ions into a thin slit and measuring the ion current with an electrometer n03726760 a vertical spar for supporting sails n03726993 any sturdy upright pole n03727067 an ancient Egyptian mud-brick tomb with a rectangular base and sloping sides and flat roof; "the Egyptian pyramids developed from the mastaba" n03727274 an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made n03727465 the principal bedroom in a house; usually occupied by the head of the household n03727605 the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman n03727738 the head or top of a mast n03727837 a thick flat pad used as a floor covering n03727946 sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports n03728131 a small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it n03728318 mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture n03728437 lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag" n03728811 an exact duplicate; "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook" n03728982 a burning piece of wood or cardboard; "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode" n03729131 a board that has a groove cut into one edge and a tongue cut into the other so they fit tightly together (as in a floor) n03729308 a small folder of paper safety matches n03729402 a box for holding matches n03729482 an early style of musket; a slow-burning wick would be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge n03729647 a plane having cutters designed to make the tongues and grooves on the edges of matchboards n03729826 a short thin stick of wood used in making matches n03729951 things needed for doing or making something; "writing materials"; "useful teaching materials" n03730153 equipment and supplies of a military force n03730334 a hospital that provides care for women during pregnancy and childbirth and for newborn infants n03730494 a hospital ward that provides care for women during pregnancy and childbirth and for newborn infants n03730655 mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface n03730788 a kind of stopper knot n03730893 a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp) n03731019 a kind of pick that is used for digging; has a flat blade set at right angles to the handle n03731164 a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed n03731483 bedclothes that provide a cover for a mattress n03731590 a protective pad over a mattress to protect it n03731695 a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges n03731882 a long stick that a painter uses to support the hand holding the brush n03732020 trademark for a repeating rifle or pistol n03732114 a large burial chamber, usually above ground n03732252 a white marble mausoleum 140 feet high built in 352 BC at Halicarnassus as a memorial to a king; destroyed in 1402 n03732458 a long skirt ending below the calf n03732543 an obsolete water-cooled machine gun having a single barrel n03732658 thermometer that records the highest and lowest temperatures reached during a period of time n03732828 trade name for an antihypertensive drug containing hydrochlorothiazide and another diuretic n03732992 the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620 n03733131 a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day n03733281 complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost n03733465 a large hardwood drinking bowl n03733547 an instrumentality for accomplishing some end n03733644 a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance n03733805 graduated cup used to measure liquid or granular ingredients n03733925 instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something n03735637 measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements n03735963 counter where meats are displayed for sale n03736064 a mill for grinding meat n03736147 a strong pointed hook from which the carcasses of animals are hung n03736269 a small house (on a farm) where meat is stored n03736372 a safe for storing meat n03736470 a thermometer that is inserted into the center of a roast (with the top away from the heat source); used to measure how well done the meat is n03736674 an anthelmintic used to treat hookworm and pinworm and roundworm infestations n03736809 a child's construction set for making mechanical models n03736970 mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles n03737912 scale drawing of a machine or architectural plan etc, n03738066 a mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys n03738241 a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles n03738472 device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function n03739136 an antihistamine (trade name Antivert) used to treat or prevent motion sickness n03739327 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Meclomen) used to treat arthritis n03739518 building where medicine is practiced n03739693 instrument used in the practice of medicine n03740161 (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease n03742019 heavy ball used in physical training n03742115 cabinet that holds medicines and toiletries n03742238 the computer-based telephone system of the United States National Library of Medicine that provides rapid linkage to MEDLARS n03742416 a pipe having a bowl made of meerschaum n03742531 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug (trade name Ponstel) used to treat mild pain (especially menstrual cramps) n03742728 an antimalarial drug (trade name Larium and Mephaquine) that is effective in cases that do not respond to chloroquine; said to produce harmful neuropsychiatric effects on some people n03743016 memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe) n03743279 a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice n03743422 a nuclear weapon with an explosive power equivalent to one million tons of TNT n03743577 antineoplastic drug (trade name Alkeran) used to treat multiple myeloma and some other malignancies n03743761 a thin pliable sheet of material n03743902 a structure erected to commemorate persons or events n03744276 an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached" n03744684 a RAM microchip that can be plugged into a computer to provide additional memory n03744840 a device that preserves information for retrieval n03745146 the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition n03745285 sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); "her stockings had several mends" n03745487 garments that must be repaired n03745571 a tall upright megalith; found primarily in England and northern France n03745712 (physics) the curved upper surface of a nonturbulent liquid in a vertical tube n03745864 (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other n03746005 (Judaism) a candelabrum with nine branches; used during the Hanukkah festival n03746155 (Judaism) a candelabrum with seven branches used in ceremonies to symbolize the seven days of Creation n03746330 clothing that is designed for men to wear n03746486 a public toilet for men n03746574 a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person n03746861 a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint n03746994 a salve containing menthol n03747103 a synthetic narcotic drug (trade name Demerol) used to treat pain n03747281 a toxic anticonvulsant drug (trade name Mesantoin) used in the treatment of epilepsy when less toxic anticonvulsants have been ineffective n03747508 a long-acting crystalline barbiturate (trade name Mebaral) used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy n03747746 a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety n03748002 a mercurial compound applied topically as an antiseptic; Mercurochrome is the trademark n03748162 a place of business for retailing goods n03748456 a drug (trade name Purinethol) that interferes with the metabolism of purine and is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia n03748691 a map projection of the earth onto a cylinder; areas appear greater the farther they are from the equator n03748886 commodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" n03749409 an ointment containing mercury n03749504 barometer that shows pressure by the height of a column of mercury n03749634 a primary cell consisting of a zinc anode and a cathode of mercury oxide and an electrolyte of potassium hydroxide n03749807 thermometer consisting of mercury contained in a bulb at the bottom of a graduated sealed glass capillary tube marked in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit; mercury expands with a rise in temperature causing a thin thread of mercury to rise in the tube n03750206 ultraviolet lamp that emits a strong bluish light (rich in ultraviolet radiation) as electric current passes through mercury vapor n03750437 the golden covering of the ark of the covenant n03750540 the throne of God n03750614 a solid section between two crenels in a crenelated battlement n03750748 an ironclad vessel built by the Confederate forces in the hope of breaking the blockade imposed by the North n03750912 the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons n03751065 a (large) military dining room where service personnel eat or relax n03751269 waist-length jacket tapering to a point at the back; worn by officers in the mess for formal dinners n03751458 kit containing a metal dish and eating utensils; used by soldiers and campers n03751590 (law) a dwelling house and its adjacent buildings and the adjacent land used by the household n03751757 detector that gives a signal when it detects the presence of metal; used to detect the presence of stray bits of metal in food products or to find buried metal n03751977 a yarn made partly or entirely of metal n03752071 a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal n03752185 screw made of metal n03752262 household articles made of metal (especially for use at table) n03752398 golf wood with a metal head instead of the traditional wooden head n03752521 the metal parts of something; "there were bullet holes in the metalwork" n03752649 a bronchodilator (trade name Alupent) used to treat asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects include tachycardia and shakiness n03752922 a small unmanned balloon set aloft to observe atmospheric conditions n03753077 any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity n03753514 a rule one meter long (usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters) n03753657 an antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage) prescribed to treat type II diabetes n03753826 parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity n03754014 synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction n03754295 an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant n03754676 antihistamine used to treat allergic responses (as rhinitis or dermatitis or pruritus) n03754822 sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse n03754979 anticonvulsant drug (trade name Gemonil) used in the treatment of epilepsy n03755140 antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections n03755388 antibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections n03755545 muscle relaxant for skeletal muscles (trade name Robaxin) used to treat spasms n03755712 toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis n03755991 antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure n03756184 a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects; it was formerly used in psychotherapy but in 1985 it was declared illegal in the United States; "MDMA is often used at parties because it enables partygoers to remain active for long periods of time" n03756624 central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children n03756857 beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.) n03757138 an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city); "in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground'" n03757428 antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis n03757604 clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music n03757723 street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings; "she lives in a Chelsea mews" n03757925 antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Mexitil) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias n03758089 intermediate floor just above the ground floor n03758220 first or lowest balcony n03758334 a sculptural relief between low relief and high relief n03758478 print produced by an engraving that has been scraped to represent light or shade n03758614 slang term for knockout drops n03758720 an antifungal agent usually administered in the form of a nitrate (trade name Monistat) n03758894 balance for weighing very small objects n03758992 a small brewery; consumption of the product is mainly elsewhere n03759114 photograph reduced to the size of a dot (usually for purposes of security) n03759243 small sheet of microfilm on which many pages of material have been photographed; a magnification system is used to read the material n03759432 film on which materials are photographed at greatly reduced size; useful for storage; a magnification system is used to read the material n03759661 caliper for measuring small distances n03759795 trade name for and oral contraceptive containing the progestin compound norethindrone n03759954 device for converting sound waves into electrical energy n03760164 special kind of densitometer that measures density variations over a very small area n03760310 integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system; "a microprocessor functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputer"; "a disk drive contains a microprocessor to handle the internal functions of the drive" n03760671 magnifier of the image of small objects; "the invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell" n03760944 scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination n03761084 kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food n03761333 a bomb that explodes in midair and releases a massive burst of electromagnetic energy sufficient to disable computers and telecommunications without killing people or damaging buildings n03761588 diathermy machine that uses microwave radiation as the source of heat n03761731 linear accelerator that uses microwaves n03761845 an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures n03762067 any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran) n03762238 blouse with a sailor collar n03762332 long iron with a nearly vertical face n03762434 (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca n03762602 (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca n03762809 antiseptic consisting of a compound of protein and silver (trade name Argyrol) n03762982 hospital for soldiers and other military personnel n03763133 any facility servicing military forces n03763403 military installation at which a body of troops is stationed; "this military post provides an important source of income for the town nearby"; "there is an officer's club on the post" n03763727 living quarters for personnel on a military post n03763968 prescribed identifying uniform for soldiers n03764276 vehicle used by the armed forces n03764606 snack bar that sells milk drinks and light refreshments (such as ice cream) n03764736 large can for transporting milk n03764822 a van (typically powered by electricity) with an open side that is used to deliver milk to houses n03764995 machine consisting of a suction apparatus for milking cows mechanically n03765128 low three-legged stool with a half round seat; used to sit on while milking a cow n03765269 purgative consisting of a milky white liquid suspension of magnesium hydroxide; used as a laxative and (in smaller doses) as an antacid n03765467 wagon for delivering milk n03765561 machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing n03765934 dam to make a millpond to provide power for a water mill n03766044 machine tool in which metal that is secured to a carriage is fed against rotating cutters that shape it n03766218 a sensitive ammeter graduated in milliamperes n03766322 hats for women; the wares sold by a milliner n03766508 shop selling women's hats n03766600 corrugated edge of a coin n03766697 sensitive voltmeter that can measure voltage in millivolts n03766816 a channel for the water current that turns a millwheel n03766935 one of a pair of heavy flat disk-shaped stones that are rotated against one another to grind the grain n03767112 any load that is difficult to carry n03767203 water wheel that is used to drive machinery in a mill n03767363 woodwork that has been machined at a mill n03767459 a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo) n03767745 slender tower with balconies n03767846 cantilever bridge at Osaka, Japan n03767966 a kitchen utensil that cuts or chops food (especially meat) into small pieces n03768132 explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel n03768346 excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted n03768683 detector consisting of an electromagnetic device; used to locate explosive mines n03768823 ship equipped for laying marine mines n03768916 excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine n03769100 ship equipped to detect and then destroy or neutralize or remove marine mines n03769235 a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size n03769397 painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts) n03769610 sideboard with compartments for holding bottles n03769722 small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars n03769881 a light bus (4 to 10 passengers) n03769967 a minicar used as a taxicab n03770085 a car that is even smaller than a subcompact car n03770224 a digital computer of medium size n03770316 building where the business of a government department is transacted n03770439 a very short skirt n03770520 submersible vessel for one or two persons; for naval operations or underwater exploration n03770679 a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car n03770834 trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey fur n03770954 fur coat made from the soft lustrous fur of minks n03771066 tetracycline antibiotic (trade name Minocin) used to treat a variety of bacterial and rickettsial infections n03771261 ( bridge) a suit of inferior scoring value, either diamonds or clubs n03771443 a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability n03771820 a vasodilator (trade name Loniten) used to treat severe hypertension; one side effect is hirsutism so it is also sold (trade name Rogaine) as a treatment for male-patterned baldness n03772077 any of certain cathedrals and large churches; originally connected to a monastery n03772269 a plant where money is coined by authority of the government n03772417 (military) gun that is discharged once every minute (usually as part of a military funeral) n03772584 points to the minutes n03772674 a strategic weapon system using a guided missile of intercontinental range; missiles are equipped with nuclear warheads and dispersed in hardened silos n03772881 a drug that causes miosis (constriction of the pupil of the eye) n03773035 polished surface that forms images by reflecting light n03773268 arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted n03773504 a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control n03773835 naval weaponry providing a defense system n03773970 a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions n03774124 the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made; "he covered the miter with glue before making the joint" n03774327 hand tool for guiding handsaws in making crosscuts or miter joints n03774461 joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner n03774673 an antineoplastic drug (trade name Mithracin) used to treat cancer of the testes n03774842 a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug n03775071 glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together n03775199 a kitchen utensil that is used for mixing foods n03775388 electronic equipment that mixes two or more input signals to give a single output signal n03775546 bowl used with an electric mixer n03775636 single faucet for separate hot and cold water pipes n03775747 fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast n03775847 third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy n03776050 ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water n03776167 large high frilly cap with a full crown; formerly worn indoors by women n03776291 sculpture suspended in midair whose delicately balanced parts can be set in motion by air currents n03776460 a large house trailer that can be connected to utilities and can be parked in one place and used as permanent housing n03776673 a continuous closed surface with only one side; formed from a rectangular strip by rotating one end 180 degrees and joining it with the other end n03776877 soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans n03776997 full-scale working model of something built for study or testing or display n03777126 modern convenience; the appliances and conveniences characteristic of a modern house n03777283 representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) n03777568 the first widely available automobile powered by a gasoline engine; mass-produced by Henry Ford from 1908 to 1927 n03777754 (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line n03777961 genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres n03778135 trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone n03778302 slightly modified copy; not an exact copy; "a modification of last year's model" n03778459 (architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice n03778600 a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components n03778817 computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware) n03779000 detachable compartment of a spacecraft n03779128 fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat n03779246 silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern n03779370 container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens n03779621 sculpture produced by molding n03779884 wedge formed by the curved part of a steel plow blade that turns the furrow n03780047 plow that has a moldboard n03780247 a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge n03780392 a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing n03780799 a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap n03780896 antipsychotic drug (trade name Moban) used in the treatment of schizophrenia n03781055 a crude incendiary bomb made of a bottle filled with flammable liquid and fitted with a rag wick n03781244 the residence of a religious community n03781467 a long loose habit worn by monks in a monastery n03781594 a drawstring bag for holding money n03781683 belt with a concealed section for holding money n03781787 a piece of electronic equipment that keeps track of the operation of a system continuously and warns of trouble n03782006 electronic equipment that is used to check the quality or content of electronic transmissions n03782190 display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor n03782430 an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac n03782558 a high narrow platform above a deck or in an engine room or boiler room n03782689 a light ladder to the monkey bridge on a ship n03782794 adjustable wrench that has one fixed and one adjustable jaw n03782929 a heavy cloth in basket weave n03783017 any of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain and so allow monoamines to accumulate n03783304 painting done in a range of tones of a single color n03783430 lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles n03783575 a lens with a single focus that is used after cataract surgery to provide clear distance vision n03783755 a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk) n03783873 an airplane with a single wing n03783959 a board used for playing monopoly n03784053 a railway having a single track n03784139 a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that sets separate characters n03784270 (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration n03784475 (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place n03784666 an anchor used to hold a mooring buoy or a channel marker in place n03784793 a tower for mooring airships n03784896 a round arch that widens before rounding off n03785016 a motorbike that can be pedaled or driven by a low-powered gasoline engine n03785142 the handle of a mop n03785237 a thick velvety synthetic fabric used for carpets and soft upholstery n03785361 a heavy fabric of wool (or wool and cotton) used mostly in upholstery or for curtains n03785499 a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation n03785721 a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century n03785843 a large dose of estrogen taken orally within 24 to 72 hours after intercourse; prevents implantation of a fertilized ovum and so acts as a contraceptive; commonly used after rape or incest n03786096 a woman's informal dress for housework n03786194 formal attire for men during the daytime n03786313 a sitting room used during the daylight hours n03786417 an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain n03786621 an armchair with an adjustable back n03786715 a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range n03786901 a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle n03787032 an academic cap with a flat square with a tassel on top n03787164 a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar n03787308 a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint n03787523 a joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other n03787759 art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass n03787904 arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture n03788047 transducer formed by the light-sensitive surface on a television camera tube n03788195 (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret n03788365 a fine net or screen (especially around beds) to protect against mosquitos n03788498 a motor hotel n03788601 a sleeping room in a motel n03788703 a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing n03788914 a woman's loose unbelted dress n03789014 a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration n03789171 a camera that takes a sequence of photographs that can give the illusion of motion when viewed in rapid succession n03789400 photographic film several hundred feet long and wound on a spool; to be used in a movie camera n03789603 a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England n03789794 a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume) n03789946 machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion n03790230 a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine n03790512 a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame n03790755 a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area n03790953 a wheelchair propelled by a motor n03791053 a wheeled vehicle with small wheels and a low-powered gasoline engine geared to the rear wheel n03791235 a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails n03792048 structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; "they built small mounds to hide behind" n03792334 (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands n03792526 a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place; "the diamond was in a plain gold mount" n03792782 a bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires; originally designed for riding in mountainous country n03792972 a lightweight tent with a floor; flaps close with a zipper n03793090 a trail through mountainous country n03793186 framework used for support or display n03793387 a ring worn as a memorial to a dead person n03793489 a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad; "a mouse takes much more room than a trackball" n03793850 a push button on the mouse n03793954 a type of forceps n03794056 a trap for catching mice n03794136 toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling n03794291 a gauze-like fabric of silk or rayon n03794392 the opening of a jar or bottle; "the jar had a wide mouth" n03794540 a hole (as in a ski mask) for the mouth n03794655 a small portable pad that provides traction for the ball of a computer mouse n03794798 the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly n03794957 the tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth n03795123 an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks n03795269 (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth n03795419 a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person; "the mouthpiece of a respirator" n03795580 a barrier that can be moved to allow passage n03795758 the driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock); "it was an expensive watch with a diamond movement" n03795976 projects successive frames from a reel of film to create moving pictures n03796181 a galvanometer that is operated by the force exerted by an electric current flowing in a movable coil suspended in a magnetic field n03796401 a van used for moving home or office furniture n03796522 a brick made from baked mud n03796605 a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels n03796848 a reed hut in the marshlands of Iraq; rare since the marshes were drained n03796974 a warm tubular covering for the hands n03797062 a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature n03797182 a scarf worn around the neck n03797264 civilian dress worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform n03797390 with handle and usually cylindrical n03797548 a photograph of someone's face (especially one made for police records) n03797703 an Arabic word for headquarters or administrative center; "Arafat was holed up in the mukataa of his West Bank compound" n03797896 a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion n03798061 a slipper that has no fitting around the heel n03798165 a vessel in which wine is mulled n03798268 a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen) n03798442 a recorder with two or more channels; makes continuous records of two or more signals simultaneously n03798610 a plane with two or more engines n03798729 a type of lens implant that contains several rings with a common center and adjusts for near or far vision; the eye is in focus for near and far vision simultaneously n03798982 a movie theater than has several different auditoriums in the same building n03799113 a device that can interleave two or more activities n03799240 a computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control n03799375 a rocket having two or more rocket engines (each with its own fuel) that are fired in succession and jettisoned when the fuel is exhausted n03799610 military supplies n03799710 a painting that is applied to a wall surface n03799876 a bed that can be folded or swung into a cabinet when not being used n03800001 a drug that reduces muscle contractility by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses or by decreasing the excitability of the motor end plate or by other actions n03800371 a small bagpipe formerly popular in France n03800485 a small simple oboe n03800563 a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value n03800772 an anchor used for semipermanent moorings; has a bowl-shaped head that will dig in however it falls n03800933 any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds n03801353 produces music by means of pins on a revolving cylinder that strike the tuned teeth of a comb-like metal plate n03801533 a theater in which vaudeville is staged n03801671 a school specializing in music n03801760 a light stand for holding sheets of printed music n03801880 a stool for piano players; usually adjustable in height n03802007 a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen n03802228 a solid projectile that is shot by a musket; "they had to carry a ramrod as well as powder and ball" n03802393 plain-woven cotton fabric n03802507 a seat with a cushion that is used as a throne by Indian princes n03802643 a drinking cup with a bar inside the rim to keep a man's mustache out of the drink n03802800 a plaster containing powdered black mustard; applied to the skin as a counterirritant or rubefacient n03802973 a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument n03803116 an obsolete firearm that was loaded through the muzzle n03803284 a leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting n03803488 a highly unsaturated antibiotic acid obtained from an actinomycete n03803610 a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations n03803780 X-ray film of the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots and subarachnoid space n03803911 something designed to mystify or bewilder n03804048 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Relafen) n03804211 a streamlined enclosure for an aircraft engine n03804311 a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (trade name Corgard) that is used to treat hypertension and angina n03804493 a penicillinase-resistant form of penicillin (trade name Nafcil) used (usually in the form of its sodium salt) to treat infections caused by penicillin-resistant strains of staphylococci n03804744 a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener n03805180 a brush used to clean a person's fingernails n03805280 a small flat file for shaping the nails n03805374 flattened boss on the end of nail opposite to the point n03805503 something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device n03805634 a hole left after a nail is removed n03805725 a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny n03805933 a soft lightweight muslin used especially for babies n03806040 antibacterial agent used especially to treat genitourinary infections n03806180 a narcotic antagonist (trade name Nalline) that counteracts the effects of narcotics (especially the effects of poisoning by morphine) n03806381 a potent narcotic antagonist (trade name Narcan) especially effective with morphine n03806547 an oral antagonist against the action of opiates n03806652 a plate bearing a name n03806748 a logic gate that produces an output that is the inverse of the output of an AND gate n03806904 a durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color n03807052 vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation n03807334 a set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John Napier n03807537 a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing n03807780 a circular band used to hold a particular person's napkin n03807895 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain n03808144 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trademarks Aleve and Anaprox and Aflaxen) that fights pain and inflammation n03808424 a soporific drug that produces an uncontrollable desire to sleep n03808564 a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction n03808977 an antagonist used to counteract the effects of narcotics (especially to counteract the depression of respiration) n03809211 an aromatic ointment used in antiquity n03809312 a commercial airliner with a single aisle n03809456 a railroad track (or its width) narrower than the standard 56.5 inches n03809603 corduroy with narrow ribs n03809686 a vestibule leading to the nave of a church n03809802 portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church n03809939 a decongestant that provides temporary relief of nasal symptoms of the common cold and rhinitis and upper respiratory infections n03810186 a computerized data system to provide brokers with price quotations for securities traded over the counter n03810412 a tube inserted into the trachea through the nose and pharynx; used to deliver oxygen n03810561 a Hall of Fame and museum in Cooperstown, New York, honoring great baseball players n03810741 the world's largest medical library n03810952 memorial consisting of a structure or natural landmark of historic interest; set aside by national government for preservation and public enjoyment n03811163 a naval spectacle; a mock sea battle put on by the ancient Romans n03811295 a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power n03811444 a system that provides information useful in determining the position and course of a ship or aircraft n03811648 a chart for a navigator showing the prevailing meteorological and hydrographic and navigational conditions n03811847 equipment for a navy n03811965 naval weaponry consisting of a large gun carried on a warship n03812119 military installation servicing naval forces n03812263 naval weaponry consisting of a missile carried on a warship n03812382 naval equipment consisting of a shipboard radar n03812541 the United States Navy's defense laboratory that conducts basic and applied research for the Navy in a variety of scientific and technical disciplines n03812789 a shipboard system for collecting and displaying tactical data n03812924 weaponry for warships n03813078 the central area of a church n03813176 an instrument used for navigating n03813369 light on an airplane that indicates the plane's position and orientation; red light on the left (port) wing tip and green light on the right (starboard) wing tip n03813612 base of operations for a naval fleet n03813704 a military shipyard n03813834 the side of a vehicle nearest the kerb n03813946 a very large wine bottle holding the equivalent of 20 normal bottles of wine; used especially for display n03814112 an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck n03814348 a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form; "the banjo had a long neck"; "the bottle had a wide neck" n03814528 a band around the collar of a garment n03814639 a brace worn to steady the neck n03814727 an ornamental white cravat n03814817 a kerchief worn around the neck n03814906 jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women) n03815149 decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament n03815278 the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck n03815482 an article of apparel worn about the neck n03815615 neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front; "he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"; "he wore a vest and tie" n03816005 articles of clothing worn about the neck n03816136 a sharp pointed implement (usually steel) n03816394 a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument n03816530 small pliers with long thin jaws for fine work n03816659 embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry n03816849 a creation created or assembled by needle and thread n03817062 an antidepressant drug (trade name Serzone) n03817191 a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed n03817331 the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely n03817522 the terminal of a battery that is connected to the negative plate n03817647 a loose dressing gown for women n03817830 a protease inhibitor (trade name Viracept) used in treating HIV usually in combination with other drugs n03818001 a stone tool from the Neolithic Age n03818090 an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate under the trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery n03818343 a lamp consisting of a small gas-discharge tube containing neon at low pressure; luminescence is produced by the action of currents at high frequencies that are wrapped a few turns around the tube n03818629 trade name for a topical drug containing several antibacterials; used as an ointment for skin irritations and in the form of eyedrops for minor eye infections n03818843 a cholinergic drug (trade name Prostigmin) used to treat some ophthalmic conditions and to treat myasthenia gravis n03819047 a measuring instrument that uses a grid for measuring the altitude, direction, and velocity of movement of clouds n03819217 a kind of gun emplacement; "a machine-gun nest"; "a nest of snipers" n03819336 furniture pieces made to fit close together n03819448 device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it n03819595 an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals n03819994 a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects n03820154 game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton n03820318 a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey) n03820474 (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs; "the networks compete to broadcast important sports events" n03820728 (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits n03820950 a system of intersecting lines or channels; "a railroad network"; "a network of canals" n03821145 atom bomb that produces lethal neutrons with less blast n03821259 a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (trade name Viramune) used to treat AIDS and HIV n03821424 the central pillar of a circular staircase n03821518 the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail n03821660 a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902 n03821898 a long close-fitting coat worn for riding in the 19th century n03822015 a steel arch bridge across New River at Fayetteville, West Virginia n03822171 the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher; "when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper" n03822361 a reading room (in a library or club) where newspapers and other periodicals can be read n03822504 an office in which news is processed by a newspaper or news agency or television or radio station n03822656 a stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold n03822767 reflecting telescope in which the image is viewed through an eyepiece perpendicular to main axis n03822951 a stock exchange in New York n03823111 the writing point of a pen n03823216 an iron with considerable loft n03823312 a rechargeable battery with a nickel cathode and a cadmium anode; often used in emergency systems because of its low discharge rate when not in use n03823540 (British slang) a prison; "he's in the nick" n03823673 a storage battery having a nickel oxide cathode and an iron anode with an electrolyte of potassium hydroxide; each cell gives about 1.2 volts n03823906 optical device that produces plane-polarized light n03824014 calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks n03824197 a doorbell to be used at night n03824284 a cloth cap worn in bed n03824381 lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women n03824589 doorlock operated by a knob on the inside and a key on the outside n03824713 light (as a candle or small bulb) that burns in a bedroom at night (as for children or invalids) n03824867 a fishing line with baited hooks left in the water to catch fish over night n03824999 nightclothes worn by men n03825080 garments designed to be worn in bed n03825271 a bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles n03825442 ball used to knock down ninepins n03825548 one of four playing cards in a deck with nine pips on the face n03825673 a fine strong sheer silky fabric made of silk or rayon or nylon n03825788 a flexible cap on a baby's feeding bottle or pacifier n03825913 a rubber or plastic shield to protect the nipples of nursing women n03826039 a face veil covering the lower part of the face (up to the eyes) worn by observant Muslim women n03826186 a prefabricated hut of corrugated iron having a semicircular cross section n03826331 a hypnotic and sedative drug of the benzodiazepine type n03826443 derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract n03826762 trade names for nitroglycerin used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of angina pectoris n03826945 inhalation anesthetic used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery n03827107 (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network n03827284 a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery structure can be nailed to it n03827420 rough brick masonry used to fill in the gaps in a wooden frame n03827536 a device (such as a clapper or bell or horn) used to make a loud noise at a celebration n03827716 a graphic representation of numerical relations n03827830 (computer science) a file server that can be used simultaneously as a workstation n03828020 a passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke n03828155 an antiviral drug used against HIV; binds directly to reverse transcriptase and prevents RNA conversion to DNA; often used in combination with other drugs n03828465 an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids; "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes" n03829085 a class of antidepressant drugs that are not tricyclic drugs and do not act by inhibiting MAO n03829340 computer storage that is not lost when the power is turned off n03829563 a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled n03829857 loose-fitting single-breasted jacket n03829954 a water wheel with buckets attached to the rim; used to raise water for transfer to an irrigation channel n03830111 trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone and mestranol n03830278 trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone n03830448 trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone n03830582 a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs n03830835 a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft); "the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry" n03831062 the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon; "he ducked under the nose of the gun" n03831203 a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head n03831382 a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose n03831537 front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere n03831757 a flute that is played by blowing through the nostrils (used in some Asian countries) n03831899 armor plate that protects the nose n03832008 a ring worn on the nose as an ornament or on the nose of an animal to control it n03832144 a wheel located under the nose of an airplane that is part of the plane's landing gear n03832305 patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable n03832405 a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface; "there were four notches in the handle of his revolver" n03832673 a small compact portable computer n03832799 (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items; "buttons and needles are notions" n03832973 counter where notions are sold n03833065 a printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction; "his bookcases were filled with nothing but novels"; "he burned all the novels" n03833294 a bullfight in which the bulls are less than four years old n03833409 an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used to treat infections by Gram-positive bacteria n03833564 a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged n03833750 a semiconductor in which electrical conduction is due chiefly to the movement of electrons n03833907 ship whose motive power comes from the energy of a nuclear reactor n03834040 (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements n03834472 a rocket engine in which a nuclear reactor is used to heat a propellant n03834604 a weapon of mass destruction whose explosive power derives from a nuclear reaction n03834836 an antiviral drug used against HIV; is incorporated into the DNA of the virus and stops the building process; results in incomplete DNA that cannot create a new virus; often used in combination with other drugs n03835197 a painting of a naked human figure n03835298 a statue of a naked human figure n03835412 an item of merchandise offered for sale; "she preferred the black nylon number"; "this sweater is an all-wool number" n03835582 a computer capable of performing a large number of mathematical operations per second n03835729 an embroidered rug made from a coarse Indian felt n03835853 the convent of a community of nuns n03835941 a long loose habit worn by nuns in a convent n03836062 a child's room for a baby n03836191 a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt n03836451 a fastener made by screwing a nut onto a threaded bolt n03836602 a compound lever used to crack nuts open n03836699 a medicine made from the seeds of an Asiatic tree; contains strychnine and brucine; formerly used as a stimulant n03836906 a synthetic fabric n03836976 women's stockings made from a sheer material (nylon or rayon or silk) n03837157 an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes n03837422 an implement used to propel or steer a boat n03837606 a kiln for drying hops n03837698 a building containing an oast (a kiln for drying hops); usually has a conical or pyramidal roof n03837869 a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top n03838024 the billiard ball that is intended to be the first ball struck by the cue ball n03838160 a concrete representation of an abstract idea or principle n03838298 the lens or system of lenses in a telescope or microscope that is nearest the object being viewed n03838535 a work of art of some artistic value; "this store sells only objets d'art"; "it is not known who created this piece" n03838748 a bandage in which successive turns proceed obliquely up or down a limb n03838899 a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece n03839172 an alto oboe; precursor of the English horn n03839276 an oboe pitched a minor third lower than the ordinary oboe; used to perform baroque music n03839424 lookout consisting of a dome-shaped observatory n03839534 a station set up for making observations of something n03839671 a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena n03839795 an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) n03839993 any structure that makes progress difficult n03840327 a prosthesis used to close an opening (as to close an opening of the hard palate in cases of cleft palate) n03840507 the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design n03840681 egg-shaped terra cotta wind instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes n03840823 a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration n03841011 caliper having the points on its legs both curve in the same direction n03841143 a meter that shows mileage traversed n03841290 a circular or oval window; 17th or 18th century French architecture n03841417 the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it); "he studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre"; "Picasso's work can be divided into periods" n03841666 place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; "he rented an office in the new building" n03842012 a building containing offices where work is done n03842156 furniture intended for use in an office n03842276 a mess for the exclusive use of officers n03842377 electronic equipment not in direct communication (or under the control of) the central processing unit n03842585 a molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below n03842754 a pointed arch having an S-shape on both sides n03842868 a university in Columbus, Ohio n03842986 a meter for measuring electrical resistance in ohms n03843092 oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist n03843221 a furnace that burns oil n03843316 a can with a long nozzle to apply oil to machinery n03843438 cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin n03843555 a filter that removes impurities from the oil used to lubricate an internal-combustion engine n03843724 petroleum bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date n03843883 heater that burns oil (as kerosine) for heating or cooking n03844045 a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light n03844233 paint in which a drying oil is the vehicle n03844349 a picture painted with oil paints n03844459 a pipeline used to transport oil n03844550 a pump that keeps a supply of oil on moving parts n03844673 a refinery for petroleum n03844815 a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof n03844965 a thin film of oil floating on top of water (especially crude oil spilled from a ship) n03845107 a whetstone for use with oil n03845190 a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk n03845360 a well that yields or has yielded oil n03845550 semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation n03845990 necktie indicating the school the wearer attended n03846100 a cloth of an olive-brown color used for military uniforms n03846234 military uniform of the United States Army; made from cloth of a dull olive color n03846431 a seated statue of the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology created for the temple at Olympia; the statue was 40 feet tall and rested on a base that was 12 feet high n03846677 pan for cooking omelets n03846772 an antenna that sends or receives signals equally in all directions n03846970 a navigational system consisting of a network of radio beacons that provide aircraft with information about exact position and bearing n03847214 a domino or die whose upward face shows one pip n03847334 a street on which vehicular traffic is allowed to move in only one direction n03847471 a dome that is shaped like a bulb; characteristic of Russian and Byzantine church architecture n03847622 a style of abstractionism popular in the 1960s; produces dramatic visual effects with colors and contrasts that are difficult for the eye to resolve n03847823 a public marketplace where food and merchandise is sold n03848033 an incomplete electrical circuit in which no current flows n03848168 a wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle) n03848348 a hand tool used for opening sealed containers (bottles or cans) n03848537 a furnace for making steel in which the steel is placed on a shallow hearth and flames of burning gas and hot air play over it n03848729 a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made; "they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door" n03849275 a woodworking plane designed to cut rabbets n03849412 rear gunsight having an open notch instead of a peephole or telescope n03849538 a weave in which warp threads never come together, leaving interstices in the fabric n03849679 ornamental work (such as embroidery or latticework) having a pattern of openings n03849814 a building where musical dramas are performed n03849943 a large cloak worn over evening clothes n03850053 binocular microscope used in surgery to provide a clear view of small and inaccessible parts of the body (as in microsurgery) n03850245 a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations; "great care is taken to keep the operating rooms aseptic" n03850492 table on which the patient lies during a surgical operation n03850613 medical instrument for examining the retina of the eye n03850746 a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative n03850966 an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy n03851124 a building where opium is sold and used n03851219 apparatus for observation and measurement of optical phenomena n03851341 a device for producing or controlling light n03851787 a disk coated with plastic that can store digital data as tiny pits etched in the surface; is read with a laser that scans the surface n03852031 a very thin fiber made of glass that functions as a waveguide for light; used in bundles to transmit images n03852280 an instrument designed to aid vision n03852544 a pyrometer that uses the color of the light emitted by a hot object n03852688 an astronomical telescope designed to collect and record light from cosmic sources n03852908 a shrine where an oracular god is consulted n03853023 grove of orange trees n03853103 a circular spider web n03853178 seating on the main floor in a theater n03853291 lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers n03853454 a gate circuit in a computer that fires when any of its inputs fire n03853588 a book in which customers' orders are entered; usually makes multiple copies of the order n03853734 (heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields n03853924 an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel n03854065 wind instrument whose sound is produced by means of pipes arranged in sets supplied with air from a bellows and controlled from a large complex musical keyboard n03854421 a sheer stiff muslin n03854506 a self-luminous diode (it glows when an electrical field is applied to the electrodes) that does not require backlighting or diffusers n03854722 a gallery occupied by a church organ n03854815 the flues and stops on a pipe organ n03854998 a graduated set of organ pipes of like tone quality n03855214 a fabric made of silk or a silklike fabric that resembles organdy n03855333 a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall n03855464 a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings n03855604 a gasket consisting of a flat ring of rubber or plastic; used to seal a joint against high pressure n03855756 an acrylic fiber or the lightweight crease-resistant fabric made with Orlon yarns n03855908 the fourth or lowest deck n03856012 a public institution for the care of orphans n03856148 a skeletal muscle relaxant (trade name Norflex) used to treat severe muscle strain and Parkinsonism n03856335 a richly embroidered edging on an ecclesiastical vestment n03856465 planetarium consisting of an apparatus that illustrates the relative positions and motions of bodies in the solar system by rotation and revolution of balls moved by wheelwork; sometimes incorporated in a clock n03856728 a now obsolete picture pickup tube in a television camera; electrons emitted from a photoemissive surface in proportion to the intensity of the incident light are focused onto the target causing secondary emission of electrons n03857026 a photographic film sensitive to green and blue and violet light n03857156 heavier-than-air craft that is propelled by the flapping of wings n03857291 an ophthalmoscope with a layer of water to neutralize the refraction of the cornea n03857430 generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current n03857588 the recording produced by an oscillograph n03857687 a device for making a record of the wave forms of fluctuating voltages or currents n03857828 electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities n03858085 any receptacle for the burial of human bones n03858183 medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane) n03858418 thick cushion used as a seat n03858533 a dungeon with the only entrance or exit being a trap door in the ceiling n03858662 a board with the alphabet on it; used with a planchette to spell out supernatural messages n03858837 a wood or metal receptacle placed on your desk to hold your outgoing material n03859000 internal-combustion engine that mounts at stern of small boat n03859170 a motorboat with an outboard motor n03859280 a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building n03859495 clothing for use outdoors n03859608 the outlet of a river or drain or other source of water n03859717 the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases n03859958 a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant" n03860234 a shop that provides equipment for some specific purpose; "an outfitter provided everything needed for the safari" n03860404 a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate n03860569 (electricity) receptacle consisting of the metal box designed for connections to a wiring system n03860741 a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops n03860882 what is produced in a given time period n03861048 electronic or electromechanical equipment connected to a computer and used to transfer data out of the computer in the form of text, images, sounds, or other media n03861271 a stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull n03861430 a seagoing canoe (as in South Pacific) with an outrigger to prevent it from upsetting n03861596 caliper for measuring outside dimensions; points on its legs curve inward n03861731 a clinch with the end of the line outside the loop n03861842 car mirror that reflects the view at side and behind car n03861959 a genre of art and outdoor constructions made by untrained artists who do not recognize themselves as artists n03862190 the outer sole of a shoe or boot that is the bottom of the shoe and makes contact with the ground n03862379 subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area; "the outworks of the castle" n03862531 the office of the President of the United States in the White House n03862676 kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting n03862862 a thermometer that registers the temperature inside an oven n03862984 heat-resistant dishware in which food can be cooked as well as served n03863108 (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps) n03863262 a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work n03863442 a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling n03863657 an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish) n03863783 a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power n03863923 a garment worn over other garments n03864139 a simple small knot (often used as part of other knots) n03864254 a stitch passing over an edge vertically n03864356 projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else n03864542 (nautical) the top surface of an enclosed space on a ship n03864692 a projector operated by a speaker; projects the image over the speaker's head n03864834 a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface n03864994 an excessive burden n03865171 an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power n03865288 a shelf over a mantelpiece n03865371 a small traveling bag to carry clothing and accessories for staying overnight n03865557 bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels n03865704 something added by overprinting n03865820 a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device n03865949 footwear that protects your shoes from water or snow or cold n03866082 an outer skirt worn over another skirt n03866176 a drug that is sold without a prescription n03866350 a stock exchange where securities transactions are made via telephone and computer rather than on the floor of an exchange n03866555 trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone n03866721 a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse n03866908 trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel n03867070 trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norgestrel n03867201 trade name for an oral contraceptive containing mestranol and a progestin compound n03867355 a form of penicillin resistant to penicillinase and effective against penicillin-resistant staphylococci n03867515 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Daypro) n03867675 a tranquilizing drug (trade name Serax) used to treat anxiety and insomnia and alcohol withdrawal n03867854 a wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox n03868044 general term for an ancient and prestigious and privileged university (especially Oxford University or Cambridge University) n03868242 a cart that is drawn by an ox n03868324 an oval or round dormer window n03868406 a low shoe laced over the instep n03868509 a university in England n03868643 a measuring instrument that measures the oxygen in arterial blood n03868763 a blowtorch that burns oxyacetylene n03868863 a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose; supplies oxygen from an attached storage tank n03869044 an anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tandearil) used to treat arthritis and bursitis n03869222 an anticholinergic drug (trade name Daricon) used in treating peptic ulcers n03869389 a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trademark Terramycin) obtained from a soil actinomycete; used to treat various bacterial and rickettsial infections n03869685 a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus n03869838 a bar (as in a restaurant) that specializes in oysters prepared in different ways n03869976 a workplace where oysters are bred and grown n03870105 a high-performance car that leads a parade of competing cars through the pace lap and then pulls off the course n03870290 an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker n03870461 anything that serves to pacify n03870546 a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film) n03870672 a bundle (especially one carried on the back) n03870822 a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect n03870980 a cream that cleanses and tones the skin n03871083 a wrapped container n03871255 groceries that are packaged for sale n03871371 a store that sells alcoholic beverages for consumption elsewhere n03871524 material used to make packages n03871628 a small package or bundle n03871724 a large crate in which goods are packed for shipment or storage n03871860 a plant where livestock are slaughtered and processed and packed as meat products n03872016 a building where foodstuffs are processed and packed; "they came from an apple packinghouse" n03872167 a large needle used to sew up canvas packages n03872273 a saddle for pack animals to which loads can be attached n03872386 a strong three-ply twine used to sew or tie packages n03872495 a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort n03872885 a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp n03873064 artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort n03873416 a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat n03873574 an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board n03873699 a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel n03873848 small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games n03873996 a wooden covering for the upper part of a paddlewheel n03874138 a steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels n03874293 a large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat n03874487 pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race n03874599 a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut n03874823 a printer that prints one page at a time n03874965 an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof n03875088 mattress consisting of a thin pad filled with straw or sawdust n03875218 a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating; "artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably" n03875806 a capsule filled with water-soluble dye used as a projectile in playing the game of paintball n03875955 an air gun used in the game of paintball; designed to simulate a semiautomatic n03876111 a box containing a collection of cubes or tubes of artists' paint n03876231 a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint) n03876352 a line that is attached to the bow of a boat and used for tying up (as when docking or towing) n03876519 graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface; "a small painting by Picasso"; "he bought the painting as an investment"; "his pictures hang in the Louvre" n03877229 a roller that has an absorbent surface used for spreading paint n03877351 a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes n03877472 (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers n03877674 a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries n03877845 official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign) n03878066 a large and stately mansion n03878211 a large ornate exhibition hall n03878294 a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers n03878418 a stone tool from the Paleolithic age n03878511 a public place in ancient Greece or Rome devoted to the training of wrestlers and other athletes n03878674 board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used n03878828 a spatula used by artists for mixing or applying or scraping off oil paints n03878963 fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground n03879116 burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped n03879336 a mattress filled with straw or a pad made of quilts; used as a bed n03879456 a hand tool with a flat blade used by potters for mixing and shaping clay n03879582 a portable platform for storing or moving goods that are stacked on it n03879705 one of the rounded armor plates at the armpits of a suit of armor n03879854 remedy that alleviates pain without curing n03880032 cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome n03880129 (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back n03880323 shallow container made of metal n03880531 cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel n03880770 hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists n03880951 a feathered plume on a helmet n03881034 a ship canal 40 miles long across the Isthmus of Panama built by the United States (1904-1914) n03881207 a long slender cigar n03881305 turner for serving or turning pancakes n03881404 photographic film sensitive to light of all colors (including red) n03881534 a police cruiser n03881625 (Greek mythology) a box that Zeus gave to Pandora with instructions that she not open it; she gave in to her curiosity and opened it; all the miseries and evils flew out to afflict mankind n03881893 sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors n03882058 sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something n03882346 a soft pad placed under a saddle n03882430 heating system consisting of wall or floor or baseboard or ceiling panels containing electric conductors or heating pipes n03882611 a panel or section of panels in a wall or door n03882861 a light to illuminate an instrument panel n03882960 the handle of a pan n03883054 a button to push in order to summon help in case of an emergency; "the circuit is operated by a panic button"; "when he saw that I was angry he hit the panic button" n03883278 set of small hoops used to add fullness over the hips n03883385 a large basket (usually one of a pair) carried by a beast of burden or on by a person n03883524 either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle) n03883664 a small pan or cup (usually of tin) n03883773 a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791 n03883944 an area where everything is visible n03884072 a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene n03884232 gunsight (a telescopic device for an artillery piece) that can be rotated horizontally in a full circle n03884397 a primitive wind instrument consisting of several parallel pipes bound together n03884554 trousers worn in former times n03884639 a large moving van (especially one used for moving furniture) n03884778 (antiquity) a temple to all the gods n03884926 a monument commemorating a nation's dead heroes n03885028 short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural) n03885194 any fabric used to make trousers n03885293 the leg of a pair of trousers n03885410 mechanical device used to copy a figure or plan on a different scale n03885535 a small storeroom for storing foods or wines n03885669 a pair of pants and a matching jacket worn by women n03885788 a woman's undergarment that combines a girdle and panties n03885904 a woman's tights consisting of underpants and stockings n03886053 an armored vehicle or tank n03886151 a cross with three crossbars n03886237 an alkaloid medicine (trade name Kavrin) obtained from opium; used to relax smooth muscles; it is nonaddictive n03886432 a book with paper covers n03886641 a chain made of loops of colored paper; used to decorate a room n03886762 a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together; "the paper clip was invented in 1900" n03886940 a cutting implement for cutting sheets of paper to the desired size n03887066 a piece of paper cut or folded into the shape of a human being n03887185 a fastener for holding a sheet of paper in place n03887330 a device for inserting sheets of paper into a printer or typewriter; "the job was delayed because the paper feed was clogged" n03887512 a mill where paper is manufactured n03887603 a disposable plate made of cardboard n03887697 a disposable towel made of absorbent paper n03887797 a weight used to hold down a stack of papers n03887899 a parabolic reflector for light radiation n03888022 a concave reflector used to produce a parallel beam when the source is placed at its focus or to focus an incoming parallel beam n03888257 rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall n03888605 gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights n03888808 a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit n03888998 an interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously n03889208 magnet made of a substance whose magnetization is proportional to the strength of the magnetic field applied to it n03889397 a stout straight knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia n03889503 fortification consisting of a low wall n03889626 a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony n03889726 parachute that will lift a person up into the air when it is towed by a motorboat or a car n03889871 a handheld collapsible source of shade n03889974 medicine used to treat diarrhea n03890093 a small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables n03890233 a tall slender glass with a short stem in which parfait is served n03890358 ornamental plasterwork n03890514 computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won n03890713 a university in Paris; intellectual center of France n03890881 a gear position that acts as a parking brake; "the put the car in park and got out" n03891051 a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term) n03891251 a bench in a public park n03891332 a coin-operated timer located next to a parking space; depositing money into it entitles you to park your car there for a specified length of time n03891538 reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received n03891664 a passenger car for day travel; you pay extra fare for individual chairs n03891851 a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Paxil) n03892035 seating on the main floor between the orchestra and the parquet circle n03892178 a floor made of parquetry n03892273 seating at the rear of the main floor (beneath the balconies) n03892425 a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor n03892557 an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector n03892728 a sturdy rectangular table with block legs at the four corners; the top and the legs are the same width n03892891 something less than the whole of a human artifact; "the rear part of the house"; "glue the two parts together" n03893603 an ornamental flower garden; beds and paths are arranged to form a pattern n03893732 the main temple of the goddess Athena; built on the acropolis in Athens more than 400 years B.C.; example of Doric architecture n03893935 a denture replacing one or more teeth in a dental arch n03894051 a chamber in which particles can be made visible n03894217 a pike with a long tapering double-edged blade with lateral projections; 16th and 17th centuries n03894379 a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another) n03894677 a bin for holding spare parts n03894762 souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party n03894933 a telephone line serving two or more subscribers n03895038 a wall erected on the line between two properties and shared by both owners n03895170 a courtyard or portico in front of a building (especially a cathedral) n03895293 a way through or along which someone or something may pass n03895585 a passage between rooms or between buildings n03895866 a railcar where passengers ride n03896103 a ship built to carry passengers n03896233 a train that carries passengers n03896419 a van that carries passengers n03896526 a mounting for a picture using gummed tape n03896628 a type of LCD display used for some portable computers; parallel wires run both vertically and horizontally and pixels are turned on when the wires intersecting at that pixel are both energized; "passive matrix displays are generally inferior to active matrix displays" n03896984 key that secures entrance everywhere n03897130 an opening that resembles a window between two rooms (especially a shelved opening between a kitchen and dining room that is used to pass dishes) n03897334 a composition of flat objects pasted on a board or other backing; "they showed him a paste-up of the book jacket" n03897520 a work of art that imitates the style of some previous work n03897634 a serving cart for displaying pastry desserts to restaurant patrons n03897759 (usually used in the plural) one of a pair of adhesive patches worn to cover the nipples of exotic dancers and striptease performers n03897943 a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole n03898129 a length of wire that has a plug at each end; used to make connections at a patchboard n03898271 a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant n03898395 a flat pocket sewn to the outside of a garment n03898500 sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern n03898633 a quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together n03898787 a cigar-shaped log with rotary fins that measure the ship's speed n03898936 medicine that is protected by a patent and available without a doctor's prescription n03899100 a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor n03899328 a way especially designed for a particular use n03899533 a trodden path n03899612 a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal n03899768 usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence n03899933 a bakery specializing in French pastry n03900028 a scarf worn by Sikh men n03900104 a cross with two crossbars n03900194 a vessel assigned to patrol an area n03900301 a pan for cooking patties or pasties n03900393 a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows n03900509 a level horizontal surface covered with paving material n03900750 the paved surface of a thoroughfare n03900979 large and often sumptuous tent n03901074 a stone used for paving n03901229 a machine for laying pavement n03901338 (Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position n03901548 a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward n03901750 (chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank n03901974 a shop where loans are made with personal property as security n03902125 a coin-operated telephone n03902220 a removable circuit board for a personal computer; fits into a slot in the mother board n03902381 the pistol of a law officer in the old West n03902482 a grove of peach trees n03902564 the golden throne of former kings of Delhi; stolen by the Persians in 1739 and subsequently lost; symbol of the former Shah of Iran n03902756 a sailor's heavy woolen double-breasted jacket n03902869 a fishery where they fish for pearl oysters n03902972 a straight narrow tube through which pellets (as dried peas) can be blown at a target n03903133 a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs n03903290 an adornment worn on the chest or breast n03903424 a lever that is operated with the foot n03903733 snug trousers ending at the calves; worn by women and girls n03903868 an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue) n03904060 a table supported by a single central column n03904183 street crossing where pedestrians have right of way; often marked in some way (especially with diagonal stripes) n03904433 a tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling); used in the Orient for transporting passengers for hire; "boys who once pulled rickshaws now pedal pedicabs" n03904657 a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof n03904782 measuring instrument for recording the number of steps taken in walking n03904909 a device for peeling vegetables or fruits; "she invented a potato peeler" n03905053 the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes) n03905208 a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep n03905361 rear gunsight having an adjustable eyepiece with a small aperture through which the front sight and the target are aligned n03905540 a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface n03905730 a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing n03905947 regulator that can be turned to regulate the pitch of the strings of a stringed instrument n03906106 a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg n03906224 a board perforated with regularly spaced holes into which pegs can be fitted n03906355 a pear-shaped top made of wood with a metal center pin n03906463 a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle n03906590 an acronym for pedestrian light control; a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights that are controlled by pedestrians n03906789 a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur n03906894 measuring instrument for performing pelvimetry n03906997 a writing implement with a point from which ink flows n03907227 an enclosure for confining livestock n03907475 a penal institution where prisoners are exiled (often located on an island from which escape is difficult or impossible) n03907654 an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public n03907908 (ice hockey) an enclosed bench to the side of an ice-hockey rink for players who are serving time penalties n03908111 a drawing executed with pen and ink n03908204 a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood n03908456 a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face; "an eyebrow pencil" n03908618 a box for holding pencils n03908714 a rotary implement for sharpening the point on pencils n03908831 an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring) n03909020 an earring with a pendant ornament n03909160 an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity n03909406 a clock regulated by a pendulum n03909516 (18th century) a watch with a balance wheel having a fake pendulum attached to it n03909658 a bomb with about 30% explosive and a casing designed to penetrate hardened targets before the explosive detonates n03909835 a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis n03910033 any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases n03910417 a form of penicillin that is not rendered inactive by penicillinase n03910601 the first form of penicillin that was isolated in Great Britain n03910723 the penicillin that constitutes the principal component of many commercial antibiotics n03910887 a penicillin that is similar in antibiotic action to penicillin G but is obtained differently n03911039 a crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids n03911251 a form of penicillin V (trade name Ledercillin VK) n03911406 an implant that creates an artificial erection n03911513 a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes n03911658 a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens n03911767 a small flashlight resembling a fountain pen n03911866 a long flag; often tapering n03911992 a small pennant borne on a lance n03912105 an arcade with coin-operated devices for entertainment n03912218 an inexpensive fipple flute n03912328 a coronary vasodilator (trade name Peritrate) used to treat angina pectoris n03912496 a government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense n03912664 analgesic drug (trade name Talwin) that is less addictive than morphine n03912821 an apartment located on the top floors of a building n03912929 the reappearance in a painting of an underlying image that had been painted over (usually when the later painting becomes transparent with age) n03913129 a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and antispasmodic n03913343 a thermionic tube having five electrodes n03913437 a drug (trade name Trental) used to treat claudication; believed to increase the flexibility of red blood cells so they can flow through the blood vessels to the legs and feet n03913702 a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark n03913930 a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist n03914106 a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse n03914231 a fabric woven with flecks of light and dark n03914337 a mill for grinding pepper n03914438 a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling ground pepper n03914583 a nonlethal aerosol spray made with the pepper derivative oleoresin capiscum; used to cause temporary blindness and incapacitate an attacker; also used as a bear deterrent n03914831 a fine closely woven cotton fabric n03914919 support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird) n03915118 a coffeepot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and filters back down through a basket of ground coffee beans n03915320 a detonator that explodes when struck n03915437 a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another n03915900 a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place n03916031 a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor n03916289 an establishment where perfumes are made n03916385 store where perfumes are sold n03916470 perfumes in general n03916581 any work of art whose special value lies in its evocation of a historical period n03916720 (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer; "disk drives and printers are important peripherals" n03917048 an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field n03917198 a colonnade surrounding a building or enclosing a court n03917327 a wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries n03917455 an antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer n03917622 a magnet that retains its magnetism after being removed from a magnetic field n03917814 a fabric that has been chemically processed to resist wrinkles and hold its shape n03917973 an extremely steep face n03918074 a machine that can continue to do work indefinitely without drawing energy from some external source; impossible under the law of conservation of energy n03918297 tranquilizer and antidepressant (trade name Triavil) sometimes used as an antiemetic for adults n03918480 a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time n03918737 a lightweight consumer electronic device that looks like a hand-held computer but instead performs specific tasks; can serve as a diary or a personal database or a telephone or an alarm clock etc. n03919096 a military vehicle (usually armored) for transporting military personnel and their equipment n03919289 a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar n03919430 a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone n03919702 an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall n03919808 regulator consisting of a small cock or faucet or valve for letting out air or releasing compression or draining n03919974 a flat collar with rounded ends that meet in front n03920087 needlepoint done with small stitches n03920181 a small diagonal needlepoint stitch n03920288 a shallow dish used to culture bacteria n03920384 gauze saturated with petrolatum n03920497 twin skyscrapers built in Kuala Lumpur in 1997; 1482 feet high n03920641 a shop where pet animals can be purchased n03920737 undergarment worn under a skirt n03920867 long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation n03920989 drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment n03921209 a collection or stock of drugs n03921337 analgesic (trade name Pyridium) used to treat urinary tract infections n03921499 a drug used as an anesthetic by veterinarians; illicitly taken (originally in the form of powder or `dust') for its effects as a hallucinogen n03921749 monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Nardil) used to treat clinical depression n03921915 an antihistamine used in preparations to treat allergies and respiratory infections; used to treat rhinitis and skin rashes and pruritus n03922109 a laxative used in many preparations under various trade names; also used as an acid-base indicator in titrations involving weak acids and strong bases because it is brilliant red at high alkalinity and colorless below pH 8 n03922412 anticonvulsant (trade name Milontin) used to treat petit mal n03922561 a virility drug (trade name Vasomax) to treat erectile dysfunction in men n03922722 anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Butazolidin) n03922863 a powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion n03923004 an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections; "drugs containing phenylpropanolamine are being recalled" n03923229 antihistamine included in some preparations used to treat coughing and nasal congestion n03923379 a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle) n03923564 a screw with a special head having crossed slots n03923692 a screwdriver for use with Phillips screws n03923801 an album for holding phonograph records n03923918 a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record n03924069 sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove n03924407 a cathode that emits electrons when illuminated n03924532 surgical instrument containing a laser for use in photocoagulation n03924679 a copier that uses photographic methods of making copies n03924811 a photographic copy of written or printed or graphic work n03924978 a transducer used to detect and measure light and other radiations n03925226 a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material n03926061 an album for photographs n03926148 equipment used by a photographer n03926412 light-sensitive paper on which photograph can be printed n03926575 a printed picture produced from a photographic negative n03926757 a lithograph produced by photographically produced plates n03926876 measuring instrument for measuring the luminous intensity of a source by comparing it (visually or photoelectrically) with a standard source n03927091 a photograph taken with the help of a microscope n03927201 a montage that uses photographic images n03927299 a duplicating machine that makes quick positive or negative copies directly on the surface of prepared paper n03927539 a photocopy made on a Photostat machine n03927652 an establishment for study and learning (sometimes including modern universities) n03927792 pendulum consisting of an actual object allowed to rotate freely around a horizontal axis n03928001 a laboratory for research in physics n03928116 a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds n03928589 action consisting of a system of levers that move a felt hammer to strike the strings when a key is depressed n03928814 a bank of keys on a musical instrument n03928994 thin steel wire of high tensile strength n03929091 a small flute; pitched an octave above the standard flute n03929202 a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends; "they used picks and sledges to break the rocks" n03929443 a thin sharp implement used for removing unwanted material; "he used a pick to clean the dirt out of the cracks" n03929660 a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument n03929855 a spiked helmet worn by German soldiers n03929952 a wooden strip forming part of a fence n03930087 a vehicle performing sentinel duty n03930229 a boat serving as a picket n03930313 a fence made of upright pickets n03930431 a ship serving as a picket n03930515 a barrel holding vinegar in which cucumbers are pickled n03930630 a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard n03930777 anything with restorative powers; "she needed the pickup that coffee always gave her" n03930946 an edging of small loops, as on lace or ribbon n03931044 a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface; "they showed us the pictures of their wedding"; "a movie is a series of images projected so rapidly that the eye integrates them" n03931651 a book consisting chiefly of pictures n03931765 a framework in which a picture is mounted n03931885 a woman's dressy hat with a wide brim n03931980 rail fixed to a wall for hanging pictures n03932080 a large window with a single pane (usually overlooking a view) n03932203 a separate part of a whole; "an important piece of the evidence" n03932499 an item that is an instance of some type; "he designed a new piece of equipment"; "she bought a lovely piece of china"; n03932670 a separate part consisting of fabric n03933183 a separate part consisting of leather n03933391 lodging for occasional or secondary use; "they bought a pied-a-terre in London" n03933529 a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats n03933933 a support for two adjacent bridge spans n03934042 (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows) n03934229 an arch supported on piers n03934311 a large mirror between two windows n03934416 a suspension bridge across the Saint Lawrence River at Quebec n03934565 a low table set below a pier glass n03934656 a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus n03934780 a crystal that can be used as a transducer n03934890 a measuring instrument for measuring high pressures n03934998 a crude block of metal (lead or iron) poured from a smelting furnace n03935116 mold consisting of a bed of sand in which pig iron is cast n03935234 a farm where pigs are raised or kept n03935335 a child's coin bank (often shaped like a pig) n03935450 medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet n03935698 a sharp point (as on the end of a spear) n03935789 the staff of a pike n03935883 a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached n03936045 the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave; "for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction" n03936269 a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure n03936466 a machine that drives piling into the ground n03936568 a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet n03936764 something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size n03936895 a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception n03937437 a red pillar-shaped letter box n03937543 a small bottle for holding pills n03937633 a small enclosed gun emplacement (usually of fortified concrete) n03937751 a small case for holding pills n03937835 a small round woman's hat n03937931 a seat behind the rider of a horse or motorbike etc. n03938037 a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn n03938244 a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person n03938401 a cast-iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing n03938522 a handmade lace worked on a pillow with threads wound on bobbins; the pattern is marked out on the pillow by pins n03938725 bed linen consisting of a decorative cover for a pillow n03938838 cholinergic alkaloid used in eyedrops to treat glaucoma n03938951 meteorological balloon used to observe air currents n03939062 a small bit that drills a first hole to guide a larger drill n03939178 a boat to carry pilots to and from large ships n03939281 small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner n03939440 a thick blue cloth used to make overcoats and coats for sailors etc n03939565 a locomotive that precedes a train to check the track n03939677 an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated n03939844 indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation n03940022 a racetrack for thoroughbred racing; site of the Preakness n03940154 the most commonly used diphenylbutyl piperidine n03940256 a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things n03940713 a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment n03940894 flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green n03941013 cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown n03941231 plaything consisting of a container filled with toys and candy; suspended from a height for blindfolded children to break with sticks n03941417 game equipment on which pinball is played; "in Britain they call a pinball machine a pin table" n03941586 spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring n03941684 a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping n03941887 a lever with a pointed projection that serves as a fulcrum; used to roll heavy wheels n03942028 a variety of clip for holding pin curls n03942126 a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use n03942244 an oral beta blocker (trade name Visken) used in treating hypertension n03942397 baseball equipment consisting of a rag soaked with pine tar; used on the handle of a baseball bat to give a batter a firm grip n03942600 a pen where stray animals are confined n03942692 a pulse generator used for echo sounding in sonar n03942813 light hollow ball used in playing table tennis n03942920 the head of a pin n03943010 a small puncture that might have been made by a pin n03943115 a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack n03943266 (architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower n03943448 a woman's cap with two long flaps pinned on n03943544 the sharp point of a pin n03943623 small puncture (as if made by a pin) n03943714 a very thin stripe (especially a white stripe on a dark fabric) n03943833 a fabric with very thin stripes n03943920 a suit made from a fabric with very thin stripes n03944024 a pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge n03944138 a toy consisting of vanes of colored paper or plastic that is pinned to a stick and spins when it is pointed into the wind n03944341 a wheel that has numerous pins that are set at right angles to its rim; "he spun the pinwheel and it stopped with the pointer on `Go'" n03944530 a wrench that has a projecting pin that fits into a socket on the object to be turned n03944672 a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc. n03945167 a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco n03945459 a small fipple flute that is played with the left hand while the right hand is free to beat a tabor n03945615 a tubular wind instrument n03945817 a small homemade bomb usually contained in a metal pipe n03945928 cleaning implement consisting of a flexible tufted wire that is used to clean a pipe stem n03946076 a hand tool for cutting pipe n03946162 fitting consisting of threaded pieces of pipe for joining pipes together n03946325 a pipe used to transport liquids or gases; "a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport" n03946532 a synthetic type of penicillin antibiotic (trade name Pipracil) used for moderate to severe infections n03946723 a rack for holding a smoker's pipes n03946814 vermifuge used to treat infestations by roundworms or pinworms n03946933 a compound used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local or spinal anesthetic n03947111 measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube n03947343 a clamp for holding pipe that is to be cut or threaded n03947466 adjustable wrench for gripping and turning a pipe; has two serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip the pipe n03947681 a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems n03947798 tightly woven fabric with raised cords n03947888 a ship that is manned by pirates n03948041 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Feldene) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions n03948242 a ski run densely packed with snow n03948347 a flat rectangular area for fencing bouts n03948459 a firearm that is held and fired with one hand n03948830 a handle (as of a gun or saw) shaped like the butt of a pistol n03948950 mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion n03949145 seal consisting of a split metal ring that seals the gap between a piston and the cylinder wall n03949317 connecting rod that moves or is moved by a piston n03949442 a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate; "a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'" n03949663 a trap in the form of a concealed hole n03949761 (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled n03949924 (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on n03950113 an enclosure in which animals are made to fight n03950228 an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring n03950359 a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay n03950537 a wedge used to loft the golf ball over obstacles n03950647 a small pipe sounding a tone of standard frequency; used to establish the starting pitch for unaccompanied singing n03950818 the entrance to a coal mine n03950899 a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun n03951068 a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold n03951213 measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed n03951453 measuring instrument consisting of a right-angled tube with an open end that is directed in opposition to the flow of a fluid and used to measure the velocity of fluid flow n03951690 a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine n03951800 a large two-handed saw formerly used to cut logs into planks; one man stood above the log and the other in a pit below n03951971 axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns n03952150 a window that opens by pivoting either horizontally or vertically n03952277 (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot); "the greater the number of pixels per inch the greater the resolution" n03952576 a shop where pizzas are made and sold n03952696 an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug n03952886 a mat serving as table linen for an individual place setting n03953020 an establishment (a factory or an assembly plant or retail store or warehouse etc.) where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered n03953416 any building where congregations gather for prayer n03953743 a table service for one person; "a place setting of sterling flatware" n03953901 a piece of cloth sewn under an opening n03954012 a basic style of weave in which the weft and warp threads intertwine alternately to produce a checkerboard effect n03954199 scale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were on file" n03954393 a flat metal disk ready for stamping as a coin n03954507 a triangular board supported on casters; when lightly touched with the fingertips it is supposed to spell out supernatural (or unconscious) messages n03954731 a carpenter's hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood; "the cabinetmaker used a plane for the finish work" n03955296 a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood n03955489 a seat on a commercial airliner n03955615 surveying instrument consisting of a drawing board and a ruler that are mounted on a tripod; used to sight and map topographical details n03955809 an apparatus or model for representing the solar systems n03955941 an optical device for projecting images of celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomena onto the inner surface of a hemispherical dome n03956157 a building housing an instrument for projecting the positions of the planets onto a domed ceiling n03956331 an outer gear that revolves about a central sun gear of an epicyclic train n03956531 a bed of boards (without a mattress) n03956623 (nautical) a covering or flooring constructed of planks (as on a ship) n03956785 a notebook for recording appointments and things to be done, etc. n03956922 buildings for carrying on industrial labor; "they built a large plant to manufacture automobiles" n03957315 a decorative pot for house plants n03957420 adhesive tape used in dressing wounds n03957567 a surface of hardened plaster (as on a wall or ceiling); "there were cracks in the plaster" n03957762 wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard to make interior walls n03957991 a trowel used to spread and smooth plaster n03958097 the arts of shaping or modeling; carving and sculpture n03958227 a bag made of thin plastic material n03958338 a bomb made of plastic explosive n03958448 an explosive material that is easily molded around the object it is intended to destroy n03958630 a laminate made by bonding plastic layers n03958752 wrapping consisting of a very thin transparent sheet of plastic n03958910 a large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest n03959014 a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail n03959123 the front of man's dress shirt n03959227 the ornamental front of a woman's bodice or shirt n03959350 a map showing planned or actual features of an area (streets and building lots etc.) n03959485 dish on which food is served or from which food is eaten n03959701 a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) n03959936 a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic n03960374 a shallow receptacle for collection in church n03960490 structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage n03960664 a full-page illustration (usually on slick paper) n03960783 a flat sheet of metal or glass on which a photographic image can be recorded n03960950 the positively charged electrode in a vacuum tube n03961070 glass formed into large thin sheets n03961250 a plate of iron n03961394 the roller on a typewriter against which the keys strike n03961503 the flat plate of a printing press that presses the paper against the type n03961630 work table of a machine tool n03961711 a rack for holding plates to dry after they have been washed n03961828 rail or narrow shelf fixed to a wall to display plates n03961939 a raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform" n03962525 any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons n03962685 the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system n03962852 a bed without springs n03962932 rocking chair on a stationary base n03963028 a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface n03963198 a large shallow dish used for serving food n03963294 electronic equipment comprising the part of a tape recorder that reproduces the recorded material n03963483 a box for a child's toys and personal things (especially at a boarding school) n03963645 yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play n03963813 plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of n03963982 one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games n03964495 a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play n03964611 a sports outfit for women or children; usually consists of shorts and a blouse n03964744 an artifact designed to be played with n03965456 mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace; "a good plaza should have a movie house"; "they spent their weekends at the local malls" n03965907 any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape n03966206 an enclosed space in which the air pressure is higher than outside n03966325 a measuring instrument for measuring changes in volume of a part or organ or whole body (usually resulting from fluctuations in the amount of blood it contains) n03966582 a small thin metal plate held against the body and struck with a plexor in percussive examinations n03966751 (medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexes n03966976 a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws n03967270 a light gym shoe with a rubber sole and a canvas top n03967396 an instrument (usually driven by a computer) for drawing graphs or pictures n03967562 a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing n03967788 a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil n03967942 blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly n03968293 an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection n03968479 a fuse with a thread that screws into a socket n03968581 a hole into which a plug fits (especially a hole where water drains away) n03968728 the metal bob of a plumb line n03968886 a long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes n03969041 utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage n03969259 a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building n03969510 a carpenter's level with a plumb line at right angles to it n03969627 a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point n03969902 a plumb line attached to a narrow board n03969998 a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament n03970156 hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains n03970363 men's baggy knickers hanging below the knees; formerly worn for sports (especially golf) n03970546 a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet n03970673 a steel or beryllium sphere containing plutonium 239 that triggers nuclear fission when compressed by explosives n03970884 (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood n03971040 one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn" n03971218 a laminate made of thin layers of wood n03971321 a power drill powered by compressed air n03971422 a tire made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air; used on motor vehicles and bicycles etc n03971771 vaccine (trade name Pneumovax) effective against the 23 most common strains of pneumococcus n03971960 the junction between a p-type semiconductor and an n-type semiconductor; "a p-n junction has marked rectifying characteristics" n03972146 a junction transistor having an n-type semiconductor between a p-type semiconductor that serves as an emitter and a p-type semiconductor that serves as a collector n03972372 a cooking vessel designed to poach food (such as fish or eggs) n03972524 a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles n03972799 an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck n03973003 a small battleship built to conform with treaty limitations on tonnage and armament (from 1925 to 1930) n03973170 pocket-sized paperback book n03973285 a small comb suitable for carrying in a pocket n03973402 a flap that covers the access to a pocket n03973520 a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket n03973628 a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket n03973839 a watch that is carried in a small watch pocket n03973945 a detachable container of fuel on an airplane n03974070 plaything consisting of a pole with foot rests and a strong spring; propelled by jumping n03974215 sharp end; "he stuck the point of the knife into a tree"; "he broke the point of his pencil" n03974671 a wall socket n03974769 the gun muzzle's direction; "he held me up at the point of a gun" n03974915 a lightweight photographic camera with an autofocus n03975035 an arch with a pointed apex; characteristic of Gothic architecture n03975232 an indicator as on a dial n03975419 a genre of painting characterized by the application of paint in dots and small strokes; developed by Georges Seurat and his followers in late 19th century France n03975657 a trowel used to fill and finish masonry joints with mortar or cement n03975788 lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern n03975926 fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire n03976105 an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light n03976268 (trade mark) a plastic film that can polarize a beam of light; often used in sunglasses to eliminate glare n03976467 a camera that develops and produces a positive print within seconds n03976657 a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic n03976960 one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated n03977158 a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting n03977266 a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick n03977430 an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade n03977592 a boat used by harbor police n03977678 a station that serves as headquarters for police in a particular district; serves as a place from which policemen are dispatched and to which arrested persons are brought n03977966 van used by police to transport prisoners n03978130 vaccine prepared from poliovirus to provide immunity to poliomyelitis n03978300 design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots n03978421 a temporary booth in a polling place which people enter to cast their votes n03978575 wooden ball that is struck with mallets in playing polo n03978686 a mallet used to strike the ball in polo n03978815 a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt n03978966 a shirt with short sleeves designed for comfort and casual wear n03979100 a piece of work composed of or decorated in many colors n03979212 a conic projection of a map having distances between meridians equal to those distances on a globe n03979377 any of a large class of synthetic fabrics n03979492 a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration) n03979717 any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from a particular soil bacterium n03979847 acrylic resin used to make a strong soft crease-resistant fabric (trade name Acrilan) n03980026 hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment n03980178 handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle n03980332 a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse n03980478 a gymnastic horse with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright handles (pommels) near the center; held upright by two steel supports, one at each end n03980734 decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat n03980874 a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head n03980986 a soft thin cloth woven from raw silk (or an imitation) n03981094 a dagger with a slender blade n03981204 a suspension bridge across the Tagus River at Lisbon n03981340 the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop) n03981464 a float supporting a seaplane n03981566 (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge n03981760 a temporary bridge built over a series of pontoons n03981924 a cart with an underslung axle and two seats n03982060 an excavation that is (usually) filled with water n03982232 ball used in playing pool n03982331 a room with pool tables where pool is played n03982430 game equipment consisting of a heavy table on which pool is played n03982642 an exposed partial weather deck on the stern superstructure of a ship n03982767 box for collecting alms, especially one in a church n03982895 an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless n03983068 a school of art that emerged in the United Kingdom in the 1950s and became prevalent in the United States and the United Kingdom in the 1960s; it imitated the techniques of commercial art (as the soup cans of Andy Warhol) and the styles of popular culture and the mass media n03983396 a bottle for holding soft drinks n03983499 plaything consisting of a toy gun that makes a popping sound n03983612 a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery n03983712 a container for cooking popcorn n03983814 a container of stimulant drug (amyl nitrate or butyl nitrite) n03983928 a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines n03984125 a small tent that is easy to carry and quick to set up n03984234 ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic n03984381 a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance n03984643 man's hat with a low, flat crown and a snap brim n03984759 a shallow metal bowl (usually with a handle); "the child was eating pottage from a porringer" n03984908 an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through n03985069 a small light typewriter; usually with a case in which it can be carried n03985232 a personal computer that can easily be carried by hand n03985441 a circular saw that is portable and is operated with a hand grip n03985588 overland track between navigable waterways n03985684 a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically); "the portals of the cathedral"; "the portals of heaven"; "the portals of success" n03985881 gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage n03986071 canopy extending out from a building entrance to shelter those getting in and out of vehicles n03986224 a carriage entrance passing through a building to an enclosed courtyard n03986355 a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather; "he remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio" n03986562 a window in a ship or airplane n03986704 a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area n03986857 a heavy curtain hung across a doorway n03986949 a large travelling bag made of stiff leather n03987079 any likeness of a person, in any medium; "the photographer made excellent portraits" n03987266 a camera with a portrait lens n03987376 a compound camera lens with a relatively high aperture n03987509 a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject n03987674 the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely n03987865 the terminal of a battery that is connected to the positive plate n03987990 a tomograph that produces cross-sectional X-rays of metabolic processes in the body n03988170 an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; "he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them" n03988758 meter for bulk mailings that imprints correct prepaid postage on pieces of mail and records the total charge n03988926 a structure consisting of vertical beams (posts) supporting a horizontal beam (lintel) n03989074 public box for deposit of mail n03989199 closed horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used to transport passengers and mail n03989349 a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle n03989447 a commissary on a United States Army post n03989553 a hole dug in the ground to hold a fence post n03989665 a shovel used to sink postholes n03989777 wind instrument used by postilions of the 18th and 19th centuries n03989898 an inn for exchanging post horses and accommodating riders n03990025 genre of art and literature and especially architecture in reaction against principles and practices of established modernism n03990210 a numbered compartment in a post office where mail is put to be called for n03990385 a road over which mail is carried n03990474 metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid n03990834 street names for marijuana n03991062 a container in which plants are cultivated n03991202 a bulbous stove in which wood or coal is burned n03991321 something that seems impressive but in fact lacks substance n03991443 resistors connected in series across a voltage source; used to obtain a desired fraction of the voltage n03991646 a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets n03991837 a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces n03991969 a plot of ground where marijuana is grown and harvested (often hidden in a national forest) n03992115 an insulated pad for holding hot pots n03992208 an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire n03992325 a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume n03992436 a shard of pottery n03992509 a horizontal rotating wheel holding the clay being shaped by a potter; "the potter's wheel was invented in Asia Minor around 6500 BC" n03992703 ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln n03992888 a workshop where clayware is made n03992975 a pot that holds 2 quarts n03993053 toilet consisting of a small seat used by young children n03993180 a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things n03993403 a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc. n03993703 a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs; "unlicensed dogs will be taken to the pound" n03993878 trap consisting of an arrangement of nets directing fish into an enclosure n03994008 any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder n03994297 ammunition consisting of gunpowder and bullets for muskets n03994417 a substance such that one to three tablespoons dissolved in a glass of warm water is a homemade emetic n03994614 container for carrying gunpowder; made of the hollow horn of an animal n03994757 keg (usually made of metal) for gunpowder or blasting powder n03994874 a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin n03995018 a brake on an automobile that magnifies a small force applied to the brake pedal into a proportionately larger force applied to slow or stop the vehicle n03995265 a cord to conduct power to an electrical appliance n03995372 a power tool for drilling holes into hard materials n03995535 cable used to distribute electricity n03995661 a loom operated mechanically n03995746 module that provides power to operate other modules n03995856 a lawn mower powered by a gasoline motor n03996004 a device for converting a power supply to a voltage required by particular equipment n03996145 a power tool for cutting wood n03996416 a machine for excavating n03996655 an electrical generating station n03996849 automotive steering where engineer power amplifies the torque applied to the steering wheel n03997027 a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region n03997274 a device that transfers power from an engine (as in a tractor or other motor vehicle) to another piece of equipment (as to a pump or jackhammer) n03997484 a tool driven by a motor n03997745 a place for practicing golf shots n03997875 the tent of an ancient Roman general n03997980 an oral drug (trade name Pravachol) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after nonfatal heart attacks n03998194 a small rug used by Muslims during their devotions n03998333 (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer n03998525 antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress) n03998673 removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation n03998867 a computer for controlling antiaircraft fire that computes the position of an aircraft at the instant of a shell's arrival n03999064 a prefabricated structure n03999160 building reserved for the officiating clergy n03999280 a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist; "he told the doctor that he had been taking his prescription regularly" n03999621 room in which a monarch or other great person receives guests, assemblies, etc. n03999763 a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings; "Tucson was first settled as a walled presidio" n03999992 any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids n04000311 a machine used for printing n04000480 clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use n04000592 box reserved for reporters (as at a sports event) n04000716 an area (sometimes in a balcony) set aside for reporters (especially in a legislative hall) n04000867 a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press n04000998 the greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safely n04001132 cabin consisting of the pressurized section of an aircraft or spacecraft n04001265 autoclave for cooking at temperatures above the boiling point of water n04001397 a dome-shaped building that is pressurized n04001499 gauge for measuring and indicating fluid pressure n04001661 a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the steam produced can drive a steam turbine n04001845 protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying n04002026 remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives" n04002262 a sharp metal spike to hold a candle n04002371 low bench for kneeling on n04002452 synthetic antimalarial drug n04002536 trade name for a parenteral antibiotic n04002629 coil forming the part of an electrical circuit such that changing current in it induces a current in a neighboring circuit; "current through the primary coil induces current in the secondary coil" n04002931 an anticonvulsant (trade name Mysoline) used to treat grand mal seizures and essential tremor n04003110 a genre characteristic of (or imitative of) primitive artists or children n04003241 a portable paraffin cooking stove; used by campers n04003359 a man's double-breasted frock coat n04003453 a university in New Jersey n04003597 a picture or design printed from an engraving n04003856 a fabric with a dyed pattern pressed onto it (usually by engraved rollers) n04003982 a copy of a movie on film (especially a particular version of it) n04004099 a buffer that stores data until the printer is ready n04004210 computer circuit consisting of an electronic sub-assembly; 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used in India for circulating air in a room n04024862 a small light basket used as a measure for fruits n04024983 an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole n04025130 a doll with a hollow head of a person or animal and a cloth body; intended to fit over the hand and be manipulated with the fingers n04025350 a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer n04025508 a wedge-shaped tent; usually without a floor or windows n04025633 a screen used in India to separate women from men or strangers n04025748 a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels n04026053 an apparatus for removing impurities n04026180 a basic knitting stitch n04026304 gold or silver wire thread n04026417 a small bag for carrying money n04026518 a seine designed to be set by two boats around a school of fish and then closed at the bottom by means of a line n04026688 a drawstring used to close the mouth of a purse n04026813 a bicycle that must be pedaled n04026918 a wide broom that is pushed ahead of the sweeper n04027023 an electrical switch operated by pressing; "the elevator was operated by push buttons"; "the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk" n04027367 a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttons n04027504 a storage device that handles data so that the next item to be retrieved is the item most recently stored (LIFO) n04027706 a sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toes n04027820 a small gasoline engine (as on motor boat) n04027935 a strip of cloth wound around the leg to form legging; used by soldiers in World War I n04028074 the iron normally used on the putting green n04028221 a spatula used to mix or apply putty n04028315 a game that tests your ingenuity n04028472 an X ray of the kidneys and ureters n04028581 a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists" n04028764 a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race n04028881 a yellow-green mixture of antibiotics obtained from the bacillus of green pus n04029015 a toxic blue crystalline antibiotic found in green pus n04029125 a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides; begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt n04029416 a large tent shaped like a pyramid; can hold half a dozen people n04029541 antihistamine used to treat rhinitis and pruritus n04029647 a design produced by pyrography n04029734 a thermometer designed to measure high temperatures n04029913 a pyrometer consisting of a series of cones that melt at different temperatures n04030054 a thermostat that operates at very high temperatures n04030161 any receptacle in which wafers for the Eucharist are kept n04030274 a chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay n04030414 a small box used by ancient Greeks to hold medicines n04030518 a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings n04030655 (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences n04030846 a measuring instrument for measuring altitude of heavenly bodies n04030965 a stereophonic sound recording or reproducing system using four separate channels n04031166 any four copies; any of four things that correspond to one another exactly; "it was signed in quadruplicate" n04031370 a dummy gun or piece of artillery made usually of wood n04031481 an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges n04031600 piece of leather that comprises the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp n04031770 the stern area of a ship's upper deck n04031884 living accommodations (especially those assigned to military personnel) n04032049 a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages n04032242 car window consisting of a small pivoted glass vent in the door of a car n04032392 a photographic plate measuring 3.25 inches by 4.25 inches n04032509 a long stout staff used as a weapon n04032603 a stamp mill for stamping quartz n04032710 a thin plate or small rod of quartz cut along certain lines and ground so that it can produce an electric signal at a constant frequency; used in crystal oscillators n04032936 a mercury-vapor lamp that is enclosed in a quartz container instead of a glass container n04033082 wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline n04033178 a cantilever bridge in Quebec n04033287 (chess) the most powerful piece n04033425 one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a queen n04033557 vertical tie post in a roof truss n04033647 a cantilever bridge across the East River between Manhattan and Queens n04033801 a primitive stone mill for grinding corn by hand n04033901 pen made from a bird's feather n04033995 bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together n04034262 a bedspread constructed like a thin quilt n04034367 a material used for making a quilt, or a quilted fabric n04034477 stitching through layers of fabric and a filling so as to create a design n04034641 a drug (trade name Atabrine) used to treat certain worm infestations and once used to treat malaria n04034884 cardiac drug (trade names Quinidex and Quinora) used to treat certain heart arrhythmias n04035086 a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy n04035231 calculator consisting of a cord with attached cords; used by ancient Peruvians for calculating and keeping records n04035397 a narrow groove beside a beading n04035481 beading formed with a narrow groove separating it from the surface it decorates n04035634 a molding having a small groove in it n04035748 whip with a leather thong at the end n04035836 case for holding arrows n04035912 the keystone of an arch n04036004 expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase n04036155 game equipment consisting of a ring of iron or circle of rope used in playing the game of quoits n04036303 the standard typewriter keyboard; the keys for Q, W, E, R, T, and Y are the first six from the left on the top row of letter keys n04036494 street names for flunitrazepan n04036648 a wired or starched collar of intricate lace; worn in 17th century n04036776 a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together n04036963 a joint formed by fitting together two rabbeted boards n04037076 an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V n04037220 a hutch for rabbits n04037298 a small sloop having the keep of a knockabout but with finer lines and carrying more sail n04037443 a fast car that competes in races n04037625 a course over which races are run n04037873 a canal for a current of water n04037964 a boat propelled by oarsmen and designed for racing n04038109 a racetrack for automobile races n04038231 a light narrow racing boat for two or more oarsmen n04038338 a shell for a single oarsman n04038440 a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack" n04038727 framework for holding objects n04039041 an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims n04039209 a wheel gear (the pinion) meshes with a toothed rack; converts rotary to reciprocating motion (and vice versa) n04039381 a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games n04039742 the ball used in playing the game of racquetball n04039848 measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects n04040247 pneumatic tire that has radial-ply casing n04040373 an internal-combustion engine having cylinders arranged radially around a central crankcase n04040540 a pyrometer for estimating the temperature of distant sources of heat; radiation is focussed on a thermojunction connected in circuit with a galvanometer n04040759 a mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan n04041069 heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings n04041243 cap on the opening in the top of a radiator through which a coolant liquid can be added n04041408 a flexible hose between the radiator and the engine block n04041544 a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves n04041747 omnidirectional antenna comprising the part of a radio receiver by means of which radio signals are received n04041930 a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes n04042076 a chassis for a radio receiver n04042204 a direction finder that gives a bearing by determining the direction of incoming radio signals n04042358 a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays) n04042632 radio telescope that uses interference patterns from two antennas instead of a parabolic antenna n04042795 a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network n04042985 meter to detect and measure radiant energy (electromagnetic or acoustic) n04043168 radiometer that is extremely sensitive n04043268 pharmaceutical consisting of a radioactive compound used in radiation therapy n04043411 electronic equipment consisting of a combination of a radio receiver and a record player n04043619 a photograph transmitted by radio waves n04043733 an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals n04044119 station for the production and transmission of AM or FM radio broadcasts n04044307 the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code) n04044498 a telephone that communicates by radio waves rather than along cables n04044716 astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range from extraterrestrial sources n04044955 equipment used to treat diseases with x-rays or radioactivity n04045085 transmitter that is the part of a radio system that transmits signals n04045255 a housing for a radar antenna; transparent to radio waves n04045397 a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers n04045644 one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof n04045787 a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete n04045941 a small piece of cloth or paper n04046091 a bag in which rags are kept n04046172 a cloth doll that is stuffed and (usually) painted n04046277 a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves n04046400 a sleeve that extends in one piece to the neckline of a coat or sweater with seams from the armhole to the neck n04046590 a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal) n04046810 short for railway; "he traveled by rail"; "he was concerned with rail safety" n04046974 a fence (usually made of split logs laid across each other at an angle) n04047139 a railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution n04047291 the end of the completed track on an unfinished railway n04047401 a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports n04047733 material for making rails or rails collectively n04047834 a bed on which railroad track is laid n04047949 an apartment whose rooms are all in a line with doors between them n04048075 a line of track providing a runway for wheels; "he walked along the railroad track" n04048441 a tunnel through which the railroad track runs n04048568 line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight n04048979 a junction where two or more railway lines meet or cross n04049098 terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods n04049303 a barrel used as a cistern to hold rainwater n04049405 a water-resistant coat n04049585 gauge consisting of an instrument to measure the quantity of precipitation n04049753 a percussion instrument that is made from a dried cactus branch that is hollowed out and filled with small pebbles and capped at both ends; makes the sound of falling rain when tilted; origin was in Chile where tribesmen used it in ceremonies to bring rain n04050066 a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil n04050313 the handle of a rake n04050410 a tool for driving or forcing something by impact n04050600 (computer science) a virtual drive that is created by setting aside part of the random-access memory to use as if it were a group of sectors; "access to a RAM disk is very fast but the data it contains is lost when the system is turned off" n04050933 a small fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions n04051068 an ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack n04051269 a simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed n04051439 a tool for driving something with force n04051549 an inclined surface connecting two levels n04051705 an arch whose support is higher on one side than on the other n04051825 an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down" n04052235 a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm n04052346 a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm n04052442 farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) n04052658 a one story house with a low pitched roof n04052757 the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible n04053218 a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds; "the army maintains a missile range in the desert"; "any good golf club will have a range where you can practice" n04053508 a measuring instrument (acoustic or optical or electronic) for finding the distance of an object n04053677 exhaust hood over a kitchen range n04053767 surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors n04053995 a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux n04054213 an urban public transit system using underground or elevated trains n04054361 a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges n04054471 strong snuff made from dark coarse tobacco n04054566 (plural) rare collector's items n04054670 a coarse file with sharp pointed projections n04054795 the rectangular formation of parallel scanning lines that guide the electron beam on a television screen or a computer monitor n04055030 a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure n04055180 mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction n04055447 toothed wheel held in place by a pawl or detent and turned by a lever n04055595 a small dirty uncomfortable room n04055700 a tavern below street level featuring beer; originally a German restaurant in the basement of city hall n04055861 (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft n04056073 a thin round file shaped like the tail of a rat n04056180 a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms n04056289 a baby's toy that makes percussive noises when shaken n04056413 a trap for catching rats n04056491 filthy run-down dilapidated housing n04056599 a hooked hand tool used to prepare the seams of a boat for oakum n04056718 an acoustic radiometer consisting of a light disk suspended from a quartz thread; when exposed to a progressive sound wave its torque can measure velocity n04056932 a synthetic silklike fabric n04057047 edge tool used in shaving n04057215 a blade that has very sharp edge n04057323 an edge that is as sharp as the cutting side of a razor n04057435 a jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream n04057673 a turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust n04057846 an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit n04057981 a lamp that provides light for reading n04058096 a room set aside for reading n04058239 (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed n04058486 a memory chip providing read-only memory n04058594 an electronic device the displays information is a visual form n04058721 (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk n04058921 a manufactured artifact (as a garment or piece of furniture) that is made in advance and available for purchase; "their apartment was furnished with ready-mades" n04059157 ready-made clothing; "she couldn't find anything in ready-to-wear that she liked" n04059298 the main memory in a virtual memory system n04059399 a drill that is used to shape or enlarge holes n04059516 a squeezer with a conical ridged center that is used for squeezing juice from citrus fruit n04059701 the side that goes last or is not normally seen; "he wrote the date on the back of the photograph" n04059947 car mirror that reflects the view out of the rear window n04060065 car window that allows vision out of the back of the car n04060198 an alcohol thermometer calibrated in degrees Reaumur n04060316 an antidepressant drug that blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine n04060448 a long woolen or linen scarf covering the head and shoulders (also used as a sling for holding a baby); traditionally worn by Latin-American women n04060647 set that receives radio or tv signals n04060904 a container that is used to put or keep things in n04061442 an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert n04061681 a counter (as in a hotel) where guests are received n04061793 a room for receiving and entertaining visitors (as in a private house or hotel) n04061969 an enclosure that is set back or indented n04062179 an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders n04062428 an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it n04062644 a military airplane used to gain information about an enemy n04062807 fast armored military vehicle with four-wheel drive and open top n04062989 a model that represents the landscape of a former geological age or that represents and extinct animal etc. n04063154 an automatic mechanical device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention n04063373 equipment for making records n04063661 a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded n04063868 a storage device on which information (sounds or images) have been recorded n04064107 studio where tapes and records are recorded n04064213 audio system for recoding sound n04064307 the jacket for a phonograph record n04064401 machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically n04064747 a sleeve for storing a phonograph record n04064862 a hospital room for the care of patients immediately after surgery n04064988 a narcotic drug that is used only occasionally and is claimed to be nonaddictive n04065132 a public facility for recreation n04065272 a motorized wheeled vehicle used for camping or other recreational activities n04065464 a room equipped for informal entertaining n04065632 electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current n04065789 a bin for depositing things to be recycled n04065909 a plant for reprocessing used or abandoned materials n04066023 (British informal) a provincial British university of relatively recent founding; distinguished from Oxford University and Cambridge University n04066270 a strip of red carpeting laid down for dignitaries to walk on n04066388 an entrenched stronghold or refuge n04066476 (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses n04066659 pipefitting that joins two pipes of different diameter n04066767 gearing that reduces an input speed to a slower output speed n04066888 a vibrator consisting of a thin strip of stiff material that vibrates to produce a tone when air streams over it; "the clarinetist fitted a new reed onto his mouthpiece" n04067143 organ pipe with a vibrating reed n04067231 an organ stop with the tone of a reed instrument n04067353 a square knot used in a reef line n04067472 winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod n04067658 a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector n04067818 a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery) n04067921 a long narrow dining table supported by a stretcher between two trestles n04068055 a commercial product that refills a container with its appropriate contents; "he got a refill for his ball-point pen"; "he got a refill for his notebook" n04068261 a prescription drug that is provided again; "he got a refill of his prescription"; "the prescription specified only one refill" n04068441 an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance n04068601 optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece; "Isaac Newton invented the reflecting telescope in 1668" n04068976 the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material); "he studied his reflection in the mirror" n04069166 a meter that measures the reflectance of a surface n04069276 device that reflects radiation n04069434 camera that allows the photographer to view and focus the exact scene being photographed n04069582 condenser such that vapor over a boiling liquid is condensed and flows back into the vessel to prevent its contents from boiling dry n04069777 correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders n04070003 an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel; "a catalytic reformer" n04070207 optical telescope that has a large convex lens that produces an image that is viewed through the eyepiece n04070415 measuring instrument for measuring the refractive index of a substance n04070545 a cooling system for chilling or freezing (usually for preservative purposes) n04070727 white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures n04070964 a freight car that is equipped with refrigeration system n04071102 a shelter from danger or hardship n04071263 paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office) n04071393 the military uniform and insignia of a regiment n04071536 a regulator (as a sliding plate) for regulating the flow of air into a furnace or other heating device n04071712 an air passage (usually in the floor or a wall of a room) for admitting or excluding heated air from the room n04071876 (computer science) memory device that is the part of computer memory that has a specific address and that is used to hold information of a specific kind n04072193 any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. n04072551 one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse n04072811 a drug that relaxes and relieves tension n04072960 electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit n04073208 merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra" n04073425 a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism n04073547 an antiquity that has survived from the distant past n04073669 sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background n04073948 residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery) n04074185 a container where religious relics are stored or displayed (especially relics of saints) n04074329 creation that is created again or anew; "it is a remake of an old film" n04074482 a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain n04074876 an expensive or high-class hackney n04074963 a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance; "he lost the remote for his TV" n04075160 a bomb that can be detonated by remote control n04075291 a terminal connected to a computer by a data link n04075468 a hard disk that can be removed from the disk drive; removal prevents unauthorized use n04075615 perspective drawing of an architect's design n04075715 a coat of stucco applied to a masonry wall n04075813 a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs n04075916 a shop specializing in repairs and maintenance n04076052 (electronics) electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again; "repeaters can be used in computer networks to extend cabling distances" n04076284 a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading n04076433 a storehouse where a stock of things is kept n04076533 copy that is not the original; something that has been copied n04076713 a burial vault (usually for some famous person) n04076846 a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something n04077430 an audio system that can reproduce and amplify signals to produce sound n04077594 cannon that provides plate armor for the upper arm n04077734 equipment used to rescue passengers in case of emergency n04077889 a center where research is done n04078002 a network of fine lines used by astronomers as a reference for measurements on star photographs n04078150 a net or mesh foundation for lace n04078236 antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil) n04078574 tank used for collecting and storing a liquid (as water or oil) n04078747 lake used to store water for community use n04078955 device for resetting instruments or controls n04079106 a push button that you press to activate the reset mechanism n04079244 the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president); "he refused to live in the governor's residence" n04079603 pyrometer that measures high temperatures by the resistance in a heated wire n04079746 thermometer that measures temperature by changes in the resistance of a spiral of platinum wire n04079933 an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current n04080138 any system that resonates n04080237 an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude n04080454 a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves n04080705 a fashionable hotel usually in a resort area n04080833 a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration n04081044 a support on which things can be put; "the gun was steadied on a special rest" n04081281 a building where people go to eat n04081699 a building used for shelter by travelers (especially in areas where there are no hotels) n04081844 a device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted" n04082344 a breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration n04082562 a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment n04082710 a wall that is built to resist lateral pressure (especially a wall built to prevent the advance of a mass of earth) n04082886 a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument n04083113 an arrangement resembling a net or network; "the reticulation of a leaf"; "the reticulation of a photographic emulsion" n04083309 a woman's drawstring handbag; usually made of net or beading or brocade; used in 18th and 19th centuries n04083468 some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed; "the restoration looked exactly like the original" n04083649 a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat n04083800 surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision n04083942 a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads n04084089 entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense n04084234 a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured n04084363 a small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft that is fired to slow or alter its course n04084517 the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed n04084682 a furnace in which the material that is being treated is heated indirectly by flames that are directed at the roof and walls of the furnace n04084889 a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side n04085017 the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed n04085181 the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design n04085365 an antiviral drug that inhibits the action of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses such as HIV n04085574 a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing) n04085746 a thermometer that registers the temperature in deep waters n04085873 a facing (usually masonry) that supports an embankment n04086066 a barrier against explosives n04086150 a stand from which a parade or military force can be reviewed n04086273 a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets) n04086446 a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings n04086663 an instrument for measuring the flow of liquids (especially arterial blood) n04086794 resistor for regulating current n04086937 medical instrument consisting of a mirror mounted at an angle on a rod; used to examine the nasal passages (through the nasopharynx) n04087126 support resembling the rib of an animal n04087290 a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural n04087432 a ribbon used as a decoration n04087524 an inhaled antiviral agent (trade name Virazole) that may be used to treat serious virus infections n04087709 vault that resembles a groined vault but has ribbed arches n04087826 a framework of ribs n04087899 notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming n04088058 a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter n04088229 building complex in a continuous row along a road n04088343 a type of pliers n04088441 a kitchen utensil used for ricing soft foods by extruding them through small holes n04088593 a narrow zigzag ribbon used as trimming n04088696 a coarse sieve (as for gravel) n04088797 a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement n04088982 a horizontal beam (or plate) connected to the top of a ship's vertical keel or to the keelson n04089152 a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters n04089376 either of a pair of lifelines running alongside the bowsprit of a ship n04089522 one of the large bitts used to secure the cable of a dropped anchor n04089666 a boot without laces that is worn for riding horses; part of a riding habit n04089836 a short whip with a thong at the end and a handle for opening gates n04089976 a power mower you can ride on n04090064 an antibacterial drug (trade names Rifadin and Rimactane) used to treat tuberculosis n04090263 a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore; "he lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired" n04090548 a bullet designed to be fired from a rifle; no longer made spherical in shape n04090682 the butt end of a rifle n04090781 a grenade that is thrown from a launching device attached to the barrel of a rifle n04090923 a range where people can practice shooting rifles; "during the war they turned the bowling alleys into rifle ranges" n04091097 gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise n04091247 formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel n04091466 a long slender pointed sable brush used by artists n04091584 a sailing vessel with a specified rig; "a square rigger" n04091693 gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails n04091839 the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right n04092013 the passage consisting of a path or strip of land over which someone has the legal right to pass n04092168 a person's costume (especially if bizarre); "What a queer rigout!" n04092305 the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached n04092447 (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended; "the ball hit the rim and bounced off" n04092609 jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger; "she had rings on every finger"; "he noted that she wore a wedding band" n04092959 a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle n04093157 a small ring n04093223 gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises; "the rings require a strong upper body" n04093478 first row of seating; has an unobstructed view of a boxing or wrestling ring n04093625 building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating n04093775 a firearm designed to disperse rioters rather than to inflict serious injury or death n04093915 a cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent n04094060 a cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend n04094250 a steel lever with one end formed into a ripping chisel and the other a gooseneck with a claw for pulling nails n04094438 a long chisel with a slightly bent cutting end; used for heavy prying or cleaning mortises n04094608 a handsaw for cutting with the grain of the wood n04094720 structural member consisting of the vertical part of a stair or step n04094859 a vertical pipe in a building n04094983 a protease inhibitor (trade name Norvir) used in treating HIV n04095109 an ostentatiously elegant hotel n04095210 a boat used on rivers or to ply a river n04095342 heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together n04095577 a machine for driving rivets n04095725 a line of rivets at a seam; "the fuselage cracked along the rivet line" n04095853 the butt of a marijuana cigarette n04095938 metal tweezers used by marijuana smokers to hold a roach n04096066 an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation n04096733 a bed supporting a road n04096848 a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. n04097085 an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling n04097256 a map showing roads (for automobile travel) n04097373 an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat n04097527 the paved surface of a paved roadway n04097622 a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel n04097760 a special cooking pan for roasting n04097866 any loose flowing garment n04098032 trade name of an expectorant that loosens phlegm and makes it easier to cough up n04098169 equipment used in robotics n04098260 optical device that produces plane-polarized ultraviolet light n04098399 a drill bit that has hardened rotating rollers n04098513 a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro n04098710 an ice skate with a curved blade n04098795 a trough that can be rocked back and forth; used by gold miners to shake auriferous earth in water in order to separate the gold n04099003 a lever pivoted at the center; used especially to push a valve down in an internal-combustion engine n04099175 a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion n04099429 any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine n04099649 a military base for rocket missiles n04099761 a firing range for rocket missiles n04099854 a garden featuring rocks; usually alpine plants n04099969 a chair mounted on rockers n04100174 a long thin implement made of metal or wood n04100519 an enclosure for cattle that have been rounded up n04100620 a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis n04100994 a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004 n04101232 anything rolled up in cylindrical form n04101375 photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light n04101497 a cylinder that revolves n04101701 a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate) n04101860 bandage consisting of a strip of sterile fabric (of variable width) rolled into a cylinder to facilitate application n04102037 a shoe with a line of rollers fixed to the sole n04102162 (trademark) an in-line skate n04102285 a window shade that rolls up out of the way n04102406 elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines) n04102618 a shoe with pairs of rollers fixed to the sole n04102760 a towel with the ends sewn together, hung on a roller n04102872 photographic film wound on a spool n04102962 a hitch for fastening a line to a spar or another rope n04103094 steel mill where metal is rolled into sheets and bars n04103206 utensil consisting of a cylinder (usually of wood) with a handle at each end; used to roll out dough n04103364 collection of wheeled vehicles owned by a railroad or motor carrier n04103491 tobacco leaves that have been made into a cylinder n04103665 a woman's foundation garment rolled on to the hips n04103769 a dispenser of a liquid cosmetic (such as a deodorant) having a revolving ball as an applicator n04103918 a method of transport (as a ferry or train or plane) that vehicles roll onto at the beginning and roll off of at the destination n04104147 (trademark) a desktop rotary card index with removable cards; usually used for names, addresses, and telephone numbers; "a news reporter has to have a good Rolodex" n04104384 a round arch drawn from a single center n04104500 a building constructed by the ancient Romans n04104641 a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire n04104770 a one-piece garment for children to wear at play; the lower part is shaped like bloomers n04104925 a screen in a church; separates the nave from the choir or chancel n04105068 a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building n04105438 protective covering on top of a motor vehicle n04105609 a garden on a flat roof of a building n04105704 material used to construct a roof n04105791 the highest point of a roof n04105893 an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view" n04107598 a small private compartment for one on a sleeping car n04107743 light that provides general illumination for a room n04107870 a perch on which domestic fowl rest or sleep n04107984 a shelter with perches for fowl or other birds n04108137 an excavation where root vegetables are stored n04108268 a strong line n04108822 a bridge consisting of ropes n04108908 a ladder with side pieces of rope n04108999 a ski tow offering only a moving rope to hold onto n04109104 workplace consisting of a long narrow path or shed where rope is made n04109240 the strands out of which ropes are made n04109335 a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics) n04109471 a flower bed in which roses are growing n04109599 a garden for growing roses n04109702 a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs n04109899 an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor n04110068 perfume consisting of water scented with oil of roses n04110178 circular window filled with tracery n04110281 a bag filled with rosin; used by baseball pitchers to improve their grip on the ball n04110439 (computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track n04110654 an internal-combustion engine in which power is transmitted directly to rotating components n04110841 a printing press for printing from a revolving cylinder n04110955 a mechanism that rotates n04111190 a revolving rod that transmits power or motion n04111414 a restaurant that specializes in roasted and barbecued meats n04111531 an oven or broiler equipped with a rotating spit on which meat cooks as it turns n04111668 rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils; "there are horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors in a jet engine" n04111962 the rotating armature of a motor or generator n04112147 the revolving bar of a distributor n04112252 the long airfoil that rotates to provide the lift that supports a helicopter in the air n04112430 the axis around which the major rotor of a helicopter turns n04112579 a large circular room n04112654 a building having a circular plan and a dome n04112752 makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks n04112921 a rough preliminary model n04113038 a roll of coins wrapped in paper n04113124 a roll of ribbon n04113194 a wheel with teeth for making a row of perforations n04113316 the ball used to play roulette n04113406 game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in n04113641 a charge of ammunition for a single shot n04113765 an arch formed in a continuous curve; characteristic of Roman architecture n04113968 a spherical flask with a narrow neck n04114069 round piece of armor plate that protects the armpit n04114193 a tool for rounding corners or edges n04114301 a file with a circular cross section; used to file the inside of holes n04114428 workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives n04114554 (legend) the circular table for King Arthur and his knights n04114719 a power tool with a shaped cutter; used in carpentry for cutting grooves n04114844 (computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks n04114996 a woodworking plane with a narrow cutting head that will make grooves with smooth bottoms n04115144 a small spiked wheel at the end of a spur n04115256 a house that is one of a row of identical houses situated side by side and sharing common walls n04115456 a rowboat n04115542 an arch that is formed with more than one concentric row of voussoirs n04115670 a course of bricks place next to each other (usually in a straight line) n04115802 a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast n04115906 a brace to secure the royal mast n04115996 topmast immediately above the topgallant mast n04116098 a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together n04116294 a high boot made of rubber n04116389 a bullet made of hard rubber; designed for use in crowd control n04116512 an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil n04116744 representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal n04116919 lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use n04117089 a medicine for external application that produces redness of the skin n04117216 (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel n04117464 a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes n04117639 the vertical blade on a rudder n04117747 a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot n04117917 (French) a street or road in France n04118021 floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) n04118538 inflated oval ball used in playing rugby n04118635 a ruined building; "they explored several Roman ruins" n04118776 measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths n04119091 a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage n04119230 a folding outside seat in the back of some early cars n04119360 a large drinking glass (ovoid bowl on a stem) for drinking toasts n04119478 a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc) n04119630 a fork-like spoon with a cutting edge; coined by Edward Lear n04119751 one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder n04119892 a crosspiece between the legs of a chair n04120093 device consisting of the parts on which something can slide along n04120266 a long narrow carpet n04120339 a narrow footboard serving as a step beneath the doors of some old cars n04120489 a light comfortable shoe designed for running n04120593 small, even, hand stitches run in and out n04120695 a matching jacket and pants worn by joggers and made of fabric that absorbs perspiration n04120842 a strip of level paved surface where planes can take off and land n04120998 a narrow platform extending from the stage into the audience in a theater or nightclub etc. n04121142 a chute down which logs can slide n04121228 a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick n04121342 a reddish brown homespun fabric n04121426 a shag rug made in Sweden n04121511 a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle n04121728 a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut n04122011 an oral vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis n04122262 a scarf (or trimming) made of sable n04122349 an artist's brush made of sable hairs n04122492 a fur coat made of sable furs n04122578 a shoe carved from a single block of wood n04122685 a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest n04122825 a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases n04123026 a woman's full loose hiplength jacket n04123123 a medieval musical instrument resembling a trombone n04123228 a coarse cloth resembling sacking n04123317 a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse n04123448 man's hiplength coat with a straight back; the jacket of a suit n04123567 coarse fabric used for bags or sacks n04123740 a seat for the rider of a horse or camel n04123980 a piece of leather across the instep of a shoe n04124098 a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle n04124202 stable gear consisting of a blanket placed under the saddle n04124370 an oxford with a saddle of contrasting color n04124488 workshop where a saddler works n04124573 a chair seat that is slightly concave and sometimes has a thickened ridge in the center; "the saddle seat fitted his buttocks nicely" n04124764 a mild soap for cleansing and conditioning leather n04124887 a decorative overcast or running stitch, especially in a contrasting color n04125021 strongbox where valuables can be safely kept n04125116 a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests n04125257 a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables n04125466 a refuge from attack n04125541 a house used as a hiding place or refuge by members of certain organizations n04125692 an undecorated arch that is included in order to strengthen or support a construction n04125853 belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt n04126066 bicycle that has two wheels of equal size; pedals are connected to the rear wheel by a multiplying gear n04126244 a bolt that cannot be moved from outside the door or gate n04126373 guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired n04126541 a fireproof theater curtain to be dropped in case of fire n04126659 a slow-burning fuse consisting of a tube or cord filled or saturated with combustible matter; used to ignite detonators from a distance n04126852 an oil lamp that will not ignite flammable gases (methane) n04126980 a paper match that strikes only on a specially prepared surface n04127117 a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze n04127249 a pin in the form of a clasp; has a guard so the point of the pin will not stick the user n04127395 a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety n04127521 a razor with a guard to prevent deep cuts in the skin n04127633 a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level n04127904 a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel n04128413 any structure that resembles a sail n04128499 a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast n04128710 a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents n04128837 a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts n04129490 a warship that was powered by sails and equipped with many heavy guns; not built after the middle of the 19th century n04129688 a cap worn by sailors n04129766 a boy's ensemble; copied from a sailor's uniform n04129872 a seaway involving the Saint Lawrence River and the Great Lakes that was developed jointly by Canada and the United States; oceangoing ships can travel as far west as Lake Superior n04130143 a bar where diners can assemble a salad to their own taste n04130257 a large bowl for mixing and serving a salad n04130357 a fork intended for eating salads n04130447 a plate or bowl for individual servings of salad n04130566 a hydrometer that determines the concentration of salt solutions by measuring their density n04130715 a poliovirus vaccine consisting of inactivated polio virus that is injected subcutaneously to provide immunity to poliomyelitis n04130907 a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision n04131015 elegant sitting room where guests are received n04131113 gallery where works of art can be displayed n04131208 a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work n04131368 a type of house built in New England; has two stories in front and one behind n04131499 a small container for holding salt at the dining table n04131610 a mine where salt is dug n04131690 a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling salt n04131811 a plant where salt is produced commercially n04131929 a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver n04132056 a hallucinogen obtained from Salvia divinorum n04132158 a pair of light loose trousers with a tight fit around the ankles; worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a kameez) n04132354 either of two Soviet space stations launched in the 1970s n04132465 leather belt supported by a strap over the right shoulder n04132603 a Japanese stringed instrument resembling a banjo with a long neck and three strings and a fretted fingerboard and a rectangular soundbox; played with a plectrum n04132829 a heavy silk fabric (often woven with silver or gold threads); used to make clothing in the Middle Ages n04132985 a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea n04133114 an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars n04133211 a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various stitches n04133346 an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something n04133497 a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases n04133648 a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept n04133789 a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot n04134008 a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast n04134170 a tool that throws out a blast of steam laden with sand; used to clean or grind hard surfaces n04134339 a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in n04134523 mold consisting of a box with sand shaped to mold metal n04134632 timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage n04134862 a painting done by Amerindians (especially Navaho); made of fine colored sands on a neutral background n04135024 a wedge used to get out of sand traps n04135118 signboard consisting of two hinged boards that hang front and back from the shoulders of a walker and are used to display advertisements n04135315 a disposable absorbent pad (trade name Kotex); worn to absorb menstrual flow n04135516 a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century n04135710 a thin plastic film made of saran (trade name Saran Wrap) that sticks to itself; used for wrapping food n04135933 a fine soft silk fabric often used for linings n04136045 a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions) n04136161 a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body n04136333 a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific n04136510 a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame n04136676 a strong cord connecting a sash weight to a sliding sash n04136800 a lock attached to the sashes of a double hung window that can fix both in the shut position n04136997 a counterweight for a sliding sash n04137089 a window with (usually two) sashes that slide vertically to let in air n04137217 luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap n04137355 a cotton fabric with a satiny finish n04137444 man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon n04137773 a receiver on a communications satellite n04137897 a television system in which the signal is transmitted to an orbiting satellite that receives the signal and amplifies it and transmits it back to earth n04138131 a transmitter on a communications satellite n04138261 a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back n04138398 a fabric with a finish resembling satin but made partly or wholly from cotton or synthetic fiber n04138560 flat stitches worked so closely as to resemble satin n04138671 a weave in which the filling and warp threads intersect in such a way as to give a smooth compact surface with no distinguishable twill line n04138869 a cheap handgun that is easily obtained n04138977 a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling n04139140 a cooking pot that has handles on either side and tight fitting lid; used for stewing or boiling n04139291 a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table n04139395 a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks n04139534 a net hung between ship and pier while loading a ship n04139642 a sail set to catch wind spilled from a larger sail n04139748 a receptacle for catching waste products for further use n04139859 a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home; "the coin bank was empty" n04140064 hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting n04140340 a doll that is stuffed with sawdust n04140434 a saloon whose floor is covered with sawdust n04140539 a shotgun with short barrels n04140631 a framework for holding wood that is being sawed n04140777 a large sawing machine n04140853 a tool used to bend each alternate sawtooth at a slight angle outward n04140976 a serration on a saw blade n04141076 a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore n04141198 any of a family of brass wind instruments that resemble a bugle with valves n04141327 a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet n04141423 a temporary arrangement erected around a building for convenience of workers n04141573 a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded) n04141712 a system of scaffolds n04141838 an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks n04141975 a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass n04142175 an electronic pulse counter used to count pulses that occur too rapidly to be recorded individually n04142327 a ladder used to scale walls (as in an attack) n04142434 a thin straight surgical knife used in dissection and surgery n04142549 an image produced by scanning; "he analyzed the brain scan"; "you could see the tumor in the CAT scan" n04142731 a radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition; "they used scanners to monitor police radio channels" n04142999 a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area n04143140 an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer n04143365 an upright in house framing n04143492 garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit n04143712 an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds n04143897 a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration n04144241 a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end n04144434 small pin usually worn in groups of two or more n04144539 a small rug; several can be used in a room n04144651 a graver used to scoop out broad areas when engraving wood or metal n04144782 graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept; "he painted scenes from everyday life"; "figure 2 shows photographic and schematic views of the equipment" n04145056 the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale; "they worked all night painting the scenery" n04145322 small railway in an amusement park n04145417 computer hardware that arranges jobs to be done by the computer in an appropriate order n04145578 diagram of an electrical or mechanical system n04145735 merchandise that is shoddy or inferior n04145863 reflecting telescope that has plate that corrects for aberration so a wide area of sky can be photographed n04146050 a building where young people receive education; "the school was built in 1932"; "he walked to school every morning" n04146343 a bag for carrying school books and supplies; "found just the right dictionary to fit into his schoolbag" n04146504 a bell rung to announce beginning or ending of class n04146614 a bus used to transport children to or from school n04146721 a pedestrian crossing where school children cross a street on the way to school n04146862 a ship used to train students as sailors n04146976 establishment including the plant and equipment for providing education from kindergarten through high school n04147183 sailing vessel used in former times n04147291 a large beer glass n04147364 a museum that collects and displays objects having scientific interest n04147495 an instrument used by scientists n04147793 a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade n04147916 counter tube in which light flashes when exposed to ionizing radiation n04148054 an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades n04148285 a measuring instrument that measures the hardness of materials by penetrating them with a stylus that has a diamond point n04148464 an arch that supports part of the wall n04148579 a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light n04148703 a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce n04148801 a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate n04148936 a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather n04149083 a large ladle; "he used a scoop to serve the ice cream" n04149208 the shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe n04149374 child's two-wheeled vehicle operated by foot n04149490 an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures; "transdermal scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness"; "someone sedated with scopolamine has difficulty lying" n04149813 a large board for displaying the score of a contest (and some other information) n04149968 a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor) n04150153 a small abrasive cleaning pad used for scouring pots and pans n04150273 a barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold n04150371 any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends n04150474 electronic equipment that makes speech unintelligible during transmission and restores it at reception n04150668 a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used; "she jotted it on a scrap of paper"; "there was not a scrap left" n04150860 an album into which clippings or notes or pictures can be pasted n04150980 any of various hand tools for scraping n04151108 a device used for scratching n04151228 (computer science) a high-speed internal memory used for temporary storage of preliminary information n04151405 an accurately levelled strip of material placed on a wall or floor as guide for the even application of plaster or concrete n04151581 a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame; "they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"; "a metal screen protected the observers" n04151940 a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness"; "the brush provided a covert for game"; "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background" n04152387 partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space n04152593 the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube n04152829 a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing n04153025 a door that consists of a frame holding metallic or plastic netting; used to allow ventilation and to keep insects from entering a building through the open door; "he heard the screen slam as she left" n04153330 fabric of metal or plastic mesh n04153436 (computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time; "screen savers prevent the damage that occurs when the same areas of light and dark are displayed too long" n04153751 a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head n04154152 a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air n04154340 a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole n04154565 a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw n04154753 a woodscrew having its shank bent into a ring n04154854 a wrench for turning a screw n04154938 the raised helical rib going around a screw n04155068 the top of a container that must be screwed off and on n04155177 adjustable wrench that has one jaw that can be adjusted by turning a screw n04155310 an aimless drawing n04155457 a sharp-pointed awl for marking wood or metal to be cut n04155625 a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater n04155735 a carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalers n04155889 a room in a monastery that is set aside for writing or copying manuscripts n04156040 a purifier that removes impurities from a gas n04156140 a brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning n04156297 a narrow woodworking plane used to cut away excess stock n04156411 a lightweight flexible sandal with a sturdy sole; worn as play shoes by children and as sportswear by adults n04156591 a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling n04156720 a racing shell that is propelled by sculls n04156814 each of a pair of short oars that are used by a single oarsman n04156946 a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward n04157099 a small room (in large old British houses) next to the kitchen; where kitchen utensils are cleaned and kept and other rough household jobs are done n04157320 a three-dimensional work of plastic art n04157703 a film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid n04157883 drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard n04158002 container for coal; shaped to permit pouring the coal onto the fire n04158138 an ancient Greek drinking cup; two handles and footed base n04158250 an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground n04158457 restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind n04158672 a cylindrical drawstring bag used by sailors to hold their clothing and other gear n04158807 a boat that is seaworthy; that is adapted to the open seas n04158956 a sailor's storage chest for personal property n04159058 a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents n04159354 fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure n04159545 a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture n04159676 (nautical) ladder to be lowered over a ship's side for coming aboard n04159850 a small explosive device (resembling a firecracker) that is used underwater in order to frighten mammals away from fishing grounds n04160036 fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters n04160261 a garment (as a jacket or coat or robe) made of sealskin n04160372 joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces n04160586 an airplane that can land on or take off from water; "the designer of marine aircraft demonstrated his newest hydroplane" n04160847 a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction n04161010 a hot iron used to destroy tissue n04161102 a skyscraper built in Chicago in 1974; 1454 feet tall n04161233 a painting of the sea (as distinguished from a landscape) n04161358 any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit); "he dusted off the seat before sitting down" n04161981 furniture that is designed for sitting on; "there were not enough seats for all the guests" n04162433 the cloth covering for the buttocks; "the seat of his pants was worn through" n04162599 a part of a machine that supports or guides another part n04162706 a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident n04162895 a cushion that makes a seat more comfortable n04162998 an area that includes places where several people can sit; "there is seating for 40 students in this classroom" n04163364 a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels n04163530 small pruning shears with a spring that holds the handles open and a single blade that closes against a flat surface n04163740 barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions n04164002 coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil n04164199 rearmost or uppermost area in the balcony containing the least expensive seats n04164406 the base that must be touched second by a base runner in baseball n04164529 the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; "he had to shift down into second to make the hill" n04164757 hand marking seconds on a timepiece n04164868 a desk used for writing n04164989 one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object; "a section of a fishing rod"; "metal sections were used below ground"; "finished the final segment of the road" n04165409 a piece of furniture made up of sections that can be arranged individually or together n04165551 measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end n04165675 a blanket (or toy) that a child carries around in order to reduce anxiety n04165811 anything that an adult person uses to reduce anxiety n04165945 an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in n04166111 (computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks n04166281 a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors n04166436 a closed litter for one passenger n04166553 a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person n04166841 a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep n04167122 a bed where seedlings are grown before transplanting n04167228 a kitchen utensil that removes seeds from fruit n04167346 a mechanical device that sows grass seed or grain evenly over the ground n04167489 a missile equipped with a device that is attracted toward some kind of emission (heat or light or sound or radio waves) n04167661 a light puckered fabric (usually striped) n04167759 a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end n04168084 a shallow arch; an arch that is less than a semicircle n04168199 (trademark) a self-balancing personal transportation device with two wheels; can operate in any level pedestrian environment n04168472 a glass for beer n04168541 a large fishnet that hangs vertically, with floats at the top and weights at the bottom n04168716 the graphical record of an earth tremor made by using a seismograph n04168840 a measuring instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of movements of the ground (as an earthquake) n04169035 small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together n04169152 an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available to act on receptors in the brain n04169437 a switch that is used to select among alternatives n04169597 a photoelectric cell that uses a strip of selenium n04169707 a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material; "the feeder discharged feed into a trough for the livestock" n04169935 a portrait of yourself created by yourself n04170037 a wheeled vehicle that carries in itself a means of propulsion n04170384 a thermometer that records the temperature automatically n04170515 an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine n04170694 a system consisting of a generator and a motor so connected that the motor will assume the same relative position as the generator; the generator and the motor are synchronized n04170933 the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray n04171066 border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet n04171208 an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms n04171373 a semiabstract painting n04171459 an autoloader that fires only one shot at each pull of the trigger n04171629 a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously n04171831 a conductor made with semiconducting material n04172107 a dwelling that is attached to something on only one side n04172230 a paint that dries with a finish between glossy and flat n04172342 a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle n04172512 flat braided cordage that is used on ships n04172607 a measuring instrument for measuring the light sensitivity of film over a range of exposures n04172776 a small shelter with an open front to protect a sentry from the weather n04172904 a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments n04173046 large tank where solid matter or sewage is disintegrated by bacteria n04173172 film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie n04173344 computer hardware that sorts data or programs into a predetermined sequence n04173511 (chemistry) an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymer n04173698 adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing n04173907 a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men n04174026 a twilled woolen fabric n04174101 a sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of a fabric with a V-shaped stitch n04174234 an interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers) that transmits data a bit at a time n04174394 a circuit having its parts connected serially n04174500 an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake n04174596 a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited n04174705 a single notch in a row of notches; "one of the serrations was broken off" n04174853 a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Zoloft) n04175039 utensil used in serving food or drink n04175147 (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network n04175380 tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table n04175574 a recreational center for servicemen n04175669 an entrance intended for the use of servants or for delivery of goods and removal of refuse n04175859 a station where gasoline and oil are sold and facilities are available for repairing or maintaining automobiles n04176068 a handcart for serving food n04176190 a dish used for serving food n04176295 control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system n04176528 any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals; "the early sets ran on storage batteries" n04176747 structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly n04176889 a decoration used as part of the set of a theatrical or movie production n04177041 a gun that is set to fire on any intruder that comes in contact with the wire that sets it off n04177202 a piece of scenery intended to stand alone as part of the stage setting n04177329 a screw (often without a head) that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel or cam etc. and prevents motion of the part relative to the shaft on which it is mounted n04177545 a screw that is used to adjust the tension on a spring n04177654 a try square with an adjustable sliding head n04177755 a small sofa n04177820 a long wooden bench with a back n04177931 a center in an underprivileged area that provides community services n04178062 one of four playing cards in a deck with seven pips on the face n04178190 a shellac based phonograph record that played at 78 revolutions per minute n04178329 impressive monuments created in the ancient world that were regarded with awe n04178668 a plant for disposing of sewage n04178784 a farm that is irrigated and fertilized with raw sewage n04178897 facility consisting of a system of sewers for carrying off liquid and solid sewage n04179126 a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water n04179271 a main in a sewage system n04179385 needlework on which you are working with needle and thread; "she put her sewing back in the basket" n04179712 a workbasket in which sewing materials can be stored n04179824 a kit of articles used in sewing n04179913 a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing n04180063 a needle used in sewing to pull thread through cloth n04180229 a room set aside for sewing n04180314 a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather n04180888 a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant n04181083 a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground n04181228 a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) n04181561 a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar n04181718 protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight; "they used umbrellas as shades"; "as the sun moved he readjusted the shade" n04181983 a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment) n04182152 a shallow rectangular box with a transparent front used to protect and display small items (jewelry, coins, etc.) n04182322 a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) n04182514 a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel n04182708 (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column n04182890 a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator) n04183076 a fabric with long coarse nap; "he bought a shag rug" n04183217 a rug with long pile n04183329 a container in which something can be shaken n04183516 cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair n04183663 the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole n04183819 cylinder forming the part of a bit by which it is held in the drill n04183957 cylinder forming the part of a bolt between the thread and the head n04184095 cylinder forming a long narrow part of something n04184316 a heavy silk fabric with a rough surface (or a cotton imitation) n04184435 a machine tool for shaping metal or wood n04184600 a tool for shaping metal n04184701 a broken piece of a brittle artifact n04184880 a smooth crisp fabric n04184957 a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point n04185071 any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper; "a knife sharpener" n04185329 a shallow-draft sailboat with a sharp prow, flat bottom, and triangular sail; formerly used along the northern Atlantic coast of the United States n04185529 a pen with indelible ink that will write on any surface n04185656 a fast schooner once used by New England fisherman for illegal fishing in Canadian waters n04185804 a razor powered by an electric motor n04185946 a brush used to apply lather prior to shaving n04186051 toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving n04186268 toiletry consisting of a liquid preparation containing many small bubbles that soften the beard before shaving n04186455 cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders n04186624 a medieval oboe n04186709 a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it n04186848 large scissors with strong blades n04187061 a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) n04187233 protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior n04187547 an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage n04187751 a bell hung round the neck of a sheep so that the sheep can be easily located n04187885 a knot for shortening a line n04187970 a coat made of sheepskin n04188064 farm devoted to raising sheep n04188179 bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs n04188368 (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind n04188643 a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width n04188985 spare anchor for use in emergency n04189092 a hitch used for temporarily tying a rope to the middle of another rope (or to an eye) n04189282 fabric from which bed sheets are made n04189392 plate iron thinner than tank iron n04189482 sheet of metal formed into a thin plate n04189651 a pile in a row of piles driven side by side to retain earth or prevent seepage n04189816 a kind of plasterboard n04189913 an irregular spider web woven in a single plane and looking like flattened hammocks n04190052 a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects n04190376 a bracket to support a shelf n04190464 ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun n04190747 the housing or outer covering of something; "the clock has a walnut case" n04190997 a very light narrow racing boat n04191150 a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood n04191346 the plates covering the frame of a steel ship and corresponding to the planking of a wooden ship n04191502 a crochet stitch n04191595 a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger n04191943 protective covering that provides protection from the weather n04192238 temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons n04192361 a workshop that offers jobs to members of the physically or developmentally disabled population n04192521 a furniture style that originated in England around 1800; simple in design with straight lines and classical ornamentation n04192698 armor carried on the arm to intercept blows n04192858 a protective covering or structure n04193035 a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay n04193179 shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference n04193377 the key on the typewriter keyboard that shifts from lower-case letters to upper-case letters n04193552 (computer science) register in which all bits can be shifted one or more positions to the left or to the right n04193742 a cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn) n04193883 a thin wedge of material (wood or metal or stone) for driving into crevices n04194009 a small signboard outside the office of a lawyer or doctor, e.g. n04194127 a stiff protective garment worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins n04194289 a vessel that carries passengers or freight n04196080 a system designed to work as a coherent entity on board a naval ship n04196337 a canal large enough for seagoing vessels n04196502 conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry n04196677 the office of a shipping agent; an office where seamen are hired n04196803 a room where goods are packaged and shipped n04196925 a shipboard system consisting of an acoustic detection system that is towed behind the ship n04197110 a wrecked ship (or a part of one) n04197235 a workplace where ships are built or repaired n04197391 a garment worn on the upper half of the body n04197781 a button on a shirt n04197878 a dress that is tailored like a shirt and has buttons all the way down the front n04198015 the front of a shirt (usually the part not covered by a jacket); "he had spilled catsup on his shirtfront" n04198233 any of various fabrics used to make men's shirts n04198355 the sleeve of a shirt n04198453 fabric forming the tail of a shirt n04198562 a blouse with buttons down the front; "in Britain they call a shirtwaist a shirtwaister" n04198722 a knife used as a weapon n04198797 a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks" n04199027 footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material n04200000 (card games) a case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time n04200138 an explosive device concealed inside the heel and sole of a shoe n04200258 an oblong rectangular (usually cardboard) box designed to hold a pair of shoes n04200390 a structure resembling a shoebox (as a rectangular building or a cramped room or compartment) n04200537 a device used for easing the foot into a shoe n04200637 a lace used for fastening shoes n04200800 a shop where shoes are sold n04200908 a wooden or metal device that is inserted into a shoe to preserve its shape when it is not being worn n04201064 an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions n04201297 a translucent screen made of a wooden frame covered with rice paper n04201435 a child's rocking chair with the seat built between two flat sides that are shaped to resemble an animal (such as a swan or duck) n04201618 a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment n04201733 another name for a station wagon n04201845 an enclosed firing range with targets for rifle or handgun practice n04201992 a building (usually abandoned) where drug addicts buy and use heroin n04202142 a small country house used by hunters during the shooting season n04202282 device that resembles a spiked walking stick but the top opens into a seat n04202417 a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod" n04203356 a bell attached to the door of a small shop; warns the proprietor that a customer has entered the shop n04203514 workplace consisting of the part of a factory housing the machines; "the productive work is done on the shop floor" n04203705 the front side of a store facing the street; usually contains display windows n04203889 the commodities purchased from stores; "she loaded her shopping into the car"women carrying home shopping didn't give me a second glance" n04204081 a bag made of plastic or strong paper (often with handles); used to transport goods after shopping n04204238 a handbasket used to carry goods while shopping n04204347 a handcart that holds groceries or other goods while shopping n04204468 a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support n04204619 the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed n04204755 accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference n04204953 a route shorter than the usual one n04205062 an iron with a short shaft and pitched face; for hitting short high shots n04205192 a transportation system that operates over relatively short distances n04205318 trousers that end at or above the knee n04205505 a sleeve extending from the shoulder to the elbow n04205613 a diathermy machine that uses short wave radiation as the source of heat n04205759 a solid missile discharged from a firearm; "the shot buzzed past his ear" n04205983 an explosive charge used in blasting n04206070 sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put; "he trained at putting the shot" n04206225 a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey n04206356 firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges n04206570 a shell containing lead shot; used in shotguns n04206695 drill hole for a charge of an explosive n04206790 tower of a kind once used to make shot; molten lead was poured through a sieve and dropped into water n04206948 a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road; "the car pulled off onto the shoulder" n04207151 the part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder; "an ornamental gold braid on the shoulder of his uniform" n04207343 a large handbag that can be carried by a strap looped over the shoulder n04207473 epaulets that indicate rank n04207596 an arch consisting of a horizontal lintel supported at each end by corbels that project into the aperture n04207763 a holster worn over your shoulder so a gun can be concealed under your jacket n04207903 protective garment consisting of a hard rounded pad worn by football players to protect their shoulders n04208065 patch worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to indicate rank n04208210 a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle n04208427 a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace n04208582 a stiff broad-brimmed hat with the brim turned up at the sides and projecting in front; worn by some clergymen in Britain n04208760 a river steamboat on which theatrical performances could be given (especially on the Mississippi River) n04208936 a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you; "they installed a shower in the bathroom" n04209133 a tight cap worn to keep hair dry while showering n04209239 a curtain that keeps water from splashing out of the shower area n04209383 a perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather n04209509 a room with several showers n04209613 booth for washing yourself, usually in a bathroom n04209811 an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed; "in Britain a showroom is called a salesroom" n04210012 shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight n04210120 a device that shreds documents (usually in order to prevent the wrong people from reading them) n04210288 a vessel engaged in shrimping n04210390 a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person n04210591 the clinging transparent plastic film that is used to shrinkwrap something n04210723 a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute n04210858 implant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body n04211001 a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current n04211219 a small locomotive used to move cars around but not to make trips n04211356 a hinged blind for a window n04211528 a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure n04211755 the gatepost against which the gate closes n04211857 bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads n04211970 public transport that consists of a bus or train or airplane that plies back and forth between two points n04212165 shuttle consisting of a bus that travels between two points n04212282 badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers n04212467 a helicopter that shuttles back and forth n04212573 an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building n04212810 a light conical canvas tent erected on a tripod with ventilation at the top n04212943 a bag provided on an airplane for passengers who are suffering from airsickness and need to vomit n04213105 (nautical) a room for the treatment of the sick or injured (as on a ship) n04213264 the bed on which a sick person lies n04213353 an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle n04213530 a room to which a sick person is confined n04213626 an extended outer surface of an object; "he turned the box over to examine the bottom side"; "they painted all four sides of the house" n04214046 a board that forms part of the side of a bed or crib n04214154 a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity n04214282 conveyance consisting of a small carrier attached to the side of a motorcycle n04214413 a small chapel off the side aisle of a church n04214535 an exterior door at one side of a building n04214649 light carried by a boat that indicates the boat's direction; vessels at night carry a red light on the port bow and a green light on the starboard bow n04214871 an auxiliary line of merchandise n04214958 a pocket on the side of a billiard table n04215056 a minor road branching off of a main road n04215153 a saddle for a woman; rider sits with both feet on the same side of the horse n04215287 a street intersecting a main street and terminating there n04215402 walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway n04215588 a wall that forms the side of a structure n04215684 the side of an automobile tire; "the car had white sidewalls" n04215800 a paddle steamer having a paddle wheel on each side n04215910 air-to-air missile with infrared homing device n04216013 the grounds at either side of a house n04216106 a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass n04216302 the legendary seat at King Arthur's Round Table reserved for the knight who would find the Holy Grail; it was fatal for anyone else to sit in it n04216508 German fortifications facing the Maginot Line n04216634 a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles n04216860 a household sieve (as for flour) n04216963 an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument n04217200 the adjustment of a gunsight for elevation and windage on a particular range under favorable light conditions n04217387 an endoscope (a flexible fiberoptic probe) for examining the sigmoid colon n04217546 a building from which signals are sent to control the movements of railway trains n04217718 a device used to send signals n04217882 structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted; "the highway was lined with signboards" n04218142 a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially) n04218271 a ring bearing a signet n04218383 virility drug (trade name Viagra) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men n04218564 a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise n04218773 short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing n04218921 a small receptacle with a handle and a hinged lid; used for collecting crumbs or ashes n04219067 a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings n04219185 a vacuum coffee maker n04219277 a drawing of the outline of an object; filled in with some uniform color n04219424 a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae n04219580 the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable n04219718 a print made using a stencil process in which an image or design is superimposed on a very fine mesh screen and printing ink is squeegeed onto the printing surface through the area of the screen that is not covered by the stencil n04220036 structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure n04220250 a cylindrical tower used for storing silage n04220344 military installation consisting of an underground structure where ballistic missiles can be stored and fired n04220523 a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition n04220717 a mine where silver ore is dug n04220805 a thin layer of silver deposited on something n04220945 tableware that is plated with silver n04221076 a drawing made on specially prepared paper with an instrument having a silver tip (15th and 16th centuries) n04221241 a colloid preparation of protein (albumin or gelatin) and silver oxide; used in aqueous solution as an antibacterial agent n04221424 tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel n04221586 decorative work made of silver n04221673 a hypothetical pendulum suspended by a weightless frictionless thread of constant length n04221823 a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research n04221994 an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks n04222210 a bed for one occupant n04222307 a jacket having fronts that overlap only enough for a single row of buttons n04222470 a suit having a single-breasted jacket n04222594 a crochet stitch n04222723 a propeller plane with a single propeller n04222847 a beating-reed instrument with a single reed (as a clarinet or saxophone) n04223066 a helicopter having a single rotor n04223170 a stick used instead of a sword for fencing n04223299 a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body n04223435 the playing card that is the only card in a suit held in a bridge hand as initially dealt n04223580 plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe n04223778 a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water) n04223915 an equal-area map projection showing parallels and the equator as straight lines and other meridians as curved; used to map tropical latitudes n04224155 a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube n04224395 an acoustic device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning n04224543 a ship that is one of two or more similar ships built at the same time n04224671 the private chapel of the popes in Rome; it was built by and named after Sixtus IV in 1473 n04224842 a stringed instrument of India; has a long neck and movable frets; has 6 or 7 metal strings for playing and usually 13 resonating strings n04225031 a bathtub in which your buttocks and hips are immersed as if you were sitting in a chair and you bathe in a sitting position n04225222 a carton containing six bottles or cans n04225337 a nail 2 inches long n04225417 a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips n04225578 a mechanical measuring stick used by shoe fitters to measure the length and width of your foot n04225729 sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs n04225987 a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position and propelled by foot n04226172 an arch whose height is less than half its width n04226322 a brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost n04226464 coils of worsted yarn n04226537 the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; "the building has a steel skeleton" n04226826 a passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks n04226962 a domed beehive made of twisted straw n04227050 a large round wicker basket (used on farms) n04227144 preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made several studies before starting to paint" n04227370 a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn n04227519 an implement for sketching n04227618 a map drawn from observation (rather than from exact measurements) and representing the main features of an area n04227787 an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face n04227900 a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted n04228054 narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow n04228215 one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall n04228422 a vehicle resembling a bicycle but having skis instead of wheels; the rider wears short skis for balancing n04228581 a stiff boot that is fastened to a ski with a ski binding n04228693 a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel n04228844 one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects n04229007 a tractor used to haul logs over rough terrain n04229107 a crash helmet n04229195 a paved surface on which cars can be made to skid so that drivers can practice controlling them n04229363 a road made of logs on which freshly cut timber can be hauled n04229480 any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor n04229620 a steep downward ramp from which skiers jump n04229737 a hotel at a ski resort n04229816 a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow n04229959 a cooking utensil used to skim fat from the surface of liquids n04230093 an outer surface (usually thin); "the skin of an airplane" n04230221 a bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal n04230387 a parka to be worn while skiing n04230487 an airplane equipped with skis so it can land on a snowfield n04230603 a pole with metal points used as an aid in skiing n04230707 a carrier for holding skis on top of a vehicle n04230808 a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women n04231272 cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist n04231444 armor plate that protects the body below the waist n04231575 trail or slope prepared for skiing n04231693 a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill n04231905 men's underwear consisting of cotton T-shirt and shorts n04232034 emblem warning of danger or death n04232153 rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head n04232312 an elevated box for viewing events at a sports stadium n04232437 a hook that is imagined to be suspended from the sky n04232543 helicopter carrying a reel of steel cable that can be used to lift and transport heavy objects n04232691 United States space station; in orbit from 1973 to 1979 n04232800 a window in a roof to admit daylight n04232902 sends a firework display high into the sky n04233027 the sail above the royal on a square-rigger n04233124 a very tall building with many stories n04233295 an elevated walkway between buildings (usually enclosed) n04233405 block consisting of a thick piece of something n04233556 a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely; "he took up the slack" n04233715 (usually in the plural) pants for casual wear n04233832 casual dress consisting of slacks and matching jacket n04233960 acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone n04234160 a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing n04234260 a pocket in a garment (usually below the waist) to which access is provided by a vertical or diagonal slit in the outside of the garment n04234455 a thin strip (wood or metal) n04234670 (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate n04234763 a pencil of soft slate (or soapstone) used for writing on a slate n04234887 a roof covered with slate n04234969 a marketplace where slaves were auctioned off (especially in the southern United States before the American Civil War) n04235165 a ship used to transport slaves from their homes to places of bondage n04235291 a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow n04235646 a piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed n04235771 pajamas with feet; worn by children n04235860 large padded bag designed to be slept in outdoors; usually rolls up like a bedroll n04236001 a passenger car that has berths for sleeping n04236182 a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule) n04236377 the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm n04236702 small case into which an object fits n04236809 a bed with solid headboard and footboard that roll outward at the top n04236935 a bell attached to a sleigh, or to the harness of a horse that is pulling a sleigh n04237086 a spatula for spreading paint or ink n04237174 iron bar used to loosen and rake clinkers out of furnaces n04237287 knife especially designed for slicing particular foods, as cheese n04237423 a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade n04237565 a trowel used to make a surface slick n04237654 a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water n04237773 a transparency mounted in a frame; viewed with a slide projector n04237924 a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study n04238128 plaything consisting of a sloping chute down which children can slide n04238321 a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab n04238617 projector that projects an enlarged image of a slide onto a screen n04238763 analog computer consisting of a handheld instrument used for rapid calculations; have been replaced by pocket calculators n04238953 valve that opens and closes a passageway by sliding over a port n04239074 a door that opens by sliding instead of swinging n04239218 rower's seat that slides fore and aft n04239333 a window that open by sliding horizontally n04239436 bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck n04239639 a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released n04239786 a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel n04239900 dispenser consisting of a tubular ring around the propeller hub of an airplane through which antifreeze solution is spread over the blades n04240097 a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones n04240327 a small sheet of paper; "a receipt slip" n04240434 a friction clutch that will slip when the torque is too great n04240576 a railway car at the end of the train; it can be detached without stopping the train n04240752 a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture n04240867 pliers with a joint adjustable to two positions in order to increase the opening of the jaws n04241042 a knot at the end of a cord or rope that can slip along the cord or rope around which it is made n04241249 an article of clothing (garment or shoe) that is easily slipped on or off n04241394 low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors n04241573 connection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts n04241782 a loose stitch catching only a thread or two of fabric; designed to be invisible from the right side n04241940 a long narrow opening n04242084 (ophthalmology) a lamp that emits a narrow but intense beam of light that enables an ophthalmologist, using a microscope, to view the retina and optic nerve n04242315 narrow trench for shelter in battle n04242408 a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow n04242587 a sailing or steam warship having cannons on only one deck n04242704 a bowl into which the dregs of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table n04242871 commissary maintained aboard merchant ships to sell merchandise to the crew n04243003 a large pail used to receive waste water from a washbasin or chamber pot n04243142 cheap clothing (as formerly issued to sailors in Britain) n04243251 a store that sells cheap ready-made clothing n04243370 a small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail); "he put a quarter in the slot" n04243546 a slot machine that is used for gambling; "they spend hours and hours just playing the slots" n04243727 (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board; "the PC had three slots for additional memory" n04243941 a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot n04244152 the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving slowly n04244278 match or fuse made to burn slowly and evenly n04244379 conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate n04244615 regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice n04244847 a sailing ship (usually rigged like a sloop or cutter) used in fishing and sailing along the coast n04244997 a boat that is small n04245218 interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers n04245412 a ship that is small n04245508 personal items conforming to regulations that are sold aboard ship or at a naval base and charged to the person's pay n04245703 any light rope used on shipboard n04245847 a bomb that can be guided (by a laser beam or radio) to its target; "smart bombs have revolutionized aerial bombardment" n04246060 a bottle containing smelling salts n04246156 an industrial plant for smelting n04246271 embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches n04246459 a bomb that gives off thick smoke when it explodes; used to make a smoke screen or to mark a position n04246633 a vent (as in a roof) for smoke to escape n04246731 a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish n04246855 a passenger car for passengers who wish to smoke n04247011 (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements n04247175 a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated n04247336 a blend of tobaccos to be smoked in a pipe n04247440 room in a hotel or club set apart for smokers n04247544 a firearm that has no rifling n04247630 a small plane for finish work n04247736 usually inexpensive bar n04247876 a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb n04248010 something long, thin, and flexible that resembles a snake n04248209 a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound; "children can manage snaps better than buttons" n04248396 a brim that can be turned up and down on opposite sides n04248507 a hat with a snap brim n04248607 an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera; "my snapshots haven't been developed yet"; "he tried to get unposed shots of his friends" n04248851 a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose n04249029 strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit n04249204 a surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them; used especially in body cavities n04249415 a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head n04249582 a pulley-block that can be opened to receive the bight of a rope n04249705 display consisting of a printed card with letters and numbers in lines of decreasing size; used to test visual acuity n04249882 a globular glass with a small top; used for serving brandy n04250026 a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off) n04250224 an extremely powerful rifle developed for the military; capable of destroying light armored vehicles and aircraft more than a mile away n04250473 (plural) hand shears for cutting sheet metal n04250599 a kind of snowmobile n04250692 an ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head n04250850 air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time n04251144 breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water n04251377 something that is extraordinary or remarkable or prominent; "a snorter of a sermon"; "the storm wasn't long but it was a snorter" n04251560 snow pressed into a ball for throwing (playfully) n04251701 a mound or heap of snow n04251791 a board that resembles a broad ski or a small surfboard; used in a standing position to slide down snow-covered slopes n04251983 a figure of a person made of packed snow n04252077 tracked vehicle for travel on snow having skis in front n04252225 a vehicle used to push snow from roads n04252331 a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot n04252560 a child's overgarment for cold weather n04252653 a machine that removes snow by scooping it up and throwing it forcefully through a chute n04252814 an automobile pneumatic tire with deep tread to give traction in snow n04252939 finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nose n04253057 a small ornamental box for carrying snuff in your pocket n04253168 a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles n04253304 scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candlewick n04253437 a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats n04253751 street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate n04253931 a crate for packing soap n04254009 a bathroom or kitchen fixture for holding a bar of soap n04254120 dispenser of liquid soap n04254205 a film left on objects after they have been washed in soap n04254319 soap that has been cut into flakes to make suds faster n04254450 a cleaning pad containing soap n04254535 soap in powdered form mixed with alkaline builders n04254680 an inflated ball used in playing soccer n04254777 hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee n04255034 a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted n04255163 receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted n04255346 a wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted n04255499 a plain plinth that supports a wall n04255586 a can for holding soft drinks n04255670 an apparatus for dispensing soda water n04255768 a counter where ice cream and sodas and sundaes are prepared and served n04255899 a house built of sod or adobe laid in horizontal courses n04256033 a crystalline salt used as an analgesic and antipyretic n04256152 a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative n04256318 lamp in which an electric current passed through a tube of sodium vapor makes a yellow light; used is street lighting n04256520 an upholstered seat for more than one person n04256758 the underside of a part of a building (such as an arch or overhang or beam etc.) n04256891 ball used in playing softball n04256993 a drug of abuse that is considered relatively mild and not likely to cause addiction n04257223 a pedal on a piano that moves the action closer to the strings and so soften the sound n04257385 a soft (or liquid) soap made from vegetable oils; used in certain skin diseases n04257533 merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale n04257684 drain that conveys liquid waste from toilets, etc. n04257790 electrical device consisting of a large array of connected solar cells n04257986 a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy n04258138 a concave mirror that concentrates the rays of the sun; can produce high temperatures n04258333 a heater that makes direct use of solar energy n04258438 a house designed to use solar radiation for heating; usually has large areas of glass in front of heat-absorbing materials n04258618 a telescope designed to make observations of the sun n04258732 a system that converts sunlight into heat n04258859 a hand tool with a heatable tip; used to melt and apply solder n04258982 the underside of footwear or a golf club n04259202 a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil n04259364 a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself n04259468 armor plate that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heel n04259630 a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico n04259771 a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return; "sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging"; "asdic is an acronym for antisubmarine detection investigation committee" n04260192 depth finder for determining depth of water or a submerged object by means of ultrasound waves n04260364 an image of a structure that is produced by ultrasonography (reflections of high-frequency sound waves); used to observe fetal growth or to study bodily organs n04260589 an instrument that uses the differential transmission and reflection of ultrasonic waves in order to provide an image of a bodily organ n04260816 medicine in the form of a syrup that has a calming effect n04260934 a drug that induces sleep n04261116 a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes n04261281 an open-air market in an Arabian city n04261369 contact (the part of a bell) against which the clapper strikes n04261506 a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin) n04261638 a movie camera that records sounds in synchrony with the visual images n04261767 a device for making soundings n04261868 motion-picture film with sound effects and dialogue recorded on it n04262010 a hole in a soundboard (as of a violin) designed to resonate with the tones n04262161 (music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument n04262410 a metal bob at the end of a sounding line n04262530 a research rocket used to obtain information about the atmosphere at various altitudes n04262678 a recording of acoustic signals n04262869 a spectrograph for acoustic spectra n04262969 sound recording on a narrow strip of a motion picture film n04263139 a truck equipped with a loudspeaker and used for advertising n04263257 a bowl for serving soup n04263336 a ladle for serving soup n04263417 a deep plate with a wide rim n04263502 a spoon with a rounded bowl for eating soup n04263614 a facility where something is available n04263760 any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation n04263950 an organ stop resulting in a soft muted sound n04264050 a mute for a violin n04264134 a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming n04264233 a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests n04264361 waterproof hat with wide slanting brim longer in back than in front n04264485 soybeans bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date n04264628 the bar-shaped typewriter key that introduces spaces when used n04264765 a spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space n04264914 a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun n04265275 heater consisting of a self-contained (usually portable) unit to warm a room n04265428 a helmet worn by astronauts while in outer space n04265535 a tower 605 feet tall in Seattle; a tourist attraction n04265668 a rocket-propelled guided missile that can escape the earth's atmosphere; makes observations of the solar system that cannot be made by terrestrial observation n04265904 a rocket powerful enough to travel into outer space n04266014 a reusable spacecraft with wings for a controlled descent through the Earth's atmosphere n04266162 a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research n04266375 a pressure suit worn by astronauts while in outer space n04266486 a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot n04266660 a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it; "she led a low spade"; "spades were trumps" n04266849 a thin bit with a center point and cutting edges on either side n04266968 a complicated highway interchange with multiple overpasses n04267091 a German machine gun n04267165 an elastic synthetic fabric n04267246 an approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them n04267435 a fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel n04267577 a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging n04267870 an extra component of a machine or other apparatus n04267985 a horizontal pipe having fine holes drilled throughout its length so as to deliver a spray of water n04268142 a wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack n04268275 electrical device to reduce sparking when electrical contacts are opened or closed n04268418 an instrument that detects ionizing radiation from elementary particles n04268565 an induction coil used to create sparks n04268680 the gap between two high-potential terminals n04268799 a component of an ignition system; consists of two shaped electrodes and the space between them n04268969 a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks n04269086 (on early automobiles) a lever mounted on the steering column and used to adjust the timing of the ignition n04269270 electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark n04269502 a wrench for removing or tightening spark plugs into the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine n04269668 an early radio transmitter using a discharge across a spark gap as the source of its power n04269822 a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles n04269944 a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances n04270147 a turner with a narrow flexible blade n04270276 (during prohibition) an illegal barroom n04270371 a telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker; can be used without picking up a handset; several people can participate in a call at the same time n04270576 a trumpet-shaped acoustic device to intensify and direct the human voice; formerly held to the ear by a hard-of-hearing person n04270765 a tube for conveying the sound of a voice from one room to another n04270891 a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon n04271148 an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish n04271371 the head and sharpened point of a spear n04271531 a store that sells only one kind of merchandise n04271640 a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease; "quinine is a specific for malaria" n04271793 a bottle for holding urine specimens n04271891 an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale n04272054 optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision n04272389 a woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel n04272541 an antibiotic used to treat gonorrhea n04272638 a photographic record of a spectrum n04272782 a spectroscope by which spectra can be photographed n04272928 a photometer for comparing two light radiations wavelength by wavelength n04273064 an optical instrument for spectrographic analysis n04273285 a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior n04273433 a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument n04273569 a fast motorboat n04273659 a hindrance to speeding created by a crosswise ridge in the surface of a roadway n04273796 a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed n04273972 an ice skate with a long blade; worn for racing n04274110 a racetrack for racing automobiles or motorcycles n04274214 road where high speed driving is allowed n04274309 a depository for storing sperm n04274396 a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa n04274530 any spherically shaped artifact n04274686 a measuring instrument for measuring the curvature of a surface n04274807 one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians n04274985 a pressure gauge for measuring blood pressure n04275093 a mill for grinding spices n04275175 a rack for displaying containers filled with spices n04275283 a skillet made of cast iron n04275363 a web spun by spiders to trap insect prey n04275548 a web resembling the webs spun by spiders n04275661 sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction" n04275904 a large stout nail; "they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie" n04276050 any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object; "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order" n04276249 a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal); "one of the spikes impaled him" n04276404 a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur) n04276531 each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves); "the second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game"; "golfers' spikes damage the putting greens" n04276808 a very high narrow heel on women's shoes n04276929 a contact microphone for listening through walls n04277034 a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction n04277204 an anesthetic that is injected into the spine n04277352 a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning n04277493 any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts n04277669 a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc. n04277826 a clothes dryer that uses centrifugal motion to dry the clothes that are put into it n04277980 the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved; "the title and author were printed on the spine of the book" n04278247 early model harpsichord with only one string per note n04278353 a small and compactly built upright piano n04278447 a large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind n04278605 fisherman's lure; revolves when drawn through the water n04278751 board game equipment that consists of a dial and an arrow that is spun to determine the next move in the game n04278932 spinning machine that draws, twists, and winds yarn n04279063 an early spinning machine with multiple spindles n04279172 a textile machine for spinning yarn and thread n04279353 a fishing rod designed for casting a spinning lure n04279462 a small domestic spinning machine with a single spindle that is driven by hand or foot n04279666 ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center n04279858 an oblique bandage in which successive turns overlap preceding turns n04279987 a screwdriver with a ratchet (so the blade turns in only one direction) and a spiral in the handle (so the blade rotates) with downward pressure on the handle n04280259 a spring that is wound like a spiral n04280373 a lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol n04280487 a stove that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol n04280603 a recording of breathing made with a spirograph n04280706 a measuring instrument for recording the depth and rapidity of breathing movements n04280845 a measuring instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs n04280970 a skewer for holding meat over a fire n04281131 a projectile made by chewing a piece of paper and shaping it into a sphere n04281260 a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place) n04281375 protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc. n04281571 a protective covering over or beside a wheel to protect the upper part of a vehicle from splashes of mud n04281749 a slat of wood in the middle of the back of a straight chair n04281880 an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger n04281998 a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together; "the break was due to an imperfect splice" n04282231 a mechanical device for joining two pieces of paper or film or magnetic tape n04282379 a flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines n04282494 an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg) n04282664 (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl; "he was winning until he got a split in the tenth frame" n04282872 a rail that is split from a log n04282992 a brand of fine English porcelain n04283096 a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag n04283255 an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds n04283378 support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim n04283585 a small plane that has a handle on each side of its blade; used for shaping or smoothing cylindrical wooden surfaces (originally wheel spokes) n04283784 any soft porous fabric (especially in a loose honeycomb weave) n04283905 a wet mop with a sponge as the absorbent n04284002 a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food n04284341 formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face n04284438 trademark for a plastic eating utensil that has both tines and a bowl like a spoon n04284572 a fur or leather pouch worn at the front of the kilt as part of the traditional dress of Scottish Highlanders n04284735 sports equipment sold as a commodity n04284869 a maneuverable kite controlled by two lines and flown with both hands n04285008 a small low car with a high-powered engine; usually seats two persons n04285146 equipment needed to participate in a particular sport n04285622 an implement used in a sport n04285803 attire worn for sport or for casual wear n04285965 a high-performance four-wheel drive car built on a truck chassis n04286128 a business establishment for entertainment; "night spot" n04286307 a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value; "an eight-spot" n04286575 a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer n04286796 a market in which a commodity is bought or sold for immediate delivery or delivery in the very near future n04286960 each of the welds made by welding at a separate point n04287153 an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain n04287351 an oil well that is spouting n04287451 a chock or bar wedged under a wheel or between the spokes to prevent a vehicle from rolling down an incline n04287610 flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage n04287747 an applicator resembling a gun for applying liquid substances (as paint) in the form of a spray n04287898 paint applied with a spray gun n04287986 a hand tool for spreading something; "he used his knife as a spreader" n04288165 an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers n04288272 a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken" n04288533 a balance that measure weight by the tension on a helical spring n04288673 a flexible board for jumping upward n04288784 the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs n04288919 a mattress containing springs in a rigid frame n04289027 mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden n04289195 a system for extinguishing fires; water from a network of overhead pipes is released through nozzles that open automatically with the rise in temperature n04289449 a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally n04289576 a fore-and-aft sail extended by a sprit n04289690 thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain n04289827 roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through n04289964 a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds n04290079 (nautical) small stuff consisting of a lightweight rope made of several rope yarns loosely wound together n04290259 a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward; "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on" n04290507 gear wheels that mesh in the same plane n04290615 a Russian artificial satellite; "Sputnik was the first man-made satellite to orbit the earth" n04290762 a satellite with sensors to detect nuclear explosions n04290875 a soft padded sofa n04290945 a room in a barracks where soldiers are billeted n04291069 a room in a police station where members of the force assemble for roll call and duty assignments n04291242 a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles; "the carpenter who built this room must have lost his square" n04291511 any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles; "a checkerboard has 64 squares" n04291759 a double knot made of two half hitches and used to join the ends of two cords n04291912 nut with a square shape n04291992 a square-rigged sailing ship n04292080 a four-sided sail set beneath a horizontal yard suspended at the middle from a mast n04292221 rubber ball used in playing squash n04292313 the indoor court in which squash is played n04292414 a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash n04292572 the loudspeaker on an intercom or public address system n04292733 any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used; "those sneakers are squeakers"; "which hinge is the squeaker?" n04292921 T-shaped cleaning implement with a rubber edge across the top; drawn across a surface to remove water (as in washing windows) n04293119 a kitchen utensil for squeezing juice from fruit n04293258 an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise n04293450 firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise n04293608 a weak protease inhibitor (trade name Invirase) used in treating HIV n04293744 a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire) n04293902 cage with a cylindrical framework that rotates as a small animal runs inside it n04294041 a sculpture having fixed units (usually constructed of sheet metal) and attached to a fixed support n04294212 a device for making something stable n04294426 airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft n04294614 a rigid metal bar between the front suspensions and between the rear suspensions of cars and trucks; serves to stabilize the chassis n04294879 a farm building for housing horses or other livestock n04295081 gear for a horse n04295353 accommodation for animals (especially for horses) n04295475 a heel made of many layers of leather n04295571 storage space in a library consisting of an extensive arrangement of bookshelves where most of the books are stored n04295777 a base or platform on which hay or corn is stacked n04295881 a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments n04296261 a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; "he walked with the help of a wooden staff" n04296562 a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience; "he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box" n04296949 a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination n04297098 a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns; "we went out of town together by stage about ten or twelve miles" n04297327 an entrance to the backstage area of theater; used by performers and other theater personnel n04297476 representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production; "the sets were meticulously authentic" n04297750 a window made of stained glass n04297847 a strip of carpet for laying on stairs n04297944 platform at the top of a staircase n04298053 a rod that holds a stair-carpet in the angle between two steps n04298171 a flight of stairs or a flight of steps n04298308 a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps n04298661 a vertical well around which there is a stairway n04298765 a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground n04298906 instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning n04299066 screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game n04299215 a booth where articles are displayed for sale n04299370 a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed n04299526 a gymnastic apparatus used for strengthening exercises; uprights fastened to a wall and connected by horizontal rungs n04299699 seating in the forward part of the main level of a theater n04299828 a coarse woolen cloth formerly used for undergarments and usually dyed bright red n04299963 a block or die used to imprint a mark or design n04300080 machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores n04300281 an album for stamps n04300358 a mill in which ore is crushed with stamps n04300509 a power tool that stamps; "a metal stamper" n04300643 any vertical post or rod used as a support n04300741 tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) n04301000 a small table for holding articles of various kinds; "a bedside stand" n04301140 any distinctive flag n04301242 an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support); "distance was marked by standards every mile"; "lamps supported on standards provided illumination" n04301474 a primary cell used as a standard of electromotive force n04301626 railroad track having the standard width of 56.5 inches n04301760 a transmission that is operated manually with a gear lever and a clutch pedal n04301919 something that can be relied on when needed n04302034 a lifesize cardboard cutout (usually of a celebrity); "he had his picture taken with a standee of the president" n04302200 a large printing press that exerts pressure vertically n04302334 room for passengers or spectators to stand; "there was standing room for thousands more people" n04302527 a vertical pipe n04302598 a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length n04302740 a university in California n04302863 a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat n04302988 a steam-powered automobile n04303095 paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together n04303258 a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables n04303357 a hand-held machine for driving staples home n04303497 a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together n04303672 the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose n04303852 a steel rock drill with a star-shaped point that is used for making holes in stones or masonry; it is operated by hitting the end with a hammer while rotating it between blows n04304084 the first flag of the Confederate States of America n04304215 a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction) n04304375 an electric motor for starting an engine n04304557 block providing bracing for a runner's feet at start of a race n04304680 a movable barrier on the starting line of a race course n04304812 a house where weapons and supplies are hidden; "attacks on stash houses is the most frequently used method of counterterrorism" n04305016 an electric furnace in which an electric arc provides the source of heat for making steel n04305210 a government building in which a state legislature meets n04305323 a mansion that is (or formerly was) occupied by an aristocratic family n04305471 a prison maintained by a state of the U.S. n04305572 a guest cabin n04305641 a cord used instead of a ripcord to open a parachute; the cord is attached at one end to the aircraft and temporarily attached to the pack of a parachute at the other; it opens the parachute after the jumper is clear of the plane n04305947 a measuring instrument used to measure static pressure in a stream of fluid n04306080 a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; "he started looking for a gas station"; "the train pulled into the station" n04306454 a representation of any of the 14 stages in Christ's journey to Calvary n04306592 mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves n04306847 a sculpture representing a human or animal n04307106 a large monumental statue symbolizing liberty on Liberty Island in New York Bay n04307269 one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket n04307419 (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar n04307619 a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset) n04307767 a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts) n04307878 a restaurant that specializes in steaks n04307986 a sharp table knife used in eating steak n04308084 an aircraft designed in accordance with technology that makes detection by radar difficult n04308273 a bomber that is difficult to detect by radar n04308397 a fighter that is difficult to detect by radar; is built for precise targeting and uses laser-guided bombs n04308583 a room that can be filled with steam in which people bathe; `vapour bath' is a British term n04308807 a boat propelled by a steam engine n04308915 the chamber from which steam is distributed to a cylinder n04309049 external-combustion engine in which heat is used to raise steam which either turns a turbine or forces a piston to move up and down in a cylinder n04309348 a ship powered by one or more steam engines n04309548 a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it n04309682 a heating system in which steam is generated in boilers and piped to radiators n04309833 a pressing iron that can emit steam n04309925 a pipe conducting steam n04310018 a locomotive powered by a steam engine n04310157 vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements n04310347 a line responsible for the operation of a fleet of steamships n04310507 a power shovel that is driven by steam n04310604 turbine in which steam strikes blades and makes them turn n04310721 a whistle in which the sound is produced by steam; usually attached to a steam boiler n04310904 knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod n04311004 a steel bridge constructed in the form of an arch n04311174 a concave percussion instrument made from the metal top of an oil drum; has an array of flattened areas that produce different tones when struck (of Caribbean origin) n04311397 engraving on a steel plate n04311485 an impression taken from an engraved steel plate n04311595 a factory where steel is made n04311799 a plate of steel n04311873 a trap made of steel with a strong spring and sharp toothlike projections to hold the prey n04312020 abrader consisting of a pad of steel wool used for polishing or smoothing n04312154 a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length n04312311 a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping n04312432 a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top n04312654 the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship n04312756 a gear that couples the steering wheel to the steering linkage of a motor vehicle n04312916 mechanism consisting of a system of rods and levers connected to the front wheels of a motor vehicle; the steering gear pushes it left or right which swivels the front wheels, causing the vehicle to turn n04313220 a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle) n04313503 a handwheel that is used for steering n04313628 an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings n04313771 the tube of a tobacco pipe n04313867 a device for removing stems from fruit (as from grapes or apples) n04313986 a miner's tamping bar for ramming packing in over a blasting charge n04314107 a watch that is wound by turning a knob at the stem n04314216 a sheet of material (metal, plastic, cardboard, waxed paper, silk, etc.) that has been perforated with a pattern (printing or a design); ink or paint can pass through the perforations to create the printed pattern on the surface below n04314522 a lightweight British submachine gun n04314632 a machine for typewriting shorthand characters n04314735 a slender tube inserted inside a tubular body part (as a blood vessel) to provide support during and after surgical anastomosis n04314914 support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway; "he paused on the bottom step" n04315185 a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed n04315342 a transformer that reduces voltage n04315444 a motor (especially an electric motor) that moves or rotates in small discrete steps n04315599 a folding portable ladder hinged at the top n04315713 a stool that has one or two steps that fold under the seat n04315828 a transformer that increases voltage n04315948 reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound n04316275 two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together n04316498 an optical device for viewing stereoscopic photographs n04316646 the rear part of a ship n04316815 a naval gun able to fire astern at a ship in chase n04316924 (nautical) the principal upright timber at the stern of a vessel n04317063 a paddle steamer having the paddle wheel in the stern n04317175 a medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body n04317325 a saucepan used for stewing n04317420 an implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick" n04317833 a long thin implement resembling a length of wood; "cinnamon sticks"; "a stick of dynamite" n04317976 a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane n04318131 a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball n04318384 drawing of a human or animal that represents the head by a circle and the rest of the body by straight lines n04318551 a child's plaything consisting on an imitation horse's head on one end of a stick n04318690 a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie n04318787 an upright that is a member in a door or window frame n04318892 a small dagger with a tapered blade n04318982 an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed n04319248 a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes); "he wanted some stills for a magazine ad" n04319432 a painting of inanimate objects such as fruit or flowers n04319545 a pantry or storeroom connected with the kitchen (especially in a large house) for preparing tea and beverages and for storing liquors and preserves and tea etc n04319774 a large pipe wrench with L-shaped adjustable jaws that tighten as pressure on the handle is increased n04319937 one of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground; "he was so tall I thought he was on stilts" n04320126 a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process n04320405 a portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder n04320598 a small bomb designed to give off a foul odor when it explodes n04320731 anything that gives off an offensive odor (especially a cheap cigar) n04320871 an implement used for stirring n04320973 support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go n04321121 a hand-operated reciprocating pump; used in fighting fires n04321238 a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing n04321453 a short straight stick of wood n04321534 the merchandise that a shop has on hand; "they carried a vast inventory of hardware"; "they stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory" n04321804 the handle end of some implements or tools; "he grabbed the cue by the stock" n04322026 the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun; "the rifle had been fitted with a special stock" n04322387 lumber used in the construction of something; "they will cut round stock to 1-inch diameter" n04322531 fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense n04322692 boxcar with latticed sides; for transporting livestock n04322801 a racing car with the basic chassis of a commercially available car n04322924 a car kept in dealers' stock for regular sales n04323026 an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers n04323519 knit used especially for infants' wear and undergarments n04323645 knitting stitch having alternate rows of knit stitches and purl stitches, producing a fabric as for stockings n04323819 close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural) n04324120 any equipment constantly used as part of a profession or occupation; "friendliness is the salesman's stock in trade" n04324297 a pot used for preparing soup stock n04324387 storeroom for storing goods and supplies used in a business n04324515 a former instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy timber frame with holes in which the feet (and sometimes the hands) of an offender could be locked n04324741 a frame for constraining an animal while it is receiving veterinary attention or while being shod n04324910 a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction n04325041 an ornamented saddle used by cowboys; has a high horn to hold the lariat n04325208 enclosed yard where cattle, pigs, horses, or sheep are kept temporarily n04325335 a cheap cigar n04325409 (nautical) chamber or compartment in which the furnaces of a ship are stoked or fired n04325592 a mechanical device for stoking a furnace n04325704 a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women n04325804 garment consisting of a V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach in the 16th century n04325968 a suction pump used to remove the contents of the stomach n04326084 building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose; "he wanted a special stone to mark the site" n04326547 a fence built of rough stones; used to separate fields n04326676 ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous n04326799 masonry done with stone n04326896 a simple seat without a back or arms n04327110 a dummy pigeon used to decoy others n04327204 small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house n04327324 (music) a knob on an organ that is pulled to change the sound quality from the organ pipes; "the organist pulled out all the stops" n04327544 an acid bath used to stop the action of a developer n04327682 faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid n04327825 (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit; "if my partner has a spade stopper I can bid no trump" n04328054 a knot that prevents a rope from passing through a hole n04328186 a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race) n04328329 a voltaic battery that stores electric charge n04328580 a cell that can be recharged n04328703 container consisting of a set of magnets set in a doughnut-shaped ring around which charged particles from an accelerator can be kept circulating until they are used n04328946 the area in any structure that provides space for storage n04329190 a depository for goods; "storehouses were built close to the docks" n04329477 a room in which things are stored n04329681 an underground shelter where you can go until a storm passes n04329834 an extra outer door for protection against severe weather or winter n04329958 a window outside an ordinary window to protect against severe weather or winter n04330109 basin for holy water n04330189 an archaic drinking vessel n04330267 any heating apparatus n04330340 a kitchen appliance used for cooking food; "dinner was already on the stove" n04330669 a small machine bolt n04330746 chimney consisting of a metal pipe of large diameter that is used to connect a stove to a flue n04330896 plate iron that is thinner than tank iron n04330998 a violin made by Antonio Stradivari or a member of his family n04331126 a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse n04331277 a straight-backed chair without arms n04331443 hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness) n04331639 a device for straightening; "a hair straightener" n04331765 a rock drill with flutes that are straight n04331892 pin consisting of a short straight stiff piece of wire with a pointed end; used to fasten pieces of cloth or paper together n04332074 a razor with a straight cutting edge enclosed in a case that forms a handle when the razor is opened for use n04332243 a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through n04332466 a gauge for measuring strain in a surface n04332580 a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person n04332783 line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable n04332987 whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging n04333129 an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position n04333500 a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag n04333709 hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it n04333869 a hinge with two long straps; one strap is fastened to the surface of a moving part (e.g., a door or lid) and the other is fastened to the adjacent stationary frame n04334105 a woman's garment that exposes the shoulders and has no shoulder straps n04334232 a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth n04334365 an artificial fly that has wings extending back beyond the crook of the fishhook n04334504 a streamlined train n04334599 a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on Nassau Street" n04335209 the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel; "be careful crossing the street" n04335435 a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity n04335693 ordinary clothing suitable for public appearances (as opposed to costumes or sports apparel or work clothes etc.) n04335886 a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street n04336034 a device designed to provide additional strength; "the cardboard backing was just a strengthener"; "he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook" n04336380 an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis n04336533 a basic antibiotic derived from a soil actinomycete n04336645 a straightaway section of a racetrack n04336792 a litter for transporting people who are ill or wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles n04336996 a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it n04337157 a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting n04337287 trousers made of a stretchy fabric n04337400 a tool used in a foundry to shape a mold in sand n04337503 a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure n04337650 an implement for sharpening scythes n04337740 the part of a mechanical device that strikes something n04337974 a lightweight cord n04338143 a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed n04338359 a collection of objects threaded on a single strand n04338517 a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound n04338963 a long horizontal timber to connect uprights n04339062 brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull n04339191 a very narrow necktie usually tied in a bow n04339291 artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material n04339638 thin piece of wood or metal n04339879 light consisting of long tubes (instead of bulbs) that provide the illumination n04340019 a mercantile establishment consisting of a row of various stores and business and restaurants along a road or busy street; usually opening on a parking lot n04340231 an open mine (usually for coal) where the seams run close to the surface n04340378 an oil well whose production has declined to less than ten barrels a day n04340521 scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary n04340750 a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked n04340935 a strongly fortified defensive structure n04341133 a burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept n04341288 a leather strap used to sharpen razors n04341414 support that is a constituent part of any structure or building n04341686 a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" n04343148 brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression n04343272 a short thick nail n04343346 ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt) n04343511 a center for student activities at a college or university n04343630 a reading lamp with a flexible neck; used on a desk n04343740 a building on a college campus dedicated to social and organizational activities of the student body n04343919 a farm where horses are bred n04344003 a small permanent magnet in a metal container; when the magnet clicks against the container it indicates that the magnet is directly over an iron nail that holds the wallboard to a stud n04344246 workplace for the teaching or practice of an art; "she ran a dance studio"; "the music department provided studios for their students"; "you don't need a studio to make a passport photograph" n04344544 workplace consisting of a room or building where movies or television shows or radio programs are produced and recorded n04344734 an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen n04344873 convertible consisting of an upholstered couch that can be converted into a double bed n04345028 a room used for reading and writing and studying; "he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study" n04345201 a classroom reserved for study n04345288 miscellaneous unspecified objects; "the trunk was full of stuff" n04345458 padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture n04345595 a small chamber in which packing is compressed around a reciprocating shaft or piston to form a seal n04345787 a nut used to tighten a stuffing box n04345915 any obstacle or impediment n04346003 (cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket n04346157 a weapon designed to disable a victim temporarily by delivering a nonlethal high-voltage electric shock n04346328 a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists n04346428 a pen for swine n04346511 a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving; "he drew the design on the stencil with a steel stylus" n04346679 a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player n04346855 a unit assembled separately but designed to fit with other units in a manufactured product n04347004 the lowest molding of an architectural base or of a baseboard n04347119 a car smaller than a compact car n04347225 something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation; "a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject" n04347519 machine gun that is a portable automatic firearm n04347754 a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes n04348070 a torpedo designed to be launched from a submarine n04348184 a warship designed to operate under water n04348359 an apparatus intended for use under water n04348548 a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided n04348702 a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network n04348854 a polypeptide antibiotic (similar to bacitracin) obtained from a soil bacterium n04348988 a machine that subtracts numbers n04349077 a terminal where subways load and unload passengers n04349189 a token that is used to pay for entry to the subway system n04349306 a train that runs in a subway system n04349401 a loudspeaker that is designed to reproduce very low bass frequencies n04349526 a muscle relaxant for striated muscle that is used as an adjunct to anesthesia during certain surgical procedures n04349701 medicine consisting of a tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it n04349913 a cup-shaped device (made of rubber, glass, or plastic) that produces a partial vacuum; used to adhere or draw something to a surface n04350104 a pump for raising fluids by suction n04350235 a bathhouse for hot air baths or steam baths n04350347 a medicine that causes or increases sweating n04350458 a fabric made to resemble suede leather n04350581 a dish in which sugar is served n04350688 a refinery for sugar n04350769 a spoon for serving sugar; often made in the shape of a seashell n04350905 a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color; "they buried him in his best suit" n04351233 playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color; "a flush is five cards in the same suit"; "in bridge you must follow suit"; "what suit is trumps?" n04351550 apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel) n04351699 a fabric used for suits n04351776 a topical sulfonamide (trade name Sulamyd) used to treat eye infections n04351936 a sulfa drug used in treating meningitis and pneumonia and other infections n04352070 antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA n04352435 a sulfa drug used like sulfadiazine and also in veterinary medicine n04352580 a sulfonamide (trade name Gantanol) used to treat infections (especially infections of the urinary tract) n04352759 a white odorless crystalline sulfa drug; the parent compound of most of the sulfa drugs n04352906 sulfa drug derived from pyridine and sulfanilamide n04353016 a sulfonamide (trade name Gantrisin) used to treat infections of the urinary tract n04353189 antidiabetic consisting of any of several drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood; used to treat diabetes mellitus n04353410 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Clinoril) n04353573 a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse n04353687 a mine where sulphur is dug from the ground n04353803 the whole amount n04354026 a country house (usually located in the country) that provides a cool place to live in the summer n04354182 the circular ring in which Sumo wrestlers compete n04354287 a well or other hole in which water has collected n04354387 an oil reservoir in an internal combustion engine n04354487 a suction pump for removing liquid from a sump n04354589 a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women n04354723 a jeweled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun n04354828 a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it n04354966 knife pleat cut on the bias to produce a flared effect n04355115 the best attire you have which is worn to church on Sunday n04355267 an unroofed deck n04355338 timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial n04355511 a light loose sleeveless summer dress with a wide neckline and thin shoulder straps that expose the arms and shoulders n04355684 miscellaneous objects too numerous or too small to be specified n04355821 the central gear in an epicyclic train n04355933 a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire n04356056 spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun; "he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades" n04356306 a garden set below the level of the ground surrounding it n04356423 a ditch with one side being a retaining wall; used to divide lands without defacing the landscape n04356595 a hat with a broad brim that protects the face from direct exposure to the sun n04356772 a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments n04356925 a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun n04357121 an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel; "`sunshine-roof' is a British term for `sunroof'" n04357314 a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn n04357531 a child's garment consisting of a brief top and shorts n04357639 a terrace or garden oriented to take advantage of the sun while protected from cold winds n04357795 a shade (sometimes of green mica) affixed above the windshield of an automobile n04357930 compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine n04358117 a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time n04358256 a collider that operates at very low temperatures n04358381 outer surface of an area or a body n04358491 an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form n04358707 a large self-service grocery store selling groceries and dairy products and household goods n04358874 structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck n04359034 the largest class of oil tankers n04359124 usually a small luxurious nightclub n04359217 walking stick made from the wood of an American tropical vine n04359335 a mechanical device for holding something and supplying it as needed n04359500 a closet for storing supplies n04359589 any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf" n04360501 supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support" n04360798 a column that supports a heavy weight n04360914 elasticized stocking intended to reduce pressure on the veins of the leg (as in case of varicose veins) n04361095 a structure that serves to support something n04361260 a tower that serves to support something n04361381 a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts n04361529 a drug that suppresses appetite n04361641 an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents n04361801 the molding or border above the base of a structure (a pedestal or podium or wall) n04361937 a tunic worn over a knight's armor n04362025 the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary; "there is a special cleaner for these surfaces"; "the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface" n04362624 gauge consisting of a scriber mounted on an adjustable stand; used to test the accuracy of plane surfaces n04362821 a ski tow that pulls skiers up a slope without lifting them off the ground n04362972 a naval radar to search for surface targets n04363082 a warship that operates on the surface of the water n04363210 a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target n04363412 the shipboard system that fires missiles at aircraft n04363559 a narrow buoyant board for riding surf n04363671 a boat that can be launched or landed in heavy surf n04363777 a loose outer coat usually of rich material n04363874 any of several knots used in tying stitches or ligatures n04363991 a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted; "he read the warning in the doctor's surgery" n04364160 electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current n04364397 a loosely woven cotton dressing for incisions made during surgery n04364545 a medical instrument used in surgery n04364827 a very sharp knife used in surgery n04364994 a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves n04365112 a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats n04365229 a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat n04365328 a closed-circuit television system used to maintain close observation of a person or group n04365484 an instrument used by surveyors n04365751 surveying instrument consisting basically of a small telescope with an attached spirit level rotating around a vertical axis; for measuring relative heights of land n04366033 a bar where sushi is served n04366116 a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle n04366367 a bridge that has a roadway supported by cables that are anchored at both ends n04366832 a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast) n04367011 a pedal on a piano that lifts the dampers from the strings and so allows them to continue vibrating n04367205 thread of catgut or silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together n04367371 a seam used in surgery n04367480 cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors n04367746 implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion n04367950 a garment (a gown or narrow strips of cloth) for an infant n04368109 a bundle containing the personal belongings of a swagman n04368235 an iron block cut with holes and grooves to assist in cold working metal n04368365 a short cane or stick covered with leather and carried by army officers n04368496 a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back n04368695 an amphibious vehicle typically having four-wheel drive and a raised body n04368840 soft woolen fabric used especially for baby clothes n04368949 a sample piece of cloth n04369025 an enveloping bandage n04369146 cloth coverings wrapped around something (as a wound or a baby) n04369282 an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects n04369485 a porous bag (usually of canvas) that holds water and cools it by evaporation n04369618 a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat n04369732 a band of material tied around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat n04369856 a device that causes tobacco leaves or fruit or hides to sweat n04369973 small or narrow cell n04370048 a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body n04370288 loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes n04370456 cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity n04370600 factory where workers do piecework for poor pay and are prevented from forming unions; common in the clothing industry n04370774 garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt n04370955 a long oar used in an open boat n04371050 a second hand that is mounted on the same center as the hour and minute hand and is read on the minutes n04371225 pool that provides a facility for swimming; "`swimming bath' is a British term" n04371430 swimsuit worn by men while swimming n04371563 tight fitting garment worn for swimming n04371774 mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth n04371979 a door that swings on a double hinge; opens in either direction n04372171 a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment n04372370 control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit n04372756 railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock n04372948 hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure n04373089 a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button n04373264 telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords n04373428 a locomotive for switching rolling stock in a railroad yard n04373563 a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin n04373704 a chair that swivels on its base n04373795 a small stick used to stir mixed drinks n04373894 a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard n04374315 a cane concealing a sword or dagger n04374421 an ornamental tassel on the hilt of a sword n04374521 a wrench with an S-shaped handle n04374608 a steel arch bridge in Sydney, Australia n04374735 (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation n04374907 cyclotron that achieves relativistic velocities by modulating the frequency of the accelerating electric field n04375080 a device used in photography to synchronize the peak of a flash with the opening of the camera shutter n04375241 an automotive system for shifting gears in which the gears revolve at the same speed and so shift smoothly n04375405 electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa n04375615 electric motor in which the speed of rotation is proportional to the frequency of the A.C. power n04375775 cyclotron in which the electric field is maintained at a constant frequency n04375926 an instrument that indicates whether two periodic motions are synchronous (especially an instrument that enables a pilot to synchronize the propellers of a plane that has two or more engines) n04376259 a drug that augments the activity of another drug n04376400 (music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments n04376715 a genre of French painting characterized by bright flat shapes and symbolic treatments of abstract ideas n04376876 a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids n04377057 instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer" n04377842 an electronic device in a computer that issues a steady high-frequency signal that synchronizes all the internal components n04378024 a time-of-day clock in a computer system n04378123 a short strip of material attached to or projecting from something in order to facilitate opening or identifying or handling it; "pull the tab to open the can"; "files with a red tab will be stored separately"; "the collar has a tab with a button hole"; "the filing cards were organized by cards having indexed tabs" n04378489 a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald n04378651 (Judaism) a portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant on their exodus n04378842 the Mormon temple n04378956 a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese n04379096 the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation n04379243 a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs; "it was a sturdy table" n04379964 a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it; "I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant" n04380143 a covering spread over a dining table n04380255 a fork for eating at a dining table n04380346 a knife used for eating at dining table n04380533 a lamp that sits on a table n04380617 linens for the dining table n04380801 a pad for use under a hot dish to protect a table n04380916 a circular saw mounted under a table or bench so that the blade of the saw projects up through a slot n04381073 a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving n04381183 a small flat compressed cake of some substance; "a tablet of soap" n04381302 a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription n04381450 a chair with an arm that has been widened for writing n04381587 a table used for playing table tennis n04381724 paddle used to play table tennis n04381860 the top horizontal work surface of a table n04381994 articles for use at the table (dishes and silverware and glassware) n04382334 a small drum with one head of soft calfskin n04382438 a low stool in the shape of a drum n04382537 scientific instrument used by psychologists; presents visual stimuli for brief exposures n04382695 a tachometer that produces a graphical record of its readings; used to record the speed and duration of trips in a motor vehicle n04382880 measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation n04383015 a theodolite designed for rapid measurements n04383130 a short nail with a sharp point and a large head n04383301 a light hammer that is used to drive tacks n04383401 a suspension bridge across Puget Sound at Tacoma n04383537 virility drug (trade name Cialis) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men n04383696 a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband n04383839 a crisp smooth lustrous fabric n04383923 the railing around the stern of a ship n04384016 the rear part of an aircraft n04384199 (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head n04384406 one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile n04384593 a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading n04384757 a gate downstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the lower end n04384910 lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle n04385079 custom-made clothing n04385157 chalk used by tailors to make temporary marks on cloth n04385272 a loose, looped, sewing stitch used to transfer marking for darts, etc., from a pattern to material n04385431 appendage added to extend the length of something n04385536 a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car n04385669 a watercourse that carries water away from a mill or water wheel or turbine n04385799 rotor consisting of a rotating airfoil on the tail of a single-rotor helicopter; keeps the helicopter from spinning in the direction opposite to the rotation of the main rotor n04386051 support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece n04386283 beautiful mausoleum at Agra built by the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan (completed in 1649) in memory of his favorite wife n04386456 any of various devices for reducing slack (as in a sewing machine) or taking up motion (as in a loom); "a take-up that winds photographic film on a spool" n04386664 a winged sandal (as worn by Hermes in Graeco-Roman art) n04386792 a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture n04386962 sound recording of someone reading a book; frequently used by blind people n04387095 a woolen cap of Scottish origin n04387201 a drum n04387261 a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering n04387400 a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides n04387531 plain-woven (often glazed) fabric of wool or wool and cotton used especially formerly for linings and garments and curtains n04387706 a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.) n04387932 tampon used to absorb menstrual flow n04388040 plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture n04388162 plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood) n04388372 trucking rig with two trailers in tandem n04388473 a clay oven used in northern India and Pakistan n04388574 a Chinese puzzle consisting of a square divided into seven pieces that must be arranged to match particular designs n04388743 a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids n04389033 an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads n04389340 a Tibetan religious painting on fabric n04389430 large drinking vessel with one handle n04389521 a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk n04389637 an oscillatory circuit n04389718 an armored vehicle equipped with an antitank gun and capable of high speeds n04389854 a locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed n04389999 an airplane constructed to transport chemicals that can be dropped in order to fight a forest fire n04390156 furnace into one end of which a batch of measured raw materials is shoveled and from the other end molten glass is obtained n04390338 plate iron that is thinner than boilerplate but thicker than sheet iron or stovepipe iron n04390483 a shell fired by the cannon on a tank n04390577 a tight-fitting sleeveless shirt with wide shoulder straps and low neck and no front opening; often worn over a shirt or blouse n04390759 workplace where skins and hides are tanned n04390873 a loudspeaker n04390977 a plug for a bunghole in a cask n04391158 a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads n04391276 a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing) n04391445 a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark n04391569 a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening; "he used a piece of tape for a belt"; "he wrapped a tape around the package" n04391838 a recording made on magnetic tape; "the several recordings were combined on a master tape" n04392113 measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths; "the carpenter should have used his tape measure" n04392370 a cartridge containing magnetic tape; for use with audio or video recorders or computer systems n04392526 electronic equipment for making or playing magnetic tapes (but without amplifiers or speakers); a component in an audio system n04392764 a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder n04392985 electronic equipment for playing back magnetic tapes n04393095 a magnetic recorder using magnetic tape n04393301 a file with converging edges n04393404 a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs n04393549 a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery n04393681 a cantilever bridge across the Hudson River n04393808 a lever that is moved in order to tap something else n04393913 a wrench for turning a tap to create an internal screw thread n04394031 (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals n04394261 sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at n04394421 a shipboard system for the detection and identification and location of a target with enough detail to permit effective weapon employment n04394630 a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar n04394821 any of a set of (usually 72) cards that include 22 cards representing virtues and vices and death and fortune etc.; used by fortunetellers n04395024 waterproofed canvas n04395106 a cloth having a crisscross design n04395201 adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end n04395332 one of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs n04395495 needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle n04395651 a design on the skin made by tattooing n04395760 cross resembling the Greek letter tau n04395875 a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks n04396093 a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles n04396226 a leather strap for punishing children n04396335 a meter in a taxi that registers the fare (based on the length of the ride) n04396466 a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport n04396650 a surface lift where riders hold a bar and are pulled up the hill on their skis n04396808 small paper bag holding a measure of tea n04396902 a kitchen utensil consisting of a perforated metal ball for making tea n04397027 serving cart for serving tea or light refreshments n04397168 chest for storing or transporting tea n04397261 materials and equipment used in teaching n04397378 a small tablecloth n04397452 a cup from which tea is drunk n04397553 a public garden where tea is served n04397645 a long loose-fitting gown formerly popular for wear at afternoon tea n04397768 kettle for boiling water to make tea n04397860 a covered spoon with perforations n04397949 a small napkin used when tea is served n04398044 pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle n04398167 a device for teasing wool; "a teaser is used to disentangle the fibers" n04398309 a set of china or silverware for serving tea n04398497 a restaurant where tea and light meals are available n04398688 a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram n04398834 a device to keep back tea leaves when pouring a cup of tea n04398951 a small table for serving afternoon tea n04399046 a tray that accommodates a tea service n04399158 an urn in which tea is brewed and from which it is served n04399269 a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it n04399382 plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials) n04399537 a short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground n04399700 support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff n04399846 a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame n04400109 a building that houses telecommunications equipment; "the telecom hotels are prime targets for bombing" n04400289 a communication system for communicating at a distance n04400499 apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code) n04400737 key consisting of a lever that sends a telegraph signal when it is depressed and the circuit is closed n04400899 any scientific instrument for observing events at a distance and transmitting the information back to the observer n04401088 electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds; "I talked to him on the telephone" n04401578 electric bell that rings to signal a call n04401680 booth for using a telephone n04401828 the telephone wire that connects to the handset n04401949 a jack for plugging in a telephone n04402057 a telephone connection n04402342 a plug for connecting a telephone n04402449 tall pole supporting telephone wires n04402580 earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds n04402746 a communication system that transmits sound between distant points n04402984 the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals n04403167 a photograph made with a telephoto lens n04403279 a photograph transmitted and reproduced over a distance n04403413 a camera lens that magnifies the image n04403524 a prompter for television performers n04403638 a magnifier of images of distant objects n04403925 gunsight consisting of a telescope on a firearm for use as a sight n04404072 a thermometer that registers the temperature at some distant point n04404200 a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter n04404412 a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points n04404817 an omnidirectional antenna tuned to the broadcast frequencies assigned to television n04404997 television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam n04405309 a tube that rapidly scans an optical image and converts it into electronic signals n04405540 electronic equipment that broadcasts or receives electromagnetic waves representing images and sound n04405762 monitor used in a studio for monitoring the program being broadcast n04405907 an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen; "the British call a tv set a telly" n04406239 a room set aside for viewing television n04406350 station for the production and transmission of television broadcasts n04406552 transmitter that is part of a television system n04406687 one of the conveyances (or cars) in a telpherage n04406817 a transportation system in which cars (telphers) are suspended from cables and operated on electricity n04407007 a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night n04407257 pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk n04407435 place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity n04407686 an edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes n04407844 (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous n04408174 a large temple at Ephesus that was said to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world n04408330 any of three successive temples in Jerusalem that served as the primary center for Jewish worship; the first temple contained the Ark of the Covenant and was built by Solomon in the 10th century BC and destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BC; the second was built in 515 BC and the third was an enlargement by Herod the Great in 20 BC that was destroyed by the Romans during a Jewish revolt in AD 70; all that remains is the Wailing Wall n04408871 a connection intended to be used for a limited time n04409011 ship that usually provides supplies to other ships n04409128 a boat for communication between ship and shore n04409279 car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water n04409384 a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards n04409515 ball about the size of a fist used in playing tennis n04409625 a camp where tennis is taught n04409712 the court on which tennis is played n04409806 a racket used to play tennis n04409911 a projection at the end of a piece of wood that is shaped to fit into a mortise and form a mortise joint n04410086 any of various drums with small heads n04410190 trade name for an antihypertensive drug consisting of a fixed combination of atenolol and a diuretic n04410365 a tenor bassoon; pitched a fifth higher than the ordinary bassoon n04410485 a nail 3 inches long n04410565 one of the bottle-shaped pins used in bowling n04410663 a manometer for measuring vapor pressure n04410760 a measuring instrument for measuring the surface tension of a liquid n04410886 a measuring instrument for measuring the tension in a wire or fiber or beam n04411019 a measuring instrument for measuring the moisture content of soil n04411142 one of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face n04411264 a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs); "he pitched his tent near the creek" n04411835 a framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth n04411966 one of a series of hooks used to hold cloth on a tenter n04412097 flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent n04412300 a peg driven into the ground to hold a rope supporting a tent n04412416 a Native American tent; usually of conical shape n04412550 antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure n04412727 an oral antifungal drug (trade name Lamisil) used to treat cases of fungal nail disease n04412901 station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods n04413151 a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves n04413419 electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display n04413631 either end of a railroad or bus route n04413723 (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome n04413969 a house that is part of a terrace n04414101 a hard unglazed brownish-red earthenware n04414199 a vivarium in which selected living plants are kept and observed n04414319 earthenware made from the reddish-brown clay found on the Aegean island of Lemnos n04414476 a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes n04414675 a step-up transformer with an air core; used to produce high voltages at high frequencies n04414821 a small tessera n04414909 a small square tile of stone or glass used in making mosaics n04415078 a place equipped with instruments for testing (e.g. engines or machinery or computer programs etc.) under working conditions n04415257 equipment required to perform a test n04415354 a flat canopy (especially one over a four-poster bed) n04415460 paper impregnated with an indicator for use in chemical tests n04415578 a range for conducting tests n04415663 a rocket fired for test purposes n04415815 a room in which tests are conducted n04415921 glass tube closed at one end n04416005 a movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification n04416201 a crystalline compound used in the form of a hydrochloride as a local anesthetic n04416338 anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes n04416530 an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections n04416785 psychoactive substance present in marijuana n04416901 a figure consisting of four stylized human arms or legs (or bent lines) radiating from a center n04417086 a thermionic tube having four electrodes n04417180 a machine for making textiles n04417361 a factory for making textiles n04417467 a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis n04417672 a house roof made with a plant material (as straw) n04417809 a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full" n04418357 a hanging cloth that conceals the stage from the view of the audience; rises or parts at the beginning and descends or closes between acts and at the end of a performance n04418644 any of various lights used in a theater n04418818 a stage in a theater on which actors can perform n04419073 a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod n04419315 a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator n04419642 an electronic musical instrument; melodies can be played by moving the right hand between two rods that serve as antennas to control pitch; the left hand controls phrasing n04419868 a printer that produces characters by applying heat to special paper that is sensitive to heat n04420024 a nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by neutrons that are slowed down by a moderator n04420206 a semiconductor device made of materials whose resistance varies as a function of temperature; can be used to compensate for temperature variation in other components of a circuit n04420461 a bomb that uses a fuel-air explosive; "a thermobaric bomb can create overpressures equal to an atomic bomb" n04420720 a kind of thermometer consisting of two wires of different metals that are joined at both ends; one junction is at the temperature to be measured and the other is held at a fixed lower temperature; the current generated in the circuit is proportional to the temperature difference n04421083 a thermometer that uses thermoelectric current to measure temperature n04421258 a thermometer that records temperature variations on a graph as a function of time n04421417 medical instrument that uses an infrared camera to reveal temperature variations on the surface of the body n04421582 a hydrometer that includes a thermometer n04421740 a junction between two dissimilar metals across which a voltage appears n04421872 measuring instrument for measuring temperature n04422409 a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fusion to generate energy n04422566 a kind of thermometer for measuring heat radiation; consists of several thermocouple junctions in series n04422727 vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks n04422875 a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat n04423174 an antifungal agent and anthelmintic n04423288 any of a group of drugs commonly used as diuretics in the treatment of hypertension; they block the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys n04423552 protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the thighs by football players n04423687 one of two shafts extending from the body of a cart or carriage on either side of the animal that pulls it n04423845 a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container n04424003 a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic n04424218 an artifact; "how does this thing work?" n04424418 an entity that is not named specifically; "I couldn't tell what the thing was" n04424692 shears with one serrate blade; used for thinning hair n04424826 an antineoplastic drug used to treat acute leukemias n04424936 barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic n04425262 a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders n04425445 trade name for a sulfonamide antibacterial n04425544 an antineoplastic drug used to treat certain malignancies n04425656 a tranquilizer (trade name Navane) used to treat schizophrenia n04425804 the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball; "he was cut down on a close play at third" n04425977 the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle; "you shouldn't try to start in third gear" n04426184 a rail through which electric current is supplied to an electric locomotive n04426316 a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together n04426427 underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants; "she wore thongs in her quest for the callipygian ideal" n04426618 a public road from one place to another n04426788 a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving n04427216 a round arch whose inner curve is drawn with circles having three centers n04427376 a warship carrying guns on three decks n04427473 any ship having three decks n04427559 radar that will report altitude as well as azimuth and distance of a target n04427715 a business suit consisting of a jacket and vest and trousers n04427857 the spine and much of the sides are a different material from the rest of the cover n04428008 an electric switch that has three terminals; used to control a circuit from two different locations n04428191 a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw n04428382 a floor or ground area for threshing or treading out grain n04428502 a logic element that performs a threshold operation n04428634 a shop that sells secondhand goods at reduced prices n04428763 a passage resembling a throat in shape or function; "the throat of the vase"; "the throat of a chimney"; n04428920 an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep n04429038 protective garment worn by hockey goalkeeper and catcher in baseball n04429169 a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle n04429376 the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.; "the king sat on his throne" n04429613 a spinning machine formerly used to twist and wind fibers of cotton or wool continuously n04429756 output relative to input; the amount passing through a system from input to output (especially of a computer program over a period of time) n04429971 bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something n04430158 a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear n04430364 a small cushion that is used for decorative purposes n04430475 a bearing designed to take thrusts parallel to the axis of revolution n04430605 a small rocket engine that provides the thrust needed to maneuver a spacecraft n04430738 a theater stage that extends out into the audience's part of a theater and has seats on three sides n04430896 the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb n04431025 a finger hole made to fit the thumb (as in a bowling ball) n04431158 the hole in a woodwind that is closed and opened with the thumb n04431296 one of a series of rounded notches in the fore edge of a book to indicate sections n04431436 screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers n04431547 instrument of torture that crushes the thumb n04431648 protective covering for an injured thumb n04431745 a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board n04431925 a noisemaker that makes a sound like thunder n04432043 a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat n04432203 a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions n04432308 a light mattress n04432393 a character printer that automatically prints stock quotations on ticker tape n04432538 a window through which tickets are sold (as from a ticket booth) n04432662 a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers n04432785 a small coil in series with the anode of a vacuum tube and coupled to the grid to provide feedback n04432942 indicator consisting of a line at the highwater or low-water limits of the tides n04433077 receptacle that holds odds and ends (as sewing materials) n04433185 a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied; "he needed a tie for the packages" n04433377 a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating; "he nailed the rafters together with a tie beam" n04433585 one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track; "the British call a railroad tie a sleeper" n04433800 a piece of jewelry that holds a man's tie in place n04433905 one of two or more layers one atop another; "tier upon tier of huge casks"; "a three-tier wedding cake" n04434059 something that is used for tying; "the sail is fastened to the yard with tiers" n04434207 a rack for storing ties n04434285 seating that is arranged in sloping tiers so that spectators in the back can see over the heads of those in front n04434531 either of two rods that link the steering gear to the front wheels n04434670 a pin used to hold the tie in place n04434780 tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground n04434932 skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls n04435180 a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces n04435378 game equipment consisting of a flat thin piece marked with characters and used in board games like Mah-Jong, Scrabble, etc. n04435552 a cutter (tool for cutting) for floor tiles n04435653 a roof made of fired clay tiles n04435759 lever used to turn the rudder on a boat n04435870 a device for emptying a cask by tilting it without disturbing the dregs n04436012 a pedestal table whose top is hinged so that it can be tilted to a vertical position n04436185 a beam made of wood n04436329 a post made of wood n04436401 a hitch used to secure a rope to a log or spar; often supplemented by a half hitch n04436542 small hand drum similar to a tambourine; formerly carried by itinerant jugglers n04436675 a ball that slides down a staff to show a fixed time; especially at an observatory n04436832 a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time n04436992 container for preserving historical records to be discovered at some future time n04437131 a card used with a time clock to record an employee's starting and quitting times each day n04437276 clock used to record the hours that people work n04437380 chronoscope for measuring the time difference between two events n04437552 a photograph produced with a relatively long exposure time n04437670 a fuse made to burn for a given time (especially to explode a bomb) n04437793 a science fiction machine that is supposed to transport people or objects into the past or the future n04437953 a measuring instrument or device for keeping time n04438304 a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end n04438507 a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times n04438643 a switch set to operate at a desired time n04438742 a beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks n04438897 a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking n04439039 informal term for a destroyer n04439122 (pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution n04439305 a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic n04439505 a box for holding tinder n04439585 prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler n04439712 foil made of tin or an alloy of tin and lead n04439840 a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins n04440059 a thread with glittering metal foil attached n04440210 a showy decoration that is basically valueless; "all the tinsel of self-promotion" n04440399 tack or small nail of tinned iron n04440486 articles of commerce made of tin plate n04440597 a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten n04440749 hoop that covers a wheel; "automobile tires are usually made of rubber and filled with compressed air" n04440963 chain attached to wheels to increase traction on ice or snow n04441093 hand tool consisting of a lever that is used to force the casing of a pneumatic tire onto a steel wheel n04441282 a thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction n04441528 a hat (Cockney rhyming slang: `tit for tat' rhymes with `hat') n04441662 barn originally built to hold tithes paid in kind and common in England n04441790 an apparatus for performing a titration n04441902 a junction where two roads or pipes etc. meet to form a T n04442016 a circuit formed by two equal series circuits with a shunt between them n04442143 explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene n04442312 a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread n04442441 kitchen appliance consisting of a small electric oven for toasting or warming food n04442582 long-handled fork for cooking or toasting frankfurters or bread etc. (especially over an open fire) n04442741 a rack for holding slices of toast n04442831 leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion n04443164 a pouch for carrying pipe tobacco n04443257 a shop that sells pipes and pipe tobacco and cigars and cigarettes n04443433 a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front n04443588 an antibiotic (trade name Nebcin) that is especially effective against Gram-negative bacteria n04443766 a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat n04443918 antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Tonocard) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias when less dangerous drugs have failed n04444121 a bell used to sound an alarm n04444218 the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes n04444345 (golf) the part of a clubhead farthest from the shaft n04444522 the forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes; "the toe box may be rounded or pointed" n04444749 a protective leather or steel cover for the toe of a boot or shoe, reinforcing or decorating it n04444953 a small foothold used in climbing n04445040 a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome n04445154 (ancient Rome) a toga worn by a youth as a symbol of manhood and citizenship n04445327 a fastener consisting of a peg or pin or crosspiece that is inserted into an eye at the end of a rope or a chain or a cable in order to fasten it to something (as another rope or chain or cable) n04445610 a fastener consisting of a threaded bolt and a hinged spring-loaded toggle; used to fasten objects to hollow walls n04445782 a joint made by two arms attached by a pivot; used to apply pressure at the two ends by straightening the joint n04445952 a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions n04446162 informal terms for clothing n04446276 a room or building equipped with one or more toilets n04446521 a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination n04446844 a waterproof bag for holding bathrooms items (soap and toothpaste etc.) when you are travelling n04447028 the bowl of a toilet that can be flushed with water n04447156 a kit for carrying toilet articles while traveling n04447276 a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing) n04447443 artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body) n04447861 the hinged seat on a toilet n04447965 soap used as a toiletry n04448070 a perfumed liquid lighter than cologne n04448185 a doughnut-shaped chamber used in fusion research; a plasma is heated and confined in a magnetic bottle n04448361 a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines n04448511 a drug (trade name Tolinase) used in treating stable adult-onset diabetes mellitus n04448680 vasodilator that is used to treat spasms of peripheral blood vessels (as in acrocyanosis) n04448826 sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus n04449046 enameled or lacquered metalware (usually gilded and elaborately painted); popular in the 18th century; "the Pennsylvania Dutch tole watering can might be a reproduction but it looks convincing" n04449290 a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls n04449449 a bridge where toll is charged for crossing n04449550 a gate or bar across a toll bridge or toll road which is lifted when the toll is paid n04449700 a telephone line for long-distance calls n04449796 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tolectin) n04449966 weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians n04450133 a .45-caliber submachine gun n04450243 X-ray machine in which a computer builds a detailed image of a particular plane through an object from multiple X-ray measurements n04450465 mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge n04450640 a lotion for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores n04450749 any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below n04450994 the flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot n04451139 a mortise joint made by fitting a projection on the edge of one board into a matching groove on another board n04451318 a thin depressor used to press the tongue down during an examination of the mouth and throat n04451473 a medicine that strengthens and invigorates n04451636 measuring instrument for measuring tension or pressure (especially for measuring intraocular pressure in testing for glaucoma) n04451818 an implement used in the practice of a vocation n04452528 a bag in which tools are carried n04452615 a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools n04452757 a shed for storing tools n04452848 something resembling the tooth of an animal n04453037 one of a number of uniform projections on a gear n04453156 small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth n04453298 a dentifrice in the form of a paste n04453390 pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth n04453557 a dentifrice in the form of a powder n04453666 a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips; "he stared as she buttoned her top" n04453910 covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle" n04454240 a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin; "he got a bright red top and string for his birthday" n04454540 platform surrounding the head of a lower mast n04454654 a mast fixed to the head of a topmast on a square-rigged vessel n04454792 a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast n04454908 a garden having shrubs clipped or trimmed into decorative shapes especially of animals n04455048 headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair n04455169 the bottom layer of a heel n04455250 the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig n04455442 the best (most expensive) in a given line of merchandise n04455579 a woman's short coat n04455652 a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast n04455835 (usually plural) weather deck; the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline n04456011 a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs n04456115 a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance n04456276 a flat at each side of the stage to prevent the audience from seeing into the wings n04456472 armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target n04456734 a small explosive device that is placed on a railroad track and fires when a train runs over it; the sound of the explosion warns the engineer of danger ahead n04456964 a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface n04457157 an explosive device that is set off in an oil well (or a gas well) to start or to increase the flow of oil (or gas) n04457326 small high-speed warship designed for torpedo attacks in coastal waters n04457474 small destroyer that was the forerunner of modern destroyers; designed to destroy torpedo boats n04457638 a tube near the waterline of a vessel through which a torpedo is fired n04457767 converter for transmitting and amplifying torque (especially by hydraulic means) n04457910 a wrench that has a gauge that indicates the amount of torque being applied n04458045 measuring instrument designed to measure small forces by the torsion they exert on a thin wire n04458201 a room in which torture is inflicted n04458299 commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column n04458409 emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians) n04458633 a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures; erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast n04458843 a computer display that enables the user to interact with the computer by touching areas on the screen n04459018 a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness n04459122 large open car seating four with folding top n04459243 inexpensive accommodations on a ship or train n04459362 a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping n04459610 any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels n04459773 a rack consisting of one or more bars on which towels can be hung n04459909 a horizontal bar a few inches from a wall for holding towels n04460038 a circular hoop for holding a towel n04460130 a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building n04460634 (Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another n04460947 a fortress in London on the Thames; used as a palace and a state prison and now as a museum containing the crown jewels n04461148 a great lighthouse (500 feet high) built at Alexandria in 285 BC n04461294 (nautical) a rope used in towing n04461437 a government building that houses administrative offices of a town government n04461570 a path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats n04461696 a truck equipped to hoist and pull wrecked cars (or to remove cars from no-parking zones) n04461879 a device regarded as providing amusement; "private airplanes are a rich man's toy" n04462011 chest for storage of toys n04462102 a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier); "a toy stove" n04462240 shop where toys are sold n04462318 a doll that resembles a soldier n04462407 either of two lines that connect a horse's harness to a wagon or other vehicle or to a whiffletree n04462576 a screening device for traces of explosives; used at airline terminals n04462707 ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke n04462835 (radiology) any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes n04463017 an instrument used to make tracings n04463141 decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs n04463273 a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image n04463510 any road or path affording passage especially a rough one n04463679 a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll n04463983 a pair of parallel rails providing a runway for wheels n04464125 a groove on a phonograph recording n04464211 (computer science) one of the circular magnetic paths on a magnetic disk that serve as a guide for writing and reading data n04464418 an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground n04464615 an electronic device consisting of a rotatable ball in a housing; used to position the cursor and move images on a computer screen; "a trackball is essentially an upside-down mouse" n04464852 a self-propelled vehicle that moves on tracks n04465050 one of many houses of similar design constructed together on a tract of land n04465203 housing consisting of similar houses constructed together on a tract of land n04465358 steam-powered locomotive for drawing heavy loads along surfaces other than tracks n04465501 a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications n04465666 a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans n04465795 a card with a picture on it; collected and traded by children n04465933 a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island; "the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary" n04466169 a curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded; provides safe area for pedestrians n04466386 a lane of a main road that is defined by painted lines; "that car is in the wrong traffic lane" n04466613 a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country n04466871 a lightweight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension; an off-road motorcycle designed for riding cross country or over unpaved ground n04467099 a wheeled vehicle that can be pulled by a car or truck and is equipped for occupancy n04467307 a large transport conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor n04467506 a camp where space for house trailers can be rented; utilities are generally provided n04467665 a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together n04467899 the rear edge of an airfoil n04468005 public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive; "express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction" n04468476 piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor; "the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews" n04468707 a toy consisting of small models of railroad trains and the track for them to run on n04468847 a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine; "a tramcar carries coal out of a coal mine" n04469003 the track on which trams or streetcars run n04469147 a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble n04469251 an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace n04469345 a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh n04469514 gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling n04469684 a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule n04469813 a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers n04470037 an ACE inhibiting drug (trade name Mavik) used in some patients after a heart attack or to treat hypertension n04470232 a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity n04470605 a sound or television recording (e.g., from a broadcast to a tape recording) n04470741 a medicated adhesive pad placed on the skin for absorption of a time released dose of medication into the bloodstream n04470953 an electrical device that converts one form of energy into another n04471148 structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles n04471315 an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage n04471632 a semiconductor device capable of amplification n04471912 a telescope mounted on an axis running east and west and used to time the transit of a celestial body across the meridian n04472098 a line providing public transit n04472243 the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle n04472563 rotating shaft that transmits rotary motion from the engine to the differential n04472726 set used to broadcast radio or tv signals n04472961 a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it n04473108 a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door n04473275 electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply n04473432 a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods n04473884 a crane for moving material with dispatch as in loading and unloading ships n04474035 a long truck for carrying motor vehicles n04474187 a ship for carrying soldiers or military equipment n04474317 an antidepressant drug that is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor; administered as a sulfate n04474466 a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned n04474843 a light two-wheeled carriage n04474922 a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters n04475032 drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas n04475195 a plumber's snake for clearing a trap and drain n04475309 a hinged or sliding door in a floor or ceiling n04475411 a swing used by circus acrobats n04475496 a horizontal beam that extends across something n04475631 a small lightweight iron that can be carried while traveling n04475749 a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths n04475900 a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys) n04476116 a fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish n04476259 an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food n04476526 table linen consisting of a small cloth for a tray n04476633 oral antidepressant (trade name Desyrel) that is a nontricyclic drug used as a sedative n04476831 structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step n04476972 the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground n04477091 the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire n04477219 a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps n04477387 an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place n04477548 a chest filled with valuables n04477638 a storehouse for treasures n04477725 a 16th-century ship loaded with treasure n04477825 a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely n04477966 a playhouse built in the branches of a tree n04478066 a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast n04478257 an architectural ornament in the form of three arcs arranged in a circle n04478383 a pointed arch having cusps in the intrados on either side of the apex n04478512 latticework used to support climbing plants n04478657 a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth n04478889 any long ditch cut in the ground n04479046 a military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets n04479155 a wooden board or platter on which food is served or carved n04479287 a knife with a double-edged blade for hand-to-hand fighting n04479405 a drill for cutting circular holes around a center n04479526 a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull n04479694 sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop n04479823 a supporting tower used to support a bridge n04479939 a bridge supported by trestlework n04480033 a table supported on trestles n04480141 a supporting structure composed of a system of connected trestles; for a bridge or pier or scaffold e.g. n04480303 tight-fitting trousers; usually of tartan n04480415 one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips n04480527 a balloon sent up to test air currents n04480625 a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep n04480853 a percussion instrument consisting of a metal bar bent in the shape of an open triangle n04480995 any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles n04481144 an intravenous anesthetic n04481255 the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne n04481373 diuretic drug (trade name Naqua) used to treat hypertension n04481524 a dining table with couches along three sides in ancient Rome n04481642 a dining room (especially a dining room containing a dining table with couches along three sides) n04481796 a flag having three colored stripes (especially the French flag) n04481946 a color television tube in which three primary colors are combined to give the full range of colors n04482177 cocked hat with the brim turned up to form three points n04482297 a knitted fabric or one resembling knitting n04482393 a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals n04482543 an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain n04482975 a spear with three prongs n04483073 a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen n04483210 a triangular lyre of ancient Greece and Rome n04483307 a fast sailboat with 3 parallel hulls n04483399 tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Surmontil) used to treat depression and anxiety and (sometimes) insomnia n04483584 joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc. n04483779 capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments n04483925 a machine that trims timber n04484024 an arch built between trimmers in a floor (to support the weight of a hearth) n04484160 a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt" n04484432 a thermionic vacuum tube having three electrodes; fluctuations of the charge on the grid control the flow from cathode to anode which makes amplification possible n04484647 a massive power hammer; raised by a cam until released to fall under gravity n04484780 one of three copies; any of three things that correspond to one another exactly n04484952 a light rope used in lumbering to free a dog hook from a log at a distance n04485082 a three-legged rack used for support n04485226 a catch mechanism that acts as a switch; "the pressure activates the tripper and releases the water" n04485423 art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together) n04485586 a wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over n04485750 ancient Greek or Roman galley or warship having three tiers of oars on each side n04485884 a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center n04486054 a monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victory n04486213 a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table n04486322 a three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth n04486445 something of small importance n04486616 a Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast n04486718 a large hollow wooden figure of a horse (filled with Greek soldiers) left by the Greeks outside Troy during the Trojan War n04486934 a fisherman's lure that is used in trolling; "he used a spinner as his troll" n04487081 a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires n04487268 a transit line using streetcars or trolley buses n04487394 a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide n04487576 a painting rendered in such great detail as to deceive the viewer concerning its reality n04487724 any land or sea or air vehicle designed to carry troops n04487894 ship for transporting troops n04487996 something given as a token of victory n04488202 a case in which to display trophies n04488295 a sloping pit with a stake in the middle used as an obstacle to the enemy n04488427 a long narrow shallow receptacle n04488530 a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers; "in his trouser's pocket"; "he ripped his left trouser on the fence" n04488742 a cuff on the bottoms of trouser legs n04488857 a home appliance in which trousers can be hung and the wrinkles pressed out n04489008 (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately; "he had a sharp crease in his trousers" n04489695 the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens n04489817 a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials n04490091 an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling n04490490 the floor or bottom of a wagon or truck or trailer n04490614 a farm where vegetables are grown for market n04490730 a roadside service station (and restaurant) that caters to truck drivers n04490859 (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand; "clubs were declared trumps"; "a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led" n04491135 a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps; "the ace of trumps is a sure winner" n04491312 a conical squinch n04491388 a short stout club used primarily by policemen n04491545 small wheel or roller n04491638 a low bed to be slid under a higher bed n04491769 luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage n04491934 puffed breeches of the 16th and 17th centuries usually worn over hose n04492060 hinged lid for a trunk n04492157 a telephone line connecting two exchanges directly n04492264 line that is the main route on a railway n04492375 a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure n04492585 (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure n04492749 a bridge supported by trusses n04492856 an intravenous anesthetic drug that has a hypnotic effect; induces relaxation and weakens inhibitions; is believed to induce people to talk freely n04493109 a square having a metal ruler set at right angles to another straight piece n04493259 a square used by draftsmen to draw parallel lines n04493381 a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids n04493505 conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases n04494204 electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope n04494762 pneumatic tire not needing an inner tube to be airtight n04494906 a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place n04495051 a box for storing eatables (especially at boarding school) n04495183 a detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress n04495310 a bag used for carrying food; "the swagman filled his tuckerbag" n04495450 a candy store in Great Britain n04495555 a low elliptical or pointed arch; usually drawn from four centers n04495698 a scarf worn around the head by Muslim women in Malaysia; conceals the hair but not the face n04495843 a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships n04496035 formal gardens next to the Louvre in Paris n04496173 palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens n04496404 armor plate that protects the hip and thigh n04496519 a flowerbed in which tulips are growing n04496614 a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns n04496726 a clothes dryer that spins wet clothes inside a cylinder with heated air n04496872 a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom n04497005 a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown n04497249 a farm dumpcart for carrying dung; carts of this type were used to carry prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution n04497442 a large cask especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 butts or 252 gals n04497570 any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees n04497801 a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments n04497962 a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars); "the tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection" n04498275 tent that is an Eskimo summer dwelling n04498389 a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head n04498523 rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate n04498873 generator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power n04499062 large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews n04499180 a hypothetical computer with an infinitely long memory tape n04499300 a steam room where facilities are available for a bath followed by a shower and massage n04499446 a bath towel with rough loose pile n04499554 an ornamental knot that resembles a small turban n04499660 an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around n04499810 an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension n04500060 cooking utensil having a flat flexible part and a long handle; used for turning or serving food n04500294 products made on a lathe n04500390 workshop where objects are made on a lathe n04500504 the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe n04500613 a bed in which turnips are growing n04500704 a side road where you can turn off; "I missed the turnoff and went 15 miles out of my way" n04500866 a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park n04501018 an expressway on which tolls are collected n04501127 (from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid n04501281 a roasting spit that can be turned n04501370 a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering n04501550 a circular horizontal platform that rotates a phonograph record while it is being played n04501713 a rotatable platform with a track; used to turn locomotives and cars n04501837 a revolving tray placed on a dining table n04501947 a small tower extending above a building n04502059 a clock with more than one dial to show the time in all directions from a tower n04502197 a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar n04502364 a high close-fitting turnover collar n04502502 thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland n04502670 a loudspeaker that reproduces higher audio frequency sounds; "the sound system had both tweeters and woofers" n04502851 a .22 caliber firearm (pistol or rifle) n04502989 a .22-caliber pistol n04503073 a .22-caliber rifle n04503155 a cloth with parallel diagonal lines or ribs n04503269 a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs n04503413 one of a pair of identical beds n04503499 a jet plane propelled by two jet engines n04503593 a bit or drill having deep helical grooves n04503705 a timber measuring (slightly under) 2 inches by 4 inches in cross section n04503836 a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people n04504038 a tent designed for occupancy by two persons n04504141 a business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers n04504297 a street on which vehicular traffic can move in either of two directions; "you have to look both ways crossing a two-way street" n04504486 a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper; "he dropped a case of type, so they made him pick them up" n04504770 a printer that sets textual material in type n04504935 a strip of type metal used for spacing n04505036 hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time n04505345 a carriage for carrying a sheet of paper n04505470 a keyboard for manually entering characters to be printed n04505706 a basic polypeptide antibiotic derived from a soil bacterium; a major component of tyrothricin n04505888 soft green felt hat with a feather or brush cockade n04506005 a drug used in cases of chronic myeloid leukemia n04506125 a mixture of antibiotics applied locally to infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria n04506289 a small guitar having four strings n04506402 loose long overcoat of heavy fabric; usually belted n04506506 a high speed centrifuge used to determine the relative molecular masses of large molecules in high polymers and proteins n04506688 light microscope that uses scattered light to show particles too small to see with ordinary microscopes n04506895 a synthetic suede cloth n04506994 any source of illumination that emits ultraviolet radiation n04507155 a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy n04507326 a small tent with a single supporting pole and radiating metal ribs n04507453 framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle n04507609 an insufficient charge n04507689 seal consisting of a coating of a tar or rubberlike material on the underside of a motor vehicle to retard corrosion n04507891 a notch cut in the trunk of tree in order to determine the direction of its fall n04508062 a carpet pad of thick felt n04508163 a garment worn under other garments n04508489 an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin n04508804 an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway n04508949 undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments n04509171 women's underwear n04509260 a pair of parallel bars set at different heights; used in women's gymnastics n04509417 a vehicle with a single wheel that is driven by pedals n04509592 clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification n04509815 a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner) n04509985 national flag of the United Kingdom n04510090 a defense laboratory of the Criminal Investigation Command; the United States Army's primary forensic laboratory in support of criminal intelligence n04510456 the mint that manufactures and distributes United States coins for circulation through Federal Reserve Banks; processes gold and silver bullion n04510706 coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions; "in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps" n04511002 establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching n04511832 a university in Berkeley, California n04511971 a university in Chicago, Illinois n04512092 a university in Ann Arbor, Michigan n04512216 a university in Lincoln, Nebraska n04512338 a university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina n04512476 a university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania n04512652 a university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania n04512783 a red-brick university in Brighton, England n04512933 a university in Austin, Texas n04513048 a university in Burlington, Vermont n04513171 a university in Seattle, Washington n04513297 a university in Morgantown, West Virginia n04513432 a university in Madison, Wisconsin n04513556 air passage consisting of a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a mine n04513686 hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did n04513827 covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture n04513998 the fabric used in upholstering n04514095 any of several very heavy and sometimes curved sewing needles used by upholsterers n04514241 a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts n04514359 piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot; "Uppers come in many styles" n04514648 the higher of two berths n04514738 a higher deck n04514899 the side that is uppermost n04515003 a piano with a vertical sounding board n04515129 a vertical structural member as a post or stake; "the ball sailed between the uprights" n04515444 a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging n04515630 the rear part of the stage n04515729 the part of a building above the ground floor; "no one was allowed to see the upstairs" n04515890 a vessel that holds water for washing the hands n04515991 a plumbing fixture (usually attached to the wall) used by men to urinate n04516116 a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet n04516214 a large pot for making coffee or tea n04516354 a car that has been previously owned; not a new car n04516477 a United States destroyer; "17 sailors died as the result of a terrorist attack while the USS Cole was anchored in Aden" n04516672 an implement for practical use (especially in a household) n04516874 a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal; "the price of the house included all utilities" n04517211 a type of submachine gun that is designed and manufactured in Israel; "the Uzi is used throughout the world as a police and special forces firearm" n04517408 a dwelling (a second home) where you live while you are on vacation n04517535 immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies n04517823 an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction n04517999 a chamber from which nearly all matter (especially air) has been removed n04518132 flask with double walls separated by vacuum; used to maintain substances at high or low temperatures n04518343 a gauge for indicating negative atmospheric pressure n04518468 a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Bextra) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract n04518643 a type of bobbin lace with floral patterns n04518764 a small overnight bag for short trips n04518854 anticonvulsant (trade name Depokene) used to prevent some kinds of seizures n04519019 an angiotensin II inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure n04519153 control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid n04519536 device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone n04519728 internal-combustion engine having both inlet and exhaust valves located in the cylinder head n04519887 cannon of plate armor protecting the forearm n04520020 piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe n04520170 a truck with an enclosed cargo space n04520382 a camper equipped with living quarters n04520480 (Great Britain) a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight n04520618 an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections n04520784 a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it n04520962 a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor (especially for medicinal inhalation) n04521125 a stoppage in a pipeline caused by gas bubbles (especially a stoppage that develops in hot weather in an internal-combustion engine when fuel in the gas line boils and forms bubbles that block the flow of gasoline to the carburetor) n04521428 virility drug (trade name Levitra) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men n04521571 propeller for which the angle of the blades is adjustable n04521699 an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard; "he patented a variation on the sandal" n04521863 a measuring instrument for measuring variations in a magnetic field n04521987 a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface n04522168 an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers n04522309 a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly n04522421 any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure n04522904 a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels n04523201 any agent that produces vasoconstriction and a rise in blood pressure (usually understood as increased arterial pressure) n04523380 the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City n04523525 an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof n04523690 a burial chamber (usually underground) n04523831 a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables n04523993 (architecture) a vaulted structure; "arches and vaulting" n04524142 a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting n04524313 a conveyance that transports people or objects n04524594 nylon fabric used as a fastening n04524716 any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel n04524833 a banked oval track for bicycle or motorcycle racing n04524941 heavy fabric that resembles velvet n04525038 a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back n04525191 a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet n04525305 a slot machine for selling goods n04525417 coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood n04525584 a window blind made of horizontal strips that overlap when closed n04525729 fine glassware made near Venice n04525821 a diagram that uses circles to represent mathematical or logical sets pictorially inside a rectangle (the universal set); elements that are common to more than one set are represented by intersections of the circles n04526112 an X ray of a vein injected with a radiopaque contrast medium n04526241 a hole for the escape of gas or air n04526416 a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket) n04526520 a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; "she was continually adjusting the ventilation" n04526800 a shaft in a building; serves as an air passage for ventilation n04526964 a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air n04527182 a wooden dummy into which a ventriloquist projects the voice n04527310 a tube with a constriction; used to control fluid flow (as in the air inlet of a carburetor) n04527475 a short tube inserted into a pipeline and used to measure the quantity of a liquid that is flowing in the pipeline n04527648 a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed) n04527808 a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine n04528079 a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time n04528256 a grass border along a road n04528354 an agent that kills worms (especially those in the intestines) n04528490 a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings n04528630 a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms n04528968 a caliper with a vernier scale for very fine measurements n04529108 a small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale n04529312 a suspension bridge across the Verrazano Narrows between Brooklyn and Staten Island n04529486 a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles n04529681 a file in which records are stored upright on one edge n04529795 a mechanical drawing showing the interior of an object as if made by a vertical plane passing through it n04529962 a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane n04530176 a surface that is vertical n04530283 the vertical airfoil in the tail assembly of an aircraft n04530456 a pistol for firing Very-light flares n04530566 a craft designed for water transportation n04531098 an object used as a container (especially for liquids) n04531873 a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat n04532022 an archaic term for clothing n04532106 gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy n04532398 a small pocket in a man's vest n04532504 a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held n04532670 bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley n04532831 a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound n04533042 mechanical device that produces vibratory motion; used for massage n04533199 a mechanical device that vibrates; "a reed is the vibrator that produces the sound" n04533373 a kitchen garden planted during wartime to relieve food shortages n04533499 a brand of gramophone n04533594 a soft wool fabric made from the fleece of the vicuna n04533700 a cassette for videotape n04533802 a magnetic tape recorder for recording (and playing back) TV programs n04533946 a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set n04534127 a recording of both the visual and audible components (especially one containing a recording of a movie or television program) n04534359 a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound n04534520 a video recording made on magnetic tape n04534651 an optical device for viewing photographic transparencies n04534779 a transparency for use with an overhead projector n04534895 a candle lighted by a worshiper in a church n04535011 a small illustrative sketch (as sometimes placed at the beginning of chapters in books) n04535153 a photograph whose edges shade off gradually n04535252 pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds n04535370 country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard n04535524 detached or semidetached suburban house n04535634 periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division n04535826 periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system n04536038 a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced n04536153 any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family n04536335 a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower n04536465 a member of the viol family with approximately the range of a viola n04536595 viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello n04536765 viol that is the tenor of the viol family n04536866 bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow n04537235 a basic polypeptide antibiotic (trade name Viocin) administered intramuscularly (along with other drugs) in the treatment of tuberculosis n04537436 a legless rectangular harpsichord; played (usually by women) in the 16th and 17th centuries n04537602 drug to treat impotence attributable to erectile dysfunction n04537816 objet d'art collectively (especially fine antiques) n04537919 (computer science) memory created by using the hard disk to simulate additional random-access memory; the addressable storage space available to the user of a computer system in which virtual addresses are mapped into real addresses n04538249 a measuring instrument for measuring viscosity n04538403 a rayon fabric made from viscose (cellulose xanthate) fibers n04538552 a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place n04538759 spectrogram of speech; speech displayed spectrographically n04538878 a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face n04539053 (British) British term for video display n04539203 an indoor enclosure for keeping and raising living animals and plants and observing them under natural conditions n04539407 a fabric made from a twilled mixture of cotton and wool n04539535 the neck of a garment has the shape in front of the letter V n04539648 a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate n04539794 a light semitransparent fabric n04539876 computer storage that is erased when the power is turned off n04540053 an inflated ball used in playing volleyball n04540153 the court on which volleyball is played n04540255 the high net that separates the two teams and over which the volleyball must pass n04540397 a transformer whose voltage ratio of transformation can be adjusted n04540547 battery consisting of a number of voltaic cells arranged in series or parallel n04540761 an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged n04541136 battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta n04541320 meter that measures the potential difference between two points n04541475 a meter to measure the volume of gases, liquids, or solids (either directly or by displacement) n04541662 an entrance to an amphitheater or stadium n04541777 any digital computer incorporating the ideas of stored programs and serial counters that were proposed in 1946 by von Neumann and his colleagues n04541987 a booth in which a person can cast a private vote n04542095 a mechanical device for recording and counting votes mechanically n04542221 a kind of pike used by foot soldiers in the 14th century n04542329 wedge-shaped stone building block used in constructing an arch or vault n04542474 an organ stop producing a gentle tremolo effect n04542595 an organ reed stop producing tones imitative of the human voice n04542715 waterproof hip boots (sometimes extending to the chest) worn by anglers n04542858 a shallow pool for children n04542943 a kitchen appliance for baking waffles; the appliance usually consists of two indented metal pans hinged together so that they create a pattern on the waffle n04543158 any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor n04543509 a child's four-wheeled toy cart sometimes used for coasting n04543636 a metal hoop forming the tread of a wheel n04543772 a wheel of a wagon n04543924 large open farm wagon n04543996 wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room n04544138 panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall n04544325 a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively) n04544450 a small pouch (usually with a zipper) that attaches to a belt and is worn around the waist n04544626 a buoyant board (resembling a surfboard) that is used to ride over water while being pulled behind a motorboat n04544805 thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship n04544979 a path set aside for walking; "after the blizzard he shoveled the front walk" n04545305 an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk n04545471 a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk n04545748 a shoe designed for comfortable walking n04545858 small portable radio link (receiver and transmitter) n04545984 a small room large enough to admit entrance n04546081 a light comfortable shoe designed for vigorous walking n04546194 a stick carried in the hand for support in walking n04546340 (trademark) a pocket-sized stereo system with light weight earphones n04546481 an apartment building without an elevator n04546595 an apartment in a building without an elevator n04546734 a pedestrian passageway through the ground floor of a building n04546855 an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures" n04547592 a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden); "the wall followed the road"; "he ducked behind the garden wall and waited" n04547821 a layer of material that encloses space; "the walls of the cylinder were perforated"; "the container's walls were blue" n04547991 a wide flat board used to cover walls or partitions; made from plaster or wood pulp or other materials and used primarily to form the interior walls of houses n04548280 a clock mounted on a wall n04548362 a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money n04548503 paneling that forms part of a wall n04548613 plate (a timber along the top of a wall) to support the ends of joists, etc., and distribute the load n04548771 receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices n04549028 a canvas tent with four vertical walls n04549122 a piece of furniture having several units that stands against one wall of a room n04549276 a suspension bridge across the Delaware River n04549407 small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency n04549629 a rod used by a magician or water diviner n04549721 a rotary engine that is a four-stroke internal-combustion engine without reciprocating parts n04549919 block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care; "they put her in a 4-bed ward" n04550184 a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes n04550426 collection of clothing belonging to one person n04550546 collection of costumes belonging to a theatrical company n04550676 military quarters for dining and recreation for officers of a warship (except the captain) n04550840 articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware', `software' n04551055 a storehouse for goods and merchandise n04551205 an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus n04551375 the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents n04551638 a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition n04551833 a long-handled covered pan holding live coals to warm a bed n04551950 yarn arranged lengthways on a loom and crossed by the woof n04552097 full ceremonial regalia n04552195 adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle n04552348 an aircraft designed and used for combat n04552551 a room where strategic decisions are made (especially for military or political campaigns) n04552696 a government ship that is available for waging war n04553245 a watercolor made by applying a series of monochrome washes one over the other n04553389 a thin coat of water-base paint n04553561 a fabric treated to be easily washable and to require no ironing n04553703 a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression) n04553920 a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face" n04554211 protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side n04554406 device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on n04554523 bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body n04554684 a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically n04554871 seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage n04554998 a building or outbuilding where laundry is done n04555101 a stone obelisk built in Washington in 1884 to honor George Washington; 555 feet tall n04555291 a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place) n04555400 furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term n04555600 a tub in which clothes or linens can be washed n04555700 a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish n04555897 a small portable timepiece n04556204 a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist n04556408 a knitted dark blue wool cap worn by seamen in cold or stormy weather n04556533 the metal case in which the works of a watch are housed n04556664 laboratory glassware; a shallow glass dish used as an evaporating surface or to cover a beaker n04556816 winder consisting of a key with a square hole; used for winding some watches n04556948 an observation tower for a lookout to watch over prisoners or watch for fires or enemies n04557111 water heater consisting of a tank or pipes set at the back of a fireplace or in the firebox of a stove n04557308 paint in which water is used as the vehicle n04557522 a bed with a mattress made of strong plastic that is filled with water n04557648 a bottle for holding water n04557751 a butt set on end to contain water especially to store rainwater n04557872 a hose (carried on a truck) that fires water under high pressure to disperse crowds (especially crowds of rioters) n04558059 cart with a tank for water (especially with fresh water for sale) n04558199 chute with flowing water down which toboggans and inner tubes and people slide into a pool n04558347 clock that measures time by the escape of water n04558478 a toilet in Britain n04558578 a painting produced with watercolors n04558804 a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists n04559023 nuclear reactor using water as a coolant n04559166 a device for cooling and dispensing drinking water n04559275 a conduit through which water flows n04559451 a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask n04559620 a filter to remove impurities from the water supply n04559730 gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank or boiler or reservoir n04559910 a glass for drinking water n04559994 hazard provided by ponds of water that the golfer must avoid n04560113 a heater and storage tank to supply heated water n04560292 a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants n04560502 water cart with a tank and sprinkler for sprinkling roads n04560619 a container filled with water that surrounds a machine to cool it; especially that surrounding the cylinder block of an engine n04560804 a jug that holds water n04560882 a pool or stream in a steeplechase or similar contest n04561010 a water gauge that shows the level by showing the surface of the water in a trough or U-shaped tube n04561167 main (a pipe or conduit) for conveying water n04561287 meter for measuring the quantity of water passing through a particular outlet n04561422 a mill powered by a water wheel n04561548 plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water n04561734 any fabric impervious to water n04561857 a coating capable of making a surface waterproof n04561965 the pump in the cooling system of an automobile that cause the water to circulate n04562122 a motorboat resembling a motor scooter n04562262 broad ski for skimming over water towed by a speedboat n04562390 a container of skin for holding water n04562496 a channel through which water is discharged (especially one used for drainage from the gutters of a roof) n04562658 a facility that provides a source of water; "the town debated the purification of the water supply"; "first you have to cut off the water" n04562935 a large reservoir for water n04563020 a wagon that carries water (as for troops or work gangs or to sprinkle down dusty dirt roads in the summertime) n04563204 a wheel that rotates by direct action of water; a simple turbine n04563413 a wheel with buckets attached to its rim; raises water from a stream or pond n04563560 a life preserver consisting of a connected pair of inflatable bags that fit under a person's arms and provide buoyancy; used by children learning to swim n04563790 workplace where water is stored and purified and distributed for a community n04563942 a telephone line;long distance service at fixed rates for fixed zones; an acronym for wide area telephone service n04564118 framework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fence n04564278 an instrument for measuring in watts the flow of power in an electrical circuit n04564413 a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar n04564581 an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax n04564698 any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another; "he said he was looking for the way out" n04565039 structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired n04565233 edge of a way or road or path; "flowers along the wayside" n04565375 any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon" n04565963 a weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons) n04566257 weapons considered collectively n04566561 military vehicle that is a light truck designed to carry mortars or machine guns and their crews n04566756 weathervane with a vane in the form of a rooster n04566862 upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below n04567098 a simple barometer for indicating changes in atmospheric pressure n04567222 (meteorology) a map showing the principal meteorological elements at a given time and over an extended region n04567480 radar that is able to detect clouds and precipitation n04567593 a satellite that transmits frequent picture of the earth below n04567746 an oceangoing vessel equipped to make meteorological observations n04567870 a narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold n04568069 mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind n04568298 pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric n04568557 an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim n04568713 a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven) n04568841 a strong fabric woven in strips n04568944 a narrow closely woven tape; used in upholstery or for seat belts n04569063 a digital camera designed to take digital photographs and transmit them over the internet n04569205 photographs of bride and groom and their friends taken at their wedding n04569338 a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding n04569520 something solid that is usable as an inclined plane (shaped like a V) that can be pushed between two things to separate them n04569822 (golf) an iron with considerable loft and a broad sole n04569983 a heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe n04570118 a shoe with a wedge heel n04570214 a type of pottery made by Josiah Wedgwood and his successors; typically has a classical decoration in white on a blue background n04570416 a hand tool for removing weeds n04570532 a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning n04570680 a black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning n04570815 a small suitcase to carry clothing and accessories for a weekend trip n04570958 platform scale flush with a roadway for weighing vehicles and cattle etc n04571088 an artifact that is heavy n04571292 sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms n04571566 a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow n04571686 a fence or wattle built across a stream to catch or retain fish n04571800 a wheeled vehicle carrying information and gifts from local merchants for new residents in an area n04571958 a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together n04572121 a mask that you wear for protection when doing welding n04572235 an assembly of parts welded together n04572344 a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine n04572559 an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps n04572800 an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway) n04572935 a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid n04573045 a structure built over a well n04573129 a perforated tube driven into the ground to collect water from the surrounding area n04573281 a raised or strengthened seam n04573379 a standard voltaic cell (trademark Weston) n04573513 a bar for mixing drinks that has a sink with running water n04573625 a thermometer with a bulb that is covered with moist muslin; used in a psychrometer to measure humidity n04573832 a primary voltaic cell having a liquid electrolyte n04573937 fisherman's fly that floats under the surface of the water n04574067 a close-fitting garment made of a permeable material; worn in cold water (as by skin divers) to retain body heat n04574234 something especially big or impressive of its kind n04574348 a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas n04574471 a ship engaged in whale fishing n04574606 a gun (or device resembling a gun) for discharging a projectile (especially a harpoon) at a whale n04574761 a bridge used to measure resistances n04574861 wheat bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date n04574999 a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) n04575723 a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel n04575824 hoist so arranged that a rope unwinding from a wheel is wound onto a cylindrical drum or shaft coaxial with the wheel n04576002 a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant n04576211 a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people; "the oldest known wheeled vehicles were found in Sumer and Syria and date from around 3500 BC" n04576861 an obsolete gunlock using flint and a revolving wheel n04576971 mechanical device including an arrangement of wheel in a machine (especially a train of gears) n04577139 light rowboat for use in racing or for transporting goods and passengers in inland waters and harbors n04577293 sailing barge used especially in East Anglia n04577426 a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives n04577567 a crossbar that is attached to the traces of a draft horse and to the vehicle or implement that the horse is pulling n04577769 an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping n04578112 a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonal rib n04578220 closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips n04578329 post formerly used in public to which offenders are tied to be whipped n04578459 a top that is spun by whipping n04578559 a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally n04578708 a revolving mechanism n04578801 a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes n04578934 a mixer incorporating a coil of wires; used for whipping eggs or cream n04579056 a bottle for holding whiskey n04579145 a jug that contains whiskey n04579230 a space beneath a dome or arch in which sounds produced at certain points are clearly audible at certain distant points n04579432 acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound n04579667 a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it n04579795 a small railway station between the principal stations or a station where the train stops only on a signal n04579986 (board games) the lighter pieces n04580126 flag consisting of a piece of white cloth that is hoisted to signal surrender or to ask for a truce n04580298 drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth n04580493 large electrical home appliances (refrigerators or washing machines etc.) that are typically finished in white enamel n04580777 the government building that serves as the residence and office of the President of the United States n04580994 bow tie worn as part of a man's formal evening dress n04581102 wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces n04581262 a firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion n04581425 a small high-velocity shell; it makes a whizzing sound followed by a bang when it hits n04581595 a building where prostitutes are available n04581829 a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame n04582044 any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action; "the physician put a wick in the wound to drain it" n04582205 work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches) n04582349 a basket made of wickerwork n04582454 small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted n04582625 small gate or door (especially one that is part of a larger door) n04582771 a small arch used as croquet equipment n04582869 cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket n04583022 a lodge consisting of a frame covered with matting or brush; used by nomadic American Indians in the southwestern United States n04583212 a camera lens having a wider than normal angle of view (and usually a short focal length); produces an image that is foreshortened in the center and increasingly distorted in the periphery n04583477 a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network n04583620 a commercial airliner with two aisles n04583776 a projection screen that is much wider than it is high n04583888 corduroy with wide ribs n04583967 a lookout atop a coastal house n04584056 (trademark) a hollow plastic ball with cutouts n04584207 hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair n04584373 a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides n04584512 a playing card whose value can be determined by the person who holds it n04584639 an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field n04584794 a textile machine having a system of revolving spikes for opening and cleaning raw textile fibers n04584944 chinaware decorated with a blue Chinese design on a white background depicting a willow tree and often a river n04585128 a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile n04585318 headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women n04585456 a plain or twilled fabric of wool and cotton used especially for warm shirts or skirts and pajamas n04585626 cotton flannelette with a nap on both sides n04585745 lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds n04585980 a shoulder rifle n04586072 hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion n04586225 a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle n04586421 mechanical device around which something can be wound n04586581 mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock) n04586761 a power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity n04586932 a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath n04587327 a large sailing ship n04587404 generator that extracts usable energy from winds n04587559 a mill that is powered by the wind n04587648 a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air n04588365 a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened n04588587 a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material n04588739 (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen n04588986 an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served; "he stuck his head in the window" n04589190 a blind for privacy or to keep out light n04589325 a long narrow box for growing plants on a windowsill n04589434 an envelope with a transparent panel that reveals the address on the enclosure n04589593 the framework that supports a window n04589745 a pane of glass in a window; "the ball shattered the window" n04589890 screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window n04590021 a bench or similar seat built into a window recess n04590129 an opaque window blind that can cover or uncover a window n04590263 the sill of a window; the horizontal member at the bottom of the window frame n04590416 weather map showing the frequency and strength of winds from different directions n04590553 transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle n04590746 a mechanical device that cleans the windshield n04590933 straight chair having a shaped seat and a back of many spindles n04591056 a wide triangular slipknot for tying a tie n04591157 a wide necktie worn in a loose bow n04591249 weather vane shaped like a T and located at an airfield n04591359 a structure resembling a tunnel where air is blown at known velocities for testing parts of aircraft n04591517 a turbine that is driven by the wind n04591631 a bar that serves only wine n04591713 a bottle for holding wine n04591887 a bucket of ice used to chill a bottle of wine n04592005 a barrel that holds wine n04592099 a glass that has a stem and in which wine is served n04592243 a heel on a woman's shoe in the shape of a wineglass n04592356 a press that is used to extract the juice from grapes n04592465 distillery where wine is made n04592596 an animal skin (usually a goatskin) that forms a bag and is used to hold and dispense wine n04592741 one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane n04592962 a stage area out of sight of the audience n04593077 easy chair having wings on each side of a high back n04593185 a threaded nut with winglike projections for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning n04593376 a decorative toecap having a point extending toward the throat of the shoe n04593524 a shoe having a wing-tip toecap n04593629 blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side n04593866 contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet n04594114 electric motor that moves the windshield wiper n04594218 ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc n04594489 a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance n04594742 fabric woven of metallic wire n04594828 an edge tool used in cutting wire n04594919 gauge for measuring the diameter of wire n04595028 a local area network that uses high frequency radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet; uses ethernet protocol n04595285 an impact printer in which each character is represented by a pattern of dots made by wires or styli n04595501 an early type of magnetic recorder using iron wire n04595611 a hand tool used by electricians to remove insulation from the cut end of an insulated wire n04595762 mesh netting made of wires n04595855 a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity n04595998 a schematic drawing of the wiring of an electrical system n04596116 a magical cap that secures whatever one wishes for n04596224 lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant n04596397 band or rope made of twisted twigs or stems n04596492 a box enclosure for a witness when testifying n04596630 something that wobbles n04596742 pan with a convex bottom; used for frying in Chinese cooking n04596852 clothing that is designed for women to wear n04597066 a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head; "metal woods are now standard" n04597309 a carving created by carving wood n04597400 a chisel for working wood; it is either struck with a mallet or pushed by hand n04597536 engraving consisting of a block of wood with a design cut into it; used to make prints n04597706 a print made from a woodcut n04597804 ware for domestic use made of wood n04597913 a spoon made of wood n04598010 a booby prize consisting of a spoon made of wood n04598136 a metal screw that tapers to a point so that it can be driven into wood with a screwdriver n04598318 a shed for storing firewood or garden tools n04598416 a vise with jaws that are padded in order to hold lumber without denting it n04598582 any wind instrument other than the brass instruments n04598792 work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture n04598965 the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving n04599124 a loudspeaker that reproduces lower audio frequency sounds n04599235 a fabric made from the hair of sheep n04599396 a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing; "it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works"; "the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work"; "he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey"; "the work of an active imagination"; "erosion is the work of wind or water over time" n04600131 a commodity or good associated with the earthly, rather than the spiritual, existence of human beings n04600312 container for holding implements and materials for work (especially for sewing) n04600486 a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic n04600627 a horizontal board that provides a supported surface for manual work n04600764 a camp for trustworthy prisoners employed in government projects n04600912 clothing worn for doing manual labor n04601041 a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months n04601159 a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor n04601291 machine that performs dependably under heavy use; "the IBM main frame computers have been the workhorse of the business world" n04601473 a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked n04601587 a piece of work that is not yet finished n04601690 art that is a product of one of the fine arts (especially a painting or sculpture of artistic merit) n04601938 work consisting of a piece of metal being machined n04602044 a place where work is done; "he arrived at work early today" n04602762 room where work is done n04602840 the internal mechanism of a device n04602956 heavy-duty shirts worn for manual or physical work n04603081 small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done n04603399 a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer n04603558 a horizontal surface for supporting objects used in working or playing games n04603729 a table designed for a particular task n04603872 heavy-duty clothes for manual or physical work n04604009 twin skyscrapers 110 stories high in New York City; built 1368 feet tall in 1970 to 1973; destroyed by a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 n04604276 computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol n04604513 screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack n04604644 rail fence consisting of a zigzag of interlocking rails n04604806 gear consisting of a shaft with screw thread (the worm) that meshes with a toothed wheel (the worm wheel); changes the direction of the axis of rotary motion n04605057 gear with the thread of a worm n04605163 a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit" n04605321 a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool n04605446 cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person n04605572 a garment (as a dress or coat) with a full length opening; adjusts to the body by wrapping around n04605726 the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped n04606014 flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes n04606251 a ship that has been destroyed at sea n04606358 the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked; "they searched the wreckage for signs of survivors" n04606574 a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt n04607035 a mat on which wrestling matches are conducted n04607141 a square ring in which wrestlers compete n04607242 a clothes dryer consisting of two rollers between which the wet clothes are squeezed n04607398 band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist n04607532 a band or bracelet worn around the wrist n04607640 protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football players n04607759 pin joining a piston to a connecting rod n04607869 a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist n04607982 an arm of a tablet-armed chair; widened to provide a writing surface n04608127 work surface consisting of a wide lightweight board that can be placed across the lap and used for writing n04608329 a desk for writing (usually with a sloping top) n04608435 a portable case containing writing materials and having a writing surface n04608567 an implement that is used to write n04608809 a page printer that uses the xerographic process n04608923 a duplicator (trade mark Xerox) that copies graphic matter by the action of light on an electrically charged photoconductive insulating surface in which the latent image is developed with a resinous powder n04609235 a copy made by a xerographic printer n04609354 gate for exclusive OR; a circuit in a computer that fires only if only one of its inputs fire n04609531 photographic film used to make X-ray pictures n04609651 an apparatus that provides a source of X rays n04609811 a vacuum tube containing a metal target onto which a beam of electrons is directed at high energy for the generation of X rays n04610013 an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing n04610176 a light folding armchair for outdoor use n04610274 a sharply directional antenna n04610368 a university in Connecticut n04610503 an enclosure for animals (as chicken or livestock) n04610676 a long horizontal spar tapered at the end and used to support and spread a square sail or lateen n04610879 the enclosed land around a house or other building; "it was a small house with almost no yard" n04611154 an area having a network of railway tracks and sidings for storage and maintenance of cars and engines n04611351 either end of the yard of a square-rigged ship n04611470 a winch (or system of winches) powered by an engine and used to haul logs from a stump to a landing or to a skid road n04611654 merchandise in the form of fabrics sold by the yard n04611795 (football) a marker indicating the yard line n04611916 a ruler or tape that is three feet long n04612026 a skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer) n04612159 the face veil worn by Muslim women n04612257 a long Turkish knife with a curved blade having a single edge n04612373 a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost n04612504 a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars) n04612623 yellow flag hoist on a ship in quarantine n04612722 an amount of a product n04612840 stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team n04613015 fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment n04613158 a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together n04613350 support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end n04613555 a toy consisting of a spool that is reeled up and down on a string by motions of the hand n04613696 a circular domed dwelling that is portable and self-supporting; originally used by nomadic Mongol and Turkic people of central Asia but now used as inexpensive alternative or temporary housing n04613939 the trademark for a machine that smooths the ice in an ice-skating rink n04614083 an electrical device that can injure or kill by means of electric currents; "a bug zapper" n04614244 an ornamental metal cup-shaped holder for a hot coffee cup n04614372 a large rigid dirigible designed to carry passengers or bombs n04614505 the sight setting that will cause a projectile to hit the center of the target with no wind blowing n04614655 a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians n04614844 one of a pair of small metallic cymbals worn on the thumb and middle finger; used in belly dancing in rhythm with the dance n04615018 an ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases n04615149 a crude homemade pistol n04615226 a musical stringed instrument with strings stretched over a flat sounding board; it is laid flat and played with a plectrum and with fingers n04615456 (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs n04615644 a flashy suit of extreme cut n04615728 a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft n04615866 the shared psychological attributes of humankind that are assumed to be shared by all human beings; "a great observer of human nature" n04616059 a distinguishing feature of your personal nature n04616916 (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes n04617106 (genetics) a character inherited on an all-or-none basis and dependent on the presence of a single gene n04617289 any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence; "the thing I like about her is ..." n04617441 an attribute that is common to all members of a category n04617562 the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual; "their different reactions reflected their very different personalities"; "it is his nature to help others" n04618070 the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity; "you can lose your identity when you join the army" n04618359 your identity as it is experienced with regard to your individuality as male or female; awareness normally begin in infancy and is reinforced during adolescence n04618581 the attribution to yourself (consciously or unconsciously) of the characteristics of another person (or group of persons) n04618781 being a person; "finding her own personhood as a campus activist" n04618921 the complex of attributes that make a person socially attractive n04619083 (psychoanalysis) a personality characterized by meticulous neatness and suspicion and reserve; said to be formed in early childhood by fixation during the anal stage of development (usually as a consequence of toilet training) n04619420 (psychoanalysis) the mature personality which is not dominated by infantile pleasure drives n04619596 personality marked by self-love and self-absorption; unrealistic views about your own qualities and little regard for others n04619791 personality characterized by a strong need to repeat certain acts or rituals n04619946 (psychoanalysis) a personality characterized either by generous optimism or aggressive and ambitious selfishness; formed in early childhood by fixation during the oral stage of development n04620216 the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions; "education has for its object the formation of character"- Herbert Spencer n04620558 a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character n04620741 a concern with or responsiveness to outward things (especially material objects as opposed to ideal concepts); "hearty showmanship and all-round outwardness" n04621010 preoccupation with what concerns human inner nature (especially ethical or ideological values); "Socrates' inwardness, integrity, and inquisitiveness"- H.R.Finch n04621314 concern with things of the spirit n04621524 concern with worldly affairs to the neglect of spiritual needs; "he disliked the worldliness of many bishops around him" n04621738 (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self n04621963 (psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings n04622216 (psychology) a balanced disposition intermediate between extroversion and introversion n04622415 a disposition toward being alone n04622672 being without friends n04622772 a disposition to prefer seclusion or isolation n04622932 the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others n04623113 the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions; "it is his nature to help others" n04623443 the physical (or animal) side of a person as opposed to the spirit or intellect n04623612 your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition" n04624289 (obsolete) a combination of elements (of dryness and warmth or of the four humors) that was once believed to determine a person's health and temperament n04624517 preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites n04624687 a disposition to shed blood n04624826 an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart" n04624959 a sensitive or highly strung temperament n04625129 the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed n04625284 inability to rest or relax or be still n04625515 (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness n04625716 characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright n04625882 the trait of acting compulsively n04626062 extreme compulsiveness n04626194 compulsiveness about working n04626280 emotional nature or quality n04626705 the quality of being arresting or highly emotional n04626879 tending to express your feelings freely n04627000 a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love n04627241 a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling n04627367 foolish fondness for or excessive submissiveness to one's wife n04627506 falsely emotional in a maudlin way n04627809 something sentimental or trite; "that movie was pure corn" n04627936 (Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music n04628080 a predilection for sentimentality n04628192 the trait of being intensely emotional n04628336 a passionate and quick-tempered nature n04628466 excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly) n04628632 having temperamental and changeable moods n04628747 temperament or disposition; "a person of hot blood" n04628850 being easily excited n04629030 being highly angry or excited; ready to boil over; "after an hour of waiting I was at the boiling point" n04629194 absence of emotion n04629417 the trait of exhibiting no personal embarrassment or concern; "the blandness of his confession enraged the judge" n04629604 a lack of affection or enthusiasm; "a distressing coldness of tone and manner" n04629958 a lack of feeling or expression or movement; "he must have a heart of stone"; "her face was as hard as stone" n04630137 objectivity and detachment; "her manner assumed a dispassion and dryness very unlike her usual tone" n04630378 an indifference to pleasure or pain n04630547 lack of passion, force or animation n04630689 the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom; "flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room" n04631067 a cheerful willingness to be obliging n04631298 not conducive to cheer or good spirits n04631470 the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness n04631700 quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous n04632063 cheerful and lively n04632157 animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it" n04632703 quality of being lively and confident; "there was a pertness about her that attracted him" n04632866 lightness in movement or manner n04632963 liveliness and eagerness; "he accepted with alacrity"; "the smartness of the pace soon exhausted him" n04633197 an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing); "his writing conveys great energy"; "a remarkable muscularity of style" n04633453 an energetic style n04633570 enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness; "a performance of great elan and sophistication" n04633716 liveliness of mind or spirit n04633797 a breezy liveliness; "a delightful breeziness of manner" n04633959 irrepressible liveliness and good spirit; "I admired his buoyancy and persistent good humor" n04634161 exuberant liveliness n04634299 characterized by high spirits and animation n04634415 courageous high-spiritedness n04634540 overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval n04634739 unrestrained and exaggerated enthusiasm n04634833 liveliness and energy; "this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep" n04635010 exhaustion resulting from lack of food n04635104 the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically; "the level of activity declines with age" n04635482 the activeness of an energetic personality n04635631 a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work" n04635953 inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends" n04636250 the attribute of being restful; "he longed for the restfulness of home" n04636397 the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative n04636610 the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally n04636881 inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy n04637108 inactivity resulting from a dislike of work n04637290 the trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work n04637444 a disinclination to work or exert yourself n04637571 a failure to be active as a consequence of lack of initiative or ambition n04637722 a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable; "his perfectionism seemed excessive to his students" n04637923 a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior n04638175 a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations; "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace" n04638472 an acceptance of yourself as you are, warts and all n04638585 a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child" n04638857 a disposition to be lenient in judging others; "softness is not something permitted of good leaders" n04639030 too much permissiveness n04639113 a lack of permissiveness or indulgence and a tendency to confine behavior within certain specified limits n04639371 uncompromising resolution n04639591 strictness and austerity in conduct and religion n04639732 excessive sternness; "severity of character"; "the harshness of his punishment was inhuman"; "the rigors of boot camp" n04640176 a cheerful, obliging disposition n04640356 a disposition to kindness and compassion; "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished" n04640538 good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence n04640722 being without worry or concern n04640830 a disposition to laugh n04640927 a temperamental disposition to be agreeable n04641153 a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others n04641447 a disagreeable, irritable, or malevolent disposition n04641700 a disposition to be ill-tempered n04641869 a fussy and eccentric disposition n04642057 a sullen moody resentful disposition n04642258 a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees" n04642596 a dislike of anything that causes delay n04642746 impatience with annoyances; "his intolerance of interruptions" n04642866 a nature given to nagging or scolding n04642980 the quality of being given to complaining n04643099 harshness of manner n04643221 an ill-tempered and offensive disposition n04643397 a rough and bitter manner n04643662 a natural disposition to be hostile n04643875 a natural disposition to fight n04643979 an inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious n04644161 obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness n04644306 a quarrelsome disposition to engage in or carry on lawsuits; "charges of litigiousness and widespread perjury" n04644512 cheerful compliance; "he expressed his willingness to help" n04644719 prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"; "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle" n04645020 willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas); "he was testing the government's receptiveness to reform"; "this receptiveness is the key feature in oestral behavior, enabling natural mating to occur"; "their receptivity to the proposal" n04645473 undivided commitment or unreserved enthusiasm n04645599 the trait of being unwilling; "his unwillingness to cooperate vetoed every proposal I made"; "in spite of our warnings he plowed ahead with the involuntariness of an automaton" n04645943 a certain degree of unwillingness; "a reluctance to commit himself"; "his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition"; "after some hesitation he agreed" n04646372 (psychiatry) an unwillingness to bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness n04646548 the trait of being serious; "a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice n04646990 the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose; "a man of energy and commitment" n04647185 the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result; "this job calls for the investment of some hard thinking"; "he made an emotional investment in the work" n04647478 a manner that is serious and solemn n04647826 a trait of dignified seriousness n04648059 dull and pompous gravity n04648207 the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible n04648440 an impulsive scatterbrained manner n04648596 the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous n04648749 a manner lacking seriousness n04648866 inappropriate levity; "her mood changed and she was all lightness and joy" n04649051 the trait of merry joking n04649261 a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement; "her playfulness surprised me"; "he was fun to be with" n04649560 playful humor n04649651 inappropriate playfulness n04649835 lively high-spirited playfulness n04650010 the trait of behaving like an imp n04650201 the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor" n04650527 the trait of being communicative n04650731 the trait of being blunt and outspoken n04650913 good-natured frankness n04651009 a friendly open trait of a talkative person n04651195 the quality of being facile in speech and writing n04651382 the quality of being wordy and talkative n04651683 rambling talkativeness (especially in the aged) n04651784 the trait of being uncommunicative n04651974 a refusal to speak when expected; "his silence about my contribution was surprising" n04652177 the trait of keeping things secret n04652345 secrecy; "mum's the word" n04652438 the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary n04652635 the tendency to associate with others and to form social groups; "mammals as a class are not strong on sociality" n04652930 the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows n04653357 a jovial nature n04653479 suitability to be a companion n04653627 the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability n04653869 the quality of being gregarious--having a dislike of being alone n04654066 characterized by an attitude of ready accessibility (especially about one's actions or purposes); without concealment; not secretive n04654337 a friendly disposition n04654652 a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to) n04654998 having a disposition characterized by warmth and friendliness n04655168 affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable" n04655442 close or warm friendship; "the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy" n04655649 the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with n04655829 a congenial disposition n04655929 a cordial disposition n04656051 a disposition to be friendly and helpful to neighbors n04656282 having a disposition that welcomes guests and is fond of entertaining n04656448 geniality, as through the effects of alcohol or marijuana n04656598 a mild reasonableness; "when he learned who I was he became all sweetness and light" n04656748 an unsociable disposition; avoiding friendship or companionship n04656996 a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner n04657244 a disposition to be unapproachable; unfriendly and inaccessible n04657407 characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes) n04657631 a disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously n04657876 an unfriendly disposition n04658106 a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition; "he could not conceal his hostility" n04658268 a disposition to behave aggressively n04658361 extreme hostility; "the virulence of the malicious old man" n04658524 a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people n04658686 a disposition not to be congenial n04658816 an unneighborly disposition n04658942 having an unfriendly and inhospitable disposition n04659090 the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances n04659287 the quality of being adaptable or variable; "he enjoyed the flexibility of his working arrangement" n04659567 flexibility of interpretation or of options; "the request left some wiggle room for future restructuring" n04659730 adaptability of mind or character; "he was valued for his reliability and pliability"; "he increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization" n04660080 the inability to change or be changed to fit changed circumstances n04660261 the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe n04660536 the trait of thinking carefully before acting n04660805 deep serious thoughtfulness n04660981 thoughtfulness about your own situation and feelings n04661151 the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision; "he was a man of judicial deliberation" n04661389 expressive of intentions n04661546 the capability of quiet thought or contemplation n04661706 the trait of not thinking carefully before acting n04661926 the trait of giving little thought to danger n04662182 recklessness in politics or foreign affairs n04662283 the trait of being rash and hasty n04662390 desperate recklessness; "it was a policy of desperation" n04662504 the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection n04662730 rash impulsiveness n04662858 hasty impulsiveness n04662951 the trait of being observant and paying attention n04663204 the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others n04663319 the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others n04663494 the quality of being careful and painstaking; "I admired the carefulness of his work" n04663763 the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities n04664058 the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution" n04664314 the trait of practicing caution in advance n04664413 the trait of being cautious and watchful n04664628 lively attentiveness n04664778 vigilant attentiveness; "he keeps a weather eye open for trouble" n04664964 the quality of not being careful or taking pains n04665210 the trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger n04665406 the trait of not being cautious and watchful n04665543 the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities n04665813 the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern n04666083 a tendency to be negligent and uncaring; "he inherited his delinquency from his father"; "his derelictions were not really intended as crimes"; "his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities" n04666416 the quality of being lax and neglectful n04666615 the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men n04666837 the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male n04667076 being characteristic of a boy n04667180 exaggerated masculinity n04667258 masculinity in women (especially in girls and young women) n04667406 the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women n04667660 the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female n04667821 behavior befitting a lady n04667923 behavior befitting a young maiden n04668033 being characteristic of a girl n04668139 the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man); "the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy"; "Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness"; "he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him" n04668713 loss of power and masculinity n04668819 the trait of deserving trust and confidence n04669063 trustworthiness with money as based on a person's credit history; a general qualification for borrowing n04669247 a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct; "he holds a position of great responsibility" n04669692 responsibility for a bad situation or event; "it was John's fault" n04669828 responsibility to someone or for some activity n04670022 the quality of being dependable or reliable n04670531 the trait of not deserving trust or confidence n04670746 a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions n04671075 the quality of being solid and reliable financially or factually or morally; "the solidity of the evidence worked in his favor"; "the solidness of her faith gave her enduring hope" n04671394 the trait of not being dependable or reliable n04671841 the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment; "I despair at the flightiness and whimsicality of my memory" n04672210 the trait of being without worry or responsibility n04672355 the trait of being painstaking and careful n04672605 strict attention to minute details n04672858 conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task n04673006 conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation n04673173 conscientious attention to rules and details n04673341 the trait of not being painstaking or careful n04673470 the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern n04673668 any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission; "her pleasant personality is already a recommendation"; "his wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society" n04673965 outward or visible aspect of a person or thing n04674624 youthful appearance in an old person n04674715 physical appearance; "I don't like the looks of this place" n04674861 outward appearance; "they look the same in outward view" n04674968 the appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person's perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation n04675193 texture and appearance of the skin of the face n04675314 an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting" n04675646 the impression produced by a person; "he cut a fine figure"; "a heroic figure" n04675777 the general impression that something (a person or organization or product) presents to the public; "although her popular image was contrived it served to inspire music and pageantry"; "the company tried to project an altruistic image" n04676064 the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember; "it was in London that he made his mark"; "he left an indelible mark on the American theater" n04676308 the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer n04676540 (astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun); "the full phase of the moon" n04676830 a total impression or effect of something made up of individual parts n04676959 the appearance of a point on the horizon at which parallel lines converge n04677113 the purely external aspect of a thing; superficial appearance; "the audience was held by the substance of the play rather than by the superficies of the production"-R.W.Speaight n04677385 the general appearance of a publication n04677514 the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features" n04677716 (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world; "a public image is as fragile as Humpty Dumpty" n04677952 an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color" n04678401 a mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law; "the plaintiff claimed that under color of law the officer had deprived him of his civil rights" n04678712 an insubstantial or vague semblance n04678804 the apparent worth as opposed to the real worth n04678908 an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them" n04679074 an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something; "the theatrical notion of disguise is always associated with catastrophe in his stories" n04679300 the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true n04679419 the general outward appearance of something; "the face of the city is changing" n04679549 the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage" n04679738 the feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face" n04680027 a suggestive or sneering look or grin n04680133 a face without any interpretable expression (as that of a good poker player) n04680285 a pattern of marks n04680465 a stripe or stripes of contrasting color; "chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands"; "the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps" n04680752 (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal n04680893 a narrow band resulting from tension on the skin (as on abdominal skin after pregnancy) n04681058 a light-colored marking; "they chipped off bark to mark the trail with blazes"; "the horse had a blaze between its eyes" n04681230 a very small spot; "the plane was just a speck in the sky" n04681387 a marking that consists of lines that cross each other n04681621 an eyelike marking (as on the wings of some butterflies); usually a spot of color inside a ring of another color n04681797 shading consisting of multiple crossing lines n04682018 graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting n04682184 (pathology) a faint cloudy spot on the cornea n04682319 a patch of bright color; "her red hat gave her outfit a splash of color" n04682462 a small contrasting part of something; "a bald spot"; "a leopard's spots"; "a patch of clouds"; "patches of thin ice"; "a fleck of red" n04683002 a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion n04683136 a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background; "a green toad with small black stripes or bars"; "may the Stars and Stripes forever wave" n04683453 the quality of having hair n04683600 excessive hairiness n04683707 the quality of not having hair n04683814 the qualities that give pleasure to the senses n04684255 beauty that is stark and powerfully impressive n04684358 brilliant radiant beauty; "the glory of the sunrise" n04684654 extreme beauty of a delicate sort n04684765 visually vivid and pleasing n04684872 an agreeable beauty that gives pleasure or enjoyment; "the liveliness and pleasingness of dark eyes"- T.N. Carver n04685062 physical beauty (especially of a woman) n04685195 alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal) n04685396 the quality of being good looking and attractive n04685649 the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman) n04685840 the quality of having regular well-defined features (especially of a man) n04686003 sexual allure n04686257 extreme attractiveness n04686388 magnetic personal charm n04686537 a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others n04686748 the quality of having a well-rounded body n04686935 attractiveness to the opposite sex n04687119 the quality of expressing or arousing sexual desire; "the sultriness of her look was unmistakable"; "the sultriness of lust was in the air" n04687333 attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates; "his smile was part of his appeal to her" n04687633 the enticing appeal of something alluring but potentially dangerous; "he succumbed to the siren call of the wilderness" n04687822 attractiveness in appearance or dress or manner; "he gets by largely on pure spiff" n04687957 childlike charm or appeal n04688058 the capability of being easily associated or joined or connected in thought n04688246 the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts; "her personality held a strange attraction for him" n04688648 a natural attraction or feeling of kinship; "an affinity for politics"; "the mysterious affinity between them"; "James's affinity with Sam" n04688842 the power to entice or attract through personal charm n04689048 a tempting allurement; "she was an invitation to trouble" n04689198 the capacity to attract and hold something n04689330 the capacity for attracting people (customers or supporters) n04689450 the capacity to attract intense interest; "he held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations" n04689660 qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward n04689834 attractiveness on the basis of sexual desire n04689942 something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal; "she has a show-stopper of a smile"; "the brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper" n04690196 qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses n04690476 ugliness that is unpleasant to look at n04690592 ludicrous or incongruous unnaturalness or distortion n04690769 strident color or excessive ornamentation n04690933 the quality of being unpleasant n04691061 dreadful ugliness; horrible repulsiveness n04691178 an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen; "there were distinguishing disfigurements on the suspect's back"; "suffering from facial disfiguration" n04691476 an ugliness of appearance that is not appealing to viewers n04691651 an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful; "fine clothes could not conceal the girl's homeliness" n04691861 the quality of lacking an esthetically pleasing shape n04691992 an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings n04692157 a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish" n04692638 a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth n04692787 a mark made by a chattering tool on the surface of a workpiece n04692908 a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something n04693096 a blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts; "there was a crack in the mirror" n04693274 a fine crack in a glaze or other surface n04693384 an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) n04693557 a small gouge (as in the cover of a book); "the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover" n04693717 something very ugly and offensive n04693804 a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin n04693900 an indication of damage n04694090 a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body) n04694293 a burn mark left by a smoldering cigarette; "a cigarette burn on the edge of the table" n04694441 a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek" n04694809 an irregularly shaped spot n04694980 a smudge made by a (dirty) finger n04695102 a blot made with ink n04695176 a soiled or discolored appearance; "the wine left a dark stain" n04695504 a discoloration caused by heat n04695605 a discoloration caused by blood n04695693 a spot caused the staining with rust or ink n04695805 a stain produced by mud n04695884 a stain produced by oil n04695963 discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation n04696085 a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease n04696193 a flat birthmark varying from pink to purple n04696316 a soft red birthmark n04696432 (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus n04696695 a benign growth (often with a rough surface) n04696797 a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus n04696969 a small benign growth on the faces of hands of children n04697084 a wart occurring on the sole of the foot; "pressure causes plantar warts to develop a painful callus around the soft center" n04697267 the appearance of being plain and unpretentious n04697442 lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint" n04697666 extreme plainness n04697819 an extreme lack of furnishings or ornamentation; "I was struck by the starkness of my father's room" n04698112 an ornate appearance; being elaborately (even excessively) decorated n04698307 elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century n04698511 the artistic style of ancient Greek art with its emphasis on proportion and harmony n04698656 (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans n04698998 the oldest and simplest of the Greek orders and the only one that normally has no base n04699157 the second Greek order; the capital is decorated with spiral scrolls n04699298 the last Greek order; similar to the Ionic order except the capital is decorated with carvings of acanthus leaves n04699474 a Roman order that combines the Corinthian acanthus leaves with the spiral scrolls of the Ionic order n04699637 a Roman order that resembles the Doric order but without a fluted shaft n04699767 fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century n04699936 extravagant elaborateness; "he wrote with great flamboyance" n04700199 unnecessary elaborateness in details n04700327 an appearance that serves to decorate and make something more attractive n04700496 a pale and sickly appearance; "his etiolation signaled years in prison" n04700642 a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly" n04701039 a coating for ceramics, metal, etc. n04701162 a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain n04701267 a shiny finish put on shoes with polish and buffing; "his trousers had a sharp crease and you could see your reflection in his shoeshine" n04701460 the quality of clear water; "when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes" n04701943 passing light without diffusion or distortion n04702127 the quality of being clear and transparent n04702351 the quality of allowing light to pass diffusely n04702545 capability of providing a clear unobstructed view; "a windshield with good visibility" n04702688 the quality of being sharp and clear n04702957 clarity of outline; "exercise had given his muscles superior definition" n04703104 distinctness that makes perception easy n04703235 maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system; "in focus"; "out of focus" n04703424 the quality of being opaque to a degree; the degree to which something reduces the passage of light n04703698 the quality of being cloudy n04703932 muddiness created by stirring up sediment or having foreign particles suspended n04704116 cloudiness resulting from haze or mist or vapor n04704346 the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines n04704675 the quality of being dim or lacking contrast n04704839 indistinctness of shape or character; "the scene had the swirling vagueness of a painting by Turner" n04705013 the quality of being divisible; the capacity to be divided into parts or divided among a number of persons n04705196 the tendency to break into parts; "the fissiparity of religious sects" n04705324 thinness of edge or fineness of point n04705536 the quality of having a sharp edge or point n04705671 without sharpness or clearness of edge or point; "the dullness of the pencil made his writing illegible" n04705950 the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point n04706087 high visibility n04706290 the property of being easy to see and understand n04706727 the property of being apparent n04706882 the property of being both obvious and offensive; "the blatancy of his attempt to whitewash the crime was unforgivable" n04707110 an unwelcome conspicuousness n04707252 the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly n04707409 the quality of being more noticeable than anything else; "the predomination of blues gave the painting a quiet tone" n04707636 the quality of being not easily seen n04707808 the quality of being not easily noticed n04707964 the quality of not sticking out in an unwelcome way n04708113 freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transportation"; "the very easiness of the deed held her back" n04708543 the quality of requiring little effort; "such effortlessness is achieved only after hours of practice" n04708796 a natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane Austen n04709011 the quality of being free from errors or interruptions; "the five-speed manual gearbox is smoothness personified" n04709253 the quality of being difficult; "they agreed about the difficulty of the climb" n04709585 the quality of requiring deliberate effort n04709759 extreme effortfulness n04709944 the quality of requiring extended effort n04710127 something hard to endure; "the asperity of northern winters" n04710390 the quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding; "the sternness of his surroundings made him uncomfortable" n04710588 the quality of being difficult to do; "he assigned a series of problems of increasing hardness"; "the ruggedness of his exams caused half the class to fail" n04710866 impressive difficulty n04711031 unwelcome burdensome difficulty n04711256 the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze; "you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew" n04711435 a difficulty that causes anxiety n04711665 trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape; "the movers cursed the unwieldiness of the big piano" n04711919 a very minor inconvenience n04712001 an inconvenience that detracts from the usefulness of something n04712130 the quality of being difficult to direct or control by reason of complexity; "avoiding the unwieldiness of formal legal processes"; "the onset of unwieldiness and bureaucracy in large organizations" n04712405 the quality of being capable of igniting and burning n04712568 the quality of being easily ignited and burning rapidly n04712735 capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination n04712978 compatibility between persons n04713118 compatibility in opinion and action n04713332 sympathetic compatibility n04713428 compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and measurement"; "the results of two tests were in correspondence" n04713692 correspondence in form or appearance n04713853 conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety; "it was performed with justness and beauty" n04714058 conformity with the norm n04714156 the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate n04714440 the quality of being unable to exist or work in congenial combination n04714679 an incompatibility of dates or events; "he noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings" n04714847 the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate n04715075 incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs; "the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated" n04715308 admission of your own ignorance and willingness to learn while exposing someone's inconsistencies by close questioning n04715487 the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose; "an important requirement is suitability for long trips" n04715818 the quality of land that is appropriate for cultivation n04715947 the quality of being specially suitable n04716210 pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) n04716491 appropriateness for the occasion; "the phrase had considerable aptness" n04716703 the appropriate or desirable thing; "this car could be just the ticket for a small family" n04716864 the quality of being suitable; "they had to prove their fitness for the position" n04717139 an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; "her qualifications for the job are excellent"; "one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"; "she has the makings of fine musician" n04717552 the quality or state of being eligible; "eligibility of a candidate for office"; "eligibility for a loan" n04717787 the quality of being insurable; the conditions under which an insurance company will issue insurance to an applicant (based on standards set by the insurance company) n04718030 eligibility for marriage n04718134 the quality or state of being ineligible n04718306 the quality of being uninsurable; the conditions under which an insurance company will refuse to issue insurance to an applicant (based on standards set by the insurance company) n04718563 the quality of being useful and convenient; "they offered the convenience of an installment plan" n04718826 timely convenience n04718999 the quality of being at hand when needed n04719376 availability for use; "the materials at the command of the potters grew" n04719502 the quality of making a strong or vivid impression on the mind n04719661 the quality of being suitable for the passage of a ship or aircraft n04719805 the quality of needing attention and affection and reassurance to a marked degree; "he recognized her neediness but had no time to respond to it" n04720024 the quality of being painful; "she feared the painfulness of childbirth" n04720226 the quality of being keenly and painfully felt; "the sharpness of her loss" n04720393 the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting n04720536 the quality of being open to public view; "the publicity of the court room" n04720685 the quality of being suitable for spinning or the capability of being spun (used of textile fibers) n04720879 the capacity of a viscous liquid (especially the cervical mucus) to be drawn out into a strand or blown up into a bubble n04721058 the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose n04721428 inappropriateness; "greater inaptness of expression would be hard to imagine" n04721650 the quality of being not particularly suitable or befitting; "he retracted nothing that he had said about the inappropriateness of either a corporeal God or a God who is a person"; "his praise released from her loud protestations of her unworthiness" n04722051 inappropriate and unpleasing manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) n04722231 suitability for living in or on n04722373 the quality of not being suitable; "the judges agreed on his unfitness for the appointment" n04722574 unfitness that bars you from participation n04722715 the quality of not being useful or convenient n04722910 the quality of not being available when needed n04723107 the quality of occurring at an inconvenient time n04723286 (anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era; "the Greek ethos" n04723436 (anthropology) the distinctive expression of the cognitive or intellectual character of a culture or a social group n04723622 the quality of providing protection; "statistical evidence for the protectiveness of vaccination" n04723816 an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare n04726724 the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized; "it is the nature of fire to burn"; "the true nature of jealousy" n04726938 the quality of being human; "he feared the speedy decline of all manhood" n04727214 a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"; "the place had an aura of romance" n04727559 an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing n04727694 a characteristic emotional quality; "it ended on a sour note"; "there was a note of gaiety in her manner"; "he detected a note of sarcasm" n04727883 a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively; "that place gave me bad vibrations"; "it gave me a nostalgic vibe" n04728068 a degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality of students has risen"; "an executive of low caliber" n04728376 the quality of being superior n04728604 the quality of being very good indeed; "the inn is distinguished by the fineness of its cuisine" n04728786 the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree n04728999 the finest or most superior quality of its kind; "the ultimate in luxury" n04729127 admirable excellence n04729328 splendid or imposing in size or appearance; "the grandness of the architecture"; "impressed by the richness of the flora" n04729710 a quality characterized by magnificence of scale or the tendency to expand; "the expansiveness of their extravagant life style was soon curtailed" n04729984 impressiveness in scale or proportion n04730191 the highest rank in a classification n04730285 the highest quality gems n04730367 the property of being ingenious; "a plot of great ingenuity"; "the cleverness of its design" n04730580 an inferior quality n04730797 the quality of being poorly made or maintained; "she was unrecognizable because of the poorness of the photography" n04730985 the property of being stunted and inferior in size or quality; "the scrawniness of sickly trees" n04731207 not the highest quality in a classification n04731309 the quality of being poor and inferior and sorry; "he has compiled a record second to none in its wretchedness" n04731497 a distinguishing quality n04731925 an outstanding characteristic; "his acting was one of the high points of the movie" n04732067 a distinguishing or individuating characteristic; "he knows my bad points as well as my good points" n04732237 the quality of being salable or marketable n04732386 a characteristic of something that is up for sale that makes it attractive to potential customers n04732543 a distinctive characteristic or attribute n04732709 a distinctive nature, character, or type; "a leader in the mold of her predecessors" n04732852 a redeeming quality or characteristic; "her love of music remains her one saving grace"; "her sense of humor has to be a saving grace"; "the saving grace for both developments is that they are creating jobs" n04733118 a characteristic to be considered n04733204 having the consistency of a gas n04733347 the property of giving off bubbles n04733539 the property of being foamy n04733640 the quality of being changeable; having a marked tendency to change; "the changeableness of the weather" n04734145 the quality of being commutable n04734272 a changeable quality; "a charming Oriental fluidity of manner"; "a certain fluidness in his perception of time made him an unpredictable colleague"; "demographers try to predict social fluidity" n04734551 the quality of being reversible in either direction n04734698 the quality of being changeable in direction; "the shiftiness of the wind caused the boat to veer unpredictably" n04734885 the quality of being changeable and variable n04735075 the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses n04735233 the quality of being subject to variation n04735556 characterized by variation n04735711 the condition or result of being changeable n04735828 variability in coloration n04735929 the quality of being capable of exchange or interchange n04736337 (geometry) the interchangeability of the roles of points and planes in the theorems of projective geometry n04736516 the quality of being transferable or exchangeable; "sterling transferability affords a means of multilateral settlement for....trade between nondollar countries" n04736757 the quality of being exchangeable (especially the ability to convert a currency into gold or other currencies without restriction) n04737020 the quality of not being exchangeable; "the inconvertibility of their currency made international trade impossible" n04737234 exchangeability by virtue of being replaceable n04737430 being in cash or easily convertible to cash; debt paying ability n04737568 ability to change sequence n04737743 advancement toward better conditions or policies or methods n04737934 the quality of being unchangeable; having a marked tendency to remain unchanged n04738398 the quality of being absolute; "the absoluteness of the pope's decree could not be challenged" n04738641 the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation; "early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds" n04738995 the nature of a quantity or property or function that remains unchanged when a given transformation is applied to it; "the invariance of the configuration under translation" n04739262 the quality of a physical system that persists in its existing equilibrium when undisturbed (or only slightly disturbed) but able to pass to a more stable equilibrium when sufficiently disturbed n04739535 constancy of tone or pitch or inflection n04739630 the quality of being innate n04739768 the quality of being irreversible (once done it cannot be changed) n04739932 the quality of being resistant to variation n04740173 characterized by an absence of variation n04740326 the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety; "he had never grown accustomed to the monotony of his work"; "he was sick of the humdrum of his fellow prisoners"; "he hated the sameness of the food the college served" n04740655 the quality of being fixed and unchangeable; "the fixedness of his gaze upset her" n04740864 the quality of being incapable of exchange or interchange n04741075 the quality of being not interchangeable n04741195 the quality of being irreplaceable n04741311 the quality of being capable of mutation n04741530 the quality of being alterable n04741655 mutability in life or nature (especially successive alternation from one condition to another) n04741807 the quality of being incapable of mutation; "Darwin challenged the fixity of species" n04742084 the quality of not being alterable n04742251 incapability of being altered in disposition or habits; "the incurability of his optimism" n04742418 the quality of being timeless and eternal n04742535 the quality of being alike; "sameness of purpose kept them together" n04742766 the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or known n04743024 exact sameness; "they shared an identity of interests" n04743370 the quality of being united into one n04743486 the quality of being identical with itself n04743605 the quality of being similar n04744032 the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity) n04744161 (biology) similarity because of common evolution n04744319 the quality of being similar or corresponding in position or value or structure or function n04744555 similarity of form n04744645 (biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure n04744814 similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things; "man created God in his own likeness" n04745240 similarity by virtue of corresponding n04745370 the quality of lacking diversity or variation (even to the point of boredom) n04745679 the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature; "there is a remarkable homogeneity between the two companies" n04745932 a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts n04746134 a close approximation; "the nearest approach to genius" n04746262 an approximate definition or example; "she wore a sort of magenta dress"; "she served a creamy sort of dessert thing" n04746430 something having the property of being analogous to something else n04746607 a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc.; "his contention contains more than an echo of Rousseau"; "Napoleon III was an echo of the mighty Emperor but an infinitely better man" n04746842 qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare" n04747115 a likeness in which left and right are reversed n04747246 the likeness of a representation to the thing represented; "engineers strove to increase the naturalness of recorded music" n04747445 similarity in appearance or external or superficial details n04747616 a perfect likeness or counterpart n04747710 symmetrical resemblance n04747798 inherent resemblance between persons or things n04747899 the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status n04748187 capability of being equated n04748273 essential equality and interchangeability n04748426 functional equality n04748498 the quality of being balanced n04748654 equality of measure (e.g., equality of height above sea level or equality of loudness etc.) n04748836 the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock" n04749310 a quality that differentiates between similar things n04749439 distinguishing characteristics (especially in different species of a genus) n04749572 a distinguishing difference; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead" n04749709 a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion" n04749991 a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits n04750164 the quality of being dissimilar n04750414 utter dissimilarity n04750547 (biology) the lack of correspondence of apparently similar body parts n04750764 dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness n04750940 the quality of being diverse and interesting n04751098 the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind n04751305 noticeable heterogeneity; "a diversity of possibilities"; "the range and variety of his work is amazing" n04751652 the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole); "a high level of biodiversity is desirable" n04751847 the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts n04752034 a difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic" n04752221 lack of equality; "the growing inequality between rich and poor" n04752414 not interchangeable n04752530 inequality or difference in some respect n04752734 a disappointing disparity; "it was a far cry from what he had expected" n04752859 a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures; "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs" n04753060 an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding); "he felt a gulf between himself and his former friends"; "there is a vast disconnect between public opinion and federal policy" n04753331 the quality of being unbalanced n04753455 something that is certain; "his victory is a certainty" n04753799 an absolute certainty; "it's a dead cert" n04753929 the quality of being impossible to avoid or evade n04754056 the quality of being unavoidable n04754237 the quality of being predictable with great confidence n04754440 the quality of being final or definitely settled; "the finality of death" n04754780 something clearly established n04754862 the quality of being beyond question or dispute or doubt n04755218 the quality of being undeniable and not worth arguing about n04755466 capability of being demonstrated or logically proved n04755630 the quality of being granted as a supposition; of being acknowledged or assumed n04755783 certainty based on an inner conviction; "she believed in the importance of moral absolutes and moral certainty"; "the prosecutor had a moral certainty that the prisoner was guilty" n04756025 the quality of being predictable n04756172 the quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event; "for a while mutiny seemed a probability"; "going by past experience there was a high probability that the visitors were lost" n04756504 the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring n04756635 the probability of a specified outcome n04756887 being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance; "the uncertainty of the outcome"; "the precariousness of his income" n04757350 something that is a sure to occur; a foregone conclusion; "predicting his success was a slam dunk" n04757522 uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something; "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise" n04757864 the quality of being vague and poorly defined n04758181 the quality of being inconclusive n04758313 lacking predictability n04758452 the quality of being improbable; "impossibility should never be confused with improbability"; "the improbability of such rare coincidences" n04758776 the improbability of a specified outcome n04758980 the quality of happening accidentally and by lucky chance n04759134 the quality of being a conclusion or opinion based on supposition and conjecture rather than on fact or investigation; "her work is highly contentious because of its speculativeness and lack of supporting evidence" n04759428 the quality of being actual or based on fact; "the realm of factuality must be distinguished from the realm of imagination" n04759712 the quality of being contrary to fact n04759849 the quality of being concrete (not abstract) n04760024 the quality of being perceivable by touch n04760296 the quality of being intangible and not perceptible by touch n04760611 adhereing to the concrete construal of something n04760771 the quality of being physical; consisting of matter n04761212 the quality of being substantial or having substance n04761517 the quality of not being physical; not consisting of matter n04761815 lacking substance or reality n04761960 something with no concrete substance; "his dreams all turned to smoke"; "it was just smoke and mirrors" n04762134 the quality of being considered apart from a specific instance or object n04762355 the quality possessed by something that is real n04762492 the quality possessed by something that is unreal n04762633 the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance; "the particularity of human situations" n04762915 the quality of being specific rather than general; "add a desirable note of specificity to the discussion"; "the specificity of the symptoms of the disease" n04763147 the quality of being specific to a particular organism; "host specificity of a parasite" n04763293 the quality of being individual; "so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality" n04763650 the quality of being one of a kind; "that singularity distinguished him from all his companions" n04763925 a distinguishing trait n04764242 a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual n04764412 the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability n04764741 sharing of common attributes n04765038 a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group n04765166 the quality of filling or spreading throughout; "the pervasiveness of the odor of cabbage in tenement hallways" n04765355 the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread; "he was surprised by the prevalence of optimism about the future" n04765586 general acceptance or use; "the currency of ideas" n04765691 the quality of being universal; existing everywhere n04765851 the quality of being complete and indiscriminate; "the totality of war and its consequences"; "the all-embracing totality of the state" n04766059 the quality of being simple or uncompounded; "the simplicity of a crystal" n04766275 the quality of being intricate and compounded; "he enjoyed the complexity of modern computers" n04766620 puzzling complexity n04766852 marked by elaborately complex detail n04767023 something that resembles a tapestry in its complex pictorial designs; "the tapestry of European history" n04767182 the quality of requiring skill or caution; "these puzzles are famous for their trickiness" n04767347 the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate; "he was famous for the regularity of his habits" n04767805 the quality of recurring at regular intervals n04768028 recurring at regular intervals n04768186 the rhythm of a beating heart n04768309 the normal cardiac rhythm when the heart is controlled by the atrioventricular node n04768483 the quality of appreciating method and system n04768657 an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized; "his compulsive organization was not an endearing quality"; "we can't do it unless we establish some system around here" n04769049 a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying n04769234 the quality of being of uniform throughout in composition or structure n04769362 the quality of being inhomogeneous n04769456 a quality of uniformity and lack of variation n04769716 the quality of having a level and even surface; "the water was a glassy smoothness"; "the weather system of the Pacific is determined by the uninterrupted smoothness of the ocean" n04769988 regularity of spacing n04770068 the quality of being steady--regular and unvarying n04770211 not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals n04770535 the quality of being spasmodic and irregular n04770720 the quality of being intermittent; subject to interruption or periodic stopping n04770911 the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes; "he kept a record of price fluctuations" n04771128 the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight n04771332 the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan n04771535 an attribute of stochastic systems; generally, a system that tends in probability to a limiting form that is independent of the initial conditions n04771738 the quality of moving or acting in spasms n04771890 the quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity n04772191 the quality of abounding in rocks and stones; "due to the rockiness of the land it was quickly dry even after a heavy rain" n04772388 the quality of being topologically uneven; "the ruggedness of the mountains" n04772557 the quality of being hilly; "the hilliness of West Virginia" n04772691 something irregular like a bump or crack in a smooth surface n04772844 unevenness in quality or performance n04772955 unevenness produced by waves or wrinkles n04773068 variability attributable to individual differences n04773182 the quality of being unsteady--varying and unpredictable n04773351 the quality of moving freely n04773596 the power or ability to move n04773761 ability to move spontaneously and independently n04773899 the quality of being movable; capable of being moved or rearranged n04774198 the quality of being maneuverable n04774365 the quality of being controllable by skilled movements of the hands n04774511 movement or space for movement; "there was too much play in the steering wheel" n04774743 the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active; "the restlessness of the wind" n04774901 (of a sailing vessel) the quality of being able to sail close to the wind with little drift to the leeward (even in a stiff wind); "the Spanish ships had superior speed and weatherliness" n04775185 a jerky back and forth kind of mobility; "he walked with the wiggliness of a child on high heels" n04775357 the quality of being loose (not taut); "he hadn't counted on the slackness of the rope" n04775562 the quality of not being steady or securely fixed in place n04775747 the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute n04776021 the quality of being unstable and insecure; "the shakiness of the present regime" n04776176 the quality of being light enough to be carried n04776299 the quality of not moving n04776453 lacking an ability to move n04776572 immobility by virtue of being inert n04776699 not capable of being moved or rearranged n04776940 lack of movement or room for movement n04777098 the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment n04777421 the quality of movability by virtue of being free from attachment or other restraints n04777634 the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily; "the lodgment of the balloon in the tree" n04777852 the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place n04778114 something having the quality of granite (unyielding firmness); "a man of granite" n04778267 the quality of being steady and unfailing; "sureness of hand" n04778401 the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast n04778630 the quality of giving pleasure; "he was charmed by the sweetness of her manner"; "the pleasantness of a cool breeze on a hot summer day" n04779053 pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions; "a well trained staff saw to the agreeableness of our accommodations"; "he discovered the amenities of reading at an early age" n04779336 pleasantness resulting from something that can be enjoyed; "the enjoyableness of an afternoon at the beach" n04779521 the quality of nice n04779649 the quality of giving displeasure; "the recent unpleasantness of the weather" n04779895 the quality of being disagreeable and unpleasant n04780114 the quality of being sharply disagreeable n04780232 the quality of being sharply disagreeable in language or tone n04780396 the property of being unacceptable to the mind; "the policy's unpalatability caused an uproar" n04780605 the property of being extremely unacceptable to the mind n04780755 the quality of being unpleasant; "I flinched at the nastiness of his wound" n04780958 the quality of being offensive n04781349 the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions; "the vileness of his language surprised us" n04781755 the quality of being hateful n04781967 unpleasant nastiness; used especially of nasty weather n04782116 a quality of extreme unpleasantness n04782466 the quality of being frightful n04782610 the quality of being ghastly n04782878 the quality of being believable or trustworthy n04783247 undisputed credibility n04783445 informal usage attributing authenticity n04783567 the quality of being valid and rigorous n04783724 apparent validity n04783888 the quality of being plausible or acceptable to a reasonable person; "he questioned the tenability of my claims" n04784142 the quality of being incredible n04784322 the quality of provoking disbelief n04784525 credibility among young fashionable urban individuals n04784664 correct and valid reasoning n04784978 the quality of being consistent with or based on logic n04785195 (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another n04785414 (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that a contradiction arises if any proposition is introduced that cannot be derived from the axioms of the system n04785669 invalid or incorrect reasoning n04785908 the quality of being natural or based on natural principles; "he accepted the naturalness of death"; "the spontaneous naturalness of his manner" n04786326 not affected; a personal manner that is not consciously constrained n04786490 absence of affectation or pretense n04786595 a quality of naturalness and simplicity; "the simple sincerity of folk songs" n04786763 the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint; "the spontaneity of his laughter" n04786994 freedom from constraint or embarrassment; "I am never at ease with strangers" n04787154 the quality of being natural and without pretensions n04787324 the quality of being brought into conformity with nature n04787530 the quality of being unnatural or not based on natural principles n04787763 the quality of being false or artificial (as to impress others) n04788011 affected manners intended to impress others; "don't put on airs with me" n04788159 the affectation of being demure in a provocative way n04788332 the quality of being fastidious or excessively refined n04788494 the quality of being produced by people and not occurring naturally n04788693 an artificial and mannered quality n04788853 a false or unsupportable quality n04788982 the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth) n04789274 pretentious or showy or vulgar display n04789406 the quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces n04789613 artistic quality n04789689 the quality of being beneficial and generally good for you n04789897 the quality of being nourishing and promoting healthy growth n04790070 the quality of promoting good health n04790238 the quality of being salubrious and invigorating n04790449 the quality of being unhealthful and generally bad for you n04790774 the quality of being noxious n04790942 grave harmfulness or deadliness n04791081 the quality of being deadly n04791321 the quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters n04791453 quality of lacking nutritive value n04791591 the quality of rotting and becoming putrid n04791740 the quality of promoting poor health n04791928 the quality of being insalubrious and debilitating n04792127 the quality of giving satisfaction sufficient to meet a demand or requirement n04792357 the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule" n04792679 satisfactoriness by virtue of conforming to approved standards n04793016 acceptability by virtue of being admissible n04793209 admissibility as a consequence of being permitted n04793355 the quality of being inadequate or unsuitable n04793555 unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate n04793731 unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being subject to decay or spoilage or destruction n04793925 unsatisfactoriness by virtue of not conforming to approved standards n04794236 unacceptability as a consequence of not being admissible n04794408 inadmissibility as a consequence of not being permitted n04794580 acceptability to the mind or feelings; "the pursuit of electoral palatability" n04794751 the quality of being commonplace and ordinary n04795061 ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding n04795252 ordinariness as a consequence of being expected and not surprising n04795413 expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common n04795545 ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace n04795878 commonplaceness as a consequence of being humdrum and not exciting n04796086 commonness by virtue of not being unusual n04796291 usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known n04796490 the quality of being extraordinary and not commonly encountered n04796725 extraordinariness by virtue of being unexpected; "the unexpectedness of the warm welcome" n04796946 extraordinariness as a consequence of being rare and seldom encountered n04797130 extraordinariness as a consequence of being marked by an uncommon or superlative quality n04797295 uncommonness by virtue of being unusual n04797482 unusualness as a consequence of not being well known n04797824 a strange attitude or habit n04798020 strangeness by virtue of being mysterious and inspiring fear n04798185 marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal n04798365 strangeness by virtue of being remarkable or unusual n04798511 strikingly out of the ordinary n04798700 strangeness as a consequence of being old fashioned; "some words in her dialect had a charming quaintness" n04798881 strange and unconventional behavior n04799011 eccentricity that is not easily explained n04799133 an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties; "ethnicity has a strong influence on community status relations" n04799344 the quality of being alien or not native; "the strangeness of a foreigner" n04799612 the quality of being exotic; "he loved the exoticism of Egypt" n04799789 the quality of being alien n04799881 the quality of belonging to or being connected with a certain place or region by virtue of birth or origin n04800152 nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place) n04800359 the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else) n04800596 originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel n04800729 the quality of being unorthodox n04800885 unorthodoxy by virtue of being unconventional n04801030 unorthodoxy as a consequence of not conforming to expected standards or values n04801168 the quality of being unoriginal n04801313 the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion) n04801532 orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional n04801763 hardened conventionality n04801877 strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings n04802079 orthodoxy of a scholastic variety n04802198 conformity to fact or truth n04802403 the quality of not conforming to fact or truth n04802629 inadvertent incorrectness n04802776 the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances n04802907 the quality of being near to the true value; "he was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compass"; "the lawyer questioned the truth of my account" n04803209 (mathematics) the number of significant figures given in a number; "the atomic clock enabled scientists to measure time with much greater accuracy" n04803430 the quality of being exact; "he demanded exactness in all details"; "a man of great exactitude" n04803702 great precision; painstaking attention to details; "he examined the essay with the greatest minuteness" n04803880 the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance; "he handled it with the preciseness of an automaton"; "note the meticulous precision of his measurements" n04804169 exactness of adjustment; "I marveled at the trueness of his aim" n04804306 accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal n04804451 the quality of being inaccurate and having errors n04804611 the quality of being inaccurate and having errors n04804787 the quality of lacking precision n04804947 a lack of strict accuracy; laxity of practice; "misunderstandings can often be traced to a looseness of expression" n04805136 the quality of never making an error n04805304 (Christianity) exemption from error; "biblical inerrancy" n04805472 fallibility as indicated by erring or a tendency to err n04805635 belief of the Roman Catholic Church that God protects the pope from error when he speaks about faith or morality n04805813 (Christianity) holding views that disagree with accepted doctrine; especially disagreement with papal infallibility; "he denies the errancy of the Catholic Church" n04806067 unreliability attributable to being unstable n04806169 the quality of being reproducible n04806316 the quality of being unreproducible; "he could not explain the irreproducibility of the results of his experiment" n04806512 the likelihood of making errors n04806655 a distinguishing quality; "it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town" n04806804 the quality or state of having merit or value n04807050 the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance); "there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded" n04807342 the quality of being worthy of praise n04807489 the quality of being worthy of being quoted n04807626 (of motor vehicles) the quality of being fit to drive on the open road n04807776 the quality or state of lacking merit or value n04807971 unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values n04808281 unworthiness meriting public disgrace and dishonor n04808516 disgracefulness that offends public morality n04808639 the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after; "his charm soon won him affection and popularity"; "the universal popularity of American movies" n04808965 the quality of being popular; "skiing is hot stuff in New Hampshire" n04809089 the quality of lacking general approval or acceptance n04809237 lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute n04809453 the quality of having legal force or effectiveness n04809642 (of a law) having legal validity; "the law is still in effect" n04809784 the quality of conforming to law n04810035 lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law n04810194 the quality of strictly conforming to law n04810327 unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute n04810510 illogicality as a consequence of having a conclusion that does not follow from the premisses n04810727 result of a fallacy or error in reasoning n04810865 the quality of failing to conform to law n04811126 illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law n04811296 (international law) illegality that taints or contaminates a ship or cargo rendering it liable to seizure n04811476 unlawfulness by virtue of not being authorized by or in accordance with law n04811628 the quality of not conforming strictly to law n04811767 of questionable honesty or legality; "they acted with such obvious shadiness that they were instantly recognizable"; "the shadiness of their transactions" n04811995 the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization" n04812268 a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility" n04812636 a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics); "the simplicity and elegance of his invention" n04812871 distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer" n04813066 the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance; "the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness of her features" n04813283 elegance suggestive of a royal court n04813395 elegance indicated by good taste n04813540 elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression n04813712 elegance by virtue of being fashionable n04814025 stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance n04814238 the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; "for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen's hotel"; "his `Hamlet' lacks the brilliance that one expects"; "it is the university that gives the scene its stately splendor"; "an imaginative mix of old-fashioned grandeur and colorful art"; "advertisers capitalize on the grandness and elegance it brings to their products" n04814872 brilliant or conspicuous success or effect; "the eclat of a great achievement" n04815002 ceremonial elegance and splendor; "entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses" n04815177 elegance in dress or behavior; "she has a lot of class" n04815321 the quality of lacking refinement and good taste n04815624 the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment) n04815916 the quality of being wooden and awkward; "he criticized the woodenness of the acting"; "there was a certain woodenness in his replies" n04816125 the quality of being rustic or gauche n04816302 the quality or character of life in a city or town; "there is an important difference between rusticity and urbanity" n04816528 having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance n04816761 a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing n04817020 an informal, homely, outdoor look characteristic of those who wear tweeds n04817168 shabbiness by virtue of being in rags n04817280 the quality of lacking taste and refinement n04817564 an unpolished unrefined quality; "the crudeness of frontier dwellings depressed her" n04817788 inelegance by virtue of being an uncouth boor n04817923 lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity n04818284 inelegance indicated by a lack of good taste n04818460 tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar n04818700 tasteless showiness n04819026 the quality of comprehensible language or thought n04819285 a quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read n04819496 the quality of language that is comprehensible n04819694 the quality of being expressive n04819822 the quality of being strikingly expressive or vivid n04819953 the quality of written language that makes it easy to read and understand n04820102 the intelligibility of speech (usually measured in the presence of noise or distortion) n04820258 free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression n04820908 having a single meaning (absence of ambiguity) usually of individual words or phrases n04821084 maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea; "the controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion" n04821277 logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts n04821451 clarity as a consequence of precision n04821615 clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous n04821802 clarity achieved by the avoidance of ambiguity n04822032 clarity as a consequence of being explicit n04822223 the quality of being incomprehensible n04822524 the quality of being impossible to investigate; "the inscrutability of the future" n04822685 the quality of writing (print or handwriting) that cannot be deciphered n04822870 incomprehensibility by virtue of being too dense to understand n04823031 incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant information or meaningless facts or remarks; "all the noise in his speech concealed the fact that he didn't have anything to say" n04823258 incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning n04823416 the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand n04823706 incomprehensibility as a consequence of being unintelligible n04823866 incomprehensibility as a result of not being clear n04824118 the quality of being difficult to grasp or pin down; "the author's elusiveness may at times be construed as evasiveness" n04824350 unclearness by virtue of being poorly expressed or not coherent in meaning; "the Conservative manifesto is a model of vagueness"; "these terms were used with a vagueness that suggested little or no thought about what each might convey" n04824695 vagueness attributable to being not clearly defined n04824819 unclearness by virtue of not being explicit n04824977 inexplicitness as a consequence of being implied or indirect n04825114 unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning n04825383 intentionally vague or ambiguous n04825576 the ambiguity of an individual word or phrase that can be used (in different contexts) to express two or more different meanings n04825815 the ambiguous region between two categories or states or conditions (usually containing some features of both); "but there is still a twilight zone, the tantalizing occurrences that are probably noise but might possibly be a signal"; "in the twilight zone between humor and vulgarity"; "in that no man's land between negotiation and aggression" n04826235 adhering to moral principles n04826485 the quality of being exempt from sin or incapable of sinning n04826623 righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest n04826771 righteousness by virtue of being pious n04826999 piety by virtue of being devout n04827175 exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal n04827392 piety by virtue of devotion to duty n04827503 piety by virtue of being a godly person n04827652 failure to adhere to moral principles; "forgave us our sins and cleansed us of all unrighteousness" n04827957 estrangement from god n04828126 the mark that God set upon Cain now refers to a person's sinful nature n04828255 unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god n04828485 impiety characterized by lack of devotion to duty n04828612 the quality of not being devout n04828754 impiety by virtue of not being a godly person n04828925 the quality of compassion or consideration for others (people or animals) n04829182 the quality of being humane n04829282 a disposition to be kind and forgiving; "in those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband" n04829550 the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it n04829764 tendency to be kind and forgiving n04829922 mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant n04830102 the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others n04830343 the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane n04830578 the stupid brutal quality of a beast n04830689 the trait of extreme cruelty n04830904 cruelty evidence by a capability to commit murder n04831031 inhumaneness evidenced by an unwillingness to be kind or forgiving n04831264 mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity n04831437 mercilessness characterized by an unwillingness to relent or let up; "the relentlessness or their pursuit" n04831727 the trait of being willing to give your money or time n04832050 generosity as manifested by practicing charity (as for the poor or unfortunate) n04832244 generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely n04832401 the quality of being kind and generous n04832518 the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament n04832716 liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit n04832951 the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others; "rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins" n04833276 the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others n04833458 a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money n04833687 extreme stinginess n04834073 lack of generosity in trifling matters n04834228 total lack of generosity with money n04834339 a disposition to be niggardly with money n04834457 a disposition not to be liberal (generous) with money n04834605 stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others n04834817 an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts); "the greediness of lawyers" n04835028 concern for your own interests and welfare n04835260 an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself; "self-love that shut out everyone else" n04835488 taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others n04835724 the trait of being highly motivated; "his drive and energy exhausted his co-workers" n04835950 the trait of being active and energetic and forceful; "a man of action" n04836074 readiness to embark on bold new ventures n04836268 a strong drive for success n04836491 a will to succeed n04836583 a drive to acquire power n04836683 enterprising or ambitious drive; "Europeans often laugh at American energy" n04836960 renewed energy or strength to continue an undertaking; "She had dinner and got a second wind to finish painting"; "the employers, initially taken by surprise at the pace of developments, regained their second wind" n04837232 the quality of being bold and enterprising n04837425 an aggressive willingness to compete; "the team was full of fight" n04837615 a militant aggressiveness n04837814 the trait of being scrappy and pugnacious n04837931 aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation n04838210 impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty" n04838510 aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery; "he had the audacity to question my decision" n04838727 audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to; "he despised them for their presumptuousness" n04839009 assumption of airs beyond one's station n04839154 conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim" n04839445 fairness in treating people without prejudice n04839555 fairness in following the rules of the game n04839676 injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards n04839877 the use of dubious (although not technically illegal) methods to win a game n04840011 the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic n04840285 an inclination to do kind or charitable acts n04840405 a kindly and lenient attitude toward people n04840537 the quality of being kind or helpful or generous n04840715 (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God; "God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"; "there but for the grace of God go I" n04840981 the quality of being kind and gentle n04841245 tender kindness motivated by a feeling of affection n04841358 kind and considerate regard for others; "he showed no consideration for her feelings" n04841664 friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition n04841810 consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense n04842029 subtly skillful handling of a situation n04842232 social skill n04842313 the quality of threatening evil n04842515 malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty n04842788 quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will n04842993 the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment n04843270 sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ; "he had a special antenna for public relations" n04843429 excessive sensitivity to criticism; "his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence"; "the fear of being sued for malpractice has magnified physicians' defensiveness" n04843675 defensiveness resulting from repeated attacks; "after so many suicide bombings the Israelis have to resist developing a bunker mentality" n04843875 the quality of insight and sympathetic understanding n04844024 the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment n04844343 the quality of being crass--devoid of refinement n04844478 insensitivity to the appropriateness or subtlety of language; "he has a tin ear for dialogue" n04844625 devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness n04844891 lack of sensibility; "there was a dullness in his heart"; "without him the dullness of her life crept into her work no matter how she tried to compartmentalize it." n04845146 the lack of insight and sympathetic understanding n04845312 lack of sympathy n04845475 the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance n04845684 the quality of being deliberately mean n04845863 an inability to be helpful n04845967 the quality of failing to be considerate of others n04846243 the quality of lacking tact n04846383 the quality of being direct and outspoken; "the bluntness of a Yorkshireman" n04846533 the quality or nature of being harmful or evil n04846770 concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct n04847133 according with conscience or morality n04847298 the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong n04847482 a particular moral excellence n04847600 one of the seven preeminent virtues n04847733 (scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature n04847991 according to Christian ethics: one of the three virtues (faith, hope, and charity) created by God to round out the natural virtues n04848262 one of the three Christian virtues n04848383 the quality of resembling a saint n04848492 conformity to one's own sense of right conduct; "a person of unflagging conscience" n04848686 the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience n04848866 the quality of being extremely conscientious; "his care in observing the rules of good health amounted to a kind of religiousness" n04849074 the quality of being willing to ignore the dictates of conscience n04849241 moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people" n04849614 the supreme good in which all moral values are included or from which they are derived n04849759 morality with respect to sexual relations n04849972 a woman's virtue or chastity n04850117 the quality of being just or fair n04850341 anything in accord with principles of justice; "he feels he is in the right"; "the rightfulness of his claim" n04850589 the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct; "the immorality of basing the defense of the West on the threat of mutual assured destruction" n04850996 moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles; "the luxury and corruption among the upper classes"; "moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration"; "its brothels, its opium parlors, its depravity"; "Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction" n04851421 moral corruption or contamination; "ambitious men are led astray by an infection that is almost unavoidable" n04851585 the capability of being corrupted n04851715 the quality of being lewd and lascivious n04851865 lack of moral standards in a society n04851962 contrary to conscience or morality n04852088 the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice; "attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world" n04852534 the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable; "the invaders did their worst"; "so pure of heart that his worst is another man's best" n04852750 the quality of being wicked n04852962 moral corruption or pollution; "this deformity and filthiness of sin" n04853124 the quality of extreme wickedness n04853212 being reprehensible; worthy of and deserving reprehension or reproof n04853361 the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior n04853503 deliberately deviating from what is good; "there will always be a few people who, through macho perversity, gain satisfaction from bullying and terrorism" n04853765 departure from what is ethically acceptable n04853873 moral weakness n04853948 lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain n04854259 prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward n04854389 the practice of being unjust or unfair n04854604 that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law; "he feels that you are in the wrong" n04854893 the quality of being amoral n04854976 the quality of being divine; "ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity of the Pharaohs" n04855138 the quality of being holy n04855332 the quality of being sacred n04855524 the quality of being ideal n04855641 (figurative) something regarded as sacred or inviolable; "every politician fears to touch that holy of holies, the Social Security System" n04855840 the quality of being unholy n04856014 unholiness by virtue of being profane n04856182 profaneness by virtue of committing sacrilege n04856308 the quality of being safe n04856460 the quality of not being safe n04856621 extreme dangerousness n04856721 capability of being cured or healed n04856899 incapability of being cured or healed n04857083 a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear n04857490 the courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball" n04857738 the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor" n04858089 resolute courageousness n04858222 courage resulting from intoxication n04858317 the trait of having a courageous spirit n04858455 the trait of feeling no fear n04858632 fearless self-possession in the face of danger n04858785 the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; "the proposal required great boldness"; "the plan required great hardiness of heart" n04859177 the trait of being adventurous n04859323 boldness as manifested in rash and daredevil behavior n04859449 fearless daring n04859636 behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame n04859816 the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury n04860065 the trait of lacking courage n04860272 meanspirited cowardice n04860369 the trait of lacking boldness and courage; "faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose" n04860586 the trait of being afraid n04860759 fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities n04860985 contemptible fearfulness n04861143 abject pusillanimity n04861221 despicable cowardice n04861319 the trait of lacking courage and determination; fearful of loss or injury n04861486 the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" n04862005 the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior n04862236 control of your emotions; "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves" n04862382 freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct; "He trusted her clear steadiness that she would do what she said" n04862592 resoluteness evidenced by strength of character; "sturdiness of moral principle" n04862747 self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency n04862888 firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action; "a charming host without any touch of stiffness or pomposity" n04863074 resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires n04863358 the trait of refusing to repent n04863497 the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise n04863675 characterized by one unified purpose n04863793 resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible n04863969 the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose; "a man of unusual decisiveness" n04864200 the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" n04864515 persistent determination n04864824 tireless determination n04865016 steadfast resolution n04865114 persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues" n04865502 great and constant diligence and attention n04865722 the quality of being intent and concentrated; "the intentness of his gaze" n04865921 the quality of concentrating on one central objective; "his singleness of purpose" n04866078 the quality of being constantly diligent and attentive n04866238 diligent study n04866365 exaggerated studiousness n04866465 the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose n04866671 the trait of being unpredictably irresolute; "the volatility of the market drove many investors away" n04866866 the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose; "the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court" n04867130 the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical; "his sincerity inspired belief"; "they demanded some proof of my sincerity" n04867440 truth or reality; "in sooth" n04867539 the quality of hearty sincerity n04867700 without hypocrisy; "the singleness of his motives could not be questioned" n04867871 the quality of not being open or truthful; deceitful or hypocritical n04868148 insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have n04868350 the quality of being hypocritically devout n04868505 smug self-serving earnestness n04868748 the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor n04869106 the quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a man of honor" n04869256 conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence n04869405 the quality of deserving veneration n04869569 moral soundness; "he expects to find in us the common honesty and integrity of men of business"; "they admired his scrupulous professional integrity" n04869811 complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles; "in a world where financial probity may not be widespread"; "he enjoys an exaggerated reputation for probity" n04870040 characterized by integrity or probity n04870206 the incapability of being corrupted n04870340 the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct n04870643 elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued n04870889 nobility in thought or feeling or style n04871002 honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation n04871259 the quality of being polite and respectable n04871374 the quality of being honest n04871720 the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech n04872016 having honest intentions; "he acted in good faith"; "doubt was expressed as to the good faith of the immigrants" n04872236 the quality of being truthful n04872414 unwillingness to tell lies n04872531 openly straightforward or frank n04872676 ingenuousness by virtue of being free from artful deceit n04872826 a quality appropriate to a parent n04872958 the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother; "the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children" n04873305 the benignity and protectiveness of or befitting a father; "the gentleness and fatherliness of the strange old man eased her fears" n04873550 the quality of not deserving honor or respect n04873804 the quality of being ignoble n04873939 lacking honor or integrity n04874086 the quality of unscrupulous dishonesty n04874223 morally dishonorable; "an embarrassing sleaziness that I hope will be corrected by the more ethical newspapers" n04874409 dishonorableness by virtue of lacking respectability or a good reputation n04874672 the quality of being dishonest n04874939 the quality of being deceptive n04875113 an appearance of truth that is false or deceptive; seeming plausibility; "the speciousness of his argument" n04875352 the quality of being fraudulent n04875468 corruptness among public officials n04875556 the quality of being deceitful and underhanded n04875728 the quality of being a slippery rascal n04875935 having a disposition to steal n04876053 the quality of being untruthful n04876235 the tendency to be untruthful n04876374 the quality of being disingenuous and lacking candor n04876561 the quality of being crafty n04876705 the quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage n04876888 crafty artfulness (especially in deception) n04876985 the quality of being faithful n04877264 faithfulness and dependability in personal attachments (especially sexual fidelity) n04877421 complete and wholehearted fidelity n04877530 the quality of being loyal n04877783 loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty n04877938 the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign) n04878101 love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it; "they rode the same wave of popular patriotism"; "British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high" n04878434 loyalty to the interests of a particular region n04878539 loyalty to the United States and its institutions n04878646 fanatical patriotism n04878861 the quality of being unfaithful n04879092 unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous n04879340 the quality of being disloyal n04879498 disloyalty to the government or to established authority; "the widespread disaffection of the troops" n04879658 disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior n04879879 the quality of aiding an enemy n04879964 betrayal of a trust n04880138 the quality of being designed to entrap n04880273 the quality or character of being intellectually sophisticated and worldly through cultivation or experience or disillusionment n04880573 lack of sophistication or worldliness n04880830 the quality of innocent naivete n04881033 an innocent quality or thing or act; "the innocencies of childhood" n04881156 tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceived n04881369 a lack of penetration or subtlety; "they took advantage of her simplicity" n04881623 the trait of being well behaved; "he insisted on discipline among the troops" n04881829 the trait of practicing self discipline n04881998 the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) n04882214 asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience n04882438 monasticism characterized by solitude in which the social dimension of life is sacrificed to the primacy of religious experience n04882622 the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) n04882813 the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters n04882968 discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself" n04883243 exhibiting restraint imposed on the self; "an effective temperateness in debate" n04883436 self-restraint in the expression of emotion (especially fear or grief); "the British like to keep a stiff upper lip" n04883614 the trait of avoiding excesses n04883804 moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs n04883942 moderation in eating and drinking n04884072 the quality of being inhibited n04884177 voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge n04884302 an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion n04884450 the trait of lacking discipline n04884627 an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires n04884817 indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures n04884995 the quality of a rake n04885091 the quality of lacking restraint n04885271 the quality of being intemperate n04885398 the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry; "she danced with abandon" n04885609 freedom from restraint; "the flexibility and looseness of the materials from which mythology is made" n04885784 unrestrained excitement or enthusiasm; "poetry is a sort of divine madness" n04885990 lack of restraint in use of alcohol n04886101 habitual eating to excess n04886235 an excessive desire for food n04886402 extreme gluttony n04886646 the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards n04886790 pride in your city n04886881 the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure" n04887129 the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride n04887373 outspoken conceit n04887497 an exaggerated opinion of your own importance n04887701 adopting a vain conceited posture n04887790 an exaggerated estimate of your own value and importance n04887912 overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors n04888268 the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior n04888510 the manifestation of scorn and contempt; "every subordinate sensed his contemptuousness and hated him in return" n04888703 overbearing pride or presumption n04888788 the trait of being imperious and overbearing n04889000 displaying a sense of being better than others; "he hated the white man's superiority and condescension" n04889162 the trait of condescending to those of lower social status n04889337 tendency to associate with only a select group n04889527 a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue" n04889779 a disposition to be patient and long suffering n04889966 the quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition n04890112 the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight n04890361 the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating n04890546 wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation" n04890865 wisdom in the management of public affairs n04891010 the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment" n04891184 the trait of being circumspect and prudent n04891333 the trait of acting stupidly or rashly n04891558 the trait of being injudicious n04891683 a ludicrous folly; "the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown's behavior" n04891944 the quality of being asinine; stupidity combined with stubbornness n04892084 the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions n04892344 judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices n04892544 judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts n04892794 discretion in practical affairs n04892970 the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources n04893172 providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future n04893358 prudence in avoiding waste n04893525 extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily n04893787 frugality in the expenditure of money or resources; "the Scots are famous for their economy" n04894037 a lack of caution in practical affairs n04894204 the trait of acting rashly and without prudence n04894444 a frivolous lack of prudence n04894552 a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources n04894807 the trait of spending extravagantly n04894964 the trait of wasting resources; "a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste"; "the wastefulness of missed opportunities" n04895246 the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others; "the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity" n04895558 tendency to believe readily n04895695 too much credulity n04895773 the trait of not trusting others n04895979 being of a suspicious nature; "his suspiciousness destroyed his marriage" n04896161 diligence in keeping clean n04896317 the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style; "neatness and fastidiousness of dress" n04896515 the trait of being neat and orderly n04896724 lack of cleanly habits n04896878 habitual uncleanliness n04896995 in the manner of a slattern n04897152 the trait of being excessively fastidious and easily shocked; "the program was withdrawn because of the squeamishness of some viewers"; "he refused to allow squeamishness to deter him from his duty" n04897428 the trait of being untidy and messy n04897604 untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance) n04897762 (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people n04898087 social deportment; "he has the manners of a pig" n04898208 conduct as a citizen; "award for good citizenship" n04898334 flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior n04898437 correct or appropriate behavior n04898804 propriety in manners and conduct n04899031 appropriate conduct; doing the right thing n04899201 the quality of conformity to social expectations n04899416 behavior that conforms to social conventions of the time; "it is not good form to brag about winning" n04899573 the quality of being without an error or fault n04899713 avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against n04899980 exaggerated and arrogant properness n04900121 formality and propriety of manner n04900236 the trait of behaving with reserve and decorum n04900357 a sense of propriety and consideration for others; "a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace" n04900597 the quality of being becoming n04900739 the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality n04900947 freedom from vanity or conceit n04901152 excessive or affected modesty n04901326 an improper demeanor n04901599 lack of conformity to social expectations n04901754 the use of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult groups who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against n04901996 inappropriate conduct n04902165 the trait of being indelicate and offensive n04902283 behavior or language bordering on indelicacy n04902470 a lack of decorum n04902668 a lack of consideration for others n04902797 the quality of being unbecoming n04902925 the quality of being indecent n04903136 the trait of being vain and conceited n04903247 the quality of being outrageous n04903368 the trait of behaving in an obscene manner n04903678 obscenity in speech or writing n04903813 steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" n04904162 great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool" n04904352 a disposition free from stress or emotion n04904560 peace of mind n04904664 a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure n04904851 the trait of seeming ill at ease n04904996 a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset n04905188 the trait of being easily persuaded n04905546 capable of being managed or controlled n04905697 the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable n04905842 the attribute of having been domesticated n04906026 the trait of being cooperative n04906273 the trait of being willing to obey n04906471 the trait of being willing to yield to the will of another person or a superior force etc. n04906712 abject or cringing submissiveness n04906923 fawning obsequiousness n04907020 submission to others or to outside influences n04907153 the quality of obedient submissiveness n04907269 the trait of being hard to influence or control n04907575 the trait of being unmanageable n04907826 an intractably barbarous or uncultivated state of nature n04907991 intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude n04908182 defiance of authority n04908283 noisy defiance n04908396 the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline n04908721 likely to stop abruptly and unexpectedly n04908835 the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome n04909018 deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline n04909270 meanspirited disagreeable contrariness n04909414 the trait of being unwilling to obey n04909563 an attribute of mischievous children n04909721 the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks n04909887 an unruly disposition to do as one pleases; "Liza had always had a tendency to wildness"; "the element of wildness in his behavior was a protest against repressive convention" n04910135 a way of acting or behaving n04910377 dignified manner or conduct n04910562 manner or conduct of a physician in the presence of a patient n04910684 formality in bearing and appearance; "he behaved with great dignity" n04910848 the manner and dress of a fop or dandy n04910973 acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered; "his fingers have learned gentleness"; "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"; "even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough" n04911420 a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention" n04911777 a ceremonial manner n04911894 an elaborate manner of doing something; "she served coffee with great stateliness" n04912052 a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously n04912240 a casual manner n04912506 casualness in use of language n04912610 an unceremonial manner n04912732 a courteous manner n04912982 a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage n04913212 polished courtesy; elegance of manner n04913322 the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner n04913568 excellence of manners or social conduct n04913738 courtesy towards women n04913839 courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" n04914133 formal or perfunctory politeness n04914292 a manner that is rude and insulting n04914576 the manner of a rude or insensitive person n04914694 a discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage n04914881 impoliteness resulting from ignorance n04914991 an offensive lack of good manners n04915121 an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement; "the whole town was famous for its crudeness" n04915365 deliberate discourtesy n04915462 an abrupt discourteous manner n04915687 a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous n04915866 the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties n04916200 (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity n04916342 a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles" n04917292 the property of radiation that enables it to produce photochemical effects n04917439 (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions n04917680 the property of being anisotropic; having a different value when measured in different directions n04917870 any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions n04918053 the property of being connected or the degree to which something has connections n04918210 trueness of course toward a goal; "rivaling a hawk in directness of aim" n04918498 the quality of being direct and straightforward; "what some people take for rudeness is really straightforwardness" n04918767 lack of an intervening or mediating agency; "the immediacy of television coverage" n04919011 the quality of being obviously directed at a particular person or thing; "the pointedness of his sarcasm was unmistakable" n04919209 having the characteristic of lacking a true course toward a goal n04919458 a quality characterized by indirect reference n04919580 the quality of being mediate n04919712 the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly n04919872 the quality of being discursive n04920000 the characteristic of being strong enough to withstand intellectual challenge; "the lack of robustness in the findings may be due to the small size of the sample" n04920237 a rural characteristic or trait; "a place with the rurality of a turnip field" n04920435 a distinctive characteristic; "he has a stubborn streak"; "a streak of wildness" n04920568 (physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory n04920867 the total of inherited attributes n04921011 any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; "my only inheritance was my mother's blessing"; "the world's heritage of knowledge" n04921308 personal characteristics that are inherited at birth n04921417 a person's social heritage: previous experience or training; "he is a lawyer with a sports background" n04921576 a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth; "free public education is the birthright of every American child" n04921754 properties acquired during a person's formative years n04921900 the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior); "a woman of breeding and refinement" n04922113 the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child n04922338 (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents n04922597 (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent n04922787 inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline n04923024 (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go) n04923299 hereditary pattern in which a dominant gene on the X chromosome causes a characteristic to be manifested in the offspring n04923496 hereditary pattern in which a recessive gene on the X chromosome results in the manifestation of characteristics in male offspring and a carrier state in female offspring n04923743 properties attributable to your ancestry; "he comes from good origins" n04923907 ancestry of a purebred animal n04924003 descent from parents both of one pure breed n04924103 how long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" n04924491 age measured by the time (years and months) that something or someone has existed; "his chronological age was 71 years" n04924674 a person's age measured by matching their bone development (as shown by X rays) with bone development of an average person of known chronological age n04924878 a measure of a child's development (in body size or motor skill or psychological function) expressed in terms of age norms n04925064 the age of an embryo counting from the time of fertilization n04925218 the level of intellectual development as measured by an intelligence test n04925348 the quality of being old; the opposite of newness n04925577 the property of being out of date and not current n04925756 extreme oldness n04925895 the property of being no longer fashionable n04926038 the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned; "she liked the old cottage; its quaintness was appealing" n04926217 the oldness of wines n04926308 great age (especially grey or white with age) n04926427 the quality of being new; the opposite of oldness n04926620 the property of being very new n04926728 the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated; "she loved the freshness of newly baked bread"; "the freshness of the air revived him" n04927098 a pleasing firmness and freshness; "crispness of new dollar bills"; "crispness of fresh lettuce" n04927268 the property of having happened or appeared not long ago n04927445 the opposite of youngness n04927632 the property characteristic of old age n04927792 the state of being senile n04927890 the property of being long-lived n04928008 having lost purity and freshness as a consequence of aging n04928194 the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy n04928416 the opposite of oldness n04928585 the freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person n04928760 a property characteristic of a child n04928903 how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion" n04929422 the style of a particular artist or school or movement; "an imaginative orchestral idiom" n04929742 the artistic style of early 16th century painting in Florence and Rome; characterized by technical mastery and heroic composition and humanistic content n04929976 a manner of dealing with something artistically; "his treatment of space borrows from Italian architecture" n04930139 the manner in which fabric hangs or falls; "she adjusted the drape of her skirt" n04930307 the manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her coat" n04930478 a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility" n04930632 a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes n04930850 a hectic and pressured lifestyle often characterized by recklessness or dissipation; "life in fashion's fast lane has taught her a lot" n04931041 a lifestyle given to easy indulgence of the appetites n04931152 a vain and frivolous lifestyle especially in large cities n04931267 the way something is organized or arranged; "it takes time to learn the setup around here" n04931428 a distinguishing style; "this room needs a woman's touch" n04931567 the property of appealing to people in general (usually by appearing to have qualities in common with them) n04931733 a way of doing or being; "in no wise"; "in this wise" n04931837 the way a garment hangs; "he adjusted the hang of his coat" n04931965 the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts; "artists must study the structure of the human body"; "the structure of the benzene molecule" n04932278 (computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software; "the architecture of a computer's system software" n04932561 (computer science) a kind of computer architecture that has a large number of instructions hard coded into the CPU chip n04932875 (computer science) a kind of computer architecture that has a relatively small set of computer instructions that it can perform n04933197 the cellular composition of a bodily structure n04933363 the underlying structure; "providing a factual framework for future research"; "it is part of the fabric of society" n04933544 the way in which someone or something is composed n04933852 what an organism looks like as a consequence of the interaction of its genotype and the environment n04934043 the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism n04934220 the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance); "breadfruit has the same texture as bread"; "sand of a fine grain"; "fish with a delicate flavor and texture"; "a stone of coarse grain" n04934546 the property of holding together and retaining its shape; "wool has more body than rayon"; "when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake" n04935003 resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow) n04935239 the property of sticking to a surface n04935405 a property resembling or being covered with slime n04935528 the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition; "the mutual adhesiveness of cells"; "a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion" n04935904 the property of being cohesive and sticky n04936213 the property of having a viscosity like jelly n04936403 resistance to flow n04936585 a property midway between a solid and a liquid n04936690 the property of having the thickness of heavy cream n04936846 a consistency of low viscosity; "he disliked the thinness of the soup" n04937043 the property of flowing easily; "adding lead makes the alloy easier to cast because the melting point is reduced and the fluidity is increased"; "they believe that fluidity increases as the water gets warmer" n04937427 the property of resembling the viscosity of water n04937587 a quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering; "the costs of reducing hardness depend on the relative amounts of calcium and magnesium compounds that are present" n04937848 the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale n04938110 the property of being unyielding to the touch n04938228 the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded n04938474 the property of being able to occupy less space n04938702 the property of being incompressible n04938838 a light softness n04939046 a flabby softness n04939198 a mushy pulpy softness n04939324 the consistency of something that breaks under pressure n04939547 firm but easily broken n04939742 excessive breakableness n04939872 having or breaking into thin crisp flakes n04939987 a consistency of something that does not break under pressure n04940146 the property of being porous; being able to absorb fluids n04940379 the porosity of a sponge n04940496 the property of something that can be pervaded by a liquid (as by osmosis or diffusion) n04940730 the quality of being penetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.) n04940964 the property of being absorbent n04941124 the consistency of a solid n04941325 the consistency of a compact solid n04941453 the amount per unit size n04941687 the density of a substance relative to the density of water n04941809 the density of a gas relative to the density of hydrogen n04941942 the property of something that cannot be pervaded by a liquid n04942172 the power of retaining liquid; "moisture retentivity of soil" n04942373 holding urine in the urinary bladder; "he has a problem with urinary retention" n04942516 the quality of being impenetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.) n04942738 the property of not being absorbent n04942869 a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing; "a swelling with a disposition to rupture" n04943154 a disposition to behave in a certain way; "the aptness of iron to rust"; "the propensity of disease to spread" n04943367 a disposition to biting n04943464 a disposition in advance to react in a particular way n04943578 being disposed to do something; "accident proneness" n04943704 a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists; "separatism is a serious problem in Quebec"; "demands for some form of separatism on grounds of religion have been perceived as a threat to mainstream education" n04944048 a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect; "the alkaline inclination of the local waters"; "fabric with a tendency to shrink" n04944412 the tendency to float in water or other liquid n04944513 (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond n04944710 (cytology) the capacity of cells or cell parts to stain specifically with certain dyes n04944910 the tendency of cells to stain with basic dyes; "cytoplasmic basophilia" n04945057 an inclination to want things; "a man of many desires" n04945254 strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge"; "hunger for affection" n04945530 excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves n04945758 extreme greed for material wealth n04945942 excessive desire to possess or dominate n04946078 strong desire to acquire and possess n04946266 preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books n04946400 the property of retaining possessions that have been acquired n04946553 a property perceived by touch n04946760 the feel of mechanical action; "this piano has a wonderful touch" n04946877 the feel of a surface or a fabric; "the wall had a smooth texture" n04947087 a soft or fuzzy surface texture n04947186 a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch; "admiring the slim smoothness of her thighs"; "some artists prefer the smoothness of a board" n04947494 the smooth feel of silk fabric n04947628 a slippery smoothness; "he could feel the slickness of the tiller" n04947888 the quality of being soap or being covered with soap; "she could smell the soapiness of the doctor's hands" n04948069 having a very fine texture; "the fineness of the sand on the beach" n04948241 a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven n04948603 the property of being scaly n04948722 looseness or roughness in texture (as of cloth) n04948905 soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design n04949066 the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions n04949256 the quality of being composed of relatively large particles n04949453 a texture resembling that of sand n04949560 roughness of nap produced by long woolly hairs n04949681 the texture of a surface that has many bumps n04949799 the quality of being covered with prickly thorns or spines n04950026 optical properties; "the optics of a telescope" n04950126 an attribute of vision n04950336 the quality of being well-groomed and neatly tailored; "the sleekness of his appearance reminded me of his financial successes" n04950537 the characteristic appearance of a surface having a tactile quality n04950713 the direction, texture, or pattern of fibers found in wood or leather or stone or in a woven fabric; "saw the board across the grain" n04950952 texture produced by the fibers in wood n04951071 a texture like that of wood n04951186 a texture like that of marble n04951373 the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark" n04951716 an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint n04951875 lightness created by sunlight n04951978 the lightness of a sunny day when there are no clouds in the sky n04952120 an area of lightness in a picture n04952242 the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white n04952570 a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted; "a glare of sunlight" n04952821 brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily n04952944 the quality of shining with a bright reflected light n04953186 a momentary brightness n04953296 a spatially localized brightness n04953380 merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes" n04953678 the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface n04953954 the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light n04954412 the strength of a radio wave picked up by a radio telescope n04954534 an appearance of reflected light n04954683 the visual property of something that shines with reflected light n04954920 a quality that outshines the usual n04955160 the property of being smooth and shiny n04955426 the glaze produced by repeated applications of French polish shellac n04955554 a glossy finish on a fabric n04955633 a lack of visual brightness; "the brightness of the orange sky was reflected in the dullness of the orange sea" n04955907 the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity n04956110 the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss n04956419 a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare; "the softness of the morning sky" n04956594 a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; "a white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light" n04957176 any of three colors from which all others can be obtained by mixing n04957356 any of three pigments from which all colors can be obtained by mixing; "the primary colors for pigments are red, blue, and yellow" n04957589 any of three primary colors of light from which all colors can be obtained by additive mixing; "the primary colors for light are red, blue, and green" n04957854 any of the three colors that give the primary colors for light after subtraction from white light; "the primary subtractive colors for light are magenta, cyan, and yellow" n04958146 interwoven yarns of mixed colors producing muted greyish shades with flecks of color n04958302 a soft shade of a color; "a mellowness of light and shade not attainable in marble" n04958460 a strong deep vividness of hue; "the fire-light gave a richness of coloring to that side of the room" n04958634 the visual property of being without chromatic color n04958865 an irregular arrangement of patches of color; "it was not dull grey as distance had suggested, but a mottle of khaki and black and olive-green" n04959061 an absence of normal pigmentation especially in the skin (as in albinism) or in red blood cells n04959230 a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color; "after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted" n04959567 a pale or subdued color n04959672 a color that has hue n04960079 a color lacking hue; white or grey or black n04960277 the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) n04960582 a very dark black n04960729 the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black) n04961062 a very light white n04961136 the whiteness that results from removing the color from something; "a complete bleach usually requires several applications" n04961331 a shade of white the color of bleached bones n04961472 a pure flat white with little reflectance n04961583 a silvery-white color n04961691 a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black n04962062 a light shade of grey n04962240 a very dark grey color n04962395 grey with a mottled pattern of darker grey markings n04962548 the color of freshly broken cast iron n04962689 a greyish white n04962784 red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood n04963111 a blood-red color n04963201 a red pigment used in paints; basic lead chromate n04963307 a bright orange-red color produced in cotton cloth with alizarine dye n04963449 a variable color averaging a vivid red n04963588 a deep and vivid red color n04963740 a red color that reflects little light n04963905 a dark purplish-red to blackish-red color n04964001 a dark purplish-red color n04964079 a dark brownish-red color n04964162 a red as dark as red wine n04964287 a red with a tinge of purple n04964443 a red the color of ripe cherries n04964586 a primary subtractive color for light; a dark purple-red color; the dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta n04964799 a dark purplish-red color n04964878 a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color n04964977 a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge n04965179 orange color or pigment; any of a range of colors between red and yellow n04965371 a pale pinkish orange color n04965451 an orange color closer to red than to yellow n04965574 a reddish to vivid orange color n04965661 yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons n04966017 a light grayish yellow to near white n04966114 a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge n04966240 a deep yellow color; "an amber light illuminated the room"; "he admired the gold of her hair" n04966428 a yellow color of low lightness with a brownish tinge n04966543 a strong yellow color n04966649 a dark yellow n04966717 a shade of yellow tinged with orange n04966841 a moderate yellow-orange to orange color n04966941 a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white n04967094 a shade of yellow tinged with green n04967191 green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass n04967561 the property of being somewhat green n04967674 the property of a moderate green color resembling the waters of the sea n04967801 the color of sage leaves n04967882 dark to moderate or greyish green n04967974 a brilliant green color n04968056 the green color of an emerald n04968139 a color that is lighter and greener than olive n04968257 a shade of green tinged with yellow n04968426 a blue-green color or pigment; "they painted it a light shade of bluish green" n04968619 a primary subtractive color for light; has a blue-green color n04968749 a light green color varying from bluish green to yellowish green n04968895 blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime; "he had eyes of bright blue" n04969242 a light shade of blue n04969431 a pale blue color with grey in it n04969540 a greyish blue color n04969617 a dark greenish-blue color n04969703 a dark shade of blue n04969798 a shade of blue tinged with green n04969952 a shade of blue tinged with purple n04970059 a purple color or pigment n04970312 a vivid purplish-red color n04970398 a blue-violet color n04970470 a pale purple color n04970544 a moderate purple n04970631 a shade of purple tinged with red n04970758 a variable color that lies beyond blue in the spectrum n04970916 a light shade of red n04971131 the quality of being pink n04971211 a pink or reddish-pink color n04971313 a dusty pink color n04971447 a greyish-pink color n04971522 a pink dye that was discovered in 1859, the year a battle was fought at Solferino n04971675 a shade of pink tinged with yellow n04971820 a variable color averaging a deep pink n04971928 an orange of low brightness and saturation n04972268 a moderate brown color n04972350 the brown color of chestnuts n04972451 a medium brown to dark-brown color n04972603 a shade of brown that is yellowish or reddish; it is a greenish shade of brown when used to describe the color of someone's eyes n04972801 a brown that is light but unsaturated n04972950 a dark brown color n04973020 a light brown the color of topaz n04973110 a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color; "she wore dun" n04973291 a very light brown n04973386 a shade of brown with a tinge of red n04973585 a bright reddish-brown color n04973669 a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper n04973816 a reddish-brown color resembling the red soil used as body paint by American Indians n04973957 a medium to dark tan color n04974145 a color varying from dark purplish brown to dark red n04974248 a shade of brown tinged with green n04974340 a yellow-green color of low brightness and saturation n04974463 a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown n04974575 any of various pale or light colors n04974681 dark yellowish brown n04974774 a greyish brown n04974859 a vivid blue to purple-blue color n04974968 an attribute of color n04975122 the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength n04975340 chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue n04975612 being deficient in color n04975739 either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments); "yellow and blue are complementaries" n04975988 appearance with regard to color; "her healthy coloration" n04976188 coloring of the hair; "her hair-coloring was unusual: a very pale gold" n04976319 coloration of living tissues by pigment n04976489 abnormal pigmentation n04976567 abnormally dark skin caused by increased deposits of melatonin n04976687 absence or loss of pigmentation (or less than normal pigmentation) in the skin or hair n04976870 loss of color from the hair n04976952 the coloring of a person's face n04977247 the property of having a naturally light complexion n04977412 a healthy reddish complexion n04977561 unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress) n04977946 a sickly yellowish skin color n04978050 the quality or state of being the color of tanned leather; "the tawniness of his complexion" n04978216 a swarthy complexion n04978371 lightness or fairness of complexion; "only the whiteness of her cheeks gave any indication of the stress from which she was suffering" n04978561 a color produced by a pattern of differently colored dots that together simulate the desired color n04978792 coloration making an organism less visible or attractive to predators n04979002 conspicuous coloration or markings of an animal serving to warn off predators; "a skunk's aposematic coloration" n04979203 coloring serving as natural camouflage n04979307 coloring that conceals or disguises an animal's shape n04979425 relative darkness or lightness of a color; "I establish the colors and principal values by organizing the painting into three values--dark, medium...and light"-Joe Hing Lowe n04979758 having a light color n04979870 having a dark or somber color n04980008 any property detected by the olfactory system n04980463 a pleasingly sweet olfactory property n04980656 the attribute of having a strong offensive smell n04980920 malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathe n04981044 having the olfactory properties of musk n04981139 the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music" n04981474 the auditory effect characterized by loud and constant noise n04981658 a characteristic sound; "it has the ring of sincerity" n04981781 (music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves; "singing in unison" n04981941 the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech; "A shrill voice sounded behind us" n04982113 a woman's voice with male qualities n04982207 the absence of sound; "he needed silence in order to sleep"; "the street was quiet" n04982478 (poetic) tranquil silence; "the still of the night" n04982745 the property of being speechless n04982856 the property of making no sound n04983013 the property of making no noise n04983122 an attribute of sound n04983402 the property of sounding like music n04983688 the property of being suitable for singing n04983848 the property of having a melody n04984007 the musical pattern created by parts being played or sung together; "then another melodic line is added to the texture" n04984180 an agreeable sound property n04984351 the property of sounding harmonious n04984514 disagreeable sounds n04984698 a harsh mixture of sounds n04984809 a lack of harmony n04984938 loud confusing disagreeable sounds n04985064 the property of being noisy and lively and unrestrained n04985198 the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration n04985580 the pitch used to tune instruments for concert performances; usually assigns 440 Hz to the A above middle C n04985790 a pitch that is perceived as above other pitches n04985930 the pitch range of the highest female voice n04986054 the pitch range of the highest male voice n04986147 pitch of the voice; "he spoke in a low key" n04986258 a pitch that is perceived as below other pitches n04986414 a low pitch that is loud and voluminous n04986526 the pitch range of the lowest female voice n04986637 (of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments n04986796 the lowest part of the musical range n04986883 (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages; "the Beijing dialect uses four tones" n04987169 the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch; "he cannot sing in tune"; "the clarinet was out of tune" n04987356 (music) the sound property resulting from a combination of organ stops used to perform a particular piece of music; the technique of selecting and adjusting organ stops n04987620 (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound); "the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely"; "the muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet" n04988078 any of a series of musical tones whose frequencies are integral multiples of the frequency of a fundamental n04988258 the quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities n04988478 the timbre of a musical sound; "the recording fails to capture the true color of the original music" n04988666 the quality of being unpleasant (harsh or rough or grating) to the senses n04988861 a throaty harshness n04989015 the property of a sensation that is rich and pleasing; "the music had a fullness that echoed through the hall"; "the cheap wine had no body, no mellowness"; "he was well aware of the richness of his own appearance" n04989362 a quality of the voice that is produced by nasal resonators n04989512 exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects) n04989657 having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant n04990021 having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound n04990220 the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction); "the kids played their music at full volume" n04990525 (music) a gradual increase in loudness n04990692 a crescendo followed by a decrescendo n04990781 (music) loud n04990877 a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency; "and in softness almost beyond hearing" n04991137 barely audible n04991225 (music) a gradual decrease in loudness n04991389 (music) low loudness n04991511 the rhythmic property imparted by the accents and relative durations of notes in a piece of music n04991738 rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration n04991879 a recurrent rhythmical series n04992008 a jaunty rhythm in music n04992163 a property appreciated via the sense of taste n04992431 the property of being rancid n04992570 the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored n04992834 a strong odor or taste property; "the pungency of mustard"; "the sulfurous bite of garlic"; "the sharpness of strange spices"; "the raciness of the wine" n04993108 a tart spicy quality n04993312 a hot spiciness n04993413 the property of containing salt (as a compound or in solution) n04993604 the relative proportion of salt in a solution n04993752 the quality of being salty, as the saltiness of water n04993882 the property of being acidic n04994126 a sharp sour taste n04994264 a sourness resembling that of vinegar n04994413 the property of tasting as if it contains sugar n04994614 the excessive sweetness of saccharin n04994727 the sweetness of sugar n04994824 the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste n04995009 a sharp bitterness n04995100 extreme bitterness; "the acridity of alkali" n04995211 the property of being acceptable to the mouth n04995421 pleasant palatability n04995531 the property of stimulating the appetite n04995793 extreme appetizingness n04995940 having an appetizing flavor n04996113 a pleasant flavor n04996215 a juicy appetizingness n04996355 the property of being unacceptable to the mouth n04996571 extreme unpalatability to the mouth n04996823 the property of spoiling the appetite n04997032 the property of having no flavor n04997282 lacking any distinctive or interesting taste property n04997472 the property of being fit to eat n04997645 the property of being easy to digest n04997812 the property of being difficult to digest n04997988 an attribute of the body n04998254 the bodily attribute of being bipedal; having two feet; "bipedalism made the human form of birth possible" n04998417 superior development of one side of the body n04998530 constitution of the human body n04998700 a tall and thin physique n04998816 a short and stout physique n04998966 a category of physique n04999111 slender, weak, and lightweight n04999214 round, fat, and heavy n04999306 muscular and big-boned n04999401 excess bodily weight; "she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others" n04999741 having the property of containing fat; "he recommended exercise to reduce my adiposity" n04999964 the bodily property of a protruding belly n05000116 consisting of or covered with oil n05000342 more than average fatness n05000537 the property of excessive fatness n05000717 obesity caused by overeating n05000809 an extreme accumulation of fat on the buttocks n05000913 the bodily property of being well rounded n05001089 the property of having a plump and round body n05001302 the bodily property of being attractively plump and vigorous and (of women) full-bosomed n05001482 the property of having little body fat n05001724 the bodily property of lacking flesh n05001867 extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease) n05002155 the property of an attractively thin person n05002352 (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot n05002540 the property of being taller than average stature n05002680 the property of being shorter than average stature n05002822 characteristic way of bearing one's body; "stood with good posture" n05003090 manner of walking; "he had a funny walk" n05003273 a stooping carriage in standing and walking n05003423 beautiful carriage n05003590 elegance and beauty of movement or expression; "a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace" n05003850 the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble n05004091 the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple n05004294 the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant n05004532 an unpleasant lack of grace in carriage or form or movement or expression n05004700 the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are extremely ungainly and inelegant n05004895 the property of moving with pain or difficulty; "he awoke with a painful stiffness in his neck" n05005064 processes and functions of an organism n05005250 a property having to do with the functioning of the body n05005447 the property of being animated; having animal life as distinguished from plant life n05005809 the property of being able to survive and grow; "the vitality of a seed" n05006020 the readiness to perceive sensations; elementary or undifferentiated consciousness; "gave sentience to slugs and newts"- Richard Eberhart n05006285 not having life n05006519 the inanimate property of something that has died n05006749 lacking consciousness or ability to perceive sensations n05006898 the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles; "she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus" n05007280 those characteristics (both anatomical and psychological) that are strongly associated with one sex relative to the other n05007560 the genetically determined sex characteristics bound up with reproduction (genitals and organs of reproduction) n05007800 the genetically determined sex characteristics that are not functionally necessary for reproduction (pitch of the voice and body hair and musculature) n05008085 having no evident sex or sex organs n05008227 the properties characteristic of the male sex n05008449 the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation n05008591 the development of male secondary sexual characteristics in a female (or prematurely in a young boy) n05008746 showing characteristics of both sexes n05008943 the properties characteristic of the female sex n05009170 any property used to characterize matter and energy and their interactions n05009758 a property used to characterize materials in reactions that change their identity n05009921 the property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor n05010062 (physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body n05010314 the property of being dissoluble; "he measure the dissolubility of sugar in water" n05010506 the physical property of being soft and drippy n05010627 the ability to reflect beams or rays n05010801 the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves; "she could hear echoes of her own footsteps" n05011089 the echo of an echo n05011162 a reflected television or radio or radar beam n05011277 the property of being bent or deflected n05011431 the deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind n05011568 the physical property of a medium as determined by its index of refraction n05011790 the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity) n05012272 (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure; "enthalpy is the amount of energy in a system capable of doing mechanical work" n05012585 (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work; "entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity" n05012941 entropy calculated from the probability that a state could be reached by chance alone n05013095 temperature measured on the absolute scale n05013204 (cryogenics) the lowest temperature theoretically attainable (at which the kinetic energy of atoms and molecules is minimal); 0 Kelvin or -273.15 centigrade or -459.67 Fahrenheit n05013461 the temperature above which a ferromagnetic substance loses its ferromagnetism and becomes paramagnetic n05013642 the temperature at which the water vapor in the air becomes saturated and condensation begins n05013809 the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be ignited in air n05013967 the temperature below which a liquid turns into a solid n05014099 the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level; "they brought the water to a boil" n05014308 temperature measured by a mercury thermometer; "the mercury was falling rapidly" n05014442 the normal temperature of room in which people live n05014556 temperature just below the boiling point; "the stew remained at a simmer for hours" n05014710 body temperature in the morning before rising or moving about or eating anything n05014879 temperature of the body; normally 98.6 F or 37 C in humans; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health n05015117 the absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor" n05015463 coldness due to a cold environment n05015678 the property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning" n05015878 coldness as evidenced by frost n05016001 the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature; "the cool of early morning" n05016171 the presence of heat n05016451 the property of being warming n05016553 the heat or the color of fire n05016667 extreme heat n05016753 the quality of having a moderate degree of heat; "an agreeable warmth in the house" n05016936 a warmness resembling the temperature of the skin n05017121 the hotness of something heated until it turns white n05017230 the property of being perceptible by the mind or the senses n05017458 quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye; "low visibility caused by fog" n05017757 distance at which a given standard object can be seen with the unaided eye n05017909 the quality of not being perceivable by the eye n05018103 the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun" n05018542 the luminous flux incident on a unit area n05018674 light from heat n05018785 light from nonthermal sources n05018934 quality or fact or degree of being audible or perceptible by the ear n05019163 the quality of not being perceptible by the ear n05019339 the property of being imperceptible by the mind or the senses n05019499 (physics) the resistance of a material to the establishment of a magnetic field in it n05019661 the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences; "a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity"; "the sensitiveness of Mimosa leaves does not depend on a change of growth" n05020019 (electronics) a curve representing the output-to-input ratio of a transducer as a function of frequency n05020225 the physical property of being magnetic n05020358 the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed; "the waistband had lost its snap" n05020697 the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit n05020981 the quality of a substance that is able to rebound n05021151 the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length n05021345 the capacity for being stretched n05021535 the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking n05021740 the elasticity of a body that has been pulled out of shape by a shearing force n05021884 the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped without breaking n05022173 the malleability of something that can be drawn into threads or wires or hammered into thin sheets n05022359 the quality of being fibrous n05022457 the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped n05022709 the property of being easily bent without breaking n05022902 (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club n05023022 the property of being pliant and flexible n05023233 the lack of elasticity n05023404 the physical property of something that has lost its elasticity; "he objected to the deadness of the tennis balls" n05023591 the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend n05023741 the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending n05023974 a lack of malleability n05024093 a lack of physical flexibility n05024254 the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field n05024616 the main mass of a thing n05024691 the total mass of living matter in a given unit area n05024797 the minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction n05024931 (physics) the mass of a body as measured when the body is at rest relative to an observer, an inherent property of the body n05025129 (physics) the mass of a body in motion relative to the observer: it is equal to the rest mass multiplied by a factor that is greater than 1 and that increases as the magnitude of the velocity increases n05025413 the property possessed by a large mass n05025520 (physics) the mass of a body as measured by its gravitational attraction for other bodies n05025693 (physics) the mass of a body as determined by the second law of motion from the acceleration of the body when it is subjected to a force that is not due to gravity n05025935 (chemistry) the mass of an atom of a chemical element expressed in atomic mass units n05026171 (physics) the mass of a body regarded relativistically as energy n05026312 (chemistry) the sum of the relative atomic masses of the constituent atoms of a molecule n05026508 the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen n05026744 one-thousandth of an equivalent n05026843 the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity n05027135 the weight of a person's body n05027276 a person's body weight (as an athlete's) at the beginning of the season (when first reporting for practice) n05027446 a heavy motionless weight n05027529 the property of being comparatively great in weight; "the heaviness of lead" n05027837 the property of being large in mass n05028159 exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight; "the least preponderance in either pan will unbalance the scale" n05028348 weight expressed in pounds n05028429 the weight of a motor vehicle, railroad car, or aircraft without its fuel or cargo n05028562 the weight of the payload of a missile (not including the weight of the rocket) n05028700 the property of being comparatively small in weight; "the lightness of balsa wood" n05028963 the property of something weightless and insubstantial n05029137 the product of a body's mass and its velocity; "the momentum of the particles was deduced from meteoritic velocities" n05029327 the product of the momentum of a rotating body and its distance from the axis of rotation; "any rotating body has an angular momentum about its center of mass"; "angular momentum makes the world go round" n05029594 the property of being sustainable n05029706 the property of being physically or mentally strong; "fatigue sapped his strength" n05030149 a place of especial strength n05030251 the strength of material expressed as the greatest longitudinal stress it can bear without tearing apart n05030418 possessing muscular strength n05030680 physical strength n05030806 active strength of body or mind n05031012 the property of being strong and healthy in constitution n05031214 the property of being big and strong n05031367 the property of having relatively little strength or vigor; "the smallness of her voice" n05031560 the property of being strong and resolute n05031726 the property of something that is strongly built n05031849 the muscle tone of healthy tissue; "his muscular firmness" n05032028 the property being difficult or impossible to defeat n05032193 strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage n05032351 fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it" n05032565 the power to withstand hardship or stress; "the marathon tests a runner's endurance" n05032795 patient endurance especially of pain or distress n05032918 enduring strength and energy n05033046 staying power; "that old Broadway play really has legs" n05033171 the property of being lean and tough and sinewy n05033291 patient endurance of pain or unhappiness n05033410 the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions n05033569 tolerance for alcohol; "he had drunk beyond his capacity" n05033681 the property of being invulnerable; the property of being incapable of being hurt (physically or emotionally) n05033906 the quality of being unaffected by something; "immunity to criticism" n05034048 authority given (in a will or deed) by a donor to a donee to appoint the beneficiaries of the donor's property n05034225 capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; "the toxin's potency"; "the strength of the drinks" n05034473 (chemistry) a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent) n05034761 valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share n05034989 (biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate n05035264 naval strength n05035353 physical energy or intensity; "he hit with all the force he could muster"; "it was destroyed by the strength of the gale"; "a government has not the vitality and forcefulness of a living man" n05035712 main force of a blow etc; "bore the brunt of the attack" n05035820 an impelling force or strength; "the car's momentum carried it off the road" n05035961 forceful exertion; "he plays tennis with great energy"; "he's full of zip" n05036237 intense energy; "his music is characterized by a happy athleticism" n05036394 high level or degree; the property of being intense n05036715 used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather n05037037 (of weather) the badness of the weather; "they were wearied with the foulness of the weather" n05037197 the quality of arousing fear or distress; "he learned the seriousness of his illness" n05037394 intensity or forcefulness of expression; "the vehemence of his denial"; "his emphasis on civil rights" n05037617 the greatest possible intensity; "he screamed at the top of his lungs" n05037737 too much emphasis n05037813 the property of being wild or turbulent; "the storm's violence" n05038251 the property of being untamed and ferocious; "the coastline is littered with testaments to the savageness of the waters"; "a craving for barbaric splendor, for savagery and color and the throb of drums" n05038593 the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume n05038823 the concentration of a solution as determined by titration n05038959 the number of moles of hydrogen ions per cubic decimeter n05039106 (from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter; provides a measure on a scale from 0 to 14 of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution (where 7 is neutral and greater than 7 is more basic and less than 7 is more acidic); n05039526 pH values below 7 n05039633 excessive acidity n05039709 pH values above 7 n05039819 pH value of 7 n05039907 concentration measured by the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent n05040081 concentration measured by the number of moles of solute per liter of solution n05040275 the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain; "his weakness increased as he became older"; "the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed" n05040833 lack of strength or vigor (especially from illness) n05040939 the quality of lacking intensity or substance; "a shrill yet sweet tenuity of voice"- Nathaniel Hawthorne n05041165 the property of being without strength; "the faintness or potency of the feeling" n05041320 the property of weakness by virtue of careless construction n05041503 lack of physical strength n05041595 lack of solid substance and strength n05041712 the property of something that has been weakened or reduced in thickness or density n05041871 lack of vitality; "an enervation of mind greater than any fatigue" n05042012 susceptibility to fatigue; a tendency to get tired or lose strength n05042138 weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy n05042283 a place of especial vulnerability n05042468 a seemingly small but actual mortal weakness n05042573 a vital part that is vulnerable to attack; "he always goes for the jugular" n05042720 the quality of being weak or unprotected; "the soft underbelly of the Axis"- Winston Churchill n05042871 susceptibility to injury or attack n05043091 the property of being helpless in the face of attack n05043349 vulnerability to forceful attack n05043459 vulnerability to destruction n05043621 the strength to resist destruction n05043755 quality of being easily damaged or destroyed n05043973 vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; "exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure"; n05044215 exposure to the wind (as the exposed part of a vessel's hull which is responsible for wind resistance) n05044387 exposure to the rays of the sun n05044528 a property relating to time n05044673 arrangement of events in time n05044822 a following of one thing after another in time; "the doctor saw a sequence of patients" n05045208 anything happening rapidly or in quick successive; "a rain of bullets"; "a pelting of insults" n05045381 a planned recurrent sequence (of crops or personnel etc.); "crop rotation makes a balanced demand on the fertility of the soil"; "the manager had only four starting pitchers in his rotation" n05045680 a continuous chronological succession without an interruption; "they won the championship three years in a row" n05045841 an unbroken chronological sequence; "the play had a long run on Broadway"; "the team enjoyed a brief run of victories" n05046009 the time when something happens n05046471 the temporal property of becoming nearer in time; "the approach of winter" n05046659 quality of coming early or earlier in time n05046865 an advanced stage; "the forwardness of the harvest this year"; "the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter" n05047059 quality of coming late or later in time n05047279 preceding in time n05047617 following in time n05047778 the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time n05047956 the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time n05048123 happening or existing or done at the same time n05048301 the temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable" n05048690 occurrence or existence together or in connection with one another n05048833 the property of partial coincidence in time n05048948 the quality of belonging to the same period of time n05049137 occurring together or simultaneously; "the two spoke in unison" n05049253 being at the right time n05049458 being at an inappropriate time n05049656 the quality of being past n05049808 a time immediately before the present n05049930 the quality of being in or of the future n05050115 the quality of being the present; "a study of the pastness of the present and...of the presentness of the past"- R.E.Spiller n05050379 the property of belonging to the present time; "the currency of a slang term" n05050668 the quality of being current or of the present; "a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village" n05051088 the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine n05051249 continuance in time; "the ceremony was of short duration"; "he complained about the length of time required" n05051601 duration as an extension n05051734 duration of service; "her longevity as a star"; "had unusual longevity in the company" n05051896 the consequence of being lengthened in duration n05052243 (music) a prolongation of unspecified length on a note or chord or rest n05052387 the property of being (or seeming to be) without end n05052587 the quality of something that continues without end or interruption n05052832 the property of being of short temporal extent; "the shortness of air travel time" n05053042 the attribute of being brief or fleeting n05053215 the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration n05053527 the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless) n05053688 permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force; "they advertised the durability of their products" n05054130 the property of a continuous and connected period of time n05054312 the property of remaining unchanged n05054426 the property of lasting forever n05054537 the property of being resistant to decay; "he advertised the imperishability of the product" n05054746 the property of being extremely durable n05054863 the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations n05055141 the property of lasting only a short time n05055278 an impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or dying n05055503 the lack of enduring qualities (used chiefly of plant parts) n05055689 the property of lasting for a very short time n05055878 the tendency of a gas to expand or escape n05055974 the quality or state of being mortal n05056102 the quality or state of being immortal n05056234 (of living things) capable of normal growth and development n05056386 an audible acoustic wave frequency n05056490 an electromagnetic wave frequency between audio and infrared n05056811 the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic wave frequencies below the visible range; "they could sense radiation in the infrared" n05057061 the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station n05057163 below 3 kilohertz n05057275 3 to 30 kilohertz n05057382 30 to 300 kilohertz n05057485 300 to 3000 kilohertz n05057593 3 to 30 megahertz n05057695 30 to 300 megahertz n05057805 300 to 3000 megahertz n05057917 3 to 30 gigahertz n05058025 30 to 300 gigahertz n05058140 a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; "the project advanced with gratifying speed" n05058580 the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated" n05058893 a regular rate of repetition; "the cox raised the beat" n05059017 rapidity of movement; "fleetness of foot" n05059132 a rate that is rapid n05059525 the quickness of action or occurrence; "the immediacy of their response"; "the instancy of modern communication" n05059830 the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch" n05060052 the characteristic of doing things without delay n05060189 overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste" n05060476 the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning n05060783 an increase in rate of change; "modern science caused an acceleration of cultural change" n05061003 the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration; "his car has a lot of pickup" n05061149 an unexpected acceleration or hastening; "he is responsible for the precipitation of his own demise" n05061345 a decrease in rate of change; "the deceleration of the arms race" n05061619 (computer science) the speed with which a computational device can execute instructions; measured in MIPS n05061805 the quality of being gradual or of coming about by gradual stages n05061977 a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry n05062255 slowness by virtue of being leisurely n05062370 slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it n05062518 the pace of things that move relatively slowly; "the sluggishness of the economy"; "the sluggishness of the compass in the Arctic cold" n05062748 any property relating to or occupying space n05062993 the spatial property of having dimensions; "all matter has dimensionality" n05063218 the property of having one dimension n05063349 the property of having two dimensions n05063564 the property of having three dimensions n05063729 the property of resembling a cube n05063853 the property of being directional or maintaining a direction; "the directionality of written English is from left to right" n05064037 any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes" n05064541 the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features n05064722 the property of having lobules n05064827 (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane n05065211 a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles n05065386 the property of being symmetrical about a vertical plane n05065555 the property of symmetry about an axis; "the starfish illustrates radial symmetry" n05065717 (mathematics) a lack of symmetry n05066012 an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern n05066195 an oblique or slanting asymmetry n05066333 the property of being neither parallel nor perpendicular, but at a slanting angle n05066490 the absence of symmetry about an axis n05066626 the property of a microphone or antenna of being more sensitive in one direction than in another; "the antenna received signals with no directivity" n05066867 the quality of being directive n05067007 the property of using one hand more than the other n05067199 the property of being equally skillful with each hand n05067367 preference for using the left hand n05067514 preference for using the right hand n05067679 the property of favoring one foot over the other (as in kicking a ball) n05067807 the property of favoring one eye over the other (as in taking aim) n05067928 (dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed n05068080 the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right" n05068461 the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal; "a five-degree gradient" n05068716 the gradient of a slope or road or other surface; "the road had a steep grade" n05068918 the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises n05069085 the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends n05069199 degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; "the roof had a steep pitch" n05069447 (golf) the backward slant on the head of some golf clubs that is designed to drive the ball high in the air n05069624 the property possessed by a slope that is very steep n05069853 the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual n05070032 the property possessed by a concave shape n05070197 the property of having a sunken area n05070290 the property possessed by a convex shape n05070453 the property possessed by a rounded convexity n05070622 the property possessed by a round shape that is flattened at the poles; "the oblateness of the planet" n05070849 the property possessed by a shape that has angles n05071027 an instance of becoming narrow n05071185 (biology) a narrowing or constriction of a vessel or canal; especially a congenital narrowing of the aorta n05071368 the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) n05071556 the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip n05071726 the property of having only a dull tip (if any) n05071869 the property of being shaped like a rectangle n05072078 the quality of lying or intersecting at right angles n05072208 the quality of being at right angles to a given line or plane (especially the plane of the horizon) n05072406 the property of being shaped like a square n05072523 the property of being shaped like a triangle n05072663 the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface n05072911 the property possessed by a line or surface that is curved and not angular n05073131 the roundness of a 3-dimensional object n05073403 the roundness of a 3-dimensional cylinder n05073559 the roundness of a 2-dimensional figure n05073723 the quality of having the same center (as circles inside one another) n05073888 a circularity that has a different center or deviates from a circular path n05074057 freedom from crooks or curves or bends or angles n05074218 having or distinguished by crooks or curves or bends or angles n05074374 (of hair) a tendency to curl n05074559 (of hair) lack of a tendency to curl n05074690 a layered configuration n05074774 the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated; "the position of the hands on the clock"; "he specified the spatial relations of every piece of furniture on the stage" n05075602 the spatial property of the way in which something is placed; "the arrangement of the furniture"; "the placement of the chairs" n05076069 (architecture) the arrangement of columns (especially freestanding columns) in a structure n05076237 the spatial property of the position from which something is observed n05076384 the point of view of a camera n05076472 the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole; "harmonious composition is essential in a serious work of art" n05076709 the arrangement of windows in a building n05076827 harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); "in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"- John Ruskin n05077146 the spatial property possessed by an arrangement or position of things in a straight line or in parallel lines n05077348 proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment; "out of true" n05077524 the spatial property of things that are not properly aligned n05077661 the quality of occupying the same position or area in space; "he waited for the coincidence of the target and the cross hairs" n05077863 the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque n05078025 the property of being central n05078147 the property of being marginal or on the fringes n05078289 the quality of being in front or (in lower animals) toward the head n05078450 the quality of being toward the back or toward the rear end n05078623 the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior; "the outwardness of the world" n05078894 the quality or state of being inward or internal; "the inwardness of the body's organs" n05079074 faulty position n05079180 the property of being to the north n05079309 the property of being to the south n05079474 the quality of being parallel to the horizon; "houses with a pronounced horizontality" n05079638 position at right angles to the horizon n05079866 the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender" n05080382 classical position of the body and especially the feet in ballet n05080526 a reclining position (as in a bed) n05080616 the position of being turned outward; "the eversion of the foot" n05080753 a position lying on your back with knees bent and thighs apart; assumed for vaginal or rectal examination n05080923 a sitting position with the legs crossed; used in yoga n05081057 a position for sexual intercourse; a man and woman lie facing each other with the man on top; so-called because missionaries thought it the proper position for primitive peoples n05081300 a posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes n05081434 (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal; "Cesarean sections are sometimes the result of abnormal presentations" n05081660 abnormal position of a part or organ (especially at the time of birth) n05081802 position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose n05081957 (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga) n05082116 (Hinduism) a religious posture n05082222 a posture of defence in boxing or fencing; "keep your guard up" n05082337 an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about n05082507 standing posture n05082648 the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball n05082790 a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review; "the troops stood at attention" n05083054 the property of being upright in posture n05083200 an arrangement of branching parts n05083328 the property possessed by an array of things that have space between them n05083567 an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another n05083687 (sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest n05083905 without obstructions to passage or view; "the openness of the prairies" n05084067 the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct n05084201 the property created by the space between two objects or points n05084733 the property of distance in general; "it's a long way to Moscow"; "he went a long ways" n05084889 a distance; "it is down the road a piece" n05084982 the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum distances of a celestial body (satellite or secondary star) from its primary n05085165 the property of being remote n05085436 distance estimated in terms of the audibility of a cry; "it's a far cry from here" n05085572 the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance; "the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action" n05085867 the property of being close together n05085991 the attribute of being so near as to be touching n05086269 the distance (measured in the direction of propagation) between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave n05086450 the distance from a lens to its focus n05086563 the distance in front of a lens that is focused at infinity beyond which all objects are well defined and clear n05086740 the distance leaped (or to be leaped); "a leap of 10 feet" n05086903 (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump; "a dancer of exceptional elevation" n05087061 the distance or interval between two points n05087173 the distance from the center of a car's front wheel to the rear axle n05087297 the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume; "worldwide in distribution"; "the distribution of nerve fibers"; "in complementary distribution" n05087664 (linguistics) a distribution of related speech sounds or forms in such a way that they only appear in different contexts n05087894 the dispersion or spreading of something that was originally localized (as a people or language or culture) n05088056 the property of being diffused or dispersed n05088189 the distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region n05088324 a haphazard distribution in all directions n05088645 the spatial property of being spread out over a wide area or through a large volume n05088804 the spatial property of being crowded together n05089048 a measure of how densely information is packed on a storage medium n05089199 (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area n05089367 (physics) a measure of the extent to which a substance transmits light or other electromagnetic radiation n05089612 a rarified quality; "the tenuity of the upper atmosphere" n05089782 the ratio of the density of something to the density of a standard n05089947 the distance between things; "fragile items require separation and cushioning" n05090111 the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them n05090255 degree of figurative distance or separation; "just one remove from madness" or "it imitates at many removes a Shakespearean tragedy"; n05090441 the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small); "they tried to predict the magnitude of the explosion"; "about the magnitude of a small pea" n05090979 (astronomy) the magnitude that a star would have if it were viewed from a distance of 10 parsecs (32.62 light years) from the earth n05091194 magnitude or extent; "a building of vast proportions" n05091316 a degree in a continuum of size or quantity; "it was on the order of a mile"; "an explosion of a low order of magnitude" n05091527 (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information" n05091770 a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible; "the probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5" n05092236 the probability that an event will occur given that one or more other events have occurred n05092421 (physics) the probability that a particular interaction (as capture or ionization) will take place between particles; measured in barns n05092635 (geology) the probability that an earthquake will generate a level of ground motion that exceeds a specified reference level during a given exposure time; "the concept of exceedance can be applied to any type of environmental risk modeling" n05092969 a reasonable probability of success n05093080 little or no chance of success n05093181 the probability of two events occurring together n05093293 the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent n05093418 the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred n05093581 the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height) n05093890 a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree" n05094424 the grade of particle fineness to which a substance is ground; "a coarse grind of coffee" n05094565 the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime); "murder in the second degree"; "a second degree burn" n05094725 degree of psychological or intellectual profundity n05094863 intellectual depth; penetrating knowledge; keen insight; etc; "the depth of my feeling"; "the profoundness of the silence" n05095111 lack of depth of knowledge or thought or feeling n05095324 a kind of fluent easy superficiality; "the glibness of a high-pressure salesman" n05095561 pretentious superficiality of knowledge n05095691 the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing); "he wears a size 13 shoe" n05096095 a garment size for a very large person n05096191 a garment size for a large person n05096294 a clothing measurement; "a number 13 shoe" n05096408 the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves n05096577 an unusual garment size (especially one that is very large) n05096708 a garment size for short or slender women n05096820 the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper twice to form four leaves n05096972 a garment size for persons of average height and weight n05097081 a garment size for a small person n05097166 a garment size for a large or heavy person n05097278 a garment size for a tall person n05097361 a high degree (of amount or force etc.); "responsible for the highness of the rates" n05097536 a lofty level or position or degree; "summer temperatures reached an all-time high" n05097706 a low level or position or degree; "the stock market fell to a new low" n05097845 a low or small degree of any quality (amount or force or temperature etc.); "he took advantage of the lowness of interest rates" n05098099 the furthest or highest degree of something; "he carried it to extremes" n05098225 the quality of being extreme n05098311 greatness of magnitude n05098425 the level on a scale of amplitude n05098520 the amplitude level of the desired signal n05098620 the amplitude level of the undesired background noise n05098750 the property of being multiple n05098857 the property of being triple n05098942 the physical magnitude of something (how big it is); "a wolf is about the size of a large dog" n05099231 a large magnitude; "he blanched when he saw the size of the bill"; "the only city of any size in that area" n05099389 the property of something that is great in magnitude; "it is cheaper to buy it in bulk"; "he received a mass of correspondence"; "the volume of exports" n05099662 greatness of quantity or measure or extent n05099796 the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation); "he adjusted the intensity of the sound"; "they measured the station's signal strength" n05100156 the intensity level that is just barely perceptible n05100269 the vector sum of all the forces exerted by an electrical or magnetic field (on a unit mass or unit charge or unit magnetic pole) at a given point in the field n05100525 the amount of magnetic flux in a unit area perpendicular to the direction of magnetic flow n05100751 luminous intensity measured in candelas n05100866 the physical intensity of sound n05100981 (acoustics) the pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a sound wave n05101174 half the maximum intensity n05101261 the size of something as given by the distance around it n05101407 the distance around a person's body n05101512 the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age); "she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread" n05101675 the length of the closed curve of a circle n05101815 the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference n05102101 the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere n05102300 the apparent radius of a celestial body when viewed as a disc from the earth n05102435 the rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve n05102578 the radius of the circle of curvature; the absolute value of the reciprocal of the curvature of a curve at a given point n05102764 the center of the circle of curvature n05102889 the circle that touches a curve (on the concave side) and whose radius is the radius of curvature n05103072 the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width n05103283 diameter of a tube or gun barrel n05103430 the thickness of wire n05103503 the space between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the surface of the bore of the gun n05103648 relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width; "the tenuity of a hair"; "the thinness of a rope" n05103946 the property of having a relatively great size n05104256 the property of impressive largeness in size; "he admired the ampleness of its proportions" n05104421 an unwieldy largeness n05104548 unusual largeness in size or extent or number n05105009 vastness of size or extent; "in careful usage the noun enormity is not used to express the idea of great size"; "universities recognized the enormity of their task" n05105265 spatial largeness and extensiveness (especially inside a building); "the capaciousness of Santa's bag astounded the child"; "roominess in this size car is always a compromise"; "his new office lacked the spaciousness that he had become accustomed to" n05105745 the property of something spacious and abounding in fresh air n05105879 the number of people that can be seated in a vehicle or auditorium or stadium etc. n05106024 greatness of volume n05106220 excessive largeness of stature n05106317 large or extensive in breadth or importance or comprehensiveness; "the might have repercussions of unimaginable largeness"; "the very extensiveness of his power was a temptation to abuse it" n05106633 the property of having a relatively small size n05106928 the property of being very small in size; "hence the minuteness of detail in the painting" n05107216 smallness of stature n05107322 the smallest possible unit of anything; "there was a grain of truth in what he said"; "he does not have a grain of sense" n05107495 smallness of stature n05107668 smallness of stature n05107765 the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion; "an adequate amount of food for four people" n05108109 an amount greater than zero n05108262 an amount less than zero n05108412 the minimum amount (of something) required to start or maintain a venture; "the battle for the computer market has now reached critical mass"; "there is now a critical mass of successful women to take the lead"; "they sold the business because it lacked critical mass" n05108740 an adequate or large amount; "he had a quantity of ammunition" n05108947 the amount by which something increases; "they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare" n05109324 the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input n05109511 something added to complete or embellish or make perfect; "a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner"; "wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish" n05109808 the amount by which something decreases n05109986 increase in the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance n05110107 increase in price n05110185 the amount a salary is increased; "he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike" n05110408 an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates" n05110583 the property of being a relatively small amount; "he was attracted by the smallness of the taxes" n05110772 a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency) n05110988 the amount by which taxes are increased; "a tax increase of 15 percent" n05111141 a small increase; "the up-tick in terrorist activity" n05111248 (telecommunication) the gain of a feedback amplifier or system as a function of how much output is fed back to the input; "if the loop gain is too great the system may go into oscillation" n05111511 a drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases; "market runups are invariably followed by a correction" n05111704 a decrease in voltage along a conductor through which current is flowing n05111835 a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity; "a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index"; "there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery"; "a dip in prices"; "when that became known the price of their stock went into free fall" n05112215 the amount by which something shrinks n05112308 the volume measured in dollars; "the store's dollar volume continues to rise" n05112474 the quality of being close and poorly ventilated n05112609 the quality of being sufficient for the end in view; "he questioned the sufficiency of human intelligence" n05112910 the property of being more than sufficient; comfortable sufficiency; "the ampleness of her servings more than satisfied his hunger" n05113133 lack of an adequate quantity or number; "the inadequacy of unemployment benefits" n05113462 the quality of being meager; "an exiguity of cloth that would only allow of miniature capes"-George Eliot n05113929 meagerness or poorness connoted by a superfluity of water (in a literary style as well as in a food); "the haziness and wateriness of his disquisitions"; "the wateriness of his blood"; "no one enjoys the burning of his soup or the wateriness of his potatoes" n05114262 restricted to bare necessities n05114371 the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required; "new blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit" n05114652 temporary oxygen shortage in cells resulting from strenuous exercise n05114781 the property of being scanty or scattered; lacking denseness n05115040 the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply; "an age of abundance" n05115418 the property of copious abundance n05115568 a full supply; "there was plenty of food for everyone" n05115804 the property of being extremely abundant; "the profusion of detail"; "the idiomatic richness of English" n05116128 the quality of profuse abundance; "she has a wealth of talent" n05116243 the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses n05116486 a profusion of growth on or over something else n05116590 the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation n05116730 a bewildering profusion; "the duties of citizenship are lost sight of in the wilderness of interests of individuals and groups"; "a wilderness of masts in the harbor" n05116953 a small and inadequate amount n05117140 an insufficient quantity or number n05117237 noteworthy scarcity n05117406 the quality of being slight or inadequate; "he knew the slenderness of my wallet"; "the slenderness of the chances that anything would be done"; "the slenderness of the evidence" n05117660 quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes n05117977 the middle between extremes n05118062 moderation in expectations; "without greater reasonableness by both parties we will never settle this matter!" n05118251 the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation n05118437 immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits n05118707 the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from the direct rays of the sun n05118862 the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth; "we were surprised by the extravagance of his description" n05119096 excessive excess n05119223 something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity n05119367 a quantity that is more than what is appropriate; "four-year-olds have an overabundance of energy"; "we received an inundation of email" n05119714 a quantity much larger than is needed n05119837 the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall n05120000 an undesirable overabundance; "a bellyful of your complaints" n05120116 extreme excess; "an embarrassment of riches" n05120310 the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded; "the use of industrial robots created redundancy among workers" n05120564 someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded n05120683 an amount beyond the minimum necessary; "the margin of victory" n05120835 the margin required in order to insure safety; "in engineering the margin of safety is the strength of the material minus the anticipated stress" n05121095 a small margin; "the president was not humbled by his narrow margin of victory"; "the landslide he had in the electoral college obscured the narrowness of a victory based on just 43% of the popular vote" n05121418 the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals; "he had a number of chores to do"; "the number of parameters is small"; "the figure was about a thousand" n05121908 a large number n05122099 a superiority in numbers or amount; "a preponderance of evidence against the defendant" n05122295 a very large number (especially of people) n05122419 a number beyond counting n05122557 the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part; "the majority of his customers prefer it"; "the bulk of the work is finished" n05122850 being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts; "when the vote was taken they were in the minority"; "he held a minority position" n05123098 the quality of being small in number n05123206 the quality of being round numbers; "he gave us the results in round numbers, but their roundness didn't affect the point he was making" n05123416 the distance or area or volume over which something extends; "the vast extent of the desert"; "an orchard of considerable extent" n05123760 the extent to which something is covered; "the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent" n05123935 the extent of land abutting on a street or water n05124057 the greatest possible degree of something; "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"; "to the limit of his ability" n05124404 a narrow boundary; "he lived on a knife-edge between genius and insanity" n05124534 the quality of being complete or utter or extreme; "the starkness of his contrast between justice and fairness was open to many objections" n05124792 a limit to high speed flight imposed by aerodynamic heating n05124928 the greatest possible degree; "he tried his utmost" n05125193 the limit beyond which something happens or changes; "on the verge of tears"; "on the brink of bankruptcy" n05125377 an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power" n05126066 near to the scope or range of something; "his answer wasn't even in the right ballpark" n05126228 a bounded scope; "he stayed within the confines of the city" n05126362 the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness) n05126611 quality of being international in scope; "he applauded the internationality of scientific terminology" n05126849 (music) the timbre that is characteristic of a certain range and manner of production of the human voice or of different pipe organ stops or of different musical instruments n05127150 the higher ranges of the voice in speaking or singing; the vibrations of sung notes are felt in the head n05127357 a male singing voice with artificially high tones in an upper register n05127500 the lower ranges of the voice in speaking or singing n05127640 scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction n05127782 the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated; "It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge" n05127959 a wide scope; "the sweep of the plains" n05128096 a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions" n05128219 a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities n05128370 the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art n05128519 the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area" n05128870 an area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming); "he wanted some acreage to build on" n05129054 the area taken up by some object; "the computer had a desktop footprint of 10 by 16 inches" n05129201 the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place; "the length of the table was 5 feet" n05129565 size of the gap between two places; "the distance from New York to Chicago"; "he determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two points" n05129928 a distance sufficient to exclude intimacy n05130028 the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train n05130210 distance measured in terms of the speed of light (or radio waves); "the light time from Jupiter to the sun is approximately 43 minutes" n05130402 the shortest distance that permits radio signals (of a given frequency) to travel from the transmitter to the receiver by reflection from the ionosphere n05130614 linear distance between the extremities of an airfoil n05130735 distance between the tips of the wings (as of a bird or insect) when fully extended n05130875 distance measured in the aggregate number of yards; "what is the yardage of this golf course?" n05131023 distance measured by the time taken to cover it; "we live an hour from the airport"; "its just 10 minutes away" n05131194 distance measured in miles n05131283 distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level); "there was snow at the higher elevations" n05131537 equality of elevation above sea level n05131647 elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface; "the altitude gave her a headache" n05131902 height above ground; "the water reached ankle level"; "the pictures were at the same level" n05132045 the height of the ground on which something stands; "the base of the tower was below grade" n05132221 the level of the surface of a body of water n05132340 level of the ocean's surface (especially that halfway between mean high and low tide); used as a standard in reckoning land elevation or sea depth n05132542 (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds n05132667 maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions) n05132827 the maximum altitude at which an airplane can maintain horizontal flight n05132962 altitude above which a plane cannot climb faster than a given rate n05133107 the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end; "the editor limited the length of my article to 500 words" n05133287 the property of being of long spatial extent; "one gene causes shortness and the other causes longness" n05133535 amount or degree or range to which something extends; "the wire has an extension of 50 feet" n05133748 equality of extension or duration n05133839 the quality of being elongated n05133944 the property of being of short spatial extent; "the shortness of the Channel crossing" n05134122 the temporal property of being cut short n05134238 the temporal property of being very short n05134353 the attribute or quality of being deep, strong, or intense; "the depth of his breathing"; "the depth of his sighs," "the depth of his emotion" n05134547 the extent downward or backward or inward; "the depth of the water"; "depth of a shelf"; "depth of a closet" n05134880 the quality of being physically deep; "the profundity of the mine was almost a mile" n05135155 the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded) n05135288 the depth to which something penetrates (especially the depth reached by a projectile that hits a target) n05135451 a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line n05135582 the property of being very deep; without limit n05135725 the quality of lacking physical depth; "take into account the shallowness at that end of the pool before you dive" n05135951 shallowness in terms of affecting only surface layers of something; "he ignored the wound because of its superficiality" n05136150 the extent of something from side to side n05136343 the property of being wide; having great width n05136546 (nautical) breadth amidships n05136662 used of a line or mark n05136788 the property of being narrow; having little width; "the narrowness of the road" n05136978 the property of being very narrow or thin; "he marvelled at the fineness of her hair" n05137165 the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top n05137402 the quality of being high or lofty n05137557 the quality of being low; lacking height; "he was suddenly aware of the lowness of the ceiling" n05137778 the property of being short and broad n05137938 the property of being truncated or short n05138065 the dimension whereby a solid object differs from a two-dimensional drawing of it n05138208 the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful n05138488 the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable; "the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world" n05138958 any admirable quality or attribute; "work of great merit" n05139094 the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection; "they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel"; "he knew his own faults much better than she did" n05139342 the property of deserving praise n05139436 value sufficient to repay time or effort spent n05139561 having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful; "the drill sergeant's intent was to convince all the recruits of their worthlessness" n05139942 worthlessness due to being feeble and ineffectual n05140086 the quality of lacking substance or value; "the groundlessness of their report was quickly recognized" n05140278 worthlessness due to insignificance n05140454 having none of the properties that endow something with value n05140593 the quality of being cheaply imitative of something better n05140793 something of little value; "his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks" n05141040 the quality of being valueless or futile; "he rejected the vanities of the world" n05141222 the positive quality of being precious and beyond value n05141492 something likened to the metal in brightness or preciousness or superiority etc.; "the child was as good as gold"; "she has a heart of gold" n05141683 the high value or worth of something; "her price is far above rubies" n05141840 the quality of being worthy of desiring n05142008 the quality possessed by something that should be avoided n05142180 that which is pleasing or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization" n05142641 something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all" n05142863 benefit resulting from some event or action; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity" n05143077 a reason for wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the interest of safety"; "in the common interest" n05143300 for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive); "in your behalf"; "campaigning in his own behalf"; "spoke a good word in his friend's behalf" n05143558 something superior in quality or condition or effect; "a change for the better" n05143690 the superior one of two alternatives; "chose the better of the two" n05143864 most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances n05144079 that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency; "take the bad with the good" n05144453 something inferior in quality or condition or effect; "for better or for worse"; "accused of cheating and lying and worse" n05144663 that which causes harm or destruction or misfortune; "the evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones"- Shakespeare n05144880 (New Testament) the four evils that will come at the end of the world: conquest rides a white horse; war a red horse; famine a black horse; plague a pale horse n05145118 the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold); "the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver"; "he puts a high price on his services"; "he couldn't calculate the cost of the collection" n05145573 total cost for all units bought (or produced) divided by the number of units n05145708 the increase or decrease in costs as a result of one more or one less unit of output n05145891 the quality of being high-priced n05146055 the market value set on assets n05146178 the value set on taxable property n05146272 the quality possessed by something with a great price or value n05146471 the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive n05146739 the quality of being affordable n05146904 the property of being moderate in price or expenditures; "the store is famous for the reasonableness of its prices"; "the modestness of the living standards here becomes obvious immediately" n05147237 a price below the standard price n05147381 the quality of something that causes or assists healthy growth n05147586 the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; "he praised the richness of the soil"; "weeds lovely in their rankness" n05147940 the quality of being productive or having the power to produce n05148186 the quality of yielding nothing of value n05148399 less than adequate; "the relative poorness of New England farmland" n05148539 the quality of lacking the power to produce n05148699 the quality of being of practical use n05149127 detergent quality; the quality of having cleansing power n05149325 what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" n05149589 the purpose that justifies a thing's existence n05149695 the property of providing useful assistance n05149832 a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it" n05149978 a particular service; "he put his knowledge to good use"; "patrons have their uses" n05150129 the quality of being able to provide good service n05150458 the quality of being instrumental for some purpose n05150588 the quality of having no practical use n05150855 uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result n05150986 the quality of being without practical use n05151088 concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities n05151372 capable of serving a purpose well; "software with greater functionality" n05151576 capable of being done in a practical and useful way n05151701 the quality of showing good sense or practical judgment n05151869 the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth n05152150 the quality of being usable n05152364 the quality of being doable n05152518 concerned with theoretical possibilities rather than actual use n05152696 impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are n05152902 impractical romantic ideals and attitudes n05153037 quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior n05153155 the quality of not being usable n05153359 the quality of not being doable n05153520 the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually n05153795 the quality of being qualified n05153897 (linguistics) a speaker's implicit, internalized knowledge of the rules of their language (contrasted with linguistic performance) n05154114 the quality of having great facility and competence n05154241 lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications n05154517 a useful or valuable quality n05154676 a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed; "the local library is a valuable resource" n05154908 a resource; "visual aids in teaching" n05155123 something or someone turned to for assistance or security; "his only recourse was the police"; "took refuge in lying" n05155349 refuge from danger or observation; "he felt secure in his father's shadow" n05155476 the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation; "a man of great resourcefulness" n05155650 a resource provided by the mind or one's personal capabilities; "to have an inner resource against loneliness" n05155821 the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me" n05156319 an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; "the outcome was in his favor" n05156481 strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage" n05156673 leverage in the form of an inducement or a concession useful in successful negotiations n05156822 advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning n05156993 the advantage of playing on your home court in front of fans who are rooting for you n05157143 an advantage held by a competitor in a race; "he took the lead at the last turn" n05157274 special advantage or influence; "the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull" n05157406 the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race); "with an hour's start he will be hard to catch" n05157574 the advantageous quality of being beneficial n05157732 the quality of taking advantage; "she turned her writing skills to good account" n05157866 the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit n05158095 grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties) n05158296 a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all n05158431 the quality of being suited to the end in view n05158619 the quality of being at a competitive advantage n05158857 a slight competitive advantage; "he had an edge on the competition" n05158975 a favorable position in a competition; "the boss's son had the inside track for that job" n05159123 position of advantage and control n05159225 an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his forte" n05159495 a special ability to make plants grow n05159606 an attribute that is inadequate or deficient n05159725 benefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?" n05159854 the good of a community n05159948 the quality of being prudent and sensible n05160173 not mentally or physically healthy; "no one can be a poet without a certain unsoundness of mind" n05160399 the quality of being advisable; "they questioned the advisability of our policy" n05160574 goodness of reason and judgment; "the judiciary is built on the reasonableness of judges" n05160796 the quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome n05161150 the favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result n05161436 the quality of being something that holds you back n05161614 the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position n05161967 the quality of not being encouraging or indicative of success n05162217 the quality of suggesting an unsuccessful result n05162455 the quality of being limited or restricted; "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations" n05162642 a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information" n05162807 the quality of an embarrassing situation; "he sensed the awkwardness of his proposal" n05162985 the disadvantage that results from losing something; "his loss of credibility led to his resignation"; "losing him is no great deprivation" n05163189 (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game n05163401 (golf) a handicap of zero strokes; "a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course" n05163582 (ice hockey) a penalty that suspends a player for the remainder of a game (but allows the team to send in a substitute for the suspended player) n05163807 value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something; "the cost in human life was enormous"; "the price of success is hard work"; "what price glory?" n05164101 the quality of having high intrinsic value; "the richness of the mines and pastureland"; "the cut of her clothes and the richness of the fabric were distinctive" n05164353 the number of deaths resulting from some particular cause such as an accident or a battle or a natural disaster n05164521 the quality of being a hindrance; "he pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan" n05164673 a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident; "it sounds good but what's the catch?" n05164845 the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition; "neglected his health and paid the penalty" n05165028 the quality of being ill-advised n05165175 the quality of being a competitive disadvantage n05165303 the quality of being unsuited to the end in view n05165533 the quality of affording no gain or no benefit or no profit n05165745 the quality of serving to build or improve n05165904 the quality of causing destruction n05166072 destructiveness that causes harm or injury n05166260 subtle and cumulative harmfulness (especially of a disease) n05166397 anything that harms or destroys; "the poison of fascism" n05166560 extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease); "the virulence of the plague" n05166805 a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness n05167117 the agreeable quality of one who assents n05167237 aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions n05167412 offensive boldness and assertiveness n05167618 characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands n05167927 the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Western civilizations n05168063 the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations; "orientalisms can be found in Mozart's operas" n05168261 the quality of being important and worthy of note; "the importance of a well-balanced diet" n05168697 anything of great importance or consequence n05168795 status in the eyes of others; "he lost face" n05168890 relative importance; "a problem of the first magnitude" n05169037 importance or value; "a person of considerable account"; "he predicted that although it is of small account now it will rapidly increase in importance" n05169242 (used with negation) having consequence; "they were friends and it was no matter who won the games" n05169412 utmost importance n05169507 relative importance n05169601 the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence n05169813 the quality of being significant; "do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power" n05170088 significance owing to its history n05170236 the quality of having great value or significance n05170400 the quality of having a definite purpose n05170574 having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence" n05170923 dire consequences; "when the pig ran away there was hell to pay" n05171045 basic importance n05171352 the quality of being essential to maintain life n05171491 the quality possessed by something that you cannot possibly do without n05171800 pressing importance requiring speedy action; "the urgency of his need" n05171978 the attribute of urgency in tone of voice; "his voice had an edge to it" n05172131 the quality of being insistent; "he pressed his demand with considerable instancy" n05172322 the relative importance granted to something; "his opinion carries great weight"; "the progression implied an increasing weightiness of the items listed" n05172596 the quality of not being important or worthy of note n05172815 not of basic importance n05172953 the quality possessed by something that you can get along without n05173205 the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous n05173443 a triviality not to be taken seriously; "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke" n05173579 the quality of having little or no significance n05173795 the quality of having no value or significance; "he resented the meaninglessness of the tasks they assigned him" n05174023 total lack of meaning or ideas n05174326 the quality of lacking any definite purpose n05174517 having no important effects or influence n05174653 an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; "they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights"; "Certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- Eleanor Roosevelt; "a right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away" n05175467 the right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership) n05175613 the right in English law of presenting a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice n05175771 the exclusive right of a country to control the air traffic within its borders n05175904 an informal right to something; "his claim on her attentions"; "his title to fame" n05176082 that which is deserved or owed; "give the devil his due" n05176188 the right to enter n05176341 the parliamentary right to address an assembly; "the chairman granted him the floor" n05176477 a right or privilege that has been granted n05176607 official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times" n05176846 (law) any basic right or freedom to which all human beings are entitled and in whose exercise a government may not interfere (including rights to life and liberty as well as freedom of thought and expression and equality before the law) n05177285 a right based in law n05177705 the right of a defendant to have a court use its subpoena power to compel the appearance of material witnesses before the court n05177897 the right of married persons to the enjoyment of association and sympathy and confidence and domestic happiness and the comfort of living together and eating meals at the same table and profiting from joint property right and the intimacies of domestic relations n05178220 the legal right in a prison for the inmate and spouse to have sexual intercourse n05178394 the right to purchase something in advance of others n05178571 the right of a government to seize or appropriate something (as property) n05178715 a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right); "suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males" n05179027 any easement enjoyed by the public in general (as the public's right to use public streets) n05179180 (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land) n05179410 the right to be admitted onto the floor of a legislative assembly while it is in session n05179567 (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship n05179838 the right of a lawyer to refuse to divulge confidential information from his client n05179993 the right of the government to refuse to reveal the identity of an informer n05180135 the right of a journalist to refuse to divulge sources of confidential information n05180286 neither spouse can divulge confidential communications from the other while they were married n05180483 the right of a physician to refuse to divulge confidential information from a patient without the consent of the patient n05180677 the right of a clergyman to refuse to divulge confidential information received from a person during confession or similar exchanges n05180881 anything providing a means of access (or escape); "we closed the door to Haitian immigrants"; "education is the door to success" n05181078 freedom of access; "he maintained an open door for all employees" n05181199 an established or recognized right; "a strong legal claim to the property"; "he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate"; "he staked his claim" n05181513 by title vested in yourself or by virtue of qualifications that you have achieved; "a peer in his own right"; "a leading sports figure in his own right"; "a fine opera in its own right" n05181754 right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits); "entitlements make up the major part of the federal budget" n05181975 right to be free of unsanctioned intrusion n05182080 the right to live n05182157 the right to be free n05182240 the right to try to find happiness n05182354 the right to hold unpopular ideas n05182452 the right to equal protection of the laws n05182563 right or rights belonging to a person by reason of citizenship including especially the fundamental freedoms and privileges guaranteed by the 13th and 14th amendments and subsequent acts of Congress including the right to legal and social and economic equality n05183242 fundamental individual right protected by law and expressed as immunity from unwarranted governmental interference n05183453 the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment n05183624 a civil right guaranteed by the First Amendment to the US Constitution n05183779 a civil right guaranteed by the First Amendment to the US Constitution n05183932 a right guaranteed by the First Amendment to the US Constitution n05184082 the right to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances; guaranteed by the First Amendment to the US Constitution n05184313 a right guaranteed by the 2nd amendment to the US Constitution n05184461 a right guaranteed by the 4th amendment to the US Constitution n05184620 a right guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution; reaffirmed by the Fourteenth Amendment n05184810 the civil right (guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution) to refuse to answer questions or otherwise give testimony against yourself n05185106 a civil right guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution n05185270 a civil right guaranteed by the 6th amendment to the US Constitution n05185444 a civil right guaranteed by the 6th amendment to the US Constitution n05185598 a right guaranteed by the 6th amendment to the US Constitution n05185752 a right guaranteed by the 8th amendment to the US Constitution n05185921 a civil right guaranteed by the 13th amendment to the US Constitution n05186090 a right guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution and by the due-process clause of the Fifth Amendment n05186306 a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment; "American women got the vote in 1920" n05186626 suffrage for all adults who are not disqualified by the laws of the country n05186766 immunity from discrimination on the basis of race or sex or nationality or religion or age; guaranteed by federal laws of the United States n05186998 the right to equivalent opportunities for employment regardless of race or color or sex or national origin n05187187 the right of the state to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment that was added to the Constitution of the United States requires that just compensation be made n05187446 a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote) n05187711 the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body n05187857 the legal right to sue n05187941 the right of a belligerent to stop neutral ships on the high seas in wartime and search them n05188095 the right of one vehicle or vessel to take precedence over another n05188220 the rights conceded to the states by the United States constitution n05188367 the right to vote; especially the right of a common shareholder to vote in person or by proxy on the affairs of a company n05188547 right of access to water n05188646 the right granted by a patent; especially the exclusive right to an invention n05188801 in probate law: the legal right of a surviving spouse to elect to take either what the deceased spouse gave under the will or the share of the estate as set forth by statute n05189057 the legal right to take possession of real estate in a peaceable manner n05189208 the legal right to resume possession (a right that was reserved when a former possession was parted with) n05189396 (banking) the legal right of a bank to seize deposited funds to cover a loan that is in default n05189591 a legal right (not explicitly provided in the United States Constitution) to be left alone; the right to live life free from unwarranted publicity n05189819 the privilege of someone to pass over land belonging to someone else n05189946 the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body; "he was elected to a seat in the Senate" n05190106 (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property; "we were given the use of his boat" n05190356 a legal right to use and derive profit from property belonging to someone else provided that the property itself is not injured in any way n05190586 the right granted by a court to a parent (or other relative) who is deprived of custody of a child to visit the child on a regular basis n05190804 possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade" n05191486 superiority in power or influence; "the preponderance of good over evil"; "the preponderance of wealth and power" n05191695 power to influence or coerce; "the puissance of the labor vote" n05191832 the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty; "the strength of his argument settled the matter" n05192130 the power of argument or evidence to cause belief n05192240 the quality of being overpowering and impossible to resist n05192451 the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.); "they said nothing of great interest"; "primary colors can add interest to a room" n05192897 the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins; "the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial"; "he is no longer news in the fashion world" n05193160 the attribute of being of interest at the present time; "the library had to discard books that had lost their topicality" n05193338 interest and variety and intensity; "the Puritan Period was lacking in color"; "the characters were delineated with exceptional vividness" n05193621 the quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses; "the shrillness of her hair color" n05193781 complete power over a person or situation; "corporations have a stranglehold on the media"; "the president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public" n05194043 controlling influence n05194151 a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc; "used her parents' influence to get the job" n05194435 the oppressive influence of past events or decisions n05194578 a powerful effect or influence; "the force of his eloquence easily persuaded them" n05194874 an intellectual hold or understanding; "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp" n05195175 something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold; "caught in the tentacles of organized crime" n05195362 a force that compels; "the public brought pressure to bear on the government" n05195548 compulsory force or threat; "confessed under duress" n05195653 an animating or vital unifying force; "New York is the commercial heartbeat of America" n05195796 an essential or life-giving force; "water is the lifeblood of India" n05195920 forces that provide energy and direction; "the wheels of government began to turn" n05196054 the power to repel; "she knew many repellents to his advances" n05196220 the property of being water-repellent; tending to repel and not absorb water n05196375 power to direct or determine; "under control" n05196582 the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"; "a place of potency in the state" n05197043 control of a state or organization by large interest groups; "individualism is in danger of being swamped by a kind of corporatism" n05197232 power by which something or someone is affected or dominated; "he has a hold over them" n05197388 rigorous or ruthless control; "she rules the office with an iron fist"; "it takes an iron fist to contain the dissenting factions" n05197574 any means of control; "he took up the reins of government" n05197701 complete freedom or authority to act n05197797 the power or authority to command; "an admiral in command" n05197945 supreme authority; absolute dominion n05198036 the authority of a lord n05198132 authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way); "the senators used their muscle to get the party leader to resign" n05198321 the authority of a state to govern another state n05198427 (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law; "courts having jurisdiction in this district" n05198622 the power to use something or someone; "used all the resources at his disposal" n05198756 the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies n05198928 the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature) n05199151 determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion n05199286 power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect n05199680 keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect n05199869 capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine" n05200169 the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment n05200670 an ability to perform well; "he was at the top of his form"; "the team was off form last night" n05200816 (computer science) the ability to exchange and use information (usually in a large heterogeneous network made up of several local area networks) n05201060 an ability to perform magic n05201183 (folklore) the magical ability of a person to assume the characteristics of a wolf n05201342 an ability to make and manage large amounts of money n05201452 the ability to make way into or through something; "the greater penetration of the new projectiles will result in greater injuries" n05201659 the ability to perform some physical act; contrasting with mental ability n05201813 the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter n05202034 the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids n05202284 the ability to speak; "he lost his voice" n05202413 the ability to speak loudly n05202497 the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally; "he worked to the limits of his capability" n05202954 capability of being defended; "they built their castles with an eye to their defensibility"; "client complaints create a felt need for the defensibility of individual actions" n05203207 capability of being executed; "the job is executable for two million dollars"; "this contract is not executable" n05203397 capability to perform or produce; "among his gifts is his capacity for true altruism"; "limited runway capacity"; "a great capacity for growth" n05203649 capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war; "we faced an army of great strength"; "politicians have neglected our military posture" n05204004 (military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target n05204143 the capability of a technological system to perform as intended n05204316 the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required n05204473 the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft); "test pilots try to push the envelope" n05204637 the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble n05204982 powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active" n05205220 inability to persuade n05205340 inability to capture or hold one's interest n05205537 having no voice in the management or control of affairs; "the voicelessness of those who live in situations of hopelessness" n05205739 the quality of lacking interestingness; "the stories were of a dullness to bring a buffalo to its knees" n05206006 extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest n05206237 dullness owing to length or slowness n05206445 something tedious and boring; "peeling potatoes is a drag" n05206573 the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated n05206829 an oppressive quality that is laborious and solemn and lacks grace or fluency; "a book so serious that it sometimes subsided into ponderousness"; "his lectures tend to heaviness and repetition" n05207130 lacking the power to perform n05207352 the nature of a person or organization that appears powerful but is actually powerless and ineffectual; "he reminded Mao that the paper tiger had nuclear teeth" n05207570 the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally n05207846 lack of physical or natural qualifications n05207963 lacking the power to be effective n05208291 a lack of efficacy n05208422 an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure) n05208595 a dreamy romantic or sentimental quality n05208690 the property of being analytic n05208796 the property of being a composite number n05208896 the property of being a prime number n05208988 the property of being selective n05209113 the quality of being domestic or domesticated; "a royal family living in unpretentious domesticity" n05209324 the quality of being infinite; without bound or limit n05209659 the quality of being finite n05209822 the quality of being measurable n05210003 the quality of being capable of being rated or estimated n05210116 the quality of being scalable n05210221 the quality of being soluble and easily dissolved in liquid n05210373 the quality of being insoluble and difficult to dissolve in liquid n05210534 unspecified qualities required to do or be something; "the stuff of heros"; "you don't have the stuff to be a United States Marine" n05210717 the quality of being comical n05210820 the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting); "he thought she was really hot stuff" n05211044 the quality of being funny; "I fail to see the humor in it" n05211254 a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow); "the film captured all the pathos of their situation" n05211451 the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author; "the general tone of articles appearing in the newspapers is that the government should withdraw"; "from the tone of her behavior I gathered that I had outstayed my welcome" n05211793 a general disposition to expect the best in all things n05211974 a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things n05212168 the disposition and habits of an epicure n05212264 the disposition and habits of a gourmand n05212362 the quality of being brachycephalic n05212493 the quality of being dolichocephalic n05212609 the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else n05212808 the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals n05212973 the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events n05213201 the quality of being unresponsive; not reacting; as a quality of people, it is marked by a failure to respond quickly or with emotion to people or events; "she began to recover from her numb unresponsiveness after the accident"; "in an instant all the deadness and withdrawal were wiped away" n05213693 sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse n05213894 the degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria) n05214121 the quality of being subjective n05214211 the conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying royalties n05214374 enjoyment derived from use or possession n05214469 the property being vascular; "a prominent vascularity" n05214599 the ability to raise the working leg high in the air; "the dancer was praised for her uncanny extension"; "good extension comes from a combination of training and native ability" n05214851 the quality of being snooty; "he disliked his neighbors' snootiness" n05214976 the ability of a cell to give rise to unlike cells and so to develop a new organism or part; "animal cells lose their totipotency at an early stage in embryonic development" n05215257 the quality of being ulterior; "their conversation was limited to ulteriorities"; "a terrible feeling of ulteriority"; "his stories were too susceptible to ulteriority" n05215483 the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it possible to solve n05215699 the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it impossible to solve n05215921 the quality of being worth remembering; "continuous change results in lack of memorability"; "true memorability of phrase" n05216102 the quality of abounding in trees n05216240 the quality of being made of wax or covered with wax n05216365 the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire" n05217061 the characteristic bodily form of a mature organism n05217168 alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" n05217688 a human body (usually including the clothing); "a weapon was hidden on his person" n05217859 a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person; "they found the body in the lake" n05218119 the dead body of a human being; "the cadaver was intended for dissection"; "the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse"; "the murderer confessed that he threw the stiff in the river"; "honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay" n05218533 the remains of a dead body after cremation n05218630 a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt) n05218788 the body of a living animal or person n05218899 (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; "the breathing apparatus" n05219097 the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole; "exercise helped him get the alcohol out of his system" n05219297 the body of a young person n05219420 the body of a human child n05219561 the body of an adult human being n05219724 the body of a male human being n05219923 the body of a female human being n05220126 the body of an adult woman n05220306 the body of an adult man n05220461 any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity n05221526 the main part of an organ or other bodily structure n05221649 accessory or adjoining anatomical parts or appendages to an organ (especially of the embryo); "Fallopian tubes and ovaries are adnexa of the uterus" n05221895 a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal region" n05222467 a muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part n05222591 (anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part n05222790 (anatomy) a structure that separates areas in an organism n05222940 (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities n05223110 a partition of bone and cartilage between the nasal cavities n05223248 groove between the ribs where the nerves and blood vessels are n05223370 (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes n05223550 (anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain n05223823 a brain fissure extending upward on the lateral surface of both hemispheres; separates the frontal and parietal lobes n05224080 the deepest and most prominent of the cortical fissures; separates the frontal lobes and temporal lobes in both hemispheres n05224358 a sulcus near the posterior end of each hemisphere that separates the parietal lobes and the occipital lobes in both hemispheres n05224585 a sulcus in the mesial surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum n05224755 (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ; "the hilus of the kidney" n05224966 any area of the body especially sensitive to sexual stimulation n05225090 any body part visible externally n05225439 any of the segments in the body of a jointed animal like an arthropod n05225602 a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; "he has good bone structure" n05226937 a passage in the uterus and vagina through which a fetus passes during vaginal birth n05227079 a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ n05227209 any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom n05227438 ridge on the lower surface of the fornix of the brain n05227572 an arched bundle of white fibers at the base of the brain by which the hippocampus of each hemisphere projects to the contralateral hippocampus and to the thalamus and mamillary bodies n05227868 generally any arch shaped structure (but often it refers to the arched roof of an anatomical space) n05228020 one of two small round structures on the undersurface of the brain that form the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix n05228264 any taillike structure n05228374 the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly n05228496 an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X n05228732 (anatomy) an encircling structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth) n05228881 the crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain n05229049 a nerve pathway from the lateral geniculate body to the visual cortex n05229198 (anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape n05229341 one of several turbinate bones in the nasal cavity n05229468 a threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells) n05229622 any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber) n05229805 a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism n05229990 any of various funnel-shaped parts of the body (but especially the hypophyseal stalk) n05230171 a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ; "the interstices of a network" n05230357 an anatomical structure used as a point of origin in locating other anatomical structures (as in surgery) or as point from which measurements can be taken n05230603 a landmark on the skull from which craniometric measurements can be taken n05231264 the craniometric point at the anterior extremity of the intermaxillary suture n05231397 the craniometric point at the junction of the lamboid suture and the occipitomastoid suture and the parietomastoid suture n05231592 the craniometric point at the center of the opening of the external acoustic meatus n05231769 the craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and coronal sutures at the top of the cranium n05231940 the craniometric point at the tip of the mandibular condyle n05232074 the craniometric point at the tip of the coronoid process of the mandible n05232221 the tip of the greater wing of the sphenoid bone n05232345 the craniometric point at the junction of the anterior border of the lacrimal bone with the frontal bone n05232503 the craniometric point at the tip of the angular part of the parietal bone that articulates with the temporal bone n05232691 a smooth prominence of the frontal bone between and above the eyebrows; the most forward projecting point of the forehead in the midline at the level of the supraorbital ridges n05232972 the most inferior point of the mandible in the midline n05233100 the craniometric point on either side at the apex of the lower jaw n05233238 the craniometric point that is the most prominent point at the back of the head (at the occipital protuberance) n05233420 the craniometric point at the union of the frontal and temporal processes of the zygomatic bone n05233601 the craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and lamboid sutures of the skull n05233741 small indentation in the middle of the lower jawbone n05233875 the craniometric point at the lowest point of the mastoid process n05234016 the craniometric point midway between the frontal eminences of the skull n05234162 the craniometric point at the bridge of the nose where the frontal and nasal bones of the skull meet n05234315 the craniometric point on the sagittal suture near the lamboid suture n05234438 the craniometric point in the midline of the forehead immediately above the orbits n05234593 the craniometric point at the lowest point on the lower edge of the orbit n05234737 the craniometric point that is the most forward-projecting point on the anterior surface of the chin n05234911 craniometric point that is the most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla n05235100 the craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle n05235217 the anterior tip at the end of the suture of the nasal bones n05235350 the anterior tip of the parietal bone n05235461 the craniometric point on the coronal suture above the acoustic meatus n05235607 the most forward point of the alveolar process of the mandible n05235745 a border or edge of any of various body parts distinguished by color or structure n05235879 a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant n05236029 a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue) n05236152 (anatomy) a small structure resembling a rootlet (such as a fibril of a nerve) n05236322 a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels n05236582 a plexus of lymph nodes in the lower portion of the abdominal aorta n05236709 a plexus of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers n05236848 a network of intersecting nerves n05237227 a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts; "the body has a system of organs for digestion" n05237755 any covering for the body or a body part n05238036 an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part n05238282 a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest organ of your body" n05239039 an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure; "you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu" n05239243 an outer protective covering such as the skin of an animal or a cuticle or seed coat or rind or shell n05239437 a piece of skin taken from a donor area and surgically grafted at the site of an injury or burn n05239589 bare skin; naked; "swimming in the buff" n05239680 a hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck n05239808 membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body n05240076 cast-off skins or coverings of various organisms during ecdysis n05240211 the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates n05240522 an epithelium of mesoblastic origin; a thin layer of flattened cells that lines the inside of some body cavities n05240710 epithelium originating in the embryonic mesoderm; lines the primordial body cavity n05240850 epithelium associated with special sense organs and containing sensory nerve endings n05241072 any of the cells making up the skin n05241218 any of the cells making up the epidermis n05241374 an epidermal cell that is a precursor of a melanocyte n05241485 a cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin under the control of the melanocyte-stimulating hormone n05241662 a cell in the germinal layer of the skin (the prickle-cell layer); has many spines and radiating processes n05241827 one of the closely packed cells forming the epithelium n05242070 an epithelial cell that is shaped like a column; some have cilia n05242239 any of various columnar epithelial cells in the central nervous system that develop into neuroglia n05242396 an epithelial cell that shaped like a cube n05242525 an epithelial cell that secretes mucous n05242622 a sensory epithelial cell present in the organ of Corti n05242752 specialized cells in the liver that destroy bacteria, foreign proteins, and worn-out blood cells n05242928 an epithelial cell that is flat like a plate and form a single layer of epithelial tissue n05243077 the outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off n05243259 the layer of epidermis immediately under the stratum corneum in the skin of the palms and soles n05243435 the layer of epidermis just under the stratum corneum or (on the palms and soles) just under the stratum lucidum; contains cells (with visible granules) that die and move to the surface n05243704 the innermost layer of the epidermis n05243879 the deep vascular inner layer of the skin n05244045 (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell n05244239 (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body n05244421 a plaque consisting of tangles of amyloid protein in nervous tissue (a pathological mark of Alzheimer's disease) n05244619 a fatty deposit inside an arterial wall; characteristic of atherosclerosis n05244755 a film of mucus and bacteria deposited on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries n05244934 a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases n05245192 a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin n05245387 a type of skin disease that causes brown spots on the skin n05245521 a spot on the skin characteristic of the plague n05245626 a small whitish lump in the skin due to a clogged sebaceous gland n05245775 a black-tipped plug clogging a pore of the skin n05245906 any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal n05246089 the orifice from the lower left chamber of the heart to the aorta n05246215 a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ) n05246511 (anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure n05246796 a small tube n05246969 a microscopically small tubule n05247057 a tube in the uterus or the ear n05247178 any of the small tubules that are the excretory units of the vertebrate kidney n05247369 the capsule that contains Bowman's capsule and a glomerulus at the expanded end of a nephron n05247621 thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron n05247804 a small intertwined group of capillaries in the malpighian body; it filters the blood during urine formation n05248006 a network of tiny blood vessels between the cerebral surface of the pia mater and the cerebral cortex n05248181 a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass; "the nasal passages" n05248553 a natural body passageway n05248667 either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane n05248921 a bump on the outside of the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches n05249094 the passages in the nasal cavity formed by the projections of the nasal conchae n05249232 the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes n05249420 a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous n05249636 an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity; "the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart" n05250190 opening for major blood vessels to enter and leave the liver n05250310 a breathing orifice n05250420 the spiracle of a cetacean located far back on the skull n05250550 an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod n05250659 a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; "the tear duct was obstructed"; "the alimentary canal"; "poison is released through a channel in the snake's fangs" n05251537 a very small duct n05251655 a small canal or duct as in some bones and parts of plants n05251789 a circular canal in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into the anterior ciliary veins n05252016 a wide channel containing blood; does not have the coating of an ordinary blood vessel n05252259 either of a pair of large venous sinuses in the cranial cavity n05252402 a short sinus receiving most of the veins of the heart; empties into the right atrium n05252567 an S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones n05252705 an unpaired sinus of the dura mater n05252834 a paired dural sinus; terminates in the sigmoid sinus n05252970 any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull n05253165 a sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose) n05253338 one of a pair of cavities in the frontal bone n05253443 one of a pair of sinuses forming a cavity in the maxilla n05253561 any of the paired sinuses in the bones of the face adjacent to the nasal cavity that are lined with mucous membrane that is continuous with the lining of the nasal cavities n05253829 tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ n05253951 a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal n05254077 a cavity or passage in a tubular organ; "the lumen of the intestine" n05254197 the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear n05254393 any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal; "there is a hair in my soup" n05254627 a hair that does not emerge from the follicle but remains embedded in the skin (usually causing inflammation) n05254795 a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss; "he combed his hair"; "each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells" n05255435 a covering over the surface of your head; "a headful of tight curls"; "a headful of lice" n05255578 short hair growing over a person's body n05255692 fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs) n05255939 the fine downy hair covering a human fetus; normally shed during the ninth month of gestation n05256085 growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being n05256220 the natural margin formed by hair on the head n05256358 a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions; "his part was right in the middle" n05256562 a V-shaped point in the hairline in the middle of the forehead n05256702 a tuft of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest of the hair and usually will not lie flat n05256862 the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) n05257393 a hairdo resembling a beehive n05257476 a woman's hairstyle in which the hair gives a puffy appearance n05257593 the style in which hair has been cut n05257737 a strand or cluster of hair n05257967 a fat sausage-shaped curl n05258051 a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead n05258177 a prominent forelock (especially one brushed upward from the forehead) n05258299 a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled n05258462 a curl of hair made by dampening a strand of hair and curling it and holding the curl with a clip or bobby pin n05258627 a spiral curl plastered on the forehead or cheek n05258743 one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians n05258889 a rounded thickly curled hairdo n05258985 a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead n05259109 a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around n05259240 a hairdo that creates undulations in the hair n05259426 a wave made with the fingers n05259512 a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair n05259726 a roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck n05259823 a braid of hair at the back of the head n05259914 a plait of braided hair n05259991 a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron n05260127 a smooth hair style with the ends of the hair curled inward n05260240 a hair style in which the front hair is swept up from the forehead n05260380 a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail n05260533 a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals n05260714 a short haircut with hairs standing up like a brush n05260821 a closely cropped haircut; usually for men n05260928 haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp n05261088 a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead n05261203 a long tuft of hair left on top of the shaven head n05261310 hair resembling thatched roofing material n05261404 hair on the face (especially on the face of a man) n05261566 the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face n05261894 the first beard of an adolescent boy n05261999 a small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III n05262120 a full beard n05262185 an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip; "he looked younger after he shaved off his mustache" n05262422 slang for a mustache n05262534 a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth) n05262698 a bushy droopy mustache n05262802 facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off) n05263029 a small chin beard trimmed to a point; named for its resemblance to a goat's beard n05263183 short stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days n05263316 a short pointed beard (named after the artist Anthony Vandyke) n05263448 a small patch of facial hair just below the lower lip and above the chin n05263587 hair growing in the pubic area n05263732 vulgar term for a woman's pubic hair or genitals n05263850 the substance of the body n05264081 the solid parts of the body n05264247 the crustlike surface of a healing skin lesion n05264417 a dry scab formed on the skin following a burn or cauterization of the skin n05264545 (anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening; "the uterine fundus"; "the fundus of the stomach" n05264756 any of several body structure resembling a cord n05264913 any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part n05265038 a small node n05265139 a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope n05265417 any of several cytologic smears obtained from different parts of the alimentary tract; obtained by specialized lavage techniques and used mainly to diagnose cancer in those parts n05265736 alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the esophagus n05265861 alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the stomach n05265981 alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the mouth n05266096 alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the duodenum n05266239 a sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells n05266486 any of several cytologic smears obtained from different parts of the lower respiratory tract; used for cytologic study of cancer and other diseases of the lungs n05266759 smear taken from the vaginal mucosa for cytological analysis n05266879 a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes; "they collected a urine specimen for urinalysis" n05267073 a specimen used for cytologic examination and diagnosis n05267211 a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure n05267345 part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function n05267548 the tissue in the bodies of animals n05268112 the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat n05268255 fibrous connective tissue with the fibers arranged in a mesh or net n05268383 a cell that produces insulin in the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas n05268510 a layer of tissue densely packed with capillaries n05268619 animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels n05268797 tissue between the cells of a structure or part in plant or animal n05268965 a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs; "fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold" n05269401 loose or flaccid body fat n05269495 a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow n05269668 lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc. n05269784 fat on the body of a baby or child; disappears at adolescence n05269901 rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates n05271383 the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint n05271607 bone stripped of flesh n05271685 the cube shaped bone on the outer side of the tarsus n05271814 any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates n05272110 a passageway in the wrist through which nerves and the flexor muscles of the hands pass n05272276 the largest wrist bone on the thumb side n05272423 one of the eight small wrist bones n05272545 a wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones n05272745 a small wrist bone that articulates only with the triquetral n05272891 the wrist bone on the thumb side of the hand that articulates with the 1st and 2nd metacarpals n05273073 the wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones n05273223 the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus n05273408 the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers n05273555 any bone that develops within cartilage rather than a fibrous tissue n05273684 the main body of a vertebra n05273822 the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek n05274105 bone linking the scapula and sternum n05274247 the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes n05274446 bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth n05274590 one of the eight bones of the cranium; a small bone filled with air spaces that forms part of the eye sockets and the nasal cavity n05274808 the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel n05274959 large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis n05275162 a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles n05275315 the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone n05275466 one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium n05275651 in limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow n05275905 the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth n05276290 the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical n05276425 a ridge that forms a seam between two parts n05276566 the seam at the middle of the hard palate n05276668 the joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone n05276860 any bone that develops within membranous tissue without previous cartilage formation; e.g. the clavicle and bones of the skull n05277100 a projection below the mouth of certain mollusks that resembles a chin n05277261 any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers n05277405 any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes n05277532 an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose n05277728 a small bone; especially one in the middle ear n05277941 ossicles of the middle ear that transmit acoustic vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear n05278152 either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits n05278395 a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint n05278584 any of the bones of the fingers or toes n05278714 one of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis n05278922 (anatomy) a point or small area n05279026 any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates) n05279321 bones that are round in shape n05279407 wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx n05279688 either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings n05279953 the concavity in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint n05280154 a deep concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the condyle of the mandible n05280365 the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade n05280512 any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint n05280698 a bone that is of approximately equal dimension in all directions n05280831 a bony hollow into which a structure fits n05280998 butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull n05281189 the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs n05281452 the large central part of the breastbone n05281584 the upper part of the breastbone n05281691 smallest of the three parts of the breastbone; articulates with the corpus sternum and the seventh rib n05281874 any bone of the tarsus n05282000 a thick bone forming the side of the human cranium and encasing the inner ear n05282247 dentition of deciduous teeth n05282339 dentition of permanent teeth n05282433 the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal n05282652 a gap or vacant space between two teeth n05282746 hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense n05283326 the central cavity of a tooth containing the pulp (including the root canal) n05283498 informal terms for a human `tooth' n05283649 the last upper premolar and first lower molar teeth of a carnivore; having sharp edges for cutting flesh n05283816 any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates n05284020 the bone enclosing the middle ear n05284132 the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium n05284333 one of the bony segments of the spinal column n05284617 a fibrocartilaginous disc serving as a cushion between all of the vertebrae of the spinal column (except between the first two) n05284851 the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone n05285101 the socket part of the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the innominate bone n05285275 the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball n05285480 a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth n05285623 the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones n05285835 bone marrow of children and some adult bones that is required for the formation of red blood cells n05286008 bone marrow that is yellow with fat; found at the ends of long bones in adults n05286167 outer membrane covering an axon n05286272 a membrane in the cochlea that supports the organ of Corti n05286412 the inner layer of the periosteum n05286536 tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments n05287090 a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling n05287368 connective tissue consisting chiefly of elastic fibers found in the dermis of the skin and in the walls of veins and arteries and in some tendons and ligaments n05287607 delicate connective tissue around individual nerve fibers in nerve n05287731 a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries n05287882 tissue making up the lymphatic system n05288091 tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults n05288396 (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint n05288593 cartilage that is largely composed of fibers like those in ordinary connective tissue n05288739 translucent cartilage that is common in joints and the respiratory passages; forms most of the fetal skeleton n05288912 vascular tissue capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid n05289057 animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells n05289297 one of the contractile organs of the body n05289601 a bodily organ that contracts n05289743 muscle tissue characterized by transverse stripes n05289861 a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes n05290756 that part of a skeletal muscle that is away from the bone that it moves n05290897 striated muscle that can be controlled voluntarily n05291010 a muscle that draws a body part away from the median line n05291230 the abductor muscle of the little finger n05291373 the abductor muscles of the little toe n05291495 the abductor muscle of the great toe n05291604 the abductor muscle of the thumb n05291728 a muscle that draws a body part toward the median line n05291945 the short adductor muscle of the thigh n05292073 the long adductor muscle of the thigh n05292200 the muscle that adducts and extends the thigh n05292359 the adductor muscle of the great toe n05292468 a muscle that produces or assists in pronation n05292587 a muscle (especially in the forearm) that produces or assists in supination n05292736 a muscle that serves to lift some body part (as the eyelid or lip) n05292856 the muscle that extends the forearm and abducts the ulna in pronation of the wrist n05293040 (physiology) a muscle that opposes the action of another; "the biceps and triceps are antagonistic muscles" n05293268 a muscle that contracts while another relaxes; "when bending the elbow the biceps are the agonist" n05293420 a muscle that relaxes while another contracts; "when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist" n05293597 a muscle that inserts directly onto the capsule of a joint n05293773 a small branch of the triceps that inserts into the capsule of the elbow joint n05293944 the articular muscle of the knee n05294068 a muscle that flattens the cheek and retracts the angle of the mouth n05294256 a large muscle that raises the lower jaw and is used in chewing n05294374 either of two broad muscles located on either side of the neck and innervated by the facial nerve; extends from lower jaw to clavicle and is involved in moving the mouth and jaw n05294606 a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part n05294819 a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg n05294995 tissue consisting of or containing fibers in both animals and plants n05295160 rod-shaped structures of fibrous tissue that divide an organ into parts (as in the penis) or stabilize the structure of an organ (as in the spleen) n05295381 a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs n05295593 a ligament that attaches part of the liver to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall n05295740 ligament attached to the uterus on either side in front of and below the opening of the Fallopian tube and passing through the inguinal canal to the labia majora n05296001 the sheath of connective tissue that covers a bundle of nerve fibers n05296127 the sheath of connective tissue that covers a bundle of muscle fibers n05296253 a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment n05296503 a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint n05296639 the system of joints in the body n05296775 tissue composed of neurons n05296968 an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons n05297163 any of the ganglia of the autonomic system whose unmyelinated fibers innervate the internal organs n05297363 an autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland n05297523 a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function n05298159 an organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development n05298313 a bodily organ that is essential for life n05298421 an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses n05298572 an organ that is situated on or near the surface of the body n05298729 a main organ that is situated inside the body n05298988 internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity); "`viscera' is the plural form of `viscus'" n05299178 an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation n05299687 any receptor that responds to stimuli inside the body n05299814 any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body n05299927 a sensory structure capable of light reception located on the dorsal side of the diencephalon in various reptiles n05300128 a sensory receptor that responds to pressure n05300231 a sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli n05300397 a sensory receptor that responds to heat and cold n05300507 the sensory system for hearing n05300675 all of the components of the organ of hearing including the outer and middle and inner ears n05300926 the sensory system for vision n05301072 a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity n05301392 a movable speech organ n05301526 the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated n05301752 a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing n05301908 the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening; "she wiped lipstick from her mouth" n05302307 informal terms for the mouth n05302422 a mouth or mouthlike opening n05302499 the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge; "he stuffed his mouth with candy" n05302899 the cavity between the jaws and the cheeks n05303020 (obstetrics) uterine cervix that becomes dilated before term and without labor often resulting in miscarriage or premature birth n05303232 necklike opening to the uterus n05303402 (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body n05304252 a natural cavity or hollow in a bone n05304341 (zoology) the cavity (in birds, reptiles, amphibians, most fish, and monotremes but not mammals) at the end of the digestive tract into which the intestinal, genital, and urinary tracts open n05304603 any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity (as of the ear or vagina) n05304795 the central cavity of the bony labyrinth of the ear n05304932 the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth n05305136 an oval sensory end organ on the surface of the tongue n05305389 an epithelial cell in a taste bud that activates sensory fibers of the facial nerve or the glossopharyngeal nerve or the vagus nerve n05305614 any of the organs involved in speech production n05305806 either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking n05306055 the upper lip n05306122 the lower lip n05306190 a tooth situated at the front of the mouth; "his malocclusion was caused by malposed anteriors" n05306390 a large projecting front tooth n05306476 a tooth situated at the back of the mouth n05306604 a tooth that has grown in a faulty position n05306708 any of the 32 teeth that replace the deciduous teeth of early childhood and (with luck) can last until old age n05306894 one of the first temporary teeth of a young mammal (one of 20 in children) n05307091 one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars n05307358 a tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars n05307521 small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth n05307641 a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws n05307773 grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars n05307952 any of the last 4 teeth on each side of the upper and lower jaw; the last of the permanent teeth to erupt (between ages 16 and 21) n05308141 the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel n05308310 the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support n05308481 the passage in the root of a tooth through which its nerve and blood vessels enter the pulp cavity n05308655 hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth n05308810 a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth n05308950 the soft inner part of a tooth n05309050 either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx n05309245 a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate n05309392 a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking n05309591 the bony part of the roof of the mouth n05309725 the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities n05309965 a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism; "the alae of the nose"; "the alae of a maple seed"; "the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae" n05310206 the part of the upper or lower jawbones in which the teeth are set n05310351 a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth n05310596 the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth) n05310790 any membrane that functions for the protection or nourishment or respiration or excretion of a developing fetus n05311054 the organ of sight n05311795 the eye unaided by any optical instrument that alters the power of vision or alters the apparent size or distance of objects; "it is not safe to look directly at the sun with the naked eye" n05312040 an informal term referring to the eye n05312149 the right eye n05312227 the left eye n05312306 an eye having a single lens n05312427 in insects and some crustaceans: composed of many light-sensitive elements each forming a portion of an image n05312614 any of the numerous small cone-shaped eyes that make up the compound eyes of some arthropods n05312782 a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like sodium or potassium or calcium) in and out of the cell; "all cells have a cell membrane" n05313115 a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eye n05313344 the part of the tunic of the eye between the choroid coat and the iris; "the ciliary body produces aqueous humor" n05313535 the arch of hair above each eye n05313679 a flap of tissue that protects what it covers n05313822 either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer" n05314075 either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet n05314255 a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome n05314462 the inner corner of the eye n05314549 the outer corner of the eye n05314639 a protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals n05314834 the nictitating membrane of a horse n05314919 any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids n05315095 a transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid n05315382 the part of the conjunctiva covering the anterior face of the sclera and the surface epithelium of the cornea n05315612 the part of the conjunctiva lining the posterior surface of the eyelids; continuous with the bulbar conjunctiva n05315855 a slightly elevated elastic tissue deposit in the conjunctiva that may extend to the cornea but does not cover it n05316025 the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye n05316175 one of the small muscles of the eye that serve to rotate the eyeball n05316407 the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball outward n05316590 any of various straight muscles n05316674 the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball down and medially n05316850 the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball medially n05317013 the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball upward and medially n05317191 a structure that encloses a body part n05317354 the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera n05317603 either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula n05317815 a whitish deposit in the shape of an arc that is sometimes seen in the cornea n05317960 the part of the eye that contains the iris and ciliary body and choroid n05318137 a tubule that drains excess aqueous humor n05318263 the limpid fluid within the eyeball between the cornea and the lens n05318407 the clear colorless transparent jelly that fills the posterior chamber of the eyeball n05318606 (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration n05318831 the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound n05319028 membrane lining the inside of the skull n05319144 vascular membrane that lines the inner surface of long bones n05319279 thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricles of the brain and the spinal cord canal n05319419 the membrane that forms around a fertilized ovum and prevents penetration by additional spermatozoon n05319588 the transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina n05319760 the innermost membrane of an organ (especially the inner lining of an artery or vein or lymphatic vessel) n05319936 muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye n05320183 the contractile aperture in the center of the iris of the eye; resembles a large black dot n05320362 biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focuses light on the retina n05320636 the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus n05320764 the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex n05320899 the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium n05321144 the part of the ear that is responsible for sensations of sound n05321307 a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium n05321664 the sensory structures of the inner ear including the labyrinthine receptors and the cochlea; contained within the bony labyrinth n05321917 cavity in the petrous part of the temporal bone that contains the membranous labyrinth n05322103 the bodily fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear n05322247 the bodily fluid that fills the space between the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear n05322432 a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open n05322570 a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth) n05322735 the central conical bony pillar of the cochlea n05322855 the hearing organ of the inner ear; contains receptors that respond to sound waves n05323036 organs mediating the labyrinthine sense; concerned with equilibrium n05323228 one of three tube loops filled with fluid and in planes nearly at right angles with one another; concerned with equilibrium n05323454 a receptor in a muscle that responds to stretching of the muscle tissue n05323588 the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear n05323723 the part of the ear visible externally n05323889 the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear n05324134 a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear n05324276 an auricle deformed by injury; common among boxers n05324388 an eardrum with a hole or tear in it; can interfere with normal hearing and cause other ear problems n05324553 a slight rounded elevation where the malleus attaches to the eardrum n05324691 the part of the thoracic cavity between the lungs that contains the heart and aorta and esophagus and trachea and thymus n05324888 the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear n05325153 either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum n05325378 a small opening covered with membrane (especially one in the bone between the middle and inner ear) n05325606 fenestra that has the base of the stapes attached to it n05325786 fenestra leading into the cochlea n05325943 the ossicle attached to the eardrum n05326060 a thin membrane that is one of the calcified layers that form bones n05326200 a tenuous mesoblastic membrane surrounding the lens of the eye n05326340 the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes n05326465 the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea n05326624 the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti n05326900 a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord n05327134 mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior n05327373 a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles; contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the enclosed bone n05327652 tissue layer around small blood vessels n05327767 any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream n05328115 a gland that secretes oil n05328232 a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin n05328508 a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids; "bacterial infection of a Meibomian gland produces a stye" n05328695 one of the sebaceous glands on the areolae of the breast that lubricate the breast during breast-feeding n05328867 a gland that secretes externally through a duct n05329215 the system that makes food absorbable into the body n05329533 the system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activity n05329735 any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream n05330244 located near the base of the neck n05330365 any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland n05330518 a small duct that conveys sweat from a sudoriferous gland to the surface of the skin n05330659 any of the glands in the skin that secrete perspiration n05330848 a large sweat gland that produces both a fluid and an apocrine secretion; in human beings located in hairy regions of the body n05331035 a small sweat gland that produces only a fluid; restricted to the human skin n05331171 either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney n05331404 a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of semen n05331653 any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears n05331812 any of several small ducts that carry tears from the lacrimal glands n05331988 either of the two dilated ends of the lacrimal ducts at the nasal ends of the eyes that fill with tears secreted by the lacrimal glands n05332225 small fragile bone making up part of the front inner walls of each eye socket and providing room for the passage of the lacrimal ducts n05332438 a duct that carries tears from the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity n05332569 a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age n05332802 either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine; "urine passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder" n05333259 an organ that separates waste substances from the blood and discharges them n05333467 a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses n05333777 a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body n05335310 a branch of the maxillary artery that supplies the alveolar process n05335515 the alveolar artery that goes through the mandibular canal to supply the lower teeth n05335700 the alveolar artery that supplies the upper teeth n05335850 the terminal branch of the facial artery n05335971 the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries n05336246 the ascending part of the aorta as it emerges from the left ventricle n05336377 the part of the aorta that arches and turns downward n05336487 the descending part of the aorta that branches into the thoracic and abdominal aortae n05336635 a branch of the descending aorta n05336748 a branch of the descending aorta; divides into the iliac arteries n05336893 the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the vermiform appendix n05337055 curved artery in the foot n05337178 curved arteries of the kidney n05337301 one of the small thin-walled arteries that end in capillaries n05337485 a branch of the internal pudendal artery of males that supplies the bulb of the penis n05337663 a branch of the internal pudendal artery in females that supplies the bulb of the vestibule n05337855 the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the ascending colon n05338025 artery that supplies blood to the ear n05338166 the part of the main artery of the arm that lies in the armpit and is continuous with the subclavian artery above and the brachial artery below n05338410 an unpaired artery; supplies the pons and cerebellum and the back part of the cerebrum and the inner ear n05338614 the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow n05338847 branch of the brachial artery beginning below the elbow and extending down the forearm around the wrist and into the palm n05339047 arteries that accompany the bronchioles n05339168 a branch of the maxillary artery that supplies blood to the buccinator muscle and the cheek n05339357 either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta n05339583 runs upward in the neck and divides into the external and internal carotid arteries n05339751 the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the face and tongue and external parts of the head n05339946 the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the brain and eyes and internal parts of the head n05340121 a chemoreceptor located near the bifurcations of the carotid arteries; monitors oxygen content of the blood and helps control respiration n05340317 an artery that originates from the abdominal aorta just below the diaphragm and branches into the left gastric artery and the common hepatic artery and the splenic artery n05340599 a branch of the ophthalmic artery; enters the eyeball with the optic nerve n05340795 an artery that supplies the cerebellum n05340972 the inferior branch of the cerebellar artery n05341089 the superior branch of the cerebellar artery n05341206 any of the arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex n05341416 one of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into two branches that serve (1) the thalamus and (2) parts of the frontal and parietal cortex n05341641 one of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into three branches n05341789 arises from the basilar artery; divides into three branches n05341920 an artery that supplies the muscles of the neck n05342070 an artery that supplies the choroid plexus n05342214 one of several arteries supplying the choroid coat of the eye n05342374 a ring of arteries at the base of the brain n05342499 any of several paired curving arteries n05342673 an artery that supplies the hip joint and thigh muscles n05342854 an artery that supplies the shoulder joint and shoulder muscles n05343037 an artery that supplies the lower abdominal walls and skin and the sartorius muscle n05343218 an artery that serves the muscles of the shoulder and scapular area n05343408 arteries that supply blood to the colon n05343542 any of three arteries in the brain that make up the circle of Willis n05343718 the artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart n05343941 the branch of the coronary artery that supplies the muscles of the atria n05344073 arises from the right aortic sinus; supplies the right side of the heart n05344213 arises from the left aortic sinus; supplies the left side of the heart n05344350 a branch of the hepatic artery; supplies the gall bladder and the surface of the liver n05344514 arteries in the hand and foot that supply the fingers and toes n05344697 one of three arteries supplying the anterior walls of the abdomen n05344848 a branch of the ophthalmic artery supplying structures in and around the nasal capsule n05345038 an artery that originates in the external carotid and gives off branches that supply the neck and face n05345247 the chief artery of the thigh; a continuation of the external iliac artery n05345421 a continuation of the femoral artery that branches to supply the legs and feet n05345581 the arteries that supply the walls of the stomach n05345783 a branch of the hepatic artery that supplies the pyloric portion of the stomach on the lesser curvature n05345978 a branch of the celiac artery that supplies the lesser curvature of the stomach and the abdominal part of the esophagus n05346191 several small arteries branching off of the splenic artery and going to the greater curvature of the stomach n05346406 branches of the internal iliac artery that supply the hip joint and gluteal region n05346585 arteries that supply the liver n05346714 branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum n05346892 an artery that originates from the superior mesenteric artery and supplies the terminal part of the ileum and the cecum and the vermiform appendix and the ascending colon n05347146 one of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs n05347359 terminal branches of the abdominal aorta n05347465 the outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; becomes the femoral artery n05347631 the inner branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; divides into several branches that supply blood to the pelvic and gluteal areas n05347871 an artery that originates in the internal iliac artery and supplies the pelvic muscles and bones n05348054 an artery that originates from the maxillary artery and supplies structures below the orbit (from lower eyelid to upper lip) n05348269 a large artery arising from the arch of the aorta and divides into the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery; supplies the right side of the neck and head and the right shoulder and arm n05348540 several arteries and supplying the intercostal spaces of the rib cage n05348698 an artery that is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the jejunum n05348884 an artery that is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lips of the mouth n05349101 an artery that is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lower lip n05349273 an artery that is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the upper lip n05349445 an artery that is a branch of the basilar artery that supplies the labyrinth n05349659 an artery that originates from the ophthalmic artery and supplies the lacrimal gland and rectal eye muscles and the upper eyelid and the forehead n05349906 either of two arteries that supply blood to the larynx n05350061 an artery that originates from the celiac trunk and supplies blood to the spleen n05350256 an artery originating from the external carotid artery and supplying the under side of the tongue n05350453 one of four or five pairs of arteries that originate in the abdominal aorta and supply the lumbar vertebrae and the back muscles and abdominal wall n05350679 either of two arteries branching from the external carotid artery and supplying structure of the face n05350900 the maxillary artery that supplies deep structure of the face and some of the meninges n05351058 any of three arteries supplying the meninges of the brain and neighboring structures n05351278 branch of the anterior ethmoidal artery that supplies meninges in the anterior cranial fossa n05351442 branch of the maxillary artery; its branches supply meninges n05351572 branch of the ascending pharyngeal artery that supplies the dura mater of the posterior cranial fossa n05351746 one of two branches of the aorta that pass between the two layers of the mesentery to the intestines n05351968 arises near the lower end of the aorta and supplies the large intestine n05352112 originates from the upper part of the aorta that supplies the small intestines and the cecum and the colon n05352291 dorsal and palmar arteries of the hand n05352433 dorsal and plantar arteries to the metatarsal region of the foot n05352601 an artery that supplies the abdomen and intercostal muscles n05352754 an artery that supplies the medullary cavity of the long bone n05352896 a branch of the internal carotid artery that supplies the eye and neighboring structures n05353070 the artery that branches from the aorta and supplies blood to the ovaries n05353241 one of several arteries supplying the face n05353364 a branch of the splenic artery that supplies the pancreas n05353507 a branch of the internal pudendal artery that supplies superficial structures of the perineum n05353683 arteries supplying the external genital organs of humans n05353819 one of two arteries (branches of the pulmonary trunk) that carry venous blood from the heart to the lungs n05354026 the artery that carries venous blood from the right ventricle of the heart and divides into the right and left pulmonary arteries n05354238 one of the arteries supplying the rectal area n05354381 an artery originating from the abdominal aorta and supplying the kidneys and adrenal glands and ureters n05354580 either of two arteries that supply blood to the neck and arms n05354744 any of the three arteries on either side of the brain supplying the cortex of the temporal lobe n05354955 temporal artery that goes to the anterior part of the cerebral cortex of the temporal lobe n05355146 temporal artery that goes to the middle part of the cerebral cortex of the temporal lobe n05355341 temporal artery that supplies the posterior part of the cortex of the temporal lobe n05355527 a branch of the aorta supplying the testicles n05355706 large artery that branches from the brachial artery to supply the muscles of the forearm and wrist and hand n05355890 a branch of the internal iliac artery that supplies the uterus and the upper part of the vagina n05356083 a branch of the internal iliac that provides blood for the vagina and the base of the bladder and the rectum n05356291 the first branch of the subclavian artery; divided into four parts n05356442 a vein that passes along the radial edge of the forearm and joins the cephalic vein near the elbow n05356657 a vein formed by the union of the 4th to 7th posterior intercostal veins; empties into the azygos vein n05356889 a vein that accompanies the vertebral vein but passes through the foramen of the transverse process of the 7th cervical vertebra and empties into the brachiocephalic vein n05357160 a vein accompanying another structure; a vein may accompany an artery in such a way that the arterial pulses aid venous return n05357366 either of two communicating veins serving the brain n05357500 a short vein formed by the supraorbital vein and the supratrochlear vein and continuing as the facial vein n05357682 a vein that accompanies the ascending cervical artery and opens into the vertebral vein n05357867 a vein that accompanies the appendicular artery and empties into the ileocolic vein n05358036 veins that receive blood from interlobular veins of kidney and rectal venules n05358226 one of two veins serving the ear region n05358345 a continuation of the basilic vein and brachial vein that becomes the subclavian vein n05358507 one of a system of veins that drain the thoracic and abdominal walls; arises as a continuation of the right ascending lumbar vein and terminates in the superior vena cava n05358764 a large vein passing along the medial surface of the temporal lobe and emptying into the great cerebral vein n05358944 a vein that drains the back of the hand and forearm and empties into the axillary vein n05359124 one of a number of veins draining the spongy substance of the vertebrae and emptying into the anterior internal vertebral venous plexus n05359347 two veins in either arm that accompany the brachial artery and empty into the axillary vein n05359516 veins formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins n05359695 veins serving the bronchi; empty into the azygos vein n05359828 any of the major venous channels in primitive adult vertebrates and in embryos of higher vertebrates n05360042 a major drainage channel from the cephalic part of the body n05360170 a major drainage channel from the caudal part of the body n05360297 the major return channels to the heart; formed by anastomosis of the anterior and posterior cardinal veins n05360470 terminal branches of the hepatic veins that lie in the hepatic lobules and receive blood from the liver sinusoids n05360678 vein formed by the union of the retinal veins; accompanies central arteries of the retina in the optic nerve n05360880 a single draining vein; on the right it empties into the inferior vena cava; on the left it empties into the left renal vein n05361123 a large vein of the arm that empties into the axillary vein n05361278 the veins draining the cerebellum n05361391 any of several veins serving the cerebral hemispheres of the brain n05361640 accompanies the anterior cerebral artery and empties into the basal vein n05361805 a continuation of the angular vein; unites with the retromandibular vein before emptying into the internal jugular vein n05362016 a cerebral vein formed by the two internal cerebral veins and continuing into the sinus rectus n05362197 veins that drain the undersurface of the cerebral hemispheres and empty into the cavernous and transverse sinuses n05362405 two paired veins passing caudally near the midline and uniting to form the great cerebral vein n05362593 either of two cerebral veins n05362745 accompanies the middle cerebral artery deep in the Sylvian fissure; empties into the basal vein n05362912 a large vein along the line of the Sylvian fissure to the cavernous sinus n05363064 a cerebral vein that drains the dorsal convexity of the cerebral hemisphere and empties into the cavernous sinus n05363270 a vein that accompanies an artery of the same name n05363428 either of two veins serving the choroid coat of the eye n05363559 small veins coming from the ciliary body n05363676 any of several curved parallel veins accompanying arteries of the same name n05363868 accompanies the artery of the same name n05364000 either of two veins that accompany arteries of the same name serving the hip and thigh n05364184 veins that serve the clitoris n05364345 vein serving the large intestine n05364448 vein formed by union of facial vein and the retromandibular vein and emptying into the jugular vein n05364612 veins draining the conjunctiva n05364730 one of several veins connecting intercostal veins with the lateral thoracic vein or the thoracoepigastric vein n05364905 one of a number of veins in the subcutaneous tissue that empty into deep veins n05365059 vein that drains the gallbladder n05365164 one of the veins serving the fingers or toes n05365284 one of the veins serving the spongy part of the cranial bones n05365420 vein that is a tributary of the subclavian vein or external jugular vein and accompanies the descending scapular artery n05365633 one of the two roots of a spinal nerve that passes dorsally to the spinal cord and that consists of sensory fibers n05365838 one of several connecting veins in the scalp and head that drain blood from sinuses in the dura mater to veins outside the skull n05366043 veins serving the anterior walls of the abdomen n05366206 empties into the external iliac vein n05366341 empties into the great saphenous vein n05366485 veins that accompany the superior epigastric artery n05366640 small veins in the sclera near the corneal margin; empty into the anterior ciliary veins n05366812 small veins from the esophagus emptying into the brachiocephalic vein or the azygos veins n05367003 veins that drain the ethmoidal sinuses and empty into the superior ophthalmic vein n05367165 one of the veins that drain the external nose and empty into the angular or facial vein n05367341 any of several veins draining the face n05367508 a vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the same sheath; a continuation of the popliteal vein; becomes the external iliac vein n05367735 one of several veins draining the stomach walls n05367912 one of two veins serving the great curvature of the stomach n05368100 veins that drain blood from structures around the knee; empty into the popliteal vein n05368278 a small rounded structure; especially that at the end of the penis or clitoris n05368444 small mass of erectile tissue at the end of the body of the clitoris n05368594 the conical mass of erectile tissue that forms the head of the penis n05368739 veins draining the gluteal muscles on either side of the body n05368874 a continuation of the left ascending lumbar vein; crosses the midline at the 8th vertebra and empties into the azygos vein n05369092 any of several veins draining the walls of the anal canal and rectum n05369254 a vein that drains the liver; empties into the vena cava n05369404 a vein that unites with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein n05369566 a vein that drains the end of the ileum and the appendix and the cecum and the lower part of the ascending colon n05369757 a continuation of the femoral vein; unites with the internal iliac vein to form the common iliac vein n05369924 formed by the internal and external iliac veins; unites with its fellow from the opposite side of the body to form the inferior vena cava n05370125 one of three veins draining the pelvic area n05370293 a branch of the internal iliac vein n05370410 veins connecting the dorsal and palmar veins of the hand or the dorsal and plantar veins of the foot n05370636 several veins draining the intercostal spaces of the rib cage n05370781 one of several veins accompanying spinal nerves n05370918 veins in the neck that return blood from the head n05371144 arises below the chin from veins draining the lower face; joins the external jugular vein n05371301 formed by the junction of the posterior auricular and the retromandibular veins; empties into the subclavian vein n05371482 a continuation of the sigmoid sinus of the dura mater; joins the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein n05371663 a vein draining the lips of the mouth n05371829 a tributary of the facial vein that drains the lower lip n05371977 a tributary of the facial vein that drains the upper lip n05372125 veins draining the lips of the vulva n05372290 veins that drain the inner ear n05372428 drains the lacrimal gland; empties into the superior ophthalmic vein n05372593 one of two veins draining the larynx n05372725 arises from a union of veins from the gastric cardia; runs in the lesser omentum; empties into the portal vein n05372924 a vein that receives blood from the tongue and the floor of the mouth and empties into the internal jugular or the facial vein n05373145 veins that drain the posterior body wall and the lumbar vertebral venous plexuses n05373300 posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein n05373495 veins at accompany the meningeal arteries n05373616 a tributary of the portal vein passing from the intestine between the two layers of mesentery n05373790 dorsal and palmar veins of the hand n05373924 dorsal and plantar branches of veins serving the metatarsal region of the foot n05374101 veins that drain the upper abdominal wall and the lower intercostal spaces and the abdomen n05374280 a vein located in the anterior medial part of the orbit; connects the superior ophthalmic with the angular vein n05374475 a tributary of the coronary sinus; on the posterior wall of the left atrium n05374658 a vein formed by the union of tributaries that drain the hip joints and thigh muscles; empties into the internal iliac vein n05374861 a vein that drains the occipital region n05374980 either of two veins that serve the eye; empties into the cavernous sinus n05375169 a vein that drains a venous network in the floor and medial wall of the eye socket n05375322 a vein that begins at the inner angle of the eye socket and passes through the superior orbital fissure to empty into the cavernous sinus n05375530 one of the veins that drain the ovaries; the right opens into the inferior vena cava; the left opens into the left renal vein n05375729 a vein that drains the region of the palate and empties into the facial vein n05375881 veins draining the pancreas and emptying into the superior mesenteric and splenic veins n05376050 small veins arising in skin around the navel; terminate as accessory portal veins n05376219 parotid branches of the facial vein; they drain part of the parotid gland and empty into the retromandibular vein n05376391 veins that drain the pectoral muscles and empty into the subclavian vein n05376541 veins that accompany the perforating arteries; drain leg muscles; empty into the deep femoral vein n05376721 several small veins from the pericardium n05376844 accompany the peroneal arteries; arising in the heel and running up the back of the leg to join the posterior tibial veins of the popliteal vein n05377098 veins from the pharyngeal plexus that empty into the internal jugular vein n05377252 either of two veins that drain the diaphragm n05377371 a vein arising in the knee and ascending to become the femoral vein n05377515 system of veins that carry blood from the abdominal organs to the liver n05377665 a short vein that carries blood into the liver n05377833 arises near the apex of the heart and empties into the coronary sinus n05378022 a tributary of the right gastric vein n05378137 vein of the pudendum n05378234 any of four veins that carry arterial blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart n05378458 either of two pulmonary veins (left and right) returning blood from the inferior lobes of the lungs n05378654 either of two pulmonary veins (left and right) returning blood from the superior lobes of the lungs n05378850 receives veins from the upper surfaces of the stomach and empties into the portal vein n05379039 superficial veins ascending the radial side of the forearm; combines with the ulnar veins to form the brachial vein n05379247 veins that accompany renal arteries; open into the vena cava at the level of the 2nd lumbar vertebra n05379438 posterior branch of the facial vein; formed by temporal veins in front of the ear n05379635 vein of the sacral region n05379734 either of two chief superficial veins of the leg that drain blood from the foot n05379944 the longest vein in the body; runs from foot to the groin where it joins the femoral vein n05380122 a vein running from the foot up the back of the leg to the knee n05380252 tributaries of the anterior ciliary veins that drain the sclera of the eye n05380404 veins passing from the scrotum to the pudendal veins n05380532 tributaries of the inferior mesenteric vein; drains the sigmoid colon n05380697 veins that drain the spinal cord n05380822 a vein formed by several small veins on the surface of the spleen; joins the superior mesenteric to form the portal vein n05381036 a star-shaped group of venules in the renal cortex n05381148 drains the sternocleidomastoid muscle; empties into the internal jugular vein n05381325 a vein that drains the tympanic cavity and empties into the retromandibular vein n05381491 a continuation of the axillary vein; joins the internal jugular to form the brachiocephalic vein n05381666 a tributary of the lingual vein n05381779 drains the front of the scalp; unites with the supratrochlear vein to form the angular vein n05381956 drains the front of the scalp; unites with the supraorbital vein to form the angular vein n05382135 any of several veins draining the temporal region n05382316 temporal veins that empty into the pterygoid plexus n05382432 arises near the eye; joins the superficial temporal veins to form the retromandibular vein n05382589 join the middle temporal vein to empty into the retromandibular vein n05382729 a vein from the testicles n05382855 a vein serving the thalamus and corpus striatum n05383004 a vein arising from the region of the superficial epigastric vein and opening into the axillary vein or thoracic vein n05383216 a long vein that helps to form the internal cerebral vein n05383348 tributaries to the basal vein n05383467 veins that drain the thoracic walls n05383598 any of several small veins draining blood from the thyroid area n05383791 any of several veins on each side that drain the thyroid gland and empty into the innominate vein n05383956 a vein on each side that drains the lateral part of the thyroid and empties into the internal jugular vein n05384128 a vein on each side that drains the upper part of the thyroid and empties into the internal jugular vein n05384300 veins of the lower leg; empty into the popliteal vein n05384446 several small veins from the trachea n05384560 veins from the tympanic cavity that empty into the retromandibular vein n05384691 any of several veins of the forearm n05384817 a vein in the umbilical cord; returns nutrient blood from the placenta to the fetus n05384999 one of two veins on each side that arise from the uterine plexus and empty into the internal iliac vein n05385161 a muscular sac attached to the liver that stores bile (secreted by the liver) until it is needed for digestion n05385363 the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium n05385534 large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes n05386139 any of the many tiny canals that contain blood vessels and connective tissue and that form a network in bone n05386309 any of the five lobes forming the liver n05386426 the duct that drains bile from the liver n05386544 oblique passage through the lower abdominal wall; in males it is the passage through which the testes descend into the scrotum and it contains the spermatic cord; in females it transmits the round ligament of the uterus n05386845 a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum n05387028 excretory ducts of the liver; empty into the hepatic ducts n05387167 a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin n05387395 a duct connecting the pancreas with the intestine n05387544 either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood n05387842 lung tissue densely packed with alveoli n05387959 any of the three lobes of the right lung or the two lobes of the left lung n05388115 the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest n05388311 pleura that lines the inner chest walls and covers the diaphragm n05388437 pleura that covers the lungs n05388527 the cavity in the thorax that contains the lungs and heart n05388665 the small potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of the pleura n05388805 the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body; "he stood still, his heart thumping wildly" n05389182 enlarged heart commonly found among athletes trained for endurance n05389310 a heart (as of mammals and birds and reptiles) having two auricles n05389460 a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat n05389625 a thin triangular flap of a heart valve n05389762 a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body n05389939 the muscle tissue of the heart; adapted to continued rhythmic contraction n05390233 any of several muscles associated with the atrioventricular valves; "the papillary muscles contract during systole to prevent regurgitation of blood into the atria" n05390479 a bundle of modified heart muscle that transmits the cardiac impulse from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles causing them to contract n05390761 a node of specialized heart muscle located in the septal wall of the right atrium; receives impulses from the sinoatrial node and transmits them to atrioventricular bundle n05391000 the middle muscular layer of the heart wall n05391118 a specialized cardiac muscle fiber that is part of the Purkinje network n05391269 a network of Purkinje fibers that carry the cardiac impulse from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles of the heart and causes them to contract n05391540 a triangular area of the front of the chest (determined by percussion); corresponds to the part of the heart not covered by the lungs n05391763 a chamber of the heart that receives blood from an atrium and pumps it to the arteries n05391977 the chamber on the left side of the heart that receives arterial blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the aorta n05392157 the chamber on the right side of the heart that receives venous blood from the right atrium and pumps it into the pulmonary trunk n05392348 a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart n05392562 a pouch projecting from the top front of each atrium of the heart n05392744 an enclosed volume in the body; "the chambers of his heart were healthy" n05392906 the cavity enclosed by the cranium n05393023 any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart) n05393230 the upper chamber of each half of the heart n05393429 the right upper chamber of the heart that receives blood from the venae cavae and coronary sinus n05393629 the left upper chamber of the heart that receives blood from the pulmonary veins n05393813 valve with two cusps; situated between the left atrium and the left ventricle n05393996 valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts n05394277 either of two heart valves through which blood flows from the atria to the ventricles; prevents return of blood to the atrium n05394526 a semilunar valve between the left ventricle and the aorta; prevents blood from flowing from the aorta back into the heart n05394707 a semilunar valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery; prevents blood from flowing from the artery back into the heart n05394904 a heart valve with cusps shaped like half-moons; prevents blood from flowing back into the heart n05395098 a valve to control one-way flow of blood n05395286 a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it n05395548 a small valve n05395690 an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion n05396071 the region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum) n05396229 the opening into the stomach and that part of the stomach connected to the esophagus n05396366 the interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body n05396690 the major duct of the lymphatic system n05396807 a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation n05397032 any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct n05397178 a structure composed of or provided with blood vessels n05397333 a tube in which a body fluid circulates n05397468 the liquid parts of the body n05398023 liquid containing proteins and electrolytes including the liquid in blood plasma and interstitial fluid; "the body normally has about 15 quarts of extracellular fluid" n05398298 liquid found between the cells of the body that provides much of the liquid environment of the body n05398462 liquid contained inside the cell membranes (usually containing dissolved solutes) n05398609 any of several liquids of the body; "digestive juices" n05398760 a milky substance found in certain cancerous growths n05398871 a clear liquid in the cell nucleus in which the nucleolus and chromatin and other structures are dispersed n05399034 produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young n05399243 milk secreted by a woman who has recently given birth n05399356 milky fluid secreted for the first day or two after parturition n05399486 the fluid-filled cavity that surrounds the developing embryo n05399627 the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion; "before a woman gives birth her waters break" n05399847 the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets; "blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and carries away waste products"; "the ancients believed that blood was the seat of the emotions" n05400445 blood found in arteries; "except for the pulmonary artery the arterial blood is rich in oxygen" n05400601 human blood cells (usually just the red blood cells) that have the same antigens n05400860 the blood group whose red cells carry the A antigen n05400978 the blood group whose red cells carry the B antigen n05401096 the blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens n05401229 the blood group whose red cells carry neither the A nor B antigens; "people with type O blood are universal donors" n05401411 the blood group (approximately 85% of people) whose red cells have the Rh factor (Rh antigen) n05401587 the blood group whose red cells lack the Rh factor (Rh antigen) n05401753 coagulated blood from a wound n05401851 the blood considered as the seat of vitality n05401951 the blood flowing through the circulatory system n05402091 a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid n05402333 a semisolid mass of coagulated red and white blood cells n05402472 blood obtained from the umbilical cord at birth n05402576 flow of blood from the uterus; occurs at roughly monthly intervals during a woman's reproductive years n05402788 blood found in the veins; "except in the pulmonary vein venous blood is rich in carbon dioxide and poor in oxygen" n05402961 blood that has not been modified except for the addition of an anticoagulant; "whole blood is normally used in blood transfusions" n05403149 an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates n05403427 the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended n05403702 blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease n05403849 a milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats; formed in the small intestine during digestion of ingested fats n05404074 a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels n05404336 the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract n05404598 dark protective fluid ejected into the water by cuttlefish and other cephalopods n05404728 a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell n05405139 saline fluid secreted by lacrimal glands; lubricates the surface of the eyeball n05405324 a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes" n05405554 the structures that secrete and drain tears from the eye n05405751 salty fluid secreted by sweat glands; "sweat poured off his brow" n05405946 secretions that aid digestion n05406128 digestive secretions of the stomach glands consisting chiefly of hydrochloric acid and mucin and the enzymes pepsin and rennin and lipase n05406397 a fluid secreted into the duodenum by the pancreas; important for breaking down starches and proteins and fats n05406570 a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats n05406782 a humor that was once believed to be secreted by the kidneys or spleen and to cause sadness and melancholy n05406958 a humor that was once believed to be secreted by the liver and to cause irritability and anger n05407119 the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect n05407772 secretions by glands lining the walls of the intestines n05407890 a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses n05408113 a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex n05408388 a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action n05408684 hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning n05408908 polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; when peptides and amino acids are present in the small intestine the secretion of gastric acid is stimulated n05409136 a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine n05409426 a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of water and bicarbonate from the pancreas and bile ducts whenever the stomach empties too much acid into the small intestine n05409663 a gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach; appears to be a stimulant for appetite and feeding, but is also a strong stimulant of growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary n05409945 a gastrointestinal hormone that apparently participates in controlling smooth muscle contractions in the stomach and small intestine n05410131 a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin) n05410315 hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity n05410646 hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells n05410901 trade names for forms of insulin that are used to treat diabetes mellitus n05411049 a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin n05411338 hormone secreted by the pineal gland n05411430 a hormone that is released by nerve impulses (e.g., norepinephrine or vasopressin) n05411571 hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk n05411785 hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting n05412053 hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the last days of pregnancy; relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for labor n05412242 any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone n05412649 a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans n05412912 trade name of a synthetic human growth hormone given to children deficient in the hormone; use by athletes and weightlifters is banned n05413102 hormone secreted by the thymus; stimulates immunological activity of lymphoid tissue n05413241 any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolically n05413465 thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone n05413647 hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells; "thyroxine is 65% iodine" n05413873 thyroid hormone similar to thyroxine but with one less iodine atom per molecule and produced in smaller quantity; exerts the same biological effects as thyroxine but is more potent and briefer n05414147 hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules n05414534 any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification n05414724 amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions n05414931 a potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity n05415200 viscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc. n05415395 protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium n05415815 expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness n05416048 nasal mucus n05416128 dried nasal mucus n05416198 a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches n05416545 a duct through which saliva passes from the salivary gland into the mouth n05416678 saliva spilling from the mouth n05416861 saliva colored brown by tobacco (snuff or chewing tobacco) n05416979 the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin n05417162 a white secretion of the sebaceous glands of the foreskin n05417272 substance discharged from the vagina (cellular debris and mucus and blood) that gradually decreases in amount during the weeks following childbirth n05417472 a fluid product of inflammation n05417698 a thin morbid discharge as from a wound or especially chronic gonorrhea n05417821 discharge of white mucous material from the vagina; often an indication of infection n05417975 a vessel in which blood circulates n05418177 a blood vessel in a fetus that bypasses pulmonary circulation by connecting the pulmonary artery directly to the ascending aorta; normally closes at birth n05418432 a ductus arteriosus that failed to close at birth; may require surgical correction n05418585 any small blood vessel ramifying on the outside of a major artery or vein n05418717 a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; "all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood" n05421414 (zoology) the system of venous blood vessels in an animal n05421586 a vein that is permanently dilated; most common in the legs n05421723 vein of the head of the penis; tributary of the internal pudendal vein that drains the perineum n05421900 vein of the cochlear canal n05421997 a vein serving the penis n05422135 superficial dorsal veins of the penis; paired tributaries of the external pudendal veins on each side n05422317 deep dorsal vein of the penis; tributary of the prostatic plexus n05422457 deep vein of the penis; enters the prostatic plexus n05422574 vein of the vestibular bulb n05422668 either of two large veins that return oxygen-depleted blood to the right atrium of the heart n05422852 receives blood from lower limbs and abdominal organs and empties into the posterior part of the right atrium of the heart; formed from the union of the two iliac veins n05423095 receives blood from the head and arms and chest and empties into the right atrium of the heart; formed from the azygos and both brachiocephalic veins n05423319 deep veins of the clitoris; join the vesical plexus n05423443 deep dorsal vein of the clitoris; tributary of the vesical venous plexus n05423595 superficial dorsal veins of the clitoris; tributaries of the external pudendal vein on either side n05423779 veins of the eyelids n05423882 interlobular veins of the kidney; receive blood from the arcuate vein and empty into the renal veins n05424074 interlobular veins of the liver n05424199 veins of the kidney; drain the kidney into the renal vein n05424351 veins from the labia majora to the external pudendal vein n05424504 veins that pass posterior from the labia majora to the internal pudendal vein n05424679 a bulging body part (as the belly of a muscle) n05424796 the womb; "`in venter' is legal terminology for `conceived but not yet born'" n05424963 one of two the two roots of a spinal nerve that passes ventrally from the spinal cord and that consists of motor fibers n05425207 a vein that goes through the foramina of the cervical vertebrae and forms a plexus around the vertebral artery; empties into the brachiocephalic vein n05425436 veins that drain the vesical plexus and join the internal iliac veins n05425581 veins that drain the saccule and utricle n05425703 a vein formed by branches from the back surface of the eye and the ciliary body; empties into the ophthalmic veins n05425910 any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules n05426087 a minute vein continuous with a capillary n05426243 a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants n05426989 the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve n05427346 a nerve cell whose body is outside the central nervous system; "damage to ganglion cells in the retina may play a role in the development of glaucoma" n05427570 an extensible membrane enclosing the contractile substance of a muscle fiber n05427739 a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera n05427946 the interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum n05428136 an isolated part of the peritoneal cavity that is dorsal to the stomach n05428331 the membrane that lines the cavities of the heart and forms part of the heart valves n05428473 a serous membrane with two layers that surrounds the heart n05428645 the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium n05428794 the tough outermost layer of the pericardium that is attached to the diaphragm and the sternum n05428974 the space between the layers of the pericardium that contains fluid that lubricates the membrane surfaces and allows easy heart movement n05429195 a double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines n05429404 mesentery that holds the lower colon to the dorsal abdominal wall n05429525 a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera n05429658 part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines n05429840 a part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and liver and supporting the hepatic vessels n05429994 the connective tissue beneath mucous membrane n05430095 the source of lymph and lymphocytes n05430300 any of the lymph glands of the armpit; fights infections in the neck and chest and arm regions n05430454 any of several lymph nodes in the walls of the intestines near the junction of the ileum and colon n05430628 any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells; a cell that does not participate in the production of gametes; "somatic cells are produced from preexisting cells"; n05431177 a cell that is part of tumor n05431285 a cell that is part of a malignant tumor n05431402 a mass of undifferentiated cells from which an organ or body part develops n05431585 a biological unit consisting of a nucleus and the body of cytoplasm with which it interacts n05431762 the nucleus of the ovum or sperm after fertilization but before they fuse to form the nucleus of the zygote n05431926 (genetics) the diploid cell resulting from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum (including the organism that develops from that cell) n05432230 (genetics) an organism having two different alleles of a particular gene and so giving rise to varying offspring n05432420 (genetics) an organism having two identical alleles of a particular gene and so breeding true for the particular characteristic n05432623 a cell resulting from parthenogenesis n05432736 the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus) n05432948 the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism n05433400 the intact cytoplasmic content of a cell n05433496 a microscopic network of actin filaments and microtubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells that gives the cell shape and coherence n05433709 the aqueous part of the cytoplasm within which various particles and organelles are suspended n05433856 the outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm n05433953 the inner portion of the cytoplasm of a cell n05434053 the clear nongranular portion of the cytoplasm of a cell n05434203 an organelle found in the cytoplasm of most cells (especially in leukocytes and liver and kidney cells) n05434361 a tiny granule in the cytoplasm that is where protein synthesis takes place under the direction of mRNA n05434557 a netlike structure in the cytoplasm of animal cells (especially in those cells that produce secretions) n05434784 the protoplasm that constitutes the nucleus of a cell n05434927 a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction n05435277 a small round body of protein in a cell nucleus; such organelles contain RNA and are involved in protein synthesis n05435477 the particular part of a chromosome that is associated with a nucleolus after nuclear division n05435722 the protoplasm of the germ cells that contains chromosomes and genes n05435855 chromatin found only in female cells; "the presence or absence of sex chromatin in cells obtained by amniocentesis makes it possible to determine the sex of a fetus" n05436080 the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division it condenses into chromosomes n05436381 the part of a cell nucleus that is relatively uncolored by stains or dyes n05436548 an obsolete term for the network of viscous material in the cell nucleus on which the chromatin granules were thought to be suspended n05436752 (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity; "genes were formerly called factors" n05437600 gene that produces the same phenotype in the organism whether or not its allele identical; "the dominant gene for brown eyes" n05437785 (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character; "some alleles are dominant over others" n05438130 an allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different n05438315 an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical n05438483 a specific gene that produces a recognizable trait and can be used in family or population studies n05438642 one the genes that are involved in embryologic development n05438778 one of various similar homeotic genes that are involved in bodily segmentation during embryonic development n05438956 any gene that has an effect that causes the death of the organism at any stage of life n05439100 any pair of genes that tend to be transmitted together; "the genes of Drosophila fall into four linkage groups" n05439286 a gene that modifies the effect produced by another gene n05439413 a gene that has changed so that the normal transmission and expression of a trait is affected n05439582 (genetics) a combination of alleles (for different genes) that are located closely together on the same chromosome and that tend to be inherited together n05439810 the gene that is mutated in cystic fibrosis n05439942 genes that are not competitors at the same locus n05440046 a gene that activates the production of messenger RNA by adjacent structural genes n05440207 a segment of DNA containing adjacent genes including structural genes and an operator gene and a regulatory gene n05440410 a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells n05440555 a gene that by itself has little effect on the phenotype but which can act together with others to produce observable variations n05440756 a normal gene that has the potential to become an oncogene n05440875 gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical; "the recessive gene for blue eyes" n05441053 a gene that produces a repressor substance that inhibits an operator gene n05441224 gene that prevents a nonallele from being transcribed n05441338 a gene that controls the production of a specific protein or peptide n05441468 a gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene) n05441686 an exogenous gene introduced into the genome of another organism n05441806 a suppressor gene that blocks unscheduled cell division n05441929 a gene located on an X chromosome n05442022 a gene located on a Y chromosome n05442131 a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order; "humans have 22 chromosome pairs plus two sex chromosomes" n05442594 the sex chromosome that is present in both sexes: singly in males and doubly in females; "human females normally have two X chromosomes" n05442789 (genetics) normal complement of sex chromosomes in a female n05442916 (genetics) abnormal complement of three X chromosomes in a female n05443050 (genetics) abnormal complement of sex hormones in a male resulting in Klinefelter's syndrome n05443211 (genetics) normal complement of sex hormones in a male n05443333 (genetics) abnormal complement of sex hormones in a male who has two Y chromosomes n05443484 the sex chromosome that is carried by men; "human males normally have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome" n05443651 (genetics) a chromosome that determines the sex of an individual; "mammals normally have two sex chromosomes" n05443966 any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; appear in pairs in body cells but as single chromosomes in spermatozoa n05444175 one of two identical strands into which a chromosome splits during mitosis n05444324 a specialized condensed region of each chromosome that appears during mitosis where the chromatids are held together to form an X shape; "the centromere is difficult to sequence" n05444610 a chromosome lacking a centromere n05444709 a chromosome with the centromere near one end so that one chromosomal arm is short and one is long n05444876 the appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species (including the number and arrangement and size and structure of the chromosomes) n05445099 a chromosome having two equal arms because the centromere is in median position n05445247 a chromosome like a straight rod with the centromere in terminal position n05445389 an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy n05445546 a large mitochondrion in a striated muscle fiber n05445668 a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ; "the first organelle to be identified was the nucleus" n05446006 star-shaped structure formed in the cytoplasm of a cell having fibers like rays that surround the centrosome during mitosis n05446181 one of a pair of small cylindrical cell organelles near the nucleus in animal cells; composed of nine triplet microtubules and form the asters during mitosis n05446394 an organelle in the cytoplasm of a living cell; they attach to mRNA and move down it one codon at a time and then stop until tRNA brings the required amino acid; when it reaches a stop codon it falls apart and releases the completed protein molecule for use by the cell; "the ribosome is the site of protein synthesis" n05446767 small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleus; contains the centrioles and serves to organize the microtubules n05446971 the cytoplasm of a striated muscle fiber n05447087 a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell n05447218 the whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering and protection of the eyeball n05447423 a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others n05447599 a cell that is part of a bone n05447757 a cell of an embryo n05447962 an undifferentiated embryonic cell n05448053 a cell from which tooth enamel develops n05448149 a cell from which bone develops n05448257 a nucleated cell in bone marrow from which red blood cells develop n05448400 a cell from which connective tissue develops n05448501 a cell from which a nerve cell develops n05448597 an immature leukocyte normally found in bone marrow n05448704 a precursor of leukocytes that normally occurs only in bone marrow n05448827 an erythroblast having granules of ferritin n05448928 a large bone marrow cell; regarded as the source of blood platelets n05449073 cell that functions in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue n05449196 mature bone cell n05449268 either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets n05449538 a cell without a nucleus (as an erythrocyte) n05449661 abnormally large red blood cell (associated with pernicious anemia) n05449797 abnormally large red blood cell present in pernicious anemia and folic acid deficiency n05449959 blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system n05450370 a preparation of blood cells separated from the liquid plasma; "packed cells are given to severely anemic patients in order to avoid overloading the circulatory system with too much fluid" n05450617 a macrophage that is found in connective tissue n05450740 a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream n05450888 a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms n05451099 a phagocyte that does not circulate in the blood but is fixed in the liver or spleen or bone marrow etc. n05451265 a phagocyte that circulates in the blood n05451384 an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection n05451695 a lymphocyte derived from bone marrow that provides humoral immunity; it recognizes free antigen molecules in solution and matures into plasma cells that secrete immunoglobulin (antibodies) that inactivate the antigens n05451981 a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells n05452204 T cell with CD4 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and secretes lymphokines that stimulate B cells and killer T cells; helper T cells are infected and killed by the AIDS virus n05452516 T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it n05452765 an immature lymphocyte n05452845 a cell that develops from a B lymphocyte in reaction to a specific antigen; found in bone marrow and sometimes in the blood n05453057 the precursor of a plasma cell n05453145 a leukocyte that has granules in its cytoplasm n05453267 a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria n05453412 a large immature monocyte normally found in bone marrow n05453523 a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains n05453657 the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes n05453815 a neutrophil that ingests small things (as bacteria) n05453943 a leukocyte readily stained with eosin n05454070 a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus n05454452 an abnormal red blood cell that has thorny projections of protoplasm n05454578 an abnormally small red blood cell (less than 5 microns in diameter) n05454702 an immature red blood cell containing a network of filaments or granules n05454833 an abnormal red blood cell that has a crescent shape and an abnormal form of hemoglobin n05454978 an abnormal red blood cell containing granules of iron not bound in hemoglobin n05455113 an abnormal spherical red blood cell n05455206 an abnormal red blood cell with the appearance of a dark ring surrounding a dark center; associated with anemia n05455375 area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute n05455563 area of the retina immediately surrounding the fovea n05455690 a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision n05455912 one of the cells of the retina that is sensitive to light n05456082 the point where the optic nerve enters the retina; not sensitive to light n05456257 a visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to color n05456456 a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light n05456622 cells composed of fat n05456732 a spermatozoon or an ovum; a cell responsible for transmitting DNA to the next generation n05456945 a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes n05457201 either of a pair of unlike gametes especially those unlike in size n05457343 either of a pair of conjugating gametes of the same size and structure n05457469 the male reproductive cell; the male gamete; "a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material" n05457795 a process at the anterior end of a sperm cell that produces enzymes to facilitate penetration of the egg n05457973 the female reproductive cell; the female gamete n05458173 mature ovum after penetration by sperm but before the formation of a zygote n05458300 a small or immature ovum n05458412 an immature animal or plant cell that develops into a gamete by meiosis n05458576 a female gametocyte that develops into an ovum after two meiotic divisions n05458703 a small cell containing little cytoplasm that is produced along with the oocyte and later discarded n05458859 a swelling on the epididymis or the testis; usually contains spermatozoa n05458990 a male gametocyte that develops into four spermatids n05459101 an immature gamete produced by a spermatocyte; develops into a spermatozoon n05459232 an elongated contractile cell that forms the muscles of the body n05459457 a cell in the testes that secretes the hormone testosterone n05459590 elongated cells found in the seminiferous tubules of the testis; apparently they nourish the spermatids n05459769 an elongated contractile cell in striated muscle tissue n05459953 one of many contractile filaments that make up a striated muscle fiber n05460163 one of the segments into which a myofibril is divided n05460291 muscle tissue that does not appear striated under the microscope; has the form of thin layers or sheets n05460473 a muscle that contracts without conscious control and found in walls of internal organs such as stomach and intestine and bladder and blood vessels (excluding the heart) n05460759 cells of the smooth muscles n05460870 a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response n05461179 the skin and its appendages n05461349 a widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells n05461610 a widely distributed system of free and fixed macrophages derived from bone marrow n05461816 the muscular system of an organism n05462057 the system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form n05462315 the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells n05462674 a structure that is part of the nervous system n05463449 the neural path of a reflex n05463533 a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process; "in most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere" n05463873 the part of the brain (in a fold of the cerebral cortex of the temporal lobe on both sides of the brain) that receives impulses from the ear by way of the auditory nerve n05464104 a threadlike extension of a nerve cell n05464378 a nerve fiber encased in a sheath of myelin n05464534 small gaps in the myelin sheath of medullated axons n05464685 a layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers n05464939 thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber n05465071 any cell that covers the nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system and forms the myelin sheath n05465228 a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion n05465392 a specialized structure at the peripheral end of some motor or sensory nerve fibers n05465567 a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses n05465868 a nerve cell in the brain n05466005 a neuron in the cerebral cortex with short dendrites and with either a long axon or a short axon that ramifies in the grey matter n05466244 a large densely branching neuron that is the characteristic cell of the cerebellar cortex n05466393 the flattened end of a motor neuron that transmits neural impulses to a muscle n05466575 sensory end organ that responds to changes in osmotic pressure n05466696 a neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cord n05466892 a neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord n05467054 sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system n05467432 a cell of the neuroglia n05467619 tissue consisting of large stellate neuroglial cells n05467758 comparatively large neuroglial cell n05467922 star-shaped cells with long processes; found in the white matter of the brain and spinal cord n05468098 a kind of astrocyte found in the grey matter n05468211 neuroglial tissue of mesodermal origin that can become phagocytic n05468351 a cell of the microglia that may become phagocytic and collect waste products of nerve tissue n05468523 tissue consisting of glial cells with sheetlike processes that form the myelin sheath of nerve fibers n05468739 a cell of the oligodendroglia n05468849 long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron n05469032 the terminal structure of an axon that does not end at a synapse n05469240 microscopic sensory nerve endings in the skin that are not connected to any specific sensory receptor n05469424 a specialized bulblike nerve ending located in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin; occurs abundantly in the skin of palms and soles and joints and genitals n05469664 special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body n05469861 short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron n05470013 a hybrid cell resulting from the fusion of a lymphocyte and a tumor cell; used to culture a specific monoclonal antibody n05470189 a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant; "a bony process" n05471181 an outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl's wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds n05471427 a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards n05471629 a round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone n05471837 the condyle of the ramus of the mandible that articulates with the skull n05472032 a sharp triangular process projecting from a bone n05472205 the coronoid process that provides an attachment for the temporal muscle n05472394 a condyle on the outer side of the lower extremity of the femur n05472538 a condyle on the inner side of the lower extremity of the femur n05472681 a projection on a bone above a condyle serving for the attachment of muscles and ligaments n05472846 epicondyle near the lateral condyle of the femur n05472959 thin projections forming a fringe (especially around the ovarian end of the Fallopian tube) n05473104 (anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra n05473318 small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals n05473507 small abnormal bony outgrowth n05473593 a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather n05473735 a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell; "the papillae of the tongue" n05473928 the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle; "nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neurotransmitters" n05474195 the junction between a nerve fiber and the muscle it supplies n05474346 any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body n05474738 a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands n05474976 a nerve fiber that carries impulses toward the muscles or glands n05475134 a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system n05475397 a nerve fiber that carries impulses toward the central nervous system n05475562 a bundle of sensory nerve fibers going to the thalamus n05475681 a bundle of fibers (especially nerve fibers) n05475878 a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain n05476094 a bundle of nerve fibers passing from one side to the other of the brain or spinal cord n05476256 any of the 12 paired nerves that originate in the brain stem n05476592 any nerve whose activity tends to reduce the activity or tone of the body part it serves n05476754 a bundle of myelinated neurons joining different parts of the brain n05476915 either half of the cerebrum n05477112 the cerebral hemisphere to the left of the corpus callosum that controls the right half of the body n05477305 pear-shaped neural structure on either side of the brain in the rhinencephalon n05477510 the cerebral hemisphere to the right of the corpus callosum that controls the left half of the body n05477686 a center in the cerebral hemispheres that governs the sense of smell in lower animals; in humans it seems to mediate complex emotional behavior n05477946 a collective term for numerous olfactory filaments in the nasal mucosa n05478139 one of two enlargements at the terminus of the olfactory nerve at the base of the brain just above the nasal cavities n05478336 the cranial nerve that serves the retina n05478526 supplies extrinsic muscles of the eye n05478684 either of the two cranial nerves on either side that control the superior oblique muscles of the eyes n05478896 the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication n05479108 a small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye n05479314 cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles n05479503 a composite sensory nerve supplying the hair cells of the vestibular organ and the hair cells of the cochlea n05479786 sensory nerve to the pharynx and back of the tongue; motor fibers innervate muscles that elevate the pharynx and larynx; includes parasympathetic fibers to the otic ganglion n05480076 a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera n05480401 arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the nerve n05480607 supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles n05480794 the portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord n05481095 that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord n05481549 the part of the brain having the most recent phylogenetic origin; the cerebral cortex and related parts n05481746 the cortical part of the neencephalon n05481870 the olfactory cortex of the cerebrum n05481997 the part of the hindbrain that develops into the pons and the cerebellum n05482129 the more primitive parts of the brain phylogenetically; most structures other than the cerebral cortex n05482328 the two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers n05482529 the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges n05482676 the middle of the 3 meninges n05482800 the highly vascular innermost of the 3 meninges n05482922 a space in the meninges beneath the arachnoid membrane and above the pia mater that contains the cerebrospinal fluid n05483122 the complex network of unmyelinated axones, dendrites, and glial branches that form the bulk of the central nervous system's grey matter and in which nerve cell bodies are embedded n05483388 greyish nervous tissue containing cell bodies as well as fibers; forms the cerebral cortex consisting of unmyelinated neurons n05483677 whitish nervous tissue of the CNS consisting of neurons and their myelin sheaths n05483890 the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain n05484198 the funnel-shaped stalk connecting the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus n05484355 the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature n05484573 the anterior part of the anterior pituitary n05484711 a thin piece of tissue that has become part of the posterior pituitary n05484862 the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature n05485098 a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin n05485314 cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones n05485554 a major division of the vertebrate brain; situated above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum in humans n05485856 either of two lateral lobes of the cerebellum n05485988 a large laminar nucleus of grey matter within the white matter of each cerebral hemisphere n05486159 the narrow central part of the cerebellum between the two hemispheres n05486319 the anterior lobe of the cerebellum which was one of the earliest parts of the hindbrain to develop in mammals n05486510 the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum n05486920 any of various regions of the cerebral cortex n05487224 cortical areas that are neither motor or sensory but are thought to be involved in higher processing of information n05487423 one of four small oval masses that protrude slightly from the underside of the thalamus and function as synaptic centers on the way to the cerebral cortex n05487694 a neural structure that serves as a processing station on the way from the retina to the occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex n05487941 a neural structure that serves as the last of a series of processing centers along the auditory pathway from the cochlea to the temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex n05488223 the cortical area that receives auditory information from the medial geniculate body n05488385 the motor speech center in the left hemisphere of the brain in most people n05488615 one of the cortical areas mapped out on the basis of its cytoarchitecture n05488750 any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum n05488909 any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum n05489070 any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the parietal lobe of the cerebrum n05489231 any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum n05489394 a large cortical area (in the left hemisphere in most people) containing all the centers associated with language n05489640 the cortical area that influences motor movements n05489810 the areas of the brain that process and register incoming sensory information and make possible the conscious awareness of the world n05489998 an area of the cortex including the precentral gyrus and the postcentral gyrus and combining sensory and motor functions n05490204 the cortical area that receives information from the lateral geniculate body of the thalamus n05490370 the auditory word center; located in the posterior part of the superior temporal convolution in most people n05490578 the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal n05490799 the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal n05490983 the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones n05491154 the cortex of the kidney containing the glomeruli and the convoluted tubules n05491308 the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine n05491461 a broad transverse nerve tract connecting the two cerebral hemispheres n05491612 any of the important motor nerves on each side of the central nervous system that run from the sensorimotor areas of the cortex through the brainstem to motor neurons of the cranial nerve nuclei and the ventral root of the spinal cord n05491993 anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans n05492259 a folded part (as in skin or muscle) n05492426 a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain n05492655 either of two gyri on either side of the central sulcus n05492806 the convolution of the frontal lobe that is bounded in back by the central sulcus and that contains the motor area n05493002 the external surface of the body overlying the heart and stomach n05493141 the convolution of parietal lobe that is bounded in front by the central sulcus n05493303 (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part; "ear lobe" n05493650 a small lobe or subdivision of a lobe n05493758 that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying directly behind the forehead n05493992 the anterior part of the frontal lobe n05494130 that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying below the crown of the head n05494365 that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying in the back of the head n05494617 the part of the occipital cortex that receives the fibers of the optic radiation from the lateral geniculate body and is the primary receptive area for vision n05494933 that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying inside the temples of the head n05495172 lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata); "the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning" n05495571 an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior n05495981 the anterior portion of the brain; the part of the brain that develops from the anterior part of the neural tube n05496261 a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system; has a central role in the formation of memories n05496592 a long curved structure on the medial surface of the cerebral hemispheres; the cortical part of the limbic system n05496802 the anterior division of the forebrain; the cerebrum and related parts of the hypothalamus n05496990 the posterior division of the forebrain; connects the cerebral hemispheres with the mesencephalon n05497363 any of several masses of subcortical grey matter at the base of each cerebral hemisphere that seem to be involved in the regulation of voluntary movement n05497741 a tail-shaped basal ganglion located in a lateral ventricle of the brain n05497922 a layer of grey matter in the brain adjacent to the lenticular nucleus n05498048 a basal ganglion shaped like a lens and including the outer reddish putamen and the inner pale yellow pallidum n05498300 the inner pale yellow part of the lenticular nucleus n05498460 the outer reddish part of the lenticular nucleus n05498581 an oval mass of grey matter located in the caudal part of the subthalamus; associated with the striate body n05498773 a system of functionally related neural structures in the brain that are involved in emotional behavior n05499044 the ventral part of the thalamus n05499172 large egg-shaped structures of grey matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon n05499379 a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system n05499542 a striped mass of white and grey matter located in front of the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere; consists of the caudate nucleus and the lenticular nucleus n05499828 the middle portion of the brain n05500006 a layer of deeply pigmented grey matter in the midbrain; associated with the striate body; is involved in metabolic disturbances associated with Parkinson's disease and with Huntington's disease n05500312 an essential visual center between the retina and the striate cortex n05500465 an essential auditory center in the midbrain n05500594 the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem n05500812 the posterior part of the hindbrain in developing vertebrates; forms the medulla oblongata in adults n05500992 a band of nerve fibers linking the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum with the midbrain n05501185 the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus n05501485 any fine network (especially one in the body composed of cells or blood vessels) n05501711 any network of neurons or nuclei that function together to perform some function in the body n05501932 any histologically identifiable mass of neural cell bodies in the brain or spinal cord n05502090 a complex neural network in the central core of the brainstem; monitors the state of the body and functions in such processes as arousal and sleep and attention and muscle tone n05502375 the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function n05502556 one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid n05502855 an irregular ventricle between the third ventricle and the central canal of the spinal cord n05503009 a narrow ventricle in the midplane below the corpus callosum; communicates with the fourth ventricle via the Sylvian aqueduct n05503196 either of two horseshoe-shaped ventricles one in each cerebral hemisphere; they communicate with the third ventricle via the foramen of Monro n05503401 a canal connecting the third and fourth ventricles n05503555 a radial arrangement of nerve fibers connecting different parts of the brain n05503705 a major part of the central nervous system which conducts sensory and motor nerve impulses to and from the brain; a long tubelike structure extending from the base of the brain through the vertebral canal to the upper lumbar region n05504107 clear liquid produced in the ventricles of the brain; fills and protects cavities in the brain and spinal cord n05504336 the section of the nervous system lying outside the brain and spinal cord n05504532 the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands n05504807 largest branch of the brachial plexus; extends down the humerus to the lateral epicondyle where it divides into one branch that goes to the skin on the back of the hand and another that goes to the underlying extensor muscles n05505131 originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels n05505479 any of several nerves of the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system that innervate viscera and blood vessels n05505679 originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils; dilates blood vessels n05506034 a network of nerves formed by cervical and thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the arm and parts of the shoulder n05506229 a plexus of nerves supplying the heart and nearby structures n05506369 a plexus of nerves surrounding the internal carotid artery n05506507 a nerve plexus lying beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle n05506648 a vascular plexus of the cerebral ventricles that regulate intraventricular pressure n05506832 a small plexus formed by the fifth sacral and coccygeal nerves n05506976 a plexus of nerves serving the pelvic viscera n05507109 a plexus of nerves formed by the ventral branches of the first four lumbar nerves n05507268 a lymphatic plexus located along the lower portion of the aorta and iliac vessels n05507427 a nerve plexus formed by the ventral divisions of the coccygeal and sacral and lumbar nerves; supplies the lower limbs and perineum and coccygeal area n05507642 a plexus of autonomic nerves n05507756 a plexus of unmyelinated fibers and postganglionic autonomic cell bodies in the muscular coat of the esophagus and stomach and intestines n05507977 an autonomic plexus that accompanies an artery n05508113 a plexus of nerves serving the teeth n05508211 a plexus of veins draining the region of the pterygoid muscles and draining into the internal maxillary and anterior facial veins n05508403 one of two autonomic nerve plexuses in each lung n05508534 a nerve plexus formed by the 4th and 5th lumbar and 1st, 2nd, 3rd sacral nerves; supplies the pelvic region and lower limbs n05508735 a large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach n05508943 a slight depression in the midline just below the sternum (where a blow can affect the solar plexus) n05509146 organs and tissues involved in the production and maturation of gametes and in their union and subsequent development as offspring n05509452 the system that includes all organs involved in reproduction and in the formation and voidance of urine n05509889 the system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide; in terrestrial animals this is accomplished by breathing n05510173 the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n05510358 the bronchi and lungs n05510506 the nose and throat and trachea n05510702 the body's system of sense organs n05510907 a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose n05511061 the organs and tubes involved in the production and excretion of urine n05511286 the vessels and tissue that carry or circulate fluids such as blood or lymph or sap through the body of an animal or plant n05511618 the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body n05511975 the system of blood vessels and structures through which blood moves in a fetus n05512139 a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas) n05512337 a membranous sac for temporary retention of urine n05512505 entrance or opening to a hollow organ or tube (especially the vaginal opening); "the introitus of the vagina" n05512670 the orifice through which urine is discharged n05512835 either of a pair of thick-walled tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder n05513020 duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and which serves as the male genital duct n05513302 any organ involved in sexual reproduction n05513529 the reproductive system of females n05513807 the reproductive system of males n05514081 external sex organ n05514272 human external genital organs collectively especially of a female n05514410 external female sex organs; "in England `fanny' is vulgar slang for female genitals" n05514717 the reproductive organs of a woman n05514905 external male sex organs n05515157 the reproductive organs of a man n05515287 (vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone n05515545 hermaphroditic gonad that contains both testicular and ovarian tissue n05515670 a structure resembling a bag in an animal n05516067 (radiology) organ intended to receive the therapeutic dose of a radioactive substance n05516230 (endocrinology) organ most affected by a particular hormone n05516366 one of the small sacs or saclike dilations in a compound gland n05516554 a small fluid-filled sac located between movable parts of the body especially at joints n05516711 a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid n05516848 (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican) n05517145 a membranous pouch inside the mouth of many rodents (as a gopher) n05517268 an external abdominal pouch in most marsupials where newborn offspring are suckled n05517406 the external pouch that contains the testes n05517578 a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid) n05517837 (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid n05518094 any small spherical group of cells containing a cavity n05518257 a small tubular cavity containing the root of a hair; small muscles and sebaceous glands are associated with them n05518449 a vascular body in a mammalian ovary enclosing a developing egg n05518614 yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum; it degenerates after a few days unless pregnancy has begun n05518870 either of a pair of tubes conducting the egg from the ovary to the uterus n05519085 a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus n05519401 the space inside the uterus between the cervical canal and the Fallopian tubes n05519559 a spindle-shaped canal extending from the uterus to the vagina n05519707 the epithelial tissue of the endometrium n05519820 (pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus; thickens under hormonal control and (if pregnancy does not occur) is shed in menstruation; if pregnancy occurs it is shed along with the placenta at parturition n05520168 the smooth muscle forming the wall of the uterus n05520292 an artificially made microscopic vesicle into which nucleic acids can be packaged; used in molecular biology as a transducing vector n05520479 membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta n05520699 the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus n05520965 the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus after the baby is born n05521111 the lower part of the female reproductive tract; a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus; "the vagina receives the penis during coitus"; "the vagina is elastic enough to allow the passage of a fetus" n05521514 obscene terms for female genitals n05521636 external parts of the female genitalia n05521934 a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin n05522148 hymen that is completely closed so that menstrual blood cannot flow out n05522283 a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women n05522456 a liplike structure that bounds a bodily orifice (especially any of the four labiate folds of a woman's vulva) n05522674 the two outer folds of the vulva n05522784 the fissure between the labia majora n05522998 the two inner folds of the vulva n05523108 the space between the labia minora containing the orifice of the urethra n05523269 an organ containing erectile tissue n05523420 a female sexual organ homologous to the penis n05523629 either of two glands that discharge a component of seminal fluid into the urethra; homologous to Bartholin's gland in the female n05523859 either of the two posterior vestibular glands that secrete a lubricating mucus; homologous to Cowper's gland in the male n05524062 mucus-secreting glands in the mucosa of the uterine cervix n05524243 any of the numerous long convoluted tubules in the testis which are the sites where spermatozoa mature n05524430 a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced n05524615 one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens; "she kicked him in the balls and got away" n05525100 a man's testicles (from Cockney rhyming slang: cobbler's awl rhymes with ball) n05525252 the reproductive organs of a man n05525391 a testis that fails to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops; "undescended testicles have an increased risk for cancer" n05525628 a convoluted tubule in each testis; carries sperm to vas deferens n05525807 network of tubules carrying sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the vasa efferentia n05525970 the several highly convoluted tubules that lead from the rete testis to the vas deferens and form the head of the epididymis n05526175 a duct that carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct n05526384 the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism) n05526713 obscene terms for penis n05526860 an abnormally small penis n05526957 a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis n05527085 a fold of skin covering the tip of the clitoris n05527216 the efferent duct of the testis in man n05527389 a part of the seminal duct formed by the duct from the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens; passes through the prostate gland n05527597 either of a pair of glands located on either side of the male urinary bladder that open into the vas deferens and that secrete many components of semen during ejaculation n05527848 a structure resembling a cord that suspends the testis within the scrotum and contains the vas deferens and other vessels and nerves n05528060 any organ involved in the process of respiration n05528245 organ in many arachnids containing many thin folds of membrane resembling the leaves of a book n05528395 a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways n05528604 either of the two cavities lying between the floor of the cranium and the roof of the mouth and extending from the face to the pharynx n05528854 cavity forming the upper part of the pharynx n05529012 cavity formed by the pharynx at the back of the mouth n05529159 the lower part of the pharynx n05529286 a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx); "hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"; "enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children" n05529729 a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech n05530092 either of two small cartilages at the back of the larynx to which the vocal folds are attached n05530296 the largest cartilage of the larynx n05530429 either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx n05530657 either of the upper two vocal cords that are not involved in vocalization n05530871 either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them n05531161 body structure given shape by cartilage n05531379 a duct with cartilaginous walls n05531511 either of the two main branches of the trachea n05531666 any of the smallest bronchial ducts; ending in alveoli n05531814 membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi n05532050 one of the tubules forming the respiratory system of most insects and many arachnids n05532225 tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination n05532641 the alimentary canal (especially of an embryo or a coelenterate) n05532795 any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract n05532944 any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion n05533212 a large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva; in human beings it is located in front of and below each ear n05533392 a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue n05533635 a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue n05533948 the passage between the pharynx and the stomach n05534174 the short part of the esophagus extending downward from the diaphragm to the stomach n05534333 the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus n05534578 the caudal part of the alimentary canal in vertebrate embryos n05534712 the longest part of the alimentary canal; where digestion is completed n05534955 the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum n05535095 a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum n05535247 the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum n05535367 the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum n05535484 beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces n05535869 the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted n05536178 an abnormal enlargement of the colon; can be congenital (as in Hirschsprung's disease) or acquired (as when children refuse to defecate) n05536370 the cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens; "the appendix is an offshoot of the cecum" n05536638 valve between the ileum of the small intestine and the cecum of the large intestine; prevents material from flowing back from the large to the small intestine n05536858 the part of the large intestine that extends across the abdominal cavity and joins the ascending to the descending colon n05537060 the part of the large intestine that ascends from the cecum to the transverse colon n05537243 the part of the large intestine that descends from the transverse colon to the sigmoid colon n05537417 the s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum n05537576 a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch n05537806 the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus n05538016 the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal n05538215 vulgar slang for anus n05538338 a congenital defect of the anus; there is partial or complete obstruction of the anal opening n05538494 the general region between the anus and the genital organs n05538625 the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains; "he stuck his head out the window" n05539012 the part of the head between the ears n05539138 the head of a human being n05539370 a head shaped like a bullet n05539454 informal terms for a human head n05539595 the top of the head n05539717 the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head n05539834 the muscle and aponeurosis and skin covering the cranium n05539947 the skin that covers the top of the head; "they wanted to take his scalp as a trophy" n05540121 the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates n05540407 the dome of the skull n05540513 the part of the skull that encloses the brain n05540976 back part of the head or skull n05541097 the front part of the head or skull (including the forehead) n05541231 the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: includes the upper part of the orbits n05541509 either prominence of the frontal bone above each orbit n05541645 either of two skull bones between the frontal and occipital bones and forming the top and sides of the cranium n05541872 a saucer-shaped membrane bone that forms the back of the skull n05542052 prominence on the outer surface of the occipital bone n05542193 process of the temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull n05542416 extends from the base of the temporal bone n05542539 two bony processes descending from the body of the sphenoid bone n05542686 a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament n05542893 an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull) n05543177 a joint so articulated as to move freely n05543425 corresponds to the bregma when bones have ossified n05543541 the irregularly shaped area on either side of the cranium where the frontal bone and the anterior tip of the parietal bone and the temporal bone and the greater wing of the sphenoid bone meet; corresponds to the pterion when bones have ossified n05543917 the suture between the parietal and frontal bones of the skull n05544078 the suture between two halves of the frontal bone (usually obliterated by the age of 6) n05544264 the suture between the two maxillae of the upper jawbone n05544432 the suture between the two nasal bones n05544575 the suture between the occipital and parietal bones n05544725 the suture between the occipital and the temporal bones; a continuation of the lamboid suture n05544906 the suture between the parietal and the temporal bones n05545047 the suture uniting the two parietal bones n05545212 any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus n05545439 a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure n05545611 the small opening (on both the right and left sides) that connects the third ventricle in the diencephalon with the lateral ventricle in the cerebral hemisphere n05545879 the large opening at the base of the cranium through which the spinal cord passes n05546040 the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth n05546298 a jaw; "I'll hit him on the chops" n05546383 a slender process of the temporal bone that strengthens the zygomatic arch n05546540 the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body; "he admired her long graceful neck"; "the horse won by a neck" n05546997 an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal n05547149 (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs n05547313 a thick short powerful neck n05547396 the back side of the neck n05547508 the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone n05547904 the passage between the back of the mouth and the pharynx n05548032 an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface n05548203 a surgically created shunt (usually around a damaged part) n05548314 shunt that is created surgically between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava so that blood from the abdominal organs can bypass the liver n05548521 a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another; "an arteriovenus shunt" n05548726 a cavity having the shape of a tube n05548840 the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm n05549061 a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula n05549350 a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm n05549576 the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder; "they were up to their armpits in water" n05549830 the body excluding the head and neck and limbs; "they moved their arms and legs and bodies" n05550330 any of several muscles of the trunk n05550494 muscles that rotate the scapula and elevate the rib cage n05550688 skeletal muscle that draws the rib cage backward and downward n05550908 a thin quadrilateral muscle at the junction of the thoracic and lumbar regions; acts to counteract the pull of the diaphragm on the ribs to which it is attached n05551142 a thin quadrilateral muscle of the upper and dorsal part of the thorax; acts to elevate the upper ribs n05551318 either the left or right half of a body; "he had a pain in his side" n05551494 the chest of a woman n05551617 the chest of a man n05551711 either of two large muscles of the chest n05551939 a skeletal muscle that adducts and rotates the arm n05552106 a skeletal muscle that draws down the scapula or raises the ribs n05552287 muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration n05552467 any skeletal muscle that draws a body part down n05552607 the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates n05553049 the cavity in the vertebrate body enclosed by the ribs between the diaphragm and the neck and containing the lungs and heart n05553288 the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen; "he beat his breast in anger" n05553486 a person's breast or chest n05553618 the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen n05553768 the bony enclosing wall of the chest n05553897 the line formed by a groove between two parts (especially the separation between a woman's breasts) n05554051 ducts of the mammary gland that carry milk to the nipple n05554189 milk-secreting organ of female mammals n05554405 either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman n05554653 the small projection of a mammary gland n05554804 small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite n05555017 small space in a tissue or body part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing n05555167 one of many small glands of the uterine cervix that secrete mucus n05555294 a gland that opens into the vestibule of the vagina; secretions lubricate the vagina during coitus n05555473 the middle area of the human torso (usually in front); "young American women believe that a bare midriff is fashionable" n05555688 the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips n05555840 a very slender waist n05555917 a protruding abdomen n05556071 slang for a paunch n05556204 excess fat around the waistline n05556325 either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh n05556472 the hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings n05556595 a scar where the umbilical cord was attached; "you were not supposed to show your navel on television"; "they argued whether or not Adam had a navel"; "she had a tattoo just above her bellybutton" n05556943 the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis n05557339 the muscles of the abdomen n05557500 the back of the body of a vertebrate or any analogous surface (as the upper or outer surface of an organ or appendage or part); "the dorsum of the foot" n05557723 the soft belly or underside of an animal's body n05557839 a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso n05558078 a flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavity n05558345 the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm n05558555 the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs n05558717 the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; "his back was nicely tanned" n05559023 the slender part of the back n05559122 a broad flat muscle on either side of the back n05559256 the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?" n05559727 either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump n05559908 an external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm" n05560244 one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper n05560631 the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed n05560787 a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle n05561390 the leg from the knee to foot n05561507 a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion n05561707 informal terms for the leg; "fever left him weak on his sticks" n05561834 a leg bowed outward at the knee (or below the knee) n05562015 you own legs; "I traveled on shank's mare" n05562161 long thin legs n05562249 the part of the leg between the hip and the knee n05562595 the upper side of the thighs of a seated person; "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap" n05562756 the part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle n05562902 the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle n05563034 the extremity of the limb in vertebrates n05563266 the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint; "his bare feet projected from his trousers"; "armored from head to foot" n05563770 a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb n05564229 the arm from the elbow to the fingertips n05564323 the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist n05564590 the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; "he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt" n05565064 a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting) n05565192 large strong hand (as of a fighter); "wait till I get my hooks on him" n05565337 the hand that is on the right side of the body; "he writes with his right hand but pitches with his left"; "hit him with quick rights to the body" n05565548 the hand that is on the left side of the body; "jab with your left" n05565696 the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers n05565937 the fleshy area of the palm at the base of the thumb n05566097 a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates n05566366 the fifth digit; the little finger or little toe n05566504 any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb); "her fingers were long and thin" n05566919 that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso n05567117 the end (tip) of a finger n05567217 the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb n05567381 the finger next to the thumb n05567489 the third finger (especially of the left hand) n05567604 the second finger; between the index finger and the ring finger n05567727 the finger farthest from the thumb n05567875 arises from the sacral plexus and passes about halfway down the thigh where it divides into the common peroneal and tibial nerves n05568104 one of a pair of nerves that originate from lumbar nerves and supply the muscles and skin of the anterior part of the thigh n05568349 a branch of the femoral nerve that supplies cutaneous branches to the inner aspect of the leg and foot n05568550 one of a pair of nerves that arises from cervical spinal roots and passes down the thorax to innervate the diaphragm and control breathing n05568767 a nerve running along the inner side of the arm and passing near the elbow; supplies intrinsic muscles of the hand and the skin of the medial side of the hand n05569053 any of the 31 pairs of nerves emerging from each side of the spinal cord (each attached to the cord by two roots: ventral and dorsal) n05569427 any of eight pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the cervical section of the spinal cord n05569577 the lowest pair of spinal nerves n05569690 any of five pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the lumbar section of the spinal cord n05569835 any of five pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the sacral region of the spinal cord n05569979 any of twelve pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the thoracic region of the spinal cord n05570129 any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh n05570396 the outermost of the three gluteal muscles n05570500 the middle of the three gluteal muscles n05570600 the innermost of the three gluteal muscles n05570704 one of the tendons at the back of the knee n05570839 a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening n05571132 the valve between the distal end of the esophagus and the stomach; the physiological sphincter at the esophagogastric junction n05571341 the junction between the esophagus and the stomach epithelium n05571501 a sphincter that is not recognizable at autopsy because its resting arrangement cannot be distinguished from adjacent tissue n05571713 the sphincter muscle of the anus n05571904 an external ring of striated muscle surrounding the anus n05572057 an internal ring of smooth muscle formed by circular fibers of the rectum n05572227 a striated sphincter muscle that constricts the urethra n05572396 the sphincter muscle of the urinary bladder; made up of a thickened muscular layer of bladder around the urethral opening n05572629 the smooth muscle sphincter of the common bile duct n05572782 the smooth muscle sphincter of the main pancreatic duct n05572940 a ring of smooth muscle surrounding the iris n05573099 the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum n05573306 any of several muscles that cause an attached structure to become tense or firm n05573474 a small muscle in the middle ear that tenses to protect the eardrum n05573602 hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella n05573895 the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee n05574151 one of the bony prominences developed near the upper extremity of the femur to which muscles are attached n05574332 the muscular back part of the shank n05574519 the middle of the calf; half way between the knee and ankle n05574633 the muscle in the back part of the leg that forms the greater part of the calf; responsible for the plantar flexion of the foot n05574862 either of two muscles of the abdomen and pelvis that flex the trunk and rotate the thigh n05575002 any of several muscles of the upper back that help move the shoulder blade n05575185 rhomboid muscle that draws the scapula toward the spinal column n05575374 rhomboid muscle that draws the scapula toward the vertebral column and slightly upward n05575582 a broad flat muscle in the calf of the leg under the gastrocnemius muscle n05575743 either of two flat muscles that extend from the upper vertebrae to the base of the skull and serve to rotate or flex or extend the head and neck n05575960 muscle of the lower leg that is involved in moving the foot n05576074 muscle descending from the sphenoid bone to the lower jaw n05576194 a more or less rounded anatomical body or mass; "the ball at the base of the thumb"; "he stood on the balls of his feet" n05576421 a foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out n05576573 a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet) n05576827 the short lateral arch formed by the heads of the metatarsals n05576950 the arch of the foot n05577060 an instep flattened so the entire sole rests on the ground n05577190 the underside of the foot n05577304 the tip of a toe n05577410 one of the digits of the foot n05577654 forepart of a hoof n05577741 the first largest innermost toe n05577866 a deformed toe which is bent in a clawlike arch n05577969 the fifth smallest outermost toe n05578095 the back part of the human foot n05578251 a freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions n05578442 a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus n05578740 a large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf n05578911 an encircling or ringlike structure n05579053 the biceps muscle of the thigh; it flexes the knee and rotates the leg laterally n05579239 any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm) n05579436 a muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm n05579604 any skeletal muscle having three origins (but especially the triceps brachii) n05579753 the skeletal muscle having three origins that extends the forearm when it contracts n05579944 hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped n05580286 any of the joints between the phalanges of the fingers or toes n05580416 a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane n05580662 a point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surface; a sharp tingling sensation results when the nerve is knocked against the bone; "the funny bone is not humerus" n05580929 a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral) n05581161 lamina of the vertebral arch; the flattened posterior part of the vertebral arch from which the spinous process extends n05581349 any flat platelike body structure or part n05581514 any rigid body structure composed primarily of keratin n05581693 horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits n05581932 the dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail n05582038 the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail n05582191 the formative tissue at the base of a nail n05582305 the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded n05582513 a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc n05582690 any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons n05582859 (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient n05583158 tissue that is taken from one site and grafted to another site on the same person; "skin from his thigh replaced the burned skin on his arms" n05583386 tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup; recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft n05583624 tissue from an animal of one species used as a temporary graft (as in cases of severe burns) on an individual of another species n05583822 the connective tissue that forms a scar; consists of fibroblasts in new scars and collagen fibers in old scars n05584008 a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures n05584152 the supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma) n05584265 the nail at the end of a finger n05584390 the nail of the thumb n05584486 the nail at the end of a toe n05584605 toenail having its free tip or edges embedded in the surrounding flesh n05584746 a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected n05584928 a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones n05585205 a joint of a finger when the fist is closed n05585383 the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal n05585665 any structure created by the skeleton of an organism n05585999 any tubular or pillar-like supporting structure in the body n05586111 a skeletal support to which the forelimbs of vertebrates are attached n05586280 the bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans n05586446 the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates) n05586759 the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs n05587034 the part of the skeleton that includes the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle and the upper and lower limbs n05587288 the part of the skeleton that includes the skull and spinal column and sternum and ribs n05587531 a skeletal muscle of the trunk or head n05587628 one of two processes that extend from each vertebra and provide the point of articulation for the ribs n05587814 a structure arising ventrally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the caudal blood vessels n05587997 a structure arising dorsally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the spinal cord n05588174 the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back" n05588551 one of 7 vertebrae in the human spine located in the neck region n05588746 the 1st cervical vertebra n05588840 the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head n05588991 a toothlike process at the back of 2nd vertebra of the neck n05589132 one of 12 vertebrae in the human vertebral column; thoracic vertebrae extend from the seventh cervical vertebra down to the first lumbar vertebra n05589378 one of 5 vertebrae in the human vertebral column; lumbar vertebrae extend from the twelfth thoracic vertebra down to the sacral vertebrae n05589596 one of 5 vertebrae in the human spine that fuse in the adult to form the sacrum n05589756 one of 4 vertebrae in the human coccyx n05589896 a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body n05590144 any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing n05590366 one of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone; turns head obliquely to the opposite side; when acting together they flex the neck and extend the head n05590740 either of two muscles in the shoulder region that move the shoulders and arms n05590939 teres muscle that moves the arm and rotates it medially n05591096 teres muscle that adducts the arm and rotates it laterally n05591256 either of two skeletal muscle in each leg arising from the tibia; provides for movement of the foot n05591503 a muscle running from the tibia to the first metatarsal and cuneiform bones n05591661 a deep muscle of the leg n05591770 either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms n05591999 one of the first seven ribs in a human being which attach to the sternum n05592126 a riblike part of a plant or animal (such as a middle rib of a leaf or a thickened vein of an insect wing) n05592302 the cartilages that connect the sternum and the ends of the ribs; its elasticity allows the chest to move in respiration n05592504 the end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused n05592733 the main (mid) section of a long bone n05592870 the growing part of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphysis n05593017 a bone in the arm n05593181 bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow n05593318 the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm n05593476 the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm n05593654 process of the ulna that forms the outer bump of the elbow and fits into the fossa of the humerus when the arm is extended n05593871 the part of the hand between the carpus and phalanges n05594037 a bone of the leg n05594201 the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle n05594367 the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle n05594568 the skeleton of the human foot between the toes and the tarsus; the corresponding part of the foot in birds or of the hind foot in quadrupeds n05594822 the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively n05595083 (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion) n05595531 a freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone n05595837 the rounded end of a bone that fits into a rounded cavity in another bone to form a joint; "the head of the humerus" n05596004 the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum n05596224 the cup-shaped hollow in the hipbone into which the head of the femur fits to form a ball-and-socket joint n05596442 a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter n05596651 the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates n05597050 the space bounded by the bones of the pelvis and containing the pelvic viscera n05597188 a freely moving joint in which movement is limited to rotation; "the articulation of the radius and ulna in the arm is a pivot joint" n05597436 the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk n05597594 the region of the hips and groin and lower abdomen n05597734 the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals n05597980 any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) n05598147 the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals; "he has a cold in the nose" n05598707 informal terms for the nose n05598868 informal term for the nose n05598982 a nose curved downward like the beak of a hawk n05599084 the human nose (especially when it is large) n05599203 the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose; "her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose" n05599398 a short nose; flattened and turned up at the end n05599501 a nose with a prominent slightly aquiline bridge n05599617 the protruding part of the lower jaw n05599769 a fold of fatty tissue under the chin n05599874 a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin; "His dimple appeared whenever he smiled" n05600030 a long thin lower jaw n05600109 either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose n05600270 either one of the two posterior openings at the back of the nasal cavity leading to the nasopharynx n05600431 any of the openings to the nasal cavities that allow air to flow through the cavities to the pharynx n05600637 the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear; "he washed his face"; "I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news" n05601198 the part of an animal corresponding to the human face n05601357 the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) n05601662 a large fat human face n05601758 the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin; "an expression of pleasure crossed his features"; "his lineaments were very regular" n05602132 any of the skeletal muscles of the face n05602304 muscle extending from the temporal fossa to the coronoid process of the mandible; acts to raise the mandible and close the jaws n05602548 the part of the face above the eyes n05602683 the flat area on either side of the forehead; "the veins in his temple throbbed" n05602835 either side of the face below the eyes n05602982 a fullness and looseness of the flesh of the lower cheek and jaw (characteristic of aging) n05603160 the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth n05603342 any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane n05603475 a ridge on the frontal bone above the eye socket n05603650 (pathology) an abnormal outgrowth or enlargement of some part of the body n05603854 an abnormal growth or excrescence (especially a warty excrescence on the valves of the heart) n05604022 the remains of a body part that was functional at an earlier stage of life; "Meckel's diverticulum is the rudiment of the embryonic yolk sac" n05604254 (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure; "stomach walls" n05604434 a wall of the abdomen n05604535 (Middle Ages) one of the four fluids in the body whose balance was believed to determine your emotional and physical state; "the humors are blood and phlegm and yellow and black bile" n05604854 the membrane surrounding the heart n05604950 a supporting structure of the shoulder consisting of the muscles and tendons that attach the arm to the shoulder joint and enable the arm to move n05605192 the center in the medulla oblongata and pons that integrates sensory information about the level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and determines the signals to be sent to the respiratory muscles n05605498 (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle; "chromosomes are distributed by spindles in mitosis and meiosis" n05605762 a mass of cytoplasm containing several nuclei and enclosed in a membrane but no internal cell boundaries (as in muscle fibers) n05605944 a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid n05606247 a thin membrane in synovial (freely moving) joints that lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid n05606429 whitish cover of the testicle n05606528 whitish tunic n05606633 an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue n05606801 a cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity n05607001 (anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape n05607126 (anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape n05607271 (anatomy) a fold or wrinkle or crease; "rugae of the stomach" n05607402 (anatomy) a fold of dura mater that covers the cerebellum and supports the occipital lobes of the cerebrum n05607602 a large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation n05607863 an undifferentiated cell whose daughter cells may differentiate into other cell types (such as blood cells) n05608044 blood forming stem cells in the bone marrow; T cells and B cells arise from these stem cells n05608206 any cell that has a specific receptor for an antigen or antibody or hormone or drug, or is the focus of contact by a virus or phagocyte or nerve fiber etc. n05608419 a point one third of the way along a line drawn from the hip to the umbilicus; the point of maximum sensitivity in acute appendicitis n05608615 thick membrane around the mammalian ovum; can be penetrated by one sperm in the fertilization process; usually remains around the fertilized egg until it is implanted in the wall of the uterus n05608868 a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response n05609111 receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles) n05609524 receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasodilation and increased heart beat) n05609884 a small recess in the wall of the pharynx n05610008 a narrow elongated opening or fissure between two symmetrical parts n05610198 the space between the two true vocal folds n05610365 the opening between the false vocal folds n05610520 either (free) end of a eukaryotic chromosome; "telomeres act as caps to keep the sticky ends of chromosomes from randomly clumping together" n05610734 thin trapezoidal bone of the skull forming the posterior and inferior parts of the nasal septum n05610919 any of the tiny soft bones found in the sutures between cranial bones n05611062 (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure n05611221 small beltlike zone n05611302 that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head" n05611684 an informal British expression for head or mind; "use your noddle" n05611822 an abstract mental location; "he has a special place in my thoughts"; "a place in my heart"; "a political system with no place for the less prominent groups" n05612067 knowledge that is available to anyone n05612241 anything generally known to everyone n05612358 the body of ideas that determine the knowledge that is intellectually certain at any particular time n05612531 knowledge of some recent fact or event that has become so commonly known that it has lost its original pertinence n05612706 public awareness; "it brought the scandal to light" n05612809 information that has become public; "all the reports were out in the open"; "the facts had been brought to the surface" n05613043 a young mind not yet affected by experience (according to John Locke) n05613170 (psychoanalysis) the conscious mind n05613274 that part of the mind wherein psychic activity takes place of which the person is unaware n05613478 psychic activity just below the level of awareness n05613625 (psychoanalysis) that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience n05613794 (psychoanalysis) primitive instincts and energies underlying all psychic activity n05613962 the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas n05614175 the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations n05614476 good discernment (either visually or as if visually); "she has an eye for fresh talent"; "he has an artist's eye" n05614657 sound practical judgment; "Common sense is not so common"; "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples"; "fortunately she had the good sense to run away" n05615028 reasoned and reasonable judgment; "it made a certain kind of logic" n05615147 common sense; "she has great social nous" n05615258 good judgment in avoiding trouble or accidents on the road n05615373 good judgment n05615500 knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion" n05615749 discretion in keeping secret information n05615869 judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care" n05616092 lacking good judgment n05616246 possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination" n05616786 the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something n05616955 a supply of ways of accomplishing something; "every good mechanic has a large bag of tricks" n05617107 ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight n05617310 the ability to lead; "he believed that leadership can be taught" n05617467 the leadership ability of a military general n05617606 the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience n05618056 mental ability; "he's got plenty of brains but no common sense" n05618293 the capacity to understand a broad range of topics; "a teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject"; "a man distinguished by the largeness and scope of his views" n05618607 intellectual breadth; "the very capaciousness of the idea meant that agreement on fundamentals was unnecessary"; "his unselfishness gave him great intellectual roominess" n05618849 knowledge and intellectual ability; "he reads to improve his mind"; "he has a keen intellect" n05619059 intelligence that is manifested in the performance of tasks requiring little or no use of language n05619226 intelligence in the use and comprehension of language n05619345 intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay n05619553 intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind; "nimbleness of wit and imagination" n05619743 unusual mental ability n05619903 a sudden or striking display of brilliance; "coruscations of great wit" n05620050 (music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music) n05620190 a brilliant display of wit n05620294 intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules n05620468 a quick and penetrating intelligence; "he argued with great acuteness"; "I admired the keenness of his mind" n05620754 an acute intelligence (an analogy based on the well-known sharpness of steel traps); "he's as sharp as a steel trap"; "a mind like a steel trap" n05620955 intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty n05621178 shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception n05621439 intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings) n05621808 shrewdness shown by keen insight n05621946 shrewdness demonstrated by knowledge n05622076 a shrewd ability to survive in a dangerous urban environment n05622196 the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception; "he used his wits to get ahead"; "I was scared out of my wits"; "he still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind" n05622456 inherent ability n05622617 the ability to speak two languages colloquially n05622723 inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli; "the spawning instinct in salmon"; "altruistic instincts in social animals" n05622956 the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior n05623181 an aptitude that may be developed n05623444 the capability of becoming perfect; "he believes in the ultimate perfectibility of man" n05623628 the limit of capability; "within the compass of education" n05623818 the range of vision; "out of sight of land" n05623937 ability that is inherited n05624042 natural abilities or qualities n05624254 a special way of doing something; "he had a bent for it"; "he had a special knack for getting into trouble"; "he couldn't get the hang of it" n05624461 a natural talent; "he has a flair for mathematics"; "he has a genius for interior decorating" n05624615 powerfully impressive talent n05624700 the ability to create n05625066 the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination n05625210 passing above and beyond ordinary bounds; "a flight of fancy"; "flights of rhetoric"; "flights of imagination" n05625373 exceptional creative ability n05625465 the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses; "popular imagination created a world of demons"; "imagination reveals what the world could be" n05625879 a place that exists only in imagination; a place said to exist in fictional or religious writings n05626524 the place where you are after you die n05626618 (Welsh mythology) the other world; land of fairies n05626767 (Norse mythology) the heavenly dwelling of the Norse gods (the Aesir) and slain war heroes n05626929 according to legend, an island in the Atlantic Ocean that Plato said was swallowed by an earthquake n05627083 a land imagined by Jonathan Swift where everything was enormous n05627222 an imaginary place where you say people are when they seem optimistically out of touch with reality n05627385 (Middle Ages) an imaginary land of luxury and idleness n05627514 an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers n05627682 the enchanted realm of fairies n05627785 the abode of God and the angels n05628031 the place where the just enjoy the peace of heaven after death n05628193 phrases used to refer to Heaven; "the Celestial City was Christian's goal in Bunyan's `Pilgrim's Progress'" n05628403 (Greek mythology) the abode of the blessed after death n05628565 a place or condition of ideal happiness n05628658 a beautiful garden where Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation; when they disobeyed and ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil they were driven from their paradise (the fall of man) n05628939 (Christianity) the abode of righteous souls after death n05629104 the goal towards which Christians strive n05629204 (Norse mythology) the hall in which the souls of heros slain in battle were received by Odin n05629381 (religion) the world of the dead; "No one goes to Hades with all his immense wealth"-Theognis n05629682 (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment; "Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"- John Milton; "a demon from the depths of the pit"; "Hell is paved with good intentions"-Dr. Johnson n05630145 a land imagined by Jonathan Swift where intelligent horses ruled the Yahoos n05630277 a place where the wicked are punished after death n05630409 a place of eternal fire envisaged as punishment for the damned n05630539 a land imagined by Jonathan Swift where impractical projects were pursued and practical projects neglected n05630734 a land imagined by Jonathan Swift that was inhabited by tiny people n05630874 (theology) in Roman Catholicism, the place of unbaptized but innocent or righteous souls (such as infants and virtuous individuals) n05631076 an imaginary place for lost or neglected things n05631175 (Norse mythology) the abode of humans in Norse mythology n05631304 a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination n05631449 (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins n05631681 an imaginary kingdom in central Europe; often used as a scene for intrigue and romance n05631841 any imaginary place where spiritual beings (demons or fairies or angels or the like) abide; "science has emptied the spirit world of its former inhabitants" n05632056 an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal n05632175 an imaginary realm of marvels or wonders n05632272 a kind of imagination that was held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination n05632446 imagination unrestricted by reality; "a schoolgirl fantasy" n05632732 a fantastic but vain hope (from fantasies induced by the opium pipe); "I have this pipe dream about being emperor of the universe" n05632927 an imaginary life lived in a fantasy world n05633044 something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality) n05633228 a prolonged fantasy world invented by children; can have a definite geography and language and history n05633385 the creation of something in the mind n05633672 the power of creative imagination n05633860 the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems; "a man of resource" n05634059 a collection of resources; "he dipped into his intellectual armory to find an answer" n05634219 the invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose; "his testimony was a concoction"; "she has no peer in the concoction of mystery stories" n05634457 the faculty of contriving; inventive skill; "his skillful contrivance of answers to every problem" n05634613 the ability to think and act independently n05634767 originality by virtue of introducing new ideas n05634910 originality by virtue of being unconventional n05635055 originality by virtue of being new and surprising n05635188 the art of operating aircraft n05635321 the art of logical disputation (especially if specious) n05635448 the art of training falcons to hunt and return n05635624 the art or science of strengthening defenses n05635764 the art of preaching n05635841 the art of designing and making clocks n05635970 the art of a minstrel n05636048 artistry in performing music n05636171 the art of wine making n05636294 the art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows n05636402 the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance n05636554 the art of making and using telescopes n05636666 the art of projecting your voice so that it seems to come from another source (as from a ventriloquist's dummy) n05636887 ability to produce solutions in some problem domain; "the skill of a well-trained boxer"; "the sweet science of pugilism" n05637106 a natural skill; "he has a nose for good deals" n05637222 technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso n05637356 brilliant and showy technical skill; "in a final bravura the ballerina appeared to be floating in water"; "the music ends with a display of bravura" n05637558 an ability that has been acquired by training n05637965 ability; "he wanted to try his hand at singing" n05638063 skill in an occupation or trade n05638374 skill in handling and riding horses n05638486 the ability to read and write n05638606 skill in shooting n05638700 the skill of a master n05638778 skill in preparing mixed drinks n05638882 more than ordinary ability n05638987 a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an art" n05639431 skill with numbers and mathematics n05639556 skill as an oarsman n05639651 skill in selling; skill in persuading people to buy; "he read a book on salesmanship but it didn't help" n05639832 skill in sailing n05639941 skill in handling boats n05640040 the ability to present something (especially theatrical shows) in an attractive manner n05640184 skills that are required for the life of soldier n05640339 skill in fencing n05640433 the state of being cognitively skillful n05640729 skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge n05640924 skillfulness with the hands; "he can do any sort of work requiring handiness and dexterity" n05641089 the expertness characteristic of a professional person n05641205 being expert or having knowledge of some technical subject; "understanding affine transformations requires considerable mathematical sophistication" n05641432 being of coordinate importance, rank, or degree n05641556 the skillful and effective interaction of movements n05641720 a lack of coordination of movements n05641834 having a wide variety of skills n05641959 great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; "a good command of French" n05642175 skillful performance or ability without difficulty; "his quick adeptness was a product of good design"; "he was famous for his facility as an archer" n05642553 deftness in handling matters; "he has a master's touch" n05642678 a final touch; a crowning achievement; a culmination n05642815 adroitness in using the hands n05642947 skillfulness in speaking or writing n05643072 lack of skillfulness in speaking or writing n05643190 skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity; "practice greatly improves proficiency" n05643491 an artist's distinctive technique of applying paint with a brush n05643611 the technique of using small arms (especially in battle) n05643722 skill in domestic management n05643807 the skills involved in the work of a priest n05643908 skill in writing or staging plays n05644016 skill acquired through experience in a trade; often used to discuss skill in espionage; "instructional designers are trained in something that might be called tradecraft"; "the CIA chief of station accepted responsibility for his agents' failures of tradecraft" n05644334 skill in the management of boats n05644423 skill in carving or fashioning objects from wood n05644527 skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort; "she did the work with great efficiency" n05644727 the efficient use of resources; "economy of effort" n05644922 lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something n05645199 an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension; "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block" n05645465 an inability to write; "he had writer's block; the words wouldn't come" n05645597 a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience n05645854 the quality of being mentally slow and limited n05646039 the quality of being slow to understand n05646218 lack of normal development of intellectual capacities n05646535 retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence n05646723 severe mental deficiency n05646828 mild mental retardation n05646926 extreme mental retardation n05647015 retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot n05647156 the quality of being rash and foolish; "trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly"; "adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness" n05647451 indicative of or marked by mental vacuity and an absence of ideas; "the vacuousness of her face belied her feelings" n05647643 a lack of aptitude n05647772 a lack of talent n05647867 lack of potential for development n05648011 the capability of becoming imperfect n05648146 lack of intellectual power n05648247 a lack of cognitive skill n05648459 unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n05648756 ineptitude or awkwardness as a consequence of age or lack of practice; "his rustiness showed when he was asked to speed up" n05648953 unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency n05649116 something that demonstrates a lack of professional competency n05649256 an inability to read n05649385 a lack of creativity n05649538 a lack of creative imagination n05649628 uncreativeness due to a lack of originality n05649785 unoriginality as a result of being dull and hackneyed n05649960 something that is considered amusing not because of its originality but because of its unoriginality; "the living room was pure camp" n05650180 unoriginality as a result of being too conventional n05650329 one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind n05650579 the faculty or power of mental concentration; "keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention" n05650820 the mental faculty or power of vocal communication; "language sets homo sapiens apart from all other animals" n05651068 all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function n05651242 a language user's knowledge of words n05651399 the power of retaining and recalling past experience; "he had a good memory when he was younger" n05651680 the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination; "we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil" n05651971 the faculty through which the external world is apprehended; "in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing" n05652396 a particular sense n05652593 the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith n05652843 volition in its weakest form n05652926 (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation; "sensitivity to pain" n05653327 a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed; "dogs have a remarkable acuteness of smell" n05653475 extreme sensitivity n05653575 responsive to stimulation n05653710 excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part n05653848 sensitivity to stimuli originating outside of the body n05654052 sensitivity to stimuli originating inside of the body n05654201 sensitivity to the action of radiant energy n05654362 the ability to see; the visual faculty n05654783 normal eyesight n05654873 any of the sensory systems that mediate sensations of pressure and tickle and warmth and cold and vibration and limb position and limb movement and pain n05655119 the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands); "only sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us" n05655482 vision using the rods n05655567 sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart) n05655810 normal visual acuity, as measured by the ability to read charts at a distance of 20 feet n05655966 unusually acute vision n05656042 vision involving the use of both eyes n05656160 vision using the fovea and parafovea; the middle part of the visual field n05656294 the normal ability to see colors n05656418 vision for objects that a 20 feet or more from the viewer n05656537 normal use of the faculty of vision n05656722 vision with the fovea n05656803 vision with only one eye n05656890 vision for objects 2 feet or closer to the viewer n05656997 the ability to see in reduced illumination (as in moonlight) n05657166 normal vision in daylight; vision with sufficient illumination that the cones are active and hue is perceived n05657373 vision at the edges of the visual field using only the periphery of the retina n05657515 three-dimensional vision produced by the fusion of two slightly different views of a scene on each retina n05657718 the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired" n05657999 good hearing; "he had a keen ear"; "a good ear for pitch" n05658106 the ability to identify the pitch of a tone n05658226 the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth; "his cold deprived him of his sense of taste" n05658603 the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents n05658826 the sense of smell (especially in animals); "the hound has a good nose" n05658985 the ability to feel movements of the limbs and body n05659260 inability to sense movement n05659365 a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head n05659621 the ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts n05659856 the faculty of bodily perception; sensory systems associated with the body; includes skin senses and proprioception and the internal organs n05660268 a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps) n05660631 a method of investigation involving observation and theory to test scientific hypotheses n05660801 the use of controlled observations and measurements to test hypotheses n05660937 the principles and methods of instruction n05661118 a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students n05661294 the best method to achieve a desired result n05661400 the system of methods followed in a particular discipline n05661551 a method or system for improving the memory n05661668 a method for solving a problem; "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook" n05661825 a simple guaranteed solution for a difficult problem; "no silver bullet can make the world safe from terrorism" n05661996 a complex of methods or rules governing behavior; "they have to operate under a system they oppose"; "that language has a complex system for indicating gender" n05662532 a system that provides quantitative information about finances n05662876 a system of rules of conduct or method of practice; "he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine"; "for such a plan to work requires discipline"; n05663104 a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning n05663275 the system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression (as in arts or crafts); "he introduced a wide vocabulary of techniques" n05663491 a system of rules for placing bets that is believed to lead to winning; "he has a perfect gambling system at roulette" n05663671 (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed; "tyrannical government" n05663878 a system of conduct in which participants are trusted not to take unfair advantage of others; "the students are on the honor system" n05664069 a system of reasoning n05664344 the syllogistic logic of Aristotle as developed by Boethius in the Middle Ages n05664487 the system of employing and promoting civil servants on the basis of ability n05664640 a system of evaluation based on awarding points according to rules n05664803 the system of employing and promoting civil servants who are friends and supporters of the group in power n05664986 a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledge n05665146 a practical method or art applied to some particular task n05665421 (computer graphics) a technique that is used to smooth jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so they appear smoother n05665625 a photoengraving technique for adding shading or texture or tone to a printed image n05665769 (dentistry) a technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth's enamel n05665984 (computer science) technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another n05666176 (computer science) having a computer act exactly like a terminal n05666324 (immunology) a technique that uses antibodies linked to a fluorescent dye in order to study antigens in a sample of tissue n05666530 the technique of using photomechanical methods to make photographs into plates for printing n05666700 (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program; "a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated" n05667086 a trademarked method of making color motion pictures n05667196 knowledge of how something is usually done; "it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner" n05667404 a specific practice of long standing n05667613 something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors" n05667951 (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group n05668095 a set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group n05668359 a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings; "some form of religion seems to be a human universal" n05668581 (Middle Ages) a highly conventionalized code of conduct for lovers n05668725 (Middle Ages) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry n05668915 code of correct conduct; "safety protocols"; "academic protocol" n05669034 an established custom; "it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening" n05669181 (Islam) a tradition based on reports of the sayings and activities of Muhammad and his companions n05669350 a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society; "the institution of marriage"; "the institution of slavery"; "he had become an institution in the theater" n05669618 the biblical institution whereby a man must marry the widow of his childless brother in order to maintain the brother's line n05669797 practices that are handed down from the past by tradition; "a heritage of freedom" n05669934 the state of a person's cognitive processes n05670343 a lively interest; "enthusiasm for his program is growing" n05670512 an excessive enthusiasm for all things English n05670615 extraordinary enthusiasm for ballets n05670710 something that interests you because it is important or affects you; "the safety of the ship is the captain's concern" n05670972 the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife; "they consider the church to be independent of the world" n05671217 the state of being interested n05671325 a vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair"; "things are going well" n05671526 something that is of no importance; "it is the least I can do"; "that is the least of my concerns" n05671676 matters of personal concern; "get his affairs in order" n05671842 personal matters that could be embarrassing if made public n05671974 that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation; "it requires vigilance on our part"; "they resisted every effort on his part" n05672178 a concern that seriously reflects on your honor n05672286 intense devotion to a particular person n05672391 partial or total loss of memory; "he has a total blackout for events of the evening" n05672698 (psychiatry) a disorder of memory in which dreams or fantasies are confused with reality n05672862 loss of memory for events immediately following a trauma; sometimes in effect for events during and for a long time following the trauma n05673088 loss of memory for events immediately preceding a trauma n05673209 tendency to forget n05673323 a momentary lapse of memory (especially in older people) n05673439 amnesia about particular events that is very convenient for the person who cannot remember; "why do politicians always develop selective amnesia when questioned about their transgressions?" n05673710 selective amnesia after being in a hypnotic state of events occurring during hypnosis or of information designated by the hypnotist n05673908 unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember; "his forgetfulness increased as he grew older" n05674134 total forgetfulness; "he sought the great oblivion of sleep" n05674319 memory disorder seen in middle aged and elderly persons; characterized by an episode of amnesia and bewilderment that lasts for several hours; person is otherwise alert and intellectually active n05674584 (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way; "the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution"; "his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set" n05674927 a state of mind that is discussed as if it were a place; "he lived in the ivory tower of speculation"; "they viewed universities as ivory towers" n05675130 an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation; "he lost consciousness" n05675437 the continuous flow of ideas and feelings that constitute an individual's conscious experience n05675601 your consciousness of your own identity n05675715 (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious n05675905 having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive" n05676476 a lack of knowledge or recognition n05676605 awareness of your own individuality n05676755 a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships n05676911 self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you n05677097 the quality of being not self-conscious; unawareness of yourself or of others' views of yourself; "he had the unselfconsciousness of a child" n05677340 an intuitive awareness; "he has a feel for animals" or "it's easy when you get the feel of it"; n05677504 a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger"; "a sense of self" n05677744 an awareness of your orientation in space n05677850 an awareness of your obligations n05677952 state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness; "the crash intruded on his awareness" n05678148 mental responsiveness and awareness n05678300 the state of remaining awake; "days of danger and nights of waking" n05678474 a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world; "consciousness during wakefulness in a sane person is pretty well ordered and familiar" n05678745 awakening from sleep n05678855 a period of sleeplessness n05678932 a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment n05679305 a cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness; "she went about her chores on automatic pilot"; "too much of the writing seems to have been done on automatic pilot"; "she talked and he dozed and my mind went on autopilot" n05679611 unconsciousness resulting from lack of knowledge or attention n05679800 a momentary loss of consciousness n05679906 marginal consciousness; "his grogginess was caused as much by exhaustion as by the blows"; "someone stole his wallet while he was in a drunken stupor" n05680193 a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury n05680423 coma that can develop in inadequately treated cases of diabetes mellitus n05680573 coma that can occur in severe cases of liver disease n05680684 unconsciousness brought about by the passage of a low voltage electric current through the brain n05680839 a mild comatose state; a coma from which the person can be roused by appropriate stimuli n05680982 a lack of sensibility n05681117 the state of being asleep n05681252 mental lethargy or dullness n05681334 a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep n05681543 a trancelike state in which the person can follow instructions but voluntary action is weak or absent n05681701 a trance induced by the use of hypnosis; the person accepts the suggestions of the hypnotist n05681855 a trance induced by intense religious devotion; does not show reduced bodily functions that are typical of other trances n05682055 unconsciousness induced by narcotics or anesthesia n05682196 confused or stuporous state caused by high levels of dissolved nitrogen in the blood; "deep-sea divers can suffer nitrogen narcosis from breathing air under high pressure" n05682431 a state of mind not immediately available to consciousness n05682570 a state in which you want to learn more about something n05682798 curiosity that motivates investigation and study n05682950 a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; "an interest in music" n05683197 a state of active curiosity n05683390 offensive inquisitiveness n05683582 a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions" n05684003 confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction; "his disorientation was the result of inattention" n05684249 a condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes n05684440 mental turmoil; "he drives me to distraction" n05684561 confusion characterized by lack of clarity n05684739 confusion resulting from lack of preparation n05684839 the experience of being unfamiliar with a person or situation that is actually very familiar; associated with certain types of epilepsy n05685030 confusion resulting from failure to understand n05685363 trouble or confusion resulting from complexity n05685538 something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature's secrets" n05685879 something jumbled or confused; "a tangle of government regulations" n05686086 state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options n05686272 (psychology) an unresolvable dilemma; situation in which a person receives contradictory messages from a person who is very powerful n05686481 something immaterial (as a circumstance or influence) that contributes to producing a result n05686690 (theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings; "they believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance" n05686955 a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result; "serious difficulties were encountered in obtaining a pure reagent" n05687338 a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?" n05687654 where problems or difficulties are likely to occur; "a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit" n05687832 a source of unpredictable trouble and complexity n05687958 serious trouble n05688030 problems that arise in enlarging an enterprise (especially in the early stages) n05688169 trouble that cannot be overcome by a single effort because of its many aspects or its persistent and pervasive quality; "we may be facing a hydra that defies any easy solution" n05688397 a problem; "is anything the matter?" n05688486 (a dated Briticism) a serious difficulty with which one is suddenly faced n05688630 a difficulty that is hard to deal with; "that exam was a real killer" n05688770 a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation; "there are still a few kinks to iron out" n05688907 a very disagreeable difficulty n05688990 an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty n05689109 something outstandingly difficult; "the problem was a real snorter" n05689249 something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress n05689645 (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps; "she was an albatross around his neck" n05689801 something that hinders as if with bonds n05689909 (canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage) n05690091 something that slows or delays progress; "taxation is a drag on the economy"; "too many laws are a drag on the use of new land" n05690269 something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan" n05690684 anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines; "they defected because Russian dance was in a straitjacket"; "the government is operating in an economic straitjacket" n05690916 any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; "intolerance is a barrier to understanding" n05691144 an unforeseen obstacle n05691241 an obstacle that you are expected to overcome; "the last hurdle before graduation" n05691376 a thwarting and distressing situation n05691492 a barrier to cooperation or interaction resulting from conflicting ideologies n05691689 an impenetrable barrier to communication or information especially as imposed by rigid censorship and secrecy; used by Winston Churchill in 1946 to describe the demarcation between democratic and communist countries n05691963 barrier to communication resulting from speaking different languages n05692094 an ideological barrier around communist China especially in the 1950s and 1960s n05692234 barrier preventing blacks from participating in various activities with whites n05692419 a determining or causal element or factor; "education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life" n05692758 a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively n05692910 a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do; "her wishes had a great influence on his thinking" n05693206 a factor whose effects cannot be accurately assessed; "human behavior depends on many imponderables" n05693383 a distinctive influence; "English stills bears the imprint of the Norman invasion" n05693537 something or someone who influences by building or strengthening morale n05693669 a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of; "racism is a pestilence at the heart of the nation"; "according to him, I was the canker in their midst" n05693919 something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans" n05694232 a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"; "he is the linchpin of this firm" n05694527 support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection); "the airlift provided a lifeline for Berlin"; "she offered me a lifeline in my time of grief" n05694791 something that seduces or has the quality to seduce n05695002 originally an apple from the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden; it is now used to refer to anything that is tempting but dangerous (as sexuality) n05695232 anything that serves as an enticement n05695446 attractiveness; "its allurement was its remoteness" n05695554 a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc; "send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps" n05695806 a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another n05696020 something that resembles or harmonizes with; "that tie makes a good match with your jacket" n05696199 a bad or unsuitable match n05696297 either of two parts that mutually complete each other n05696425 a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another n05696701 an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation n05696803 a thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone n05696941 (medicine) something that can be used as a substitute (especially any medicine that may be taken in place of another) n05697135 the state of being certain; "his certainty reassured the others" n05697363 freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority" n05697789 total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant n05697976 certainty based on past experience; "he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists"; "he put more trust in his own two legs than in the gun" n05698247 the state of being unsure of something n05698620 an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly n05698791 doubt about someone's honesty n05698982 doubt about the truth of something n05699172 doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost" n05699434 indecision in speech or action n05699600 doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case; "this proves beyond peradventure that he is innocent" n05699770 an uncertain cognitive state; "the matter remained in suspense for several years" n05699906 an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind; "his fear of being alone verges on morbidity" n05700087 the mental state of being preoccupied by something n05700401 an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone n05700625 preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else n05700793 an abstracted state of absorption n05700925 a state of mind characterized by abstraction and release from reality; "he went about his work as if in a dream" n05701107 a state of deep absorption or thoughtfulness n05701209 preoccupation so great that the ordinary demands on attention are ignored n05701363 (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking"; "the cognitive operation of remembering" n05701738 a mental process that you are not directly aware of; "the process of denial" n05701944 cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge n05702275 the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others n05702602 the length of time you can concentrate on some idea or activity n05702726 paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences" n05703070 paying excessive attention to the clock (in anticipation of stopping work) n05703205 attention to what is said; "he tried to get her ear" n05703307 attention to what is seen; "he tried to catch her eye" n05703429 the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the notice of the police" n05703803 polite or favorable attention; "his hard work soon attracted the teacher's notice" n05703956 attention; "don't pay him any mind" n05704096 the process of being heedful n05704266 complete attention; intense mental effort n05704550 special attention with intent to remember; "he made a mental note to send her flowers" n05704694 the concentration of attention or energy on something; "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life" n05705075 a focus on something particular n05705184 the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation n05705355 a state of deep mental absorption; "she is in a deep study" n05705484 an emotional preoccupation n05705583 a topic to which one constantly reverts; "don't get him started on his hobbyhorse" n05705722 the process of paying close and continuous attention; "wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"; "vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue" n05706076 zealous vigilance; "cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy"-Paul Blanshard n05706228 lack of attention n05706375 a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people) n05706547 an obstacle to attention n05706629 lack of attention and due care n05706815 an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something n05706954 neglecting to do something; leaving out or passing over something n05707146 letting pass without notice n05707269 a deliberate act of omission; "with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news" n05707495 instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes) n05707718 an intuitive understanding of something; "he had a great feeling for music" n05707885 an intuitive feeling for the natural idiom of a language; "Dubyuh has no sprachgefuhl" n05708030 intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics n05708207 grasping the inner nature of things intuitively n05708322 immediate intuitive awareness n05708432 the process of perceiving n05708658 the process whereby perceived qualities of an object are related to past experience n05708818 (psychology) the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation n05709148 the tendency for a visual object to be perceived as having the same brightness under widely different conditions of illumination n05709343 the tendency for a color to look the same under widely different viewing conditions n05709507 the tendency to perceive the shape of a rigid object as constant despite differences in the viewing angle (and consequent differences in the shape of the pattern projected on the retina of the eye) n05709766 the tendency to perceive the veridical size of a familiar object despite differences in their distance (and consequent differences in the size of the pattern projected on the retina of the eye) n05710020 knowledge gained by perceiving; "a man admired for the depth of his perception" n05710210 perception of that which is obscure n05710356 clear or deep perception of a situation n05710481 range or scope of what is perceived n05710573 explicit notice; "it passed without remark" n05710687 the perception that something has occurred or some state exists; "early detection can often lead to a cure" n05710860 perception by means of the eyes n05711084 the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors n05711206 the visual perception of familiar faces n05711308 the visual perception of familiar objects n05711414 the visual perception of space n05711503 the perception of sound as a meaningful phenomenon n05711674 the auditory perception (and comprehension) of speech n05711791 the auditory perception of musical sounds n05711915 the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes n05712076 an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation; "a sensation of touch" n05712426 the smallest detectable sensation n05712559 the lowest level of stimulation that a person can detect n05712698 the lowest intensity of stimulation at which pain is experienced; "some people have much higher pain thresholds than do other people" n05712892 the smallest change in stimulation that a person can detect n05713101 (psychophysics) the difference between two stimuli that (under properly controlled experimental conditions) is detected as often as it is undetected n05713347 the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation; "he studied auditory masking by pure tones" n05713524 the perceptual experience of seeing; "the runners emerged from the trees into his clear vision"; "he had a visual sensation of intense light" n05713737 the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; "she loved the smell of roses" n05714161 an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced n05714332 the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer n05714466 a distinctive odor that is pleasant n05714745 the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned; "incense filled the room" n05714894 a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant n05715150 an unpleasant smell n05715283 the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus; "the candy left him with a bad taste"; "the melon had a delicious taste" n05715864 the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth n05716342 a distinctive tart flavor characteristic of lemons n05716462 a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans n05716577 the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth n05716744 the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth n05716961 the taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth n05717115 the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth n05717266 having an acrid smell n05717342 the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth n05717549 a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker n05717747 (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed); "the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish" n05717953 a deficiency in flavor; "it needed lemon juice to sharpen the flatness of the dried lentils" n05718118 a taste (especially of fruit) that is ripe and of full flavor n05718254 the subjective sensation of hearing something; "he strained to hear the faint sounds" n05718556 any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds; "he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes" n05718935 (music) the sounds produced by singers or musical instruments (or reproductions of such sounds) n05719325 the sound of music produced by a piano; "he thought he heard piano music next door" n05719466 an inaudible music that Pythagoras thought was produced by the celestial n05719605 a steady sound without overtones; "they tested his hearing with pure tones of different frequencies" n05719804 a tone that is a component of a complex sound n05719958 the lowest tone of a harmonic series n05720093 a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency n05720248 the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience; "modern music is just noise to me" n05720521 the new sounds added by dubbing n05720602 a sensation that normally occurs in one sense modality occurs when another modality is stimulated n05720826 a form of synesthesia in which nonvisual stimulation results in the experience of color sensations n05721019 a form of chromesthesia in which experiences of color accompany auditory stimuli n05721180 the perception of tactual or proprioceptive or gut sensations; "he relied on somesthesia to warn him of pressure changes" n05721500 a physical sensation that you experience; "he had a queasy feeling"; "I had a strange feeling in my leg"; "he lost all feeling in his arm" n05721728 a tight feeling in some part of the body; "he felt a constriction in her chest"; "she felt an alarming tightness in her chest"; "emotion caused a constriction of his throat" n05721990 the faculty of perceiving (via the skin) pressure or heat or pain n05722208 the perception of body position and movement and muscular tensions etc n05722427 the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin; "she likes the touch of silk on her skin"; "the surface had a greasy feeling" n05722754 a sharp tingling sensation from lack of circulation n05722868 a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles n05723080 an uneasy sensation as of insects creeping on your skin n05723210 a sensation localized on the skin n05723417 a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking n05723563 an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch n05723811 an intense itching sensation that can have various causes (as by allergies or infection or lymphoma or jaundice etc.) n05724019 chronic itching of the skin around the anus n05724121 persistent itching of the external female genitalia n05724234 recognition of the location of a stimulus on the skin n05724357 a sensation of having been stung by nettles n05724475 the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal" n05724694 a somatic sensation of acute discomfort; "as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain" n05724965 pain in the area of the ovary that is felt at the time of ovulation (usually midway through the menstrual cycle) n05725137 pain felt by an amputee that seems to be located in the missing limb n05725269 a sharp stab of pain n05725378 the somatic sensation of cold or heat n05725527 the sensation caused by heat energy n05725676 the sensation produced by low temperatures; "he shivered from the cold"; "the cold helped clear his head" n05725879 the temperature range (between 28 and 30 degrees Centigrade) at which the naked human body is able to maintain a heat balance without shivering or sweating n05726093 the cognitive process that leads to convictions; "seeing is believing" n05726237 believing two contradictory ideas at the same time n05726345 the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations; "his lectures have no structure" n05726596 an organized structure for arranging or classifying; "he changed the arrangement of the topics"; "the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original"; "he tried to understand their system of classification" n05727220 a system for classifying things n05727427 a system used by libraries to classify nonfictional publications into subject categories; the subject is indicated by a three-digit numeral and further specification is given by numerals following a decimal point; publications are shelved by number n05727808 an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.; "the plot contained too many improbable contrivances to be believable" n05728024 a system that uses coordinates to establish position n05728271 a coordinate system for which the coordinates of a point are its distances from a set perpendicular lines that intersect at the origin of the system n05728493 (computer science) the organization of data (and its storage allocations in a computer) n05728678 an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests" n05729036 (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence n05729362 a flat distribution having equal frequencies of occurrence n05729483 graphical representation of the arrangement of genes on a chromosome n05729609 (anthropology) the system of social relationships that constitute kinship in a particular culture, including the terminology that is used and the reciprocal obligations that are entailed n05729875 an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions n05730046 an arrangement to allow people (or ideas) to coexist n05730163 (electronics) a system design that duplicates components to provide alternatives in case one component fails n05730365 the configuration of a communication network n05730591 the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar n05730724 the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component n05730930 the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub n05731062 the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component n05731223 the appearance of the network; "the physical topologies of local area networks include the bus, the ring and the star" n05731405 the way the network works; "a network that looks like a star can have the logical topology of a bus" n05731568 (psychology) the configuration of smaller units of information into large coordinated units n05731779 an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time" n05732086 a 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal n05732273 a structure of data having several levels arranged in a treelike structure n05732446 a classification system where entries are arranged based on some hierarchical structure n05732614 a system of classifying into files (usually arranged alphabetically) n05732756 the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories n05733090 a system for classifying things into groups n05733221 a system of classifying according to quality or merit or amount n05733361 a classification system for the antigens of human blood; used in blood transfusion therapy; four groups are A and B and AB and O n05733583 the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth n05733864 an appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation n05734018 a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated" n05734288 a critical study (as of a writer's work) n05734381 negative criticism n05734477 criticism of yourself n05734559 assigning to a cause or source; "the attribution of lighting to an expression of God's wrath"; "he questioned the attribution of the painting to Picasso" n05734909 assigning some quality or character to a person or thing; "the attribution of language to birds"; "the ascription to me of honors I had not earned" n05735145 the attribution of animal forms or qualities to a god n05735256 the attribution of consciousness and personality to natural phenomena such as thunderstorms and earthquakes and to objects such as plants and stones n05735478 the attribution to a source or cause; "the imputation that my success was due to nepotism meant that I was not taken seriously" n05735680 attributing to outside causes n05735789 classification according to more than one attribute at the same time; "the cross-classification of cases was done by age and sex" n05736002 incorporating something under a more general category n05736149 an appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship" n05736468 too high a value or price assigned to something n05736593 too low a value or price assigned to something n05736736 the evaluation of something in terms of its price n05736893 pricing above the market price when no alternative retailer is available n05737025 the evaluation of something a second time (or more) n05737153 a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); "she made good marks in algebra"; "grade A milk"; "what was your score on your homework?" n05737532 a numerical value assigned to a letter grade received in a course taken at a college or university multiplied by the number of credit hours awarded for the course n05737752 (statistics) any of the 99 numbered points that divide an ordered set of scores into 100 parts each of which contains one-hundredth of the total n05737982 (statistics) any of nine points that divided a distribution of ranked scores into equal intervals where each interval contains one-tenth of the scores n05738204 (statistics) any of three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts each containing one quarter of the scores n05738404 an evaluation by a rating company of the probability that a particular bond issue will default; "the bonds of highest quality are said to have bond ratings of AAA" n05738625 an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress" n05738894 something that checks the correctness of a previous check n05739043 an assay conducted for diagnostic purposes n05739400 an assessment of the physical condition of a newborn infant; involves heart rate and muscle tone and respiratory effort and color and reflex responsiveness n05739613 a blood test used to identify unknown antigens; blood with the unknown antigen is mixed with a known antibody and whether or not agglutination occurs helps to identify the antigen; used in tissue matching and blood grouping and diagnosis of infections n05739965 a blood test to detect heterophil antibodies that agglutinate sheep red blood cells; positive result indicates infectious mononucleosis n05740162 a test for detecting typhoid fever and other salmonella infections n05740300 appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard n05740560 identification of a substance (especially a protein) by its action as an antigen; "PSA in the blood can be measured with an immunochemical assay" n05740804 immunoassay of a substance that has been radioactively labeled n05740929 examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease n05741139 a test for diagnosing reading ability; words are deleted from a prose passage and the reader is required to fill in the blanks n05741340 a test performed at home in which you collect specimens of your stool that are tested for traces of blood; used to detect colorectal cancers n05741578 diagnostic tests of the alimentary canal; usually involves inserting a contrast medium (such as barium sulfate) and taking an X-ray n05741765 test of the body's ability to metabolize carbohydrates; used in the diagnosis of hypoglycemia and diabetes mellitus n05741949 a blood test in which a sample of serum is exposed to a particular antigen and complement in order to determine whether or not antibodies to that particular antigen are present; used as a diagnostic test n05742241 a blood test to detect syphilis; a complement fixation test is used to detect antibodies to the syphilis organism treponema; a positive reaction indicates the presence of antibodies and therefore syphilis infection n05742551 a serologic analysis of a sample of blood n05742703 a blood test that measures levels of a protein called prostate specific antigen that is manufactured exclusively by the prostate gland; men with prostate problems usually have elevated levels of PSA n05742962 a prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed n05743174 biopsy of deep tissue that is obtained through a hollow needle n05743296 a method of examining stained cells in a cervical smear for early diagnosis of uterine cancer n05743496 a test based on blood groups to determine whether a particular man could be the biological father of a particular child; negative results prove he was not the father but positive results show only that he could be n05743770 a test of newborn infants for phenylketonuria n05743870 a physiological test to determine whether a woman is pregnant n05744010 pregnancy test that involves injecting some of the woman's urine into an unmated female rabbit and later examining the ovaries of the rabbit; presence of corpora lutea indicates that the woman is pregnant n05744288 a test to determine whether there is a blockage of the spinal canal n05744421 test of thyroid function in which the patient is given an oral dose of radioactive iodine-131 n05744620 radioactive iodine test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine excreted in the urine n05744792 radioactive iodine test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine taken up by the thyroid gland n05744976 test to determine the patency or occlusion of the Fallopian tubes n05745098 any test to determine immunity or sensitivity to a disease by introducing small amounts on or into the skin n05745369 a skin test to determine your susceptibility to scarlet fever n05745486 a test to determine allergic sensitivity by applying small pads soaked with allergen to the unbroken skin n05745648 a skin test for immunity to diphtheria n05745744 a test to determine allergic sensitivity to various substances by applying them to scratches in the skin n05745907 a skin test to determine past or present infection with the tuberculosis bacterium; based on hypersensitivity of the skin to tuberculin n05746163 tuberculin (a derivative of tubercle bacillus) is injected intradermally; a red area appearing 1-3 days later signifies an exposure (past or present) to tubercle bacilli and the need for further testing n05746424 a tuberculin test in which a disk with several tines bearing tuberculin antigen is used to puncture the skin; development of a hard red area indicates past or present exposure to tubercle bacilli and the need for further testing n05746708 a form of skin test in which the suspected allergen is injected into the skin n05746868 a series of diagnostic tests before an organ transplant to determine whether the tissues of a donor and recipient are compatible n05747056 a test of visual acuity using a Snellen chart n05747160 a test measuring how a system functions when subjected to controlled amounts of stress n05747322 a stress test in which the patient walks on a moving treadmill while the heart and breathing rates are monitored n05747495 a rigorous or crucial appraisal n05747582 a new appraisal or evaluation n05747815 reappraisal of a situation or position or outlook n05747937 an appraisal that underestimates the value of something n05748054 the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished n05748285 a discrimination between things as different and distinct; "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation" n05748614 a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast; "sculpture in contradistinction to painting" n05748786 a conceptual separation or distinction; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity" n05749042 a line that when crossed permits of no return and typically results in irrevocable commitment n05749210 making too fine distinctions of little importance; "they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously" n05749402 discriminating the individual from the generic group or species n05749619 delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values); "arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"; "to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste" n05750027 love of or taste for fine objects of art n05750163 the popular taste at a given time; "leather is the latest vogue"; "he followed current trends"; "the 1920s had a style of their own" n05750471 a style of women's clothing created by Christian Dior in 1947; involved a tight bodice and narrow waist and a flowing pleated skirt n05750657 the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior n05750948 the style in which a garment is cut; "a dress of traditional cut" n05751063 trend-setting fashions n05751173 an interest followed with exaggerated zeal; "he always follows the latest fads"; "it was all the rage that season" n05751430 a fashion reminiscent of the past n05751533 a popular trend that attracts growing support; "when they saw how things were going everybody jumped on the bandwagon" n05751707 refined taste; tact n05751794 the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group n05752020 a culture with lifestyles and values opposed to those of the established culture n05752179 the culture that is widely disseminated via the mass media n05752296 a counterculture of young people in the US during the 1960s and 70s n05752422 the literary culture; "this book shows American letters at its best" n05752544 the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge; "the child's acquisition of language" n05752921 a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment n05753207 learning that takes place as a normal part of cognitive development n05753379 learning and coming to understand ideas and information; "his appetite for facts was better than his digestion" n05753564 the gradual process of acquiring knowledge; "education is a preparation for life"; "a girl's education was less important than a boy's" n05753954 learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself n05754197 (psychology) unconscious internalization of aspects of the world (especially aspects of persons) within the self in such a way that the internalized representation takes over the psychological functions of the external objects n05754519 (psychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego n05754730 a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established n05754899 learning to use a language n05755007 system of language acquisition focusing intensively on listening and speaking n05755156 learning so as to be able to remember verbatim; "the actor's memorization of his lines" n05755393 memorization by repetition n05755486 in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality n05755714 in the theories of Jean Piaget: the application of a general schema to a particular instance n05755883 applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading); "mastering a second language requires a lot of work"; "no schools offer graduate study in interior design" n05756203 application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation n05756414 (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus n05756698 (Pavolvian conditioning) the elicitation of a conditioned response by stimulation similar but not identical to the original stimulus n05756888 training in the development of and care for the human body; stresses athletics; includes hygiene n05757049 the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure n05757234 becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of; "his mastering the art of cooking took a long time" n05757423 the process of educating yourself n05757536 the process of being formally educated at a school; "what will you do when you finish school?" n05757731 education of physically or mentally handicapped children whose needs cannot be met in an ordinary classroom n05757902 training for a specific vocation in industry or agriculture or trade n05758059 the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities; "a man of experience"; "experience is the best teacher" n05758382 the experience of becoming familiar with something n05758548 skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping) n05758692 a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus n05758907 conditioning to avoid an aversive stimulus n05759017 an emotional response that has been acquired by conditioning n05759182 conditioning that pairs a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that evokes a reflex; the stimulus that evokes the reflex is given whether or not the conditioned response occurs until eventually the neutral stimulus comes to evoke the reflex n05759487 operant conditioning that pairs a response with a reinforcement in discrete trials; reinforcement occurs only after the response is given n05759696 conditioning in which an operant response is brought under stimulus control by virtue of presenting reinforcement contingent upon the occurrence of the operant response n05759949 conditioning in which a second incompatible response is conditioned to an already conditioned stimulus; "counter conditioning lies behind many of the procedures used in behavior therapy" n05760202 the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered; "he can do it from memory"; "he enjoyed remembering his father" n05760611 what you can repeat immediately after perceiving it n05760751 memory for intermediate results that must be held during thinking n05760877 your general store of remembered information n05761044 memory for episodes in your own life n05761160 your memory for meanings and general (impersonal) facts n05761277 your memory for motor skills n05761380 the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory; "my retrieval of people's names is very poor" n05761559 the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort); "he has total recall of the episode" n05761918 the ability to recall past occurrences n05762149 recall or remembrance; "it came to mind" n05762258 recall that is hypothesized to work by storing abstract features which are then used to construct the memory during recall n05762483 recall that is hypothesized to work by storing the original stimulus input and reproducing it during recall n05762671 recall after rote memorization; "he complained that school was just memorization and regurgitation" n05762848 a mental impression retained and recalled from the past n05762998 the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering; "a politician whose recall of names was as remarkable as his recognition of faces"; "experimental psychologists measure the elapsed time from the onset of the stimulus to its recognition by the observer" n05763412 the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known; "geneticists only recently discovered the identity of the gene that causes it"; "it was too dark to determine his identity"; "she guessed the identity of his lover" n05763767 identification of a person from the sound of their voice n05763916 the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination; "conditioning is a form of learning by association" n05764197 the connection of isolated facts by a general hypothesis n05764365 a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals" n05764613 a point where a choice must be made; "Freud's work stands at the crossroads between psychology and neurology" n05764779 the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other; "the interface between chemistry and biology" n05764973 memory for experiences that are past; "some psychologists tried to contrast retrospection and introspection" n05765159 any basic cognitive process in which some entity comes to stand for or represent something else n05765415 something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States" n05765901 a representational or typifying form or model n05766077 a typical example of some state or quality; "the very picture of a modern general"; "she was the picture of despair" n05766247 an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning" n05766698 an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court) n05766984 a representation by picture or portraiture n05767245 a faithful depiction or reflection; "the best mirror is an old friend" n05767386 the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits n05767580 (theology) the doctrine that Jesus was a union of the human and the divine n05767733 the ability to form mental images of things or events; "he could still hear her in his imagination" n05768107 the imaging of remembered or invented scenes; "I could see her clearly in my mind's eye" n05768252 a vivid mental image; "he had a vision of his own death" n05768415 visual imagery n05768553 a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep; "I had a dream about you last night" n05768806 imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake; "he lives in a dream that has nothing to do with reality" n05769062 a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream n05769156 an erotic dream (usually at night) accompanied by the (nocturnal) emission of semen n05769314 a grotesque product of the imagination n05769471 absentminded dreaming while awake n05769726 an idle indulgence in fantasy n05769833 imaginative re-creation n05769930 imaginative intellectual play n05770058 the examination of alternative hypotheses; "his search for a move that would avoid checkmate was unsuccessful" n05770257 an instance of searching for something; "the hunt for submarines" n05770391 a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria; "the pursuit of love"; "life is more than the pursuance of fame"; "a quest for wealth" n05770664 cognitive processes that presuppose the availability of knowledge and put it to use n05770926 the process of using your mind to consider something carefully; "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought" n05771532 a thought process in which ideas (words or images) suggest other ideas in a sequence n05771679 the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association n05771836 the creation of a construct; the process of combining ideas into a congruous object of thought n05772044 a mental synthesis that becomes fixed or concrete by a process resembling crystal formation n05772215 the conception and development of an idea or plan n05772356 thinking that is coherent and logical n05772667 the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations n05773049 a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning" n05773407 a particular way of thinking that is characteristic of some individual or group n05773548 the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together; "I couldn't follow his train of thought"; "he lost the thread of his argument" n05773776 an ordering of questions so as to develop a particular argument n05773923 reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence n05774129 reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect) n05774415 reasoning from detailed facts to general principles n05774614 the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation n05775081 the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future) n05775293 a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations n05775407 knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source) n05775695 staring into a crystal ball to arouse visions of future or distant events n05775829 a prophetic vision (as in a dream) n05775919 a vision of events in the distant past n05776015 the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand n05776212 the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means n05776592 divination by means of numbers n05776679 searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod n05776875 divination by means of signs connected with the earth (as points taken at random or the arrangement of particles thrown down at random or from the configuration of a region and its relation to another) n05777149 divination by water (as by patterns seen in the ebb and flow of the tides) n05777298 divination by means of stones or stone talismans n05777439 conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying n05777599 divination through the interpretation of dreams n05777722 divination by the letters of a name n05777830 telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand n05778029 divination by fire or flames n05778131 a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon n05778646 the drawing up and interpretation of horoscopes n05778749 a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times n05778954 an activity resembling science but based on fallacious assumptions n05779116 deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises n05779371 the production or use of theories n05779568 imaginary or visionary theorization n05779712 the cognitive process of supposing n05779923 the act of presupposing; a supposition made prior to having knowledge (as for the purpose of argument) n05780104 the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances n05780339 an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others n05780563 (logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition n05780718 a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions n05780885 something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications" n05781145 an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations n05781347 (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed n05781541 an intuitive assumption; "jump to a conclusion" n05781663 (logic) a conclusion that does not follow from the premises n05781800 an analysis into mutually exclusive categories n05781953 an analysis of the cost effectiveness of different alternatives in order to see whether the benefits outweigh the costs n05782140 a minute and critical analysis n05782245 analysis of a problem into alternative possibilities followed by the systematic rejection of unacceptable alternatives n05782448 the analysis of complex things into simpler constituents n05782563 a theory that all complex systems can be completely understood in terms of their components n05782713 analysis of all aspects of a project along with ways to collect information about the operation of its parts n05782884 analysis into clear-cut components n05783041 (mathematics) the resolution of an entity into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original entity n05783357 changing a square matrix to diagonal form (with all non-zero elements on the principal diagonal); "the diagonalization of a normal matrix by a unitary transformation" n05783658 logical and methodical reasoning n05783768 the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence n05783940 the combination of ideas into a complex whole n05784152 analysis of changes over time n05784242 attentive consideration and meditation; "after much cogitation he rejected the offer" n05784482 laborious cogitation n05784560 obscure or irrational thought n05784699 the process of forming and relating ideas n05784831 the process of giving careful thought to something n05785067 careful consideration; "a little deliberation would have deterred them" n05785311 a systematic consideration; "he called for a careful exploration of the consequences" n05785508 a calm, lengthy, intent consideration n05785885 continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature; "the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge" n05786184 (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) n05786372 an instance of deliberate thinking; "I need to give it a good think" n05786655 the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct n05786871 a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives n05787005 a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) n05787175 preoccupation especially with one's attitudes and ethical or ideological values; "the sensitiveness of James's characters, their seeming inwardness"; "inwardness is what an Englishman quite simply has, painlessly, as a birthright" n05787498 concern with outward things or material objects as opposed to the mind and spirit; "what is the origin of the outwardness of our sensations of sound, smell, or taste"; "an abstract conception with feelings of reality and spatial outwardness attached to it" n05787848 literally, the contemplation of one's navel, which is an idiom usually meaning complacent self-absorption n05788029 contemplation of things past; "in retrospect" n05788149 the cognitive process of reaching a decision; "a good executive must be good at decision making" n05788552 deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature; "the determination of grammatical inflections" n05788713 making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style n05788924 decision making by a group (especially in a manner that discourages creativity or individual responsibility) n05789089 something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; "they finally reached a settlement with the union"; "they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences"; "he needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure" n05789432 the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions n05789666 a judgment reached before the evidence is available n05789808 a decision to reverse an earlier decision n05790012 thinking again about a choice previously made; "he had second thoughts about his purchase" n05790242 the person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor" n05790452 a formal expression; "he serves at the pleasure of the President" n05790572 the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality n05790758 something regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites" n05790944 one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did I have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" n05791311 the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides; "the obverse of this issue" n05791452 the right or chance to choose; "given my druthers, I'd eat cake" n05791602 the particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people" n05791764 doing as one pleases or chooses; "if I had my way" n05791864 an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified n05792010 a possible alternative; "bankruptcy is always a possibility" n05792192 something that can be done; "politics is the art of the possible" n05792312 an alternative that is not available n05792446 something that cannot be done; "his assignment verged on the impossible" n05792575 the choice of taking what is offered or nothing at all n05792691 an easier alternative; "the instructor took the soft option and gave the boy a passing grade" n05792842 thinking something out with care in order to achieve complete understanding of it n05793000 thought that makes something comprehensible n05793210 (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); "the rationale for capital punishment"; "the principles of internal-combustion engines" n05793554 the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" n05793907 the fundamental part; "successful negotiation is the meat and potatoes of arbitration" n05794057 something crucial for explaining; "the key to development is economic integration" n05794189 the scientific study of plants or animals (more observational than experimental) usually published in popular magazines rather than in academic journals n05794403 the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason n05794618 reason for being n05794694 the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties" n05795044 the thing arranged or agreed to; "they made arrangements to meet in Chicago" n05795244 secret agreement n05795334 something arranged in advance n05795460 something reserved in advance (as a hotel accommodation or a seat on a plane etc.) n05795654 a reservation that is improved; "I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full" n05795835 the planning that is disrupted when someone `upsets the applecart' n05795957 (law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue in murder trials n05796222 (law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime; goes to show criminal intent n05796423 planning something carefully and intentionally; "it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting" n05796617 planning or plotting in advance of acting n05796750 the thought processes involved in solving a problem n05796937 thinking that brings together information focussed on solving a problem (especially solving problems that have a single correct solution) n05797177 thinking that moves away in diverging directions so as to involve a variety of aspects and which sometimes lead to novel ideas and solutions; associated with creativity n05797473 a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem n05797597 a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received" n05797899 the study of animals and plants in the natural world (usually at an elementary level) n05798043 the testing of an idea; "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories" n05798315 an empirical search for knowledge n05798413 an experiment designed to control for variables affecting the results of another experiment n05798569 a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment; "the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw" n05798863 the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition n05799071 a preliminary experiment whose outcome can lead to a more extensive experiment n05799212 trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain" n05799581 a test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used n05799761 (computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer n05799952 (computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization n05800153 a test to insure that a vehicle is roadworthy n05800272 a profession of belief; "he stated his political testament" n05800387 test of the roadworthiness of a vehicle one is considering buying n05800527 a test of public opinion n05800611 an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal" n05800838 an investigation undertaken in the hope (but not the stated purpose) of discovering information n05800998 an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people n05801286 a poll of voters as they leave the voting place; usually taken by news media in order to predict the outcome of an election n05801465 an unofficial vote taken to determine opinion on some issue n05801594 the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies n05802185 problem solving that involves numbers or quantities n05802547 (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values n05802730 (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known n05802912 a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade" n05803095 conversion from one way of encoding data to another way n05803212 conversion of analog information into digital information n05803379 an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take" n05803747 an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments n05803938 an estimate based on little or no information n05804136 an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing n05804274 a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high n05804491 an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value n05804793 a clear and certain mental apprehension n05805012 the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people; "he is always in the know" n05805157 range of what one can know or understand; "beyond my ken" n05805277 seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing n05805475 the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect" n05805902 an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result); "how you can do that is beyond my comprehension"; "he was famous for his comprehension of American literature" n05806231 an inability to understand; "his incomprehension of the consequences" n05806380 an understanding of yourself and your goals and abilities n05806498 a slight or superficial understanding of a subject n05806623 understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices" n05806855 understanding with difficulty; "the lecture was beyond his most strenuous graspings" n05807012 a natural appreciation or ability; "a keen musical sense"; "a good sense of timing" n05807147 understanding the nature of an event after it has happened; "hindsight is always better than foresight" n05807306 the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation n05807540 coming to understand something clearly and distinctly; "a growing realization of the risk involved"; "a sudden recognition of the problem he faced"; "increasing recognition that diabetes frequently coexists with other chronic diseases" n05807933 mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?" n05808102 an enlightening or astonishing disclosure n05808218 a productive insight n05808442 a sudden brilliant understanding; "he had a flash of intuition" n05808557 the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication; "he didn't have the language to express his feelings" n05808794 the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message; "his main reading was detective stories"; "suggestions for further reading" n05809082 reading at speeds significantly faster than normal n05809192 the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned n05809745 an inherited pattern of thought or action n05809878 all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you; "his world was shattered"; "we live in different worlds"; "for them demons were as much a part of reality as trees were" n05810143 an abstract spiritual world beyond earthly reality n05810250 the practical world as opposed to the academic world; "a good consultant must have a lot of experience in the real world" n05810440 the experience of thinking that a new situation had occurred before n05810561 the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities; "he could no longer cope with the complexities of life" n05810768 a recurrence of a prior experience; "the reliving of a strong emotion can be therapeutic" n05810948 the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection" n05811214 anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking n05811380 insipid intellectual nourishment n05811466 the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided; "cats were his greatest antipathy" n05811662 an object of dread or apprehension; "Germany was always a bugbear for France"; "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds"--Ralph Waldo Emerson n05811884 the object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated n05812038 the object upon which interest and attention focuses; "his stories made him the center of the party" n05812370 something interesting that stimulates conversation n05812485 a center of interest; "the war on terrorism has put Saddam Hussein in the crosshairs" n05812646 something that strongly attracts attention and admiration; "if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice" n05812813 a striking person or thing that attracts attention n05812921 an object perceived during a hallucinatory episode; "he refused to believe that the angel was a hallucination" n05813109 an object of extravagant short-lived passion n05813229 any object of warm affection or devotion; "the theater was her first love"; "he has a passion for cock fighting"; n05813457 the intellectual conception of a thing as it is in itself, not as it is known through perception n05813626 an experience that causes you to remember something n05813822 a reminder of past events n05813912 a reminder (as a death's head) of your mortality n05814019 something that reminds you of someone or something; "aren't there shades of 1948 here?" n05814162 everything stated or assumed in a given discussion n05814291 some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it is a matter for the police" n05814650 an important question that is in dispute and must be settled; "the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone"; "politicians never discuss the real issues" n05814952 an issue that elicits strong emotional reactions n05815075 an issue whose settlement is more important than anything else; and issue that must be settled before anything else can be settled n05815267 an issue whose settlement will affect financial resources n05815412 an issue that is presented for formal disputation n05815517 a subject of study; "it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include..." n05815691 a subject about which you are ignorant or prejudiced and fail to exercise good judgment; "golf is one of his blind spots and he's proud of it" n05815890 the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with; "they set up a group with a remit to suggest ways for strengthening family life" n05816154 a matter already settled in court; cannot be raised again n05816287 knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction n05816622 an item of factual information derived from measurement or research n05816790 a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument; "he could not believe the meter reading"; "the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm" n05817145 personal knowledge or information about someone or something n05817396 a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case" n05817743 the actual state of things; "that was not the case" n05817845 an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole; "several of the details are similar"; "a point of information" n05818182 a fact about some part (as opposed to general); "he always reasons from the particular to the general" n05818388 a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular); "he discussed the general but neglected the particular" n05818620 a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact n05818741 facts learned by observing; "he reported his observations to the mayor" n05818978 an observation that has been confirmed repeatedly and is accepted as true (although its truth is never final) n05819149 a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion; "there is reason to believe he is lying" n05819338 the facts about an actual situation; "he didn't know the score" n05819453 a fact that has been verified; "at last he knew the truth"; "the truth is that he didn't want to do it" n05819644 an important truth that is unpleasant to acknowledge (as about yourself) n05819773 an enduring or necessary ethical or religious or aesthetic truth n05819890 a small or minor detail; "he had memorized the many minutiae of the legal code" n05820023 something remote; "he explored every nook and cranny of science" n05820170 (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect" n05820325 a point at which an impasse arises in progress toward an agreement or a goal n05820462 a detail that is considered insignificant n05820620 an item of information that is typical of a class or group; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10" n05821102 a poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile" n05821246 an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization; "all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child"; "an exception tests the rule" n05821486 an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time n05821646 the most typical example or representative of a type n05821775 a small part of something intended as representative of the whole n05822001 a test sample of some substance n05822085 a sample meant to be representative of a whole population n05822239 an example regarded as typical of its class n05822337 a single sample or measurement taken at a specific time or over as short a period as feasible n05822507 a sample grabbed at random n05822612 a small amount (especially of food or wine) n05822746 information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take" n05823054 something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary; "he considered misrule a justification for revolution" n05823317 (law) a circumstance that does not exonerate a person but which reduces the penalty associated with the offense n05823517 information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem; "the embassy filled him in on the background of the incident" n05823747 a piece of stored information that is used to identify an item in an information storage and retrieval system n05823932 your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling" n05824313 information that supports a probabilistic estimate of future events; "the weekly bulletin contains several predictors of mutual fund performance" n05824514 (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure; "a magistrate determined that there was probable cause to search the house" n05824739 any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something; "if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it" n05824985 (reduction to the absurd) a disproof by showing that the consequences of the proposition are absurd; or a proof of a proposition by showing that its negation leads to a contradiction n05825245 additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory" n05825688 a check that everyone is in bed by the time they should be n05825802 an instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources n05825942 a system of checking for errors in computer functioning n05826092 a digit representing the sum of the digits in an instance of digital data; used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission or storage n05826291 the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof n05826469 any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something n05826722 evidence that refutes conclusively n05826832 refutation by example n05826914 evidence pointing to a possible solution; "the police are following a promising lead"; "the trail led straight to the perpetrator" n05827129 inside information that something is going to happen n05827253 stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors; "the elicitation of his testimony was not easy" n05827509 the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick" n05827684 any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action n05828102 something causing excitement or stimulating interest n05828263 something causing antagonism or loss of interest n05828425 the stimulus that is the occasion for a conditioned response n05828552 (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it n05828820 a reinforcing stimulus that serves to increase the likelihood of the response that produces it n05829012 a reinforcing stimulus whose removal serves to decrease the likelihood of the response that produced it n05829213 a stimulus that provides information about what to do n05829342 a stimulus with desirable consequences n05829480 a stimulus with undesirable consequences n05829656 anything that tends to arouse; "his approval was an added fillip" n05829782 something or someone that provides a source of happiness; "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight" n05830059 something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness; "washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer"; "a bit of a bother"; "he's not a friend, he's an infliction" n05830527 (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive n05830832 a nuisance that can remedied (suppressed or extinguished or rendered harmless); "the continued existence of an abatable nuisance is not authorized under the law" n05831057 anything on your premises that might attract children into danger or harm; "their swimming pool is an attractive nuisance; they should fence it in" n05831270 a nuisance that is both a public nuisance and a private nuisance at the same time n05831412 a nuisance that interferes with your interest in and private use and enjoyment of your land n05831566 a nuisance that unreasonably interferes with a right that is common to the general public; "a public nuisance offends the public at large" n05831784 something that causes irritation and annoyance; "he's a thorn in my flesh" n05831939 an annoyance; "those children are a damn plague" n05832113 any negative stimulus to which an organism will learn to make a response that avoids it n05832264 something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry" n05832621 a source of concern; "the old bugaboo of inflation still bothers them" n05832745 an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind" n05833022 a rightful concern or responsibility; "it's none of your business"; "mind your own business" n05833169 an oppressive encumbrance n05833252 a burden (figuratively in the form of a bundle) n05833371 an uncalled-for burden; "he listened but resented the imposition" n05833511 something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured; "his competitor's success was a bitter pill to take" n05833683 something that causes great unhappiness; "her death was a great grief to John" n05833840 the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind" n05834567 arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity n05834758 anything that provides inspiration for later work n05834946 something that provides an important central source for growth or development; "the taproot of his resentment"; "genius and insanity spring from the same taproot" n05835162 the source of an artist's inspiration; "Euterpe was his muse" n05835292 a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation; "necessity is the mother of invention" n05835449 a strong creative impulse; divine inspiration; "divine afflatus" n05835568 a carefully considered thought about something; "his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook" n05835747 an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances n05836275 an elaborated concept n05836468 a way of conceiving something; "Luther had a new perception of the Bible" n05836598 a general inclusive concept n05836714 a traditional notion that is obstinately held although it is unreasonable; "he still holds to the old mumpsimus that a woman's place is in the kitchen" n05836921 an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention n05837128 preoccupation with yourself to the exclusion of everything else n05837271 a plan or design of something that is laid out n05837370 something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; "the exam was full of trap questions"; "it was all a snare and delusion" n05837651 a trap from which there is no escape n05837743 a trap arranged on a roadway for catching speeders n05837850 a personal view; "he has an idea that we don't like him" n05837957 an opinion formed by judging something; "he was reluctant to make his judgment known"; "she changed her mind" n05838176 a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination" n05838530 a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something; "he entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong" n05838765 a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme n05839024 a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?" n05839547 a special type; "Google represents a new breed of entrepreneurs" n05839663 a specific (often simplistic) category n05839776 category name; "it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'" n05839910 a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of'; "they didn't have much in the way of clothing" n05840076 sort or variety; "every description of book was there" n05840188 a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?" n05840431 a particular type of thing; "problems of this type are very difficult to solve"; "he's interested in trains and things of that nature"; "matters of a personal nature" n05840650 something a little different from others of the same type; "an experimental version of the night fighter"; "a variant of the same word"; "an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone"; "the boy is a younger edition of his father" n05841029 an opposite or contrasting type n05841151 (architecture) a form of artistic expression (such as writing or painting or architecture) n05841351 architecture as a kind of art form n05841624 a German style of architecture begun by Walter Gropius in 1918 n05841740 the style of architecture developed in the Byzantine Empire developed after the 5th century; massive domes with square bases and round arches and spires and much use of mosaics n05841985 architecture influenced by the ancient Greeks or Romans n05842191 the architecture of ancient Greece n05842290 the architecture of ancient Rome n05842387 a style of architecture developed in northern France that spread throughout Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries; characterized by slender vertical piers and counterbalancing buttresses and by vaulting and pointed arches n05842706 a style of architecture developed in Italy and western Europe between the Roman and the Gothic styles after 1000 AD; characterized by round arches and vaults and by the substitution of piers for columns and profuse ornament and arcades n05843042 a Romanesque style first appearing in Normandy around 950 AD and used in Britain from the Norman Conquest until the 12th century n05843236 a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting n05843513 a style of English-Gothic architecture popular during the Tudor period; characterized by half-timbered houses n05843687 a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches n05843895 a style of architecture used in Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria; characterized by massive construction and elaborate ornamentation n05844105 a particular kind (as to appearance); "this style of shoe is in demand" n05844282 (physics) the six kinds of quarks n05844433 (physics) one of the six flavors of quark n05844545 (physics) one of the six flavors of quark n05844663 (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction; "each flavor of quarks comes in three colors" n05844881 a specific kind of something; "a species of molecule"; "a species of villainy" n05845013 a general kind of something; "ignore the genus communism" n05845140 a recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?" n05845332 a kind of literary or artistic work n05845419 a kind of person; "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk" n05845562 a kind; "what manner of man are you?" n05845652 a type of product; "his car was an old model" n05845749 a kind or category; "businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal" n05845888 a similar kind; "dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here" n05846054 a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation" n05846355 a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements" n05846626 a restriction of range or scope; "the problem with achievement tests is the narrowness they impose on students"; "the attraction of the book is precisely its narrowness of focus"; "frustrated by the narrowness of people's horizons" n05846932 (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems; "he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"; "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials" n05847320 a rule that describes how other rules should be used (as in AI) n05847438 a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem n05847658 an algorithm for sorting a list n05847753 an algorithm for removing inflectional and derivational endings in order to reduce word forms to a common stem n05847956 a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem n05848182 a heuristic for solving problems; you try to look at the problem from many angles instead of tackling it head-on n05848357 (mathematics) an expression such that each term is generated by repeating a particular mathematical operation n05848541 a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior n05848691 a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible n05848912 a rule that is adequate to permit work to be done n05849040 a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; "self-confidence is not an endearing property" n05849284 a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something; "each town has a quality all its own"; "the radical character of our demands" n05849667 the essential quality of something; "the texture of Neapolitan life" n05849789 a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics" n05850212 (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind n05850432 a feature (quantity or property or function) that remains unchanged when a particular transformation is applied to it n05850624 a distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question" n05850823 a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees" n05851131 any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank); "wearing a tie was regarded as a badge of respectability" n05851330 the central or most important feature; "education was the centerpiece of the Democratic Party's political platform" n05851517 a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure; "the contours of the melody"; "it defines a major contour of this administration" n05851744 an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels; "a center of manufacturing excellence"; "the use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine" n05852007 outward features; "he enjoyed the solemn externals of religion" n05852125 an odd or unusual characteristic n05852287 a distinguishing characteristic or behavior; "bombs are a terrorist's calling cards" n05852430 feature of an artifact that is added to insure a user's safety n05852553 an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect); "he was on the heavy side"; "he is on the purchasing side of the business"; "it brought out his better side" n05852819 a negative aspect of something that is generally positive; "there is a downside even to motherhood" n05852973 one of two sides of an issue; "on the one hand..., but on the other hand..." n05853100 a particular aspect of life or activity; "he was helpless in an important sector of his life" n05853273 a specialized sphere of knowledge; "baking is not my department"; "his work established a new department of literature" n05853449 a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something; "it was not what it appeared to be on the surface" n05853636 a general interest that leads people to want to know more; "She was the center of attention" n05853820 a characteristic that attracts tourists n05853924 anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities; "pretty girls like plain friends as foils" n05854150 a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person" n05854474 something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative; "no mortal being can influence the absolute" n05854812 a personified abstraction that teaches; "books were his teachers"; "experience is a demanding teacher" n05855004 a special abstraction; "a thing of the spirit"; "things of the heart" n05855125 the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable n05855517 (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory) n05855748 a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory n05855904 any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial; "the general term of an algebraic equation of the n-th degree" n05856066 a quantity expressed as a number n05856217 the point on a scale from which positive or negative numerical quantities can be measured n05856388 a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed; "the value assigned was 16 milliseconds" n05856589 (mathematics) any number such that a given square matrix minus that number times the identity matrix has a zero determinant n05856867 a value on some scale of measurement n05856979 an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual; "he is about average in height"; "the snowfall this month is below average" n05857165 the total number of voters who participated; "they are expecting a large vote" n05857346 a quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed n05857459 a quantity that can assume any of a set of values n05857781 a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable n05857974 the number of arguments that a function can take n05858093 (statistics) a variable whose values are independent of changes in the values of other variables n05858317 an independent variable in statistics n05858407 either of two or more related or complementary variables n05858551 (statistics) an unrestricted variable in a frequency distribution n05858699 (statistics) a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value depends on the independent variable; "if f(x)=y, y is the dependent variable" n05858936 a quantity that does not vary n05859071 a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves n05859277 a quantity (such as the mean or variance) that characterizes a statistical population and that can be estimated by calculations from sample data n05859477 one of the minimum number of parameters needed to describe the state of a physical system n05859630 a quantity obtained by multiplication; "the product of 2 and 3 is 6" n05859811 the product of all the integers up to and including a given integer; "1, 2, 6, 24, and 120 are factorials" n05859991 the product of a quantity by an integer; "36 is a multiple of 9" n05860200 a quantity that is twice as great as another; "36 is the double of 18" n05860377 a quantity that is three times as great as another n05860498 a quantity that is four times as great as another n05860639 the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by every member of a set of numbers; "the least common multiple of 12 and 18 is 36" n05860869 the sum of the sums of several groups of numbers n05860975 the sum of part of a group of numbers n05861067 a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers n05861317 the highest power of a term or variable n05861463 the sum of the exponents of the variables in the term n05861579 the degree of the term in the polynomial that has the highest degree n05861716 a degree of one; "all of the terms in a linear equation are of the first degree" n05861855 a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms n05862113 a polynomial of the fourth degree n05862268 a polynomial consisting of terms all of the same degree n05862410 a polynomial in one variable n05862501 a polynomial of the second degree n05862613 a homogeneous polynomial having at least two variables n05862721 (mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions n05862970 the sum of terms containing successively higher integral powers of a variable n05863106 the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit n05863302 an infinite series that has no limit n05863480 a geometric progression written as a sum n05863583 the sum of a series of trigonometric expressions; used in the analysis of periodic functions n05863736 a variable that can be used to predict the value of another variable (as in statistical regression) n05863919 one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion n05864047 (mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit n05864177 a variable quantity that is random n05864351 a variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components n05864481 a generalization of the concept of a vector n05864577 a variable quantity that can be resolved into components n05864758 a vector that is the product of two other vectors n05864884 a real number (a scalar) that is the product of two vectors n05865034 a vector that is the sum of two or more other vectors n05865174 a line connecting a point in space to the origin of a polar coordinate system n05865311 a line connecting a satellite to the center of the body around which it is rotating n05865454 the essential factor; the all-important element; the supreme aim; "profit is the be-all and end-all of business" n05865652 a component or element of the plot of a story n05865774 (film) a plot element that catches the viewers' attention or drives the plot; "the McGuffin was a key element of Alfred Hitchcock's films" n05865998 a geometric element that has position but no extension; "a point is defined by its coordinates" n05866199 (physics) a point in the ideal multidimensional phase space that is used to describe a system toward which the system tends to evolve regardless of the starting conditions of the system n05866489 an attractor for which the approach to its final point in phase space is chaotic n05866653 a point where lines intersect n05866822 (shipbuilding) the point of intersection between two vertical lines, one line through the center of buoyancy of the hull of a ship in equilibrium and the other line through the center of buoyancy of the hull when the ship is inclined to one side; the distance of this intersection above the center of gravity is an indication of the stability of the ship n05867283 the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure n05867413 one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the finance section of the company"; "the BBC's engineering division" n05868051 the first part or section of something; "`It was a dark and stormy night' is a hackneyed beginning for a story" n05868272 an intermediate part or section; "A whole is that which has beginning, middle, and end"- Aristotle n05868477 a final part or section; "we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus"; "Start at the beginning and go on until you come to the end" n05868779 the most enjoyable part of a given experience; "the trumpet solo was the high point of the concert" n05868954 an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a speech" n05869407 an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something; "his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor" n05869584 all of something including all its component elements or parts; "Europe considered as a whole"; "the whole of American literature" n05869857 a single undivided whole; "an idea is not a unit that can be moved from one brain to another" n05870055 a single person or thing; "he is the best one"; "this is the one I ordered" n05870180 a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts n05870365 a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts; "the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town" n05870615 a composite of mixed origin; "the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices" n05870790 a complex of concurrent things; "every word has a syndrome of meanings" n05870916 a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society n05871140 a law that is believed to come directly from God n05871245 a guiding principle; "the dictates of reason" n05871362 principles from which other truths can be derived; "first you must learn the fundamentals"; "let's get down to basics" n05871618 the principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation; "economic logic requires it"; "by the logic of war" n05871792 (psychoanalysis) the governing principle of the id; the principle that an infant seeks gratification and fails to distinguish fantasy from reality n05872098 (psychoanalysis) the governing principle of the ego; the principle that as a child grows it becomes aware of the real environment and the need to accommodate to it n05872362 the principle of revolt against constituted authority n05872477 a basic truth or law or assumption; "the principles of democracy" n05872742 the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural); "he mastered only the rudiments of geometry" n05872982 a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature; "the laws of thermodynamics" n05873884 a concept that is expressed by a word (in some particular language) n05874017 (neurophysiology) a nerve impulse resulting from a weak stimulus is just as strong as a nerve impulse resulting from a strong stimulus n05874232 a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system; "the principle of the conservation of mass"; "the principle of jet propulsion"; "the right-hand rule for inductive fields" n05874716 (hydrostatics) the apparent loss in weight of a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid n05874941 the principle that equal volumes of all gases (given the same temperature and pressure) contain equal numbers of molecules n05875148 (statistics) law stating that a large number of items taken at random from a population will (on the average) have the population statistics n05875392 a law used by auditors to identify fictitious populations of numbers; applies to any population of numbers derived from other numbers; "Benford's law holds that 30% of the time the first non-zero digit of a derived number will be 1 and it will be 9 only 4.6% of the time" n05875723 (physics) statistical law obeyed by a system of particles whose wave function is not changed when two particles are interchanged (the Pauli exclusion principle does not apply) n05875988 the pressure of an ideal gas at constant temperature varies inversely with the volume n05876148 a fundamental principle of electrostatics; the force of attraction or repulsion between two charged particles is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the distance between them; principle also holds for magnetic poles n05876469 (chemistry and physics) law stating that the pressure exerted by a mixture of gases equals the sum of the partial pressures of the gases in the mixture; the pressure of a gas in a mixture equals the pressure it would exert if it occupied the same volume alone at the same temperature n05876912 (chemistry) the total energy in an assembly of molecules is not distributed equally but is distributed around an average value according to a statistical distribution n05877178 (physics) a law expressing the distribution of energy among the molecules of a gas in thermal equilibrium n05877412 (chemistry) the principle that (at chemical equilibrium) in a reversible reaction the ratio of the rate of the forward reaction to the rate of the reverse reaction is a constant for that reaction n05877718 (psychophysics) the concept that the magnitude of a subjective sensation increases proportional to the logarithm of the stimulus intensity; based on early work by E. H. Weber n05877991 (physics) law obeyed by a systems of particles whose wave function changes when two particles are interchanged (the Pauli exclusion principle applies) n05878229 (physics) the density of an ideal gas at constant pressure varies inversely with the temperature n05878440 a principle of Gestalt psychology that identifies factors leading to particular forms of perceptual organization n05878771 (chemistry) law formulated by the English chemist William Henry; the amount of a gas that will be absorbed by water increases as the gas pressure increases n05879003 (physics) the principle that (within the elastic limit) the stress applied to a solid is proportional to the strain produced n05879204 (astronomy) the generalization that the speed of recession of distant galaxies (the red shift) is proportional to their distance from the observer n05879441 (astronomy) one of three empirical laws of planetary motion stated by Johannes Kepler n05879693 a law stating that the orbit of each planet is an ellipse with the sun at one focus of the ellipse n05879856 a law concerning the speed at which planets travel; a line connecting a planet to the sun will sweep out equal areas in equal times; "Kepler's second law means that a planet's orbital speed changes with its distance from the sun" n05880187 a law stating that the ratio of the square of the revolutionary period (in years) to the cube of the orbital axis (in astronomical units) is the same for all planets n05880432 (physics) two laws governing electric networks in which steady currents flow: the sum of all the currents at a point is zero and the sum of the voltage gains and drops around any closed circuit is zero n05880715 a law affirming that in the long run probabilities will determine performance n05880854 (chemistry) law stating that every pure substance always contains the same elements combined in the same proportions by weight n05881102 a law affirming that to continue after a certain level of performance has been reached will result in a decline in effectiveness n05881303 (psychology) the principle that behaviors are selected by their consequences; behavior having good consequences tends to be repeated whereas behavior that leads to bad consequences is not repeated n05881578 (chemistry) law stating that the proportions in which two elements separately combine with a third element are also the proportions in which they combine together n05881867 (physics) the law that states any two bodies attract each other with a force that is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them n05882226 (chemistry) law stating that when two elements can combine to form more than one compound the amounts of one of them that combines with a fixed amount of the other will exhibit a simple multiple relation n05882537 (chemistry) the law that states the following principle: the rate of a chemical reaction is directly proportional to the molecular concentrations of the reacting substances n05882793 (physics) a law governing the relations between states of energy in a closed system n05883035 a law stating that mechanical work can be derived from a body only when that body interacts with another at a lower temperature; any spontaneous process results in an increase of entropy n05883296 law stating that the entropy of a substance approaches zero as its temperature approaches absolute zero n05883473 the law that if two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with a third body then the first two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with each other n05883688 the principle that if any change is imposed on a system that is in equilibrium then the system tends to adjust to a new equilibrium counteracting the change n05883992 (economics) the principle that when two kinds of money having the same denominational value are in circulation the intrinsically more valuable money will be hoarded and the money of lower intrinsic value will circulate more freely until the intrinsically more valuable money is driven out of circulation; bad money drives out good; credited to Sir Thomas Gresham n05884433 (genetics) one of two principles of heredity formulated by Gregor Mendel on the basis of his experiments with plants; the principles were limited and modified by subsequent genetic research n05884736 members of a pair of homologous chromosomes separate during the formation of gametes and are distributed to different gametes so that every gamete receives only one member of the pair n05884984 each member of a pair of homologous chromosomes separates independently of the members of other pairs so the results are random n05885187 (physics) the principle that a measured quantity of mass is equivalent (according to relativity theory) to a measured quantity of energy n05885412 rule for calculating an expected delivery date; subtract three months from the first day of the last menstrual period and add seven days to that date n05885622 one of three basic laws of classical mechanics n05885822 a body remains at rest or in motion with a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force n05886039 the rate of change of momentum is proportional to the imposed force and goes in the direction of the force n05886266 action and reaction are equal and opposite n05886455 electric current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance; I = E/R n05886613 pressure applied anywhere to a body of fluid causes a force to be transmitted equally in all directions; the force acts at right angles to any surface in contact with the fluid; "the hydraulic press is an application of Pascal's law" n05886939 no two electrons or protons or neutrons in a given system can be in states characterized by the same set of quantum numbers n05887156 (chemistry) the principle that chemical properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers n05887365 (physics) the basis of quantum theory; the energy of electromagnetic waves is contained in indivisible quanta that have to be radiated or absorbed as a whole; the magnitude is proportional to frequency where the constant of proportionality is given by Planck's constant n05887712 (physics) an equation that expresses the distribution of energy in the radiated spectrum of an ideal black body n05887911 (cosmology) the theory that the universe originated sometime between 10 billion and 20 billion years ago from the cataclysmic explosion of a small volume of matter at extremely high density and temperature n05888215 (cosmology) the theory that the solar system evolved from a hot gaseous nebula n05888377 (cosmology) the theory that the solar system was formed by the gravitational accumulation of planetesimals n05888572 (cosmology) the theory that the universe maintains a constant average density with matter created to fill the void left by galaxies that are receding from each other; "the steady state theory has been abandoned in favor of the big bang theory" n05888929 a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices" n05889575 a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.; "consider the following, just as a hypothetical" n05889762 the physically discrete element that Darwin proposed as responsible for heredity n05889896 a concept whose truth can be proved; "scientific hypotheses are not facts" n05890021 a theoretical sun that moves along the celestial equator at a constant speed and completes its annual course in the same amount of time the real sun takes at variable speeds n05890249 a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems" n05890642 (astronomy) Copernicus' astronomical model in which the Earth rotates around the sun n05890809 (astronomy) Ptolemy's model of the universe with the Earth at the center n05890963 (particle physics) a theory that involves an eleven-dimensional universe in which the weak and strong forces and gravity are unified and to which all the string theories belong n05891232 (particle physics) a theory that postulates that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings n05891426 a listing of audit procedures to be performed in completing an audit n05891572 a schematic or preliminary plan n05891783 a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence); "speculations about the outcome of the election"; "he dismissed it as mere conjecture" n05892096 a hypothesis that is taken for granted; "any society is built upon certain assumptions" n05892427 something that is required in advance; "Latin was a prerequisite for admission" n05892651 required activity; "the requirements of his work affected his health"; "there were many demands on his time" n05892880 a condition that is a prerequisite n05892991 a requirement for admission to or completion of an academic program n05893143 a requirement that a student know certain languages n05893261 a prerequisite n05893356 an assumption that is taken for granted n05893512 an assumption that is basic to an argument n05893653 an incorrect conception n05893916 a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning n05894143 a fallacy in logical argumentation n05894311 the logical fallacy of using as a true premise a proposition that is yet to be proved n05894460 the logical fallacy of supposing that an argument proving an irrelevant point has proved the point at issue n05894631 the fallacy of attributing human feelings to inanimate objects; `the friendly sun' is an example of the pathetic fallacy n05894814 the logical fallacy of assuming the conclusion in the premises; begging the question n05894972 the logical fallacy of believing that temporal succession implies a causal relation n05895138 a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone n05895373 an unintentionally invalid argument n05895465 a misconception resulting from incorrect information n05895588 a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it n05895723 an understanding of something that is not correct; "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister" n05896059 something many people believe that is false; "they have the illusion that I am very wealthy" n05896379 an impracticable and illusory idea; "he didn't want to burst the newcomer's bubble" n05896515 an illusion that misleads n05896618 the illusion that what you wish for is actually true n05896733 a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea; "he has delusions of competence"; "his dreams of vast wealth are a hallucination" n05896998 (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people n05897255 a rare but serious syndrome of childhood characterized by withdrawal and lack of social responsiveness or interest in others and serious linguistic deficits; "there is considerable dispute among specialists concerning infantile autism" n05897553 something existing in perception only; "a ghostly apparition at midnight" n05897825 an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins n05898035 a phantom ship that is said to appear in storms near the Cape of Good Hope n05898171 a mental representation of some haunting experience; "he looked like he had seen a ghost"; "it aroused specters from his past" n05898430 a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug) n05898568 a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue" n05899087 a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program" n05899442 a long-term outline of a project or government function; "the zoning board adopted a master plan for the new development" n05899621 a program of space flights undertaken by US to land a man on the Moon; "the first lunar landing was achieved by the Apollo program on July 20, 1969" n05899831 a program of space flights undertaken by US in 1965 and 1966; "under the Gemini program each crew had two astronauts" n05900010 a program of rocket-powered flights undertaken by US between 1961 and 1963 with the goal of putting a man in orbit around the earth; "under the Mercury program each flight had one astronaut" n05900263 a program for defending a country against its enemies n05900430 a program for providing education n05900583 a program for restoring someone to good health n05900716 a technological program intended to explore outer space n05900888 the federal government's program to locate and investigate and clean up the worst uncontrolled and abandoned toxic waste sites nationwide; administered by the Environmental Protection Agency; "some have intimated that the Superfund's money may have turned into a political slush fund" n05901248 a program of rehabilitation through job training with an eye to gainful employment n05901410 a program for setting taxes n05901508 a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies" n05901840 a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal n05902014 a policy of promoting oneself at the expense of others; used especially of national policy; "the United States has pursued a beggar-my-neighbor policy" n05902327 something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt" n05902545 a plan for actively doing something n05902786 plan for conducting a battle n05902872 a procedure or process for obtaining an objective; "they had to devise a system that did not depend on cooperation" n05903112 a system for allowing people to purchase things on credit n05903229 a system for interpreting and enforcing the laws n05903445 the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial); "he is out on bail" n05903738 a legal system for determining the facts at issue in a law suit n05903878 a legal system for protecting the rights of inventors n05904010 a legal system for assessing and collecting taxes n05904135 a legal system for making democratic choices n05904313 based on the principle of having only one member (as of a legislature) selected from each electoral district n05904616 based on the principle of proportional representation; voters choose between party lists, the number elected from each list being determined by the percentage cast for each list out of the total vote n05904918 a system for setting prices on goods or services n05905027 a system for advancing participants to higher-status positions n05905152 a plan for attaining a particular goal n05905348 an elaborate and systematic plan of action n05905706 a proposed route of travel n05905802 an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade; "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track" n05906080 something planted secretly for discovery by another; "the police used a plant to trick the thieves"; "he claimed that the evidence against him was a plant" n05906305 an illegal scheme for making money by manipulating stock prices; the schemer persuades other people to buy the stock and then sells it himself as soon as the price of the stock rises n05906554 an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery n05906734 a strategy intended to prevent or counter terrorism n05906867 (sports) a plan for achieving an objective in some sport n05906998 (figurative) a carefully thought out strategy for achieving an objective in war or politics or business or personal affairs; "newscasters speculated about the President's game plan for an invasion" n05907251 a speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that the planner cannot control; "his proposal was nothing but a house of cards"; "a real estate bubble" n05907479 a scheme or set of strategies for conducting a business campaign or a political campaign; "they borrowed a page from the playbook of the opposition" n05907682 a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start" n05908000 a fraudulent scheme in which people are recruited to make payments to the person who recruited them while expecting to receive payments from the persons they recruit; when the number of new recruits fails to sustain the hierarchical payment structure the scheme collapses with most of the participants losing the money they put in n05908391 a plot intended to subvert another plot n05908520 a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends n05908727 a derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs n05908882 a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) n05909097 a conspiracy in 1605 in England to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament to avenge the persecution of Catholics in England; led by Guy Fawkes n05909306 a strategy of delay n05909384 (Briticism) a clever or amusing scheme or trick; "a clever wheeze probably succeeded in neutralizing the German espionage threat" n05909585 (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet) n05909730 (education) a program of education in liberal arts and sciences (usually in preparation for higher education) n05909921 a program designed for training in specific skills n05910070 a training program in which a person is given information about physiological processes (heart rate or blood pressure) that is not normally available with the goal of gaining conscious control of them n05910328 a training program to prepare you for employment n05910453 a planned undertaking n05910577 a project that generates a continuous flow of money n05910712 a program of vocational education n05910810 a program to provide jobs on public works paid for by government funds n05910940 a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to n05911124 an agenda of things to do; "they worked rapidly down the menu of reports" n05911255 a plan for setting aside money to be spent after retirement n05911560 a retirement savings plan that is funded by employee contributions and (often) matching contributions from the employer; contributions are made from your salary before taxes and the funds grow tax-free until they are withdrawn, at which point they can be converted into an IRA; funds can be transferred if you change employers and you can (to some extent) manage the investments yourself n05912012 a retirement plan that allows you to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your retirement; taxes on the interest earned in the account are deferred n05912243 a tax-deferred pension plan for employees of unincorporated businesses or for self-employed persons n05912399 a plan that allows employees to contribute to an investment pool managed the employer n05912552 a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action; "the president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam" n05912814 an organized plan for employees of a company to buy shares of its stock n05912969 a program under which employees regularly accumulate shares and may ultimately assume control of the company n05913160 a contrived or fantastic idea; "a figment of the imagination" n05913275 an idea or conclusion having general application; "he spoke in broad generalities" n05913538 a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct; "their principles of composition characterized all their works" n05913842 a fundamental principle or practice; "science eroded the pillars of superstition" n05913994 (Islam) one of the five religious obligations accepted by all Muslims n05914234 the first pillar of Islam is an affirmation of faith n05914359 the second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca n05914591 the third pillar of Islam is fasting (primarily during the month of Ramadan); Muslims abstain from food and drink and gambling and all sensuous pleasures from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan n05914851 the fourth pillar of Islam is almsgiving as an act of worship; "the zakat is earmarked for the poor and disabled" n05915034 the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba; "for a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship" n05915356 the bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology; "yin and yang together produce everything that comes into existence" n05915584 the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology; "the interaction of yin and yang maintains the harmony of the universe" n05915811 rules in Chinese philosophy that govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to patterns of yin and yang and the flow of energy (qi); the favorable or unfavorable effects are taken into consideration in designing and siting buildings and graves and furniture n05916155 an idea that is suggested; "the picnic was her suggestion" n05916306 a slight suggestion or vague understanding; "he had no inkling what was about to happen" n05916520 a suggestion that is made to a person who is hypnotized that specifies an action he will perform (usually in response to a cue) after he has awakened n05916739 a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying" n05917174 the impression that something is present; "he felt the presence of an evil force" n05917328 an idea evoked by some experience; "his reaction to the news was to start planning what to do" n05917477 an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived); "he just did it for effect" n05917675 at the first glimpse or impression; "at first blush the idea possesses considerable intuitive appeal but on closer examination it fails" n05917869 an effect that imitates a sound called for in the script of a play n05917994 an effect used to produce scenes that cannot be achieved by normal techniques (especially on film) n05918171 a special effect created on the stage n05918267 an idea accepted as a demonstrable truth n05918379 (statistics) a theorem describing how the conditional probability of a set of possible causes for a given observed event can be computed from knowledge of the probability of each cause and the conditional probability of the outcome of each cause n05918704 (statistics) the difficulty of applying Bayes' theorem is that the probabilities of the different causes are seldom known, in which case it may be postulated that they are all equal (sometimes known as postulating the equidistribution of ignorance) n05919034 an impression that something might be the case; "he had an intuition that something had gone wrong" n05919263 the locus of feelings and intuitions; "in your heart you know it is true"; "her story would melt your bosom" n05919431 the power to foresee the future n05919549 an odd or fanciful or capricious idea; "the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories"; "he had a whimsy about flying to the moon"; "whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it" n05919866 the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?" n05920159 the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse n05920272 a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme" n05920482 a traditional theme or motif or literary convention; "James Joyce uses the topos of the Wandering Jew in his Ulysses" n05920651 the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text; "a petty argument about semantics" n05920791 a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication" n05921123 the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story" n05921685 (plural) the most basic facts or elements; "he told us only the bare bones of the story" n05921868 (metaphysics) essential nature or underlying reality n05922014 the essence that makes something the kind of thing it is and makes it different from any other n05922175 the purest and most concentrated essence of something n05922305 a critically important or characteristic component; "suspense is the very stuff of narrative" n05922450 the general meaning or substance of an utterance; "although I disagreed with him I could follow the tenor of his argument" n05922651 the pervading meaning or tenor; "caught the general drift of the conversation" n05922809 a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning n05922949 the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to; "the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos" n05923314 the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to; "he argued that reference is a consequence of conditioned reflexes" n05923566 an idea that is implied or suggested n05923696 the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain n05923983 an ideal accepted by some individual or group; "he has old-fashioned values" n05924165 (psychoanalysis) parental figures (and their values) that you introjected as a child; the voice of conscience is usually a parent's voice internalized n05924408 something that exists only as an idea n05924519 an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept n05924730 a paragon of excellence; "academic education is the gold standard against which other educational activity is pejoratively judged" n05924920 the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community" n05925177 criteria that designers should meet in designing some system or device; "the job specifications summarized the design criteria" n05925366 something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general" n05925702 an outstanding example of its kind; "his roses were beauties"; "when I make a mistake it's a beaut" n05925862 (psychoanalysis) the part of the ego that contains an ideal of personal excellence toward which a person strives n05926049 a fundamental or central idea n05926150 an eccentric idea n05926236 accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment n05926358 wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound; "the anthropologist was impressed by the reconditeness of the native proverbs" n05926676 a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image n05927169 a representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it; "how many instantiations were found?" n05927364 a person or thing represented or foreshadowed by a type or symbol; especially a figure in the Old Testament having a counterpart in the New Testament n05927586 a conventional or formulaic conception or image; "regional stereotypes have been part of America since its founding" n05927813 an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world n05928118 an iconic mental representation; "her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate" n05928391 a mental image produced by the imagination n05928513 a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something n05928733 a new or different meaning n05928840 a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream) n05929008 an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona" n05929363 a small role n05929461 a minor female role as a pert flirtatious lady's maid in a comedy n05929582 a serious (or tragic) role in a play n05929670 the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem n05929780 the role of an innocent artless young woman in a play n05929887 the role of the character after whom the play is named n05930010 the mental representation of sexual activities n05930136 the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept n05930386 a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground n05930574 a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused n05930736 a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them" n05931152 (mathematics) a geometric pattern that is repeated at every scale and so cannot be represented by classical geometry n05931341 a configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts n05931512 a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines n05931658 a pattern of small boxes that is used for self-monitoring by patients who have age-related macular degeneration n05931827 a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes n05931980 a pattern resembling a mosaic n05932062 a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole; "he tried to pick up the strands of his former life"; "I could hear several melodic strands simultaneously" n05932282 a musical form having 3 sections -- exposition and development and recapitulation; characteristic of 1st movement of a sonata or symphony n05932477 a percept that arises from the eyes; an image in the visual system n05932709 visual images that are pleasing to see but are intellectually undemanding; "he wanted to put some eye candy on their web site" n05932891 the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument) n05933054 an instance of visual perception; "the sight of his wife brought him back to reality"; "the train was an unexpected sight" n05933246 the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views" n05933638 all of the points of the physical environment that can be perceived by a stable eye at a given moment n05933834 the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground; "he posed her against a background of rolling hills" n05934029 the area within view; "the coast is clear" n05934123 aspect resulting from the direction a building or window faces; "the studio had a northern exposure" n05934278 the part of a scene that is near the viewer n05934396 a brief or incomplete view; "from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake" n05934550 the part of a scene between the foreground and the background n05934673 a view from the side of something n05934780 any dramatic scene n05934852 the areas that is visible through a microscope n05934962 the area that is open during surgery n05935060 something that is remembered; "search as he would, the memory was lost" n05935292 something recalled to the mind n05935381 a postulated biochemical change (presumably in neural tissue) that represents a memory n05935535 (psychiatry) a plausible but imagined memory that fills in gaps in what is remembered n05935717 an imagined memory of a childhood experience; hides another memory of distressing significance n05935871 a mental image of something previously experienced n05936016 a memory image that is similar to a visual perception n05936130 an image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased n05936300 an afterimage of a taste n05936381 a mental image that is similar to a visual perception n05936561 the combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept n05936704 a clear and telling mental image; "he described his mental picture of his assailant"; "he had no clear picture of himself or his world"; "the events left a permanent impression in his mind" n05936995 a mental image that is similar to an auditory perception n05937112 a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example" n05937417 something that serves as a model or guide n05937524 a standard or typical example; "he is the prototype of good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the good father" n05937878 a concentrated example of something; "the concentrate of contemporary despair" n05938014 (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood n05938170 the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made n05938314 a miniature model of something n05938400 something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies; "this painting is a copy of the original" n05938633 a leading instance in its field; "the new policy will be a pacesetter in community relations" n05938795 a model considered worthy of imitation; "the American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics" n05938976 a model or standard for making comparisons n05939109 an example that prefigures or foreshadows what is to come n05939244 an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality; "the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor" n05939432 a mental representation; "I tried to describe his appearance to the police" n05939636 an erroneous mental representation n05939809 the apparent enlargement of a bright object when viewed against a dark background n05939948 having a three-dimensional form or appearance; "aren't dreams always in 3-D?" n05940090 the illusion that a limb still exists after it has been amputated n05940214 something illusory and unattainable n05940302 the outward appearance of a person; "he put up a bold front" n05940414 a hazy or indistinct representation; "it happened so fast it was just a blur"; "he tried to clear his head of the whisky fuzz" n05940688 a misconception that is fallacious and not true or valid; "the unsoundness of his conclusion was obvious" n05940869 a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples n05941037 a representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms n05941210 a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life" n05941423 any cognitive content held as true n05942104 the religious belief that God cannot be known but is completely `other' and must be described in negative terms (in terms of what God is not) n05942338 the religious belief that God has given enough clues to be known to humans positively and affirmatively (e.g., God created Adam `in his own image') n05942579 the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate n05942888 an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence n05943066 complete confidence in a person or plan etc; "he cherished the faith of a good woman"; "the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust" n05943300 a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school n05944686 any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation; "self-indulgence was his only philosophy"; "my father's philosophy of child-rearing was to let mother do it" n05944958 belief about (or mental picture of) the future n05945227 a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish) n05945383 the belief that all human characteristics are determined genetically n05945508 the belief that the world can be made better by human effort n05945642 a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?" n05946089 belief that a work of art is an end in itself or its own justification n05946234 the belief that the United States Constitution should be interpreted in the way the authors originally intended it n05946406 the belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration n05946582 the belief or doctrine of predestinarians n05946687 a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" n05948264 a system of religious beliefs and rituals; "devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin" n05948537 a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false; "it was a satanic cult" n05948716 religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices n05948857 a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality n05949088 a form of religious mysticism requiring withdrawal from all human effort and passive contemplation of God n05949266 Islamic mysticism n05949336 a system of religion that deifies and worships natural forces and phenomena n05949472 a religion founded primarily on the revelations of God to humankind n05949603 opinion or judgment; "in the eyes of the law"; "I was wrong in her eyes" n05949726 a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people; "he asked for a poll of public opinion" n05949937 an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions" n05950234 a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature n05950475 extreme prejudice n05950559 one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions; "they are at opposite poles"; "they are poles apart" n05950733 grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; "there is little or no promise that he will recover" n05950982 an illusory hope; "chasing rainbows" n05951072 an early limited awareness of something yet to occur n05951180 a future prospect or potential; "this room has great possibilities" n05951323 something expected (as on the basis of a norm); "each of them had their own anticipations"; "an indicator of expectancy in development" n05951566 painful expectation n05951692 a belief in the spread of revolutionary principles n05951820 a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and God n05951969 the belief that the spirits of dead people can communicate with people who are still alive (especially via a medium) n05952199 a belief that there is a realm controlled by a divine spirit n05952367 the belief that the right to vote should be extended (as to women) n05952490 a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding n05952678 an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear n05952829 the belief that some particular group or race is superior to all others; "white supremacism" n05952979 a belief that can guide behavior; "the architect has a theory that more is less"; "they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales" n05953263 (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality n05953416 a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas n05953614 a system of belief based on mystical insight into the nature of God and the soul n05953804 belief in theosophy n05953881 a system of beliefs and practices based on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner; it claims to integrate the practical and psychological in child-centered education n05954100 an esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries n05954366 the doctrines of the Kabbalah n05954481 the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual; "19th century thought"; "Darwinian thought" n05954672 belief in the kinship of a group of people with a common totem n05954807 the beliefs of a tribal society n05954894 beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something); "he has very conservatives values" n05955095 belief in the existence of vampires n05955186 the prevailing current of thought; "his thinking was in the American mainstream" n05955323 a rule or standard especially of good behavior; "a man of principle"; "he will not violate his principles" n05955593 a principle that governs current accounting practice and that is used as a reference to determine the appropriate treatment of complex transactions n05955848 the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct n05956019 the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group; "the Puritan ethic"; "a person with old-fashioned values" n05956287 the principles of a body of 19th century English reformers who advocated better social and economic conditions for working people n05956489 the principles and ideals associated with classical Greek civilization n05956651 (law) a principle underlying the formulation of jurisprudence n05956906 the principle that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his natural parents n05957078 the principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the place of birth n05957238 the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject n05957428 (law) the principle that an act done at a later time is deemed by law to have occurred at an earlier time; "his attorney argued for the relation back of the amended complaint to the time the initial complaint was filed" n05957737 an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action n05957913 a command based on Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount; "Whatsoever ye would that men do unto you, do you even so unto them" (Matthew 7:12) n05958114 a Christian profession of faith n05958208 the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery n05958337 the doctrine of an absolute being n05958427 the doctrine that moral distinctions are invalid n05958549 the doctrine that human beings are purely animal in nature and lacking a spiritual nature n05958712 the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls; "animism is common among primitive peoples" n05958919 the doctrine of opposition to the social and political establishment n05959082 the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state n05959263 the predominant philosophical tradition in Great Britain since the 17th century n05959407 any doctrine emphasizing the importance of the context in solving problems or establishing the meaning of terms n05959578 the literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis; "creationism denies the theory of evolution of species" n05959785 an effort to give scientific support for the truth of the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis n05959954 any system of principles or beliefs n05960121 the doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from God and are not accountable to their subjects; rebellion is the worst of political crimes; "the doctrine of the divine right of kings was enunciated by the Stuarts in Britain in the 16th century" n05960464 a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative; "he believed all the Marxist dogma" n05960698 the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil n05960925 any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy n05961141 a doctrine of hedonism that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers n05961278 the doctrine of supporting the social or political establishment n05961429 a doctrine that ethics and ethical ideas are valid and important; "his ethicism often led him to moralize" n05961608 the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country n05961745 an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles n05961867 the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented n05962043 any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose n05962166 the doctrine of the Girondists n05962252 a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance; "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed" n05962414 the doctrine of a sect of Hindu philosophers who practiced nudity and asceticism and meditation n05962602 the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations n05962785 the imitative representation of nature and human behavior in art and literature n05962936 the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs n05963101 a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence n05963299 individualism in social and economic affairs; belief not only in personal liberty and self-reliance but also in free competition n05963494 the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences n05963744 the doctrine that nations should conduct their foreign affairs individualistically without the advice or involvement of other nations n05963973 unilateral interaction; "cooperation cannot be a one-way street" n05964098 the doctrine that irredenta should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related n05964322 the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature n05964445 the doctrine that the numerical majority of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group n05964643 the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element n05964805 the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country n05965022 the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other n05965195 the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals n05965388 a revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake n05965586 the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable n05965749 the doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements n05965933 the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite n05966129 (theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind) n05966602 the doctrine that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (as in the Book of Revelations) are presently in the course of being fulfilled n05966798 the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists) n05966958 the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct n05967097 a doctrine of reform n05967191 the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural n05967402 the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare n05967588 the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality n05967773 a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women n05967894 the power associated with a juju n05967977 any art that invokes supernatural powers n05968209 a magic power or magic spell n05968288 a belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control n05968450 the study of the supernatural n05968553 a doctrine that on the death of the body the soul migrates to or is born again in another body n05968710 a doctrine that maintains the right of secession n05968835 a doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations n05968971 (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful; "he despised the esthetic of minimalism" n05969194 (philosophy) the philosophy of Aristotle that deals with logic and metaphysics and ethics and poetics and politics and natural science; "Aristotelianism profoundly influenced Western thought" n05969537 the doctrine that the application of a general term to various objects indicates the existence of a mental entity that mediates the application n05969758 the teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China n05970012 a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning n05970311 (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience n05970564 the philosophical doctrine that environment is more important than heredity in determining intellectual growth n05970755 (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they make of themselves n05971086 (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will n05971394 a philosophical doctrine holding that all events are predetermined in advance for all time and human beings are powerless to change them n05971621 (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications n05971913 the philosophical doctrine that heredity is more important than environment in determining intellectual growth n05972103 (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality n05972264 (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired primarily by intuition n05972417 (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all of mathematics can be derived from formal logic n05972585 (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality n05972781 (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes n05973007 (philosophy) a doctrine that mind is the true reality and that objects exist only as aspects of the mind's awareness n05973198 (philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate n05973372 (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations n05973603 a system of philosophical and theological doctrines composed of elements of Platonism and Aristotelianism and oriental mysticism; its most distinctive doctrine holds that the first principle and source of reality transcends being and thought and is naturally unknowable; "Neoplatonism was predominant in pagan Europe until the 6th century"; "Neoplatonism was a major influence on early Christian writers and on later medieval and Renaissance thought and on Islamic philosophy" n05974156 (philosophy) the doctrine that the various objects labeled by the same term have nothing in common but their name n05974363 (philosophy) the doctrine that the meaning of a proposition consists of the operations involved in proving or applying it n05974564 (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names n05974798 (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value n05975051 a system of pragmatic philosophy that considers idea to be instruments that should guide our actions and their value is measured by their success n05975258 (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action n05975473 (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience n05975659 (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived n05975846 (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved n05976065 the system of philosophy dominant in medieval Europe; based on Aristotle and the Church Fathers n05976257 (philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols n05976471 (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good n05976649 (philosophy) the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist n05976805 (theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God n05976948 (philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno n05977135 (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge and value are dependent on and limited by your subjective experience n05977340 philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events n05977619 (philosophy) a doctrine explaining phenomena by their ends or purposes n05977800 the doctrine that all knowledge was originally derived by divine revelation and that it is transmitted by traditions n05977977 (philosophy) a doctrine that life is a vital principle distinct from physics and chemistry n05978159 calling up a spirit or devil n05978370 a bit of lore passed on by word of mouth n05978472 freeing from evil spirits n05978623 calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations n05978812 the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world n05979198 white magic performed with the help of beneficent spirits (as formerly practiced by Neoplatonists) n05979350 the art of sorcery n05979454 a magical spell n05979595 a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan) n05979800 magic used only for good purposes n05979909 a rejection of belief n05980051 the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge n05980256 a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods n05980412 a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion n05980750 the orientation of an iconoclast n05980875 the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means" n05981230 the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children" n05981546 an archaic term for a goal or destination n05981648 the ultimate goal; "human beings are not the end-all of evolution" n05981768 the ultimate goal for which something is done n05981936 the object of any prolonged endeavor n05982024 a nonexistent goal; "he lived without a reason progressing toward no-goal" n05982152 an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" n05982720 (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable" n05982915 your intention; what you intend to do; "he had in mind to see his old teacher"; "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces" n05983122 a contrary aim; "at cross-purposes" n05983217 (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process n05983347 the purpose of achieving or obtaining; "for the sake of argument" n05983463 purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'; "he took the computer with a view to pawning it" n05983654 a fixed and persistent intent or purpose; "where there's a will there's a way" n05983801 an immediate objective; "gossip was the main business of the evening" n05983943 something you have to do; "he minded his own specialized occasions" n05984066 the object of an activity; "what is the point of discussing it?" n05984182 a special objective; "the thing is to stay in bounds" n05984287 knowledge acquired by learning and instruction; "it was clear that he had a very broad education" n05984584 the content of direct observation or participation in an event; "he had a religious experience"; "he recalled the experience vividly" n05984936 all the knowledge and values shared by a society n05985126 a cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation); "memes are the cultural counterpart of genes" n05985381 knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote; "early peoples passed on plant and animal lore through legend" n05985602 the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture n05985999 profound scholarly knowledge n05986295 scholarly attainment; "he is a man of letters" n05986395 education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge n05986594 education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge; "he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study"; "a good grounding in mathematics" n05986822 the political policy of concentrating power in a central organization n05986948 a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully; "containment of communist expansion was a central principle of United States' foreign policy from 1947 to the 1975" n05987283 the policy of being moderate or acting with moderation n05987397 a policy of opposition to enlightenment or the spread of knowledge n05987522 (England) the political policy of Margaret Thatcher n05987650 (Roman Catholic Church) the policy that the absolute authority of the church should be vested in the pope n05987835 uplifting enlightenment n05987969 (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment n05988097 freeing from false belief or illusions n05988282 the lack of knowledge or education n05988498 an unenlightened state; "he was in the dark concerning their intentions"; "his lectures dispelled the darkness" n05988743 ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs) n05988956 lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience; "procedural inexperience created difficulties"; "their poor behavior was due to the rawness of the troops" n05989265 a lack of understanding n05989386 ignorance resulting from not reading n05989479 a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena; "theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses"; "true in fact and theory" n05990089 (physics) the theory that any two particles of matter attract one another with a force directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them n05990480 (physics) a universal law that states that the laws of mechanics are not affected by a uniform rectilinear motion of the system of coordinates to which they are referred n05990738 the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred n05990981 (physics) the principle that an observer has no way of distinguishing whether his laboratory is in a uniform gravitational field or is in an accelerated frame of reference n05991242 (hydrostatics) the volume of a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the volume of the displaced fluid n05991441 the displacement of any point due to the superposition of wave systems is equal to the sum of the displacements of the individual waves at that point; "the principle of superposition is the basis of the wave theory of light" n05991776 (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest n05992015 (neurology) the principle that the cortex of the brain operates as a coordinated system with large masses of neural tissue involved in all complex functioning n05992274 (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body n05992624 localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain n05992804 theory that inherited characteristics are transmitted by germ plasm n05992949 a theory (popular in the 18th century and now discredited) that an individual develops by simple enlargement of a tiny fully formed organism (a homunculus) that exists in the germ cell n05993235 the materialistic philosophy of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels n05993367 the form of empiricism that bases all knowledge on perceptual experience (not on intuition or revelation) n05993622 Auguste Comte's positivistic philosophy that metaphysics and theology should be replaced by a hierarchy of sciences from mathematics at the base to sociology at the top n05993844 a theory that explains scientific observations; "scientific theories must be falsifiable" n05994484 (physics) a theory that explains a physical phenomenon in terms of a field and the manner in which it interacts with matter or with other fields n05994706 theory that the total organization of an organism rather than the functioning of individual organs is the determinant of life processes n05994935 (economics) a theory of commercial activities (such as the production and consumption of goods) n05995220 the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial n05995355 the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes who advocated government monetary and fiscal programs intended to stimulate business activity and increase employment n05995576 an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market n05995726 Malthus' theory that population increase would outpace increases in the means of subsistence n05995898 an economic theory holding that variations in unemployment and the rate of inflation are usually caused by changes in the supply of money n05996110 (psychophysics) the concept that the magnitude of a subjective sensation increases proportional to a power of the stimulus intensity n05996353 (psychophysics) the concept that a just-noticeable difference in a stimulus is proportional to the magnitude of the original stimulus; "Weber's law explains why you don't notice your headlights are on in the daytime" n05996646 a branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings" n05997361 the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); "communications is his major field of study" n05997659 the principal field of study of a student at a university; "her major is linguistics" n05997814 a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about; "it was a limited realm of discourse"; "here we enter the region of opinion"; "the realm of the occult" n05998052 an undeveloped field of study; a topic inviting research and development; "he worked at the frontier of brain science" n05998225 the study or investigation of ancestry and family history n05998356 the study of the relative growth of a part of an organism in relation to the growth of the whole n05998526 the scientific study of documents and handwriting etc. especially to determine authorship or authenticity n05998724 an informal word (abstracted from words with this ending) for some unidentified branch of knowledge n05998893 the study or the use of symbols and symbolism n05998994 an intermediate area; a topic that is not clearly one thing or the other n05999134 an area of knowledge or interest; "his questions covered a lot of territory" n05999266 the content of a particular field of knowledge n05999455 knowledge about knowledge n05999540 knowledge accumulated by systematic study and organized by general principles; "mathematics is the basis for much scientific knowledge" n05999797 a particular branch of scientific knowledge; "the science of genetics" n06000400 the sciences involved in the study of the physical world and its phenomena n06000644 a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement n06003682 the branches of mathematics that study and develop the principles of mathematics for their own sake rather than for their immediate usefulness n06004067 the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations n06004599 computation with Arabic figures n06004685 the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces n06005399 the geometry of affine transformations n06005518 (mathematics) geometry based on Euclid's axioms n06005692 (mathematics) any of five axioms that are generally recognized as the basis for Euclidean geometry n06005999 a straight line can be drawn between any two points n06006117 any terminated straight line can be projected indefinitely n06006243 a circle with any radius can be drawn around any point n06006364 all right angles are equal n06006458 only one line can be drawn through a point parallel to another line n06006609 (mathematics) the geometry of fractals; "Benoit Mandelbrot pioneered fractal geometry" n06006777 (mathematics) geometry based on axioms different from Euclid's; "non-Euclidean geometries discard or replace one or more of the Euclidean axioms" n06007046 (mathematics) a non-Euclidean geometry in which the parallel axiom is replaced by the assumption that through any point in a plane there are two or more lines that do not intersect a given line in the plane; "Karl Gauss pioneered hyperbolic geometry" n06007381 (mathematics) a non-Euclidean geometry that regards space as like a sphere and a line as like a great circle; "Bernhard Riemann pioneered elliptic geometry" n06007642 (mathematics) the branch of mathematics that studies algorithms for approximating solutions to problems in the infinitesimal calculus n06007859 (mathematics) the geometry of figures on the surface of a sphere n06008007 (mathematics) the trigonometry of spherical triangles n06008148 a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points a known distance apart; useful in navigation n06008382 the use of algebra to study geometric properties; operates on symbols defined in a coordinate system n06008609 a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions n06008896 one of the fixed reference lines of a coordinate system n06009086 the point of intersection of coordinate axes; where the values of the coordinates are all zero n06009233 the horizontal axis in a plane coordinate system n06009334 the vertical axis in a plane coordinate system n06009433 the third axis in a 3-dimensional coordinate system n06009537 the longest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid; passes through the two foci n06009685 one-half the major axis of an ellipse; the distance from the center of an ellipse to one end n06009857 the shorter or shortest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid n06009988 one-half the minor axis of an ellipse n06010105 a line that passes through the center of curvature of a lens so that light is neither reflected nor refracted; "in a normal eye the optic axis is the direction in which objects are seen most distinctly" n06010381 in a doubly refracting crystal, the line in the direction of which no double refraction occurs; "a crystal may have either one or two optic axes" n06010583 a coordinate system in which Newton's first law of motion is valid n06010737 the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located n06010930 a number that identifies a position relative to an axis n06011092 one of the coordinates in a system of coordinates that locates a point on a plane or in space by its distance from two lines or three planes respectively; the two lines or the intersections of the three planes are the coordinate axes n06011446 one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space n06011589 the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis n06011692 the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis n06011793 the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis n06011903 either of two values that locate a point on a plane by its distance from a fixed pole and its angle from a fixed line passing through the pole n06012108 the geometry of 2-dimensional figures n06012225 the geometry of 3-dimensional space n06012340 the geometry of properties that remain invariant under projection n06012513 the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions n06012726 the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations n06012998 a branch of algebra dealing with quadratic equations n06013126 the part of algebra that deals with the theory of linear equations and linear transformation n06013298 the part of algebra that deals with the theory of vectors and vector spaces n06013471 the analysis of a vector field n06013584 the part of algebra that deals with the theory of matrices n06013741 the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions n06014043 a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation n06014278 analysis of a periodic function into a sum of simple sinusoidal components n06014435 the part of calculus that deals with the variation of a function with respect to changes in the independent variable (or variables) by means of the concepts of derivative and differential n06014730 the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx n06015053 the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant n06015271 the part of calculus that deals with integration and its application in the solution of differential equations and in determining areas or volumes etc. n06015505 the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x) n06015700 the set of functions F(x) + C, where C is any real number, such that F(x) is the integral of f(x) n06015863 the integral of a function over a definite interval n06015978 the calculus of maxima and minima of definite integrals n06016121 the branch of pure mathematics that deals with the nature and relations of sets n06016276 a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints n06016462 an interval that includes its endpoints n06016600 an interval that does not include its endpoints n06016746 an interval that is included in another interval n06016853 a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse n06017053 (mathematics) a subset (that is not empty) of a mathematical group n06017193 the branch of mathematics dealing with groups n06017334 group theory applied to the solution of algebraic equations n06017472 a group that satisfies the commutative law n06017594 the branch of pure mathematics that deals only with the properties of a figure X that hold for every figure into which X can be transformed with a one-to-one correspondence that is continuous in both directions n06017895 the logical analysis of mathematical reasoning n06018022 the branches of mathematics that are involved in the study of the physical or biological or sociological world n06018267 a mathematical technique used in economics; finds the maximum or minimum of linear functions in many variables subject to constraints n06018465 a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters n06020737 a method of analyzing or representing statistical data; a procedure for calculating a statistic n06021013 a method of fitting a curve to data points so as to minimize the sum of the squares of the distances of the points from the curve n06021247 a generic term for any statistical technique used to analyze data from more than one variable n06021499 a datum that can be represented numerically n06021761 a statistic describing the location of a distribution; "it set the norm for American homes" n06022076 a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.) n06022291 the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function n06022509 the n-th moment of a distribution is the expected value of the n-th power of the deviations from a fixed value n06022727 a statistic computed without knowledge of the form or the parameters of the distribution from which observations are drawn n06023022 any statistic computed by procedures that assume the data were drawn from a particular distribution n06023243 the average age at which particular performances are expected to appear n06023369 an extreme deviation from the mean n06023476 the arithmetic mean of the absolute values of deviations from the mean of a distribution n06023675 the most frequent value of a random variable n06023821 the value below which 50% of the cases fall n06023969 an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n n06024230 the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values n06024431 the mean of n numbers expressed as the n-th root of their product n06024576 the mean of n numbers expressed as the reciprocal of the arithmetic mean of the reciprocals of the numbers n06024761 the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from the point of origin n06024936 the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value n06025172 the square root of the variance n06025287 (statistics) the mean value of the product of the deviations of two variates from their respective means n06025521 a distribution of observed frequencies of occurrence of the values of a variable n06025689 a theoretical distribution with finite mean and variance n06025854 a theoretical distribution that is a good approximation to the binomial distribution when the probability is small and the number of trials is large n06026088 a symmetrical curve representing the normal distribution n06026276 (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn; "it is an estimate of the mean of the population" n06026508 a population that is part of a larger population n06026635 items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population n06026885 a sample in which every element in the population has an equal chance of being selected n06027051 the population is divided into strata and a random sample is taken from each stratum n06027264 the relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x) n06027613 a statistical technique that predicts values of one variable on the basis of two or more other variables n06027843 a case of multiple regression in which the predictor variables are themselves highly correlated n06028021 the use of regression to make quantitative predictions of one variable from the values of another n06028260 the equation representing the relation between selected values of one variable (x) and observed values of the other (y); it permits the prediction of the most probable values of y n06028566 when the regression line is linear (y = ax + b) the regression coefficient is the constant (a) that represents the rate of change of one variable (y) as a function of changes in the other (x); it is the slope of the regression line n06028904 the relation between variables when the regression equation is linear: e.g., y = ax + b n06029118 the relation between variables when the regression equation is nonlinear (quadratic or higher order) n06029306 a smooth curve fitted to the set of paired data in regression analysis; for linear regression the curve is a straight line n06029547 a series of values of a variable at successive times n06029676 data relating to births and deaths and health and diseases and marriages n06029830 the use of statistical correlation to evaluate the strength of the relations between variables n06030049 a matrix giving the correlations between all pairs of data sets n06030196 any of several methods for reducing correlational data to a smaller number of dimensions or factors; beginning with a correlation matrix a small number of components or factors are extracted that are regarded as the basic variables that account for the interrelations observed in the data n06030601 a statistical method for making simultaneous comparisons between two or more means; a statistical method that yields values that can be tested to determine whether a significant relation exists between variables n06030906 a two-way tabulation of the relations between correlates; row headings are the scores on one variable and column headings are the scores on the second variables and a cell shows how many times the score on that row was associated with the score in that column n06031248 a statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other n06031657 any correlation in which the rates of change of the variables is not constant n06031866 a correlation between two variables when the effects of one or more related variables are removed n06032066 a partial correlation in which the effects of only one variable are removed (held constant) n06032246 a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation); "what is the correlation between those two variables?" n06032752 (statistics) correlated variation n06032898 a correlation in which large values of one variable are associated with large values of the other and small with small; the correlation coefficient is between 0 and +1 n06033172 a correlation in which large values of one variable are associated with small values of the other; the correlation coefficient is between 0 and -1 n06033427 the most commonly used method of computing a correlation coefficient between variables that are linearly related n06033692 an estimate of the combined influence of two or more variables on the observed (dependent) variable n06033889 a correlation coefficient in which one variable is many-valued and the other is dichotomous n06034101 the branch of statistics dealing with variables without making assumptions about the form or the parameters of their distribution n06034301 the most commonly used method of computing a correlation coefficient between the ranks of scores on two variables n06034611 any of several nonparametric measures of correlation (used when the assumptions of standard correlational analysis are not met) n06034870 a nonparametric measure of partial correlation n06035014 a coefficient of agreement (concordance) between different sets of rank orderings of the same set of things n06035213 a nonparametric measure of the agreement between two rankings n06035413 an index of the relation between any two sets of scores that can both be represented on ordered binary dimensions (e.g., male-female) n06035674 a correlation coefficient calculated between scores on two halves of a test; taken as an indication of the reliability of the test n06035918 a correlation coefficient computed for two normally distributed variables that are both expressed as a dichotomy n06036157 a correlation between two variables (e.g., between the number of electric motors in the home and grades at school) that does not result from any direct relation between them (buying electric motors will not raise grades) but from their relation to other variables n06036506 (mathematics) a quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms; a polynomial with two terms n06036697 a theoretical distribution of the number of successes in a finite set of independent trials with a constant probability of success n06036939 a theorem giving the expansion of a binomial raised to a given power n06037108 the branch of applied mathematics that deals with probabilities n06037298 any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms n06037666 the science that studies living organisms n06041466 the application of the principles of the natural sciences to medicine n06041600 a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis n06041805 the scientific study of the skulls of various human races n06041955 the study of the whorls and loops and arches in the fingertips and on the palms of the hand and the soles of the feet; "some criminologists specialize in dermatoglyphics" n06042187 the scientific study of food preparation and intake n06042312 the theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains) n06042486 the study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating) n06042690 the study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type of offspring produced n06042905 the study of methods of improving human well-being and efficient functioning by improving environmental conditions n06043075 the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques n06045562 the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease n06045847 a now abandoned study of the shape of skull as indicative of the strengths of different faculties n06046037 the study and treatment of disorders associated with flight (especially with space flight) n06046245 the branch of medical science that studies the causes and treatment of allergies n06046383 the branch of medical science that studies and applies anesthetics n06046528 the branch of medical science that studies the blood and lymph vessels and their disorders n06046692 the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to disease n06046898 the branch of medical science that studies the ability of organisms to withstand environmental stress (as in space travel) n06047096 the branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice n06047275 the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases n06047430 the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth n06047923 the branch of dentistry dealing with the appearance of the teeth n06048052 the branch of dentistry involving surgical procedures n06048184 the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp n06048373 the branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth n06048552 the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth n06048851 the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth n06049091 the branch of medicine dealing with the production and use of artificial body parts n06049250 the branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices n06049500 the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases n06049673 the branch of medicine concerned with the prompt diagnosis and treatment of injuries or trauma or sudden illness n06049850 the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions n06050024 the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease n06050257 the branch of medical science that uses medical knowledge for legal purposes; "forensic pathology provided the evidence that convicted the murderer" n06050490 the branch of medicine that studies the gastrointestinal tract and its diseases n06050650 the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people n06050901 the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women n06051134 the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs n06051380 the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health n06051542 the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system n06051925 the field of chemistry concerned with chemical processes in immunology (such as chemical studies of antigens and antibodies) n06052165 the branch of immunology that deals with pathologies of the immune system n06052300 the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and (nonsurgical) treatment of diseases of the internal organs (especially in adults) n06052521 the branch of medicine concerned with the kidney - its development and anatomy and physiology and disorders n06052685 the branch of medicine that uses radioactive materials either to image a patient's body or to destroy diseased cells n06052864 (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders n06053101 the branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system n06053280 the branch of medical science dealing with the classification of disease n06053439 the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother n06053854 the branch of medicine concerned with the fetus in the uterus n06053982 the branch of obstetrics concerned with the anatomy and physiology and diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mother and the fetus or newborn baby during late pregnancy and childbirth and the puerperium n06054266 the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors n06054446 the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases n06054700 the branch of medicine concerned with the ear n06054892 the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects n06055300 the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines, n06055529 the study of the action of drugs in the body: method and rate of excretion; duration of effect; etc. n06055692 the pharmacological determination of appropriate doses of drugs and medicines n06055824 the study of drugs that affect the mind n06055946 the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders n06056787 an obsolete term for the study and treatment of mental illness n06056923 the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods n06057172 the branch of psychology concerned with the treatment of abnormal mentation and behavior n06057326 the psychological theories of Sigmund Freud n06057435 the psychological theories of Carl Jung n06057539 the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals n06059125 the practical application of anatomical knowledge to diagnosis and treatment n06059282 the study of anatomical features of animals of different species n06059412 the branch of gross anatomy concerning with the morphology of teeth n06059540 the branch of anatomy that studies structural changes of an individual from fertilization to maturity n06059709 the study of anatomy in its relation to function n06059865 the study of the structure of the body and its parts without the use of a microscope n06060049 the study of microscopic structures of tissues and organs n06060208 the anatomy of the nervous system n06060336 the branch of anatomy that studies the bones of the vertebrate skeleton n06060463 the study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body and emphasizing the relations between various structures (muscles and nerves and arteries etc.) in that region n06060732 the measurement of hearing n06060845 the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases n06061631 the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children n06061917 that branch of pediatric medicine concerned with the newborn; the diagnosis and treatment of neonates n06062076 the branch of medicine concerned with the feet n06062225 the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the colon or rectum or anus n06062407 the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation n06062655 the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints n06062842 the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat n06063072 the branch of medical science that deals with serums; especially with blood serums and disease n06063275 the branch of medicine concerned with the effects of space flight on human beings n06063417 the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of injuries or illness resulting from athletic activities n06063588 the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures; "he is professor of surgery at the Harvard Medical School" n06064106 the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints n06064345 branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease n06064462 the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons n06064683 the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the chest n06064838 the branch of medicine that deals with the surgical repair of injuries and wounds arising from accidents n06065020 the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that are found most often in tropical regions n06065208 the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or urogenital system n06065423 the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of animals (especially domestic animals) n06065640 the branch of medical science that studies viruses and viral diseases n06065819 the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production n06066072 the study of plant nutrition and growth especially as a way to increase crop yield n06066267 science of soils in relation to crops n06066414 dealing with the geographical distribution of animals and plants n06066555 the branch of biology that studies plants n06069747 the branch of botany that studies fungi and fungus-caused diseases n06069886 the branch of botany that studies and cultivates fruits n06069996 the branch of biology that studies the effects of low temperatures on living tissues or organs or organisms n06070179 the freezing of a seriously ill or recently deceased person to stop tissues from decomposing; the body is preserved until new medical cures are developed that might bring the person back to life; "cryonics is more science fiction than serious science" n06070503 the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells n06070738 the branch of biology that studies the cellular aspects of heredity (especially the chromosomes) n06070929 the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment n06071426 the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms n06071722 the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life n06071934 the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber n06072145 the branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests n06072275 the branch of zoology that studies insects n06072476 the branch of entomology dealing with Lepidoptera n06072619 the branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats n06072776 the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians n06072912 the branch of zoology that studies fishes n06073067 the branch of zoology that studies the structure and behavior of mollusks n06073215 the branch of zoology that studies mammals n06073331 the branch of zoology that studies eggs (especially birds' eggs and their size, shape, coloration, and number) n06073494 the branch of zoology that studies birds n06073647 the branch of zoology that studies primates n06073748 the branch of zoology that studies protozoans n06073888 the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains n06074189 the scientific study of human fossils n06074372 the study of fossil plants n06074507 the branch of botany that studies algae n06074613 the branch of botany that studies ferns n06074728 the branch of paleobotany that studies fossil trees n06074860 the study of fossil animals n06075016 the paleobiology of ancient mammals n06075112 the paleobiology of birds n06075218 the branch of genomics that determines the biological function of the genes and their products n06075378 the branch of genomics that determines the three-dimensional structures of proteins n06075527 the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms n06077087 the branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full DNA sequences) n06077276 the branch of genetics that studies the full set of proteins encoded by a genome n06077413 the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues n06077648 the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans n06077916 the branch of genetics concerned with the structure and activity of genetic material at the molecular level n06078088 the branch of biology that studies the structure and activity of macromolecules essential to life (and especially with their genetic role) n06078327 the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants n06078511 the branch of biology that deals with the anatomy and physiology and pathology of the nervous system n06078724 a branch of paleontology that deals with the origin and growth and structure of fossil animals and plants as living organisms n06078978 the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system n06079247 the branch of genetics that studies the genetically determined variations in responses to drugs in humans or laboratory organisms n06079439 the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism n06079620 the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry n06080192 the branch of biochemistry dealing with the chemical nature and biological activity of enzymes n06080361 the branch of chemistry concerned with fermentation (as in making wine or brewing or distilling) n06080522 the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms n06081602 the branch of neuroscience that studies the physiology of the nervous system n06081833 the scientific study of the nervous system n06082025 the branch of neuroscience concerned with the brain n06082136 the branch of neuroscience that studies the biological foundations of mental phenomena n06082310 the branch of physiology that studies the circulation of the blood and the forces involved n06082459 the branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement n06082610 the branch of physiology that studies muscles n06082709 the branch of ecology that studies ancient ecology n06082834 the branch of biology that studies the effects of radiation on living organisms n06082972 the branch of biology that conducts comparative studies of the social organization of animals (including human beings) with regard to its evolutionary history n06083243 the branch of biology that studies animals n06084469 the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions n06088995 the chemistry of compounds containing carbon (originally defined as the chemistry of substances produced by living organisms but now extended to substances synthesized artificially) n06089314 the chemistry of compounds that do not contain hydrocarbon radicals n06089447 the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances n06089728 the branch of organic chemistry dealing with the chemistry of plants n06089857 branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions n06090064 the branch of chemistry that studies elementary (often very fast) chemical reactions as they occur; the experimental methods are often based on the use of femtosecond laser pulses n06090304 the chemistry of the earth's crust n06090397 branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of light n06090540 the chemistry of radioactive substances n06090678 the branch of chemistry that studies processes occurring at interfaces between phases (especially those between liquid and gas) n06090869 the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" n06094587 the physical properties, phenomena, and laws of something; "he studied the physics of radiation" n06094774 the study of the physical properties of sound n06095022 the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole n06096451 the branch of astronomy that studies the motion of natural and artificial bodies in space n06096600 the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies n06096759 the branch of astronomy that detects and studies the radio waves emitted by celestial bodies n06096913 the theory and practice of navigation through air or space n06097231 science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics; "avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program" n06097478 physics as applied to biological problems n06097594 the branch of astronomy concerned with the application of Newton's laws of motion to the motions of heavenly bodies n06097775 the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies n06097983 the branch of astronomy that deals with the moon n06098088 the branch of astronomy that deals with the sun n06098195 the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe n06098687 the branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures n06098876 the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals n06099107 the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena n06099269 the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices n06100101 the branch of physics that deals with static electricity n06100236 the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference n06100555 the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei n06100778 the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light n06101180 branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors n06101333 the branch of optics that deals with the use of coherent light from a laser in order to make a hologram that can then be used to create a three-dimensional image n06101551 the branch of physics that studies subatomic particles and their interactions n06101849 the branch of physics concerned with matter in its plasma phase n06101973 the branch of physics based on quantum theory n06102116 a quantum of energy (in a crystal lattice or other system) that has position and momentum and can in some respects be regarded as a particle n06102316 the branch of physics that studies the deformation and flow of matter n06102476 (chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles; "the ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe" n06102865 the theory that the parts of any whole cannot exist and cannot be understood except in their relation to the whole; "holism holds that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts"; "holistic theory has been applied to ecology and language and mental states" n06103270 a theory of the structure of the atom n06103422 (physics) a theory of atomic structure that combined Rutherford's model with the quantum theory; electrons orbiting a nucleus can only be in certain stationary energy states and light is emitted when electrons jump from one energy state to another n06103746 first modern concept of atomic structure; all of the positive charge and most of the mass of the atom are contained in a compact nucleus; a number of electrons (equal to the atomic number) occupy the rest of the volume of the atom and neutralize the positive charge n06104073 (physics) the maintenance of a certain quantities unchanged during chemical reactions or physical transformations n06104372 the principle that the total electric charge of a system remains constant despite changes inside the system n06104578 the fundamental principle of physics that the total energy of an isolated system is constant despite internal changes n06104844 a fundamental principle of classical physics that matter cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system n06105107 the principle that the total linear momentum in a closed system is constant and is not affected by processes occurring inside the system n06105314 (physics) parity is conserved in a universe in which the laws of physics are the same in a right-handed system of coordinates as in a left-handed system n06105609 (biology) the theory that cells form the fundamental structural and functional units of all living organisms; proposed in 1838 by Matthias Schleiden and by Theodor Schwann n06105873 (physics) the theory that light is transmitted as waves n06106084 (physics) the theory that light is transmitted as a stream of particles n06106305 (physics) a theory that gases consist of small particles in random motion n06106502 (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts n06106820 a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence) n06107083 a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems n06107436 (physics) a theory that tries to link the four fundamental forces; "according to supersymmetry each force emerged separately during the big bang" n06107660 (physics) a physical theory that certain properties occur only in discrete amounts (quanta) n06107850 the modern form of quantum theory; an extension of quantum mechanics based on Schrodinger's equation; atomic events are explained as interactions between particle waves n06108079 (quantum theory) the theory that it is impossible to measure both energy and time (or position and momentum) completely accurately at the same time n06108339 a theory that the temperature of a body increases when kinetic energy increases n06108487 (medicine) the theory that all contagious diseases are caused by microorganisms n06108643 (computer science) a statistical theory dealing with the limits and efficiency of information processing n06108850 (chemistry) theory that describes aqueous solutions in terms of acids (which dissociate to give hydrogen ions) and bases (which dissociate to give hydroxyl ions); the product of an acid and a base is a salt and water n06109227 (biology) a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals n06109487 (chemistry) the theory that all indicators are either weak acids or weak bases in which the color of the ionized form is different from the color before dissociation n06109771 (biology) a theory of how characteristics of one generation are derived from earlier generations n06109972 the theory of inheritance based on Mendel's laws n06110091 a theory of organic evolution claiming that new species arise and are perpetuated by natural selection n06110267 a modern Darwinian theory that explains new species in terms of genetic mutations n06110426 a theory of organic evolution claiming that acquired characteristics are transmitted to offspring n06110598 a modern Lamarckian theory emphasizing the importance of environmental factors in genetic changes and retaining the notion of the inheritance of acquired characters n06110823 the branch of chemistry that studies the relation between chemical action and the amount of heat absorbed or generated n06111003 a theory of evolution holding that evolutionary change in the fossil record came in fits and starts rather than in a steady process of slow change n06111253 the study of musical sound n06111335 the branch of mechanics based on Newton's laws of motion n06111479 the branch of physics that studies the properties of materials in the solid state: electrical conduction in crystals of semiconductors and metals; superconductivity; photoconductivity n06111728 the branch of physics that makes theoretical predictions about the behavior of macroscopic systems on the basis of statistical laws governing its component particles n06111961 the branch of quantum physics that accounts for matter at the atomic level; an extension of statistical mechanics based on quantum theory (especially the Pauli exclusion principle) n06112223 the branch of quantum physics that is concerned with the theory of fields; it was motivated by the question of how an atom radiates light as its electrons jump from excited states n06112505 a relativistic quantum theory of the electromagnetic interactions of photons and electrons and muons n06112681 a theory of strong interactions between elementary particles (including the interaction that binds protons and neutrons in the nucleus); it assumes that strongly interacting particles (hadrons) are made of quarks and that gluons bind the quarks together n06113009 study of the mechanics of fluids n06113170 the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases n06113301 the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium n06113415 study of the mechanical properties of fluids that are not in motion n06113597 the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies n06113777 the branch of mechanics concerned with motion without reference to force or mass n06113914 study of fluids in motion n06114069 the study of the interaction of magnetic fields and electrically conducting fluids (as plasma or molten metal) n06114246 the science of flight dynamics n06114351 the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow n06114578 the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy n06114849 the aspect of thermodynamics concerned with thermal equilibrium n06115004 the branch of electronics that deals with beams of electrons and their focusing and deflection by magnetic fields n06115179 the branch of electronics that deals with miniature components n06115322 the branch of electronics dealing with thermionic phenomena (especially thermionic vacuum tubes) n06115476 any of the sciences that deal with the earth or its parts n06115701 a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks n06117202 the scientific study of the earth's configuration above sea level (emphasizing the measurement of land altitudes relative to sea level) n06117395 the study of geologic features once at the surface of the earth but now buried beneath rocks n06117562 geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth n06117855 the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms n06118146 the science of mountains n06118236 the branch of geology that studies the arrangement and succession of strata n06118370 the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust n06118563 the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather) n06119226 meteorology of the total extent of the atmosphere; especially the upper layers n06119377 meteorology of climates and their phenomena n06119496 the study of effects of climate on living organisms n06119608 the branch of meteorology that studies clouds and cloud formation n06119729 the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation n06119904 the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans n06120111 the science of the measurement and description and mapping of the surface waters of the earth with special reference to navigation n06120317 the scientific study of bodies of fresh water for their biological and physical and geological properties n06120496 the branch of geology that studies earthquakes n06120653 the branch of geology that studies volcanoes n06120769 the branch of science that studies magnetism n06120881 the branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points n06121113 the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them n06121375 the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification n06121554 the scientific study of caves n06121690 the branch of economic geology that deals with the occurrence and exploitation of oil and gas fields n06121854 the branch of geology that deals with economically valuable geological materials n06122033 the branch of economic geology that deals with the applications of geology to mining n06122178 study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation n06122445 the study of physical features of the earth's surface n06122578 precise detailed study of the surface features of a region n06122747 topographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography); "Greenland's topology has been shaped by the glaciers of the ice age" n06122976 the branch of geography concerned with the production and distribution of commodities n06123126 the science that maps the general features of the universe; describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy) n06123363 the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings; "architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use" n06124395 the science of architecture n06124532 the branch of architecture dealing with the arrangement of land and buildings for human use and enjoyment n06124706 the branch of architecture dealing with the design and organization of urban space and activities n06124864 the branch of architecture dealing with the selection and organization of furnishings for an architectural interior n06125041 the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study" n06125698 the science and technology of metals n06125996 the metallurgy of powdered metals; how to produce solid metal objects from powdered metal by compaction and sintering n06126177 the branch of engineering science concerned with the design and construction of aircraft n06126336 application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems) n06126523 the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments n06126761 the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes; "biotechnology produced genetically altered bacteria that solved the problem" n06127057 the branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems n06127209 the technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism n06127460 the branch of engineering that is concerned with the design and construction and operation of the plants and machinery used in industrial chemical processes n06127683 the branch of engineering concerned with the design and construction of such public works as dams or bridges n06127873 the branch of civil engineering dealing with the use and control of water in motion n06128024 the branch of engineering science that studies the uses of electricity and the equipment for power generation and distribution and the control of machines and communication n06128307 (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance n06128570 the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures n06132724 (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer; "in object-oriented programming, objects include data and define its status, its methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects" n06133018 the system of operations performed by a computer that underlies the machine's representation of logical operations n06133203 the branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively; "workers in AI hope to imitate or duplicate intelligence in computers and robots" n06133503 the use of computers to translate from one language to another n06133654 the area of AI concerned with the practical use of robots n06133802 the construction of robots to look like animals (developed for Disneyland) n06133935 the area of robotics that is concerned with the control of robots from a distance n06134075 the branch of engineering that deals with the construction of buildings (as distinguished from architecture as a design art) n06134271 the branch of engineering that deals with the creation and management of systems that integrate people and materials and energy in productive ways n06134510 the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information n06134716 the branch of engineering that deals with the design and construction and operation of machinery n06134899 the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules) n06135095 the branch of engineering that deals with the interaction of surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears): their design and friction and wear and lubrication n06135335 the branch of engineering concerned with the design and construction and operation of nuclear reactors n06135503 the branch of engineering that deals with the design and construction and operation of ships n06135659 the branch of engineering science that studies rocket design and operation n06135806 the scientific study of measurement n06135915 the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans) n06136105 the study or prediction of future developments on the basis of existing conditions n06136258 the science of mental life n06137759 the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior n06137918 (psychology) a theory that association is the basic principle of mental activity n06138099 (psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association n06138347 any of several branches of psychology that seek to apply psychological principles to practical problems of education or industry or marketing etc. n06138582 an approach to psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes n06138789 the branch of psychology concerned with the behavior of animals n06138941 the branch of psychology that studies the social and mental development of children n06139135 the branch of psychology that studies measurable differences between individuals n06139285 the branch of psychology that uses experimental methods to study psychological issues n06139491 the branch of psychology concerned with quantitative relations between physical stimuli and their psychological effects n06139764 an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior n06140054 a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment n06140268 the area of cognitive psychology that studies memory processes; "he taught a graduate course on learning and memory" n06140437 the area of cognitive psychology that studies the processes involved in solving problems n06140587 the branch of cognitive psychology that studies the psychological basis of linguistic competence and performance n06140799 the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes n06141023 any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements n06141197 the study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of organisms n06141324 (psychology) a theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of configurational properties n06141561 the branch of psychology that studies persons and their relationships with others and with groups and with society as a whole n06141768 the branch of social psychology that deals with the processes and emotions that determine psychology and motivation n06141962 the branch of social psychology that studies the psychodynamics of interaction in social groups n06142118 the sciences concerned with gathering, manipulating, storing, retrieving, and classifying recorded information n06142412 the branch of information science that deals with natural language information n06142598 (biology) the field of science concerned with processes of communication and control (especially the comparison of these processes in biological and artificial systems) n06142861 the field of science concerned with cognition; includes parts of cognitive psychology and linguistics and computer science and cognitive neuroscience and philosophy of mind n06143154 the branch of science that studies society and the relationships of individual within a society n06143454 the social science of municipal affairs n06143546 the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings n06144081 the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures n06144762 archeology of the ancient Assyrians n06144855 archeology of ancient Egyptian artifacts n06144970 the archeology of ancient Sumerians n06145062 the paleontology of microfossils n06145158 the archeology of underwater sites n06145326 the study of the climate of past ages n06145446 the study of the geography of ancient times or ancient epochs n06145586 the study of ancient forms of writing (and the deciphering of them) n06145729 the study of disease of former times (as inferred from fossil evidence) n06145897 the explanation of past events in terms of scientific causes (as geological causes) n06146053 the study of ancient inscriptions n06146142 the study of (especially prehistoric) antiquities n06146260 the study humans prior to the invention of writing n06146407 the study of prehistoric human artifacts and human fossils n06146546 the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies n06146760 the ethnography of paleolithic humans n06146880 the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics n06147141 the branch of anthropology dealing with the genesis and variation of human beings n06147308 the branch of physical anthropology dealing with the study and measurement of dry skulls after removal of its soft parts n06147522 the branch of anthropology that deals with human culture and society n06147770 the study of a society by analyzing its garbage n06147873 the study of myths n06148002 the study of religious or magical rites and ceremonies n06148148 the study of government of states and other political units n06148748 the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state n06148915 the branch of geopolitics dealing with strategy n06149038 politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations n06149192 the opinion you hold with respect to political questions n06149344 theory and practice of homemaking n06149484 the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management n06150222 (economics) a theory of competition stated in terms of gains and losses among opposing players n06150449 the application of mathematics and statistics to the study of economic and financial data n06150633 the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets n06150933 the branch of economics that studies the overall working of a national economy n06151108 the branch of economics that studies the economy of consumers or households or individual firms n06151282 the school of economic theory that stresses the costs of production as a means of stimulating the economy; advocates policies that raise capital and labor output by increasing the incentive to produce n06151550 the study of spatial distances between individuals in different cultures and situations n06151693 the study and classification of human societies n06151942 the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement n06152125 the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations n06152311 the branch of sociology that studies election trends (as by opinion polls) n06152460 the branch of criminology concerned with prison management and prisoner rehabilitation n06152631 the quantitative study of social relationships n06152734 the science or art of strategy n06152821 the science of systematic classification n06152973 use of data (e.g. cytogenetic or biochemical) to assess taxonomic relations especially within an evolutionary framework n06153186 (biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification n06153402 a system of biological taxonomy based on the quantitative analysis of comparative data and used to reconstruct cladograms summarizing the (assumed) phylogenetic relations and evolutionary history of groups of organisms n06153698 the branch of science that studies death (especially its social and psychological aspects) n06153846 studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); "the college of arts and sciences" n06154464 revival of a classical style (in art or literature or architecture or music) but from a new perspective or with a new motivation n06154724 a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms; "classicism often derived its models from the ancient Greeks and Romans" n06155075 a movement in literature and art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that celebrated nature rather than civilization; "Romanticism valued imagination and emotion over rationality" n06155432 the discipline that studies the English language and literature n06155567 the discipline that records and interprets past events involving human beings; "he teaches Medieval history"; "history takes the long view" n06155891 a theory that social and cultural events are determined by history n06156015 the academic discipline that studies the development of painting and sculpture n06156169 the branch of art history that studies visual images and their symbolic meaning (especially in social or political terms) n06156346 the determination of the actual temporal sequence of past events n06156521 the determination of how long ago different languages evolved from a common source language; "he mapped the glottochronology of the Romance languages" n06156752 all that is remembered of the past as preserved in writing; a body of knowledge; "the dawn of recorded history"; "from the beginning of history" n06156968 the study and creation of visual works of art n06157326 arts or skills that require public performance n06158057 the scholarly knowledge of western cultures and languages and people n06158185 the scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people n06158346 the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics n06159473 the philosophical study of moral values and rules n06159777 the branch of ethics that studies moral values in the biomedical sciences n06159924 the study of ethical implications of treatments for neurological diseases n06160055 moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas n06160244 argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading n06160418 an ethical system that evaluates actions by reference to personal well-being through a life based on reason n06160596 an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good n06160781 a Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that he wishes even though some different opinion might be more probable n06161048 the philosophical study of causation n06161223 (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art); "traditional aesthetics assumed the existence of universal and timeless criteria of artistic value" n06161606 the study of values and value judgments n06161718 the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do n06162042 that branch of jurisprudence that studies the rights and obligations of parties entering into contracts n06162223 that branch of jurisprudence that studies the laws governing corporations n06162377 that branch of jurisprudence that studies the laws governing matrimony n06162528 that branch of jurisprudence that studies the laws governing patents n06162653 the philosophical study of being and knowing n06162847 the metaphysical study of the nature of being and existence n06162979 (computer science) a rigorous and exhaustive organization of some knowledge domain that is usually hierarchical and contains all the relevant entities and their relations n06163223 the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe n06163396 a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces n06163548 any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments n06163751 the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference n06164665 any logical system that abstracts the form of statements away from their content in order to establish abstract criteria of consistency and validity n06165000 a system of symbolic logic devised by George Boole; used in computers n06165147 a branch of symbolic logic dealing with propositions as units and with their combinations and the connectives that relate them n06165364 a system of symbolic logic that represents individuals and predicates and quantification over individuals (as well as the relations between propositions) n06165623 a limitation imposed on the variables of a proposition (as by the quantifiers `some' or `all' or `no') n06165823 a system of logic whose formal properties resemble certain moral and epistemological concepts n06166046 the modal logic of necessity and possibility and contingency n06166166 the modal logic of obligation and permissibility n06166274 the modal logic of knowledge and uncertainty and ignorance n06166394 the modal logic of belief and disbelief n06166494 a form of mathematical logic in which truth can assume a continuum of values between 0 and 1 n06166644 the logical study of necessity and possibility n06166748 the philosophical theory of knowledge n06166898 the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline n06167106 a philosophical doctrine proposed by Edmund Husserl based on the study of human experience in which considerations of objective reality are not taken into account n06167328 a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy n06168152 a sociological theory based on the premise that society comes before individuals n06168334 an anthropological theory that there are unobservable social structures that generate observable social phenomena n06168552 the use of computers for linguistic research and applications n06168703 the study of the geographical distribution of linguistic features n06168855 the study of the sources and development of words n06169050 the study of linguistic change; "the synchrony and diachrony of language" n06169285 the humanistic study of literature n06169488 the humanistic study of a body of literature; "he took a course in Russian lit" n06169667 study of literary works from different cultures (often in translation) n06169806 the informed analysis and evaluation of literature n06169932 study of poetic works n06170025 the study of poetic meter and the art of versification n06170371 study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome n06170498 study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking) n06170892 the study of the principles and practices of library administration n06171040 the humanistic study of language and literature n06171265 the branch of philology that is devoted to the study of dialects n06171388 the scholarly and scientific study of music n06171524 the study of Chinese history and language and culture n06171650 the humanistic discipline that attempts to reconstruct the transmission of a text (especially a text in manuscript form) on the basis of relations between the various surviving manuscripts (sometimes using cladistic analysis); "stemmatology also plays an important role in musicology"; "transcription errors are of decisive importance in stemmatics" n06172071 (Middle Ages) an introductory curriculum at a medieval university involving grammar and logic and rhetoric; considered to be a triple way to eloquence n06172294 (Middle Ages) a higher division of the curriculum in a medieval university involving arithmetic and music and geometry and astronomy n06172502 the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms n06172789 the scientific study of language n06174404 the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics) n06175829 a grammar that is produced by descriptive linguistics n06175967 a grammar that is produced by prescriptive linguistics n06176107 the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences n06176322 studies of the rules for forming admissible sentences n06176519 (linguistics) a type of grammar that describes syntax in terms of a set of logical rules that can generate all and only the infinite number of grammatical sentences in a language and assigns them all the correct structural description n06176837 a term formerly used for the part of phonology that dealt with the `correct' pronunciation of words and its relation to `correct' orthography n06177033 the branch of acoustics concerned with speech processes including its production and perception and acoustic analysis n06177450 the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes n06177729 the admissible arrangement of sounds in words n06177923 the result of adding an affix to a root word n06178042 studies of the rules for forming admissible words n06178238 the part of grammar that deals with the inflections of words n06178380 the part of grammar that deals with the derivations of words n06178510 the part of grammar that deals with combinations of simple words into compound words n06178660 the study of the phonological realization of the allomorphs of the morphemes of a language n06178812 the branch of linguistics that studies the lexical component of language n06178995 the branch of lexicology that studies the forms and origins of proper names n06179145 the branch of lexicology that studies the place names of a region or a language n06179290 the branch of linguistics that studies the relation between language and the structure and function of the nervous system n06179492 the study of language use n06179574 a statistical technique used in glottochronology; used to estimate how long ago different languages evolved from a common source language n06179792 the study of language meaning n06179985 the function of pointing or specifying from the perspective of a participant in an act of speech or writing; aspects of a communication whose interpretation depends on knowledge of the context in which the communication occurs n06180282 the branch of semantics that studies the logical aspects of meaning n06180412 the branch of semantics that studies the meanings and relations of words n06180548 the branch of semantics that studies the cognitive aspects of meaning n06180720 a law describing sound changes in the history of a language n06180890 a sound law relating German consonants and consonants in other Indo-European languages n06181034 a qualification of Grimm's law n06181123 the study of language in relation to its sociocultural context n06181284 linguistics defined as the analysis of formal structures in a text or discourse n06181448 the study of a language without reference to its historical context n06181584 a description (at a given point in time) of a language with respect to its phonology and morphology and syntax and semantics without value judgments n06181893 an account of how a language should be used instead of how it is actually used; a prescription for the `correct' phonology and morphology and syntax and semantics n06182144 the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth n06182757 the branch of theology that is concerned with angels n06182866 the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines n06183004 the branch of theology concerned with the nature and the constitution and the functions of a church n06183162 the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and Last Judgment; Heaven and Hell; the ultimate destiny of humankind n06183398 the branch of theology that deals with principles of exegesis n06183518 the branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies n06183652 the study of liturgies n06183745 the branch of theology that defends God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil n06183899 a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings; "Jewish theology"; "Roman Catholic theology" n06184270 the teachings of Christian churches n06184574 the branch of theology concerned with the person and attributes and deeds of Christ n06184733 a form of Christian theology (developed by South American Roman Catholics) that emphasizes social and political liberation as the anticipation of ultimate salvation n06184963 a theology that holds that knowledge of God can be acquired by human reason without the aid of divine revelation n06185138 the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic) n06185302 the study of the lives, writings, and doctrines of the Church Fathers n06185458 the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors n06185581 a doctrine that federal powers should be curtailed and returned to the individual states n06185748 the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress n06185955 a doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts" n06186166 (Judaism) a precept or commandment of the Jewish law n06186301 the doctrine of a religious group n06187013 a religious doctrine or theory based on Jesus or Jesus' teachings n06187154 the theological doctrine that by faith and God's grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the culture) n06187350 the comprehensive theological doctrine created by Saint Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century and still taught by the Dominicans n06187529 doctrine that the useful is the good; especially as elaborated by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill; the aim was said to be the greatest happiness for the greatest number n06187756 heretical doctrine taught by Arius that asserted the radical primacy of the Father over the Son n06187960 the theological doctrine taught by Athanasius that Christ the Son is of the same substance as God the Father n06188146 the mystical theological doctrine of Jakob Boehme that influenced the Quakers n06188292 the doctrine of the High Anglican Church that after the consecration of the Eucharist the substance of the body and blood of Christ coexists with the substance of the consecrated bread and wine n06188603 the theological doctrine of church government by bishops n06188721 the doctrine that the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters n06188889 the religious doctrine of Hinayana Buddhism n06188989 the Roman Catholic doctrine of Cornelis Jansen and his disciples; salvation is limited to those who are subject to supernatural determinism and the rest are assigned to perdition n06189241 the religious doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism n06189341 the Christian heresy of the 2nd and 3rd centuries that rejected the Old Testament and denied the incarnation of God in Jesus as a human n06189551 belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelations n06189776 a Christian heresy of the 5th and 6th centuries that challenged the orthodox definition of the two natures (human and divine) in Jesus and instead believed there was a single divine nature n06190060 the theological doctrine that Christ had only one will even though he had two natures (human and divine); condemned as heretical in the Third Council of Constantinople n06190305 the theological doctrine (named after Nestorius) that Christ is both the son of God and the man Jesus (which is opposed to Roman Catholic doctrine that Christ is fully God) n06190554 the theological doctrine put forward by Pelagius which denied original sin and affirmed the ability of humans to be righteous; condemned as heresy by the Council of Ephesus in 431 n06190809 the theological doctrine of the Society of Friends characterized by opposition to war and rejection of ritual and a formal creed and an ordained ministry n06191018 the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth n06191212 the Hindu or Buddhist doctrine that a person may be reborn successively into one of five classes of living beings (god or human or animal or hungry ghost or denizen of Hell) depending on the person's own actions n06191483 the theological doctrine that venerates the rose and the cross as symbols of Christ's Resurrection and redemption; claims various occult powers n06191687 the branch of Christian theology that deals with salvation as the effect of a divine agency n06191854 the theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace n06192027 the Calvinist doctrine that everyone is born in a state of corruption as a result of original sin n06192186 any system of philosophy emphasizing the intuitive and spiritual above the empirical and material n06192411 the Roman Catholic doctrine that the whole substance of the bread and the wine changes into the substance of the body and blood of Christ when consecrated in the Eucharist n06192665 the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved n06192789 the paleontology of vertebrates n06192908 the theological doctrine that Jesus Christ had no human father; Christians believe that Jesus's birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and was attended by miracles; the Nativity is celebrated at Christmas n06193203 a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that work was fun" n06193727 the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years" n06194030 a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable n06194216 an acceptance (as of a claim) as true and valid; "the recognition of the Rio Grande as a boundary between Mexico and the United States" n06194409 the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization; "the developing drug culture"; "the reason that the agency is doomed to inaction has something to do with the FBI culture" n06194736 the culture that emerges from the use of computers for communication and entertainment and business n06194894 the attitudes and behavior in a social group that resolves political disputes by force of arms; "the Kalashnikov culture in Afghanistan" n06195096 a highly diverse culture; "the city's mosaic culture results in great diversity in the arts" n06195249 an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive') n06195418 a no-nonsense attitude in business or politics; "they play hardball in the Senate" n06195555 an attitude of arrogant superiority; "get off your high horse and admit you are wrong" n06195698 an attitude characteristic of Southerners (especially in the US) n06195839 a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations n06196071 the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good n06196284 a rationalized mental attitude n06196442 a firm and uncompromising stance or position; "the governor took a hard line on drugs" n06196584 an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict" n06197215 a general course along which something has a tendency to develop; "I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts"; "his ideals determined the direction of his career"; "they proposed a new direction for the firm" n06197503 a settled or prevailing or habitual course of a person's life; "nothing disturbed the even tenor of her ways" n06197664 a general tendency to change (as of opinion); "not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book"; "a broad movement of the electorate to the right" n06197958 a general direction of evolutionary change n06198083 an evolutionary trend to be born earlier so that development is cut off at an earlier stage and juvenile characteristics are retained in adults of the species n06198313 a figurative movement toward some attraction; "the gravitation of the middle class to the suburbs" n06198505 a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course; "he was disappointed that he had not heard the Call" n06198708 the tendency, in Protestantism, to separate into religious denominations or to advocate such separations n06198876 an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'; "eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force"; "the children were left to their own devices" n06199142 an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion; "his sympathies were always with the underdog"; "I knew I could count on his understanding" n06199446 an inclination to favor some person or group n06199561 a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration" n06199702 a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way; "the set of his mind was obvious" n06199893 a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense n06200010 the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it n06200178 an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way n06200344 a predisposition in favor of something; "a predilection for expensive cars"; "his sexual preferences"; "showed a Marxist orientation" n06200617 an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season" n06200741 an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group n06200929 an idiomatic term for being in disfavor; "in the doghouse" n06201042 severe disapproval n06201136 an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives n06201476 an inclination to evaluate reality exclusively in terms of human values n06201667 belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group n06201778 belief in the preeminence of Europe and the Europeans n06201908 a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation n06202296 a slight but noticeable partiality; "the court's tilt toward conservative rulings" n06202429 a partiality for some particular place n06202553 partiality that is not fair or equitable n06202686 an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally n06202907 freedom from bias or from selfish motives n06203030 ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty n06203222 (psychology) bias introduced by an experimenter whose expectations about the outcome of the experiment can be subtly communicated to the participants in the experiment n06203472 prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality n06203603 prejudice against Muslims; "Muslim intellectuals are afraid of growing Islamophobia in the West" n06203758 the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races n06203956 the intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people n06204126 the prejudice that members of the white race are superior to members of other races n06204289 an intentional and controversial bias n06204406 willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others n06204623 an inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior n06204820 an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom n06205018 tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement n06205154 unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs n06205411 an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior n06205698 a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish n06205827 narrowness of mind or ideas or views n06205937 a lack of sophistication n06206021 a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination; "he condemned religious sectarianism" n06206210 the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot n06206334 excessive intolerance of opposing views n06206470 exaggerated religious zealotry n06206576 extreme intolerance of antisocial behavior (usually by an uncompromising application of the law); "he urged zero tolerance for priests who abuse children sexually" n06206800 an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him" n06207029 the respect with which a person is held; "they had a high estimation of his ability" n06207199 the general estimation that the public has for a person; "he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing"; "he was a person of bad report" n06207437 a disrespectful mental attitude n06207561 a reverent mental attitude n06207733 an irreverent mental attitude n06207874 an attitude of irreverence or contempt for a divinity n06208021 an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs n06208265 a shared orientation leading to mutual understanding; "they are on the same wavelength" n06208409 an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation; "the children of psychologists are often raised in an atmosphere of experimentalism" n06208614 a fresh orientation; a changed set of attitudes and beliefs n06208751 a way of regarding situations or topics etc.; "consider what follows from the positivist view" n06209101 a situation or topic as if viewed from an altitude or distance n06209242 the position that the meaning of life should be sought in the future n06209419 the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field; "the Cotswolds were once at the forefront of woollen manufacturing in England"; "the idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy" n06209770 a viewpoint toward a city or other heavily populated area; "the dominant character of the cityscape is it poverty" n06209940 an extensive mental viewpoint; "the political landscape looks bleak without a change of administration"; "we changed the landscape for solving the problem of payroll inequity" n06210171 the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time; "he framed the problem within the psychoanalytic paradigm" n06210363 a mental position from which things are viewed; "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events" n06210791 a particular perspective or aspect of a situation; "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand" n06210964 a range of mental vision; "in his sight she could do no wrong" n06211078 a biased way of looking at or presenting something n06211206 a point of view or general attitude or inclination; "he altered the complexion of his times"; "a liberal political complexion" n06211389 a comprehensive view of the world and human life n06211529 the view that the universe resembles a clock built by God and ticking along according to Newtonian mechanics n06211702 a noncommittal or equivocal position n06211811 a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards n06211963 orthodoxy in thoughts and belief n06212155 conformity with conventional thought and behavior n06212302 strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit n06212422 any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position n06212650 a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs n06212839 an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation n06213688 the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government n06213890 a political theory favoring the abolition of governments n06214020 a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual n06214164 the political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create and maintain his autocratic government n06214379 a political philosophy of avoiding the extremes of left and right by taking a moderate position or course of action n06214580 a political theory that the people should own the means of production n06214744 a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society n06215043 a form of communism developed in Cuba by Fidel Castro n06215152 the political and economic theories of Lenin which provided the guiding doctrine of the Soviet Union; the modification of Marxism by Lenin stressed that imperialism is the highest form of capitalism (which shifts the struggle from developed to underdeveloped countries) n06215495 a form of communism developed in China by Mao Zedong n06215618 the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism n06215977 the form of communism advocated by Leon Trotsky; calls for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariat n06216160 a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes n06216408 an approach to politics or theology that represents a return to a traditional point of view (in contrast to more liberal or radical schools of thought of the 1960s) n06216634 extreme conservatism in political or social matters; "the forces of reaction carried the election" n06216805 a political orientation favoring political or racial segregation n06216948 advocacy of a system of government according to constitutional principles n06217103 the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives n06217318 the belief in a gradual transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic means n06217464 the political theory that if one nation comes under communist control then neighboring nations will also come under communist control n06217657 the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals n06217806 any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies n06217944 a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism) n06218162 the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units n06218308 a political orientation that advocates imperial interests n06218459 the ideology of the political left; belief in or support of the tenets of the political left n06218623 a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution n06218824 the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth n06219009 a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth n06219185 an ideological belief in freedom of thought and speech n06219300 a belief in and advocacy of monarchy as a political system n06219415 an ideological position that holds Black culture to be independent and valid on its own terms; an affirmation of the African cultural heritage n06219613 the political philosophy of the Orleanists n06219711 the political orientation of those who favor progress toward better conditions in government and society n06219875 the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society n06220041 the ideology of the most radical element of the French Revolution that instituted the Reign of Terror n06220199 the political orientation of reactionaries n06220299 the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government n06220449 the ideology of the political right; belief in or support of the tenets of the political right n06220616 a political theory advocating state ownership of industry n06220819 socialism to be established by gradual reforms within the law n06220955 a form of socialist theory advocating state ownership of industry but managements by guilds of workers n06221119 socialism achieved by voluntary sacrifice n06221224 the belief in government by divine guidance n06221323 the political orientation of a Utopian who believes in impossibly idealistic schemes of social perfection n06221485 any political orientation favoring compromise to avoid conflict n06221659 any policy that advocates maintaining peaceful international relations n06221790 any political orientation favoring aggressive policies n06221974 a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests n06222236 a policy of advocating war n06222336 an attitude toward religion or religious practices n06222508 a religious orientation of doubt; a denial of ultimate knowledge of the existence of God; "agnosticism holds that you can neither prove nor disprove God's existence" n06222731 the heretical doctrine (associated with the Gnostics) that Jesus had no human body and his sufferings and death on the cross were apparent rather than real n06222959 a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches n06223204 a Gnostic religion originating the 2nd and 3rd centuries that believes John the Baptist was the Messiah and that incorporates Jewish and Christian elements into a framework of dualistic beliefs n06223468 the doctrine or belief that there is no God n06223669 the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods n06223922 the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation n06224136 belief in a single God n06224305 belief in multiple Gods n06224439 (Christianity) the heretical belief that the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit are three separate gods n06224657 any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism n06224831 the system of religion and philosophy taught by the Druids and their rites and ceremonies n06224975 the doctrine or belief that God is the universe and its phenomena (taken or conceived of as a whole) or the doctrine that regards the universe as a manifestation of God n06225235 (rare) worship that admits or tolerates all gods n06225357 a religious cult that anticipates a time of joy, serenity, and justice when salvation comes n06225505 a Brazilian religious cult of African origin; combines voodoo elements with singing and chanting and dancing n06225667 a religious belief of African origin involving witchcraft and sorcery; practiced in parts of the West Indies and tropical Americas n06225855 a religious cult based on a belief that Ras Tafari (Haile Selassie) is the Messiah and that Africa (especially Ethiopia) is the Promised Land n06226057 a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior n06226934 any Christian religion that believes the second coming of Christ is imminent n06227121 Adventism that is strongly Protestant and observes Saturday as the Sabbath n06227263 the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church n06227453 a religious orientation opposed to Catholicism n06227562 the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church based in Rome n06227708 a Christian movement considered to be a medieval descendant of Manichaeism in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; characterized by dualism (asserted the coexistence of two mutually opposed principles, one good and one evil); was exterminated for heresy during the Inquisition n06228086 a schismatic Christian religion in northern Africa from the 4th to the 7th century; held that only those who led a blameless life belonged in the church or could administer the sacraments n06228346 the beliefs and practices of any of the eastern Catholic Churches based in Constantinople or Antioch or Alexandria or Moscow or Jerusalem n06228549 the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation n06229106 the faith and doctrine and practice of the Anglican Church n06229240 a doctrine and practice within the Church of England emphasizing the Catholic tradition n06229410 principles of the founders of the Oxford movement as expounded in pamphlets called `Tracts for the Times' n06229586 17th century theology (named after its founder Jacobus Arminius) that opposes the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin and holds that human free will is compatible with God's sovereignty n06229853 the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone n06230060 religious system based on teachings of Mary Baker Eddy emphasizing spiritual healing n06230208 teachings of Martin Luther emphasizing the cardinal doctrine of justification by faith alone n06230358 Christian doctrine that stresses individual freedom of belief and rejects the Trinity n06230502 Christian doctrine stressing belief in the Trinity n06230613 system of beliefs and church government of a Protestant denomination in which each member church is self-governing n06230809 system of beliefs and practices including belief in scriptural authority; plain dress; adult baptism; foot washing; restriction of marriage to members of the group n06231030 stresses the importance of personal conversion and faith as the means of salvation n06231191 an attempt to reawaken the evangelical faith n06231328 the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth n06231494 the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals n06231680 evangelical principles taught by John Wesley n06231794 a Protestant movement in the 16th century that believed in the primacy of the Bible, baptised only believers, not infants, and believed in complete separation of church and state n06232047 any of various doctrines closely related to Anabaptism n06232166 the doctrines and practices of the Mormon Church based on the Book of Mormon n06232298 the principles and practices of Pentecostal religious groups; characterized by religious excitement and talking in tongues n06232499 the doctrines and practices of the Presbyterian Church: based in Calvinism n06232635 the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects) n06232880 the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud n06234104 beliefs and practices of a Judaic sect that strictly observes Mosaic law n06234257 beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews n06234415 a form of Hasidism practiced by Lithuanian and Russian Jews under communist rule; the beliefs and practices of the Lubavitch movement n06234619 beliefs and practices of Conservative Jews n06234728 beliefs and practices of Reform Jews n06234825 the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion" n06235829 belief in the appearance of the Mahdi; devotion to a Mahdi n06235977 a militant group of extremist Sunnis who believe themselves the only correct interpreters of the Koran and consider moderate Muslims to be infidels; seek to convert all Muslims and to insure that its own fundamentalist version of Islam will dominate the world n06236309 the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs n06236492 the branch of Shiism noted for its esoteric philosophy n06236602 a conservative and intolerant form of Islam that is practiced in Saudi Arabia; "Osama bin Laden and his followers practice Wahhabism" n06236802 a body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system; it is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, by a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils n06237865 the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads n06238036 (from the Sanskrit word for `to see') one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints on the nature of reality and the release from bondage to karma n06238265 (from the Sanskrit word for `reflection' or `interpretation') one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints on ritual traditions rooted in the Vedas and the Brahmanas as opposed to Vedanta which relies mostly on the Upanishads n06238574 (from the Sanskrit for `end of the Veda') one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints rooted in the Upanishads as opposed to Mimamsa which relies on the Vedas and Brahmanas n06238831 worship of Krishna the 8th avatar of Vishnu n06238931 worship of Shiva one of the 3 chief gods of the Hindu pantheon n06239076 worship of Shakti as the wife of Shiva n06239215 worship of Vishnu one of the 3 chief gods of the Hindu pantheon n06239361 Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion n06239655 religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being n06239931 the doctrines of a monotheistic religion founded in northern India in the 16th century by Guru Nanak and combining elements of Hinduism and Islam n06240244 the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth n06240865 one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing a common search for universal salvation especially through faith alone; the dominant religion of China and Tibet and Japan n06241156 one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts; a conservative form of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and the non-theistic ideal of self purification to nirvana; the dominant religion of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand and Laos and Cambodia n06241576 an offensive name for the early conservative Theravada Buddhism; it died out in India but survived in Sri Lanka and was taken from there to other regions of southwestern Asia n06241825 a Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism n06242048 a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight n06242237 a form of Buddhism emphasizing mystical symbolism of mantras and mudras and the Buddha's ideal which is inexpressible n06242427 doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one's self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet n06242780 one of the main traditions of Mahayana Buddhism; holds that the mind is real but that objects are just ideas or states of consciousness n06242970 the ultimate principle of the universe n06243096 popular Chinese philosophical system based in teachings of Lao-tzu but characterized by a pantheism of many gods and the practices of alchemy and divination and magic n06243347 the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors n06243575 a religion founded by Manes in the third century; a synthesis of Zoroastrian dualism between light and dark and Babylonian folklore and Buddhist ethics and superficial elements of Christianity; spread widely in the Roman Empire but had largely died out by 1000 n06243963 ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d. n06244149 system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil) n06244445 the faith of a Zoroastrian sect in India n06244552 a religion founded in Iran in 1863; emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind; incorporates Christian and Islamic tenets; many adherents live in the United States; "Bahaism has no public rituals or sacraments and praying is done in private" n06244852 an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans n06245084 any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes) n06245286 the form of Hinduism that revolves primarily around the mythic version and ritual ideologies in the Vedas n06245462 the polytheistic nature religion of modern witchcraft whose central deity is a mother goddess; claims origins in pre-Christian pagan religions of western Europe n06245674 belief in a kind of sorcery that originated in Africa and is practiced in the West Indies n06245816 a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities n06246076 the conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for money n06246241 a mystical or allegorical interpretation (especially of Scripture) n06246361 (physics) a phase space together with a transformation of that space n06246529 (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions n06246700 (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams n06246896 an abstract place usually conceived as having depth; "a good actor communicates on several levels"; "a simile has at least two layers of meaning"; "the mind functions on many strata simultaneously" n06247181 (psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst n06247484 the psychoanalyst's displacement of emotion onto the patient or more generally the psychoanalyst's emotional involvement in the therapeutic interaction n06247701 a rule or condition that limits freedom; "legal restraints"; "restraints imposed on imports" n06247867 something that restrains a flood or outpouring; "suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants" n06248043 the discipline dealing with the principles of warfare n06248214 the study of methods of escaping (especially as a form of entertainment) n06248361 the study of handwriting (especially as an indicator of the writer's character or disposition) n06248530 the study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs n06248693 the study of origins and first things; "To Christians, protology refers to God's fundamental purpose for humanity" n06248863 the study of the origins and genealogy of the gods n06248968 the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy n06249177 the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war n06249421 a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric n06249685 a Gestalt principle of organization holding that aspects of perceptual field that move or function in a similar manner will be perceived as a unit n06249910 (linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting descriptive linguistics n06250061 (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements have a truth value n06250208 a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive a line as continuing its established direction n06250444 (linguistics) a doctrine supporting or promoting prescriptive linguistics n06250597 (ethics) a doctrine holding that moral statements prescribe appropriate attitudes and behavior n06250771 a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit n06251033 a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit n06251295 a clever method of doing something (especially something new and different) n06251424 a minor difficulty; "they finally have the wrinkles pretty well ironed out" n06251553 a heretical Zoroastrian doctrine holding that Zurvan was the ultimate source of the universe and that both Ahura Mazda and Ahriman were Zurvan's offspring n06251781 communication by means of transmitted signals n06252138 the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information; "they could not act without official communication from Moscow" n06252743 mutual communication; communication with each other; "they intercepted intercommunication between enemy ships" n06252954 the transmission of information n06253140 the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate n06253371 the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines) n06253518 the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions n06253690 a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message" n06254007 message that is transmitted by radio or television n06254239 a message written in a secret code n06254371 a message transmitted by means of the sun's rays n06254475 an intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication n06254669 a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information n06254915 a medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves n06255081 a medium for the expression or achievement of something; "his editorials provided a vehicle for his political views"; "a congregation is a vehicle of group identity"; "the play was just a vehicle to display her talents" n06255354 medium for radio and television broadcasting; "the program was on the air from 9 til midnight"; "the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people" n06255613 a medium for written communication; "the notion of an office running without paper is absurd" n06255777 paper used for writing or printing n06256041 a sheet with several pages printed on it; it folds to page size and is bound with other signatures to form a book n06256229 a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book) n06256494 a blank leaf in the front or back of a book n06256591 a blank leaf inserted between the leaves of a book n06256697 one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains n06257141 a sheet that can be easily torn out of a publication n06257250 something that covers an entire page; "the ad took up a full page" n06257372 something that covers (the top or bottom) half of a page n06257484 right-hand page n06257569 left-hand page n06257653 a page of a book displaying the title and author and publisher n06257772 a first page of some books displaying only the title of the book n06257909 any page in the sports section of a newspaper n06258031 two facing pages of a book or other publication n06258228 the spread at the center of a magazine n06258361 a magazine center spread; especially a foldout of a large photograph or map or other feature n06258541 an oversize page that is folded in to a book or magazine n06258680 the system of numbering pages n06258852 paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes n06259027 a sheet of stationery with name and address of the organization printed at the top n06259166 writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters n06259297 brand name for a slip of notepaper that has an adhesive that allows it to stick to a surface and be removed without damaging the surface n06259487 a size of paper used especially in Britain n06259584 a sheet summarizing the editorial conventions to be followed in preparing text for publication n06259736 a sheet of paper with multiple columns; used by an accountant to assemble figures for financial statements n06259898 a path over which electrical signals can pass; "a channel is typically what you rent from a telephone company" n06260121 (often plural) a means of communication or access; "it must go through official channels"; "lines of communication were set up between the two firms" n06260518 a range of frequencies between two limits n06260628 a band of adjacent radio frequencies (e.g., assigned for transmitting radio or television signals) n06260817 an alternative to the regular channels of communication that is used when agreements must be made secretly (especially in diplomacy or government); "they negotiated via a back channel" n06261060 (metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood; "the writer is the lens through which history can be seen" n06261260 a channel for communication between groups; "he provided a liaison with the guerrillas" n06261464 official routes of communication; "you have to go through channels" n06261586 (usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public n06261744 transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.) n06261922 a multimedia system in which related items of information are connected and can be presented together n06262176 machine-readable text that is not sequential but is organized so that related items of information are connected; "Let me introduce the word hypertext to mean a body of written or pictorial material interconnected in such a complex way that it could not conveniently be presented or represented on paper"--Ted Nelson n06262567 a medium that disseminates moving pictures; "theater pieces transferred to celluloid"; "this story would be good cinema"; "film coverage of sporting events" n06262943 the film industry n06263020 press that engages in sensational journalism (especially concerning the private lives of public figures) n06263202 a press not restricted or controlled by government censorship regarding politics or ideology n06263369 the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines n06263609 a medium that disseminates printed matter n06263762 a medium for storing information n06263895 any storage medium in which different patterns of magnetization are used to represent stored bits or bytes of information; "the hard disk in you computer is magnetic storage" n06264176 a medium that disseminates via telecommunications n06264398 the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office; "the mail handles billions of items every day"; "he works for the United States mail service"; "in England they call mail `the post'" n06264812 a system of conveying mail by aircraft n06264932 any mail that is physically delivered by the postal service; "email is much faster than snail mail" n06265142 free government delivery of mail in outlying country areas n06265272 mail that includes letters and postcards and packages sealed against inspection n06265475 mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system n06265636 a notation written on mail that is to be held at the post office until called for (not in the United States or Canada) n06265815 express mail carried by relays of riders on horseback; especially between Missouri and California around 1860 n06265983 postal service that handles packages n06266077 mail consisting of large numbers of identical items (circulars or advertisements) sent to individual addresses at less than 1st-class rates and paid for in one lot n06266296 advertising sent directly to prospective customers via the mail n06266417 newspapers and magazines collectively n06266633 British journalism n06266710 journalism that presents a story primarily through the use of pictures n06266878 photography of newsworthy events n06266973 printed material (text and pictures) produced by an intaglio printing process in a rotary press n06267145 a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; "he read his newspaper at breakfast" n06267564 a newspaper that is published every day n06267655 a newspaper or official journal n06267758 a newspaper written and published by students in a school n06267893 newspaper with half-size pages n06267991 sensationalist journalism n06268096 nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication n06268357 a page or text that is vertically divided; "the newspaper devoted several columns to the subject"; "the bookkeeper used pages that were divided into columns" n06268567 an article giving opinions or perspectives n06268784 a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine; "they ran a feature on retirement planning" n06269014 an article published in a magazine n06269130 an article reporting news n06269396 an artistic or literary composition; "he wrote an interesting piece on Iran"; "the children acted out a comic piece to amuse the guests" n06269674 a short literary or musical composition n06269785 a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication n06269956 a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses; "he has written many scientific papers" n06270129 an article in a newspaper or magazine or journal that represents opinions and ideas and discussion rather than bare facts n06270308 a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale n06270541 a publication (such as a book) that has been modified or updated and offered again for sale n06270690 (Christianity) any of the sections into which a creed or other statement of doctrine is divided n06270879 the introductory section of a story; "it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter" n06271055 the first line of a piece of writing (as a newspaper story) n06271192 a news story of major importance n06271288 a short newspaper article about a particular person or group n06271403 a short news story presenting sidelights on a major story n06271514 a newspaper column devoted to personal problems n06271620 a system of clandestine printing and distribution of dissident or banned literature n06271778 (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically n06272290 transmitting speech at a distance n06272612 a computerized system for answering and routing telephone calls; telephone messages can be recorded and stored and relayed n06272803 a telephone connection; "she reported several anonymous calls"; "he placed a phone call to London"; "he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call" n06273207 a return call n06273294 a telephone call that the receiving party is asked to pay for n06273414 lets you transfer your incoming calls to any telephone that you can dial direct n06273555 a telephone call to a radio station or a television station in which the caller participates in the on-going program n06273743 a way of letting you know that someone else is calling when you are using your telephone n06273890 a hostile telephone call (from a crank) n06273986 a telephone call made within a local calling area n06274092 a telephone call made outside the local calling area; "I talked to her by long distance" n06274292 a long-distance telephone call at charges above a local rate n06274408 a telephone call in which more than two people participate n06274546 a telephone call that you request be made a specific time in order to wake you up at that time (especially in hotels); "she left a wake-up call for 7 a.m." n06274760 a way of adding a third party to your conversation without the assistance of a telephone operator n06274921 communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire n06275095 a telegram sent abroad n06275219 a cheaper form of telegram that is sent abroad for delivery the next day n06275353 transmission by radio waves n06275471 telegraphy that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire n06275634 the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service n06275977 mail consisting of printed matter qualifying for reduced postal rates n06276141 third-class mail consisting of advertising and often addressed to `resident' or `occupant' n06276287 a message transmitted by telephone n06276401 a message transmitted by wireless telegraphy n06276501 telephony that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire n06276697 taking part in a radio or tv program n06276902 a system for distributing radio or tv programs n06277025 communicates two or more signals over a common channel n06277135 medium for communication n06277280 broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects; "she is a star of screen and video"; "Television is a medium because it is neither rare nor well done" - Ernie Kovacs n06277803 the visible part of a television transmission; "they could still receive the sound but the picture was gone" n06277992 (computer science) the appearance of text and graphics on a video display n06278136 the audible part of a transmitted signal; "they always raise the audio for commercials" n06278338 television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver n06278475 a television system that has more than the usual number of lines per frame so its pictures show more detail n06278662 communication by computer n06278830 electronic transmission of information that has been encoded digitally (as for storage and processing by computers) n06279071 a means of digital communications that is capable of very high speeds; suitable for transmission of images or voice or video as well as data; "ATM is used for both LAN and WAN" n06279326 (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in; "you cannot send packages by electronic mail" n06279805 a service providing free email delivery in exchange for exposure to advertising n06279939 a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email; ":-( and :-) are emoticons" n06280162 an emoticon of a smiling face n06280244 indisputable evidence (especially of a crime) n06280347 unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk) n06280477 the sending and processing of e-mail by computer n06280604 (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command n06280816 the transmission of light signals via glass fibers n06281040 quality or fidelity of a received broadcast n06281175 the detection that a signal is being received n06281295 (electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase n06281594 modulation of the amplitude of the (radio) carrier wave n06281721 modulation of the frequency of the (radio) carrier wave n06281848 modulation of the phase of the carrier wave n06281959 modulation that imposes a signal on a train of pulses n06282093 modulation of the time between successive pulses n06282209 (electronics) the reception of a signal by extracting it from the carrier wave n06282383 the communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people; "a contagion of mirth"; "the infection of his enthusiasm for poetry" n06282651 a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols; "he taught foreign languages"; "the language introduced is standard throughout the text"; "the speed with which a program can be executed depends on the language in which it is written" n06283459 the customary manner in which a language (or a form of a language) is spoken or written; "English usage"; "a usage borrowed from French" n06283647 a language that is no longer learned as a native language n06283764 language that is spoken or written; "he has a gift for words"; "she put her thoughts into words" n06283912 a language that is to be translated into another language n06284067 the language into which a text written in another language is to be translated n06284225 one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed n06284573 a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable; "he developed a version of slot grammar" n06284777 extended verbal expression in speech or writing n06284898 discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation n06285090 a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language; "he always spoke in grammatical sentences" n06285435 a sentence having no coordinate clauses or subordinate clauses n06285559 a sentence composed of at least one main clause and one subordinate clause n06285789 a complex sentence in which the main clause comes first and the subordinate clause follows n06285940 a complex sentence in which the main clause comes last and is preceded by the subordinate clause n06286100 a sentence composed of at least two coordinate independent clauses n06286230 formal expression containing variables; becomes a sentence when variables are replaced by constants n06286395 a unit of language that native speakers can identify; "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten words all morning" n06287620 a word or phrase spelled by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase n06287859 a word (such as a pronoun) used to avoid repetition; the referent of an anaphor is determined by its antecedent n06288024 a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other; "to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'" n06288350 a word invented (usually unwittingly by subtracting an affix) on the assumption that a familiar word derives from it n06288527 a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings; "`smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'"; "`motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'"; "`brunch' is a well-known portmanteau" n06288947 a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades n06289074 a word is cognate with another if both derive from the same word in an ancestral language n06289250 a word to which an independent meaning can be assigned n06289472 a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds; "`won't' is a contraction of `will not'"; "`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'" n06289693 a word specifying identity or spatial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context in which the communication occurs; "words that introduce particulars of the speaker's and hearer's shared cognitive field into the message"- R.Rommetveit n06290051 (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word; "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'" n06290246 a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness n06290401 a word that is considered to be unmentionable; "`failure' is a dirty word to him" n06290539 a word having two syllables n06290637 the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached" n06291122 any of several short English words (often having 4 letters) generally regarded as obscene or offensive n06291318 a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning n06291603 a word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page n06291809 (grammar) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent n06292000 a word placed at the beginning of a line or paragraph (as in a dictionary entry) n06292154 a content word that can be qualified by a modifier n06292290 two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciation; "the word `bow' is an example of a heteronym" n06292478 a word that names the whole of which a given word is a part; "`hat' is a holonym for `brim' and `crown'" n06292649 two words are homonyms if they are pronounced or spelled the same way but have different meanings n06292836 a word that is more generic than a given word n06292973 a word that is more specific than a given word n06293106 a significant word used in indexing or cataloging n06293229 a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root) n06293460 a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English n06293655 a word or phrase borrowed from Latin n06293746 a word that names a part of a larger whole; "`brim' and `crown' are meronyms of `hat'" n06293898 a word that denotes one thing but refers to a related thing; "Washington is a metonym for the United States government"; "plastic is a metonym for credit card" n06294147 an anagram that means the opposite of the original word or phrase; "`restful' is the antigram of `fluster'" n06294309 a word or utterance of one syllable n06294441 a newly invented word or phrase n06294584 a word with a special meaning used for a special occasion n06294716 word having stress or an acute accent on the last syllable n06294828 a word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward n06294941 a word serving as the basis for inflected or derived forms; "`pick' is the primitive from which `picket' is derived" n06295113 a mathematical expression from which another expression is derived n06295235 the form of a word that is used to denote more than one n06299916 the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton n06300058 a word form that has entered the language through the perpetuation of an error n06300193 (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; "thematic vowels are part of the stem" n06300445 a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes n06300632 the form of a word that heads a lexical entry and is alphabetized in a dictionary n06300823 the entry in a dictionary of information about a word n06301012 one of the eight sayings of Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount; in Latin each saying begins with `beatus' (blessed); "her favorite Beatitude is `Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth'" n06301302 a saying of Jesus that is regarded as authentic although it is not recorded in the Gospels n06301445 an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language; "`superman' is a calque for the German `Ubermensch'" n06301672 word having stress or acute accent on the next to last syllable n06301792 word (such a `some' or `less') that is used to indicate a part as distinct from a whole n06301953 a word having more than one meaning n06302083 a word of more than three syllables n06302269 word having stress or acute accent on the antepenult n06302381 (grammar) a word that expresses a quantity (as `fifteen' or `many') n06302542 (logic) a word (such as `some' or `all' or `no') that binds the variables in a logical proposition n06302755 a logical quantifier of a proposition that asserts the existence of at least one thing for which the proposition is true n06302967 a logical quantifier of a proposition that asserts that the proposition is true for all members of a class of things n06303150 a word formed by or containing a repeated syllable or speech sound (usually at the beginning of the word) n06303315 a word introduced because an existing term has become inadequate; "Nobody ever heard of analog clocks until digital clocks became common, so `analog clock' is a retronym" n06303540 any word or group of words functioning as a noun n06303682 two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context n06303888 a word or expression used for some particular thing; "he learned many medical terms" n06304059 a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline; "legal terminology"; "biological nomenclature"; "the language of sociology" n06304338 a word having three syllables n06304425 a word that denotes a manner of doing something; "`march' is a troponym of `walk'" n06304576 a word that is spoken aloud n06304671 a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme; "the word `pocket' has two syllables" n06305029 the last syllable in a word n06305109 the next to last syllable in a word n06305223 the 3rd syllable of a word counting back from the end n06305385 a word that is hard to pronounce n06305474 a very long word (a foot and a half long) n06305610 the syllable added in a reduplicated word form n06305716 antonyms that are commonly associated (e.g., `wet' and `dry') n06305838 antonyms whose opposition is mediated (e.g., the antonymy of `wet' and `parched' is mediated by the similarity of `parched' to `dry') n06306034 a minimal unit (as a word or stem) in the lexicon of a language; `go' and `went' and `gone' and `going' are all members of the English lexeme `go' n06306233 minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units n06306480 minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function n06306606 a variant phonological representation of a morpheme; "the final sounds of `bets' and `beds' and `horses' and `oxen' are allomorphs of the English plural morpheme" n06306842 a morpheme that can occur alone n06306945 a morpheme that occurs only as part of a larger construction; eg an -s at the end of plural nouns n06307152 a bound form used only in compounds; "`hemato-' is a combining form in words like `hematology'" n06308049 a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form n06308304 an affix that is added in front of the word n06308436 a word or morpheme used in some languages in certain contexts (such as counting) to indicate the semantic class to which the counted item belongs n06308674 the negative prefix a- or un- n06308765 the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending" n06308987 an affix that is added at the end of the word n06309131 an inflection that is added at the end of a root word n06309272 an affix that is inserted inside the word n06309383 (grammar) a category of words having the same grammatical properties n06309684 the class of all items that can be substituted into the same position (or slot) in a grammatical sentence (are in paradigmatic relation with one another) n06309931 (grammar) one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the grammatical constituent about which something is predicated n06310125 (logic) the first term of a proposition n06310237 (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb" n06310449 the object governed by a preposition n06310578 the object that receives the direct action of the verb n06310713 the object that is the recipient or beneficiary of the action of the verb n06310848 an object in a passive construction n06310945 nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence n06311160 the category of nouns serving as the grammatical subject of a verb n06311334 any grammatical case other than the nominative n06311557 the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb n06311723 the category of nouns serving as the indirect object of a verb n06311852 the case expressing ownership n06312001 a word in the genitive case that is used as an attributive adjective; "an example of the attributive genetive is `John's' in `John's mother'" n06312237 the case (in some inflected languages) used when the referent of the noun is being addressed n06312418 the case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb n06312612 a constituent in Latin grammar; a noun and its modifier can function as a sentence modifier n06312767 a construction that can be used to extend the meaning of a word or phrase but is not one of the main constituents of a sentence n06312966 (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction n06313300 a constituent of a sentence at the first step in an analysis: e.g., subject and predicate n06313457 a syntactic string of words that forms a part of some larger syntactic unit n06313651 a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit; "I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner" n06314036 an ungrammatical constituent n06314144 (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence n06314423 a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence n06314595 a clause in a complex sentence that is grammatically equivalent to the main clause and that performs the same grammatical function n06314808 a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb n06315096 a clause introduced by a relative pronoun; "`who visits frequently' is a relative clause in the sentence `John, who visits frequently, is ill'" n06315301 a subordinate clause that limits or restricts the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies n06315454 a subordinate clause that does not limit or restrict the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies n06315638 a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction n06315755 a long and intricate and complicated grammatical construction n06315873 an expression in parentheses; "his writing was full of parentheticals" n06316048 an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence n06316376 an expression that predicates n06316480 a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb n06316626 one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements n06316813 (logic) what is predicated of the subject of a proposition; the second term in a proposition is predicated of the first term by means of the copula; "`Socrates is a man' predicates manhood of Socrates" n06317107 an infinitive with an adverb between `to' and the verb (e.g., `to boldly go') n06317247 a phrase beginning with a preposition n06317351 a phrase that functions as a pronoun n06317464 one of the traditional categories of words intended to reflect their functions in a grammatical context n06317672 any of the major parts of speech of traditional grammar n06317862 the word class that can serve as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or in apposition n06318062 the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence n06318352 a noun formed from a verb (such as the `-ing' form of an English verb when used as a noun) n06318513 a verb that combines with another verb in a verb phrase to help form tense, mood, voice, or condition of the verb it combines with n06318722 an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality n06318904 the uninflected form of the verb n06319029 the word class that qualifies nouns n06319157 the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n06319293 a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action n06319575 a noun that is singular in form but refers to a group of people or things n06319710 a noun that does not form plurals n06319799 a noun that forms plurals n06319881 a noun that does not specify either masculine or feminine gender n06320004 a noun that denotes a particular thing; usually capitalized n06320153 a noun that denotes any or all members of a class n06320314 a noun that is derived from a verb n06320440 an adjective used as a noun; "`meek' in `blessed are the meek' is an adnoun" n06320569 a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence n06320801 a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb n06321054 a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies; "`up' in `finished up' is an intensifier"; "`honestly' in `I honestly don't know' is an intensifier" n06321702 a word that expresses an attribute of something n06321932 an adjective that ascribes to its noun the value of an attribute of that noun (e.g., `a nervous person' or `a musical speaking voice') n06322157 an adjective that classifies its noun (e.g., `a nervous disease' or `a musical instrument') n06322357 meaning relating to or pertaining to n06322468 the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution n06322693 the comparative form of an adjective or adverb; "`faster' is the comparative of the adjective `fast'"; "`less famous' is the comparative degree of the adjective `famous'"; "`more surely' is the comparative of the adverb `surely'" n06323284 the superlative form of an adjective or adverb; "`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'"; "`least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous'"; "`most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely'" n06323612 a word that modifies something other than a noun n06323822 a word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because of its placement in a sentence: e.g., `when young' in `when young, circuses appeal to all of us' n06324086 a participle (usually at the beginning of a sentence) apparently modifying a word other than the word intended: e.g., `flying across the country' in `flying across the country the Rockies came into view' n06324355 a word or group of words function as an adverb n06324475 one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases n06324669 (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase n06324864 a determiner (as `the' in English) that indicates specificity of reference n06325001 a determiner (as `a' or `some' in English) that indicates nonspecific reference n06325145 a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word n06325370 a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase n06325576 a pronoun that refers to an antecedent n06325678 a pronoun that points out an intended referent n06325826 an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences n06326054 a conjunction (like `and' or `or') that connects two identically constructed grammatical constituents n06326226 a conjunction (like `since' or `that' or `who') that introduces a dependent clause n06326406 a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs n06326526 the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural); "in English the subject and the verb must agree in number" n06326797 a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party; "stop talking about yourself in the third person" n06327136 a pronoun expressing a distinction of person n06327261 a pronoun or pronominal phrase (as `each other') that expresses a mutual action or relationship between the individuals indicated in the plural subject; "The sentence `They cared for each other' contains a reciprocal pronoun" n06327551 a pronoun (as `that' or `which' or `who') that introduces a relative clause referring to some antecedent n06327718 pronouns and verbs used to refer to the speaker or writer of the language in which they occur n06327870 pronouns and verbs used to refer to the person addressed by the language in which they occur n06328022 pronouns and verbs that are used to refer to something other than the speaker or addressee of the language in which they occur n06328207 a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent n06328386 a verb whose agent performs an action that is directed at the agent; "the sentence `he washed' has a reflexive verb"; "`perjure' is a reflexive verb because you cannot perjure anyone but yourself" n06328643 a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness n06328996 a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female n06329165 a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male n06329313 a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to inanimate objects (neither masculine nor feminine) n06329506 a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time n06329734 a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking n06329909 the use of the present tense to describe past actions or states n06330037 a verb tense in some languages (classical Greek and Sanskrit) expressing action (especially past action) without indicating its completion or continuation n06330262 a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past n06330401 a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future n06330528 a non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses n06330764 an English verb followed by one or more particles where the combination behaves as a syntactic and semantic unit; "`turn out' is a phrasal verb in the question `how many turned out to vote?'" n06331014 a participle expressing present action; in English is formed by adding -ing n06331154 a participle that expresses completed action n06331281 a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical n06331477 a transitive verb that takes both a direct and an indirect object n06331641 a verb (or verb construction) that does not take an object n06331803 (linguistics) the underlying relation that a constituent has with the main verb in a clause n06332136 the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause n06332364 the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause n06332545 the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause n06332731 the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process n06332919 the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the state or action denoted by the verb n06333095 the semantic role of the animate entity that is passively involved in the happening denoted by the verb in the clause n06333285 the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause n06333478 the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb n06333653 a language unit by which a person or thing is known; "his name really is George Washington"; "those are two names for the same thing" n06334377 an additional name or an epithet appended to a name (as in `Ferdinand the Great') n06334512 (law) a name under which a corporation conducts business that is not the legal name of the corporation as shown in its articles of incorporation n06334778 the name derived from a person (real or imaginary); "Down's syndrome is an eponym for the English physician John Down" n06334985 the person for whom something is named; "Constantine I is the eponym for Constantinople" n06335162 a string of characters beginning with a period and followed by one or more letters; the optional second part of a PC computer filename; "most applications provide extensions for the files they create"; "most BASIC files use the filename extension .BAS" n06335532 (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file n06335832 a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor) n06336149 a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor n06336285 the name of a street n06336363 the name of a brokerage firm in which stock is held on behalf of a customer; "all my stocks are held in street name" n06336537 slang for something (especially for an illegal drug); "`smack' is a street name for heroin" n06336723 an alternative name that a person chooses or is given (especially in inner city neighborhoods); "her street name is Bonbon" n06336904 the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name) n06337111 a woman's surname before marriage n06337202 a name between your first name and your surname n06337307 the name that precedes the surname n06337458 the first name given to Christians at birth or christening n06337594 the first name of a citizen of ancient Rome n06337693 a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name); "Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph"; "Henry's nickname was Slim" n06338003 a descriptive name for a place or thing; "the nickname for the U.S. Constitution is `Old Ironsides'" n06338158 a name that has been assumed temporarily n06338278 a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role n06338485 an incorrect or unsuitable name n06338571 the pseudonym of an actor n06338653 an author's pseudonym n06338744 the name that appears on the by-line to identify the author of a work n06338908 identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others n06339244 a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix); "`Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'" n06339416 an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'; "the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title" n06340047 title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey) n06340182 a title that Leo X bestowed on Henry VIII and later withdrew; parliament restored the title and it has been used by English sovereigns ever since n06340395 a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for men that is prefixed to the forename; "Don Roberto" n06340563 a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman; "Dona Marguerita" n06340707 a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman n06340838 a German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman n06340977 a Hebrew title of respect for a wise and highly educated man n06341127 a German courtesy title or form of address for a man n06341249 a form of address for an unmarried woman n06341340 a form of address for a man n06341431 a form of address for a married woman n06341525 a form of address for a woman n06341609 a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher n06341773 a title of respect for a clergyman n06341862 a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English `Mr' or `sir' n06342015 a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English `Mrs' or `madam' n06342182 a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English `Miss' n06342362 an Italian title or form of address for a married woman n06342490 an Italian title or form of address for an unmarried woman n06342623 a title of respect for various ecclesiastical officials (as cathedral deans and canons and others) n06342781 a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge; "Your Lordship"; "His Lordship" n06342977 a title used to address any peeress except a duchess; "Your Ladyship"; "Her Ladyship" n06343117 an appellation signifying nobility; "`your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king" n06343364 the title of a baron n06343440 the title of a viscount n06343520 the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.; "he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the title"; "he refused to give titles to his paintings"; "I can never remember movie titles" n06343838 the name by which a geographical place is known n06343971 a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about; "the heading seemed to have little to do with the text" n06344329 a heading of a subsection printed within the body of the text n06344461 the heading or caption of a newspaper article n06344691 the heading that indicates the subject of an annotation or a literary composition or a dictionary entry n06344846 the title of a newspaper or magazine; usually printed on the front page and on the editorial page n06344998 a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type n06345131 a heading printed at the top of every page (or every other page) of a book n06345320 a heading of a subdivision of a text n06345441 the title (or a shortened title) of a book used as a running head n06345566 a headline with the top line flush left and succeeding lines indented to the right n06345773 a sensational newspaper headline n06345878 a newspaper headline that runs across the full page n06345993 a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with; "Title 8 provided federal help for schools" n06346220 (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action; "the titles go by faster than I can read" n06346461 a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work; "the novel had chapter titles" n06346681 an entry on a list of persons who contributed to a film or written work; "the credits were given at the end of the film" n06346891 brief description accompanying an illustration n06347037 secondary or explanatory title n06347122 an incorrect translation n06347225 a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly) n06347388 translation back into the original language; "the teacher translated Latin texts into English which he gave to his students for retroversion" n06347588 translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen n06347811 translation of the words of a foreign opera (or choral work) projected on a screen above the stage n06347996 a single line of words in a poem n06348215 (prosody) a line of verse that has the full number of syllables n06348373 (prosody) a line of verse that has six iambic feet n06348500 (prosody) a line of verse that lacks a syllable in the last metrical foot n06348685 (prosody) a line of poetry having an extra syllable or syllables at the end of the last metrical foot n06348885 a line giving the name of the writer of a story or article n06349030 a line at the beginning of a news article giving the date and place of origin of the news dispatch n06349220 communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten) n06349597 something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation n06349828 a transcription from one alphabet to another n06349952 a transcription intended to represent each distinct speech sound with a separate symbol n06350127 a method of writing rapidly n06350274 rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper n06350592 a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts n06350777 a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings n06350918 a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right n06351086 a clearly written style of longhand with large round curves n06351202 a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols n06351613 a particular orthography or writing system n06351888 an alphabetical (or perhaps syllabic) script used since the 9th century BC to write the Aramaic language; many other scripts were subsequently derived from it n06352117 a writing system having an alphabet of 38 letters in which the Armenian language is written n06352301 the script in which the ancient Persian language of the Avesta is written n06352446 the ideographic and syllabic writing system in which the ancient Babylonian language was written n06352618 a script (probably adapted from the Aramaic about the 7th century BC) from which later Indian scripts developed n06352782 a syllabic script used in writing Sanskrit and Hindi n06352954 the script (derived from the Aramaic alphabet) used to write the Pahlavi language n06353089 the script (derived from Aramaic) used to write the Uighur language n06353225 a style of orthography characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; found especially in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the 4th to 8th centuries n06353445 forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage n06353653 a spelling that is incorrect n06353757 a system of signals used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages n06353934 a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy n06354204 a code (a series of characters or digits) that must be entered in some way (typed or dialed or spoken) to get the use of something (a telephone line or a computer or a local area network etc.) n06354481 an undocumented way to get access to a computer system or the data it contains n06354626 a number usually of 3 digits assigned to a telephone area as in the United States and Canada n06354774 code consisting of a series of vertical bars of variable width that are scanned by a laser; printed on consumer product packages to identify the item for a computer that provides the price and registers inventory information n06355078 system using colors to designate classifications n06355183 a piece of writing in code or cipher n06355307 a secret method of writing n06355459 a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals) n06355705 a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail n06355894 (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions n06356299 (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program n06356515 (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored n06356755 (computer science) a code for information exchange between computers made by different companies; a string of 7 binary digits represents each character; used in most microcomputers n06357078 (computer science) 128 characters that make up the ASCII coding scheme; "the ASCII character set is the most universal character coding set" n06357304 code using a string of 8 binary digits to represent characters n06357424 (telecommunication) a coding system that incorporates extra parity bits in order to detect errors n06357632 an error correction code that is recorded in each sector of a magnetic disk and used to catch errors in the data n06357814 (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory n06357985 a set of instructions coded so that the computer can use it directly without further translation n06358159 the machine-language output of a compiler that is ready for execution on a particular computer n06358311 the portion of a set of operation descriptions that specifies the operation to be performed; the set of operations in a computer n06358513 program instructions written as an ASCII text file; must be translated by a compiler or interpreter or assembler into the object code for a particular computer before execution n06358747 the address of a web page on the world wide web n06358900 a document connected to the World Wide Web and viewable by anyone connected to the internet who has a web browser n06359096 the opening page of a web site n06359193 a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web; "the Israeli web site was damaged by hostile hackers" n06359467 a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic) n06359657 a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet; "a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc." n06359877 letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language; "he turned the paper over so the writing wouldn't show"; "the doctor's writing was illegible" n06360314 the written form of a word; "while the spoken word stands for something, the written word stands for something that stands for something"; "a craftsman of the written word" n06360599 a word that is written with two letters in an alphabetic writing system n06360723 a word that is written with three letters in an alphabetic writing system n06360850 a word that is written with four letters in an alphabetic writing system n06360996 four Hebrew letters usually transliterated as YHWH (Yahweh) or JHVH (Jehovah) signifying the Hebrew name for God which the Jews regarded as too holy to pronounce n06361218 a writing system using pictographs n06361314 a writing system based on alphabetic characters n06361446 an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally `as the ox ploughs' n06361635 an ancient wedge-shaped script used in Mesopotamia and Persia n06361770 a writing system whose characters represent syllables n06361934 an undeciphered writing system used in Crete in the 17th century B.C. n06362059 a syllabic script used in Greece in the 13th century B.C. n06362172 the use of ideograms in writing n06362260 a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests n06362441 a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt n06362628 a system of writing or printing using patterns of raised dots that can be read by touch n06362792 a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals n06362953 the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing" n06363778 (usually plural) the collected work of an author; "the idea occurs with increasing frequency in Hemingway's writings" n06364004 the writings of the early Church Fathers n06364149 something that has been written again; "the rewrite was much better" n06364329 imaginative or creative writing n06364641 creative writing of recognized artistic value n06365102 published writings in a particular style on a particular subject; "the technical literature"; "one aspect of Waterloo has not yet been treated in the literature" n06365357 a body of historical literature n06365467 written works (especially in books or magazines); "he always took some reading matter with him on the plane" n06365808 written instructions from a physician or dentist to a druggist concerning the form and dosage of a drug to be issued to a given patient n06366002 written instructions for an optician on the lenses for a given person n06366130 verse in which certain letters such as the first in each line form a word or message n06366269 creative writing valued for esthetic content n06366391 a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people; "he has read Plato's Dialogues in the original Greek" n06366581 an expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor n06366879 an elegant style of prose of the Elizabethan period; characterized by balance and antithesis and alliteration and extended similes with and allusions to nature and mythology n06367107 a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact n06367373 a literary work based partly or wholly on fact but written as if it were fiction n06367571 prose writing that is not fictional n06367702 a work of fiction describing an imaginary place where life is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror n06367879 an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story n06368142 novel in which the reader is challenged to solve a puzzle before the detective explains it at the end n06368321 a melodramatic paperback novel n06368425 fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; "she made a lot of money writing romantic fantasies" n06368628 literary fantasy involving the imagined impact of science on society n06368814 a genre of fast-paced science fiction involving oppressive futuristic computerized societies n06368962 a short novel n06369077 a novel in which actual persons and events are disguised as fictional characters n06369216 a novel dealing with idealized events remote from everyday life n06369405 a romance that deals with desolate and mysterious and grotesque events n06369554 a romantic novel containing scenes in which the heroine is sexually violated n06369690 a French novel in the form of a long chronicle of a family or other social group n06369829 a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events; "he writes stories for the magazines" n06370178 a work of fiction describing a utopia n06370268 a story of an adventure n06370403 a suspenseful adventure story or play or movie n06370522 a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account n06370792 a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie n06370985 a narrative about someone who investigates crimes and obtains evidence leading to their resolution n06371145 a narrative about a murder and how the murderer is discovered n06371267 a story dealing with love n06371413 a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events n06371734 the legend of King Arthur and his court at Camelot n06371999 a prose narrative shorter than a novel n06372095 a short moral story (often with animal characters) n06372428 a collection of fables believed to have been written by the Greek storyteller Aesop n06372572 an allegory written by John Bunyan in 1678 n06372680 a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people n06372925 myth about the ultimate destruction of the gods in a battle with evil n06373090 (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message; "the parable of the prodigal son" n06373314 the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.; "the characters were well drawn but the plot was banal" n06373513 the series of events that form a plot; "his novels always have a lot of action" n06373645 the plot of a book or play or film n06373747 the decisive moment in a novel or play; "the deathbed scene is the climax of the play" n06373991 a change from a serious subject to a disappointing one n06374148 an excessively sentimental narrative n06374241 a literary genre that presents a fictional character's sequence of thoughts in the form of a monologue n06374408 a literary genre that reveals a character's thoughts and feeling as they develop by means of a long soliloquy n06374587 a written evaluation of a work of literature n06374834 a method of literary criticism that analyzes details of a text in order to reveal its structure and meaning n06375008 comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity n06375215 literary criticism based on close analysis of the text n06375329 the scientific study of biblical writings to determine their origin and meaning n06375471 the study of existing manuscripts of the Scriptures in order to determine the original text n06375624 a vast body of textual criticism of the Hebrew Scriptures including notes on features of writing and on the occurrence of certain words and on variant sources and instructions for pronunciation and other comments that were written between AD 600 and 900 by Jewish scribes in the margins or at the end of texts n06376014 a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed n06376154 the literary genre of works intended for the theater n06376572 ordinary writing as distinguished from verse n06376776 prose that resembles poetry n06376860 a rhythmical prose employing the poetic devices of alliteration and assonance n06377000 literature narrating the lives (and legends) of the saints n06377133 a solemn literary work that is the product of laborious cogitation n06377275 a literary work idealizing the rural life (especially the life of shepherds) n06377442 a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines n06377971 a poem having lines beginning with letters of the alphabet in regular order n06378104 verse in the meter used in Greek and Latin poetry consisting of strophes of 4 tetrametric lines; reputedly invented by Alcaeus n06378298 a narrative poem of popular origin n06378427 a poem consisting of 3 stanzas and an envoy n06378524 unrhymed verse (usually in iambic pentameter) n06378627 a witty satiric verse containing two rhymed couplets and mentioning a famous person; "`The president is George W. Bush, Who is happy to sit on his tush, While sending his armies to fight, For anything he thinks is right' is a clerihew" n06378917 a stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse; usually rhymed n06379094 (ancient Greece) a passionate hymn (usually in honor of Dionysus) n06379253 a comic verse of irregular measure; "he had heard some silly doggerel that kept running through his mind" n06379439 a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life n06379568 a mournful poem; a lament for the dead n06379721 a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds n06380055 an epic in Latin by Virgil; tells the adventures of Aeneas after the Trojan War; provides an illustrious historical background for the Roman Empire n06380256 a narrative epic poem written by Dante n06380373 unrhymed verse without a consistent metrical pattern n06380495 an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines n06380603 a humorous verse form of 5 anapestic lines with a rhyme scheme aabba n06380726 a short poem of songlike quality n06380879 a French verse form of 10 or 13 lines running on two rhymes; the opening phrase is repeated as the refrain of the second and third stanzas n06381134 English form of rondeau having three triplets with a refrain after the first and third n06381274 a shorter form of rondeau n06381372 a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme n06381594 a form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables n06381761 a verse form with a rhyme scheme: aba bcb cdc, etc. n06381869 a piece of poetry n06382072 a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy n06382193 a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy n06382345 an epic poem written in Middle High German and based on the legends of Siegfried and Teutonic kings n06382506 Old French epic poems n06382590 an epic poem adapted for recitation n06382716 a sonnet consisting of an octave with the rhyme pattern abbaabba, followed by a sestet with the rhyme pattern cdecde or cdcdcd n06382923 a rhythmic group of eight lines of verse n06383016 a rhythmic group of six lines of verse n06383107 a sonnet consisting three quatrains and a concluding couplet in iambic pentameter with the rhyme pattern abab cdcd efef gg n06383334 a sonnet consisting of three quatrains and a concluding couplet in iambic pentameter with the rhyme pattern abab bcbd cdcd ee n06383523 a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme n06383659 a lyric poem with complex stanza forms n06383819 an ode honoring a bride and bridegroom n06383934 an ode with several stanzas n06384034 an ode form used by Pindar; has triple groups of triple units n06384165 ode sung by the chorus in classical Greek drama n06384269 a major division of a long poem n06384371 a brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry n06384480 a stanza of four lines n06384593 a quatrain in iambic pentameter with abab rhyme scheme n06384708 a line of metrical text n06384995 a verse line consisting of iambs n06385080 a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis n06385244 a short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public worship and followed by a response from the congregation n06385434 (Roman Catholic Church) a Latin versicle meaning `lift up your hearts' n06385582 a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister n06385728 a rhymed couplet that forms a complete syntactic unit n06385842 a couplet consisting of two rhymed lines of iambic pentameter and written in an elevated style n06385997 a quatrain consisting of two heroic couplets written in an elevated style; the rhyme scheme is abab n06386156 a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter n06386345 a satirical imitation of heroic verse n06386440 a stanza with eight lines of iambic pentameter and a concluding Alexandrine with the rhyme pattern abab bcbc c; "the Spenserian stanza was introduced by Edmund Spenser in The Faerie Queene" n06386693 one section of a lyric poem or choral ode in classical Greek drama n06386832 the section of a choral ode answering a previous strophe in classical Greek drama; the second of two metrically corresponding sections in a poem n06387053 a literary composition of poor quality that was written quickly to make money (to boil the pot) n06387204 writing of poor quality; characterized by affected choice of archaic words n06387332 matter that has been dictated and transcribed; a dictated passage; "he signed and mailed his dictation without bothering to read it" n06387538 a short line of text that a web site puts on your computer's hard drive when you access the web site n06387727 a cookie that is stored temporarily and is destroyed when you close the link n06387864 a cookie that is saved permanently on your hard drive n06387980 the words of something written; "there were more than a thousand words of text"; "they handed out the printed text of the mayor's speech"; "he wants to reconstruct the original text" n06388579 the main body of a written work (as distinct from illustrations or footnotes etc.); "pictures made the text easier to understand" n06388777 electronic text that is stored and used in the form of a digital image n06388918 electronic text that is stored as strings of characters and that can be displayed in a variety of formats n06389109 typewritten matter especially a typewritten copy of a manuscript n06389230 a surface area where something has been erased; "another word had been written over the erasure" n06389398 the blank space that surrounds the text on a page; "he jotted a note in the margin" n06389553 a blank area; "write your name in the space provided" n06389753 the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line n06389947 the order of words in a text n06390051 (computer science) dump of the contents of the chief registers in the CPU; usually used for debugging n06390227 (computer science) a copy of the contents of a computer storage device; sometimes used in debugging programs n06390423 a clean copy of a corrected draft n06390512 matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials n06390688 written matter preceding the main text of a book n06390805 written matter following the main text of a book n06390962 any of the various versions in the development of a written work; "a preliminary draft"; "the final draft of the constitution" n06391171 text that is in a form that computer can store or display on a computer screen n06391347 (computer science) matter that is in a form that a computer can store or display it on a computer screen; "he sent them soft copy of the report" n06391566 (computer science) matter that is held in a computer and is typed or printed on paper; "he ran off a hard copy of the report" n06391766 a part of a published serial n06391902 an installment of a printed work n06392001 a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical); "he always turns first to the business section"; "the history of this work is discussed in the next section" n06392660 an earlier section of a written text; "for instructions refer to the above" n06392787 the section of a newspaper that reports on sports n06392935 a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) n06393253 a clause in a contract providing for arbitration of disputes arising under the contract n06393424 a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount n06393620 a clause in an insurance policy that provides for double the face value of the policy in the case of accidental death n06393800 a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index) n06394051 an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent; "when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract" n06394282 a clause that used to be part of the contract with a professional athlete extending the contract for a year beyond its expiration; "the reserve clause was used to bind players to a particular ball club" n06394564 a clause that is appended to a legislative bill n06394701 the central message of a communication; "the body of the message was short" n06394865 a major division of a long written composition; "the book of Isaiah" n06396142 a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled; "he read a chapter every night before falling asleep" n06396330 a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series n06396468 a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance; "they changed his spot on the program" n06396644 a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising n06396812 a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication n06396930 the first section of a communication n06397171 (rhetoric) the introductory section of an oration or discourse n06397307 (rhetoric) the second section of an oration in which the facts are set forth n06397476 the initial part of the introduction; "the opening established the basic theme" n06397645 an attention-getting opening presented at the start of a television show n06397789 word of greeting used to begin a letter n06397903 a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book n06398090 a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose) n06398270 a preliminary discussion inserted at the beginning of a book or treatise n06398401 the last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..." n06398760 a short passage added at the end of a literary work; "the epilogue told what eventually happened to the main characters" n06398963 a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play n06399126 (rhetoric) the concluding section of an oration; "he summarized his main points in his peroration" n06399337 supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book n06399503 a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it n06399631 textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end n06399870 a brief addendum at the end of a newspaper article n06399995 one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line n06400271 a section of text; particularly a section of medium length n06400510 a passage selected from a larger work; "he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings" n06400849 a selection of passages from different authors that is compiled as an aid in learning a language n06401004 an authoritative and often-quoted passage n06401107 the passage that is being read; "he lost his place on the page" n06401222 a passage full of ornate and flowery language n06401328 a passage that connects a topic to one that follows n06401526 a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story n06401787 a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to a later event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story n06402031 a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations n06402202 a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies; "postings on a blog are usually in chronological order" n06402425 writing in capital letters n06402565 writing done with a typewriter n06402770 typing that leaves alternate lines blank n06402871 typing that does not leave lines blank n06402970 typing that leaves two lines blank between lines of typing n06403107 typewriting in which the fingers are trained to hit particular keys; typist can read and type at the same time n06403291 text handwritten in the style of printed matter n06403393 something written by hand; "she recognized his handwriting"; "his hand was illegible" n06403679 writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible) n06403852 writing formed in the sky by smoke released from an airplane n06403969 beautiful handwriting n06404147 poor handwriting n06404322 cramped or illegible handwriting n06404416 an illegible scrawl; "his signature was just a squiggle but only he could make that squiggle" n06404582 your name written in your own handwriting n06404806 a signature written by one person for another n06404907 a person's own signature n06405020 a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed n06405198 a signature that validates something; "the cashier would not cash the check without an endorsement" n06405423 an endorsement on commercial paper naming no payee and so payable to the bearer n06405589 the signature of a sovereign on an official document n06405699 letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something n06405891 a part of an inscribed granite stela that was originally about six feet tall and was set up in 196 BC; the inscriptions in hieroglyphics and Demotic and Greek gave the first clues to the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphics n06406177 an inscription written above something else n06406317 a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something n06406547 an engraved inscription n06406625 an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there n06406757 a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person n06406865 a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar n06406979 the form of a literary work submitted for publication n06407094 something written by one's own hand n06407221 handwritten book or document n06407372 an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll) n06407514 a manuscript (usually written on papyrus or parchment) on which more than one text has been written with the earlier writing incompletely erased and still visible n06407733 a document that can be rolled up (as for storage) n06407915 (Old Testament) a collection of written scrolls (containing nearly all of the Old Testament) found in a cave near the Dead Sea in the late 1940s; "the Dead Sea Scrolls provide information about Judaism and the Bible around the time of Jesus" n06408239 (Judaism) the scroll of parchment that contains the biblical story of Esther; traditionally read in synagogues to celebrate Purim n06408442 (Judaism) the scroll of parchment on which the first five books of the Hebrew Scripture is written; is used in a synagogue during services n06408651 a formal exposition n06408779 a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form; "the play is an adaptation of a short novel" n06408990 a modernized version (as of a play) n06409085 a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree n06409290 a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet n06409448 a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject n06409562 an analytic or interpretive literary composition n06409752 an essay (especially one written as an assignment); "he got an A on his composition" n06409937 a composition intended to indicate a student's progress during a school term n06410070 an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion n06410187 an essay on a scientific or scholarly topic n06410283 an essay expressing a view on the subject of death n06410391 an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) n06410655 a critical review of a book (usually a recently published book) n06410776 a short critical review; "the play received good notices" n06410904 a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics" n06411592 an authoritative written work; "this book is the final authority on the life of Milton" n06411753 books on strange or unusual subjects (especially erotica) n06411883 (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation; "postexposure prophylaxis is an integral part of the pharmacopeia in preventing severe disease after acute infections" n06412213 an authoritative statement; "my doctor has the last word on the medicines I take" n06412350 a book intended for general readership n06412497 a book that has had a large and rapid sale n06412610 a medieval book (usually illustrated) with allegorical and amusing descriptions of real and fabled animals n06412771 an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers n06413020 a book of recipes and cooking directions n06413130 a book of directions for using or operating some piece of equipment n06413260 a book (usually for children) that contains one or more pages such that a three-dimensional structure rises up when a page is opened n06413459 a book containing a collection of stories (usually for children) n06413579 a (usually) large and scholarly book n06413666 a publication that is one of a set of several similar publications; "the third volume was missing"; "he asked for the 1989 volume of the Annual Review" n06413889 a small book usually having a paper cover n06414151 a blue booklet used in universities for writing examinations n06414267 a book of tickets that can be torn out and used n06414372 a book prepared for use in schools or colleges; "his economics textbook is in its tenth edition"; "the professor wrote the text that he assigned students to buy" n06414727 a textbook designed for cramming n06414849 a basic or elementary instructional text n06414948 an introductory textbook n06415061 one of a series of texts for students learning to read n06415186 readers that combined lessons in reading with moralistic messages n06415323 an introductory textbook to teach spelling n06415419 a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda n06415584 a notebook in which you enter memorabilia n06415688 a small notebook for rough notes n06415791 a student's book or booklet containing problems with spaces for solving them n06415922 a book containing models of good penmanship; used in teaching penmanship n06416049 a book containing a calendar and space to keep a record of appointments n06416206 a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things; "he found it in the Sears catalog" n06416452 a book containing common expressions in a foreign language along with their translations n06416598 a book containing the scripts of one or more dramatic plays; "the 1963 playbook leaves out the whole first scene" n06416766 a notebook containing descriptions and diagrams of the plays that a team has practiced (especially an American football team) n06416946 a book containing prayers n06417096 (Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders n06417279 (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year n06417467 a collection of Psalms for liturgical use n06417598 a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts; "he contributed articles to the basic reference work on that topic" n06418006 a copy of a newly published book that is sent for review to a writer or periodical n06418146 a book containing a collection of songs n06418258 a songbook containing a collection of hymns n06418375 a cylinder with prayers written on it; each revolution counts as uttering the prayers; used especially by Buddhists in Tibet n06418558 a collection of historically important documents published together as a book n06418693 a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings) n06418901 a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them n06419234 a dictionary giving equivalent words in two languages n06419354 an abridged dictionary of a size convenient to hold in the hand n06419503 a dictionary giving the historical origins of each word n06419628 a geographical dictionary (as at the back of an atlas) n06419757 a dictionary specially written for those learning a foreign language n06419912 a dictionary that is small enough to carry in your pocket n06420053 an electronic dictionary in a word processor that can be used to catch misspelled words n06420219 a dictionary that has not been shortened by the omitting terms or definitions; a comprehensive dictionary n06420424 an unabridged dictionary constructed on historical principles n06420573 a list of proper nouns naming persons or places n06420678 a listing of the words used in some enterprise n06420781 an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field n06421016 a book containing a classified list of synonyms n06421154 a thesaurus organized to help you find the word you want but cannot think of n06421301 a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location n06421538 a primer that provides instruction in the rudiments or basic skills of a branch of knowledge n06421685 a small handbook n06421844 a manual describing the customs of a particular group (especially the ceremonial practices of a monastic order) n06422032 a manual of black magic (for invoking spirits and demons) n06422144 a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it n06422364 a manual containing information organized in a summary manner n06422488 a manual containing instruction in sexual techniques; intended to enhance the reader's sexual life n06422643 a book regarded as authoritative in its field n06422740 something that offers basic information or instruction n06422912 a guidebook describing natural objects of some type that might be encountered in the field; "a field guide to mushrooms" n06423090 a guidebook describing the roads of a country; contains maps and (sometimes) a gazetteer n06423233 any of a series of travel guidebooks published by the German firm founded by Karl Baedeker n06423378 a guidebook for travelers n06423496 a handbook of tables used to facilitate computation n06423619 an alphabetical list of names and addresses n06423754 a directory containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers and their telephone numbers n06423994 identification of the gun that fired a bullet from an analysis of the unique marks that every gun makes on the bullet it fires and on the shell ejected from it n06424275 the automatic identification of living individuals by using their physiological and behavioral characteristics; "negative identification can only be accomplished through biometric identification"; "if a pin or password is lost or forgotten it can be changed and reissued but a biometric identification cannot" n06424869 a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access; "a safe-deposit box usually requires two keys to open it" n06425065 a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification; "she refused to give them her Social Security number" n06425404 a card on which are printed the person's name and business affiliation n06425534 an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself n06425808 the number on the license plate that identifies the car that bears it n06425960 the number of a particular individual's Social Security account n06426111 the number is used in calling a particular telephone; "he has an unlisted number" n06426279 an annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields arranged according to the calendar of a given year n06426468 a reference book that is published regularly once every year n06426655 an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year n06426865 an annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year; "today computers calculate the ephemerides" n06427086 a collection of maps in book form n06427240 an atlas showing the distribution of distinctive linguistic features n06427387 a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty n06427710 an elementary encyclopedia dealing with general knowledge n06427831 putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form n06428105 putting something into a form suitable for a printer n06428216 the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage; "an editor's deletions frequently upset young authors"; "both parties agreed on the excision of the proposed clause" n06428537 something substituted for an error n06428646 a correction made by erasing; "there were many erasures in the typescript" n06428792 editing that involves writing something again n06428976 the act of rewriting something n06429145 changing a particular word or phrase n06429316 rewording for the purpose of clarification n06429483 rewording something in less technical terminology n06429590 writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity n06430309 a long piece of writing n06430385 any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group n06430537 a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired n06430784 the principal sacred text of Sikhism contains hymns and poetry as well as the teachings of the first five gurus n06430996 a collection of Zoroastrian texts gathered during the 4th or 6th centuries n06431156 (Hinduism) the sacred `song of God' composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life n06431496 (Hinduism) a sacred epic Sanskrit poem of India dealing in many episodes with the struggle between two rival families n06431740 the sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen" n06432376 the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers n06432715 the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus n06433035 the third book of the Old Testament; contains Levitical law and ritual precedents n06433249 the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt n06433475 the fifth book of the Old Testament; contains a second statement of Mosaic law n06433672 religious texts from Deuteronomy inscribed on parchment and rolled up in a case that is attached to the doorframe of many Jewish households in accordance with Jewish law n06433923 a book in the Old Testament describing how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan (the Promised Land) after the death of Moses n06434165 a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges n06434368 a book of the Old Testament that tells the story of Ruth who was not an Israelite but who married an Israelite and who stayed with her mother-in-law Naomi after her husband died n06434650 the first of two books in the Old Testament that tell of Saul and David n06434826 the second of two books of the Old Testament that tell of Saul and David n06435004 the first of two Old Testament books telling the histories of the kings of Judah and Israel n06435198 the second of two Old Testament books telling the histories of the kings of Judah and Israel n06435394 (Old Testament) an obsolete name for the Old Testament books of I Chronicles and II Chronicles which were regarded as supplementary to Kings n06435651 the first of two Old Testament books telling the history of Judah and Israel until the return from the Babylonian Captivity in 536 BC n06435916 the second of two Old Testament books telling the history of Judah and Israel until the return from the Babylonian Captivity in 536 BC n06436183 an Old Testament book telling of a rabbi's efforts in the 5th century BC to reconstitute Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity n06436443 an Old Testament book telling how a Jewish official at the court of Artaxerxes I in 444 BC became a leader in rebuilding Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity n06436717 an Old Testament book telling of a beautiful Jewess who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre n06436939 a book in the Old Testament containing Job's pleas to God about his afflictions and God's reply n06437137 an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms n06437308 an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon) n06437531 an Old Testament book consisting of reflections on the vanity of human life; is traditionally attributed to Solomon but probably was written about 250 BC n06437824 an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of love poems traditionally attributed to Solomon but actually written much later n06438126 an Old Testament book consisting of Isaiah's prophecies n06438290 a book in the Old Testament containing the oracles of the prophet Jeremiah n06438477 an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah n06438748 an Old Testament book containing Ezekiel's prophecies of the downfall of Jerusalem and Judah and their subsequent restoration n06438995 an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar n06439253 an Old Testament book telling Hosea's prophecies n06439408 an Old Testament book telling Joel's prophecies n06439560 an Old Testament book telling Amos's prophecies n06439712 an Old Testament book telling Obadiah's prophecies; the shortest book in the Christian Bible n06439924 a book in the Old Testament that tells the story of Jonah and the whale n06440102 an Old Testament book telling the prophecies of Micah foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem n06440313 an Old Testament book telling Nahum's prophecy of the fall of Nineveh n06440489 an Old Testament book telling Habakkuk's prophecies n06440663 an Old Testament book telling the prophecies of Zephaniah which are concerned mainly with the approaching judgment by God upon the sinners of Judah n06440937 an Old Testament book telling the prophecies of Haggai which are concerned mainly with rebuilding the temples after the Babylonian Captivity n06441195 an Old Testament book telling the prophecies of Zechariah which are concerned mainly with the renewal of Israel after the Babylonian Captivity n06441464 an Old Testament book containing the prophecies of Malachi n06441607 one of the Gospels in the New Testament; includes the Sermon on the Mount n06441803 the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament n06441973 one of the four Gospels in the New Testament; contains details of Jesus's birth and early life n06442239 the last of the four Gospels in the New Testament n06442405 a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome n06442616 a book of the New Testament written in the form of a letter from an Apostle n06443163 a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58 n06443398 a New Testament book containing the first epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Corinth n06443658 a New Testament book containing the second epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Corinth n06443922 a New Testament book containing the epistle from Saint Paul to the Galatians n06444148 a New Testament book containing the epistle from Saint Paul to the Ephesians which explains the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ n06444458 a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Philippi in Macedonia n06444711 a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the Colossians in ancient Phrygia n06444959 a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's first epistle to the Thessalonians n06445214 a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's second epistle to the Thessalonians n06445473 a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's first epistle to Timothy; contains advice on pastoral matters n06445729 a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's second epistle to Timothy; contains advice on pastoral matters n06445989 a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's epistle to Titus; contains advice on pastoral matters n06446217 a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to Philemon asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping n06446476 a New Testament book traditionally included among the epistle of Saint Paul but now generally considered not to have been written by him n06446711 a New Testament book attributed to Saint James the Apostle n06446860 the first New Testament book traditionally attributed to Saint Peter the Apostle n06447039 the second New Testament book traditionally attributed to Saint Peter the Apostle n06447221 the first New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to Saint John the Apostle n06447400 the second New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to Saint John the Apostle n06447582 the third New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to Saint John the Apostle n06447763 a New Testament book attributed to Saint Jude n06447897 the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle n06448283 a large Bible with pages to record marriages and births n06448397 the oldest Greek version of the Old Testament; said to have been translated from the Hebrew by Jewish scholars at the request of Ptolemy II n06448594 the Latin edition of the Bible translated from Hebrew and Greek mainly by St. Jerome at the end of the 4th century; as revised in 1592 it was adopted as the official text for the Roman Catholic Church n06448868 an English translation of the Vulgate by Roman Catholic scholars n06449095 an English translation of the Bible published in 1611 n06449254 a British revision of the Authorized Version n06449361 a modern English version of the Bible and Apocrypha n06449477 a revised version of the King James Version n06449620 a revision of the American Standard Version n06449735 the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible n06451891 the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit n06452223 the whole body of the Jewish sacred writings and tradition including the oral tradition n06452363 the Jewish scriptures which consist of three divisions--the Torah and the Prophets and the Writings n06452601 the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures n06453119 a short selection from the Prophets read on every Sabbath in a Jewish synagogue following a reading from the Torah n06453324 the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures n06453723 either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible n06453849 the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible n06455138 the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings n06455497 the first three Gospels which describe events in Christ's life from a similar point of view n06455682 the message of the Gospel of Christ n06455775 a sacred text revealed to Joseph Smith in 1830 by an ancient prophet Mormon; supposedly a record of ancient peoples of America translated by Joseph Smith n06455990 a fixed text used in praying n06456276 a liturgical prayer beginning with these Latin words n06456384 a prayer said 3 times a day by Roman Catholics in memory of the Annunciation n06456515 a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her n06456642 the prayer of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32) n06456759 (Anglican Church) a daily evening service with prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer n06456945 the opening prayer on the eve of Yom Kippur n06457045 a book setting forth the forms of church service n06457171 the Anglican service book of the Church of England; has had several revisions since the Reformation and is widely admired for the dignity and beauty of its language n06457442 a prayer consisting of a series of invocations by the priest with responses from the congregation n06457612 the prayer that Christ gave his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:9-13) n06457796 (Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as `our father' n06457952 14 books of the Old Testament included in the Vulgate (except for II Esdras) but omitted in Jewish and Protestant versions of the Bible; eastern Christian churches (except the Coptic Church) accept all these books as canonical; the Russian Orthodox Church accepts these texts as divinely inspired but does not grant them the same status n06458685 an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Esther n06458836 an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel n06459016 an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel n06459173 an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel n06459323 an Apocryphal book ascribed to Baruch n06459450 an Apocryphal book consisting of a letter ascribed to Jeremiah to the Jews in exile in Babylon warning them against idolatry n06459681 an Apocryphal book that was a popular novel for several centuries n06459834 an Apocryphal book telling how Judith saved her people n06459978 an Apocryphal book consisting of a compilation from I Chronicles and II Chronicles and Ezra and Nehemiah n06460167 an Apocryphal book of angelic revelations n06460295 an Apocryphal book mainly of maxims (resembling Proverbs in that respect) n06460524 an Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC n06460776 an Apocryphal book describing the life of Judas Maccabaeus n06460926 an Apocryphal book describing the life of Judas Maccabaeus n06461077 any of the biblical books (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus) that are considered to contain wisdom n06461406 52 texts written between 200 BC and AD 200 but ascribed to various prophets and kings in the Hebrew scriptures; many are apocalyptic in nature n06461609 the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina n06461830 one of the sections (or chapters) in the Koran; "the Quran is divided in 114 suras" n06462002 the first or opening sura of the Quran which is the central prayer of Islam and is used on all special occasions as well as during the five daily prayers n06462219 (Judaism) ancient rabbinical writings n06462396 the collection of ancient rabbinic writings on Jewish law and tradition (the Mishna and the Gemara) that constitute the basis of religious authority in Orthodox Judaism n06462656 the second part of the Talmud consisting primarily of commentary on the Mishna n06462807 the first part of the Talmud; a collection of early oral interpretations of the scriptures that was compiled about AD 200 n06463011 Talmudic literature that does not deal with law but is still part of Jewish tradition n06463170 Talmudic literature that deals with law and with the interpretation of the laws on the Hebrew Scriptures n06463347 Hindu literature written in Sanskrit n06463559 one of two classical Hindu epics; a great collection of poetry worked into and around a central heroic narrative (eight times as large as the Iliad and Odyssey combined) n06463786 a body of 18 works written between the first and 11th centuries and incorporating legends and speculative histories of the universe and myths and customary observances n06464024 one of two classical Hindu epics telling of the banishment of Rama from his kingdom and the abduction of his wife by a demon and Rama's restoration to the throne n06464241 any of a fairly recent class of Hindu or Buddhist religious literature concerned with ritual acts of body and speech and mind n06464419 (from the Sanskrit word for `knowledge') any of the most ancient sacred writings of Hinduism written in early Sanskrit; traditionally believed to comprise the Samhitas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, and the Upanishads n06464838 one of four collections of sacred texts n06465008 a Veda consisting of a collection of Hindu poems dating from before 2000 BC n06465139 a collection of mantras and tunes for use with the Rig-Veda n06465255 a collection of mantras and formulas n06465351 a collection of sacrificial formulas and prayers n06465457 prose works attached to the Samhitas instructing the bahmins to perform the very elaborate sacrificial rituals n06465623 a treatise resembling a Brahmana but to be read or expounded by anchorites in the quiet of the forest n06465780 Vedic texts from the fifth and fourth centuries BC dealing with phonetics and ritual injunctions and linguistics and grammar and etymology and lexicography and prosody and astronomy and astrology n06466030 (Sanskrit) an ancient medical treatise summarizing the Hindu art of healing and prolonging life; sometimes regarded as a 5th Veda n06466253 a later sacred text of Hinduism of a mystical nature dealing with metaphysical questions; "the Vedanta philosophy developed from the pantheistic views of the Upanishads" n06466479 (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns n06466677 any sacred song used to praise the deity n06466787 one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David n06467007 a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions" n06467445 the act of preparing a summary (or an instance thereof); stating briefly and succinctly n06467680 a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie; "the editor added the argument to the poem" n06467868 a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic n06467996 a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work n06468123 a shortened version of a written work n06468328 an overall summary n06468403 a summary of your academic and work history n06468523 a summary of the scoring in a game (usually in tabular form) n06468640 a condensed written summary or abstract n06468749 a short synopsis n06468818 a brief abstract (as of an article or book) n06468951 a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory n06469223 a general summary of a subject; "the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences" n06469377 a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion n06469597 a summary list; as in e.g. "a news roundup" n06469694 short descriptive summary (of events) n06469874 a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court) n06470073 writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) n06470688 a legal document that creates a corporation; it is filed with a state by the founders of a corporation and is governed by the laws of the state n06470922 a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting n06471069 a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay) n06471242 a document containing the terms of surrender n06471345 a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts n06471737 a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation n06472025 a document of or relating to commerce n06472242 a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party n06472409 the document that spells out the belief system of a given church (especially the Reformation churches of the 16th century) n06472607 the document drawn up in 1555 to defend the catholicity of Lutheran doctrine and to justify innovations in Lutheran practice; is still in effect today n06472824 an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence n06473041 a verb form that serves to express frequent repetition of an action n06473168 a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work n06473381 something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter n06473563 a printed document with spaces in which to write; "he filled out his tax form" n06473837 a form to use when making an application n06473940 a form to use when filing a claim n06474030 a form to use when placing an order n06474122 a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information n06474289 a questionnaire that is supposed to yield a description of a person's personality traits; "a personality inventory is a direct test of personality, as contrasted with a projective test" n06474603 a personality inventory in which a person is asked which of a list of traits and characteristics describe her or him or to indicate which behaviors and hypothetical choices he or she would make n06474972 a self-report personality inventory originally derived from the MMPI; consists of several hundred yes-no questions and yields scores on a number of scales including dominance and self acceptance and self control and socialization and achievement etc. n06475307 a self-report personality inventory based on Hans Eysenck's factor analysis of personality which assumes three basic factors (the two most important being extraversion to introversion and neuroticism) n06475589 a self-report personality inventory consisting of 550 items that describe feelings or actions which the person is asked to agree with or disagree with; many scales estimating traits and qualities of personality have been developed using MMPI items n06475933 a self-report personality inventory developed by Raymond B. Cattell to measure the 16 personality dimensions that emerged from his factor analysis of a wide range of traits n06476200 an official form on which a request in made; "first you have to fill out the requisition" n06476384 a form to use when paying your taxes n06476475 a form to use when sending a telegram n06476573 (election) a ballot that is cast while absent (usually mailed in prior to election day) n06476741 state approval of the articles of incorporation of a corporation n06476899 a charter authorizing the operation of a bank n06477003 the royal charter of political rights given to rebellious English barons by King John in 1215 n06477209 a charter granted by the sovereign (especially in Great Britain) n06477371 a card certifying the identity of the bearer; "he had to show his card to get in" n06477645 a card that you carry on your person and that authorizes the use of your organs for transplantation after your death n06477818 a plastic card that has a magnetically coded strip that is scanned in order to operate a mechanism n06477970 a card certifying membership in an organization n06478097 a card certifying membership in a labor union n06478199 a card certifying the bearer's right to use the library n06478331 a card certifying the bearer's right to purchase rationed goods n06478452 a copy of the official document giving details of a person's birth n06478582 a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study n06478734 a diploma given for vocational training that prepares the student for a career in a particular area; good students may progress to a course leading to a degree n06478988 an official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces n06479204 a certificate saying that a departing ship's company is healthy (to be presented at the next port of arrival) n06479374 a document certifying an act of registering n06479494 a certificate saying that the holder is qualified to teach in the public schools n06479665 (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right n06480506 a financial instrument whose value is based on another security n06480723 an agreement to buy or sell a specific amount of a commodity or financial instrument at a particular price on a stipulated future date; the contract can be sold before the settlement date n06480991 a futures contract based on a stock index; a bet on the future price of the indexed group of stocks n06481156 an unconditional order or promise to pay an amount of money n06481320 a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) n06482401 a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list; "he noticed an item in the New York Times"; "she had several items on her shopping list"; "the main point on the agenda was taken up first" n06482868 one of the items to be considered n06482978 an item that is incidental n06483061 an item listed in an inventory n06483171 an item in an appropriation bill; "Some governors can veto line items in their state budgets" n06483339 an item in a newspaper n06483454 an item on a list or in a sequence; "in the second place"; "moved from third to fifth position" n06483702 (linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element after another (as placing a modifier after the word that it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix after the base to which it is attached) n06483992 (linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element before another (as placing a modifier before the word it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix before the base to which it is attached) n06484279 (linguistics) emphasis placed on the topic or focus of a sentence by preposing it to the beginning of the sentence; placing the topic at the beginning of the sentence is typical for English; "`Those girls, they giggle when they see me' and `Cigarettes, you couldn't pay me to smoke them' are examples of topicalization" n06484696 information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint; "his admission provided ammunition for his critics" n06484887 a brief (usually one sentence and usually trivial) news item n06485001 something resembling a fact; unverified (often invented) information that is given credibility because it appeared in print n06485178 a document written on papyrus n06485261 a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting) n06485431 a list of names of specially favored people; "the boss gave me his A-list of people we should try to recruit" n06485593 (law) the calendar of a court; the list of cases to be tried or a summary of the court's activities n06485800 the order of business for an assembly on a given day n06485933 a printed copy of the order of the day n06486042 the schedule of programs to be broadcast on a network n06486161 (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat; "the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate" n06486405 (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team) n06486630 a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.) n06486874 a list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare) n06487050 a list of goods received at a customhouse for export or import n06487172 a consignment of merchandise n06487260 a list of people who are out of favor n06487395 a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc); "I have you on my calendar for next Monday" n06487610 a list of foods and information about their caloric content n06487729 a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church n06487897 a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically; "it does not pretend to be a catalog of his achievements" n06488224 a descriptive catalog of musical recordings n06488325 an enumeration of all the resources of a library n06488473 a library catalog in which each publication is described on a separate file card n06488629 a list advertising parts for machinery along with prices n06488763 a list advertising seeds and their prices n06488880 an ordered list of characters that are used together in writing or printing n06489070 a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted n06489190 a list issued by examiners that categorizes students according to the class of honours they achieved in their degree examinations n06489410 a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters n06489560 an official list of chemicals or medicines etc. n06489659 a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start n06489847 a list of printing errors in a book along with their corrections n06489968 a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film) n06490173 a list of crimes for which an accused person has been previously convicted; "he ruled that the criminal record of the defendant could not be disclosed to the court"; "the prostitute had a record a mile long" n06490451 (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk) n06490627 list of names to whom a communication should be sent n06490743 (computer science) a directory that is listed in another directory n06490887 a numbered list n06491026 a list of questions that are frequently asked (about a given topic) along with their answers n06491168 a list of commodities that are not subject to tariffs n06491277 a list of groceries to be purchased n06491371 a list of heterogenous items that someone wants; "the union came to the table with a whole grocery list of demands" n06491561 a list of victims to be eliminated (as by murder) n06491665 a ranked list of the songs that are most popular at a given time n06491786 an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed n06492040 an index of all main words in a book along with their immediate contexts n06492188 a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations n06492320 a word that is used as a pattern to decode an encrypted message n06492438 a list of answers to a test; "some students had stolen the key to the final exam" n06492569 an inventory of replacement parts n06492664 a detailed list of all the items in stock n06492811 a list of names and addresses to which advertising material is mailed n06492939 a list of dishes available at a restaurant; "the menu was in French" n06493158 a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc. n06493392 (computer science) a list of options available to a computer user n06493579 a menu of options that appears below the item when the computer user clicks on it n06493721 a secondary menu that appears while you are holding the cursor over an item on the primary menu n06493926 a list of people who died recently n06494016 a list of musical selections for performance or for broadcast by radio n06494153 a list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution; "they were disappointed by the poor returns on their stock portfolio" n06494373 (bookkeeping) a listing on the company's records; "the posting was made in the cash account" n06494538 a listing of prices for different goods or services n06494646 a list in which the next item to be removed is the item most recently stored (LIFO) n06494816 (information processing) an ordered list of tasks to be performed or messages to be transmitted n06495000 a list of names; "his name was struck off the rolls" n06495220 a list of persons killed in a war or other disaster n06495328 an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur n06495516 a list of items to be purchased n06495625 a list of applicants winnowed from a longer list who have been deemed suitable and from which the successful person will be chosen n06495824 a list of those who are ill (e.g. on a warship or in a regiment etc) n06495948 a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices n06496116 an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event n06496299 a list of events that you wish would occur n06496397 a schedule of times of arrivals and departures n06496499 a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place n06496624 a list of names of officers and men in a military unit or ship's company n06496773 a list of the members of church n06496862 a roster of names showing the order in which people should perform certain duties n06497013 a roster of those waiting to obtain something n06497117 a menu having individual dishes listed with separate prices n06497233 a menu listing fixed meals at fixed prices n06497331 a menu offering a complete meal with limited choices at a fixed price n06497459 a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language n06497872 the alphabet evolved by the ancient Romans which serves for writing most of the languages of western Europe n06498569 a Semitic alphabet used since the 5th century BC for writing the Hebrew language (and later for writing Yiddish and Ladino) n06499244 the alphabet used by ancient Greeks n06499796 an alphabet derived from the Greek alphabet and used for writing Slavic languages (Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian, and some other Slavic languages) n06500062 the alphabet of 28 characters derived from Aramaic and used for writing Arabic languages (and borrowed for writing Urdu) n06500262 a character set that includes letters and digits and punctuation n06500448 an alphabet of characters intended to represent specific sounds of speech n06500639 a phonetic alphabet invented by Melville Bell in the 19th century n06500765 an alphabet used by the deaf; letters are represented by finger positions n06500937 a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country n06501141 a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention n06501311 a document stating the aims and principles of a political party; "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"; "they won the election even though they offered no positive program" n06501622 an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party n06501748 official papers which a ship is legally required to have; related to ownership, cargo, etc. n06501918 a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane n06502054 a queue in which the last item to go in is the first item to come out (LIFO) n06502192 a public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation n06502378 a written document preserving knowledge of facts or events n06502858 the daily written record of events (as arrests) in a police station n06503034 a book in which detailed written records of a case are kept and which are a source of information for subsequent work n06503224 a record of events in the order of their occurrence n06503386 record of a British census and land survey in 1085-1086 ordered by William the Conqueror n06503551 a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person's record) n06503724 an item inserted in a written record n06503884 a written record of events on a voyage (of a ship or plane) n06504049 a book in which the log is written n06504155 a written record of messages sent or received; "they kept a log of all transmission by the radio station"; "an email log" n06504326 a logbook in which all orders concerning the main engines of a ship are recorded n06504462 a brief written record; "he made a note of the appointment" n06504662 the written evidence of someone's activities; "this paper trail consisted mainly of electronically stored information" n06504838 a card recording an employee's starting and quitting times each work day n06504965 a sequence of related events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line (usually drawn left to right or top to bottom) n06505154 a record of the hours worked by employees n06505252 an entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed n06505434 an entry in a notebook n06505517 a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) n06505705 a record of things worth remembering n06505799 a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note n06505935 notes written in the margin n06506037 a marginal note written by a scholiast (a commentator on ancient or classical literature) n06506191 a written proposal or reminder n06506315 a short note; "the secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting" n06506430 a memorandum summarizing the items of an agreement (used especially in diplomatic communications) n06506603 (dated slang) a remarkable or excellent thing or person; "that story was a corker" n06506757 a message that helps you remember something; "he ignored his wife's reminders" n06506926 a register of checks issued (usually in numeric order) n06507041 an official written record of names or events or transactions n06507330 official record of the pedigree of purebred animals especially horses n06507454 a register of rents; includes the names of tenants and the amount of rent they pay n06507592 (sports) a record of win versus losses n06507711 a register of persons who are socially prominent n06507815 the part of a check that is retained as a record n06507941 (golf) a record of scores (as in golf); "you have to turn in your card to get a handicap" n06508112 a written account of what transpired at a meeting n06508299 a book in which minutes have been written n06508417 a published written account of the speeches and debates and votes of the United States Congress n06508579 the official published verbatim report of the proceedings of a parliamentary body; originally of the British Parliament; "the Canadian Hansard is published in both English and French" n06508816 a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together n06509075 the DNA file maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation n06509210 (computer science) a file maintained in computer-readable form n06509513 (computer science) a computer file dedicated to storing and updating computer backups n06509675 (computer science) a computer file containing machine-readable information that must be read by an application; characters use all 8 bits of each byte n06509902 (computer science) a computer file that is used as the authority in a given job and that is relatively permanent n06510103 (computer science) a computer file stored on a magnetic disk and identified by a unique label n06510271 (computer science) a computer file containing relatively transient data about a particular data processing task n06510478 (computer science) a computer file that contains data that serve as input to a device or program n06510663 (computer science) a computer file that contains data that are the output of a device or program n06510836 (computer science) a file that you can read but cannot change n06510977 (computer science) a computer file that contains text (and possibly formatting instructions) using seven-bit ASCII characters n06511242 a text file that contains only ASCII characters without special formatting n06511396 a file of mug shots (pictures of criminals that are kept on file by the police) n06511560 a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign; "he submitted his resignation as of next month" n06511762 the act of abdicating n06511874 a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote n06512099 the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the Colonies from Great Britain n06512324 a resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally binding when signed by the Chief Executive (or passed over the Chief Executive's veto) n06512580 a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "December 31 is the deadline for applications" n06512857 an application for a job n06512943 an application for a line of credit n06513043 an application to borrow money n06513154 an application for a mortgage loan n06513255 an application for sole rights to an invention n06513366 a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority n06513624 a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority n06513764 request for a sum of money; "an appeal to raise money for starving children" n06513953 (British) solicitation of money usually for a benevolent purpose n06514093 a record or narrative description of past events; "a history of France"; "he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president"; "the story of exposure to lead" n06514529 a history of the ancient world n06514621 a history of a word n06514786 a popular but erroneous etymology n06514880 detailed record of the background of a person or group under study or treatment n06515054 part of a patient's medical history in which questions are asked in an attempt to find out whether the patient has hereditary tendencies toward particular diseases n06515297 the case history of a medical patient as recalled by the patient n06515489 writing having historical value (as opposed to fiction or myth etc.) n06515662 a chronological account of events in successive years n06515827 an account of the series of events making up a person's life n06516087 a biography of yourself n06516242 a biography that idealizes or idolizes the person (especially a person who is a saint) n06516404 biographical sketch n06516495 an account of the author's personal experiences n06516595 a document showing credits and debits n06516782 a periodic statement prepared by a bank for each client; "I wish my bank statement arrived earlier in the month" n06516955 an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered; "he paid his bill and left"; "send me an account of what I owe" n06517345 a bill for money owed for electricity used n06517447 statement of charges for staying in a hotel n06517547 statement of charges for medical services n06517663 statement of charges for telephone service n06517779 a bill for an amount due n06517867 money owed for taxes n06517942 the bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check" n06518068 a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed n06518253 a gift voucher that can be exchanged for books costing up to an amount given on the voucher n06518420 coupon redeemable at a restaurant and entitling the holder to a meal n06518565 a coupon that allows the holder to purchase two items (as two tickets to a play) for the price of one n06518719 a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment) n06519077 a ticket good for several trips or to attend a season of entertainments; sold at a reduced rate n06519253 a ticket good for a trip on an airplane n06519369 a complimentary ticket; "the star got passes for his family" n06519480 a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances n06519607 a ticket good for a ride on a railroad train n06519728 a ticket good for admission to a theater n06519846 a ticket good for a ride on a bus n06519936 a ticket to a place and back (usually over the same route) n06520092 a return ticket (at reduced fare) for traveling both ways in the same day n06520222 an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made n06520429 a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt n06520571 a ticket stub entitling the holder to admission to a future event if the scheduled event was cancelled due to rain n06520742 a receipt given by the carrier to the shipper acknowledging receipt of the goods being shipped and specifying the terms of delivery n06520944 a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law n06521878 a contract that heavily restricts one party while leaving the other free (as some standard form printed contracts); implies inequality in bargaining power n06522119 a contract whose performance by one party depends on the occurrence of an uncertain contingent event (but if it is contingent on the outcome of a wager it is not enforceable) n06522357 a contract involving mutual promises (each party is both promisor and promisee) n06522501 a contract to hire or lease transportation n06522633 a contract whose performance depends on a fact or event that affects legal relations n06522784 a contract in which the contractor is paid his total cost plus a stated percentage of profit n06522941 a contract whose performance by one party is contingent on the outcome of a bet; unenforceable by statute in most jurisdictions n06523132 a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment n06523353 a prenuptial agreement or contract n06523473 a contract in which you promise to deliver your entire output to the other party who promises to accept it n06523641 written contract or certificate of insurance; "you should have read the small print on your policy" n06523842 a contract stating the terms of a purchase n06523969 a contract created by law for reasons of justice without any expression of assent n06524111 a contract in which you agree to purchase all your requirements of a particular sort from one party n06524278 a contract that is signed and has the (wax) seal of the signer attached n06524454 a contract for maintenance services n06524552 a contract which, in the event of a breach by one of the parties, can be considered as several independent agreements expressed in a single instrument n06524767 a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract n06524935 a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act n06525132 an agreement (illegal in the United States) between the manufacturer of a trademarked item of merchandise and its retail distributors to sell the item at a price at or above the price set by the manufacturer n06525406 a conspiracy not to talk about some situation or event; "there was a conspiracy of silence about police brutality" n06525588 (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return n06525813 a one-sided agreement whereby you promise to do (or refrain from doing) something in return for a performance (not a promise) n06526004 a certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt n06526124 an insurance policy covering loss of movable property (e.g. jewelry) regardless of its location n06526291 a contract between two or more persons who agree to pool talent and money and share profits or losses n06526486 a contract between crew and captain of a ship n06526619 a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business; "he got the beer concession at the ball park" n06526811 an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place n06526961 contract between labor and management governing wages and benefits and working conditions n06527170 a labor contract (now illegal) whereby the employee agrees not to join a trade union n06527320 contract between employer and employee n06527447 a contract governing the marketing of an item of merchandise n06527576 contract giving someone the legal right to use a patent or trademark n06527710 contract governing the merger of two or more companies n06527851 an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer); "the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office" n06528191 a sale in which the buyer receives title to the property only upon the performance of some condition (usually the full payment of the purchase price) n06528403 a sale of a tract of land as a whole without a warranty as to the acreage n06528557 a sale of property by the sheriff under authority of a court's writ of execution in order satisfy an unpaid obligation n06528783 a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) n06528992 an appraisal that is too high n06529219 a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities; "IBM received an order for a hundred computers" n06529630 an order that is received without payment; requires billing at a later date n06529798 an unpaid credit order n06529879 an order for goods to be exported or imported n06529996 an order to a broker to sell or buy stocks or commodities at the prevailing market price n06530143 an order that initiates the manufacturing process n06530255 a repeated order for the same merchandise; "he's the one who sends out all the new orders and reorders" n06530412 an order to a broker to sell (buy) when the price of a security falls (rises) to a designated level n06530586 a depositor's order to a bank to refuse payment on a check n06530703 a purchase negotiated by mail n06530789 a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent n06530976 a power of attorney document to transfer ownership of a registered security from the owner to another party n06531141 a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting n06531327 the letters used to identify listed companies on the securities exchanges where they are traded n06531481 legal document naming someone to administer an estate when no executor has been named n06531657 a legal document from a probate court or court officer informing you of your appointment as executor of a will and empowering you to discharge those responsibilities n06531908 a legal document giving information required for employment of certain people in certain countries n06532095 a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body n06532330 legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law against kidnapping" n06532763 something that is null (especially an enactment that has no legal validity) n06532910 a law forbidding the sale or use of narcotic drugs n06533039 law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions n06533297 law intended to promote free competition in the market place by outlawing monopolies n06533484 a statute prescribing the time period during which legal action can be taken n06533648 law determining the fundamental political principles of a government n06533863 a written agreement ratified in 1781 by the thirteen original states; it provided a legal symbol of their union by giving the central government no coercive power over the states or their citizens n06534132 the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states n06534548 a law affecting the public at large n06534659 the legal code of ancient Rome; codified under Justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law n06534918 the code of laws of the Salian Franks and other German tribes n06535035 (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions n06535222 law enacted by a legislative body n06535476 legislation that gives appropriate officials the authority to implement or enforce the law n06535652 a law passed by the United States Congress that created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to prevent employees from being injured or contracting diseases in the course of their employment n06535980 a legal expression in the United States Constitution that allows the Senate to constrain the President's powers of appointment and treaty-making n06536227 a record of the whole body of legislation in a given jurisdiction n06536389 a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language n06536737 a piece of paper recording work planned or done on a project n06536853 a statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill" n06537124 a legislative act proposing to authorize the expenditure of public funds for a specified purpose n06537323 a legislative act finding a person guilty of treason or felony without a trial; "bills of attainder are prohibited by the Constitution of the United States" n06537562 a statute that would require merchants to reclaim used bottles n06537701 a statute that would regulate farm production and prices n06537832 a statute that would regulate foreign trade n06537951 a rule adopted by an organization in order to regulate its own affairs and the behavior of its members n06538105 a statute regulating work on Sundays n06538215 a state law regulating the sale of securities in an attempt to control the sale of securities in fraudulent enterprises n06538412 any law that limits freedom of the press n06538525 a regulation intended to manage or preserve game animals n06538655 a law conferring privileges on owners of homesteads n06538785 a law providing support for the poor n06538895 a former English law requiring mobs to disperse after a magistrate reads the law to them n06539076 a vigorous reprimand; "I read him the riot act" n06539178 the body of law dealing with crimes and their punishment n06539502 a writ issued by a court of law requiring a person to do something or to refrain from doing something n06539770 a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there" n06540284 an agreement between two parties that is sanctioned by the court; for example, a company might agree to stop certain questionable practices without admitting guilt n06540527 an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited n06540702 a decree issued on a first petition for divorce; becomes absolute at some later date n06540863 an order to an offending party to rid itself of property; it has the purpose of depriving the defendant of the gains of wrongful behavior; "the court found divestiture to be necessary in preventing a monopoly" n06541167 a decree issued by a sovereign ruler n06541301 an edict of the Russian tsar n06541381 a judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart n06541578 an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land n06541726 an edict that has been publicly posted n06541820 a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages; "in 1920 the 18th amendment to the Constitution established prohibition in the US" n06542047 a decree that prohibits something n06542267 a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted; "the Supreme Court has the power to stay an injunction pending an appeal to the whole Court" n06542569 an order whereby a judgment is precluded from being executed for a specific period of time n06542742 an order that bans something n06542830 (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity; "injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order" n06543246 injunction requiring the performance of some specific act n06543389 injunction issued on completion of a trial n06543536 injunction issued during a trial to maintain the status quo or preserve the subject matter of the litigation until the trial is over n06543781 a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case n06543949 a brief presented by someone interested in influencing the outcome of a lawsuit but who is not a party to it n06544142 a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die n06544432 a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate n06544657 a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will n06544841 a document written by someone still legally capable requesting that he should be allowed to die if subsequently severely disabled or suffering terminal illness; "after he discovered he had AIDS he drew up a living will" n06545137 a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it; "he signed the deed"; "he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment" n06545528 the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another n06545728 a deed transferring personal property n06545843 a deed made and executed by only one party n06545960 under the feudal system, the deed by which a person was given land in exchange for a pledge of service n06546157 deed embodying a mortgage n06546261 a legal document proving a person's right to property n06546408 a written instrument legally conveying property to a trustee often used to secure an obligation such as a mortgage or promissory note n06546633 document effecting a property transfer n06546783 document transferring title or right or claim to another n06546931 deeds and other documentary evidence of title to land n06547059 a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts n06547321 a warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to search for objects or people involved in the commission of a crime and to produce them in court; the warrant describes the locations where the officials may search n06547615 a warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to apprehend an offender and bring that person to court n06547832 a warrant to take someone into custody; "put out a pickup on that man" n06547992 a warrant to execute the death sentence n06548110 a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal n06548317 a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence) n06548498 a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one n06548671 document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability; "his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return" n06548991 a tax return that corrects the information in an earlier return n06549115 return required of a taxpayer whose tax withheld from income does not meet the tax liability for the year n06549318 an incorrect income tax return n06549407 a return that provides information to the tax collector but does not compute the tax liability n06549566 a return filed by a husband and wife n06549661 a legal document giving official permission to do something n06550046 a document authorizing the holder to construct a building of a particular kind on a particular lot n06550206 a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle n06550381 a license authorizing the bearer to fish during a specified period of time n06550552 a license authorizing the bearer to kill a certain type of animal during a specified period of time n06550763 a document authorizing the bearer to learn to drive an automobile n06550891 a license to a private citizen to seize property of another nation n06551070 a license authorizing the holder to sell alcoholic beverages n06551226 a license to sell liquor for consumption on the premises n06551339 a license authorizing two people to marry n06551498 a license to pursue a particular occupation n06551627 an official document granting a right or privilege n06551784 the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision; "opinions are usually written by a single judge" n06552116 an opinion that agrees with the court's disposition of the case but is written to express a particular judge's reasoning n06552320 an opinion that disagrees with the court's disposition of the case n06552470 the opinion joined by a majority of the court (generally known simply as `the opinion') n06552639 a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense n06552814 a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation n06552984 (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer n06553472 an ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property n06553631 a common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case n06553846 a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out n06554078 (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable n06554373 a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge n06554531 a judicial writ ordering a sheriff to summon people for jury duty n06554675 an extraordinary writ commanding an official to perform a ministerial act that the law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a matter for the official's discretion; used only when all other judicial remedies fail n06554981 a writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the payment of a judgment in a judicial proceeding n06555191 a writ ordering a levy on the belongings of a debtor to satisfy the debt n06555341 a judicial writ based on some record and requiring the party against whom it is brought to show cause why the record should not be enforced or annulled n06555570 a writ that authorizes the seizure of property n06555695 a writ ordering the release of goods that have been unlawfully detained n06555847 a writ ordering the holding of an election n06555971 a judicial writ from an appellate court ordering the court of record to produce the records of trial n06556150 a judicial writ from a higher court ordering a lower court not to exercise jurisdiction in a particular case n06556343 a writ ordering that land be restored to its rightful owner n06556481 a document giving an official instruction or command n06556692 a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant n06557047 a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court n06557317 a writ issued by a court at the request of one of the parties to a suit; it requires a witness to bring to court or to a deposition any relevant documents under the witness's control n06557585 a court order restricting information or comment by the participants involved in a lawsuit; "imposing a gag order on members of the press violates the First Amendment" n06557827 a court order to an employer to withhold all or part of an employee's wages and to send the money to the court or to the person who won a lawsuit against the employee n06558088 a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity n06558277 a summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding n06558434 a summons issued after the filing of a libel or claim directing all parties concerned to show cause why the judgment asked for should not be granted n06558678 a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation) n06558893 a ticket issued for driving above the speed limit n06559004 a ticket issued for parking in a restricted place n06559114 the particular events to be dealt with in a criminal trial; advises the defendant and the court of the facts the defendant will be required to meet n06559365 (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding n06559832 any defensive pleading that affirms facts rather than merely denying the facts alleged by the plaintiff n06560021 a pleading that alleges facts so separate that it is difficult to determine which facts the person intends to rely on n06560254 the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims n06560758 (law) an answer by a defendant that fails to admit or deny the allegations set forth in the complaint n06560939 (law) an answer of `no contest' by a defendant who does not admit guilt but that subjects him to conviction n06561138 (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) n06561343 a plaintiff's reply to a defendant's plea n06561461 a plea that delays the action without settling the cause of action; it can challenge the jurisdiction or claim disability of the defendant etc. (such defenses are usually raised in the defendant's answer) n06561744 (criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time n06561942 (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny" n06562217 (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based n06562436 the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks n06562615 any pleading that fails to conform in form or substance to minimum standards of accuracy or sufficiency n06562802 (law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings n06562993 (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder n06563168 (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer n06563324 (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication n06563478 (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations n06563640 (law) a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rebutter n06563801 (law) a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rejoinder n06563950 (criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to drop a more serious charge; "his admission was part of a plea bargain with the prosecutor"; "plea bargaining helps to stop the courts becoming congested" n06564387 an act passed by a legislative body n06564640 formerly a state law that protected manufacturers from price-cutting by allowing them to set minimum retail prices for their merchandise; eliminated by the United States Congress in 1975 n06564887 an act passed by the British Parliament in 1756 that raised revenue from the American Colonies by a duty in the form of a stamp required on all newspapers and legal or commercial documents; opposition by the Colonies resulted in the repeal of the act in 1766 n06565201 a provision in a law that confers on appropriate officials the power to implement or enforce the law n06565397 an act passed by Congress in 1978 to establish procedures for requesting judicial authorization for foreign intelligence surveillance and to create the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court; intended to increase United States counterintelligence; separate from ordinary law enforcement surveillance n06565788 a statute enacted by a city government n06565919 a legislative act that applies only to a particular person or particular district n06566077 (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory; "the market for software is expected to expand" n06566805 a first release of a software product that is usually tested only by the developers n06566949 software that can be used to develop interactive computer programs without the technically demanding task of computer programming n06567143 software that has not yet been released but has received an alpha test and still has more bugs than a regular release; "beta software is usually available only to particular users who will test it" n06567400 software that can run on different computers without modification n06567531 application software programs that share common conventions so they can be utilized together n06567689 software used in art and architecture and engineering and manufacturing to assist in precision drawing n06567865 software that is provided without charge n06567960 software that can be used by a group of people who are working on the same information but may be distributed in space n06568134 (computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services n06568422 an operating system that is on a disk n06568552 an operating system developed by Bill Gates for personal computers n06568706 trademark for a powerful operating system n06568855 an open-source version of the UNIX operating system n06568978 (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code" n06569966 a computer program that checks a computer for viruses and prevents their spread n06570110 a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task; "he has tried several different word processing applications" n06570520 an application that is currently running and in the foreground n06570647 a Java application; an application program that uses the client's web browser to provide a user interface n06570805 an application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently n06570963 a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system; "the same source code can be compiled to produce different binaries for different operating systems" n06571301 a program used to view HTML documents n06571538 a commercial browser n06571639 a freeware browser for Linux n06571724 a text browser n06571790 a freeware browser n06571862 a commercial browser n06571938 a commercial browser n06572011 an application program that deals with natural language text n06572204 (computer science) a natural language processing application that tries to determine the intended meaning of a word or phrase by examining the linguistic context in which it is used n06572482 (computer science) a program application that may consist of several steps but is a single logical unit n06572654 an application that provides the user with tools needed to write and edit and format text and to send it to a printer n06572857 a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied n06573020 a computer program designed to have undesirable or harmful effects n06573223 a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program n06573337 a program to convert assembly language into machine language n06573472 a program that examines other computer programs for syntax errors n06573600 (computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program n06573934 a compiler for programs written in C n06574027 a compiler for programs written in FORTRAN n06574132 a compiler for programs written in LISP n06574231 a compiler for programs written in Pascal n06574334 a program that helps in locating and correcting programming errors n06574473 (computer science) a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral device n06574680 a program that recognizes and explains faults in the equipment or mistakes in a computer program n06574841 (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data n06575092 a utility program that organizes the input to a computer n06575227 (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system n06575505 a user interface in which you type commands instead of choosing them from a menu or selecting an icon n06575681 a user interface based on graphics (icons and pictures and menus) instead of text; uses a mouse as well as a keyboard as an input device n06575932 (computer science) a program that translates and executes source language statements one line at a time n06576153 a program that is called to prepare each job to be run n06576265 a program in a program library n06576376 an editor program that creates one module from several by resolving cross-references among the modules n06576539 a program that observes and regulates and controls or verifies the operations of a data-processing system n06576727 (computer science) an application that can be used to create and view and edit text files n06576893 a fully compiled or assembled program ready to be loaded into the computer n06577063 a program written in a language from which statements are translated into machine language n06577232 a utility program that organizes the output of a computer n06577369 a computer program that divides code up into functional components; "compilers must parse source code in order to translate it into object code" n06577585 a computer program that attaches labels to the grammatical constituents of textual matter n06577781 a tagging program whose labels indicate the meanings of words or expressions n06577916 a tagging program whose labels indicate a word's part of speech n06578060 a program that can be located in different parts of memory at different times n06578203 a program that can be loaded once and executed repeatedly n06578323 a computer program that produces maps of spatially referenced data dynamically from geographic information n06578527 a free, widely-used Web Map Server n06578654 a computer program that retrieves documents or files or data from a database or from a computer network (especially from the internet) n06578905 a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search n06579127 a widely used search engine for the web that finds information, news, images, products, finance n06579294 a widely used search engine accepting plain English questions or phrases or terms n06579452 a program that can change its performance in response to its environment n06579592 a trace program that produces output for selected conditions n06579715 a computer program that prowls the internet looking for publicly accessible resources that can be added to a database; the database can then be searched with a search engine n06579952 a screen-oriented interactive program enabling a user to lay out financial data on the screen n06580103 a utility program that sorts data items n06580219 a program that is stored in the memory of the computer that executes it n06580351 a program that controls the execution of other programs n06580543 a program to check natural language syntax n06580646 a program (as an operating system or compiler or utility program) that controls some aspect of the operation of a computer n06580866 a utility program that exhibits the sequence and results of executing the instructions in another program n06581068 a computer program that looks for text that matches a given text; "Google uses text-matching to find web pages containing a particular text" n06581268 a program that translates one programming language into another n06581410 (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer; "a computer system provides utility programs to perform the tasks needed by most users" n06581823 (trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface n06581959 a table of all contingencies and the actions to be taken for each n06582085 a diagram of the sequence of operations in a computer program or an accounting system n06582267 a graphical representation of a program using formal logic n06582403 a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program n06582761 an instruction that interrupts the program being executed; "Pascal performs calls by simply giving the name of the routine to be executed" n06582986 a call that passes control to a subroutine; after the subroutine is executed control returns to the next instruction in main program n06583178 a set of control statements that have been placed in a library and can be retrieved by name n06583354 an alternative to the normal procedure; triggered if an unusual but anticipated situation arises n06583518 a routine that writes from an internal store to some external medium n06583645 a routine that writes from an external source to an internal store n06583790 a debugged routine that is maintained in a program library n06583929 a routine that controls an output device n06584049 a routine designed to yield a random number n06584162 a routine that can call itself n06584256 a routine that can be loaded once and executed repeatedly n06584376 a routine that coordinates the operation of subroutines n06584536 a routine that provides a chronological record of the execution of a computer program n06584702 a routine that can be used as needed n06584891 (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program n06585203 a set of instructions inserted into a program that are designed to execute (or `explode') if a particular condition is satisfied; when exploded it may delete or corrupt data, or print a spurious message, or have other harmful effects; "a disgruntled employee planted a logic bomb" n06585552 a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful; "the contents of a trojan can be a virus or a worm"; "when he downloaded the free game it turned out to be a trojan horse" n06585816 a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer; "a true virus cannot spread to another computer without human assistance" n06586098 a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network; "worms take advantage of automatic file sending and receiving features found on many computers" n06586355 commands that a user types in order to run an application n06586471 (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list n06586672 a link from a hypertext file to another location or file; typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen n06586886 a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language n06587048 an instruction that is either not recognized by an operating system or is in violation of the procedural rules n06587217 an instruction that interrupts the program being executed and passes control to the supervisor n06587399 any instruction that works first one way and then the other; it turns something on the first time it is used and then turns it off the next time n06587596 software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc. n06587790 software on CD-ROMs that are boxed and shrink-wrapped and sold in stores (implying a widely supported standard platform) n06587980 computer software that obtains information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent n06588139 specialized programs that reside permanently in the computer's main memory and control the processing of user's programs n06588326 program listings or technical manuals describing the operation and use of programs n06588511 (computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers n06588785 a software system that facilitates the creation and maintenance and use of an electronic database n06588998 a database management system designed to manage a relational database n06589151 a database management system designed to manage an object-oriented database n06589352 a database management system that allows strings of text (`objects') to be processed as a complex network of nodes that are linked together in an arbitrary way n06589574 a copy of a printed work offered for distribution n06590065 something that is read; "the article was a very good read" n06590210 all the copies of a work printed at one time; "they ran off an initial printing of 2000 copies" n06590446 the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published n06590601 an edition that is restricted to a specific number of copies n06590723 an edition containing various versions of a text or notes by various scholars or editors n06590885 (printing) an impression made to check for errors n06591108 a proof taken before the type is broken up to print pages n06591224 a proof taken from a form before duplicate plates are made n06591342 a printed impression that is blurred or doubled n06591442 a publication containing a variety of works n06591609 a collection of selected literary passages n06591815 one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc n06592078 an album whose recordings are unified by some theme (instrumental or lyrical or narrative or compositional) n06592281 albums of rock music that aspired to the status of art; first appeared in the 1960s n06592421 concept album compiling a performer's work or work supporting some worthy cause n06592576 a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author) n06592699 an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. n06592844 an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author n06592991 collection of records especially about an institution n06593099 something that is compiled (as into a single book or file) n06593296 a publication that appears at fixed intervals n06593542 a periodical that summarizes the news n06593668 a periodical (magazine or newspaper) containing many pictures n06593803 a periodical that appears at scheduled times n06594130 a periodical that is published twice each week (or 104 issues per year) n06594258 a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year) n06594376 a periodical that is published twice each month (or 24 issues per year) n06594505 a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year) n06594625 a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year) n06594751 a periodical that is published twice a month or every two months (either 24 or 6 issues per year) n06594904 a periodical that is published twice a week or every two weeks (either 104 or 26 issues per year) n06595056 a periodical that is published by a special interest group; "the organ of the communist party" n06595220 a periodical published by a business firm for its employees and customers n06595351 a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it; "it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money" n06595797 a publication containing the latest information or tips or predictions for a particular business or stock market information or horse racing results, etc. n06596025 a racing publication giving information on horses and the outcomes of horse races n06596179 (British) a magazine that is printed in color and circulated with a newspaper (especially on weekends) n06596364 a magazine devoted to comic strips n06596474 a magazine devoted to reports of current events; usually published weekly n06596607 an inexpensive magazine printed on poor quality paper n06596727 a magazine printed on good quality paper n06596845 a magazine published for and read by members of a particular trade group n06596978 one of a series published periodically; "she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room" n06597204 an issue of a newspaper; "he read it in yesterday's edition of the Times" n06597349 an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis) n06597466 a periodical dedicated to a particular subject; "he reads the medical journals" n06597617 reports of the work of a society or learned body etc n06597758 a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art n06597930 a review devoted to literary criticism n06598030 written material intended to be read; "the teacher assigned new readings"; "he bought some reading material at the airport" n06598244 reading materials (documents, written information) that you must read and deal with but that you think are extremely boring n06598445 reading carefully with intent to remember n06598648 reading superficially or at random n06598746 reading or glancing through quickly n06598915 what a communication that is about something is about n06599655 (psychoanalysis) hidden meaning of a fantasy or dream n06599788 the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; "he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love" n06600139 the subject of a dispute; "the real bone of contention, as you know, is money" n06600282 a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time) n06600421 communication that is suitable for or intended to be instructive; "the didacticism expected in books for the young"; "the didacticism of the 19th century gave birth to many great museums" n06600684 a message that departs from the main subject n06600903 a sentence (in the indicative mood) that makes a declaration n06601053 an ungrammatical sentence in which two or more independent clauses are conjoined without a conjunction n06601217 a sentence that states the topic of its paragraph n06601327 the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous" n06601973 the meaning of a content word that depends on the nonlinguistic concepts it is used to express n06602148 the meaning of a word that depends on its role in a sentence; varies with inflectional form n06602324 the use of symbols to convey meaning n06602472 the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted; "the dictionary gave several senses for the word"; "in the best sense charity is really a duty"; "the signifier is linked to the signified" n06602801 the accepted meaning of a word n06602935 what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression n06603130 something that refers; a term that refers to another term n06603242 the first term in a proposition; the term to which other terms relate n06603366 a term in a proposition that is related to the referent of the proposition n06603494 something referred to; the object of a reference n06603651 the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun n06603816 an actual object referred to by a linguistic expression n06603927 something (whether existing or not) that is referred to by a linguistic expression n06604066 the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work n06604209 the basic meaning of something; the crucial part n06604319 an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context n06604548 an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation n06604743 an ambiguous grammatical construction; e.g., `they are flying planes' can mean either that someone is flying planes or that something is flying planes n06604963 the use of ambiguous words n06605046 an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh n06605396 an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one; "his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter" n06605682 an expression of disappointment or irritation n06605780 an ambiguity with one interpretation that is indelicate n06605897 the intended meaning of a communication n06606044 the significance of a story or event; "the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor" n06606191 a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning" n06606464 (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality; "overtones of despair" n06606618 the decisive point n06606694 the most important point n06606808 a brief version of the essential meaning of something; "get to the point"; "he missed the point of the joke"; "life has lost its point" n06607067 a point or principle on which scattered or opposing groups can come together n06607204 an especially persuasive point helping to support an argument or discussion n06607339 a message that seems to convey no meaning n06607809 a message whose content is at variance with reason n06608035 nonsensical writing (usually verse) n06608143 trivial nonsense n06608277 stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition n06608405 nonsense; "I think that is a load of cobblers" n06608525 nonsense; foolish talk; "that's a crock" n06608617 meaningless syllables in the refrain of a partsong n06608728 unintelligible talking n06608977 nonsense that is simply incoherent and unintelligible n06609176 jumble of incoherent speech as sometimes heard in schizophrenia n06609296 nonsensical language (according to Lewis Carroll) n06609403 meaningless ceremonies and flattery n06609503 loud and confused and empty talk; "mere rhetoric" n06609672 a set of confused and meaningless statements n06609785 (Yiddish) baloney; hot air; nonsense n06609909 senseless talk; "don't give me that stuff" n06610063 gibberish and nonsense n06610143 gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby n06610332 foolish gibberish n06610436 an incomprehensible talk n06610557 communication (written or spoken) that persuades someone to accept something untrue or undesirable; "they tried to sell me a bill of goods about a secondhand car" n06610779 communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive n06610897 deliberately unintelligible gibberish n06610992 rapid and indistinct speech n06611147 pretentious or silly talk or writing n06611376 obscene words for unacceptable behavior; "I put up with a lot of bullshit from that jerk"; "what he said was mostly bull" n06611681 unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) n06611856 a false statement that is considered to indicate timidity or fear n06611998 nonsensical talk or writing n06612174 worthless or oversimplified ideas n06612266 a worthless message n06612420 language or ritual causing, or intending to cause, confusion n06612538 a collection of excerpts from a literary work n06612649 an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine; "he searched through piles of letters and clippings" n06612865 a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc; "he played the first cut on the cd"; "the title track of the album" n06613056 a passage or expression that is quoted or cited n06613340 a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing n06613448 the representation of another person's words in a speech n06613576 an incorrect quotation n06613686 a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every Saturday night"; "the film was shot on location" n06614628 a movie that is made to be shown on television n06614729 a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film n06614901 a scene that is filmed but is not used in the final editing of the film n06615026 the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater; "the feature tonight is `Casablanca'" n06615216 the final edited version of a movie as approved by the director and producer n06615348 a film or illustrated lecture on traveling n06615458 a film made at home by an amateur photographer n06615561 an entertainment that is offered to the public n06615736 a rival attraction n06615818 a movie that juxtaposes different kinds of footage n06615927 a movie that is advertised to draw customers n06616035 a film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development n06616216 a movie featuring shooting and violence n06616314 a brief film; often shown prior to showing the feature n06616464 a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence n06616703 a short film and commentary about current events n06616806 a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event n06617011 a movie that shows ordinary people in actual activities without being controlled by a director n06617165 a movie that is marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, menace, and cynical characters; "film noir was applied by French critics to describe American thriller or detective films in the 1940s" n06617413 a pornographic movie n06617527 a short pornographic film shown in a small coin-operated booth n06617644 the first print of a movie after preliminary editing n06617752 a movie without a soundtrack n06617866 a movie that apparently takes place at a slower than normal speed; achieved by taking the film at a faster rate n06618035 (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out n06618234 (film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next; "the cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abrupt" n06618427 (film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another n06618549 an immediate transition from one scene to another n06618653 a low-budget Western movie produced by a European (especially an Italian) film company n06618822 a movie with synchronized speech and singing n06618937 a movie with images having three dimensional form or appearance n06619065 a social event involving a public performance or entertainment; "they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway" n06619428 a radio or television show; "did you see his program last night?" n06619751 a broadcast that repeated at a later time n06619850 a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary; "we watch the 7 o'clock news every night" n06620063 a program that is broadcast again; "she likes to watch `I love Lucy' reruns" n06620227 a program during which well-known people discuss a topic or answer questions telephoned in by the audience; "in England they call a talk show a chat show" n06620467 a program in which the audience participates by telephone n06620579 a program broadcast by television n06620790 a television program that is broadcast in color n06620906 a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors n06621061 a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards n06621215 a game show in which contestants answer questions n06621323 a strip of motion picture film used in a telecast n06621447 a serialized set of programs; "a comedy series"; "the Masterworks concert series" n06621681 an episode that ends in suspense n06621771 a part of a broadcast serial n06621917 a program without a commercial sponsor n06622020 a serialized program usually dealing with sentimentalized family matters that is broadcast on radio or television (frequently sponsored by a company advertising soap products) n06622252 a series of four related works (plays or operas or novels) n06622366 a broadcast via radio n06622449 a broadcast that is carried simultaneously by radio and television (or by FM and AM radio) n06622595 a television broadcast n06622709 a message transmitted by telegraph n06622877 a cheaper form of telegram sent for delivery the next day n06622993 letters and packages that are transported by aircraft n06623100 mail that is sent by air transport n06623207 mail that is sent by land or sea n06623316 mail that is registered by the post office when sent in order to assure safe delivery n06623481 mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge) n06623614 communication by the exchange of letters n06623788 (Hinduism) an ancient Sanskrit text giving rules for sensuous and sensual pleasure and love and marriage in accordance with Hindu law n06623997 a rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature or a group of aphoristic doctrinal summaries prepared for memorization n06624161 a written message addressed to a person or organization; "mailed an indignant letter to the editor" n06624724 a letter dealing with business n06624816 a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information n06624967 a hostile (usually anonymous) letter n06625062 a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world n06625217 a letter that is a piece of fan mail n06625329 a letter dealing with personal affairs n06625465 a letter that is printed in multiple copies and mailed to a list of recipients n06625601 a letter of protest; addressed to one person but intended for the general public n06625739 a letter that is sent successively to several people n06625850 a letter from a pastor to the congregation n06625965 a letter signed by a number of people n06626060 a letter sent by air mail n06626183 a specially long, formal letter n06626286 a short personal letter; "drop me a line when you get there" n06626446 a note explaining an absence; "he had to get his mother to write an excuse for him" n06626618 a personal letter to a loved one expressing affection n06626743 mail that can neither be delivered nor returned n06626860 any letter expressing an intention to take (or forgo) some action n06627006 a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures); "they sent us a card from Miami" n06627260 a card expressing a birthday greeting n06627357 a card expressing get-well wishes n06627450 a card sent to express personal greetings n06627623 a card expressing a Christmas greeting n06627722 a card expressing an Easter greeting n06627816 a card sent or given (as to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day n06627938 a card for sending messages by post without an envelope n06628125 a postcard that folds so the message is inside n06628228 a postcard with a picture on one side n06628328 a card expressing sympathy n06628450 (Roman Catholic Church) a card sent to a bereaved family that says the sender has arranged for a Mass to be said in memory of the deceased n06628663 (Roman Catholic Church) a card indicating that the sender will perform certain devotional acts on behalf of another n06628861 a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her" n06629392 an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting n06629610 a farewell remark; "they said their good-byes" n06629858 an organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture n06630017 (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) n06630459 an expression of good will from one person to another; "much hand-shaking and well-wishing" n06630627 (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes" n06630852 the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors" n06631050 enthusiastic greeting n06631140 (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist n06631322 a greeting or reception; "the proposal got a warm welcome" n06631506 kindness in welcoming guests or strangers n06631661 unkind and inconsiderate welcome; "he was taken aback by such inhospitality" n06631833 a warm welcome; may be insincere n06631921 an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) n06632097 grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) n06632358 an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat n06632511 an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos" n06632671 a conventional expression of greeting or farewell n06632807 a conventional expression of greeting or farewell n06632947 a conventional expression of farewell n06633041 a formal military gesture of respect n06633205 a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited n06633363 an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess" n06633596 an acknowledgment of your error or guilt n06633692 an expression of sympathy with another's grief; "they sent their condolences" n06633896 the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration n06634095 a message refusing to accept something that is offered n06634239 a polite refusal of an invitation n06634376 a message received and understood n06634960 information that is incorrect n06635104 misinformation resulting from the recirculation into the source country of disinformation previously planted abroad by that country's intelligence service n06635313 misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc.) n06635509 information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form; "the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography" n06635759 old material that is slightly reworked and used again; "merely a dull rehash of his first novel" n06635944 true confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" n06636113 slang terms for inside information; "is that the straight dope?" n06636259 a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened; "he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts" n06636524 a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone; "Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'"; "his name is in all the record books" n06636806 the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) n06637149 (computer science) the format for the root directory and the file allocation tables and other basic configurations n06637350 (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position n06637677 informal term for information; "give me the gen on your new line of computers" n06637824 an organized body of related information n06637973 a database in which relations between information items are explicitly specified as accessible attributes; "in a relational database the data are organized as a number of differently sized tables" n06638254 relational database of the United States National Library of Medicine for the storage and retrieval of bibliographical information concerning the biomedical literature n06638527 a database in which the operations carried out on information items (data objects) are considered part of their definition n06638739 a subset of data in a database that are used in a specific application n06638868 a database of information about words n06639023 a machine-readable version of a standard dictionary; organized alphabetically n06639204 a machine-readable lexical database organized by meanings; developed at Princeton University n06639428 any of the machine-readable lexical databases modeled after the Princeton WordNet n06639563 a statement of fundamental facts or principles n06639674 a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time n06640016 a measure of someone's weight in relation to height; to calculate one's BMI, multiply one's weight in pounds and divide that by the square of one's height in inches; overweight is a BMI greater than 25; obese is a BMI greater than 30 n06640317 a statistical compilation that provides a context for economic or financial conditions; "this business index is computed relative to the base year of 2005" n06640533 an indicator of stock market prices; based on the share values of 30 blue-chip stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange; "the Dow Jones Industrial Average is the most widely cited indicator of how the stock market is doing" n06640848 a broadly based stock market index n06640977 one of 11 indicators for different sections of the economy; used by the Department of Commerce to predict economic trends in the near future n06641181 an index that traces the relative changes in the price of an individual good (or a market basket of goods) over time n06641423 an index of changes in retail prices n06641524 an index of changes in wholesale prices n06641654 an index of the cost of all goods and services to a typical consumer n06641818 the aggregate of short sales on an open market n06641924 index based on a statistical compilation of the share prices of a number of representative stocks n06642138 information about recent and important events; "they awaited news of the outcome" n06642356 informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone; "it was news to me" n06642518 detailed practical information about how something works or how something can be accomplished n06642672 secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy); "we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage" n06642899 information about the armed forces of another country that is useful in planning and conducting military policy or military operations n06643120 good news n06643185 the most recent news or development; "have you heard the latest?" n06643303 news that updates your information n06643408 an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear" n06643763 evidence that helps to solve a problem n06643883 biometric identification obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA base pairs; often used for evidence in criminal law cases n06644105 biometric identification by scanning a person's face and matching it against a library of known faces; "they used face recognition to spot known terrorists" n06644393 a print made by an impression of the ridges in the skin of a finger; often used for biometric identification in criminal investigations n06644658 biometric identification by automatically scanning a person's fingerprints electronically n06644823 the basic pattern of the human fingerprint n06644916 fingerprint made by the thumb (especially by the pad of the thumb) n06645039 a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface; "the police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window" n06645266 evidence in the form of footprints; "there was footprint evidence that he had been at the scene of the crime" n06645458 biometric identification by scanning the iris of the eye; "the structure of the iris is very distinctive" n06645623 biometric identification by automatically scanning a person's signature and matching it electronically against a library of known signatures n06645831 biometric identification by scanning the retina of the eye; "identification by retinal scanning is complicated by eye movements" n06646022 biometric identification by electronically recording and graphically representing a person's voice; "voiceprints are uniquely characteristic of individual speakers" n06646243 a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened); "he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring" n06646531 something serving as a sign of something else n06646628 an indication that something has been present; "there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim"; "a tincture of condescension" n06646854 a trace suggesting that something was once present or felt or otherwise important; "the footprints of an earlier civilization" n06647036 a visible mark (as a footprint) left by the passage of person or animal or vehicle n06647206 anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events; "the film provided a valuable record of stage techniques" n06647614 a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it n06647864 proof of a mathematical theorem n06647960 proof of a logical theorem n06648046 proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion n06648207 something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion" n06648462 testimony by someone who should know; "I have it on good authority" n06648590 strong evidence for something; "his easy victory was a testament to his skill" n06648724 a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true" n06649108 an argument offered in opposition to another argument n06649223 an argument in favor of a proposal n06649325 an argument opposed to a proposal n06649426 a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument; "he stated his case clearly" n06649567 an argument that is conclusive n06649704 citing as evidence or proof n06649786 the final statement in a verbal argument; "she always gets the last word" n06649915 the evidence by which something is attested n06650070 information that confirms or verifies n06650238 information that makes more forcible or convincing; "his gestures provided eloquent reinforcement for his complaints" n06650431 confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence n06650701 something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action n06651047 counseling on career opportunities n06651145 something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners); "let faith be your cynosure to walk by" n06651302 guidance for prospective parents on the likelihood of genetic disorders in their future children n06651463 counseling on marital problems and disagreements n06651577 an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" n06651854 important information about the plans or condition of a corporation that has not been released to the public; use for personal profit is illegal n06652064 any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order; "the rule of St. Dominic" n06652242 prescribed guide for conduct or action n06652614 an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure n06652712 directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book) n06652878 a body of rules followed by an assembly n06653160 (parliament) a parliamentary procedure of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy n06653363 (law) a rule of law whereby any alleged matter of fact that is submitted for investigation at a judicial trial is established or disproved n06653727 a rule of evidence requiring that to prove the content of a writing or recording or photograph the original is required n06653911 a rule of evidence whereby a person is barred from denying the truth of a fact that has already been settled n06654074 a rule that provides that otherwise admissible evidence cannot be used in a criminal trial if it was the result of illegal police conduct n06654275 a rule that once primary evidence is determined to have been illegally obtained any secondary evidence following from it may also not be used n06654490 a rule that declares not admissible as evidence any statement other than that by a witness n06654639 a rule that oral evidence cannot be used to contradict the terms of a written contract n06654791 a rule of evidence whereby the negligence of an alleged wrongdoer can be inferred from the fact that the accident happened n06654977 a rule of order permanently in force n06655074 the rule that police (when interrogating you after an arrest) are obliged to warn you that anything you say may be used as evidence and to read you your constitutional rights (the right to a lawyer and the right to remain silent until advised by a lawyer) n06655388 rule of personal conduct n06655569 a principle that takes precedent over the laws of society n06655683 the principle that conduct should be moral n06655805 any important rule; "the golden rule of teaching is to be clear" n06655927 (computer science) a rule stating that the quality of the output is a function of the quality of the input; put garbage in and you get garbage out n06656143 the moral principle that behavior should be determined by duty n06656274 a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal n06656408 a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government; "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation" n06656741 a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues n06656961 a government policy for dealing with the budget (especially with taxation and borrowing) n06657109 the economic policy of F. D. Roosevelt n06657202 the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.; "they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls" n06657464 restriction on maximum prices that is established and maintained by the government (as during periods of war or inflation) n06657646 an upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices" n06657913 a ceiling based on attitudinal or organizational bias in the work force that prevents minorities and women from advancing to leadership positions n06658118 a lower limit; "the government established a wage floor" n06658269 floor below which prices are not allowed to fall; "the government used price supports to maintain the price floor" n06658441 floor below which wages are not allowed to fall n06658545 an economic policy adopted in the former Soviet Union; intended to increase automation and labor efficiency but it led eventually to the end of central planning in the Russian economy n06658786 the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition n06658994 a policy of for dealing with social issues n06659168 a social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against people who are not Whites; the former official policy in South Africa n06659397 a policy of the Soviet government allowing freer discussion of social problems n06659530 a social policy of reform (especially socioeconomic reform) n06659685 a policy designed to redress past discrimination against women and minority groups through measures to improve their economic and educational opportunities; "affirmative action has been extremely controversial and was challenged in 1978 in the Bakke decision" n06660009 social action to improve poor relations (especially in politics); "they moved forward from a period of fence mending to substantive changes in the country" n06660224 any regulation or policy that restricts international trade n06660396 a limitation on imports; "the quota for Japanese imports was negotiated" n06660520 a government order imposing a trade barrier n06660668 the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation) n06660816 the policy of a political group; "He won in a vote along party lines" n06660942 a policy governing international relations n06661243 the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety) n06661396 a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries n06661562 a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries n06661747 a foreign policy of staying out of other countries' disputes n06661923 a policy of not initiating hostilities; "they signed a nonaggression pact" n06662057 a policy of imperialism rationalized as inevitable (as if granted by God) n06662193 a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations n06662366 an American foreign policy opposing interference in the western hemisphere from outside powers n06662522 President Truman's policy of providing economic and military aid to any country threatened by communism or totalitarian ideology n06662712 a policy of neutrality or nonalignment in international affairs n06662850 a foreign policy that defines the international interests of a country in terms of particular geographic areas n06663018 a government's policy controlling foreign trade n06663168 the policy of granting equal trade opportunities to all countries n06663308 any policy that allows no exception; "a zero-tolerance policy toward pedophile priests" n06663463 a policy for establishing and developing a national homeland for Jews in Palestine n06663617 a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct n06663785 a commercial principle that without a warranty the buyer takes upon himself the risk of quality n06663940 an authoritative rule n06664051 an authoritative rule n06664213 regulation establishing the maximum age for doing something or holding some position n06664353 the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale n06664473 regulation establishing the top speed permitted on a given road n06664594 a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy; "the neoclassical canon"; "canons of polite society" n06664845 rules governing socially acceptable behavior n06664981 forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state n06665108 (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data n06665370 protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network n06665612 a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available n06665847 a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers n06666030 a standard protocol for communication between electronic musical instruments and computers n06666210 a protocol developed for the internet to get data from one network device to another; "TCP uses a retransmission strategy to insure that data will not be lost in transmission" n06666486 a set of protocols (including TCP) developed for the internet in the 1970s to get data from one network device to another n06666729 a fine point of etiquette or petty formality n06666829 a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body n06667027 closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill n06667169 a question as to whether the current proceedings are allowed by parliamentary procedure n06667317 a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) n06667625 traditional code of the Japanese samurai which stressed courage and loyalty and self-discipline and simple living n06667792 a code of laws adopted by a state or nation; "a code of laws" n06668019 the legal code governing crimes and their punishment n06668147 a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States; is prepared and published by a unit of the United States House of Representatives n06668432 set of standards established and enforced by local government for the structural safety of buildings n06668611 a set of rules specifying the correct manner of dress while on the premises of the institution (or specifying what manner of dress is prohibited) n06668813 set of standards established and enforced by government for fire prevention and safety in case of fire as in fire escapes etc n06669013 a code of silence practiced by the Mafia; a refusal to give evidence to the police about criminal activities n06669193 set of standards established and enforced by government for health requirements as in plumbing etc n06669384 the code of rules governing the use of public roads n06669513 an ethical or moral code that applies more strictly to one group than to another n06669673 a code that permits greater sexual freedom for men than for women (associated with the subordination of women) n06669864 a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal n06670137 a polynomial equation of the first degree n06670240 an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square n06670390 an equation of the fourth degree n06670521 an equation containing differentials of a function n06670711 four differential equations that summarize classical properties of electromagnetic fields n06670866 a differential equation involving a functions of more than one variable n06671013 the fundamental equation of wave mechanics n06671150 a set of equations in two or more variables for which there are values that can satisfy all the equations simultaneously n06671339 a differential equation that describes the passage of harmonic waves through a medium n06671484 a proposal for an appropriate course of action n06671637 something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable n06671818 something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary; "there were indications that it was time to leave" n06672040 a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred; "the insurance company says that you need a written referral from your physician before seeing a specialist" n06672297 cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches" n06672752 punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him" n06672953 information known only to a special group; "the secret of Cajun cooking" n06673142 something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on); "the combination to the safe was a secret"; "he tried to keep his drinking a secret" n06673435 a secret that is confided or entrusted to another; "everyone trusted him with their confidences"; "the priest could not reveal her confidences" n06673671 secrets known only to an initiated minority n06673770 an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret n06674028 something that is supposed to be secret but is generally known; "their love affair was an open secret" n06674188 a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password" n06674385 a secret (method or device or formula) that gives a manufacturer an advantage over the competition n06674542 information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause n06674791 political propaganda (especially communist propaganda) communicated via art and literature and cinema n06674947 a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university n06675122 a document (or organization) from which information is obtained; "the reporter had two sources for the story" n06675338 (patent law) a document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit and detailed description of the nature and use of an invention n06675581 publications from which information is obtained n06675691 a document that serves as evidence of some expenditure n06675799 records kept of activities involved in carrying out a project; "the auditor was required to produce his working papers" n06675979 an abundant source; "she was a well of information" n06676109 material suitable for a journalistic account; "catastrophes make good copy" n06676254 copy to fill space between more important articles in the layout of a magazine or newspaper n06676416 an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university" n06676709 a rapid and intense course of training or research (usually undertaken in an emergency); "he took a crash course in Italian on his way to Italy"; "his first job was a crash course in survival and in learning how to get along with people"; "a crash programme is needed to create new jobs" n06677089 a program designed to teach literacy skills n06677194 a course of study leading to an academic degree n06677302 reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication n06677974 art and technique of printing with movable type n06678146 availability in printed form; "we've got to get that story into print"; "his book is no longer in print" n06678302 the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication; "I want to see it in print" n06678506 material printed in small type; "he needed his glasses in order to read the fine print" n06678664 printing from a plate with raised characters n06678784 a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print n06679041 a method of printing colored reproductions from halftone plates n06679167 printing from an intaglio plate prepared by photographic methods n06679308 printing by transferring an image from a photogravure plate to a cylinder in a rotary press n06679457 the process of printing from a surface on which the printing areas are not raised but are ink-receptive (as opposed to ink repellent) n06679726 a photomechanical printing process that uses a glass plate with a gelatin surface that carries the image to be reproduced; can be used with one or more colors n06680002 a method of planographic printing from a metal or stone surface n06680195 a planographic printing process using plates made from a photographic image n06680333 single- or multi-color lithography n06680431 a method of offset printing using photomechanical plates n06680570 a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper n06680818 offset printing by lithography n06680913 image is transferred from a relief type plate to a roller n06681035 a process of printing on paper coated with bichromated gelatin containing pigment n06681177 information reported in a newspaper or news magazine; "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated" n06681454 news about businesses and investments n06681551 a short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious" n06681976 report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group n06682152 a newsletter written by an analyst of the stock market and sold to subscribers n06682290 a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast) n06682494 a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story n06682683 a bulletin containing the latest information n06682794 an official report (usually sent in haste) n06682952 a story that appears mysteriously and spreads spontaneously in various forms and is usually false; contains elements of humor or horror and is popularly believed to be true n06683183 a news report that is reported first by one news organization; "he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials" n06683359 a broadcast of news or commentary on the news n06683513 a radio broadcast of news n06683595 a broadcast of sports news or commentary n06683692 a television broadcast of news n06683784 the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television; "they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations" n06684052 news that deals with serious topics or events n06684153 news that does not deal with serious topics or events n06684262 late news that is inserted into the newspaper at the last minute n06684383 a message that makes a pledge n06684572 a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury n06684798 (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds) n06685040 affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith; "a profession of Christianity" n06685198 the imparting of news or promises etc.; "he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving"; "giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily" n06685456 a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications n06685754 a guarantee that an obligation will be met n06685860 a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met n06685975 a written certificate that gives the holder the right to purchase shares of a stock for a specified price within a specified period of time n06686174 an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true; "there is no guarantee that they are not lying" n06686467 a guarantee of professional or financial security n06686573 a guarantee to pay interest and principal on debt; usually issued by the United States Treasury n06686736 a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips" n06687178 official recognition or approval n06687358 formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement" n06687701 an endorsement; "they gave us the O.K. to go ahead" n06687883 an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it n06688059 the phrase used by the official censor of the Roman Catholic Church to say that a publication has been examined and contains nothing offensive to the church n06688274 approval; "give her recognition for trying"; "he was given credit for his work"; "give her credit for trying" n06688522 a recognition of meritorious service n06688751 enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) n06688913 an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday" n06689125 (law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing n06689297 approval to do something; "he asked permission to leave" n06689554 permission to proceed because obstacles have been removed n06689667 permission to do something; "he indicated his consent" n06689829 permission to go; the sending away of someone n06689948 permission to proceed with a project or to take action; "the gave the green light for construction to begin" n06690114 permission to do something; "she was granted leave to speak" n06690226 a permit to enter or leave a military installation; "he had to show his pass in order to get out" n06690408 a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions; "the media representatives had special passes" n06690647 a pass that allows you to board a ship or plane n06690770 written permission from a teacher for a student to be out the classroom and in the halls of the school n06690928 a permit formerly given to convicts allowing them to leave prison under specific restrictions n06691083 any authorization to pass or go somewhere; "the pass to visit had a strict time limit" n06691267 a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war n06691442 the expression of approval and support n06691684 enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved" n06691989 a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together n06692238 a round of applause to signify approval; "give the little lady a great big hand" n06692369 a clap of the hands to indicate approval n06692464 an outburst of applause; "there was a round of applause" n06692572 a cry or shout of approval n06692740 a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph n06692834 a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance n06692973 a victory cheer; "let's give the team a big hurrah" n06693086 a sudden outburst of cheers; "there was a salvo of approval" n06693198 an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work" n06693502 offering words of homage as an act of worship; "they sang a hymn of praise to God" n06693655 a shout or song of praise to God n06693744 an extravagantly enthusiastic review; "he gave it a rave" n06693870 an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); "the critics lavished superlatives on it" n06694149 a formal expression of praise n06694359 a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently n06694540 something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable n06694796 a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability; "requests for character references are all too often answered evasively" n06695110 exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes) n06695227 a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration n06695424 a compliment that I heard about you that I offer to trade for a compliment you have heard about me n06695579 excessive or insincere praise n06695753 servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise n06695862 flattery intended to persuade n06696025 flattery designed to gain favor n06696181 a flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes) n06696308 excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm n06696483 a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery" n06696991 (Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah; "he was called on for an aliyah" n06697195 something given or done as an expression of esteem n06697331 an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; "he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude" n06697703 a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies n06697935 an associate degree in arts n06698031 an associate degree in applied science n06698150 an associate degree in nursing n06698252 an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies n06698640 a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences n06698775 a bachelor's degree in library science n06698902 a bachelor's degree in nursing n06699012 a bachelor's degree in religion n06699115 a bachelor's degree in literature n06699225 (a British degree) a bachelor's degree in medicine n06699366 a bachelor's degree in music n06699465 a bachelor's degree in naval science n06699579 a bachelor's degree in science n06699685 a bachelor's degree in architecture n06699811 a bachelor's degree in engineering n06699926 a bachelor's degree in theology n06700030 a university degree with honors n06700169 an honours degree of the highest class n06700325 a first-class honours degree in two subjects n06700447 an academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree n06700844 a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture n06701001 a master's degree in arts and sciences n06701128 a master's degree in library science n06701251 a master's degree in teaching n06701359 a master's degree in business n06701495 a master's degree in religion n06701596 a master's degree in education n06701698 a master's degree in fine arts n06701800 a master's degree in literature n06701906 a master's degree in library science n06702020 a master's degree in questions of public concern n06702139 a master's degree in science n06702247 a master's degree in engineering n06702358 a master's degree in theology n06702458 one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university n06702888 a doctor's degree in dental medicine n06703002 a doctor's degree in dental surgery n06703114 a doctor's degree in religion n06703213 a doctor's degree in education n06703321 a doctor's degree in medicine n06703420 a doctor's degree in music n06703522 a doctor's degree in musical arts n06703632 a doctor's degree in optometry n06703733 doctor's degree in osteopathy n06703834 a doctor's degree with a special disciplinary focus n06703953 a doctorate awarded for original contributions to knowledge n06704115 a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study n06704295 a British doctorate n06704366 a doctor's degree in preventive medicine n06704482 a doctor's degree in theology n06704582 a doctor's degree in theology; "STD is from the Latin Sanctae Theologiae Doctor" n06704740 degree conferred on someone who successfully completes law school n06704898 a three-year law degree n06704990 an advanced law degree n06705079 a degree conferred to honor the recipient n06705306 an honorary arts degree n06705398 an honorary degree in fine arts n06705495 an honorary degree in letters n06705595 an honorary degree in the humanities n06705698 an honorary law degree n06705787 an honorary degree in science n06705891 the award given to the champion n06705984 an indication of approved or superior status n06706125 an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement n06706317 an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention" n06706504 an award earned by participation in a school sport; "he won letters in three sports" n06706676 an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event n06707178 the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty' n06707382 a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility n06707555 a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy n06707709 a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy n06707846 a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight n06708007 a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight n06708167 a United States military decoration for gallantry in action n06708304 a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight) n06708475 a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action n06708664 a United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before n06708866 a British military decoration for gallantry n06708970 a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field n06709112 a British military decoration for special service in action n06709245 a French military decoration for gallantry n06709349 a French military decoration n06709442 an award for success in war or hunting n06709533 the expression of disapproval n06709692 an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism" n06709998 harsh criticism or disapproval n06710152 to represent as diabolically evil; "the demonization of our enemies" n06710330 an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district n06710546 disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" n06710960 blunt criticism n06711030 persistent petty and unjustified criticism n06711159 intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak" n06711404 verbal criticism; "he enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politicians" n06711539 criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration; "reporters took potshots at the mayor" n06711705 a vigorous and unrestrained response; "her tirade provoked a counterblast from her husband" n06711855 an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face" n06712325 a moralistic rebuke; "your preaching is wasted on him" n06712498 a severely critical attack; "the reviewers gave his book a sound slating" n06712625 angry criticism; "they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial" n06712761 severe criticism n06712833 rebuking a person harshly n06713026 a strong reprimand n06713099 British slang for a scolding n06713187 a severe scolding n06713377 a severe rebuke; "he deserved the berating that the coach gave him" n06713512 a mild rebuke or criticism; "words of reproach" n06713650 the act of blaming yourself n06713752 a reproach for some lapse or misdeed; "he took the blame for it"; "it was a bum rap" n06713930 a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" n06714184 a private lecture to a husband by his wife n06714288 a rebuke for making a mistake n06714420 a firm rebuke n06714552 (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem; "he paid his respects to the mayor" n06714697 remark made spontaneously without prior preparation; "his ad-libs got him in trouble with the politicians" n06714874 a courteous or respectful or considerate remark n06714976 an expression of lack of respect n06715223 a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team" n06715638 contemptuous laughter n06715786 language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate n06715927 open disrespect for a person or thing n06716117 contempt expressed by mockery in looks or words n06716234 showing your contempt by derision n06716483 a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls n06716675 a contemptuous or scornful remark n06716796 a crushing remark n06716992 derision of someone or something as foolish or absurd or inconsistent n06717170 a communication that belittles somebody or something n06718269 disparagement of a plan or hope or expectation; "she poured cold water on the whole idea of going to Africa" n06718434 a belittling comment n06718543 a disparaging remark; "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility" n06718862 a slur on someone's race or language n06719203 a petty disparagement n06719299 disparagement of something that is unattainable n06719404 a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient n06719579 a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions n06719974 an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation n06720137 slanderous remarks or charges n06720216 slanderous defamation n06720371 a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person n06720600 words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another n06720784 verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument; "sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me" n06720964 a defamatory or abusive word or phrase n06721081 an epithet that can be used to smear someone's reputation; "he used the smear word `communist' for everyone who disagreed with him" n06721269 unscrupulous abuse n06721342 foul-mouthed or obscene abuse n06721461 a remark capable of wounding mentally; "the unkindest cut of all" n06721604 abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will n06721813 an impudent statement n06721949 an impudent or insolent rejoinder; "don't give me any of your sass" n06722186 a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted; "with the help of his friend's interpolations his story was eventually told"; "with many insertions in the margins" n06722453 a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" n06723452 a nonverbal message; "a Cadillac makes a statement about who you are"; "his tantrums are a statement of his need for attention" n06723635 a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.) n06723908 a statement regarded as an object; "to say the same thing in other terms"; "how can you say such a thing?" n06724066 a true statement; "he told the truth"; "he thought of answering with the truth but he knew they wouldn't believe it" n06724323 an unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel" n06724437 a contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable n06724559 (logic) a statement that contradicts itself; "`I always lie' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false" n06724763 a statement that represents something in words n06724942 description of the responsibilities associated with a given job n06725067 a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work n06725249 the art of assembling logical elements into a computing device; the specification of the relation between parts of a computer system n06725467 computer architecture in which processors are connected in a manner suggestive of connections between neurons; can learn by trial and error n06725680 specification of design principles (including data formats and procedures) for creating a network configuration of data processors n06725877 a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) n06726158 a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence" n06726478 declaring or rendering bastard; "the annulment of their marriage resulted in the bastardization of their children" n06726671 a formal or authoritative proclamation n06726761 a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla) n06726939 the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect n06727133 a public declaration of your faith n06727224 a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government) n06727416 a socialist manifesto written by Marx and Engels (1842) describing the history of the working-class movement according to their views n06727616 an authoritative declaration n06727758 a statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution) n06728034 an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression; includes freedom of assembly and freedom of the press and freedom of religion and freedom of speech n06728331 an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes; mandates due process of law and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy; requires just compensation if private property is taken for public use n06728726 an amendment to the Constitution of the United States adopted in 1868; extends the guarantees of the Bill of Rights to the states as well as to the federal government n06728998 an amendment to the Constitution of the United States adopted in 1920; prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages; repealed in 1932 n06729251 an amendment to the Constitution of the United States adopted in 1920; guarantees that no state can deny the right to vote on the basis of sex n06729499 a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n06729864 an assertion of a right (as to money or property); "his claim asked for damages" n06730068 a claim sufficient to demand judicial attention; the facts that give rise to right of action n06730241 a claim of rights; "I have dibs on that last slice of pizza" n06730371 the advancing of a claim; "his pretension to the crown"; "the town still puts forward pretensions as a famous resort" n06730563 an assertion that something is true or factual; "his claim that he was innocent"; "evidence contradicted the government's claims" n06730780 an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence; "the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving" n06731069 a charge brought by an accused person against the accuser n06731186 statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove n06731378 a point asserted as part of an argument n06731510 (law) a contention presented by a lawyer to a judge or jury as part of the case he is arguing n06731697 an unsupported dogmatic assertion n06731802 a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement n06732013 a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle n06732169 a statement of a mathematical relation n06732350 a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something n06732581 renewed affirmation n06732710 an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact; "according to his own testimony he can't do it" n06732925 an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion; "a profession of disagreement" n06733119 a strong declaration of protest n06733227 (logic) a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argument n06733476 declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another; "his threat to kill me was quite explicit" n06733682 a threat of divine punishment or vengeance n06733782 a threat or the act of threatening; "he spoke with desperate menace" n06733939 (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved n06734322 an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence n06734467 a solemn statement made under oath n06734702 testimony by word or deed to your religious faith n06734823 the body of evidence that constitute the offence; the objective proof that a crime has been committed (sometimes mistakenly thought to refer to the body of a homicide victim) n06735077 evidence (usually the testimony of a witness) directly related to the fact in dispute n06735261 rule of evidence that covers words that are so closely associated with an occurrence that the words are considered part of the occurrence and as such their report does not violate the hearsay rule n06735533 evidence providing only a basis for inference about the fact in dispute n06735731 additional evidence or evidence of different kind that supports a proof already offered in a proceeding n06735922 evidence based on what someone has told the witness and not of direct knowledge n06736083 evidence for the prosecution in criminal proceedings n06736217 (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction; "his declaration of innocence" n06736405 the action of bearing witness n06736529 written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath n06736769 (law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement n06736946 perjured testimony that someone was persuaded to give n06737112 (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make n06737394 (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make n06737628 (bridge) a bid that asks your partner to bid another suit n06737758 (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand) n06738008 a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding n06738162 a brief statement; "he didn't say a word about it" n06738281 a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account" n06738823 (logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained n06739013 (logic) statements that explain the explicandum; the explanatory premises n06739180 an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity n06739345 a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation) n06739509 a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes; "he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions" n06739676 a statement of the desirability of something n06739782 a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting; "certain representations were made concerning police brutality" n06739990 an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon; "the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly" n06740183 a statement in explanation of some action or belief n06740402 a justification for something existing or happening; "he had no cause to complain"; "they had good reason to rejoice" n06740644 the justification for some act or belief; "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory" n06740919 a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly n06741099 (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question n06741305 a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable" n06741728 a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances n06741993 (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur n06742173 an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse; "we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background" n06742426 a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic n06742630 an interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing n06742772 the exposition (often superficially) of a particular philosophy n06742932 indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code; "his constant moralizing drove me mad" n06743230 moralization delivered tediously in a preachy manner n06743362 a detailed explanation of the meaning of something n06743506 a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places" n06743867 the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work n06744000 an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text n06744154 (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase n06744396 a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol n06744663 a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation; "a contextual definition of `legal duty' might be `X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would be upheld in a court of law'" n06745015 a definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol n06745156 a definition that gives an exact equivalent of the term defined n06745285 a definition that points out or exhibits instances of the term defined n06745422 (mathematics) a definition of a function from which values of the function can be calculated in a finite number of steps n06745628 the act of giving a new definition; "words like `conservative' require periodic redefinition"; "she provided a redefinition of his duties" n06745861 a definition that is stipulated by someone and that is not a standard usage n06746005 a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics" n06746347 a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality n06746471 response to an inquiry or experiment n06746580 a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen; "the announcement appeared in the local newspaper"; "the promulgation was written in English" n06747008 an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat; "a frost advisory" n06747190 (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ n06747369 a public announcement of a proposed marriage n06747484 an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation n06747670 an announcement containing information about an event; "you didn't give me enough notice"; "an obituary notice"; "a notice of sale n06747907 (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing; "a caveat filed against the probate of a will" n06748133 a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography n06748270 a collection of biographies of famous pairs of Greeks and Romans written by Plutarch; used by Shakespeare in writing some of his plays n06748466 an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event; "you can't tell the players without a program" n06748703 a theatrical program; "he couldn't find her name on the playbill" n06748841 a program for a race meeting; lists the races and the names of the horses n06748969 a statement made about the future n06749267 the prediction that human intelligence and technology will enable life to expand in an orderly way throughout the entire universe n06749468 the practice of predicting people's futures (usually for payment) n06749594 a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets n06749729 predicting what the weather will be n06749881 a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop n06750154 a prediction uttered under divine inspiration n06750339 a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible n06750514 a forecast of the expected financial position and the results of operations and cash flows based on expected conditions n06750698 a forecast of the weather n06750804 (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false n06751142 (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class n06751367 (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class n06751572 (logic) a proposition that is true if and only if another proposition is false n06751742 a proposition obtained by conversion n06751833 a subsidiary proposition that is assumed to be true in order to prove another proposition n06751974 one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition; "the major term of a syllogism must occur twice" n06752293 a proposition deducible from basic postulates n06752410 a categorematic expression; a term capable of standing alone as the subject or predicate of a logical proposition; "names are called categorems" n06752695 a syncategorematic expression; a word that cannot be used alone as a term in a logical proposition; "logical quantifiers, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions are called syncategoremes" n06753030 the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism) n06753299 (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning n06753550 (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident n06753800 a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play" n06754184 the premise of a syllogism that contains the major term (which is the predicate of the conclusion) n06754415 the premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term (which is the subject of the conclusion) n06754658 the term in a syllogism that is the predicate of the conclusion n06754816 the term in a syllogism that is the subject of the conclusion n06754972 the term in a syllogism that is common to both premises and excluded from the conclusion n06755156 an argument that appears good at first view but is really fallacious n06755342 an argument that assumes that which is to be proved n06755454 an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument n06755568 an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else n06755776 (mathematics) a condition specified for the solution to a set of differential equations n06755947 a stipulated condition; "he accepted subject to one provision" n06756111 a postulated sequence of possible events; "planners developed several scenarios in case of an attack" n06756267 a statement of the current market price of a security or commodity n06756407 a false statement n06756680 a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery n06756831 a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth n06757057 a trivial lie; "he told a fib about eating his spinach"; "how can I stop my child from telling stories?" n06757289 an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse n06757479 (law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law) n06757676 a gross untruth; a blatant lie n06757771 an unimportant lie (especially one told to be tactful or polite) n06757891 a deliberately false or improbable account n06758135 a deliberately misleading fabrication n06758225 a misleading falsehood n06758584 a partially true statement intended to deceive or mislead n06758698 a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant n06758835 making to seem more important than it really is n06759063 a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said n06759256 a long and elaborate misrepresentation n06759349 pretending with intention to deceive n06759602 pretense that your position is stronger than it really is; "his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted" n06759776 something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason n06759974 a pretext for delay or inaction n06760076 an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction n06760249 a hypocritical display of sorrow; false or insincere weeping; "the secretaries wept crocodile tears over the manager's dilemma"; "politicians shed crocodile tears over the plight of the unemployed" n06760508 something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; "he wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge"; "the holding company was just a blind" n06760722 verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way n06760969 a fraudulent or duplicitous representation n06761099 a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth n06761342 an indirect way of expressing something n06761482 any language that pretends to communicate but actually does not n06761603 an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement; "when you say `maybe' you are just hedging" n06761798 an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections n06761994 the part of a contract that contains reservations and qualifications that are often printed in small type; "don't sign a contract without reading the fine print" n06762245 an equivocal qualification; a word used to avoid making an outright assertion n06762380 a statement that limits or restricts some claim; "he recommended her without any reservations" n06762602 a statement made with careful qualifications n06762711 a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal" n06763052 (Judaism) an ancient commentary on part of the Hebrew scriptures that is based on Jewish methods of interpretation and attached to the biblical text n06763273 a comment or instruction (usually added); "his notes were appended at the end of the article"; "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope" n06763681 a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases" n06764244 a printed note placed below the text on a printed page n06764380 a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something; "the margins of his book were generously supplied with pencilled NBs" n06764623 a note appended to a letter after the signature n06764751 a note acknowledging the source of a published photograph n06764867 a reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work n06765044 a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account" n06765531 an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker n06765656 (Islam) a legal opinion or ruling issued by an Islamic scholar; "bin Laden issued three fatwahs calling upon Muslims to take up arms against the United States" n06765887 an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding n06766092 an incidental remark n06766190 a remark that calls attention to something or someone; "she made frequent mention of her promotion"; "there was no mention of it"; "the speaker made several references to his wife" n06766544 passing reference or indirect mention n06766654 reference to things past; "the story begins with no introductory retrospections" n06766812 the practice of casually mentioning important people in order to impress your listener; "the hard thing about name-dropping is to avoid being too obvious about it" n06767035 a remark expressing careful consideration n06767287 C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that the number of subordinates in an organization will increase linearly regardless of the amount of work to be done n06767512 C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that work will expand so as to fill the time available for its completion n06767693 a teasing remark n06767777 witty remark n06767922 an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets" n06768259 an unnecessarily aggressive and unfair remark directed at a defenseless person n06768394 a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply n06768528 a statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered; "he liked to make his points with rhetorical questions" n06768735 a statement that contains a mistake n06768901 a revised statement n06769032 the restatement of a message (as a religious one) in rational terms n06769238 the restatement of a message as a myth n06769392 part of a statement that is not correct; "the book was full of errors" n06769578 a printer's error; to be corrected n06769670 a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind n06769883 the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar n06770028 an accidental and usually trivial mistake in speaking n06770164 transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words n06770275 the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers" n06770875 (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement; "the contract set out the conditions of the lease"; "the terms of the treaty were generous" n06771159 an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; "he made a bargain with the devil"; "he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals" n06771424 an informal agreement to work together n06771526 a personal agreement based on honor and not legally binding n06771653 a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties n06771957 an agreement between parties in a dispute to abide by the decision of an arbiter n06772094 a legal document summarizing an agreement between parties in a dispute to abide by the decision of an arbiter n06772260 a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action n06772461 a friendly understanding between political powers n06772583 an agreement that is not in writing and is not signed by the parties but is a real existing contract that lacks only the formal requirement of a memorandum to render it enforceable in litigation n06772837 a contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified term n06773006 formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt n06773150 a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply n06773347 an obligation to pay or do something n06773434 a written agreement between two states or sovereigns n06773684 a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim n06773857 a treaty governing commerce between two or more nations n06773976 a treaty to cease hostilities; "peace came on November 11th" n06774192 the peace treaty that ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648 n06774316 (diplomacy) an international agreement n06774468 a global treaty banning the production or acquisition or stockpiling or transfer or use of chemical weapons n06774650 an agreement first drawn up in Geneva in 1864 and later revised concerning the treatment of captured and wounded military personnel and civilians in wartime n06774871 the agreement signed in the Lateran Palace in 1929 by Italy and the Holy See which recognized the Vatican City as a sovereign and independent papal state n06775086 the treaty signed in 1949 by 12 countries that established NATO n06775218 the first treaty between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics resulting from the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks n06775409 the second treaty between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics resulting from the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks n06775602 the treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans n06775812 the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in any form n06775969 writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental n06776138 a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter n06776679 a witty comment or writing n06776783 a clever remark n06776877 a witty remark that occurs to you too late n06776986 wit having a sharp and caustic quality; "he commented with typical pungency"; "the bite of satire" n06777164 witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the stupid"; "Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own"--Jonathan Swift n06777687 adroitness and cleverness in reply n06777794 light teasing repartee n06777961 frivolous banter n06778032 light teasing n06778102 a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point" n06778777 the point of a joke or humorous story n06778925 a joke that seems extremely funny n06779096 an indelicate joke n06779210 a joke at the expense of some ethnic group n06779310 an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line); "she told a funny story"; "she made a funny" n06779511 a joke that is appreciated only by members of some particular group of people n06779642 a one-line joke n06779713 a long rambling joke whose humor derives from its pointlessness n06779839 a joke in bad taste n06779914 a joke whose effect is achieved by visual means rather than by speech (as in a movie) n06780069 a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect n06780309 a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way n06780678 a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine n06780882 verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously); "he became a figure of fun"; "he said it in sport" n06781151 fun characterized by humor n06781281 waggish behavior n06781383 a comic incident or series of incidents n06781581 a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her" n06781811 ribald humor n06781878 an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before n06782019 a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof; "his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page" n06782383 an opinion concerning financial statements (usually based on an audit by a CPA) that the statements as a whole do not present results fairly or are not in conformity with the generally accepted accounting practices of the United States n06782680 a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence n06783155 successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck n06783265 an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute; "there are two sides to every question" n06783442 an imprecise or incomplete account; "newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events" n06783598 a statement indicating the likely cost of some job; "he got an estimate from the car repair shop" n06783768 the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets" n06784003 a question raised for consideration or solution; "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve" n06784317 a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide n06784470 a disputed legal contention that is generally left for a judge to decide n06784639 a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution; "he loved to solve chessmate puzzles"; "that's a real puzzler" n06784966 a problem requiring investigation; "Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir" n06785101 a problem that students are assigned to do outside of class n06785223 a difficult problem n06785367 a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem n06785541 any very difficult problem; insoluble in its own terms n06785654 a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle n06785840 a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning n06786012 a number puzzle in which the numbers 1 through 9 must be placed into a grid of cells so that each row or column contains only one of each number n06786209 a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across n06786358 a problem that severely tests the ability of an inexperienced person n06786486 a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words n06786629 a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them" n06787037 incorrect directions or instructions n06787150 written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location n06787429 the address of the sender of a letter or parcel indicating where it should be returned if it cannot be delivered n06787602 detailed stylistic instructions for typesetting something that is to be printed; manual markup is usually written on the copy (e.g. underlining words that are to be set in italics) n06787835 a set of symbols and rules for their use when doing a markup of a document n06788007 (computer science) a standardized language for the descriptive markup of documents; a set of rules for using whatever markup vocabulary is adopted n06788262 a set of tags and rules (conforming to SGML) for using them in developing hypertext documents n06788463 the nomenclature of regional anatomy n06788565 directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions; "I tried to follow her prescription for success" n06788785 directions for making something n06788897 directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted; "he knew the rules of chess" n06789080 an instruction written as part of the script of a play n06789215 editorial directions to be followed in spelling and punctuation and capitalization and typographical display n06789411 the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group n06789801 a Buddhist and Hindu and especially Jainist doctrine holding that all forms of life are sacred and urging the avoidance of violence n06790042 a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof n06790235 (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity n06790557 (Christianity) the Roman Catholic dogma that God preserved the Virgin Mary from any stain of original sin from the moment she was conceived n06790845 (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ n06791017 (Christianity) a formal creed summarizing Christian beliefs; first adopted in 325 and later expanded n06791195 (Christianity) the Christian doctrine that the body of Christ is actually present in the Eucharist n06791372 any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped" n06792188 a signal to begin (as in a race); "the starting signal was a green light"; "the runners awaited the start" n06792364 a signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence) n06792526 a canvas cone hoisted to warn of high winds n06792645 a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather n06792818 a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done n06792950 system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks n06793091 a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time n06793231 a public display of a message; "he posted signs in all the shop windows" n06793426 a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a poster advertised the coming attractions" n06793817 a poster advertising a show or play n06793959 a card with words or numbers or pictures that is flashed to a class by the teacher n06794110 a sign visible from the street n06794216 a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described n06794374 a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way n06794537 a guidepost resembling a hand with a pointing index finger n06794666 a symbol of disgrace or infamy; "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis n06794980 a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces; "ten demerits and he loses his privileges" n06795168 a corner of a page turned down to mark your place n06795290 a mark of bastardy; lines from top right to bottom left n06795438 identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal n06795543 identification mark on skin, made by burning n06795657 the mark of Satan n06795746 an individual instance of a type of symbol; "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'" n06795967 all of the tokens of the same symbol; "the word `element' contains five different types of character" n06796119 a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid n06796333 a token resembling a stamp given by a retailer to a buyer; the token is redeemable for articles on a special list n06796506 communication between animals (of the same species) n06796642 the characteristic sound produced by a bird; "a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age" n06796942 a birdcall that resembles the tone of a bell n06797047 a birdcall having two notes; "the two-note call of the cuckoo" n06797169 something that serves to indicate or suggest; "an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease" n06797671 (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure; "the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics" n06797947 (medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment n06798187 anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence n06798336 a conspicuous indication n06798472 indication by demonstration n06798558 a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing; "a manifestation of disease" n06798750 a visible indication made on a surface; "some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks"; "paw prints were everywhere" n06799142 a mark on a coin that identifies the mint where it was produced n06799260 a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush; "she applied the paint in careful strokes" n06799485 a stroke normally made in a downward direction n06799588 a stroke normally made in an upward direction n06799688 a short stroke n06799754 a visible impression on a surface made by the hoof of an animal n06799897 a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart" n06800344 a line made up of dots or dashes; often used to indicate where you are supposed to sign a contract; "just sign on the dotted line" n06800532 (printing) the part of tall lowercase letters that extends above the other lowercase letters n06800698 a vertical line before the accented beat marking the boundary between musical bars n06800871 (printing) the part of lowercase letters that extends below the other lowercase letters n06801033 a short twisting line n06801138 an isolated component of a spectrum formed by radiation at a uniform frequency n06801313 a line on a graph indicating a statistical trend n06801418 a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter) n06801580 a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height n06801740 a line connecting isometric points n06801865 a line following the lowest points of a valley n06801965 a line (as on a vessel or ruler) that marks a measurement; "the ruler had 16 graduations per inch" n06802138 a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters n06802258 a very thin line n06802347 a very fine line in writing or printing n06802444 a vague indication; "he caught only a glimpse of the professor's meaning" n06802571 something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone n06802785 a slight indication n06802880 an indication of some hidden activity; "with all that smoke there must be a fire somewhere" n06803023 the warning signal that begins a period of preparation for an enemy air attack n06803157 an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger n06803478 a loud warning signal produced by a burglar alarm; "they could hear the burglar alarm a mile away" n06803636 an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed n06803845 an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code n06803954 an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m'aider) n06804097 a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over n06804199 a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle n06804388 a bugle call that signals troops to return n06804483 (military) signal to turn the lights out n06804606 a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions n06804728 (military) signal to wake up n06804847 (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset n06804988 (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position n06805128 (military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown n06805297 disclosing information or giving evidence about another n06805497 a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters n06805665 a signal transmitted by telegraphy n06805826 the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code n06805962 the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code n06806098 the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle; "the whistle signalled the end of the game" n06806318 a silent signal of warning or recognition; "she started to speak but he gave her the high sign" n06806469 an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance n06807056 a symbol of inquisitiveness; "keep your nose out of it" n06807198 a symbol used to represent a number; "he learned to write the numerals before he went to school" n06807501 one of the symbols 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0 n06807657 a symbol in the old Roman notation; I,V,X,L,C,D,M represent 1,5,10,50,100,500,1000 respectively in Arabic notation n06807849 a system of symbols and symbolic representations n06807971 two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death n06808121 a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity n06808271 a human skull (or a representation of a human skull) used as a symbol of death n06808408 the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva n06808493 a technical system of symbols used to represent special things n06808720 a notation used by mathematicians n06809074 any notation for the representation of numbers n06809291 an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle n06809421 a numeration system in which a real number is represented by an ordered set of characters where the value of a character depends on its position n06809756 a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain) n06809905 any notation that uses 2 characters (usually 0 and 1) n06810020 a positional system of numeration that uses binary digits and a radix of two n06810238 a positional system of numeration that uses octal digits and a radix of eight n06810407 any notation that uses 10 different characters (usually the digits 0 to 9) n06810544 any mathematical notation that uses 8 different characters (usually the digits 0 to 7) n06810691 the Arabic (or decimal) system of numeration n06810790 a positional system of numeration that uses decimal digits and a base of ten n06810997 any notation that uses 12 different characters n06811109 a positional system of numeration that uses duodecimal digits and a radix of twelve n06811283 any notation that uses 16 different characters n06811419 a positional system of numeration that uses hexadecimal digits and a radix of sixteen n06811625 a character indicating a relation between quantities; "don't forget the minus sign" n06811867 a sign indicating that the quantities on either side are equal n06811986 a sign indicating the operation of addition n06812085 a sign indicating the operation of subtraction n06812188 a sign indicating the extraction of a root n06812289 the dot at the left of a decimal fraction n06812417 a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself n06812631 the exponent required to produce a given number n06812794 the number of which a given number is the logarithm n06812915 a logarithm to the base 10 n06813004 a logarithm to the base e n06813115 the positive fractional part of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the mantissa is .808 n06813310 the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2 n06813506 a radix numeration system in which the location of the decimal point is fixed by convention n06813700 a radix numeration system in which the location of the decimal point is indicated by an exponent of the radix; in the floating-point representation system, 0.0012 is represented as 0.12-2 where -2 is the exponent n06814021 a notation for forming mathematical expressions using parentheses and governed by rules of operator precedence; operators are dispersed among the operands n06814236 a notation for forming mathematical expressions that does not use parentheses to delimit components n06814443 a parenthesis-free notation for forming mathematical expressions in which each operator precedes its operands n06814655 a parenthesis-free notation for forming mathematical expressions in which each operator follows its operands n06814870 (music) notation used by musicians n06815458 a sheet containing the words and melody for a song (and some indication of harmony) written in simple form n06815621 sheet music to be played on a piano n06815714 a written form of a musical composition; parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages; "he studied the score of the sonata" n06815970 a part of the score that must be performed without change or omission n06816106 a musical composition in printed or written form; "she turned the pages of the music as he played" n06816335 a musical notation indicating the fingering to be used n06816445 a notation used by choreographers n06816555 a system of notation for dance movements that uses symbols to represent points on a dancer's body and the direction of the dancer's movement and the tempo and the dynamics n06816785 a notation used by chemists to express technical facts in chemistry n06816935 a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements n06817173 a chemical formula based on analysis and molecular weight n06817312 an expanded molecular formula showing the arrangement of atoms within the molecule n06817459 a chemical formula showing the ratio of elements in a compound rather than the total number of atoms n06817623 a written or printed symbol n06817782 a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation); "his answer was just a punctuation mark" n06818121 a mark to indicate a direction or relation n06818317 a mark shaped like an arrowhead; used to mark convicts' clothing n06818439 a mark consisting of characters written on a book; used to indicate shelf location n06818603 a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text n06818747 a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.; "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name" n06818970 a written symbol that is used to represent speech; "the Greek alphabet has 24 characters" n06819557 a variant form of a grapheme, as `m' or `M' or a handwritten version of that grapheme n06819698 the information displayed or recorded on an electronic device n06819824 a character that is added to the end of a block of transmitted data and used to check the accuracy of the transmission n06820023 a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character n06820212 a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character n06820425 any member of the standard code for representing characters by binary numbers n06820601 ASCII characters to indicate carriage return or tab or backspace; typed by depressing a key and the control key at the same time n06820837 a control character that indicates moving a space to the left n06820964 a mark added to a letter to indicate a special pronunciation n06821279 a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated n06821422 a mark ($) written before a number to indicate that it stands for the number of dollars n06821581 a symbol of commercialism or greed; "he worships the almighty dollar"; "the dollar sign means little to him" n06821770 a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer n06821889 any written symbol standing for a sound or syllable or morpheme or word n06822034 a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer; "the point of the arrow was due north" n06822198 a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation n06822476 a mark indicating the stress on a syllable n06822576 a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation n06822707 a mark (`) placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation n06822831 a diacritical mark (U-shaped) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound n06822958 a diacritical mark (,) placed below the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced as an s n06823102 a diacritical mark (^) placed above a vowel in some languages to indicate a special phonetic quality n06823259 a diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as the letter c) to indicate pronunciation n06823440 a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound n06823561 a diacritical mark (~) placed over the letter n in Spanish to indicate a palatal nasal sound or over a vowel in Portuguese to indicate nasalization n06823760 a diacritical mark (two dots) placed over a vowel in German to indicate a change in sound n06823925 character consisting of two or more letters combined into one n06824041 a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing n06824227 one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis; "printers once kept the type for capitals and for small letters in separate cases; capitals were kept in the upper half of the type case and so became known as upper-case letters" n06824757 the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case n06824955 a character having the form of an upper-case letter but the same height as lower-case letters n06825120 printed characters; "small type is hard to read" n06825273 a complete set of type suitable for printing text n06825399 a specific size and style of type within a type family n06825736 a script with a single case n06825863 a script having two distinct cases n06825996 a typeface is which each character is given the same width (as by a typewriter) n06826214 any font whose different characters have different widths n06826407 any font that is contained in a cartridge that can be plugged into a computer printer n06826589 a heavy typeface in use from 15th to 18th centuries n06826726 a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes n06826974 a typeface (based on an 18th century design) distinguished by irregularity and slanted ascender serifs and little contrast between light and heavy strokes n06827219 a typeface with thick heavy lines n06827344 a typeface with letters slanting upward to the right n06827503 a typeface used in ancient Roman inscriptions n06827679 the font that is displayed on a computer screen; "when the screen font resembles a printed font a document may look approximately the same on the screen as it will when printed" n06827947 a typeface in which characters have no serifs n06828061 a short line at the end of the main strokes of a character n06828199 a sign (`%') used to indicate that the number preceding it should be understood as a proportion multiplied by 100 n06828389 a star-shaped character * used in printing n06828529 a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote n06828662 a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote n06828818 the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech; "his grandmother taught him his letters" n06830561 a lowercase letter that has a part extending above other lowercase letters n06830708 a lowercase letter that has a part extending below other lowercase letters n06830838 two successive letters (especially two letters used to represent a single sound: `sh' in `shoe') n06830997 the first letter of a word (especially a person's name); "he refused to put the initials FRS after his name" n06831177 the 1st letter of the Roman alphabet n06831284 the 2nd letter of the Roman alphabet n06831391 the 3rd letter of the Roman alphabet n06831498 the 4th letter of the Roman alphabet n06831605 the 5th letter of the Roman alphabet n06831712 the 6th letter of the Roman alphabet n06831819 the 7th letter of the Roman alphabet n06831926 the 8th letter of the Roman alphabet n06832033 the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet n06832140 the 10th letter of the Roman alphabet n06832248 the 11th letter of the Roman alphabet n06832356 the 12th letter of the Roman alphabet n06832464 the 13th letter of the Roman alphabet n06832572 the 14th letter of the Roman alphabet n06832680 the 15th letter of the Roman alphabet n06832788 the 16th letter of the Roman alphabet n06832896 the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet n06833004 the 18th letter of the Roman alphabet n06833112 the 19th letter of the Roman alphabet n06833220 the 20th letter of the Roman alphabet n06833328 the 21st letter of the Roman alphabet n06833436 the 22nd letter of the Roman alphabet n06833544 the 23rd letter of the Roman alphabet n06833663 the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet n06833776 the 25th letter of the Roman alphabet n06833890 the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet; "the British call Z zed and the Scots call it ezed but Americans call it zee"; "he doesn't know A from izzard" n06834138 the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet n06834245 the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet n06834351 the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet n06834458 the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet n06834565 the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet n06834674 the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet n06834780 the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet n06834885 the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet n06834992 the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet n06835098 the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet n06835206 the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet n06835315 the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet n06835420 the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet n06835525 the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet n06835630 the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet n06835740 the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet n06835845 the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet n06835951 the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet n06836059 the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet n06836165 the 20th letter of the Greek alphabet n06836275 the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet n06836381 the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet n06836493 the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet n06836599 the last (24th) letter of the Greek alphabet n06836714 the 1st letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06836822 the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06836929 the 3rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06837037 the 4th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06837146 the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06837251 the 6th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06837357 the 7th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06837465 the 8th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06837572 the 9th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06837679 the 10th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06837787 the 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06837895 the 12th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06838005 the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06838112 the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06838219 the 15th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06838329 the 16th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06838437 the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06838543 the 18th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06838652 the 19th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06838760 the 20th letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06838868 the 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06838975 the 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06839083 the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet n06839190 a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing; "he said the space is the most important character in the alphabet" n06839411 a letter that has two or more pronunciations; "`c' is a polyphone because it is pronounced like `k' in `car' but like `s' in `cell'" n06839637 a plain hand-drawn letter n06839737 the letter A in red; Puritans required adulterers to wear it n06839858 a written character used in phonetic transcription of represent a particular speech sound n06840047 a character that is used to indicates a mathematical relation or operation n06840187 any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages; "each rune had its own magical significance" n06840442 a Germanic character of runic origin n06840530 a graphic character used in picture writing n06840648 a graphic character that indicates the meaning of a thing without indicating the sounds used to say it; "Chinese characters are ideograms" n06840890 a single written symbol that represents an entire word or phrase without indicating its pronunciation; "7 is a logogram that is pronounced `seven' in English and `nanatsu' in Japanese" n06841159 a character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram n06841287 a shorthand character n06841365 the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases n06841873 a punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and) n06841987 the mark (') used to indicate the omission of one or more letters from a printed word n06842165 either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material n06842290 either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material n06842452 either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material n06842660 a punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter) n06842852 a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence n06843017 a punctuation mark (!) used after an exclamation n06843148 a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text n06843393 either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material n06843520 a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations; "in England they call a period a stop" n06843838 (usually plural) one of a series of points indicating that something has been omitted or that the sentence is incomplete n06844040 a punctuation mark (?) placed at the end of a sentence to indicate a question n06844199 a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else n06844427 a single quotation mark n06844509 a pair of quotation marks n06844594 the use of quotation marks to indicate that it is not the authors preferred terminology n06844739 a punctuation mark (`;') used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period n06844903 a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information n06845076 a punctuation mark used in text to indicate the omission of a word n06845199 the name by which a corporation is identified n06845303 strings of letters and numbers (separated by periods) that are used to name organizations and computers and addresses on the internet; "domain names are organized hierarchically with the more generic parts to the right" n06845599 a name given to a product or service n06851516 trade name of a company that produces musical recordings; "the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent" n06851742 a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product n06855035 a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity n06855207 a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving; "he put his stamp on the envelope" n06855432 an impression produced by pressure or printing n06855563 an identification of a publisher; a publisher's name along with the date and address and edition that is printed at the bottom of the title page; "the book was published under a distinguished imprint" n06855817 a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid n06855985 a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the sheriff's seal" n06856189 (Judaism) either of two small leather cases containing texts from the Hebrew Scriptures (known collectively as tefillin); traditionally worn (on the forehead and the left arm) by Jewish men during morning prayer n06856487 a symbol of cowardice n06856568 (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave) n06856884 (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments; "he entered to a flourish of trumpets"; "her arrival was greeted with a rousing fanfare" n06857122 a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale n06857264 (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale; "the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides" n06857487 the entire scale of musical notes n06857591 (music) an elaborate run of several notes sung to one syllable n06857726 (music) the first note of a diatonic scale n06857867 (music) the second note of a diatonic scale n06857986 (music) the third note of a diatonic scale; midway between the tonic and the dominant n06858144 (music) the fourth note of the diatonic scale n06858266 (music) the fifth note of the diatonic scale n06858384 (music) the sixth note of a major or minor scale (or the third below the tonic) n06858539 (music) the seventh note of the diatonic scale n06858674 a sustained bass note n06858779 the difference in pitch between two notes n06859056 a musical interval of two semitones n06859175 the musical interval between adjacent keys on a keyboard instrument n06859309 half of a semitone n06859401 a musical interval of eight tones n06859504 the musical interval between one note and another three notes away from it; "a simple harmony written in major thirds" n06859674 the musical interval between one note and another four notes away from it n06859800 the musical interval between one note and another five notes away from it n06859925 the musical interval between one note and another six notes away from it n06860049 the musical interval between one note and another seven notes away from it n06860177 a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it n06860323 a scale with eight notes in an octave; all but two are separated by whole tones n06860481 any of a system of modes used in Gregorian chants up until 1600; derived historically from the Greek mode n06860699 any of the descending diatonic scales in the music of classical Greece n06860826 a diatonic scale with notes separated by whole tones except for the 3rd and 4th and 7th and 8th n06861020 a diatonic scale with notes separated by whole tones except for the 2nd and 3rd and 5th and 6th n06861196 a 12-note scale including all the semitones of the octave n06861315 a musical scale with fewer than seven notes n06861435 a gapped scale with five notes; usually the fourth and seventh notes of the diatonic scale are omitted n06861630 any of various fixed orders of the various diatonic notes within an octave n06861860 (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written n06862059 any of the 5 horizontal marks comprising a staff n06862202 one of the areas between or below or above the lines of a musical staff; "the spaces are the notes F-A-C-E" n06862399 a short line; a notation for extending the range above or below the staff n06862562 a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it n06862805 a clef that puts the G above middle C on the second line of a staff n06862954 a clef that puts the F below middle C on the fourth line of a staff n06863086 a clef that puts middle C on the third line of a staff n06863209 a movable clef that puts middle C on one of the lines of a staff n06863326 a clef that puts middle C on the bottom line of the staff n06863442 a clef that puts middle C on the fourth line of the staff; used for writing music for bassoons or cellos or tenor horns n06863618 the sharps or flats that follow the clef and indicate the key n06863751 any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music n06864014 the absence of a key; alternative to the diatonic system n06864192 a key whose harmony is based on the major scale n06864308 a key based on the minor scale n06864407 the basic key in which a piece of music is written n06864524 a musical notation indicating the number of beats to a measure and kind of note that takes a beat n06864725 musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; "the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song" n06864900 notation marking the end of principal parts of a musical composition; two adjacent bar lines n06865049 a musical time signature indicating two or four half notes to a measure n06865177 a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration n06865345 a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound; "the singer held the note too long" n06865953 (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato n06866124 (music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value n06866332 (music) the keynote of the scale of C major n06866442 (music) the major scale having no sharps or flats n06866599 a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named n06866757 a musical notation of two sharps in front of a note indicating that it is to be raised by two semitones n06866919 a musical notation indicating one half step lower than the note named n06867057 a musical notation of two flats in front of a note indicating that it is to be lowered by two semitones n06867218 a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat n06867345 a musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature n06867510 a musical notation (over a note or chord or rest) that indicates it is to be prolonged by an unspecified amount n06867675 a system of naming the notes of a musical scale by syllables instead of letters n06867880 a system of solmization using the solfa syllables: do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti n06868043 one of the names for notes of a musical scale in solmization n06868309 the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization n06868445 the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization n06868582 the syllable naming the third (mediant) note of any major scale in solmization n06868709 the syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization n06868844 the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization n06868986 the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization n06869129 the syllable naming the seventh (subtonic) note of any musical scale in solmization n06869271 (music) a notation written at the beginning or end of a passage that is to be repeated n06869428 (music) a notation written above a note and indicating that it is to be played with a strong initial attack n06869610 a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously n06869742 an accented chord n06869815 the note designated by the first ledger line below the treble staff; 261.63 hertz n06869951 a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together n06870211 a three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones n06870349 a triad with a seventh added n06870437 a nonharmonic note inserted for transition between harmonic notes n06870576 a musical note having the longest time value (equal to four beats in common time) n06870726 a musical rest equal in duration to four beats in common time n06870844 a musical note having the time value of half a whole note n06870965 a musical rest having the time value of half a whole rest or equal in duration to two beats in common time n06871127 a musical note having the time value of a quarter of a whole note n06871262 a musical rest having one-fourth the time value of a whole rest n06871384 a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note n06871534 a musical note having the time value of a sixteenth of a whole note n06871675 a musical note having the time value of a thirty-second of a whole note n06871828 a musical note having the time value of a sixty-fourth of a whole note n06871983 an embellishing note usually written in smaller size n06872122 the musical quality of the voice while singing n06872354 the lowest adult male singing voice n06872479 a very deep bass voice n06872562 the second lowest adult male singing voice n06872676 the adult male singing voice above baritone n06872785 the highest adult male singing voice n06872905 the lowest female singing voice n06873017 the female singing voice between contralto and soprano n06873139 the highest female voice; the voice of a boy before puberty n06873252 communication that relies on vision n06873571 a signal that involves visual communication n06873927 a fire lighted at night as a signal n06874019 a visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner" n06874185 a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections n06874391 a signal to proceed n06874497 the signal to stop n06874571 a cautionary sign of danger n06874688 a colored warning light on an instrument panel (as for low oil pressure) n06874837 the signal to proceed with caution n06874930 a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate n06875094 a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device n06875288 a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering) n06875392 one of an international code of flag signals used between ships n06875552 a blue flag with a white square in the center indicates that the vessel is ready to sail n06875697 language expressed by visible hand gestures n06875883 an alphabet of manual signs n06876007 the sign language used in the United States n06876144 a gesture that is part of a sign language n06876309 the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals n06876771 a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion n06876892 communication via the movements or attitudes of the body n06877008 a beckoning gesture n06877078 a gesture executed with the facial muscles n06877381 an expression of openmouthed astonishment n06877509 a gaping grimace n06877578 a contorted facial expression; "she made a grimace at the prospect" n06877742 a disdainful grimace n06877849 a facial expression of dislike or displeasure n06877990 a silly self-conscious smile n06878071 a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement n06878404 a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing; "his face wrinkled in a silent laugh of derision" n06878580 a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure n06878706 an angry vicious expression n06878803 a serious facial expression giving no evidence of interest or amusement n06878934 closing one eye quickly as a signal n06879056 the facial expression of sudden pain n06879180 a visual presentation showing how something works; "the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations"; "the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response" n06879521 something intended to communicate a particular impression; "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested" n06879766 a meeting of the eyes between two people that expresses meaningful nonverbal communication; "it was a mere glance, but the eye contact was enough to tell her that he was desperate to leave" n06880013 a display of force or power; "speak softly but carry a big stick" n06880134 cheap or pretentious or vain display n06880249 expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition" n06880533 showing by example n06880664 a visible symbol representing an abstract idea n06881224 a symbol for love in the form of a cherubic naked boy with wings and a bow and arrow n06881360 the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 n06881494 an emblem of peace n06881563 an emblem representing power; "the Roman eagle" n06881662 the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 n06881798 bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism n06882009 an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality n06882138 the emblem on the flag of the Soviet Union n06882244 the emblem of socialist revolution n06882333 a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism n06882561 an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.); "they checked everyone's badge before letting them in" n06882953 a badge award to Boy Scouts in recognition of special projects n06883073 a badge worn to show official position n06883274 figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ n06883383 the emblem of Canada n06883460 an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered n06883565 an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States n06883725 the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction n06883956 the cloak as a symbol of authority; "place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders" n06884097 the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted against the Crown" n06884337 the symbol of the power of the British monarchy; "members of the British Commonwealth owe allegiance to the British Crown" n06884520 an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes n06884670 an insignia worn on a military uniform n06884790 something worn on the shoulder of a military uniform as an emblem of a division etc. n06884954 an insignia worn to indicate years of service n06885083 evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing n06885389 evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance; "a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people" n06885906 evidence proving that you are not who you say you are not; evidence establishing that you are not among a group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to rejection; "a system for negative identification can prevent the use of multiple identities by a single person" n06886273 identification of criminals and terrorist by means of videotapes of their faces; "facial profiling is a new form of airport security" n06886488 a generic term for any identifying characteristic; "that tax bill had the senator's fingerprints all over it" n06886655 using speech characteristics or dialect to identify a speaker's race or religion or social class n06886818 recording a person's behavior and analyzing psychological characteristics in order to predict or assess their ability in a certain sphere or to identify a particular group of people n06887055 a card that identifies the bearer as an alien with permanent resident status in the United States; "he was surprised to discover that green cards are no longer green" n06887278 a card or badge used to identify the bearer; "you had to show your ID in order to get in" n06887441 a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts n06887599 the projection of an image from a film onto a screen n06887726 exhibiting openly in public view; "a display of courage" n06887962 (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic n06888174 an impressive display; "it was a bewildering array of books"; "his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall" n06888345 the display of a motion picture n06888506 a screening for a select audience in advance of release for the general public n06888674 an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future n06888848 a preview to test audience reactions n06888944 anything that is seen; "he was a familiar sight on the television"; "they went to Paris to see the sights" n06889138 something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight); "the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape" n06889330 a gaudy outward display n06889591 a swaggering show of courage n06889701 extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself n06889875 ostentatious display of elegance; "they put on the ritz" n06890000 an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.) n06890128 an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning n06890254 the act of waving n06890373 a display of ornamental speech or language n06890470 a showy gesture; "she entered with a great flourish" n06890577 an ornamental embellishment in writing n06890688 a flourish added after or under your signature (originally to protect against forgery) n06890846 the act of displaying something ostentatiously; "his behavior was an outrageous flaunt" n06891022 the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it; "he prepared his presentation carefully in advance" n06891339 putting on display for the first time; "he attended the unveiling of the statue" n06891493 a dramatic or musical entertainment; "they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100 performances"; "the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity" n06892016 a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did" n06892358 an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down n06892534 a performance to raise money for a charitable cause n06892657 a concert given for the benefit of some charitable cause n06892775 a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging n06892979 a performance of rock music n06893065 performance by or technique of a pianist; "a program of pianism" n06893183 performance of a play by a group of readers n06893285 the first public performance of a play or movie n06893441 performance of music or dance especially by soloists n06893565 a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.; "they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert" n06893772 theatrical performance combining singing and dancing n06893885 a performance of a play n06894111 a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon) n06894243 a lavishly produced performance; "they put on a Christmas spectacular" n06894371 (music) the first public performance (as of a dramatic or musical work) anywhere in the world n06894544 a language that is deliberately created for a specific purpose n06895176 an artificial language related to Ido n06895266 an artificial language intended for international use as an auxiliary language n06895396 a simplified form of English proposed for use as an auxiliary language for international communication; devised by C. K. Ogden and I. A. Richards n06895601 an artificial language n06895684 an artificial language based on Esperanto and Ido n06895791 an artificial language based as far as possible on words common to all the European languages n06895940 an artificial language proposed as an auxiliary European language n06896059 an artificial language proposed for use as an auxiliary international language; based on Volapuk but with a vocabulary selected on the basis of the maximum internationality of the roots n06896304 an artificial language proposed for use as an auxiliary international language; based on words common to English and the Romance languages n06896500 an artificial language that is a revision and simplification of Esperanto n06896623 an artificial language based on Latin n06896716 an artificial language based on words common to the Romance languages n06896856 Latino without inflectional morphology n06896961 an artificial language n06897042 an artificial language n06897129 an artificial language n06897205 an artificial language based on Esperanto n06897306 an artificial language n06897381 an artificial language based on Latin n06897474 an artificial language n06897553 an artificial language n06897627 an artificial international language using characters (as mathematical symbols) instead of words to express ideas n06897797 an artificial language for international use that rejects all existing words and is based instead on an abstract analysis of ideas n06897976 an artificial language n06898052 an artificial language n06898129 one of the first artificial language constructed for use as an auxiliary international language; based largely on English but with some German and French and Latin roots n06898352 (computer science) a language designed for programming computers n06898794 an algorithmic language having statements that resemble algebraic expressions n06898972 an artificial language designed to express algorithms n06899110 a language whose statements resemble terminology of the user n06899310 a low-level programing language; close approximation to machine language n06899446 a source language consisting of procedural operators that invoke functions to be executed n06899633 a programming language designed for use on a specific class of computers n06899845 a problem-oriented language requiring little knowledge of the computer on which it will be run n06900005 a problem-oriented language used to describe job requirements to an operating system n06900156 a language that can be used to describe languages n06900282 a programming language whose expressions are assembled in more than one dimension n06900507 a computer language into which something written in another computer language is to be translated n06900684 (computer science) a programming language that enables the programmer to associate a set of procedures with each type of data structure; "C++ is an object-oriented programming language that is an extension of C" n06901053 a platform-independent object-oriented programming language n06901163 a programming language whose expressions are represented by strings of characters n06901333 a language that cannot be used as its own metalanguage n06901471 a language used to describe the syntax of another language n06901591 a programming language that (like natural language) can be used as its own metalanguage n06901764 (from a combination of ALGOrithmic and Language); a programming language used to express computer programs as algorithms n06901936 a flexible procedure-oriented programing language that manipulates symbols in the form of lists n06902109 a program written in LISP n06902193 a computer language designed in Europe to support natural language processing n06902362 a high-level programing language for mathematical and scientific purposes; stands for formula translation n06902521 a program written in FORTRAN n06902611 common business-oriented language n06902696 a general-purpose programing language closely associated with the UNIX operating system n06902831 a program written in C n06902909 a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use n06903115 a programing language designed to teach programming through a top-down modular approach n06903255 software that provides better performance than an earlier version did n06903396 the language that a person has spoken from earliest childhood n06903519 a language that originated in a specified place and was not brought to that place from elsewhere n06903699 an indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population; "the Celtic languages of Britain are a substrate for English" n06903972 the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language n06904171 a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language n06904748 one's native language; the language learned by children and passed from one generation to the next n06904943 a language in which different tones distinguish different meanings n06905141 a tone language that uses pitch changes n06905243 a tone language that uses different voice registers n06905358 a mother tongue that originates from contact between two languages n06905513 a creole language spoken by most Haitians; based on French and various African languages n06905680 an artificial language used for trade between speakers of different languages n06905828 a pidgin incorporating Chinook and French and English words; formerly used as a lingua franca in northwestern North America n06906028 a trade language widely used in Chad n06906116 a common language used by speakers of different languages; "Koine is a dialect of ancient Greek that was the lingua franca of the empire of Alexander the Great and was widely spoken throughout the eastern Mediterranean area in Roman times" n06906439 any of the languages spoken by Amerindians n06906971 family of North American Indian languages spoken from Labrador to South Carolina and west to the Great Plains n06907567 a language spoken by the Atakapa of the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas n06907728 a group of Amerindian languages (the name coined by an American anthropologist, Edward Sapir) n06908048 the Algonquian language spoken by the Abnaki and Penobscot n06908159 the Algonquian language spoken by the Algonkian n06908291 the Algonquian language spoken by the Arapaho n06908401 the Siouan language spoken by the Biloxi n06908494 any of the Algonquian languages spoken by the Blackfoot n06908605 the Siouan language spoken by the Catawba n06908700 the Algonquian language spoken by the Cheyenne n06908801 the Siouan language spoken by the Iowa and Oto and Missouri n06908968 a dialect of the Chiwere language spoken by the Iowa n06909079 a dialect of the Chiwere language spoken by the Missouri n06909190 a dialect of the Chiwere language spoken by the Oto n06909298 the Algonquian language spoken by the Cree n06909391 a Siouan language spoken by the Crow n06909478 the Siouan language spoken by the Dakota n06909571 the Algonquian language spoken by the Delaware n06909672 a branch of the Siouan languages n06909848 the Algonquian language of the Fox n06909932 a Siouan language spoken by the Hidatsa n06910039 a Siouan language spoken by the Hunkpapa n06910134 the Algonquian language of the Illinois and Miami n06910238 the Na-Dene language of the Haida n06910323 the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Kansa n06910423 the Algonquian language of the Kickapoo n06910517 the Algonquian language of the Malecite and Passamaquody n06910639 the Algonquian language of the Massachuset n06910755 the Algonquian language spoken by the Menomini n06910868 the Algonquian language of the Micmac n06910958 the Algonquian language spoken by the Mohican n06911067 the Algonquian language spoken by the Nanticoke and Conoy n06911180 a Siouan language spoken by the Ofo n06911265 a Siouan language spoken by the Oglala n06911366 the Algonquian language spoken by the Ojibwa n06911484 the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Omaha n06911575 the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Osage n06911666 the Algonquian language of the Pamlico n06911758 the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Ponca n06911857 the Algonquian language spoken by the Potawatomi n06911962 the Algonquian language of the Powhatan n06912056 the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Quapaw n06912149 the Algonquian language spoken by the Shawnee n06912248 the Muskhogean language of the Alabama n06912340 the Muskhogean language of the Chickasaw n06912436 the Muskhogean language of the Choctaw n06912537 the Muskhogean language spoken by the Hitchiti n06912638 the Muskhogean language spoken by the Koasati n06912737 the Muskhogean language spoken by the Muskogee n06912838 the Siouan language spoken by the Santee n06912931 the Muskhogean language of the Seminole n06913025 the Na-Dene language spoken by the Tlingit n06913121 the Siouan language spoken by the Tutelo n06913214 the Siouan language spoken by the Winnebago n06913313 a family of North American Indian languages spoken in the southeastern United States n06913635 a family of North American Indian languages n06913768 a family of Amerindian languages spoken in Washington and British Columbia n06913948 a group of Mosan languages spoken in Washington n06914069 a Chemakuan language spoken by the Chemakum n06914167 a family of Mosan language spoken in northwestern United States and western Canada n06914331 a Salishan dialect spoken by the Skagit n06914423 a family of North American Indian languages of British Columbia and Washington n06914612 a Wakashan language spoken by the Kwakiutl n06914709 a Wakashan language spoken by the Nootka n06914802 the language spoken by the Shoshone (belonging to the Uto-Aztecan family) n06914930 the Shoshonean language spoken by the Comanche n06915031 the Shoshonean language spoken by the Hopi n06915124 the Shoshonean language spoken by the Paiute n06915221 the Shoshonean language spoken by the Utes n06915313 a subfamily of Uto-Aztecan languages spoken mainly in the southwestern United States n06915601 a family of North American Indian languages spoken widely in the Midwest by the Caddo n06915821 the Caddoan language spoken by the Arikara n06915927 the Caddoan language spoken by the Pawnee n06916021 the Caddoan language spoken by the Wichita n06916117 the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee n06916217 the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cayuga n06916313 the Iroquoian language spoken by the Mohawk n06916409 the Iroquoian language spoken by the Seneca n06916505 the Iroquoian language spoken by the Oneida n06916601 the Iroquoian language spoken by the Onondaga n06916701 the Iroquoian language spoken by the Tuscarora n06916803 a family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Iroquois n06917083 the language of the Quechua which was spoken by the Incas n06917280 the language spoken by the Guarani of Paraguay and Bolivia n06917392 the language spoken by the Maraco n06917497 the language spoken by the Tupi of Brazil and Paraguay n06917602 a family of South American Indian languages n06917764 a family of South American Indian languages spoken in northeastern South America n06917926 the family of languages spoken by the Carib n06918042 the family of languages that includes Eskimo and Aleut n06918215 the language spoken by the Eskimo n06918312 the language spoken by the Aleut n06918396 a family of American Indian languages n06918640 the Uto-Aztecan language spoken by the Pima n06918734 the Uto-Aztecan language spoken by the Aztec n06918832 the Uto-Aztecan language spoken by the Nahuatl n06918932 the Uto-Aztecan language of the Cahita n06919023 the Uto-Aztecan language of the Tatahumara n06919122 the language of the Zapotec n06919215 a family of American Indian languages spoken by Maya n06919433 the language of the Apache n06919548 an Apache language n06919630 an Apache language n06919712 the Athapaskan language spoken by the Navaho n06919818 the Athapaskan language spoken by the Hupa n06919911 the Athapaskan language spoken by the Mattole n06920010 the language spoken by the Chipewyan n06920129 a family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Sioux n06920497 a family of North American Indian language spoken in southwestern United States n06920665 the Tanoan language spoken by the Kiowa n06920756 a family of Amerindian languages spoken in California n06920994 the Hokan language spoken by the Chimariko n06921092 the Hokan language spoken by the Esselen n06921186 a group of languages of the Hokan family n06921300 the Kulanapan language spoken by the Pomo n06921392 a group of languages of the Hokan family n06921506 the Quoratean language of the Karok n06921593 a group of languages of the Hokan family in California n06921755 the Shastan language spoken by the Achomawi n06921853 the Shastan language spoken by 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origin spoken by the Chukchi that is pronounced differently by men and women n06928430 a family of Altaic languages spoken in Mongolia and neighboring areas n06928610 the Tungusic language of the Evenki in eastern Siberia n06928744 the Tungusic language spoken by the Manchu n06928839 a family of Altaic language spoken in Mongolia n06929008 the language of the Khalkha that is the official language of the Mongolian People's Republic n06929171 the Altaic language spoken by Koreans n06929279 the language (usually considered to be Altaic) spoken by the Japanese n06929459 the language (related to Japanese) that is spoken by the people of the Ryukyu Islands n06929618 a group of Sino-Tibetan languages n06929742 any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system n06930093 the dialect of Chinese spoken in Beijing and adopted as the official language for all of China n06930298 a dialect of Chinese spoken in the Yangtze delta n06930427 the dialect of Chinese spoken in Canton and neighboring provinces and in Hong Kong and elsewhere outside China n06930633 any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province n06930804 a dialect of Chinese spoken in southeastern China by the Hakka n06930934 the family of tonal languages spoken in eastern Asia n06931199 a branch of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages spoken from Tibet to the Malay Peninsula n06931499 the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Sichuan n06931605 the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Dali region of Yunnan n06931724 the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Tibet and Nepal and Bhutan and Sikkim n06931891 the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in northeastern India and adjacent regions of western Burma n06932130 the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Thailand and Burmese borderlands n06932265 the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in northern Burma and Yunnan n06932435 the official language of Burma n06932537 languages spoken by hill tribes in northern Burma and neighboring areas n06932734 a Loloish language n06932803 a Loloish language n06932879 a Loloish language n06932948 a Loloish language n06933022 Tibeto-Burman languages spoken in northernmost Burma and adjacent China and India n06933185 a Kachinic language n06933279 Kamarupan languages spoken in western Burma and Bangladesh and easternmost India n06933429 Kamarupan languages spoken in northeastern India and western Burma n06933546 Kamarupan languages spoken in the states of Manipur and Assam in northeastern India n06933689 Kamarupan languages spoken in the state of Assam in northeastern India n06933824 little known Kamarupan languages n06933931 Himalayish language spoken in Tibet n06934020 Himalayish language spoken in the Kathmandu valley of Nepal n06934132 a family of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in southeastern Asia n06934309 a group of Kadai languages n06934389 the most widespread and best known of the Kadai family of 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n06936948 a branch of the Austro-Asiatic languages n06937098 a language of uncertain affiliation spoken by the Hmong n06937229 the Mon-Khmer language spoken in Vietnam n06937348 the Mon-Khmer language spoken in Cambodia n06937441 the Mon-Khmer language spoken by the Mon n06937531 the family of languages spoken in Australia and Formosa and Malaysia and Polynesia n06937768 the branch of the Austronesian languages spoken from Madagascar to the central Pacific n06937985 an eastern subfamily of Malayo-Polynesian languages n06938190 the Polynesian language spoken by the Tongan people n06938294 the Oceanic language spoken on Tahiti n06938386 the Oceanic language spoken by the Maori in New Zealand n06938493 the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii n06938623 the Oceanic language spoken on Fiji n06938729 a western subfamily of Malayo-Polynesian languages n06938887 a western subfamily of Western Malayo-Polynesian languages n06939051 the Malay language spoken in Malaysia n06939198 the dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia n06939431 the Indonesian language spoken on Java n06939542 the Indonesian language spoken in the Lesser Sunda Islands n06939656 the Indonesian language of the people of Bali n06939756 official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages n06940001 the language of the Tagalog on which Filipino is based n06940109 language of the people of Cebu in the Philippines; its lexicon contributes to the official language of the Philippines n06940290 the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines n06940502 a language of Australian aborigines n06940601 a language of Australian aborigines n06940701 the Austronesian languages spoken on Formosa n06940854 a language spoken by a Malaysian people on Formosa n06940969 a Formosan language n06941041 a Formosan language n06941115 any of the indigenous languages spoken in Papua New Guinea or New Britain or the Solomon 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Thraco-Phrygian language spoken by the ancient people of Thrace but extinct by the early Middle Ages n06943378 a Thraco-Phrygian language spoken by the ancient inhabitants of Phrygia and now extinct--preserved only in a few inscriptions n06943558 a family of Indo-European languages including the Slavic and Baltic languages n06943771 a branch of the Indo-European family of languages n06944156 the Slavic language into which the Bible was translated in the 9th century n06944348 the Slavic language that is the official language of Russia n06944480 the Slavic language spoken in Belarus n06944623 the Slavic language spoken in the Ukraine n06944720 the Slavic language of Poland n06944820 the Slavic language spoken in Slovakia n06944911 the Slavic language of Czechs n06945010 the Slavic language of Slovenes n06945095 the Slavic language of the Serbs and Croats; the Serbian dialect is usually written in the Cyrillic alphabet and the Croatian dialect is usually written in the Roman alphabet n06945344 a Slavonic language spoken in rural area of southeastern Germany n06945473 the Slavic language of modern Macedonia n06945569 a Slavic language spoken in Bulgaria n06945679 a branch of the Indo-European family of languages related to the Slavonic languages; Baltic languages have preserved many archaic features that are believed to have existed in Proto-Indo European n06946017 a dead language of the (non-German) Prussians (extinct after 1700); thought to belong to the Baltic branch of Indo-European n06946199 the official language of Lithuania; belongs to the Baltic branch of Indo-European n06946355 the official language of Latvia; belongs to the Baltic branch of Indo-European n06946497 a branch of the Indo-European family of languages; members that are spoken currently fall into two major groups: Scandinavian and West Germanic n06946823 a branch of the Germanic languages n06947032 an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries n06947479 the English language as used in the United States n06947658 a nonstandard form of American English characteristically spoken by African Americans in the United States n06948017 the nonstandard dialect of natives of the east end of London n06948149 the nonstandard dialect of natives of Newcastle-upon-Tyne n06948260 English as spoken by educated persons in southern England n06948396 the approved pronunciation of British English; originally based on the King's English as spoken at public schools and at Oxford and Cambridge Universities (and widely accepted elsewhere in Britain); until recently it was the pronunciation of English used in British broadcasting n06948761 English from about 1100 to 1450 n06948943 the dialect of Middle English that replaced West Saxon as the literary language and which developed into Modern English n06949121 a dialect of Middle English n06949207 a dialect of Middle English that developed into Scottish Lallans n06949326 a dialect of Middle English n06949407 a dialect of Middle English n06949506 English since about 1450 n06949591 English prior to about 1100 n06949762 a literary dialect of Old English n06949852 one of the major dialects of Old English n06949946 one of the major dialects of Old English n06950049 the dialect of English spoken at Oxford University and regarded by many as affected and pretentious n06950209 the dialect of English used in Scotland n06950400 a dialect of English spoken in the Lowlands of Scotland n06950528 the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic n06950886 High German prior to 1200 n06950973 High German from 1100 to 1500 n06951067 a dialect of High German including some Hebrew and other words; spoken in Europe as a vernacular by many Jews; written in the Hebrew script n06952115 a dialect of High German spoken in parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland n06952249 a German dialect spoken in northern Germany n06952400 Low German prior to 1200 n06952480 Low German from 1100 to 1500 n06952572 the West Germanic language of the Netherlands n06952705 one of two official languages of Belgium; closely related to Dutch n06952861 an official language of the Republic of South Africa; closely related to Dutch and Flemish n06953054 the Germanic language of Scandinavia up until about 700 n06953167 the extinct Germanic language of medieval Scandinavia and Iceland from about to 700 to 1350 n06953332 the extinct dialect of Old Norse that was spoken in Iceland up until about 1600 n06953471 either of two distinct works in Old Icelandic dating from the late 13th century and consisting of 34 mythological and heroic ballads composed between 800 and 1200; the primary source for Scandinavian mythology n06953731 the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland n06954048 a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark n06954183 a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Iceland n06954303 a Scandinavian language that is spoken in Norway n06954461 book language; one of two official languages of Norway; closely related to Danish n06954640 in 1929 this dialect of Norwegian was officially renamed Bokmal n06954768 one of two official languages of Norway; based on rural dialects n06954925 a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Sweden and one of two official languages of Finland n06955087 a Scandinavian language (closely related to Icelandic) that is spoken on the Faroe Islands n06955242 a West Germanic language spoken in Friesland in the northwestern Netherlands; a near relative of English n06955418 the Frisian language until the 16th century; the Germanic language of ancient Frisia n06955560 an extinct branch of the Germanic languages n06955706 extinct East Germanic language of the ancient Goths; the only surviving record being fragments of a 4th-century translation of the Bible by Bishop Ulfilas n06955931 a (postulated) group of languages including many of the indigenous languages of Russia (but not Russian) n06956129 a family of Ural-Altaic languages n06956287 a family of Uralic languages indigenous to Scandinavia and Hungary and Russia and western Siberia (prior to the Slavic expansion into those regions) n06956544 one of two branches of the Finno-Ugric languages; a family of languages including Finnish and Estonian (but not Hungarian) n06956794 the Finnic language spoken by the Votyak n06956896 a group of Finnic languages spoken in the northwest Urals n06957042 the Finnic language spoken by the Komi n06957140 a group of Finnic languages spoken around the Volga river n06957287 the Finnic language spoken by the Cheremis n06957403 the Finnic language spoken by the Mordvinians n06957524 a group of Finnic languages including Finnish and Estonian n06957768 the Finnic language spoken by the people of Livonia in Estonia and Latvia n06957896 the official language of Estonia; belongs to the Baltic-Finnic family of languages n06958063 a Finnic language spoken by the people of Karelia n06958178 a Baltic-Finnic language n06958255 the official language of Finland; belongs to the Baltic Finnic family of languages n06958417 a Finnic language spoken by the Veps n06958522 a Finnic language spoken by the Ingrian n06958615 one of the two branches of the Finno-Ugric family of languages; spoken in Hungary and northwestern Siberia n06958836 the official language of Hungary (also spoken in Rumania); belongs to the Ugric family of languages n06959018 a Ugric language (related to Hungarian) spoken by the Ostyak n06959140 the Ugric language (related to Hungarian) spoken by the Vogul n06959261 any of the languages spoken by the Lapps and generally assumed to be Uralic languages n06959427 the language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula n06959584 the Uralic languages spoken by the Samoyed in northwestern Siberia n06959788 a Uralic language spoken by a Samoyed of northern Siberia n06959932 the Uralic language spoken by the Yeniseian n06960083 the Uralic language spoken by the Nganasan n06960180 the Uralic language spoken by the Ostyak-Samoyed n06960298 a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era n06960566 any of several related languages of the Celts in Ireland and Scotland n06960778 the Celtic language of Ireland n06960948 Irish Gaelic up to about 1100 n06961033 Irish Gaelic from 1100 to 1500 n06961122 the Gaelic of Scotland n06961221 the ancient Gaelic formerly spoken on the Isle of Man; the language is sometimes used on ceremonial occasions n06961399 a southern group of Celtic languages n06961557 a Celtic language of Wales n06961681 a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall n06961771 a Celtic language of Brittany n06961853 a branch of the Indo-European languages of which Latin is the chief representative n06962060 a group of dead languages of ancient Italy; they were displace by Latin n06962244 an extinct Italic language of ancient southern Italy n06962350 an extinct Italic language of ancient southern Italy n06962454 an extinct Osco-Umbrian language of ancient Italy that survives only in a few inscriptions n06962600 any dialect of the language of ancient Rome n06962954 the oldest recorded Latin (dating back at early as the 6th century B.C.) n06963082 the language of educated people in ancient Rome; "Latin is a language as dead as dead can be. It killed the ancient Romans--and now it's killing me" n06963292 any dialect of Latin other than the classical n06963429 nonclassical Latin dialects spoken in the Roman Empire; source of Romance languages n06963571 the form of Latin written between the 3rd and 8th centuries n06963704 Latin used for liturgical purposes during the Middle Ages n06963822 Latin since the Renaissance; used for scientific nomenclature n06963951 the group of languages derived from Latin n06964247 the Romance language spoken in Italy n06964485 the Italian language up to the middle of the 16th century n06964600 the Italian dialect spoken in Sardinia; sometimes considered a separate language with many loan words from Spanish n06964788 a dialect of Italian spoken in Tuscany (especially Florence) n06964901 the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France n06965249 medieval provincial dialects of French spoken in central and northern France n06965406 medieval provincial dialects of French formerly spoken in the south of France n06965580 the earliest form of the French language; 9th to 15th century n06965698 the medieval Norman dialect of Old French n06965834 the French (Norman) language used in medieval England n06965961 the French language as spoken in Quebec, Canada n06966070 a dialect of French spoken in Belgium and adjacent parts of France n06966190 the medieval dialects of Langue d'oc (southern France) n06966310 the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil n06966454 a language spoken in Galicia in northwestern Spain; it is between Portuguese and Spanish but closer to Portuguese; sometimes considered a Portuguese or Spanish dialect n06966695 the language of the Basque people; of no known relation to any other language n06966825 the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain n06967185 the Spanish language as spoken in Castile n06967282 the Spanish dialect spoken by Sephardic Jews but written in the Hebrew script n06967428 the dialect of Spanish spoken in Mexico n06967529 the Romance language spoken in Catalonia in eastern Spain (related to Spanish and Occitan) n06967710 Romance dialects spoken in parts of southeastern Switzerland and northern Italy and the Tyrol n06967935 a Rhaeto-Romance dialect spoken in northeastern Italy n06968052 a Rhaeto-Romance dialect of Romansh spoken in southeastern Switzerland n06968174 the Rhaeto-Romance language spoken in southeastern Switzerland; it is an official language of Switzerland n06968343 an eastern Romance language spoken in Romania n06968454 an extinct ancient language of unknown affinities; spoken by the Elamites n06968601 an ancient language spoken by the Kassites n06968707 a branch of the Indo-European language family that originated in central Asia during the first millennium A.D. n06968909 a dialect of Tocharian n06969018 a dialect of Tocharian n06969129 (Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes n06969705 the Indic language of Sind which is spoken also in western India n06969822 the Indic language of the Gypsies n06969916 the official literary language of Pakistan, closely related to Hindi; widely used in India (mostly by Moslems); written in Arabic script n06970103 the most widely spoken of modern Indic vernaculars; spoken mostly in the north of India; along with English it is the official language of India; usually written in Devanagari script n06970373 a form of Hindi spoken around Delhi n06970510 the Indic language spoken in Bihar (and by some people in Pakistan and Bangladesh) n06970645 a subfamily of Indic languages n06970784 the Magadhan language spoken by the Assamese people; closely related to Bengali n06970946 a Magadhan language spoken by the Bengali people; the official language of Bangladesh and Bengal n06971123 a Magadhan language that is spoken by the Oriya and is the official language of the Indian state of Orissa n06971281 an Indic language; the state language of Maharashtra in west central India; written in the Devanagari script n06971454 the Indic language spoken by the people of India who live in Gujarat in western India n06971605 the Indic language spoken by most people in Punjab in northwestern India n06971741 the Indic language spoken by the people of Sri Lanka n06971872 the branch of the Indo-European family of languages including the Indic and Iranian language groups n06972090 a branch of the Indo-Iranian family of languages n06972311 any of a group of Indic languages spoken in Kashmir and eastern Afghanistan and northern Pakistan n06972558 a Dardic language spoken in northern Kashmir n06972654 a Dardic language spoken in northwestern Pakistan n06972756 a Dardic language spoken by the Kafir in northeastern Afghanistan n06972874 the official state language of Kashmir n06972985 the official state language of Nepal n06973092 any of the vernacular Indic languages of north and central India (as distinguished from Sanskrit) recorded from the 3rd century BC to the 4th century AD n06973334 an ancient Prakrit language (derived from Sanskrit) that is the scriptural and liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism n06973505 any of the modern Indic languages n06973610 the modern Persian language spoken in Iran n06973941 an ancient Iranian language n06974047 an ancient Iranian language n06974127 the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms n06974283 an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan n06974390 the Iranian language of the Tajik that is closely related to Farsi; spoken in Iran and Tajikistan n06974558 an Iranian language spoken in Turkey and Iran and Iraq and Syria and Russia n06974687 an Iranian language spoken in Pakistan and Iran and Afghanistan and Russia and the Persian gulf n06974846 the Iranian language of the Zoroastrian literature of the 3rd to 10th centuries n06975007 the Iranian language spoken in the Parthian kingdom (250 BC to AD 226) n06975132 an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan n06975368 a northeastern Iranian language spoken in Russia n06975469 the Iranian language spoken by the ancient Scythians n06975594 an extinct branch of the Indo-European family of languages known from inscriptions and important in the reconstruction of Proto-Indo European n06975902 the language of the Hittites and the principal language of the Anatolian group of languages; deciphered from cuneiform inscriptions n06976087 an Anatolian language n06976161 an Anatolian language n06976244 an Anatolian language n06976318 an Anatolian language n06976392 the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages n06976680 the Greek language as spoken and written today n06976833 the modern Greek vernacular n06976959 literary style of Modern Greek containing features borrowed from Koine n06977087 the Greek language in the 3rd to 8th centuries n06977190 the Greek language from about 600 to 1200 AD n06977328 a Greek dialect that flourished under the Roman Empire n06977434 the Greek language prior to the Roman Empire n06977610 the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia n06977800 the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Thessaly and Boeotia and Aeolis n06977948 the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken by Arcadians n06978068 the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Doris n06978180 a number of languages spoken in the Caucasus that are unrelated to languages spoken elsewhere n06978422 a northern Caucasian language spoken by the Chechen n06978527 a northern Caucasian language spoken by the Circassian n06978656 a Circassian language spoken by the Abkhaz n06978766 a southern Caucasian language with 3 million speakers and a long literary tradition n06978904 an extinct Caucasian language spoken exclusively in Turkey n06979014 a large family of languages spoken in south and central India and Sri Lanka n06979249 a Dravidian language spoken primarily in southern India n06979492 a Dravidian language closely related to Tamil that is spoken in a hilly section of southwestern India n06979645 a Dravidian language spoken by the Kota n06979743 the Dravidian language spoken by the Toda in southern India n06979853 the dialect of Kannada that is spoken by the Badaga n06979957 a Dravidian language spoken in southern India n06980085 a Dravidian language spoken by the Tulu n06980175 a Dravidian language (closely related to Tamil) that is spoken in southwestern India n06980315 the Dravidian language spoken since prehistoric times by the Tamil in southern India and Sri Lanka n06980465 a Dravidian language spoken primarily in south central India n06980721 a Dravidian language spoken by the Telugu in southeastern India n06980837 a Dravidian language spoken by the Savara in southeastern India (north of Madras) n06980971 a Dravidian language spoken by the Gond in south central India n06981085 a Dravidian language spoken in south central India n06981187 a Dravidian language spoken in south central India n06981289 the Dravidian language spoken by the Kui in southeastern India n06981401 a Dravidian language spoken in southeast India n06981498 a Dravidian language spoken primarily in central India n06981706 the Dravidian language spoken by the Kolam in central India n06981818 a Dravidian language spoken in south central India n06981920 a Dravidian language spoken in south central India n06982022 a Dravidian language spoken in south central India n06982125 the Dravidian language spoken by the Gadaba n06982221 a Dravidian language spoken primarily in eastern India n06982391 a Dravidian language spoken in eastern India n06982487 the Dravidian language spoken by the Malto n06982581 an isolated Dravidian language spoken by the Brahui in Pakistan n06982697 the chief member of the Chadic family of Afroasiatic languages; widely used as a trading language n06982855 a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria and closely related to Hausa n06982989 a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria and closely related to Hausa n06983114 a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria n06983225 a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria n06983320 a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria n06983416 a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria n06983521 a group of Chadic languages spoken in northern Nigeria; Hausa in the most important member n06983795 a three-tone Chadic language n06983895 a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad n06983997 a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad n06984101 a Chadic language spoken in the Mandara mountains in Cameroon; has only two vowels n06984247 a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad n06984351 a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad n06984446 a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad n06984556 a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad n06984650 a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad n06984746 a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad n06984858 a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad n06984953 a group of Chadic languages spoken in the border area between Cameroon and Nigeria south of Lake Chad n06985310 a Chadic language spoken in Chad n06985404 a Chadic language spoken in Chad n06985490 a Chadic language spoken in Chad n06985573 a Chadic language spoken in Chad; uses seven vowels plus differences in vowel length n06985722 a Chadic language spoken in Chad n06985807 a Chadic language spoken in Chad n06985892 a group of Chadic languages spoken in Chad n06986100 an independent group of closely related Chadic languages spoken in the area between the Biu-Mandara and East Chadic languages n06986276 a family of Afroasiatic tonal languages (mostly two tones) spoken in the regions west and south of Lake Chad in north central Africa n06986558 a large family of related languages spoken both in Asia and Africa n06986894 a major branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family n06987124 the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel n06987409 Hebrew used in Israel today; revived from ancient Hebrew n06987525 an ancient branch of the Semitic languages n06987659 an extinct language of the Assyrians in ancient Mesopotamia n06987812 the dominant and official language of Ethiopia; a Semitic language much influenced by the Cushitic language with which Amhara have been in close contact n06988057 the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects n06988307 a Semitic language originally of the ancient Arameans but still spoken by other people in southwestern Asia n06988540 the form of Aramaic that was spoken in Palestine in the time of the New Testament n06988684 the language of modern Iraq n06988808 the form of Aramaic used by the Mandeans n06988913 the national language of the Republic of Malta; a Semitic language derived from Arabic but with many loan words from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French n06989146 a group of Semitic languages n06989325 the extinct language of the Semitic people who occupied Canaan before the Israelite conquest n06989473 the extinct language of an ancient Semitic people who dominated trade in the ancient world n06989657 the Phoenician dialect of ancient Carthage n06989769 an extinct Semitic language of northern Syria n06989869 a group of languages in northern Africa related to Semitic n06990000 the ancient and now extinct language of Egypt under the Pharaohs; written records date back to 3000 BC n06990193 a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script; "Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek" n06990371 the liturgical language of the Coptic Church used in Egypt and Ethiopia; written in the Greek alphabet n06990544 a cluster of related dialects that were once the major language of northern Africa west of Egypt; now spoken mostly in Morocco n06990741 the dialect of Berber spoken by the Tuareg n06990836 a group of languages spoken in Ethiopia and Somalia and northwestern Kenya and adjacent regions n06991004 the Cushitic language spoken by the Somali n06991117 a group of related languages spoken in a valley of southern Ethiopia; closely related to Cushitic languages n06991277 the family of languages that includes most of the languages spoken in Africa south of the Sahara; the majority of them are tonal languages but there are important exceptions (e.g., Swahili or Fula) n06991622 a group of languages spoken in the relatively small Kordofan area of the south Sudan n06991764 a family of African language spoken in west Africa n06991980 a family of languages widely spoken in the southern half of the African continent n06992600 the Bantu language of the Chewa of east central Africa n06992709 a Bantu language spoken in southern Somalia n06992807 a Bantu language that is one of the two major languages of Zimbabwe n06992929 a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon n06993015 a Bantu language spoken in western Kenya n06993108 a Bantu language spoken in the coastal regions of eastern Kenya n06993225 a Banto language spoken by the Herero in Namibia, Botswana, and Angola n06993348 a Bantu language spoken by the Kamba in Kenya n06993445 a Bantu language spoken by the Chaga in northern Tanzania n06993573 a Bantu language n06993647 a Bantu language n06993719 the Bantu language spoken by the Kongo living in the tropical forests of Zaire and Congo and Angola n06993870 a Bantu language spoken in southeastern Congo n06993977 the Bantu language of the Buganda people; spoken in Uganda n06994089 a Bantu language n06994157 a Bantu language n06994225 a Bantu language spoken in southern coastal Tanzania n06994329 a group of southern Bantu languages n06994488 a Bantu language sometimes considered a dialect of Zulu n06994608 a Bantu language closely related to Zulu n06994700 a Bantu language closely related to Zulu n06994792 a Bantu language of considerable literary importance in southeastern Africa n06994918 a Bantu language spoken in central Tanzania n06995016 a Bantu language spoken in the Kenyan coastal areas of East Africa n06995135 a Bantu language spoken in Zimbabwe n06995222 any of the mutually intelligible southern Bantu languages of the Sotho in Botswana and South Africa and Lesotho n06995439 a Bantu language spoken in Angola n06995526 the dialect of Sotho spoken by the Basotho; an official language of Lesotho n06995664 the dialect of Sotho spoken by the Tswana in Botswana n06995792 the most widely spoken Bantu languages; the official language of Kenya and Tanzania and widely used as a lingua franca in east and central Africa n06996029 the language of the Tongan people of south central Africa (Zambia and Rhodesia) n06996160 a group of Niger-Congo languages spoken primarily in southeastern Mali and northern Ghana n06996309 a group of languages spoken in the extreme western part of West Africa n06996510 a family of languages of the Fulani of West Africa and used as a lingua franca in the sub-Saharan regions from Senegal to Chad; the best known of the West African languages n06996755 a West African language closely related to Fula; spoken primarily in Senegal and Gambia n06996894 the West African language of the Wolof in Senegal; related to Fula n06997012 a group of African languages in the Niger-Congo group spoken from Senegal east as far as the Ivory Coast n06997168 a group of African language in the Niger-Congo group spoken from the Ivory Coast east to Nigeria n06997368 a Kwa language spoken by the Yoruba in southwestern Nigeria n06997486 a Kwa language spoken in Ghana and the Ivory Coast n06997587 a Kwa language spoken by the Ewe in Ghana and Togo and Benin n06997697 a family of East African languages spoken by Nilotic peoples from the Sahara south to Kenya and Tanzania n06997938 a group of Nilo-Saharan language spoken in parts of the Sudan and Zaire and Uganda and Tanzania n06998108 a group of languages of East Africa belonging to the Chari-Nile group n06998322 a Nilotic language n06998392 a Nilotic language n06998460 a Nilotic language n06998530 a Nilo-Saharan language spoken in parts of Chad n06998631 a Nilo-Saharan language spoken by the Songhai in Mali and Niger n06998748 photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication; "the publisher was responsible for all the artwork in the book" n06999045 visual communication by a skillful combination of text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, books, etc. n06999233 artwork that helps make something clear or attractive n06999436 illustrations used to decorate or explain a text; "the dictionary had many pictures" n06999647 a diagram or picture illustrating textual material; "the area covered can be seen from Figure 2" n06999802 a visual display of information n07000065 a chart or map showing the movements or progress of an object n07000195 a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes n07000716 (electronics) a graph of frequency response with signal amplitude or gain plotted against frequency n07000941 a line on a graph representing data n07001065 (electronics) graph showing how a particular characteristic of a device varies with other parameters n07001294 a chart showing the lines of responsibility between departments of a large organization n07001446 a chart displaying colors n07001547 a chart in which complementary colors (or their names) are arranged on opposite sides of a circle n07001717 a chart with bars whose lengths are proportional to quantities n07001865 a bar chart representing a frequency distribution; heights of the bars represent observed frequencies n07002022 a chart that is read from a fixed distance; used as a test of vision n07002146 a chart with several sheets hinged at the top; sheets can be flipped over to present information sequentially n07002312 a circular chart divided into triangular areas proportional to the percentages of the whole n07002459 a chart showing the relative positions of the stars in a particular part of the sky n07002599 an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics; "a biochemical profile of blood"; "a psychological profile of serial killers" n07002863 a chart showing the number of people as a function of their ages n07002992 information set out in tabular form n07003119 an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper; "it is shown by the drawing in Fig. 7" n07003352 a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book n07003568 a single drawing in a comic_strip n07003672 a graphical recording made by a ballistocardiograph n07003807 a graphical image of the brain produced by an echoencephalograph n07003935 a graphical image of the heart produced by an echocardiograph n07004057 a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph n07004241 a graphical record of electrical activity of the brain; produced by an electroencephalograph n07004422 a graphical record of electric currents associated with muscle contractions n07004564 a graphical recording of the electrical activity of the retina that results when light is flashed into the eye n07004738 a graph purporting to show the relation between tax rates and government income; income increases as tax rates increase up to an optimum beyond which income declines n07004962 a graph showing the rate of learning (especially a graph showing the amount recalled as a function of the number of attempts to recall) n07005158 a graphical recording of muscle activity n07005270 graphical representation (in polar or Cartesian coordinates) of the spatial distribution of radiation from an antenna as a function of angle n07005523 the enhanced response of an antenna in a given direction as indicated by a loop in its radiation pattern n07005715 the maximum lobe in the radiation pattern which is intended to be along the forward axis and which gives the effect of a beam n07005897 a graphical record of speed and distance produced by a tachograph n07006018 a graphical record produced by a thermograph n07006119 the art of writing and producing plays n07006712 the theater as a profession (usually `the stage'); "an early movie simply showed a long kiss by two actors of the contemporary stage" n07006951 a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television; "have you seen the new production of Hamlet?" n07007171 the production of a drama on the stage n07007341 a highly successful theatrical production n07007444 a sensational bit of stagecraft n07007556 theatrical productions performed by a stock company during the summer n07007684 a play for performance on the stage or television or in a movie etc. n07007945 a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage; "he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway" n07008544 a brief dramatic piece (usually comic) presented after a play n07008680 an incomplete piece; "fragments of a play" n07008849 a play of a macabre or horrific nature n07008947 a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript) n07009042 a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their conversation" n07009161 plays stressing the irrational or illogical aspects of life, usually to show that modern life is pointless; "Samuel Beckett and Eugene Ionesco have written plays for the theater of the absurd" n07009421 an introduction to a play n07009538 a short play n07009640 a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet n07009808 a subdivision of an act of a play; "the first act has three scenes" n07009946 a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance n07010275 the copy of the playscript used by the prompter n07010393 a detailed script used in making a film in order to avoid discontinuities from shot to shot n07010541 the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction n07010692 a part of the script in which the speaking roles are limited to two actors n07010821 words making up the dialogue of a play; "the actor forgot his speech" n07011075 a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage n07011209 an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech n07011387 a (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor n07011529 a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections n07011689 words spoken in a casual way with conscious under-emphasis n07011803 a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his prompting" n07012025 the words of an opera or musical play n07012135 an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work) n07012279 a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets n07012414 the final detailed script for making a movie or TV program n07012534 text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen; "the letter consisted of three short lines"; "there are six lines in every stanza" n07012979 persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress; "`let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line"; "he has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it"; "that salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk" n07013269 the first line of a paragraph that is set as the last line of a page or column n07013400 plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) n07013549 a linear sequence of symbols (characters or words or phrases) n07013736 a linear sequence of words as spoken or written n07013933 a string that is part of a longer string n07014029 a manifestation of insincerity; "he put on quite an act for her benefit" n07014187 a text that excludes a particular letter or particular letters of the alphabet n07014320 an unrestrained expression of emotion n07014596 a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult n07014752 a fit of weeping; "had a good cry" n07014854 a sudden outburst; "an explosion of laughter"; "an explosion of rage" n07014997 a sudden outburst of emotion; "she felt a flare of delight"; "she could not control her flare of rage" n07015151 a grouping of words in a sentence n07015242 a gesture of greeting or elation; one person's upraised palm slaps the upraised palm of another person n07015400 drama more suitable for reading that for performing n07015510 light and humorous drama with a happy ending n07015841 comedy that uses black humor n07015928 Italian comedy of the 16th to 18th centuries improvised from standardized situations and stock characters n07016098 a comedy characterized by grim or satiric humor; a comedy having gloomy or disturbing elements n07016250 a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations n07016428 a sophisticated comedy; often satirizing genteel society n07016542 a comedy characterized by slapstick and burlesque n07016648 an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization n07016797 a comedy with serious elements or overtones n07016948 drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity n07017161 a dramatic composition involving elements of both tragedy and comedy usually with the tragic predominating n07017379 a humorous television program based on situations that could arise in everyday life n07017534 a television production that features a particular person or work or topic; "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight" n07017733 a humorous drama based on situations that might arise in day-to-day life n07017877 a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes n07017999 a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) n07018211 a farcical afterpiece in the ancient Roman theater n07018313 a medieval play representing episodes from the life of a saint or martyr n07018444 an allegorical play popular in the 15th and 16th centuries; characters personified virtues and vices n07018604 a medieval play representing episodes from the life of Christ n07018724 a play representing the Passion of Christ n07018824 an ancient Greek burlesque with a chorus of satyrs n07018931 a theatrical performance of a drama; "the play lasted two hours" n07019172 a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing n07019396 a short play presented before the main play n07019500 a drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall n07019633 a show in which the actors are puppets n07019743 a variety show in which the performers are made up in blackface n07019866 a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians n07020017 a revue with elaborate costuming n07020121 a series of extravagant revues produced by Flo Ziegfeld n07020239 a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances n07020423 a variety show with songs and comic acts etc. n07020538 an artistic form of nonverbal communication n07020763 the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes n07020895 an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner n07024607 a note or passage that is played pizzicato n07024705 music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment) n07024929 music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments n07025151 music that uses two or more different keys at the same time n07025302 music adapted to the understanding and taste of the majority n07025419 a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies n07025604 music created by African-American musicians; early forms were songs that had a melodic line and a strong rhythmic beat with repeated choruses n07025900 traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste n07026239 serious music performed by a small group of musicians n07026352 a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes n07026646 opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken n07026827 opera in which all the text is sung n07026920 opera in which the musical and dramatic elements are equally important; the music is appropriate to the action n07027090 a short amusing opera n07027180 the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords n07027458 a piece of harmonized music n07027651 a piece of music whose original harmony has been revised n07027805 harmony in which each chord has four notes that create four melodic lines n07027942 (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord; "the resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another dissonance" n07028221 (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord n07028373 a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she was humming an air from Beethoven" n07028797 a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas) n07028964 a melody that recurs and comes to represent a musical play or movie n07029088 a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program n07029247 (music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it" n07029581 a persistent but subordinate motif n07029682 a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music n07029819 (music) the presentation of a musical theme; "the initial statement of the sonata" n07030012 a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished n07030174 (counterpoint) a variation of a melody or part in which ascending intervals are replaced by descending intervals and vice versa n07030376 the statement of a theme in notes of greater duration (usually twice the length of the original) n07030549 the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original) n07030718 the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music; "he tried to sing the tenor part" n07030976 vocal music for several voices in independent parts (usually performed without accompaniment) n07031144 part music with one dominant voice (in a homophonic style) n07031276 the principal part of a duet (especially a piano duet) n07031401 the second or lower part of a duet (especially a piano duet) n07031534 a part written for a singer n07031636 the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music n07031752 a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts n07032026 a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody n07032206 an improvised musical accompaniment n07032292 the lowest part in polyphonic music n07032426 a short melody in the bass that is constantly repeated n07032556 a bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played n07032753 the appropriation of a new style (especially in popular music) by combining elements of different genres in order to appeal to a wider audience; "a jazz-classical crossover album" n07033007 genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies n07033245 a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response n07033433 (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass n07033613 a sequence of prayers constituting the Christian Eucharistic rite; "the priest said Mass" n07033753 a musical setting for a Mass; "they played a Mass composed by Beethoven" n07033913 a musical setting for a Mass celebrating the dead n07034035 a liturgical prayer (considered to be the essence of Jewish religion) that is recited at least twice daily by adult Jewish males to declare their faith; "as soon as Leonard learned to talk he was taught to recite the first words of the Shema, the creed of Judaism which originated on Sinai with Moses and is recited daily" n07034409 religious music used in a procession n07034516 bound collection of antiphons n07034634 a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone n07034865 (Judaism) a chant of praise (Psalms 113 through 118) used at Passover and Shabuoth and Sukkoth and Hanukkah and Rosh Hodesh n07035061 a chant to the Hindu god Krishna n07035153 a liturgical chant of the Roman Catholic Church n07035305 a melody used as the basis for a polyphonic composition n07035420 religious music for singing n07035598 a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States n07035747 joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ n07035870 a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) n07036203 a hymn or verse in Christian liturgy glorifying God n07036328 a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune n07036443 a hymn derived from the Bible n07036546 the first words of a medieval Latin hymn describing the Last Judgment (literally `day of wrath') n07036699 a wedding hymn n07036768 a revolutionary socialist anthem n07036862 (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity) n07037059 (Luke) the canticle of the Virgin Mary (from Luke 1:46 beginning `Magnificat anima mea Dominum') n07037232 a hymn that is sung at the end of a service as the clergy and choir withdraw n07037384 an ancient liturgical hymn n07037465 a musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements" n07038400 a piece of music that has been adapted for performance by a particular set of voices or instruments n07038615 an arrangement of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra or band n07038767 music intended to be performed by a musical instrument or group of instruments n07038910 the instruments called for in a musical score or arrangement for a band or orchestra n07039056 a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer n07039238 (music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) in which musical themes that were introduced earlier are repeated n07039478 the closing section of a musical composition n07039620 a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between acts of a drama or opera n07039770 a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner n07039949 a musical composition or musical passage to be performed at a somewhat quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro n07040148 a musical composition or musical passage to be performed moderately slow n07040292 a short movement coming between the major sections of a symphony n07040413 a composition of vocal music that is appropriate for opening church services n07040543 music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera n07040693 a composition for organ using a chorale as a basis for variations n07040820 orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio n07040939 a musical composition for one voice or instrument (with or without accompaniment) n07041125 composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance n07041344 a voluntary played at the end of a religious service n07041451 a musical composition for two performers n07041595 a musical composition for three performers n07041688 a musical composition for four performers n07041795 a musical composition for five performers n07041902 a musical composition written for six performers n07042023 a musical composition written for seven performers n07042137 a musical composition written for eight performers n07042249 a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text n07042405 an oratorio composed by Handel in 1742 n07042498 a light piece of music for piano n07042586 a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form n07042735 a funeral lament sung with loud wailing n07042862 a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts n07043026 a canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries) n07043275 a composition for orchestra and a soloist n07043389 a baroque composition for orchestra and a group of solo instruments n07043518 a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity n07043675 a musical form consisting of a theme repeated a fifth above or a fourth below its first statement n07043824 a musical composition that evokes rural life n07043968 a musical form that is often the last movement of a sonata n07044088 a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms n07044276 a sonata for piano n07044353 a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style n07044543 a musical composition of a free form usually incorporating several familiar themes n07044680 a short and simple sonata n07044760 a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra n07044917 a short section of a musical composition n07045245 a brief introductory passage to a piece of popular music n07045353 a short musical passage n07045519 (music) a group of notes connected by a slur n07045637 a musical phrase repeated over and over during a composition n07045788 a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation n07045928 the close of a musical section n07046030 a cadence (frequently ending church music) in which the chord of the subdominant precedes the chord of the tonic n07046218 a brilliant solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music n07046339 a major self-contained part of a symphony or sonata; "the second movement is slow and melodic" n07046543 (music) a composition or passage that is to be performed in a slow and dignified manner n07046737 (music) a composition or passage played in a slow tempo slightly faster than largo but slower than adagio n07046917 a fast movement (usually in triple time) n07047011 a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected n07047165 (music) an instrumental suite common in the 18th century n07047275 one of the variations contained in a partita n07047373 an orchestral composition based on literature or folk tales n07047505 a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources n07047679 a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano) n07047804 (music) a composition played in adagio tempo (slowly and gracefully); "they played the adagio too quickly" n07048000 a short musical composition with words; "a successful musical must have at least three good songs" n07048627 a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique; "a study in spiccato bowing" n07048782 alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts n07048928 a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school) n07049055 a song formally adopted as the anthem for a nation n07049205 the French national anthem n07049291 a poem written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 was set to music and adopted by Congress in 1931 as the national anthem of the United States n07049514 an elaborate song for solo voice n07049634 a short aria n07049713 a narrative song with a recurrent refrain n07049849 ballads sung by minstrels n07049931 a boating song sung by Venetian gondoliers n07050042 a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors n07050177 the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers n07050379 a set of nonsensical syllables used while humming a refrain n07050503 a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung) n07050619 a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person n07050827 a song celebrating the joys of drinking; sung at drinking parties n07050952 a song that is traditionally sung by the common people of a region and forms part of their culture n07051185 a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes n07051441 a sad Portuguese folksong n07051517 a flattened third or seventh n07051620 a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano n07051728 a song about love or expressing love for another person n07051851 a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep n07051975 the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number; "his compositions always started with the lyrics"; "he wrote both words and music"; "the song uses colloquial language" n07052291 a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem n07052619 the lyric of a love song n07052700 a song that was formerly popular n07052799 a song with two or more voice parts n07052925 an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form n07053089 a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time; "they enjoyed singing rounds" n07053364 a song in celebration of a marriage n07053491 a song in which a line or phrase is repeated as the refrain n07053606 a song (sometimes improvised) sung by guests at a banquet n07053732 a song characteristically played outside the house of a woman n07053884 a popular song concerned with disappointment in love n07053993 a usually rhythmical song to accompany repetitious work n07054122 a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple n07054336 music written for a ballet n07054433 music to dance to n07054994 music written in the bolero rhythm of the beguine dance n07055103 music written in the rhythm of the bolero dance n07055203 music composed for dancing the carioca n07055295 music composed for dancing the conga n07055401 guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco n07055502 music composed in quadruple time for dancing the gavotte n07055612 music composed in duple time for dancing the habanera n07055720 music for dancing the hornpipe n07055805 music in three-four time for dancing a jig n07055923 music in triple time for dancing the landler n07056021 music composed for dancing the mazurka n07056113 a stately piece of music composed for dancing the minuet; often incorporated into a sonata or suite n07056265 music in march time composed for dancing the paso doble; often played at bull fights n07056406 music composed for dancing the pavane n07056504 music performed for dancing the polka n07056593 music for dancing the quadrille n07056680 music composed for dancing a reel n07056764 syncopated music in duple time for dancing the rumba n07056895 music composed for dancing the samba n07057001 music composed for dancing the saraband n07057095 music performed for dancing the schottische n07057196 20th century music that uses a definite order of notes as a thematic basis for a musical composition n07057385 music (especially dance music) that has a syncopated rhythm n07057539 a type of serial music introduced by Arnold Schoenberg; uses a tone row formed by the twelve semitones of the chromatic scale (and inverted or backward versions of the row) n07057829 music written in duple time for dancing the tango n07057948 music composed in six-eight time for dancing the tarantella n07058064 a style of fast heavy electronic dance music usually without vocals n07058184 music composed in triple time for waltzing n07058296 genre of music written for marching; "Sousa wrote the best marches" n07058468 brisk marching music suitable for troops marching in a military parade n07058668 military march accompanying quick time n07058762 martial music with variations; to be played by bagpipes n07058871 a march to be played for processions n07059028 a slow march to be played for funeral processions n07059150 a march to be played for a wedding procession n07059255 any genre of music having wide appeal (but usually only for a short time) n07059626 popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques n07059821 popular dance music of Brazil; derived from the practices of the macumba religious cult n07059962 music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love n07060167 the traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community n07060440 a simple style of folk music heard mostly in the southern United States; usually played on stringed instruments n07060697 a genre of popular music composed for ballroom dancing n07060844 music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano) n07060976 a style of dance music popular in the 1920s; similar to New Orleans jazz but played by large bands n07061180 a kind of danceable music popular among black South Africans; includes a whistle among its instruments n07061334 folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul) n07061677 a genre (usually a cappella) of Black vocal-harmony music of the 1950s that evolved in New York City from gospel singing; characterized by close four-part harmonies; the name derived from some of the nonsense syllables sung by the backup n07061968 a secular form of gospel that was a major Black musical genre in the 1960s and 1970s; "soul was politically significant during the Civil Rights movement" n07062190 a type of country music played at a rapid tempo on banjos and guitars n07062315 country music originating in mountainous regions of southern United States n07062451 music performed for square dancing n07062550 music of southern Louisiana that combines French dance melodies with Caribbean music and blues n07062697 a genre of popular music that originated in New Orleans around 1900 and developed through increasingly complex styles n07063101 an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940) n07063249 an instrumental version of the blues (especially for piano) n07063413 jazz that is restrained and fluid and marked by intricate harmonic structures often lagging slightly behind the beat n07063585 an earthy type of jazz combining it with blues and soul; has a heavy bass line that accentuates the first beat in the bar n07063775 jazz that is emotionally charged and intense and marked by strong rhythms and improvisation n07063921 any of various styles of jazz that appeared after 1940 n07064055 genre of African-American music of the 1980s and 1990s in which rhyming lyrics are chanted to a musical accompaniment; several forms of rap have emerged n07064315 a combination of blues and jazz that was developed in the United States by Black musicians; an important precursor of rock 'n' roll n07064537 a fusion of black music and country music that was popular in the 1950s; sometimes described as blues with a country beat n07064715 a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of black rhythm-and-blues with white country-and-western; "rock is a generic term for the range of styles that evolved out of rock'n'roll." n07065149 loud and harsh sounding rock music with a strong beat; lyrics usually involve violent or fantastic imagery n07065333 a style of rock music that emerged in the 1970s; associated with attempts to combine rock with jazz and other forms; intended for listening and not dancing n07065562 a musical style that emerged in the 1960s; rock music inspired by or related to drug-induced experience n07065740 rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock n07065932 traditional jazz as revived in the 1950s n07066042 a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz n07066285 popular music originating in the West Indies; repetitive bass riffs and regular chords played on the off beat by a guitar n07066459 a style of popular music in the 1950s; based on American folk music and played on guitars and improvised percussion instruments n07066659 a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period; "all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper" n07067591 the manner of speaking to another individual; "he failed in his manner of address to the captain" n07067760 a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) n07067876 the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father' n07068048 triteness or triviality of style n07068133 the juxtaposition of morbid and farcical elements (in writing or drama) to give a disturbing effect n07068324 an affected elegance of style that was introduced into Spanish literature by the poet Gongora n07068473 an artistic device or effect; "the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree" n07068631 (music) the section of a composition or movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes are developed and elaborated n07068844 something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect n07069002 medical jargon n07069074 using the technical language of ecology to make the user seem ecologically aware n07069210 powerful and effective language; "his eloquence attracted a large congregation"; "fluency in spoken and written English is essential"; "his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police" n07069517 any artificially elegant style of language n07069632 the jargon of European community documents and regulations n07069747 a want of animation or brilliance; "the almost self-conscious flatness of Hemingway's style" n07069948 the style of expressing yourself; "he suggested a better formulation"; "his manner of expression showed how much he cared" n07070321 incomprehensible or pompous jargon of specialists n07070429 high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation; "the grandiosity of his prose"; "an excessive ornateness of language" n07070779 using the abbreviated style of headline writers n07070883 an expression of respect; "the Japanese use many honorifics" n07071017 specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject n07071250 the style in which newspapers are written n07071366 a style that uses the abstruse technical vocabulary of the law n07071483 your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally; "his manner of speaking was quite abrupt"; "her speech was barren of southernisms"; "I detected a slight accent in his speech" n07071942 an expressive style of music n07072195 the style of writing characteristic of some government officials: formal and obscure n07072337 a style that has the power to evoke feelings n07072434 matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression n07072587 using language loaded with psychological terminology n07072698 using language effectively to please or persuade n07072838 language or humor that is down-to-earth; "the saltiness of their language was inappropriate"; "self-parody and saltiness riddled their core genre" n07073071 the expression of one's individuality (usually through creative activities) n07073208 expressing in coherent verbal form; "the articulation of my feelings"; "I gave voice to my feelings" n07073447 the use of an archaic expression n07075006 standard formulations uniformly found in certain types of legal documents or news stories n07075172 a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech n07080778 the appropriate word or expression n07080868 the activity of expressing something in words n07081043 the words that are spoken in the activity of verbalization n07081177 a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language n07081345 an expression that is characteristic of English as spoken by Americans n07081473 an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English) n07081646 a word or phrase borrowed from French n07081739 the manner in which something is expressed in words; "use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton n07082025 the use of manner of speaking to communicate particular meanings n07082198 a manner of speaking; "he spoke with a thick tongue"; "she has a glib tongue" n07082346 a bitter or critical manner of speaking n07082444 a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people n07082573 the quality of a person's voice; "he began in a conversational tone"; "he spoke in a nervous tone of voice" n07082819 a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling; "there was a note of uncertainty in his voice" n07082972 the fullness of a tone of voice; "there is a musky roundness to his wordiness" n07083136 a quiet or hushed tone of voice; "spoke in undertones" n07083246 an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture n07083441 the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written); "a barrage of questions"; "a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake" n07083732 the patterns of stress and intonation in a language n07083958 a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified n07084166 rise and fall of the voice pitch n07084428 intonations characteristic of questions and requests and statements n07084560 an unchanging intonation n07084747 a single tone repeated with different words or different rhythms (especially in rendering liturgical texts) n07084927 a regular and monotonous rising and falling intonation n07085072 a break or pause (usually for sense) in the middle of a verse line n07085210 the continuation of a syntactic unit from one line of verse into the next line without a pause n07085375 the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable" n07085786 the use or application of an accent; the relative prominence of syllables in a phrase or utterance n07085961 emphasis that results from pitch rather than loudness n07086088 the distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word n07086215 the distribution of stresses within a sentence n07086323 the arrangement of spoken words alternating stressed and unstressed elements; "the rhythm of Frost's poetry" n07086518 the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music; "the piece has a fast rhythm"; "the conductor set the beat" n07086861 a loud steady beat n07086972 the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward) n07087102 an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure) n07087223 a musical rhythm accenting a normally weak beat n07087346 a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech n07087508 (music) a short recitative that is melodic but is not an aria n07087641 a musical passage moving from one key to another n07087777 pompous or pretentious talk or writing n07087940 using long words n07088053 the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation" n07088319 technical jargon from computing and other high-tech subjects n07088438 a neatly short and concise expressive style n07088645 a distinctive spoken or written expression; "John's succinct turn of phrase persuaded her that it would not be a good idea" n07088868 a witty or ingenious turn of phrase; "he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit" n07089024 terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words n07089276 an expressive style that is direct and to the point; "the crispness of his reply" n07089431 the use of brief expressions n07089531 terseness of expression n07089622 a distinctive style or manner; "he continued in this vein for several minutes" n07089751 an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words n07090019 overabundance of words n07090108 boring verbosity n07090379 a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things n07090573 pompously embellished language n07090721 verboseness resulting from excessive repetitions n07090938 repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission n07091087 using more words than necessary; "a tiny little child" n07091214 useless repetition; "to say that something is `adequate enough' is a tautology" n07091385 (logic) a statement that is necessarily true; "the statement `he is brave or he is not brave' is a tautology" n07091587 a shortened form of a word or phrase n07091737 abbreviation of a word by omitting the final sound or sounds; "the British get `pud' from `pudding' by apocope" n07091902 a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name n07092158 a style of expressing yourself in writing n07092356 an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse; "the essay was in the form of a dialogue"; "he first sketches the plot in outline form" n07092592 literature in metrical form n07093158 poetry celebrating the deeds of some hero n07093273 any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling n07093489 the art or practice of writing verse n07093603 the form or metrical composition of a poem n07093759 a metrical adaptation of something (e.g., of a prose text) n07093895 (prosody) a system of versification n07094093 (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse n07094355 the absence of a syllable in the last foot of a line or verse n07094508 analysis of verse into metrical patterns n07094621 a poetic rhythm that imitates the rhythm of speech n07094731 the usual (iambic) meter of a ballad n07094843 (prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm n07095148 a metrical unit with stressed-unstressed-unstressed syllables n07095280 a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables n07095390 a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed-stressed syllables n07095516 a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed-unstressed syllables (e.g., `remember') n07095653 a metrical unit with stressed-unstressed syllables n07095775 a metrical unit with stressed-stressed syllables n07095895 a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed syllables n07096029 a verse line having four metrical feet n07096142 a verse line having five metrical feet n07096237 a verse line having six metrical feet n07096330 a verse line having eight metrical feet n07096425 a verse line having eight syllables or a poem of octosyllabic lines n07096569 a verse line having ten syllables n07096661 correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds) n07096995 a rhyme between words in the same line n07097094 use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse; "around the rock the ragged rascal ran" n07097346 the repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words n07097548 the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words n07097707 a two-syllable rhyme; "`ended' and `blended' form a double rhyme" n07097831 a stanza form having seven lines of iambic pentameter; introduced by Chaucer n07097965 a stanza of eight lines of heroic verse with the rhyme scheme abababcc n07098093 an imperfect rhyme (e.g., `love' and `move') n07098193 a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance) n07098989 an abrupt change within a sentence from one syntactic structure to another n07099135 the omission of conjunctions where they would normally be used n07099271 the repeated use of the same word or word pattern as a rhetorical device n07099598 repetition of the final words of a sentence or line at the beginning of the next n07099752 repetition after intervening words n07099844 repetition of a group of words in reverse order n07099965 recapitulation of the main ideas of a speech (especially in reverse order) n07100113 repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc. n07100253 the doubling of a word or phrase (as for rhetorical effect) n07100387 (rhetoric) repetition to gain special emphasis or extend meaning n07100522 repetition of a word in a different case or inflection in the same sentence; "My own heart's heart" n07100678 repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses n07100815 using a pronoun or similar word instead of repeating a word used earlier n07100942 repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning and another at the end of successive clauses, i.e., simultaneous use of anaphora and epistrophe n07101140 the reversal of the normal order of words n07101250 the use of a word in a sense opposite to its normal sense (especially in irony) n07101406 the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance n07101557 substitution of a title for a name n07101649 mentioning something by saying it will not be mentioned n07101778 breaking off in the middle of a sentence (as by writers of realistic conversations) n07101937 address to an absent or imaginary person n07102034 strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths') n07102271 inversion in the second of two parallel phrases n07102373 arrangement of clauses in ascending order of forcefulness n07102483 interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition n07102593 (theater) irony that occurs when the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play n07102802 an exclamatory rhetorical device; "O tempore! O mores" n07102945 special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g. n07103106 a substitution of part of speech or gender or number or tense etc. (e.g., editorial `we' for `I') n07103258 immediate rephrasing for intensification or justification; "Seems, madam! Nay, it is" n07103402 a rhetorical device in which the speaker reproaches the audience in order to incite or convince them n07103558 use of two conjoined nouns instead of a noun and modifier n07103671 reversal of the syntactic relation of two words (as in `her beauty's face') n07103802 reversal of normal word order (as in `cheese I love') n07103912 use of a series of subjects with a single predicate n07104020 use of a series of parallel clauses (as in `I came, I saw, I conquered') n07104149 reversal of normal order of two words or sentences etc. (as in `bred and born') n07104292 understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary); "saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes" n07104574 using words that imitate the sound they denote n07104733 suggesting by deliberately concise treatment that much of significance is omitted n07104912 juxtaposing words having a common derivation (as in `sense and sensibility') n07105045 using several conjunctions in close succession, especially where some might be omitted (as in `he ran and jumped and laughed for joy') n07105238 anticipating and answering objections in advance n07105342 a comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel n07105475 language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense n07106113 an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things n07106246 a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs n07106502 extravagant exaggeration n07106651 conventional metaphoric name for something, used especially in Old English and Old Norse poetry n07106800 a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity n07107083 a metaphor that has occurred so often that it has become a new meaning of the expression (e.g., `he is a snake' may once have been a metaphor but after years of use it has died and become a new sense of the word `snake') n07107381 a combination of two or more metaphors that together produce a ridiculous effect n07107522 a metaphor that exploits a similarity between experiences in different sense modalities n07107676 substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads') n07107896 substituting metonymy of one figurative sense for another n07108010 conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence') n07108123 representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature n07108282 a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as') n07108453 substituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one or vice versa n07108657 use of a word to govern two or more words though agreeing in number or case etc. with only one n07108807 use of a word to govern two or more words though appropriate to only one; "`Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma" n07109019 communication that relies on hearing n07109196 (language) communication by word of mouth; "his speech was garbled"; "he uttered harsh language"; "he recorded the spoken language of the streets" n07109730 the words that are spoken; "I listened to his words very closely" n07109847 the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication n07110457 the exchange of spoken words; "they were perfectly comfortable together without speech" n07110615 the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract; "a singer takes good care of his voice"; "the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations" n07111047 (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language n07111510 (linguistics) the phonemes (or strings of phonemes) that constitute the various allomorphs of a morpheme n07111711 (linguistics) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language n07111933 (linguistics) any of various acoustically different forms of the same phoneme n07112103 a vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song) n07112282 a degree of ablaut n07112364 a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another n07112550 a speech sound made with the vocal tract open n07112805 the system of accentuation used in a particular language n07112942 the system of consonants used in a particular language n07113080 the morphophonemics of a particular language n07113192 the system of phonemes recognized in a language n07113337 the system of phones used in a particular language n07113491 the pattern of syllable formation in a particular language n07113625 a system of tenses used in a particular language n07113732 the system of tones used in a particular language or dialect of a tone language n07113903 the system of vowels used in a particular language n07114023 a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables n07114154 a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant n07114284 a vowel that ends a stem and precedes an inflection n07114409 a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant n07114535 a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast') n07114712 a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel n07114870 a mark placed below or near a consonant (as in Hebrew or Arabic) to indicate the spoken vowel n07115021 a speech sound that is not a vowel n07115381 a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant n07115493 a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge n07115684 a consonant that is produced with a partial or complete blockage of the airflow from the lungs through the nose or mouth n07115914 a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it; "his stop consonants are too aspirated" n07116304 the initial occluded phase of a stop consonant n07116443 the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant n07116641 the conversion of a simple stop consonant into an affricate n07116758 a consonant pronounced with aspiration n07116869 a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath n07117007 a consonant whose articulation involves movement of the lips n07117193 a consonant whose articulation involves the lips and teeth n07117333 a consonant that is articulated using both lips; /p/ or /b/ or /w/ n07117472 a stop consonant that is produced with the lips n07117595 a stop consonant articulated by releasing pressure at the glottis; as in the sudden onset of a vowel n07117788 the insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunciation easier; "the insertion of a vowel in the plural of the word `bush' is epenthesis" n07118002 the act of nasalizing; the utterance of sounds modulated by the nasal resonators n07118210 a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu) n07118367 consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract n07118554 a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract n07118747 a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh) n07118990 a composite speech sound consisting of a stop and a fricative articulated at the same point (as `ch' in `chair' and `j' in `joy') n07119211 a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed n07119358 a speech sound produced with both the oral and nasal passages open (as French nasal vowels) n07119521 a consonant that is produced with the tongue and other speech organs n07119643 a frictionless continuant that is not a nasal consonant (especially `l' and `r') n07119776 a doubled or long consonant; "the `n' in `thinness' is a geminate" n07119897 a consonant produced without sound from the vocal cords n07120025 a consonant produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate n07120176 a consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat n07120364 a speech sound accompanied by sound from the vocal cords n07120524 a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" n07121157 a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain" n07121361 a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway" n07121904 an extravagantly loud outcry; "she screamed blue murder" n07122018 a cry expressing disapproval n07122118 loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd" n07122409 a shout to attract attention; "he gave a great halloo but no one heard him" n07122555 a loud raucous cry (as of an owl) n07122639 a cry of praise or adoration (to God) n07122730 a loud outcry of protest or complaint; "the announcement of the election recount caused a lot of noise"; "whatever it was he didn't like it and he was going to let them know by making as loud a noise as he could" n07123012 sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors" n07123288 a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement n07123404 a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle n07123552 uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement n07123710 a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto n07123870 a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt n07124172 blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred) n07124340 an offensive or indecent word or phrase n07124736 lewd or obscene talk or writing; "it was smoking-room bawdry"; "they published a collection of Elizabethan bawdy" n07124928 a preoccupation with obscenity (especially that dealing with excrement or excretory functions) n07125096 profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" n07125367 a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog) n07125523 an abrupt excited utterance; "she gave an exclamation of delight"; "there was much exclaiming over it" n07125786 a word used in exclamations of confusion; "what the devil"; "the deuce with it"; "the dickens you say" n07125958 an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion n07126116 an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof n07126228 a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line n07126383 an utterance expressing pain or disapproval n07126521 the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. n07126734 a long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect" n07127006 the sound of laughing n07127252 a soft indistinct utterance n07127350 loud convulsive laughter n07127451 a loud laugh suggestive of a hen's cackle n07127563 a soft partly suppressed laugh n07127693 a foolish or nervous laugh n07127790 a burst of deep loud hearty laughter n07127911 a loud laugh that sounds like a horse neighing n07128060 a disrespectful laugh n07128225 a nervous restrained laugh n07128322 calling out the name of a person (especially by a loudspeaker system); "the public address system in the hospital was used for paging" n07128527 vulgar or irreverent speech or action n07128692 the way a word or a language is customarily spoken; "the pronunciation of Chinese is difficult for foreigners"; "that is the correct pronunciation" n07128946 the manner in which someone utters a word; "they are always correcting my pronunciation" n07129202 pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound n07129422 the utterance of sounds expressing great joy n07129602 an utterance made by exhaling audibly n07129758 a vicious angry growl n07129867 the utterance of intelligible speech n07130050 something spoken; "he could hear them uttering merry speeches" n07130183 an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage) n07130341 speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords n07130580 a loud whisper that can be overheard; on the stage it is heard by the audience but it supposed to be inaudible to the rest of the cast n07130774 uttering in an irritated tone n07130918 incorrect pronunciation n07131022 two words are homographs if they are spelled the same way but differ in meaning (e.g. fair) n07131169 two words are homophones if they are pronounced the same way but differ in meaning or spelling or both (e.g. bare and bear) n07131366 the same pronunciation for words of different origins n07131511 distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldn't suppress his contemptuous accent"; "she had a very clear speech pattern" n07131741 a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels n07131854 the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech n07132226 an articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth n07132415 the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience n07132634 indistinct enunciation n07132729 (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle') n07132937 the articulatory process whereby the pronunciation of a word or morpheme changes when it is followed immediately by another (especially in fluent speech) n07133143 indistinct articulation; "judging from the thickness of his speech he had been drinking heavily" n07133313 an expression that is difficult to articulate clearly; "`rubber baby buggy bumper' is a tongue twister" n07133477 the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula; "he pronounced his R's with a distinct trill" n07133701 the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. n07134179 a lively or heated interchange of ideas and opinions n07134287 conversational speech used to communicate sociability more than information n07134445 communication between individuals n07134575 sharing thoughts and feelings n07134706 a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one); "they had a bitter exchange" n07134850 an informal conversation n07135080 light informal conversation for social occasions n07135450 a conversation that spreads personal information about other people n07135627 spreading malicious gossip n07135734 an exchange of ideas via conversation; "let's have more work and less talk around here" n07136098 insincere talk about religion or morals n07136206 a conversation between two persons n07136315 an intimate talk in private; "he took me aside for a little heart-to-heart" n07136469 (Yiddish) a warm heart-to-heart talk n07136578 talk about your business that only others in the same business can understand n07136711 empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk; "that's a lot of wind"; "don't give me any of that jazz" n07136940 noisy talk n07137129 idle or foolish and irrelevant talk n07137315 inconsequential conversation; "they traded a few nothings as they parted" n07137461 inconsequential expressions of affection; "he whispered sweet nothings into her ear" n07137622 social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc. n07137733 formal conversation n07137807 extended treatment of particulars; "the essay contained too much detail" n07137950 a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic n07138085 an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased" n07138504 a report of a discourse in which deictic terms are modified appropriately (e.g., "he said `I am a fool' would be modified to `he said he is a fool'") n07138736 a report of the exact words used in a discourse (e.g., "he said `I am a fool'") n07138915 a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting); "consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour" n07139151 a discussion (spoken or written) that enlarges on a topic or theme at length or in detail n07139316 discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of'); "his poetry contains much talk about love and anger" n07139532 a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision n07139700 a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action n07139873 the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions; "expressions of good will"; "he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas"; "the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours" n07140237 a blunt expression of views; "I told him cold turkey" n07140348 (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another; "I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage" n07140659 an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it" n07140978 a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" n07141319 argument about words or the meaning of words n07141437 a negotiation between enemies n07141537 voluble conversation n07141644 conversation in a situation where feelings can be expressed and criticized or supported n07141789 overheard conversation (especially overheard cellphone conversation) n07141922 conversation during a meal n07142005 a conversation over the telephone n07142107 a private conversation between two people n07142242 intimate conversation between lovers (typically occurring in bed) n07142365 (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question; "the deliberations of the jury" n07142566 a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic n07142924 an informal discussion (usually among men) n07143044 a conversation especially a formal one n07143137 a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question; "frequent consultations with his lawyer"; "a consultation of several medical specialists" n07143450 (law) a courtroom conference between the lawyers and the judge that is held out of the jury's hearing n07143624 a conference (usually with someone important); "he had a consultation with the judge"; "he requested an audience with the king" n07143869 discussion of a subject of public interest by a group of persons forming a panel usually before an audience n07144039 discussion of an event after it has occurred n07144190 free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest; "such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion" n07144416 (informal) a quick private conference n07144571 a press conference or interview in which a government official explains to reporters the background of an action or policy; "the secretary gave us a backgrounder on public health issues" n07144834 a conference at which press and tv reporters ask questions of a politician or other celebrity n07145026 (law) a conference held before the trial begins to bring the parties together to outline discovery proceedings and to define the issues to be tried; more useful in civil than in criminal cases n07145314 a meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views; "a roundtable on the future of computing" n07145508 a meeting for execution of a group's functions; "it was the opening session of the legislature" n07145783 an extended session (as on a college campus) for lectures and discussion on an important and usually controversial issue n07145958 a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television n07146190 a session as of a legislature or court n07146300 meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity n07146534 a clinic for people with reading disabilities n07146640 a meeting at which basketball players receive special evaluation and instruction n07146784 a meeting at which baseball players receive special evaluation and instruction; "a summer baseball clinic for promising young players" n07146980 a meeting at which hockey players receive special evaluation and instruction n07147116 a session (usually of a legislative body) that is closed to the public n07147267 a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken; "the investigative committee will hold hearings in Chicago" n07147511 a hearing held by the US Senate to gather information on whether to approve or reject candidates for high federal office who are nominated by the president n07147733 a session (as of executives or advisors) to discuss policy or strategy or to solve problems or exchange ideas n07147902 a session that is held in addition to the regular sessions n07148022 a session of intensive tuition given by a tutor to an individual or to a small number of students n07148192 a discussion intended to produce an agreement; "the buyout negotiation lasted several days"; "they disagreed but kept an open dialogue"; "talks between Israelis and Palestinians" n07148573 negotiation between nations n07148828 diplomacy influenced by economic considerations n07148938 diplomacy in which the nations threaten to use force in order to obtain their objectives n07149107 the explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country; "territorial disputes were resolved in Guatemala's recognition of Belize in 1991" n07149348 international negotiations conducted by a mediator who frequently flies back and forth between the negotiating parties; "Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East" n07149582 negotiations between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics opened in 1969 in Helsinki designed to limit both countries' stock of nuclear weapons n07149836 the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement n07150023 negotiation between an employer and trade union n07150138 an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) n07150328 a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal n07150499 negotiation accompanied by mutual concessions and shrewd bargaining n07150644 a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party n07150850 (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management) n07151122 any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration n07151285 mediation by an umpire n07151380 a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression" n07151892 an expression that relates to anatomy n07152027 a locution or pronunciation peculiar to the southern United States n07152151 a very short speech; usually on radio or television n07152259 a favorite saying of a sect or political group n07152463 a phrase that has become a catchword n07152590 a commonly repeated word or phrase; "she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra" n07152752 a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'" n07152948 a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits n07153130 a short pithy instructive saying n07153385 a short pithy saying expressing a general truth n07153502 humorous axiom stating that anything that can go wrong will go wrong n07153641 a moral maxim n07153727 a witty saying n07153838 a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people n07154046 a trite or obvious remark n07154243 an obvious truth n07154330 an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up n07154666 a rural idiom or expression n07154760 sayings of Jesus not recorded in the canonical Gospels n07154868 a correct expression that takes the place of a popular but incorrect expression; "he preferred his erroneous but pleasing mumpsimus to the correct sumpsimus" n07155081 speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community n07155426 the developing speech of a young child n07155531 an adult's imitation of the speech of a young child n07155661 the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; "the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English"; "he has a strong German accent"; "it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy" n07156091 the use of misspellings to identify a colloquial or uneducated speaker n07156219 a regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard n07156375 a phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality n07156497 a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region n07156693 the language or speech of one individual at a particular period in life n07156819 a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation) n07157000 language characterized by terseness and ellipsis as in telegrams n07157123 the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language) n07157273 a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo" n07159276 slang that replaces words with rhyming words or expressions and then typically omits the rhyming component; "Cockney rhyming slang" n07159467 informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; "their speech was full of slang expressions" n07159791 a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese" n07160116 a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect n07160296 an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil n07160424 an evil spell; "a witch put a curse on his whole family"; "he put the whammy on me" n07160635 speech intended for reproduction in writing n07160752 speech you make to yourself n07160883 the use of language to perform some act n07161429 the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal" n07161613 offer by an employer to contract to pay an employee at a given rate n07161741 an offer of marriage n07161912 an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors) n07162059 an informal reference to a marriage proposal; "he was ready to pop the question" n07162194 something proposed (such as a plan or assumption) n07162424 a proposal offered as an alternative to an earlier proposal n07162545 a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations n07162680 a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse" n07162975 a new proposal; "they resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives" n07163110 a proposal of something previously rejected; "they avoided a re-introduction of the old terminology" n07163272 the first presentation of a bill in a legislature n07163381 the second presentation of a bill in a legislature; to approve its general principles (Britain) or to discuss a committee's report and take a vote (US) n07163593 a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote; "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question" n07163803 a motion calling for an immediate vote on the main question under discussion by a deliberative assembly n07163988 an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her" n07164163 a suggestion of some quality; "there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone"; "he detected a ghost of a smile on her face" n07164349 a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; "she rejected his advances" n07164546 something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds" n07164972 an offer made by someone who has rejected a prior offer n07165086 a formal proposal to buy at a specified price n07165298 a bid that is higher than preceding bids n07165410 a bid to buy all of a person's holdings n07165506 a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise; "a prospectus should contain the facts that an investor needs to make an informed decision" n07165778 a first draft of a prospectus; must be clearly marked to indicate that parts may be changed in the final prospectus; "because some portions of the cover page are printed in red ink a preliminary prospectus is sometimes called a red herring" n07166101 an offer to buy shares in a corporation (usually above the market price) for cash or securities or both n07166281 the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property n07166432 an offering of common stock to existing shareholders who hold subscription rights or pre-emptive rights that entitle them to buy newly issued shares at a discount from the price at which they will be offered to the public later; "the investment banker who handles a rights offering usually agrees to buy any shares not bought by shareholders" n07166851 a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising; "they are having a special on pork chops" n07167041 a monetary reward for helping to catch a criminal; "the cattle thief has a price on his head" n07167186 something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace n07167326 an offer of two for the price of one n07167415 the act of presenting a proposal n07167578 something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition); "several of his submissions were rejected by publishers"; "what was the date of submission of your proposal?" n07167954 the entering of a legal document into the public record; "he filed a complaint"; "he filed his tax return" n07168131 an authoritative direction or instruction to do something n07168486 a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command n07168623 (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed; "the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London" n07168983 an order from a superior officer for troops to depart n07169098 an order to appear in person at a given place and time n07169242 a verbal command for action; "when I give the word, charge!" n07169353 an order to report for military duty n07169480 a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something; "the judge's charge to the jury" n07169743 an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge n07169848 something that is commanded n07169970 the biblical commandments of Moses n07170080 a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives" n07170282 a directive issued by the President of the United States; usually addressed to all heads of departments and agencies n07170467 a formal command or admonition n07170572 an authoritative command or request n07170660 a magical command; used by Ali Baba n07170753 an explanation that results from interpreting something; "the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence" n07171206 an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; "the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook" n07171513 clarification that follows from the removal of ambiguity n07171666 disambiguation of the sense of a polysemantic word n07171785 personal interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible) using your own ideas n07171940 an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) n07172117 the endeavor of a Moslem scholar to derive a rule of divine law from the Koran and Hadith without relying on the views of other scholars; by the end of the 10th century theologians decided that debate on such matters would be closed and Muslim theology and law were frozen; "some reform-minded Islamic scholars believe that reopening ijtihad is a prerequisite for the survival of Islam" n07172557 a passage from the Bible that is used as the subject of a sermon; "the preacher chose a text from Psalms to introduce his sermon" n07172756 a discussion that provides additional information n07172979 elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings" n07173258 an interpretation based on the exact wording n07173389 a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention); "he followed instructions to the letter"; "he obeyed the letter of the law" n07173585 an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint; "his version of the fight was different from mine" n07173766 a particular interpretation or performance; "on that reading it was an insult"; "he was famous for his reading of Mozart" n07173959 an interpretation of a text or action; "they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct" n07174138 an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence n07174260 an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable n07174433 putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning" n07174785 a very embarrassing misunderstanding n07174877 a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately) n07175102 misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading n07175241 the verbal act of agreeing n07175575 agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly" n07175863 consent by a patient to undergo a medical or surgical treatment or to participate in an experiment after the patient understands the risks involved n07176073 (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract) n07176243 the act of conceding or yielding n07176499 you advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent; "he had a bye in the first round" n07176682 agreement of results or opinions n07176804 concurrence of opinion; "we are in accord with your proposal" n07176962 agreement on a secret plot n07177111 collusion; "in cahoots with" n07177192 agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly); "accession to such demands would set a dangerous precedent"; "assenting to the Congressional determination" n07177437 a settlement of differences; "they reached an accommodation with Japan" n07177622 a final settlement; "the conclusion of a business deal"; "the conclusion of the peace treaty" n07177772 the written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance n07177924 a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it n07178182 resolution of a dispute prior to the rendering of a final decision by the trial court n07178337 (matrimonial law) the division of property owned or acquired by marriage partners during their marriage n07178525 the settlement of a debt by paying less than the amount demanded in exchange for extinguishing the debt n07178698 an agreement on the terms on which an employee will leave n07178839 a lucrative severance agreement offered to an employee (usually as an incentive to retire) n07178992 an agreement by two or more people to commit suicide together at a given place and time; "the two lovers killed themselves in a suicide pact" n07179192 a temporary accommodation of a disagreement between parties pending a permanent settlement n07179342 an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'" n07179609 an agreement in 1820 between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States concerning the extension of slavery into new territories n07179820 agreement expressed by (or as if expressed by) signing your name n07179943 making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it; "the ratification of the treaty"; "confirmation of the appointment" n07180183 agreement of opinions n07180372 a speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?" n07180570 (law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.) n07180787 the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing n07181043 a hostile disagreement face-to-face n07181208 disagreement; especially disagreement with the government n07181358 a difference of opinion n07181453 lack of harmony or correspondence n07181546 disagreement among those expected to cooperate n07181713 discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions n07181842 discord that splits a group n07181935 a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats" n07182367 a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted n07182485 a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument n07182614 an outburst of controversy; "the incident triggered a political firestorm" n07182744 an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage n07182888 an argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence n07183000 a conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals; "a collision of interests" n07183151 a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument" n07183660 a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma) n07183853 a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations n07184024 a difference between the views of young people and their parents n07184149 an angry dispute; "they had a quarrel"; "they had words" n07184391 an intense verbal dispute; "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate" n07184545 noisy quarrel n07184652 a silly altercation n07184735 a quarrel about petty points n07184965 a serious quarrel (especially one that ends a friendship) n07185076 the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance" n07185325 the verbal act of requesting n07185668 a request for payment; "the notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting" n07185870 an expression of some desire or inclination; "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"; "his crying was an indirect request for attention" n07186148 a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something; "an invitation to lunch"; "she threw the invitation away" n07186528 a request to be present; "they came at his bidding" n07186661 a colloquial expression for invitation; "he didn't get no invite to the party" n07186828 earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm" n07187150 a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something n07187297 impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace n07187486 an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions n07187638 a humble request for help from someone in authority n07187773 an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status; "a solicitation to the king for relief" n07187996 a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person) n07188238 the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan); "he watched the beggar trying to make a touch" n07188385 insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree" n07188570 a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank n07188685 a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship" n07188979 a onetime custom during courtship of unmarried couples occupying the same bed without undressing n07189130 reverent petition to a deity n07189411 a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection n07189562 a spoken blessing n07189633 a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England n07189779 prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday n07189932 a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster n07190039 a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace" n07190188 a prayer to God on behalf of another person n07190290 a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service n07190474 a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church n07190584 a prayer for the repose of the soul of a dead person n07190693 a request; "many calls for Christmas stories"; "not many calls for buggywhips" n07190840 a call to return; "the recall of our ambassador" n07190941 request for payment of a debt; "they submitted their charges at the end of each month" n07191162 a document that must be accepted and paid by another person n07191279 an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention were unceasing" n07191569 a demand by a sentry for a password or identification n07191696 a final peremptory demand n07191777 continual and persistent demands n07191950 scrupulous or exaggerated insistence on purity or correctness (especially in language); "linguistic purisms" n07192129 a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty" n07192240 the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use n07192511 a demand for a show of hands in a card game; "after two raises there was a call" n07192661 a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement n07192845 the wage demanded from management for workers by their union representatives n07192990 a request by children on Halloween; they pass from door to door asking for goodies and threatening to play tricks on those who refuse n07193184 a request for information n07193405 questioning a statement and demanding an explanation; "his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy" n07193596 an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present" n07193958 formal systematic questioning n07194293 a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views n07194499 (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office n07194676 a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals) n07194811 interrogation often accompanied by torture to extort information or a confession n07194950 (law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination n07195241 (law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness n07195404 (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination n07195630 a question asked in cross-examination n07195765 a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination n07195969 a question that can be answered by yes or no n07196075 the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists; "my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds" n07196405 an interview to determine whether an applicant is suitable for a position of employment n07196575 an interview conducted over the telephone n07196682 a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations" n07197021 a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions" n07197537 an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction; "applicants may qualify to take the New York bar examination by graduating from an approved law school"; "he passed the bar exam on his third try" n07197889 an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge; "she took her comps in English literature" n07198119 examination to determine a candidate's preparation for a course of studies n07198276 an examination administered at the end of an academic term n07198437 a test that relies on a single indicator; "her litmus test for good breeding is whether you split infinitives" n07198605 an examination administered in the middle of an academic term n07198757 a quiz given without prior warning n07198846 an examination conducted by spoken communication n07199013 an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue n07199191 an examination consisting of a few short questions n07199328 a written examination n07199456 final honors degree examinations at Cambridge University n07199565 the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply" n07199814 a reply that has no relevance to what preceded it n07199922 a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" n07200290 a reply that repeats what has just been said n07200421 an infant's repetition of sounds uttered by others n07200527 the speech act of replying to a question n07200692 lots thrown to determine God's answers to yes-no questions n07200813 the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions; "his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"; "in defense he said the other man started it" n07201105 the speech act of refuting conclusively n07201220 the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument n07201365 the act of describing something n07201562 the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd" n07201804 a graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters" n07202311 descriptive word or phrase n07202391 a word picture of a person's appearance and character n07202579 a brief description given for purposes of identification; "the label Modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture" n07202812 an individualized description of a particular instance n07203016 a brief literary description n07203126 the act of affirming or asserting or stating something n07203388 a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract; "the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor" n07203613 one chap's arbitrary assertion n07203696 a reply of affirmation; "he answered in the affirmative" n07203900 an affirmative; "I was hoping for a yes" n07204008 an affirmative; "The yeas have it" n07204110 a statement of taxable goods or of dutiable properties n07204240 the act of asserting that something alleged is not true n07204401 the act of refusing to comply (as with a request); "it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges" n07204665 the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief; "abnegation of the Holy Trinity" n07204822 the act of saying no to a request n07204911 a reply of denial; "he answered in the negative" n07205104 a negative; "his no was loud and clear" n07205210 a negative; "the nays have it" n07205308 a grammatically substandard but emphatic negative; "I don't never go" n07205439 an affirmative constructed from two negatives; "A not unwelcome outcome" n07205573 the act of refusing n07205718 refusal to acknowledge or pay a debt or honor a contract (especially by public authorities); "the repudiation of the debt by the city" n07205946 denial of any connection with or knowledge of n07206096 a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion n07206302 a retraction of a previously held position n07206461 the speech act of negating n07206596 the speech act of contradicting someone; "he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction" n07206800 contradicting yourself n07206887 (logic) a statement that is necessarily false; "the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction" n07207142 the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void n07207273 the speech act of rejecting n07207410 rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid; "Congressional repudiation of the treaty that the President had negotiated" n07207680 (law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something n07207860 refusal to acknowledge as one's own n07208000 an instance of driving away or warding off n07208184 a brief and unsympathetic rejection; "they made short shrift of my request" n07208338 the speech act of objecting n07208565 a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror n07208708 an expression of grievance or resentment n07208930 (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow n07209089 (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings n07209305 (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion" n07209533 grounds for adverse criticism; "his authority is beyond exception" n07209691 taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument; "a mere caption unworthy of a reply" n07209868 a loud complaint or protest or reproach n07209965 informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here" n07210225 a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they finished the game under protest to the league president"; "the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many protestations did not stay the execution" n07210553 the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval; "he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall" n07210801 a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action n07210951 a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal) n07211092 a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone n07211374 a long and mournful complaint; "a jeremiad against any form of government" n07211503 (Yiddish) a nagging complaint n07211604 an opportunity for complaint that is seldom missed; "grammatical mistakes are his pet peeve" n07211752 a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way n07211950 a cry of sorrow and grief; "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward" n07212190 a speech act that conveys information n07212424 informing by words n07212612 advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract; "we received a notice to vacate the premises"; "he gave notice two months before he moved" n07212874 notification of something, usually in advance; "they gave little warning of their arrival"; "she had only had four days' warning before leaving Berlin" n07213079 official notice that you have been fired from your job n07213232 communication of knowledge to man by a divine or supernatural agency n07213395 the speech act of making something evident n07213717 behavior that makes your feelings public; "a display of emotion" n07213889 a deliberate display of emotion for effect n07213989 a display that is exaggerated or unduly complicated; "she tends to make a big production out of nothing" n07214150 a display of extreme remorse or repentance or grief n07214267 the act of disclosing something that was secret or private n07214432 something that is discovered n07214642 (law) compulsory pretrial disclosure of documents relevant to a case; enables one side in a litigation to elicit information from the other side concerning the facts in the case n07214894 an unintentional disclosure n07214994 to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors) n07215185 unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information n07215377 the disclosure of something secret; "they feared exposure of their campaign plans" n07215568 the exposure of an impostor or a fraud; "he published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government" n07215816 the exposure of scandal (especially about public figures) n07215948 an acknowledgment of the truth of something n07216083 an admission of misdeeds or faults n07216228 an admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be n07216412 a point conceded or yielded; "they won all the concessions they asked for" n07216615 a concession given to mollify or placate; "the offer was a sop to my feelings" n07216761 (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record; "a stipulation of fact was made in order to avoid delay" n07217117 a concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures n07217260 an agreement to raise wages n07217349 formally making a person known to another or to the public n07217579 the presentation of a debutante in society n07217673 an act of renewed introduction n07217782 detailed instructions, as for a military operation n07217924 the act of informing by verbal report; "he heard reports that they were causing trouble"; "by all accounts they were a happy couple" n07218299 (Yiddish) a long boring tediously detailed account; "he insisted on giving us the whole megillah" n07218470 a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale" n07218853 confidential information about a topic or person; "he wanted the inside skinny on the new partner" n07219004 information in some unspecified form; "it was stuff I had heard before"; "there's good stuff in that book" n07219162 a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance n07219297 a careful study of some social unit (as a corporation or division within a corporation) that attempts to determine what factors led to its success or failure n07219530 a government report; bound in white n07219636 a report published by the British government; bound in blue n07219751 a preliminary report of government proposals that is published in order to stimulate discussion n07219923 a report of work accomplished during a specified time period n07220045 a report that explains or justifies or recommends some particular policy n07220178 a report of the results of a medical examination of a patient n07220300 a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment; "his father signed his report card" n07220466 report of a mission or task n07220586 short account of an incident (especially a biographical one) n07220773 the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; "his narration was hesitant" n07221094 a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children" n07221623 an uncompleted series of tales written after 1387 by Geoffrey Chaucer n07221756 a detailed account or description of something; "he was forced to listen to a recital of his many shortcomings" n07221939 an improbable (unusual or incredible or fanciful) story n07222050 a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk n07222230 a collection of folktales in Arabic dating from the 10th century n07222433 a sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy n07222581 a story about fairies; told to amuse children n07222728 a tale in rhymed verse for children n07222823 an act of narration; "he was the hero according to his own relation"; "his endless recounting of the incident eventually became unbearable" n07223094 an outpouring of gossip n07223170 a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people; "the divorce caused much gossip" n07223450 gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth n07223635 gossip spread by spoken communication; "the news of their affair was spread by word of mouth" n07223811 disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people n07223985 idle gossip or rumor; "there has been talk about you lately" n07224151 a message informing of danger; "a warning that still more bombs could explode" n07224481 a warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected; "the bombing was a wake-up call to strengthen domestic security" n07224684 needless warnings n07224774 a warning serves to make you more alert to danger n07224923 a federal warning system that is activated by FEMA; enables the President to take over the United States airwaves to warn the whole country of major catastrophic events n07225167 a warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices" n07225333 a warning that is given about something that fails to occur n07225450 an early warning about a future event n07225577 a warning message; "he sent a heads-up to the District Attorney" n07225696 (military) a warning prior to the start of a threatening act n07225857 (military) a warning after the initiation of a hostile act n07226015 a warning that something unpleasant is imminent; "they were under threat of arrest" n07226151 a warning to national policy makers that an enemy intends to launch an attack in the near future n07226330 a warning to national policy makers that an enemy intends war or is preparing for war and is on a course that increases the risk of war n07226545 a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future n07226841 a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior; "they took an oath of allegiance" n07227055 an oath of allegiance to an emir n07227158 an oath taken by physicians to observe medical ethics deriving from Hippocrates n07227301 a promise; "he gave his word" n07227406 a statement intended to inspire confidence; "the President's assurances were not respected" n07227589 an assurance that someone is healthy or something is in good condition; "the doctor gave him a clean bill of health" n07227772 a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret" n07228105 a solemn pledge of fidelity n07228211 a mutual promise to marry n07228349 a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin n07228531 the giving of a ring as a token of engagement n07228630 a promise that an unaccepted offer will be renewed in the future n07228751 a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "they took vows of poverty" n07228971 an acknowledgment of appreciation n07229111 an expression of gratitude; "he expressed his appreciation in a short note" n07229245 a conversational expression of gratitude n07229341 an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience n07229530 speaking of yourself in superlatives n07229747 an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade" n07230089 vain and empty boasting n07230227 extravagant self-praise n07230320 the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others n07230502 the verbal act of naming; "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals" n07230796 naming a letter of the alphabet by using a word whose initial sound is the sound represented by that letter n07230959 naming numbers n07231048 the act of indicating or pointing out by name n07231199 naming explicitly n07231294 a call to engage in a contest or fight n07231532 a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy; "he could never refuse a dare" n07231728 a bold challenge n07231840 a challenge to a fight or duel n07231943 a hostile challenge n07232053 a challenge to defend what someone has said n07232189 as by a sentry n07232275 to offer or accept a challenge; "threw down the gauntlet"; "took up the gauntlet" n07232421 the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident" n07232655 an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on n07232811 the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc. n07232988 a public act of denouncing n07233214 severe censure n07233304 thunderous verbal attack n07233415 a speech of violent denunciation n07233542 the act of damning n07233634 an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group n07233863 a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication n07233996 the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult); "he suffered the imprecations of the mob" n07234230 a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt n07234657 mutual accusations n07234735 a detailed statement giving facts and figures; "his wife gave a recital of his infidelities" n07234881 a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance; "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems" n07235218 written matter that is recited from memory n07235335 a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense n07235574 an indictment charging someone with murder n07235696 an indictment endorsed by a grand jury n07235790 a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office n07235936 a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment n07236077 (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law); "an allegation of malpractice" n07236307 accusations exchanged among people who refuse to accept sole responsibility for some undesirable event n07236466 an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice n07236627 bringing a charge or accusation against someone n07236759 (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed n07236957 a slanderous accusation n07237038 a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense); "he denied the imputation" n07237234 the imputation of blame; "they want all the finger-pointing about intelligence failures to stop" n07237409 an accusation of wrongdoing; "the book is an indictment of modern philosophy" n07237561 formal accusation of a crime n07237647 the act of making accusations; "preferment of charges" n07237758 an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed; "his incrimination was based on my testimony"; "the police laid the blame on the driver" n07238102 an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection n07238308 an accusation that is understood without needing to be spoken n07238455 an indirect (and usually malicious) implication n07238589 an accusation that incriminates yourself n07238694 the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience; "he listened to an address on minor Roman poets" n07239183 (rhetoric) a formal or authoritative address that advises or exhorts n07239327 an address to an academic meeting or seminar n07239428 a wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing n07239550 a three-minute address by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War at the dedication of a national cemetery on the site of the Battle of Gettysburg (November 19, 1863) n07239788 an extemporaneous speech or remark; "a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated" n07239927 a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation n07240077 an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president) n07240278 the principal theme in a speech or literary work n07240417 a speech setting forth the keynote n07240549 a speech that is open to the public; "he attended a lecture on telecommunications" n07240763 any long and tedious address or recital; "the patient recited a litany of complaints"; "a litany of failures" n07240925 an address (usually at a political convention) proposing the name of a candidate to run for election; "the nomination was brief and to the point" n07241205 addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous); "he loved the sound of his own oratory" n07241551 an instance of oratory; "he delivered an oration on the decline of family values" n07241723 a flowery and highly rhetorical oration n07241837 delivering an address to a public audience; "people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking" n07242104 the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) n07242324 vehement oratory n07242470 recitation of a speech from memory with studied gestures and intonation as an exercise in elocution or rhetoric n07242657 a type of oratory used to eulogize or condemn a person or group of people; "Pericles' funeral oration for Athenians killed in the Peloponnesian War is a famous example of epideictic oratory" n07242912 a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion n07243114 a long monotonous harangue n07243193 declaiming wildly; "the raving of maniacs" n07243306 political oratory n07243382 an opening or welcoming statement (especially one delivered at graduation exercises) n07243565 a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class) n07243837 an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) n07244154 a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies n07244305 preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church n07244433 the first major discourse delivered by Jesus (Matthew 5-7 and Luke 6:20-49) n07244613 zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel n07244822 evangelism at a distance by the use of television n07244949 a sermon on a moral or religious topic n07245125 the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action n07245472 persuasion by the use of direct personal pressure; "some gentle arm-twisting produced the desired result"; "no amount of arm-twisting will get me to agree" n07245686 persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action n07245885 persuasion of voters in a political campaign n07246036 the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion n07246215 a speech of exhortation attempting to instill enthusiasm and determination in a team or staff n07246382 the practice of proselytizing n07246469 persuasion by means of empty slogans n07246582 persuasion formulated as a suggestion n07246742 the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest n07246932 a means of persuading or arguing; "he used all his conversational weapons" n07247071 a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution; "the packaging of new ideas" n07247451 highly favorable publicity and praise; "his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup" n07247602 subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes n07247803 a sensational message (in a film or play or novel) n07247925 a promotion intended to create goodwill for a person or institution n07248060 a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books); "the author got all his friends to write blurbs for his book" n07248320 a paper jacket for a book; a jacket on which promotional information is usually printed n07248507 blatant or sensational promotion n07248653 promotion by means of an argument and demonstration n07248801 a public promotion of some product or service n07249180 an advertisement that is written and presented in the style of an editorial or journalistic report n07249336 an advertisement that is sent by mail n07249426 a printed advertisement that is published in a newspaper n07249585 a short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type n07249817 promotion that supplements or coordinates advertising n07249932 a newspaper advertisement stating what is wanted n07250034 a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television n07250198 a television commercial presented in the form of a short documentary n07250339 an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; "he mailed the circular to all subscribers" n07250727 an advertising circular that is enclosed with other material and (usually) sent by mail n07250868 an advertisement that offers something free in order to arouse customers' interest n07251003 the advertisement of a star's name at the top of a theatrical poster n07251148 a telephone directory or section of a directory (usually printed on white paper) where the names of people are listed alphabetically along with their telephone numbers n07251373 a telephone directory or section of a directory (usually printed on yellow paper) where business products and services are listed alphabetically by field along with classified advertising n07251619 the verbal act of urging on n07251779 encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators; "it's all over but the shouting" n07251984 encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something n07252206 encouragement; aiding the development of something n07252378 a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" n07252764 needed encouragement; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation" n07252967 underhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful n07253142 (law) inducing someone to make a false oath as part of a judicial proceeding; "to prove subordination of perjury you must prove the perjury and also prove that the perjured statement was procured by the accused suborner who knew that it would be false" n07253482 an expression of approval and encouragement; "they gave the chairman a vote of confidence" n07253637 the expression of opposition and disapproval n07253814 a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted n07253948 a communication that dissuades you n07254057 a communication that makes you afraid to try something n07254267 the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.) n07254456 a formal resignation and renunciation of powers n07254594 an act (spoken or written) declaring that something is surrendered or disowned n07254836 a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. n07255027 a verbal act of admitting defeat n07255174 refusal to approve or assent to n07255299 authoritative prohibition n07255401 an official prohibition or edict against something n07255628 a ban on the testing of nuclear weapons that is mutually agreed to by countries that possess nuclear weapons n07255791 communication by paranormal means n07255998 apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions n07256230 apparent knowledge of distant events without using sensory perceptions n07256375 phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes n07256695 apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses n07256932 knowledge of an event before it occurs n07257045 the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force n07257227 alleged form of communication with spirits of the dead n07257393 manipulation of a table during a seance; attributed to spirits n07257582 a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind n07257815 a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track); "a pair of posts marked the goal"; "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake" n07258109 a post marking the starting point of a race (especially a horse race) n07258238 the post at the end of a racecourse n07258332 an indicator that orients you generally; "it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved" n07258664 a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to; "he carried an armful of references back to his desk"; "he spent hours looking for the source of that quotation" n07258964 something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work) n07259145 a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point n07259319 a mark showing the boundary of a piece of land n07259438 an old term for a landmark that consisted of a pile of stones surmounted by an upright slab n07259610 a fixed line on a ship's compass indicating its heading n07259772 (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice n07259984 (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages n07260175 a linguistic rule for the syntax of grammatical utterances n07260332 a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure n07260493 a linguistic rule for the formation of words n07260623 a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work" n07261143 a standard by which something can be measured or judged; "his painting sets the benchmark of quality" n07261300 (baseball) a measure of a pitcher's effectiveness; calculated as the average number of earned runs allowed by the pitcher for every nine innings pitched n07261542 a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted n07261782 a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality n07261955 a measure or standard used for comparison; "on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?" n07262108 a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark" n07262278 a target used in archery n07262354 a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane n07262462 a white stripe in the middle of a road to mark traffic lanes n07262579 a signal for attracting attention n07262704 a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn n07262942 worn around arm as identification or to indicate mourning n07263053 propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon n07263220 a signal generated by electronic means n07263358 a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface n07263503 an electronic signal that has been reflected back to the radar antenna; contains information about the location and distance of the reflecting object n07263745 unwanted echoes that interfere with the observation of signals on a radar screen n07263897 a device that, on receiving radar signals, transmits coded signals in response to help navigators determine their position n07264086 a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation n07264213 a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance n07264384 an artillery shell containing an illuminant n07264484 a steady bright blue light; formerly used as a signal but now a firework n07264615 a colored flare fired from a Very pistol n07264725 a fire set as a signal n07264820 signal going into an electronic system n07264925 signal that comes out of an electronic system n07265075 the output of a computer in printed form n07265170 the output of a computer in readable form n07265276 a shout or bell to warn that fire has broken out n07265381 a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships n07265508 a noise made by the driver of an automobile to give warning; n07265619 a flag that serves as a warning signal; "we didn't swim at the beach because the red flag was up" n07265789 a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound n07265886 the sound of an alarm (usually a bell) n07265990 a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop n07266178 bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards n07266442 a buoy that can be heard (at night) n07266573 a buoy with a bell on it n07266665 a buoy that makes a whistling noise n07266776 a buoy with a round bottom and conical top n07266879 a buoy resembling a cone n07266979 a buoy resembling a vertical log n07267067 striped pole outside a barbershop n07267160 a rod carried as a symbol n07267309 a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office n07267461 a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority n07267573 a ceremonial or emblematic staff n07267702 a mock scepter carried by a court jester n07267795 staff with a metal tip carried as a sign of office by e.g. a bailiff or constable n07267931 cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank n07268035 stylized bird wings worn as an insignia by qualified pilots or air crew members n07268166 a black sash worn to show expert standards in the martial arts (judo or karate) n07268302 an honor or award gained for excellence n07268413 a round flat badge displaying information and suitable for pinning onto a garment; "they passed out campaign buttons for their candidate" n07268603 an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television n07268759 an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace n07268967 an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance n07269163 an annual prize awarded by the French government in a competition of painters and artists and sculptors and musicians and architects; the winner in each category receives support for a period of study in Rome n07269430 an award given annually for contributions to French literature n07269552 V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service; "they earned their stripes in Kuwait" n07269758 a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service n07269916 (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface n07270179 a distinguishing symbol; "the owner's mark was on all the sheep" n07270601 a symbol that establishes the identity of the one bearing it n07270718 a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing n07270893 a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture; visible when paper is held up to the light n07271052 an arrowhead mark identifying British government property n07271167 stone post at side of a road to show distances n07271280 a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity n07271478 a symbol in a logical or mathematical expression that can be replaced by the name of any member of specified set n07271648 a variable whose values are solutions of an equation n07271791 small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc. n07271942 a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) n07272084 a company emblem or device n07272172 an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object n07272416 a label identifying the owner of a book in which it is pasted n07272545 an adhesive label n07272694 metal plate on a dog collar bearing its registration number n07272807 military identification tag worn on a chain around the neck n07272920 a tag showing the name of the person who wears it n07273024 a tag showing the price of the article it is attached to n07273136 a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc. n07273416 a label associated with something for the purpose of identification; "semantic tags were attached in order to identify different meanings of the word" n07273616 (computer science) a horizontal label at the top of a window, bearing the name of the currently active document n07273802 a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path n07273924 a gesture involving the shoulders n07274027 the act of signaling by a movement of the hand n07274197 a sign (for victory); making a V with the index and middle fingers n07274316 a sign of assent or salutation or command n07274425 bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting n07274730 a gesture with the right hand moving to form a cross; used by Catholics as a profession of faith n07274890 bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women n07275078 the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence n07275275 a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission n07275489 a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him" n07275713 a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation n07275823 (baseball) a special rule (as in baseball) dealing with situations that arise due to the nature of the playing grounds n07276018 a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified; "The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary"--de Saussure n07276242 a computer user's instruction (not part of a program) that calls for action by the computer's executive program n07276414 (informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge n07276538 a public announcement by a law enforcement agency that they desire to question or arrest some person n07276732 an Interpol notice describing a wanted person and asking that he or she be arrested with a view to extradition; a wanted notice that is issued by Interpol at the request of an Interpol member country and distributed to all member countries; "an Interpol Red Notice is the closest instrument to an international arrest warrant in use today" n07277158 a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work n07277384 something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech; "he read a transcript of the interrogation"; "you can obtain a transcript of this radio program by sending a self-addressed envelope to the station" n07277697 something suggestive of speech in being a medium of expression; "the wee small voice of conscience"; "the voice of experience"; "he said his voices told him to do it" n07277915 the music of Bach; "he played Bach on the organ" n07278014 the music of Beethoven; "he enjoyed Beethoven most of all" n07278146 the music of Brahms; "Brahms was included in the program" n07278256 the music of Chopin; "he practiced Chopin day and night" n07278365 the music of Gilbert and Sullivan; "he could sing all of Gilbert and Sullivan" n07278510 the music of Handel n07278582 the music of Haydn n07278652 the music of Mozart; "the concert was mostly Mozart" n07278775 the music of Stravinsky; "Stravinsky no longer causes riots in the streets" n07278925 the music of Wagner; "they say that Hitler listened only to Wagner" n07279045 a system of linguistic units or elements used in a particular language n07279285 a communicative interaction; "the pilot made contact with the base"; "he got in touch with his colleagues" n07279453 the amount of activity over a communication system during a given period of time; "heavy traffic overloaded the trunk lines"; "traffic on the internet is lightest during the night" n07279687 a request for something to be made, supplied, or served; "I gave the waiter my order"; "the company's products were in such demand that they got more orders than their call center could handle" n07279968 an order for food that can be prepared quickly n07280072 a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) n07280295 a transmission from Earth to a spacecraft or the path of such a transmission n07280424 an instrumental composition that doesn't adhere to rules for any specific musical form and is played with improvisation n07280599 a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder n07280754 an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century n07280941 a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement n07281099 (computer science) a message or message fragment n07281219 musical compositions intended to evoke images or remind the listener of events n07281375 music composed to accompany the action of a drama or to fill intervals between scenes n07281523 language characterized by excessive use of slang or cant n07281635 (Islam) a form of Iranian musical pageant that is the theatrical expression of religious passion; based on the Battle of Kerbala and performed annually (in Farsi) n07281871 a style of dramatic vocalization between singing and speaking n07282006 music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment n07282166 the voice on an unseen commentator in a film of television program n07282289 a thorough explanation (usually accompanied by a demonstration) of each step in a procedure or process; "she gave me a walk-through of my new duties" n07282497 a book published annually by the graduating class of a high school or college usually containing photographs of faculty and graduating students n07282695 a striking or amusing or caustic remark; "he always greeted me with a new zinger"; "she tried to think of some killer of an argument, a real zinger that would disarm all opposition" n07282929 a book written by Karl Marx (1867) describing his economic theories n07283065 a satirical novel written by Samuel Butler (1872) describing a fictitious land n07283198 a book written by Sir Thomas More (1516) describing the perfect society on an imaginary island n07283364 an event that could have occurred but never did n07283473 an anticipated event that turns out to be far less significant than was expected n07283608 an event that happens n07284554 an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another n07284848 any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another; "first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate" n07285036 a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things; "the program brought an avalanche of mail" n07285191 relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation; "when the rain came he could hear the sound of thunder in the background" n07285403 an event as apprehended; "a surprising experience"; "that painful experience certainly got our attention" n07285872 an experience that appalls; "is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?" n07286014 an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come; "he hoped it was an augury"; "it was a sign from God" n07286278 an ominous sign that war threatens n07286368 a sign of something about to happen; "he looked for an omen before going into battle" n07286799 a favorable omen n07286905 an unfavorable omen n07286999 an omen of death or destruction n07287088 a short vivid experience; "a flash of emotion swept over him"; "the flashings of pain were a warning" n07287288 a highly pleasurable or exciting experience; "we had a good time at the party"; "celebrating after the game was a blast" n07287472 the experience of losing a loved one; "he sympathized on the loss of their grandfather" n07287610 the experience of being close to death but surviving n07287730 a severe or trying experience n07287812 the dissociative experience of observing yourself from an external perspective as though your mind or soul had left and was observing your body n07288024 a brief experience of something; "he got a taste of life on the wild side"; "she enjoyed her brief taste of independence" n07288215 a person's experience on a particular occasion; "he had a time holding back the tears"; "they had a good time together" n07288385 an exciting or stimulating experience n07288485 a religious or mystical experience of a supernatural appearance; "he had a vision of the Virgin Mary" n07288639 an event characteristic of persons forming groups n07288801 a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent n07289014 an event causing distress or pain; "what is the trouble?"; "heart trouble" n07289358 an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight n07289481 any amazing or wonderful occurrence n07289588 something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science" n07289831 an event; "a funny thing happened on the way to the..." n07289956 a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events n07290144 something experienced with great delight; "a feast for the eyes" n07290278 an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional n07290503 an emotional episode (usually in young children) in which the person awakens in terror with feelings of anxiety and fear but is unable to remember any incident that might have provoked those feelings n07290761 a possible event or occurrence or result n07290905 the event consisting of the start of something; "the beginning of the war" n07291215 an event used to justify starting a war n07291312 event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show" n07291794 the concluding parts of an event or occurrence; "the end was exciting"; "I had to miss the last of the movie" n07292118 the final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board n07292273 the final stages of an extended process of negotiation; "the diplomatic endgame" n07292418 the end of an enterprise; "they were on the homestretch when the computer crashed" n07292577 the end of something; "the passing of winter" n07292694 something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio" n07293080 the outcome of a complex sequence of events n07293180 the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement); "he got a good deal on his car" n07293391 fair treatment n07293475 unfair treatment n07293546 the outcome of a game or contest; "the team dropped three decisions in a row" n07293678 (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred; "had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent" n07293903 a boxing decision in which the judges are not unanimous n07294019 the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual n07294260 a practical consequence that follows naturally; "blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love" n07294423 an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved n07294550 the consequence of some effort or action; "he lived long enough to see the fruit of his policies" n07294699 a secondary consequence n07294777 a series of consequences wrought by an event; "it led to a train of disasters" n07294907 an outcome in which virtue triumphs over vice (often ironically) n07295047 something that comes into existence as a result; "industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic offspring"; "this skyscraper is the solid materialization of his efforts" n07295391 the termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal) n07295507 something that follows something else n07295629 a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing; "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward" n07295850 an inevitable ending n07295955 the least favorable outcome; "the worst that could happen" n07296083 a happening that occurs only once and is not repeated n07296190 an event that recurs at intervals n07296428 an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago" n07297376 an abrupt change in the course of a stream that forms the boundary between two parcels of land resulting in the loss of part of the land of one landowner and a consequent increase in the land of another n07297633 an abrupt change in the tone or register of the voice (as at puberty or due to emotion); "then there was a break in her voice" n07297811 a change or alteration in form or qualities n07297927 (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable n07298154 a sudden unexpected event n07298396 a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell" n07298543 a dramatic surprise n07298624 something surprising and revealing n07298715 a sudden and unexpected change of fortune or reverse of circumstances (especially in a literary work); "a peripeteia swiftly turns a routine sequence of events into a story worth telling" n07298982 an unpleasant or disappointing surprise; "it came as a shock to learn that he was injured" n07299203 a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption; "the market had one bad blip today"; "you can't react to the day-to-day blips"; "renewed jitters in the wake of a blip in retail sales" n07299439 an unexpected and amazing event; "the stunner was what happened on Saturday" n07299569 (computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer n07299790 error resulting from a malfunction of some physical component of the computer n07299965 error resulting from malfunction of a magnetic disk n07300092 error resulting from bad code in some program involved in producing the erroneous result n07300316 an error in logic or arithmetic that must be detected at run time n07300494 an error of language resulting from code that does not conform to the syntax of the programming language; "syntax errors can be recognized at compilation time"; "a common syntax error is to omit a parenthesis" n07300781 error resulting from the choice of the wrong algorithm or method for achieving the intended result n07300960 anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause; "winning the lottery was a happy accident"; "the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck"; "it was due to an accident or fortuity" n07301336 an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury n07301543 an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object; "three passengers were killed in the collision"; "the collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill" n07301846 an accidental collision that is narrowly avoided n07301950 a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles); "they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane" n07302164 a crash involving a car or plane n07302267 an accident in which a train runs off its track n07302407 a sharp uncontrollable turn made by an airplane while moving along the ground n07302542 (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together; "the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction" n07302836 the event of something burning (often destructive); "they lost everything in the fire" n07303153 a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path n07303335 a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration n07303466 an uncontrolled fire that consumes brush and shrubs and bushes n07303585 a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp) n07303697 a very intense and uncontrolled fire n07303839 an uncontrolled fire in a wooded area n07303988 an uncontrolled fire in a grassy area n07304096 a fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame; "the smoulder suddenly became a blaze" n07304266 a smoky fire to drive away insects n07304353 a forest fire that advances with great speed jumping from crown to crown ahead of the ground fire n07304507 a forest fire that burns the humus; may not appear on the surface n07304630 a forest fire that burns only the surface litter and undergrowth n07304753 a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration n07304852 unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event n07305098 an unfortunate development; "it's a pity he couldn't do it" n07305234 a cause of great suffering and distress n07305438 a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval n07305551 some event that causes someone to be embarrassed; "the outcome of the vote was an embarrassment for the liberals" n07305760 something that extricates you from embarrassment n07305907 a cause of difficulty and suffering; "war is hell"; "go to blazes" n07306032 any experience that causes intense suffering n07306160 a sudden and severe onset of trouble n07306252 a disgraceful event n07306481 a scandal that is kept secret; "there must be a skeleton somewhere in that family's closet" n07306680 a government scandal involving a former United States Navy oil reserve in Wyoming that was secretly leased to a private oil company in 1921; became symbolic of the scandals of the Harding administration n07306963 a political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice; led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974 n07307172 a series of related events forming an episode; "a chapter of disasters" n07307297 an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyll n07307477 a single distinct event n07307646 an incident that attracts great public attention n07307754 the sudden giving off of energy n07307895 a discharge of electricity n07308042 the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber; "they demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus" n07308308 the local voltage change across the cell wall as a nerve impulse is transmitted n07308450 a transient variation in voltage or current n07308563 a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction n07308889 an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths" n07309223 an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect; "he had to undergo one humiliation after another" n07309457 an instance of some kind; "it was a nice piece of work"; "he had a bit of good luck" n07309599 an instance or single occasion for some event; "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times"; "he could do ten at a clip" n07309781 a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something n07310338 movement resulting from or causing deformation of the earth's crust n07310507 the event of one object coming closer to another n07310642 the motion of one object relative to another; "stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets" n07310839 the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position n07310991 movement that causes the formation of a curve n07311115 a movement through space that changes the location of something n07311540 a collision between motor vehicles that produces minor damage n07311661 (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon n07311822 (New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection n07312018 (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion n07312221 free movement or passage (as of cytoplasm within a cell or sap through a plant); "ocean circulation is an important part of global climate"; "a fan aids air circulation" n07312503 a slow longitudinal movement or deformation n07312616 the periodic passage of groups of animals (especially birds or fishes) from one region to another for feeding or breeding n07312829 (chemistry) the nonrandom movement of an atom or radical from one place to another within a molecule n07313004 process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage" n07313241 the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; "the contraction of a gas on cooling" n07313518 tight or narrow compression n07313636 an accident that results in physical damage or hurt n07313814 a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations" n07314078 the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences n07314277 an accidental happening; "he recorded all the little haps and mishaps of his life" n07314427 an instance of misfortune n07314658 loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object n07314838 an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster" n07315350 a natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events; "he discovered that his house was not insured against acts of God" n07315631 a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil n07315790 a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death n07315965 a famine in Ireland resulting from a potato blight; between 1846 and 1851 a million people starved to death and 1.6 million emigrated (most to America) n07316242 something that is ruinous; "if this were known it would be the kiss of death for my political career" n07316403 a disaster comparable to a nuclear meltdown; "there is little likelihood of a meltdown comparable to the American banking collapse in March 1933" n07316603 any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God) n07316724 any disaster or catastrophe; "a visitation of the plague" n07316856 an unexpected piece of good luck; "he finally got his big break" n07316999 an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental n07317144 something that is regarded as a chance event; "the election was just a lottery to them" n07317285 multiple collisions of vehicles n07317369 a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles) n07317519 an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall; "he blamed his slip on the ice"; "the jolt caused many slips and a few spills" n07317764 an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure" n07318133 failure that results in a loss of position or reputation n07318299 a complete or conspicuous failure; "the spectacular flame-out of the company's stock cost many people their life savings" n07318476 a failure to function normally n07318618 a sudden malfunction of a part or apparatus; "the right front tire had a blowout"; "as a result of the blowout we lost all the lights" n07318824 a malfunction in the flight of an aircraft in which there is a sudden loss of lift that results in a downward plunge; "the plane went into a stall and I couldn't control it" n07319103 an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; "let's call heads a success and tails a failure"; "the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs" n07319399 an impressively successful event; "the rock concert was a real barnburner" n07319549 a successful journey; "they wished him Godspeed" n07319652 failure of a plan n07319774 a failure to hit (or meet or find etc) n07319909 the becoming visible; "not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins" n07320176 the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum n07320302 the event of being born; "they celebrated the birth of their first child" n07320622 the event of giving birth; "she had a difficult delivery" n07320734 the birth of a living fetus (regardless of the length of gestation) n07320894 the live birth of a child n07321012 birth of a child by Caesarean section after the death of the mother n07321142 birth of a child after the father has died n07321247 a second or new birth n07321387 the passing of a soul into another body after death n07321517 (Hinduism) repeated rebirth in new forms n07321657 (Hinduism) release from the cycle of rebirth n07321772 the event of coming into sight n07321967 the event of something appearing again; "the reappearance of Halley's comet" n07322138 (astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse n07322341 (astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse n07322550 (Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment n07322769 an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event; "he missed the test and had to take a makeup"; "the two teams played a makeup one week later" n07323024 an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit) n07323231 a clear appearance; "a manifestation of great emotion" n07323436 the appearance of a ghostlike figure; "I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter" n07323605 a divine manifestation n07323682 a visible (but not necessarily material) manifestation of a deity to a human person n07323821 a manifestation of the mind and will of God n07323922 an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events n07324235 the origin of some development; "the germination of their discontent" n07324380 a coming into being n07324502 becoming part of a venture at the beginning (regarded as position of advantage); "he got in on the ground floor" n07324673 the gradual beginning or coming forth; "figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece" n07324917 a growth in strength or number or importance n07325102 a sudden rise in the crime rate n07325190 the beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" n07325639 the increase in activity of the adrenal glands just before puberty n07325762 the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman n07325864 the start of breast development in a woman at the beginning of puberty n07325990 the beginning or early stages; "the onset of pneumonia" n07326108 the earliest period; "the dawn of civilization"; "the morning of the world" n07326262 a quick and auspicious beginning n07326369 the first event in a series; "she played Chopin for her opener"; "the season's opener was a game against the Yankees" n07326557 events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something; "they are trying to determine the cause of the crash" n07326880 a preceding occurrence or cause or event n07327013 something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner" n07327288 (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; "the emanation of the Holy Spirit"; "the rising of the Holy Ghost"; "the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son" n07327608 the cause of a disease n07327805 anything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome" n07328058 any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business; "fundamentals include a company's growth, revenues, earnings, management, and capital structure" n07328305 any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance n07328436 a factor in a given situation whose bearing and importance is not apparent; "I don't know what the new man will do; he's still an unknown quantity" n07328646 an unpredictable factor; "the weather was a wild card" n07328756 something that produces; "Maine is a leading producer of potatoes"; "this microorganism is a producer of disease" n07328942 the event that occurred at the beginning of something; "from its creation the plan was doomed to failure" n07329169 the beginning of a series or sequence; "the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end"--Revelations n07329363 the first performance (as of a theatrical production); "the opening received good critical reviews" n07329568 a start given to contestants; "I was there with my parents at the kickoff" n07329737 the start of a race n07329833 a racing start in which the contestants are already in full motion when they pass the starting line n07330007 an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future n07330250 an unavoidable event; "don't argue with the inevitable" n07330362 (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation n07330560 (Islam) the will of Allah n07330666 previous determination as if by destiny or fate n07330828 total destruction; "bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll" n07331013 the complete destruction of every trace of something n07331210 serious weakening and loss of energy n07331400 coming apart n07331600 the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another n07331759 spreading widely or driving off n07331932 the dispersion of the Jews outside Israel; from the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem in 587-86 BC when they were exiled to Babylonia up to the present time n07332148 breaking up and scattering by dispersion; "the dissipation of the mist" n07332313 (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body; "the tumor's invasion of surrounding structures" n07332550 (physiology) the spread of sensory neural impulses in the cortex n07332691 complete annihilation; "they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs" n07332864 the death of Jesus by crucifixion n07332956 a death resulting from an accident or a disaster; "a decrease in the number of automobile fatalities" n07333162 the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict); "booze will be the finish of him"; "it was a fight to the finish" n07333347 death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause n07333506 the death of a million people; "they calibrate the effects of atom bombs in megadeaths" n07333649 euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing" n07333971 a death that results from a wrongful act or from negligence; a death that can serve as the basis for a civil action for damages on behalf of the dead person's family or heirs n07334206 an unpleasant or disastrous destiny; "everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it"; "that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world" n07334490 an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something n07334876 (usually plural) a destructive action; "the ravages of time"; "the depredations of age and disease" n07335097 the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled n07335243 an event that results in destruction n07335414 an event that results in total destruction n07335581 the destruction or collapse of something; "wrack and ruin" n07335716 the event of passing out of sight n07335917 the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight; "the evanescence of the morning mist" n07336104 a sudden or mysterious disappearance n07336214 a slow or gradual disappearance n07336346 ceasing to exist; "he regretted the disappearance of Greek from school curricula"; "what was responsible for the disappearance of the rainforest?"; "the disappearance of resistance at very low temperatures" n07336612 a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event; "a period marked by adversities" n07336763 something that causes or entails suffering; "I cannot think it a hardship that more indulgence is allowed to men than to women"- James Boswell; "the many hardships of frontier life" n07336999 a bad experience; "the school of hard knocks" n07337096 an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.); "the vagaries of the weather"; "his wealth fluctuates with the vagaries of the stock market"; "he has dealt with human vagaries for many years" n07337390 an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change n07337694 a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something; "the project was subject to the usual vicissitudes of exploratory research" n07337935 (chemistry) variability in chemical composition without variation in crystalline form n07338114 contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch"; "the meshing of gears" n07338358 a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible); "he gave it a flick with his finger"; "he felt the flick of a whip" n07338552 the striking of one body against another n07338681 an impact (as from a collision); "the bump threw him off the bicycle" n07338970 a forceful impact that makes a loud noise n07339098 a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers" n07339329 the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull" n07339653 loss of military equipment n07339808 loss of military equipment in battle n07339941 loss of military equipment in field operations n07340094 a decrease of military personnel or equipment n07340249 a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat n07340453 a wound that would cause an English soldier to be sent home from service abroad n07340592 a wound that does not damage important internal organs or shatter any bones n07340725 military personnel lost by death or capture n07340895 personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective) n07341038 a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons" n07341304 the complete cycle of events in the heart from the beginning of one heart beat to the beginning of the next; an electrical impulse conducted through the heart muscle that constricts the atria which is followed by constriction of the ventricles; "the cardiac cycle can be shown on an electrocardiogram" n07341665 a cycle (of expansion and compression) of an idealized reversible heat engine that does work without loss of heat n07341860 one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer); "it was not possible to complete the computation in a single pass" n07342049 an event that repeats; "the events today were a repeat of yesterday's" n07342383 several repetitions of a melodic phrase in different keys n07342495 a periodically repeated sequence of events; "a cycle of reprisal and retaliation" n07342772 a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose); "if we lose the election the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over" n07343017 (Hinduism and Buddhism) the endless cycle of birth and suffering and death and rebirth n07343195 something (especially a game) that is played again n07343363 happening again (especially at regular intervals); "the return of spring" n07343574 a reappearance of an earlier characteristic n07343713 an unexpected but vivid recurrence of a past experience (especially a recurrence of the effects of an hallucinogenic drug taken much earlier) n07343910 the daily event of the sun rising above the horizon n07344015 the daily event of the sun sinking below the horizon n07344120 a broad and deep undulation of the ocean n07344233 waves breaking on the shore n07344368 the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward; "the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe" n07344528 the movement or sound of water; "the swash of waves on the beach" n07344663 a small wave on the surface of a liquid n07344875 (physics) a wave that is hypothesized to propagate gravity and to travel at the speed of light n07345066 a wave whose waveform resembles a sine curve n07345166 (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean n07345441 (electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value n07345593 (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth n07345960 a small irregular movement n07346057 a wave motion; "the fluctuations of the sea" n07346195 a wave on the surface of a lake or landlocked bay; caused by atmospheric or seismic disturbances n07346344 (physics) a quantum of energy or quasiparticle that can be propagated as a traveling wave in nonlinear systems and is neither preceded nor followed by another such disturbance; does not obey the superposition principle and does not dissipate; "soliton waves can travel long distances with little loss of energy or structure" n07346772 a wave (as a sound wave in a chamber or an electromagnetic wave in a transmission line) in which the ratio of its instantaneous amplitude at one point to that at any other point does not vary with time n07347051 a wave in which the medium moves in the direction of propagation of the wave n07347224 (acoustics) a wave that transmits sound n07347373 a sound wave that is transmitted via air n07347468 (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load n07347664 the shape of a wave illustrated graphically by plotting the values of the period quantity against time n07347846 a region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity; "the explosion created a shock wave" n07348041 an explosive sound caused by the shock wave of an airplane traveling faster than the speed of sound; "a sonic boom follows an aircraft as a wake follows a ship" n07348258 the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea n07348399 a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground n07348545 a large sea wave n07348694 a wave resulting from the periodic flow of the tides that is caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun n07348870 an unusual (and often destructive) rise of water along the seashore caused by a storm or a combination of wind and high tide n07349069 an overwhelming manifestation of some emotion or phenomenon; "a tidal wave of nausea"; "the flood of letters hit him with the force of a tidal wave"; "a tidal wave of crime" n07349299 a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption; "a colossal tsunami destroyed the Minoan civilization in minutes" n07349532 a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore n07349679 motion that recurs over and over and the period of time required for each recurrence remains the same n07349880 a periodic motion in which the displacement is either symmetrical about a point or is the sum of such motions n07350069 (geology) a horizontal dislocation n07350192 a movement back from an impact n07350401 rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) n07350567 an occurrence of rebounding or springing back n07350754 the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired n07350893 the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk n07351031 a twisting squeeze; "gave the wet cloth a wring" n07351195 the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam n07351380 the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft n07351497 the stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft n07351612 a movement in a new direction; "the turning of the wind" n07351909 a jerky pulling movement n07352048 wavelike motion; a gentle rising and falling in the manner of waves n07352190 one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water) n07352617 a long curling sea wave n07352693 a wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white n07352835 something that rises rapidly; "a wave of emotion swept over him"; "there was a sudden wave of buying before the market closed"; "a wave of conservatism in the country led by the hard right" n07353075 an accident that destroys a ship at sea n07353232 (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water n07353376 designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish" n07353716 the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided; "the game ended in a draw"; "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie" n07354009 a tie in a race n07354080 drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check n07354243 in general, any very close finish; in particular, a finish of a race in which the contestants are so close together that the winner must be determined from a photograph taken at the instant of finishing n07354504 a finish in second place (as in a race) n07354628 a finish in third place (as in a race) n07354731 a victory (as in a race or other competition); "he was happy to get the win" n07354911 a finish in first place (as in a race) n07355014 the ending of a series or sequence; "the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end"--Revelation n07355194 a change of religion; "his conversion to the Catholic faith" n07355347 conversion to Christianity n07355491 the event of dying or departure from life; "her death came as a terrible shock"; "upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren" n07355887 a change downward; "there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"; "there was a sharp drop-off in sales" n07356266 a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength); "after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market"; "he could not control the sinking of his legs" n07356489 an event that causes a loss of equilibrium (as of a ship or aircraft) n07356676 a change resulting in an increase; "the increase is scheduled for next month" n07356970 a wearing down to weaken or destroy; "a war of attrition" n07357101 a change for the better n07357253 a welcome relief; "the new management was like a breath of fresh air" n07357388 a change for the better; progress in development n07357679 the result of improving something; "he described a refinement of this technique" n07357866 (Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended n07358060 alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it n07358377 (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus n07358576 a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another n07358768 an obvious change of public opinion or political sentiment that occurs without leadership or overt expression; "there was a ground swell of antiwar sentiment" n07358985 an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues" n07359184 a sudden large increase or advance; "this may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer" n07359377 (physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum n07359599 a qualitative change n07359920 a change in the relative numbers of the different groups of individuals making up a population n07360077 transformation of a substance produced by the action of heat n07360211 a profound transformation n07360293 (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid n07360477 the transformation of ordinary white tin into powdery grey tin at very cold temperatures n07360647 an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted n07360841 an incident (real or imaginary); "their parting was a sad scene" n07360957 a subordinate incident of little importance relative to the main event; "instruction is not an educational sideshow" n07361128 a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in; "the roof is in danger of collapse"; "the collapse of the old star under its own gravity" n07361416 the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it n07361576 an event that causes someone to die n07361717 an accident that causes someone to die n07361863 (euphemism) inadvertent casualties and destruction inflicted on civilians in the course of military operations n07362075 a stopping; "a cessation of the thunder" n07362218 a gradual sinking to a lower level n07362386 a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity; "it was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height" n07362699 the ideal falling motion of something subject only to a gravitational field n07362830 movement downward resulting from gravitational attraction; "irrigation by gravitation rather than by pumps" n07363067 movement upward in virtue of lightness n07363180 descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped n07363346 a movement downward n07363545 the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon; "before the set of sun" n07363668 a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower; "a little shower of rose petals"; "a sudden cascade of sparks" n07363883 a descent as through liquid (especially through water); "they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic" n07364115 sinking until covered completely with water n07364434 a brief immersion n07364573 (of a ship) sinking n07364700 an unsteady rocking motion n07364851 an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels); "he could feel the shimmy in the steering wheel" n07365024 a complete failure; "the play was a dismal flop" n07365193 an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual; "the first experiment was a real turkey"; "the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned" n07365432 a sudden and violent collapse n07365524 a sudden inward collapse; "the implosion of a light bulb" n07365673 the implosion of a star resulting from its own gravity; the result is a smaller and denser celestial object n07365849 the event of something ending; "it came to a stop at the bottom of the hill" n07366145 an interruption of normal activity n07366289 a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean" n07366627 an event that departs from expectations n07366799 the deviation (by a vessel or aircraft) from its intended course due to drifting n07366971 deviation from a straight or normal course n07367091 something abnormal or anomalous n07367231 something hideous or frightful; "they regarded the atom bomb as a monstrosity" n07367385 an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity n07367548 the occurrence of breaking; "the break in the dam threatened the valley" n07367708 a sudden breaking n07367812 some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; "the telephone is an annoying interruption"; "there was a break in the action when a player was hurt" n07368130 something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions n07368256 an interruption in the intensity or amount of something n07368482 abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature n07368646 one celestial body obscures another n07368877 the moon interrupts light from the sun n07368993 the earth interrupts light shining on the moon n07369099 only a thin outer disk of the sun can be seen n07369206 an eclipse as seen from a place where the eclipsed body is completely obscured n07369344 an eclipse in which the eclipsed body is only partially obscured n07369470 the amount by which something increases n07369604 making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances n07369922 initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state; "the new industry's economic shakedown" n07370125 a movement into or inward n07370270 a movement downward; "the rise and fall of the tides" n07370410 an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) n07370671 the event of something being raised upward; "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"; "a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity" n07370968 an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling); "the heaving of waves on a rough sea" n07371168 the initial ascent of a rocket from its launching pad n07371293 the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them" n07372565 an angry disturbance; "he didn't want to make a fuss"; "they had labor trouble"; "a spot of bother" n07372779 forward movement; "the ship made little headway against the gale" n07372959 an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event; "his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him"; "life is full of tribulations"; "a visitation of the plague" n07373277 the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts; "lightning produced an unusual union of the metals" n07373481 union of sperm and egg in sexual reproduction n07373602 an occurrence that involves the production of a union n07373803 an occurrence that results in things being united n07374152 (genetics) a combining of genes or characters different from what they were in the parents n07374357 (physics) a combining of charges or transfer of electrons in a gas that results in the neutralization of ions; important for ions arising from the passage of high-energy particles n07374633 combining into a solid mass n07374756 an event that combines things in a mixture; "a gradual mixture of cultures" n07375053 an occurrence of an unusual mixture; "it suddenly spewed out a thick green concoction" n07375214 an occurrence combining miscellaneous things into a (more or less) rounded mass n07375405 an occurrence of thorough mixing n07375525 a rapid rise n07375635 the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne n07375781 (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building) n07376008 the rise of something; "the uplifting of the clouds revealed the blue of a summer sky" n07376168 the cry made by sheep n07376257 a sudden very loud noise n07376454 a dull resonant sound as of a bell n07376539 a continuing very loud noise n07376621 the sound made by a dog n07376731 a noise resembling the bark of a dog n07376836 the sound of a hound on the scent n07376937 the sound of stroke or blow; "he heard the beat of a drum" n07377082 a short high tone produced as a signal or warning n07377244 the sound of a bell being struck; "saved by the bell"; "she heard the distant toll of church bells" n07377473 a loud harsh or strident noise n07377682 a deep prolonged loud noise n07377931 the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this) n07378059 the cry of an ass n07378163 the bark of a dog n07378234 sound of rapid vibration; "the buzz of a bumble bee" n07378437 the sound made by a hen after laying an egg n07378569 the yowling sound made by a cat in heat n07378682 the sound made by corvine birds n07378781 the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) n07378952 the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine n07379094 the short weak cry of a young bird n07379223 a short light metallic sound n07379409 a sharp sound made by small birds or insects n07379577 a series of chirps n07379695 any utterance produced simultaneously by a group; "a chorus of boos" n07379852 the dull explosive noise made by an engine n07379963 a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated n07380144 a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" n07380473 a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement); "the shutters clattered against the house"; "the clatter of iron wheels on cobblestones" n07380686 a succession of clicks n07380784 a fast and rhythmic click-clack; "the clickety-clack of the typewriters" n07380934 the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface n07381100 the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks) n07381231 an imitation of the crow of a cock n07381329 the sound made by a pigeon n07381423 a sudden sharp noise; "the crack of a whip"; "he heard the cracking of the ice"; "he can hear the snap of a twig" n07381678 the sharp sound of snapping noises n07381864 a squeaking sound; "the creak of the floorboards gave him away" n07382044 the crackling sound heard on auscultation when patients with respiratory diseases inhale; associated with tuberculosis and pneumonia and congestive heart failure n07382286 the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it) n07382414 the sound of something crunching; "he heard the crunch of footsteps on the gravel path" n07382572 the characteristic utterance of an animal; "animal cries filled the night" n07383092 the crackling or breaking up of certain crystals when they are heated n07383257 a ringing sound n07383323 the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop; "the constant sound of dripping irritated him" n07383475 the sound of a drum; "he could hear the drums before he heard the fifes" n07383616 the noise made by a bell n07383696 the noise caused by an explosion; "the explosion was heard a mile away" n07383823 the sound of a step of someone walking; "he heard footsteps on the porch" n07384023 the sound produced while gargling n07384127 the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock n07384244 a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something n07384344 a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears) n07384473 the sound of growling (as made by animals) n07384614 the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs n07384741 the bubbling sound of water flowing from a bottle with a narrow neck n07384898 a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience" n07385249 the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this) n07385367 a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound; "the howl of the wind made him restless" n07385548 the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf n07385660 loud confused noise from many sources n07385803 a humming noise; "the hum of distant traffic" n07385998 a metallic sound; "the jingle of coins"; "the jangle of spurs" n07386194 the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something n07386370 the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); "the knocking grew louder" n07386614 the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this) n07386821 the sound made by a cow or bull n07386920 a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech n07387316 the characteristic sounds made by a horse n07387509 sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels" n07388706 the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine) n07388816 the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously n07388987 the sound made by a gentle blow n07389170 a quick succession of light rapid sounds; "the patter of mice"; "the patter of tiny feet" n07389330 a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells) n07389569 a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal) n07389757 a series of rapid tapping sounds; "she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house" n07389931 the noise of something dropping (as into liquid) n07390049 the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash n07390205 the sound of a sudden heavy fall n07390307 a hollow twanging sound n07390400 a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork n07390645 a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat n07390762 the harsh sound of a duck n07390857 a tremulous sound n07390945 a loud and disturbing noise n07391079 a series of short sharp taps (as made by strokes on a drum or knocks on a door) n07391240 a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders); "the death rattle" n07391516 a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing); "they heard a violent report followed by silence" n07391682 a sound like whistling or snoring that is heard with a stethoscope during expiration as air passes through obstructed channels n07391863 the sound of a bell ringing; "the distinctive ring of the church bell"; "the ringing of the telephone"; "the tintinnabulation that so voluminously swells from the ringing and the dinging of the bells"--E. A. Poe n07392280 the sound made by a lion n07392373 the sound made by beating a drum n07392483 a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder" n07392783 a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind n07392982 a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her" n07393161 a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes" n07393500 a crunching noise n07393589 a continuing shrill noise; "the clash of swords and the shrilling of trumpets"--P. J. Searles n07393756 a sound like a person sighing; "she heard the sigh of the wind in the trees" n07393919 a sizzling noise n07393988 the sound of (the chanter of) a bagpipe n07394115 the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects n07394236 the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand; "servants appeared at the snap of his fingers" n07394478 the rattling noise produced when snoring n07394588 a distinctive or characteristic sound; "the song of bullets was in the air"; "the song of the wind"; "the wheels sang their song as the train rocketed ahead" n07394814 the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire" n07395104 the sound like water splashing n07395303 a single splash; "he heard a splat as it hit the floor" n07395446 the noise of squawking; "she awoke to the squawk of chickens"; "the squawk of car horns" n07395623 a short high-pitched noise; "the squeak of shoes on powdery snow" n07395777 a high-pitched howl n07395867 the noise of soft mud being walked on n07395957 a shrill grating or chirping noise made by some insects by rubbing body parts together n07396120 sound of strumming; "the strum of a guitar" n07396233 the indistinct sound of people whispering; "a soft susurrus of conversation" n07396414 a brushing or rustling sound n07396530 the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid) n07396658 the sound of light blow or knock; "he heard the tapping of the man's cane" n07396822 a sound with a strong rhythmic beat; "the throbbing of the engines" n07396945 a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) n07397230 a thrumming sound; "he could hear the thrum of a banjo" n07397355 a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning n07397552 a single sharp crash of thunder n07397641 a dull hollow sound; "the basketball made a thunk as it hit the rim" n07397761 a metallic tapping sound; "he counted the ticks of the clock" n07397955 steady recurrent ticking sound as made by a clock n07398097 a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell n07398276 a blast of a horn n07398362 the sound of casual playing on a musical instrument; "he enjoyed hearing the tootles of their horns as the musicians warmed up" n07398560 a heavy footfall; "the tramp of military boots" n07398659 the sound of heavy treading or stomping; "he heard the trample of many feet" n07398873 a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string) n07399027 a weak chirping sound as of a small bird n07399137 (music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch n07399336 vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one n07399452 a sound suggestive of a vocal utterance; "the noisy voice of the waterfall"; "the incessant voices of the artillery" n07399620 the roaring sound made by a motor that is running at high speed n07399735 the banging sound of steam in pipes n07399829 the sound made by a sharp swift blow n07399917 sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers" n07400156 the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture n07400361 a buzzing or hissing sound as of something traveling rapidly through the air; "he heard the whiz of bullets near his head" n07400552 a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog) n07400701 a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound; "the zing of the passing bullet" n07400831 a newsworthy event n07400906 the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart; "he could feel the beat of her heart" n07401236 the widening of the chambers of the heart between two contractions when the chambers fill with blood n07401409 the contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery n07401604 a premature systole resulting in a momentary cardiac arrhythmia n07401726 an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); "he felt a throbbing in his head" n07401960 the tide when the water is highest n07402147 the outward flow of the tide n07402271 the lowest (farthest) ebb of the tide n07402393 the tide while water is flowing out n07402519 the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon n07402873 the occurrence of high tide on one side of the earth coinciding with high tide on the opposite side n07403030 the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide); "a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune" -Shakespeare n07403300 a less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon n07403459 a greater than average tide occurring during the new and full moons n07403601 a tide that runs in the same direction as the wind is blowing; "a leeward tide is dangerous for small boats" n07403779 the occurrence of relatively still water at the turn of the (low) tide n07403920 a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) n07404114 the water current caused by the tides n07404261 the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore n07404443 a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore n07404584 a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current n07404798 a current below the surface of a fluid n07404944 (geology) the descent of a large mass of earth or rocks or snow etc. n07405137 a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain n07405292 an avalanche of volcanic water and mud down the slopes of a volcano n07405411 a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff n07405579 a landslide of mud n07405652 a volcanic eruption in which a stream of gas and ash is violently ejected to a height of several miles n07405817 a landslide of rocks n07405893 the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) n07406350 a flow that returns toward its source n07406474 backflow of blood through a defective heart valve n07406601 the flow of air; "she adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her" n07406765 a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes); "the raft floated downstream on the current"; "he felt a stream of air"; "the hose ejected a stream of water" n07407137 the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow n07407272 the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity n07407459 a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house) n07407593 a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid); "the houses were swept away in the torrent" n07407777 the pouring forth of a fluid n07407970 a flow or discharge n07408086 an explosion in the atmosphere n07408171 an explosion (as of dynamite) n07408288 the explosion of a bomb n07408386 the explosion of an atomic bomb n07408519 backfire from a recoilless weapon n07408621 a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine n07408796 (cosmology) the cosmic explosion that is hypothesized to have marked the origin of the universe n07408965 the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired n07409121 the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes n07409255 (cosmology) a brief exponential expansion of the universe (faster than the speed of light) postulated to have occurred shortly after the big bang n07409475 a glancing rebound n07409592 the event of something coming in contact with the body; "he longed for the touch of her hand"; "the cooling touch of the night air" n07409930 any violent blow n07410021 a gentle blow n07410207 a vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head" n07410526 repeated heavy blows n07410613 a glancing blow from or on the side of something (especially motor vehicles) n07410745 a blow from a flat object (as an open hand) n07410883 the amount by which a propagating wave is bent n07411011 periodic motion in which the restoring force is proportional to the displacement n07411160 turning in an opposite direction or position; "the reversal of the image in the lens" n07411350 an erratic deflection from an intended course n07411490 injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness n07411645 a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash n07411851 a weak and tremulous light; "the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers"; "the play of light on the water" n07412092 a sudden intense burst of radiant energy n07412310 a momentary flash of light n07412478 a flash of light (especially reflected light) n07412668 the occurrence of a small flash or spark n07412876 a flash of intense heat (as released by an atomic explosion) n07412993 the flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more n07413237 bright flashes of light near the horizon without thunder (especially on hot evenings); usually attributed to distant lightning that is reflected by clouds n07413452 lightning that appears as a broad sheet; due to reflections of more distant lightning and to diffusion by the clouds n07413629 a sudden flash (as of lightning) n07413714 momentary contact n07413815 a light touch n07413899 increase in density n07414068 a sudden great increase; "the population explosion"; "the information explosion" n07414222 a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance" n07414370 a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time; "a runup in interest rates"; "market runups are followed by corrections" n07414566 a gradual increase in magnitude or extent; "the waxing of the moon" n07414740 the occurrence of two or more things coming together n07414922 a casual or unexpected convergence; "he still remembers their meeting in Paris"; "there was a brief encounter in the hallway" n07415167 (astronomy) apparent meeting or passing of two or more celestial bodies in the same degree of the zodiac n07415396 (astronomy) the alignment of the Earth and a planet on the same side of the sun n07415561 (astronomy) the alignment of the Earth and a planet on the opposite side of the sun n07415730 an event that results in a transformation n07415962 the conversion of glucose to glycogen when the glucose in the blood exceeds the demand n07416107 the conversion of a compound into an isomer of itself n07416308 the conversion of alternating current to direct current n07416441 (physics) the change of one chemical element into another (as by nuclear decay or radioactive bombardment); "the transmutation of base metals into gold proved to be impossible" n07416714 an event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions" n07417043 the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding; "the climax of the artist's career"; "in the flood tide of his success" n07417298 a critical combination of events or circumstances n07417405 a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency" n07417644 a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something; "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better" n07417851 an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend; "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations" n07418146 (Judeo-Christian mythology) when Adam and Eve ate of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden, God punished them by driving them out of the Garden of Eden and into the world where they would be subject to sickness and pain and eventual death n07418497 a sudden turning point in a person's life (similar to the sudden conversion of the Apostle Paul on the road from Jerusalem to Damascus of arrest Christians) n07418716 a significant event in your life (or in a project) n07418822 a difficult juncture; "a pretty pass"; "matters came to a head yesterday" n07418963 an occasion on which one is reminded of the nature of things in the real world; "this program is intended as a reality check for CEOs"; "after all those elaborate productions, I felt in need of a reality check" n07419233 an increase in the density of something n07419408 a decrease in the density of something; "a sound wave causes periodic rarefactions in its medium" n07419599 an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change n07419792 return to an original state; "the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid" n07419960 an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease); "his cancer is in remission" n07420217 the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung) n07420354 a severe affliction n07420435 a severe trial; "he went through fire and damnation" n07420538 a damage or loss n07420671 a detriment or sacrifice; "at the expense of" n07420770 the occurrence of a change for the worse n07420991 (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients); "the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star" n07421316 a cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown" n07421580 brakes fail to stop a vehicle n07421669 engine does not run n07421749 an explosion that fails to occur n07421859 a temporary suspension of operation (as of computers); "there will be a network outage from 8 to 10 a.m." n07422036 equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails; "the ice storm caused a power outage" n07422244 (electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.); "it took much longer to find the fault than to fix it" n07422506 the failure of electric power for a general region n07422629 the failure of a jet engine caused by an interruption of the fuel supply or by faulty combustion n07422800 a becoming gradually less; "there is no greater sadness that the dwindling away of a family" n07423001 a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent; "the waning of his enthusiasm was obvious"; "the waxing and waning of the moon" n07423248 gradually diminishing in brightness or loudness or strength n07423365 an unforeseen development; "events suddenly took an awkward turn" n07423560 a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation; "recent developments in Iraq"; "what a revolting development!" n07423818 a remarkable development n07423899 a development that complicates a situation; "the court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications" n07424109 a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving; "the industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution" n07424436 a radical reform in China initiated by Mao Zedong in 1965 and carried out largely by the Red Guard; intended to eliminate counterrevolutionary elements in the government it resulted in purges of the intellectuals and socioeconomic chaos n07424797 the introduction of pesticides and high-yield grains and better management during the 1960s and 1970s which greatly increased agricultural productivity n07425011 (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism n07425427 a change in a person's physical sexual characteristics (as by surgery and hormone treatments) n07425577 (genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome n07425726 (genetics) a kind of mutation in which the order of the genes in a section of a chromosome is reversed n07425903 (genetics) a kind of mutation in which a chromosomal segment is transfered to a new position on the same or another chromosome n07426108 an event capable of causing a mutation n07426241 (genetics) a mutation caused by the insertion of exogenous DNA into a genome n07426406 (genetics) a mutation due to an intramolecular reorganization of a gene n07426573 (genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation) n07426732 (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species n07426893 passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form n07427060 any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) n07427224 becoming stronger n07427337 becoming weaker n07427534 weakening in force or intensity; "attenuation in the volume of the sound" n07427728 a sudden decline in strength or number or importance; "the fall of the House of Hapsburg" n07427951 a disappointing decline after a previous rise; "the anticlimax of a brilliant career" n07428111 a loss of vitality and a degeneration of cells and tissues not due to any apparent injury n07428257 (biology) degenerative reversion of cells or tissue to a less differentiated or more primitive form n07428450 activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption; "the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset"; "he looked around for the source of the disturbance"; "there was a disturbance of neural function" n07428797 a sudden disturbance of the earth's magnetic field; caused by emission of particles from the sun n07428954 shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity n07429276 an instance of agitation of the earth's crust; "the first shock of the earthquake came shortly after noon while workers were at lunch" n07429484 a small earthquake n07429637 a tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake n07429782 a tremor preceding an earthquake n07429870 an earthquake at the sea bed n07429976 any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts" n07430211 electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication n07430480 extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured; "they got a bad connection and could hardly hear one another over the background signals" n07430770 extraneous noise contaminating sound measurements that cannot be separated from the desired signal n07430964 noise produced by the friction of the stylus of a record player moving over the rotating record n07431119 radiation coming from sources other than those being observed n07431247 the presence of an unwanted signal via an accidental coupling n07431369 a gradual temporary loss of a transmitted signal due to electrical disturbances n07431502 small rapid variations in a waveform resulting from fluctuations in the voltage supply or mechanical vibrations or other sources n07431683 a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference n07431852 a noise produced by a stimulus containing all of the audible frequencies of vibration; "white noise is a good masking agent" n07432034 static at radio wavelengths n07432119 the process of seeping n07432337 the process of exuding; the slow escape of liquids from blood vessels through pores or breaks in the cell membranes n07432559 flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof" n07432835 slow continuous drip introducing solutions intravenously (a drop at a time) n07432973 a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself n07433145 a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) n07433336 (Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla n07433510 the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces n07433662 an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part n07433868 the occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe) n07433973 a change for the worse n07434102 a moral or mental distortion n07434209 a steep and rapid fall n07434320 the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height n07434473 making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure n07434678 a layer of fertilizer or manure not plowed in n07434782 the emergence of seeds as seed pods burst open when they are ripe n07434942 a sudden intense happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning" n07435149 an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs n07435273 a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities" n07435533 a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time n07435713 an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world n07435891 a return of something after a period of abatement; "a recrudescence of racism"; "a recrudescence of the symptoms" n07436100 the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) n07436352 a sudden burst of activity; "come back after the rush" n07436475 the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material n07436661 the discharge of a fluid from some container; "they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe"; "he had to clean up the leak" n07436986 creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant n07437372 transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant n07437575 fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from different individual of the same species n07437870 cross-fertilization in plants n07437990 fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from the same individual n07438190 fertilization of two or more ova released during the same menstrual cycle by sperm from separate acts of coitus (especially by different males) n07438396 fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time; "superfetation is normal in some animal species" n07438655 self-fertilization in plants n07438792 fertilization by transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another n07438983 fertilization by transfer of pollen from the anthers to the stigma of the same flower n07439167 the production of small nonopening self-pollinating flowers n07439284 the motion made by flapping up and down n07439570 a sudden rapid flow (as of water); "he heard the flush of a toilet"; "there was a little gush of blood"; "she attacked him with an outpouring of words" n07439883 the spread of a group of organisms into new habitats n07440045 the development of many different forms from an originally homogeneous group of organisms as they fill different ecological niches n07440240 a sudden forceful flow n07440411 the sudden spread of dust and debris from a collapsing building; "the destruction of the building produced an enormous debris surge" n07440617 a forceful forward rush or flow; "from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed"; "the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts" n07440852 a swelling rush of anything; "he rose on the springtide of prosperity" n07440979 a single complete turn (axial or orbital); "the plane made three rotations before it crashed"; "the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year" n07441373 rotation to the right n07441494 rotation to the left n07441619 rotary motion of an object around its own axis; "wheels in axial rotation" n07441902 motion of an object in an orbit around a fixed point; "satellites in orbital rotation" n07442068 confused movement; "he was caught up in a whirl of work"; "a commotion of people fought for the exits" n07442288 a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) n07442439 spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motion n07442569 (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist n07442744 forward spin (usually of a moving ball) that is imparted by an upward stroke n07442874 an indolent or clumsy rolling about; "a good wallow in the water" n07443010 a row of unravelled stitches; "she got a run in her stocking" n07443210 an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind" n07443539 a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile; "the thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs" n07443761 an event in which one thing is substituted for another; "the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood" n07444100 recurring fluctuations in economic activity consisting of recession and recovery and growth and decline n07444278 fluctuations that occur between one day and the next n07444392 fluctuations that occur during each day n07444495 something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea); "a rising tide of popular interest" n07444668 an event in which something is displaced without rotation n07444882 (physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave n07445010 displacement or misalignment of a joint or organ n07445149 partial displacement of a joint or organ n07445265 a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" n07445480 a movement upward; "they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon" n07445896 process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space n07446270 a wild headlong rush of frightened animals (horses or cattle) n07446404 a uniform movement without rotation n07446533 a jet of vapor n07446599 a quick squirt of some liquid (usually carbonated water) n07446744 the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited n07446920 the sound of someone playing a set of bells n07447022 the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction n07447177 a rolling or revolving motion n07447261 a vaguely specified social event; "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions" n07447641 an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment; "he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day" n07448038 an uproarious party n07448121 a party held on the anniversary of someone's birth n07448232 (Briticism) a grand formal party on an important occasion n07448394 an informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling n07448608 an afternoon party at which cocktails are served n07448717 a party for social dancing n07448885 a lavish dance requiring formal attire n07449037 a ball at which young ladies are presented to society n07449157 a ball at which guests wear costumes and masks n07449316 a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year n07449452 a dance party featuring country dancing n07449548 an informal dance where popular music is played n07449676 a dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played; "raves are very popular in Berlin" n07449862 an elaborate party (often outdoors) n07450055 an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment) n07450229 a party lasting over one or more nights at a large house n07450343 a happy party n07450463 a party at which tea is served n07450549 a progressive whist party n07450651 a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event n07450842 a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor" n07451338 formal ceremony about important occasions; "pomp and circumstance" n07451463 a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated; "hundreds of people attended his funeral" n07451687 the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave n07451903 a traditional Tibetan funeral ritual in which the corpse is exposed to the open air to be eaten by sacred vultures n07452074 the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed n07452251 a rich and spectacular ceremony n07452348 a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose n07452559 a new dedication; "the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem" n07452699 a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise n07452841 a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something n07453063 a formal ceremony performed by military personnel n07453195 a formal entry into an organization or position or office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the army"; "he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame" n07453638 the ceremony of installing a new monarch n07453924 (Judaism) an initiation ceremony marking the 13th birthday of a Jewish boy and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility; "a bar mitzvah is an important social event" n07454196 (Judaism) an initiation ceremony marking the 12th birthday of a Jewish girl and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility n07454452 (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises" n07454632 the ceremony of walking barefoot over hot stones or a bed of embers n07454758 an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred n07455007 a requirement of etiquette or custom; "a mere formality" n07455151 a public ceremony on Maundy Thursday when the monarch distributes Maundy money n07455301 a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment) n07455640 a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money n07455760 an occasion that lends itself to (or is deliberately arranged for) taking photographs that provide favorable publicity for those who are photographed n07455984 an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home (especially as a party for children) n07456188 an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants n07456638 a contest between athletes n07456906 a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers) n07457016 an athletic contest consisting of ten different events n07457126 the modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country n07457311 an athletic contest modeled after the Olympic Games but intended for mentally or physically handicapped persons n07457485 an Olympics for winter sports n07457599 a minor match preceding the main event n07457722 an athletic contest consisting of five different events n07457834 a competition at which a champion is chosen n07457936 a foolhardy competition; a dangerous activity that is continued until one competitor becomes afraid and stops n07458099 a contest whose outcome is uncertain up to the very end n07458212 a fiercely disputed contest; "their rancor dated from a political dogfight between them"; "a real dogfight for third place"; "a prolonged dogfight over their rival bids for the contract" n07458453 a contest of speed; "the race is to the swift" n07458892 a race between (usually high-performance) automobiles n07459066 one of several international races n07459157 an automobile race run over public roads n07459249 a race between people riding bicycles n07459363 a French bicycle race for professional cyclists that lasts three weeks and covers about 3,000 miles n07459523 a race between people rowing or driving boats n07459642 a high-speed motorcycle race on a public road n07459778 a race between ancient chariots n07459868 a race between dogs; usually an occasion for betting on the outcome n07459992 a race between crews of people in yachts n07460104 a race run on foot; "she broke the record for the half-mile run" n07460403 a footrace run for fun (often including runners who are sponsored for a charity) n07460546 a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards n07460651 a race (as in swimming) in which each contestant has a free choice of the style to use n07460793 a long race run over open country n07460904 an important dogsled race run annually on the Iditarod Trail n07461050 an equestrian competition; the first day is dressage; the second is cross-country jumping; the third is stadium jumping n07461288 a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race n07461411 a contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting n07461650 a horse race in which each owner declares before the race at what price his horse will be offered for sale after the race n07461831 a horse race in which the winning horse must be put up for auction n07461956 a horse race between people riding in sulkies behind horses that are trotting or pacing n07462119 an annual race for three-year-old horses; held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky n07462269 an annual race for three-year-old horses; held at Pimlico in Baltimore, Maryland n07462405 an annual race for three-year-old horses; held on Long Island at Elmont, New York n07462547 a horse race in which part of the prize is put up by the owners of the horses in the race n07462693 a horse race over an obstructed course n07462808 an annual steeplechase run in Liverpool, England n07462917 a race in which competitors must negotiate obstacles n07463029 a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump n07463171 a race between thoroughbred horses n07463323 a novelty race in which competitors move potatoes from one place to another one at a time n07463470 a novelty race in which competitors jump ahead with their feet confined in a sack n07463607 a race in which all contestants start from scratch (on equal terms) n07463733 a race between people wearing skis n07463872 a ski race down a trail n07463950 a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles n07464083 a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance n07464234 a race (especially in rowing) in which runners-up in the eliminating heats compete for a place in the final race n07464402 (ancient Greece) in which a torch is passed from one runner to the next n07464568 a soccer tournament held every four years between national soccer teams to determine a world champion n07464725 a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner n07464969 a tournament in which losers are eliminated in successive rounds n07465159 a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play n07465290 any final competition to determine a championship n07465448 (sports) several contests played successively by the same teams; "the visiting team swept the series" n07465657 a series of successive games played at a team's home field or court n07465781 series that constitutes the playoff for the baseball championship; "we watched the World Series on TV" n07465960 a match between boxers; usually held in a boxing ring n07466108 a match between chess players n07466195 a match in a cockpit between two fighting cocks heeled with metal gaffs n07466322 a match between two cricket teams n07466415 an athletic competition that involves diving into water n07466557 a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track n07466832 the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament n07467027 the final match of any cup competition (such as the annual final of the English soccer competition at Wembley) n07467212 one of the four competitions in an elimination tournament whose winners go on to play in the semifinals n07467393 one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament n07467579 a tournament in which every contestant plays every other contestant n07467704 a contest between gun dogs to determine their proficiency in pointing and retrieving n07467846 a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held n07468116 a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes n07468244 a regular occasion on which a number of horse races are held on the same track; "the Epsom race meeting was an important social event" n07468456 a meeting for boat races n07468534 a swimming competition between two or more teams n07468692 a track and field competition between two or more teams n07468861 a footrace performed on a track (indoor or outdoor) n07469043 a footrace run at top speed; "he is preparing for the 100-yard dash" n07469162 a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles n07469325 a footrace extending one mile; "he holds the record in the mile" n07469476 a competition that involves jumping as high as possible over a horizontal bar n07469609 a competition that involves jumping as far as possible from a running start n07469772 a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole n07469975 an athletic competition in which a heavy metal ball is hurled as far as possible n07470110 an athletic competition in which a heavy metal ball that is attached to a flexible wire is hurled as far as possible n07470285 an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible n07470420 an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible n07470545 an athletic competition that involves swimming n07470671 a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete n07471037 a match between tennis players n07471126 an international championship match n07471246 a match between wrestlers n07471371 when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat n07471514 (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position; "a takedown counts two points" n07471708 a practice or exhibition boxing match n07471806 a boxing match between professional boxers for a cash prize n07471972 an athletic contest in which a competitor must perform successively a hop and a step and a jump in continuous movement n07472168 a contest in which teams pull of opposite ends of a rope; the team dragged across a central line loses n07472327 a series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize n07472460 a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances n07472657 any competition; "the race for the presidency" n07472808 a competition between nations to have the most powerful armaments n07472929 a race between candidates for elective office; "I managed his campaign for governor"; "he is raising money for a Senate run" n07473207 a race for election to the governorship n07473332 a race for election to the senate n07473441 a successful ending of a struggle or contest; "a narrow victory"; "the general always gets credit for his army's victory"; "clinched a victory"; "convincing victory"; "the agreement was a triumph for common sense" n07474006 the successful ending of the American Revolution; "they maintained close relations with England even after independence" n07474185 an overwhelming electoral victory; "Roosevelt defeated Hoover in a landslide" n07474318 ultimate success achieved after a near failure (inspired by the saying `he laughs best who laughs last'); "we had the last laugh after the votes were counted" n07474533 a victory that is won by incurring terrible losses n07474645 winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge n07474809 winning all of the tricks in a hand of bridge n07474911 winning all but one of the tricks in a hand of bridge n07475035 complete victory n07475107 an easy victory n07475242 a tennis game won on the opponent's service n07475364 an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest; "it was a narrow defeat"; "the army's only defeat"; "they suffered a convincing licking" n07475762 an assured victory (especially in an election) n07475870 an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating n07476092 a serious or devastating setback n07476177 a narrow defeat or a defeat at the last minute n07476282 a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage) n07476404 an overwhelming defeat n07476495 a defeat in a game where one side fails to score n07476623 a sound defeat n07476851 a final crushing defeat; "he met his waterloo" n07476952 a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score n07477066 a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly n07477231 (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications; "the trials for the semifinals began yesterday" n07477413 (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait; "after fishing for an hour he still had not had a bite" n07477587 a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line" n07477945 a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) n07478169 the occurrence of a loss of the ability to perceive and respond n07478318 a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain n07478531 the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve; "women have been blamed ever since the Fall" n07478718 an irretrievable loss; "that was the shipwreck of their romance" n07478874 (computer science) an event that causes a computer system to become inoperative; "the crash occurred during a thunderstorm and the system has been down ever since" n07479144 (computer science) a crash of a read/write head in a hard disk drive (usually caused by contact of the head with the surface of the magnetic disk) n07479366 a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline; "the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor" n07479525 a following on in addition n07479628 a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact; "they gave it another zap of radiation" n07479799 a buzzing or whizzing sound; "a nasty zizz in the engine" n07479926 the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion n07480068 any strong feeling n07480356 a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion; "he has a thing about seafood"; "she has a thing about him" n07480521 a feeling of considerable warmth; "the glow of new love"; "a glow of regret" n07480666 a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon n07480790 deep feeling or emotion n07480896 a strong feeling or emotion n07481084 a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration n07481223 a feeling of extreme emotional intensity; "the wildness of his anger" n07481375 feelings of great warmth and intensity; "he spoke with great ardor" n07481625 violent passion in speech or action; "frightened by the storminess of their argument" n07481785 excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end; "he had an absolute zeal for litigation" n07481951 tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion n07482128 extravagant or affected feeling or emotion n07482267 insincere pathos n07482368 the sentimental feeling you have about someone you once loved but no longer do n07482521 (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior n07482782 a complex of males; desire to possess the mother sexually and to exclude the father; said to be a source of personality disorders if unresolved n07483005 a complex of females; sexual attraction to the father n07483120 a sense of personal inferiority arising from conflict between the desire to be noticed and the fear of being humiliated n07483305 mixed feelings or emotions n07483439 opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings; "he was immobilized by conflict and indecision" n07483622 an absence of emotion or enthusiasm n07483782 apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions n07484109 a feeling of lack of interest or energy n07484265 the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state n07484547 a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business" n07484792 the widespread aspiration of Americans to live better than their parents did n07484929 ambition to equal or excel n07485047 the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination n07485203 a desire for bloodshed n07485281 the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened" n07485475 an intense desire for some particular thing n07485626 a feeling of craving something; "an appetite for life"; "the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as possible"- Granville Hicks n07485916 an appetite for food; "exercise gave him a good stomach for dinner" n07486055 a strong appetite for sweet food n07486145 an abnormally strong craving n07486229 a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire" n07486527 a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain n07486628 prolonged unfulfilled desire or need n07486922 a yearning for something or to do something n07487063 a feeling of deep longing n07487177 an unrealistic yearning n07487276 a sadly pensive longing n07487375 longing for something past n07487493 a pining for a loved one n07487594 a longing to return home n07487695 all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; "he wanted a better sex life"; "the film contained no sex or violence" n07487955 a desire for sexual intimacy n07488340 a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction; "their love left them indifferent to their surroundings"; "she was his first love" n07488567 a desire for heterosexual intimacy n07488676 decline or absence of sexual desire n07488788 a feeling of strong sexual desire n07488875 desire for sensual pleasures n07489059 the arousal of feelings of sexual desire n07489294 a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body; "common male fetishes are breasts, legs, hair, shoes, and underwear" n07489548 (psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire n07489714 a strong sexual desire n07489925 abnormally intense sexual desire in women n07490042 abnormally intense sexual desire in men n07490138 intense sexual desire n07490214 feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness n07490451 a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?" n07490579 a sudden desire; "he bought it on an impulse" n07490713 a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure" n07491038 a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; "his delight to see her was obvious to all" n07491286 a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment n07491476 a feeling of delight at being entertained n07491591 delight in another person's misfortune n07491708 the pleasure felt when having a good time n07491895 a keen enjoyment of living n07491981 vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment n07492170 the feeling caused by agreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling n07492368 the pleasure of remembering some pleasant event; "he basked in the afterglow of his victory" n07492516 a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment n07492655 the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him" n07492928 very limited consolation or empathy; "he told me that time heals all wounds but that was cold comfort to me" n07493095 a consoling aspect of a difficult situation; "every cloud has a silver lining"; "look on the bright side of it" n07493280 the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief" n07493527 pleasure derived from sexual activities n07493682 sexual pleasure derived from inflicting or experiencing pain n07493830 sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others n07494018 sadism and masochism combined in one person n07494175 sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological) n07494363 emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid; "the pain of loneliness" n07494682 emotional distress arising during adolescence n07494787 the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling n07494972 a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience" n07495156 pangs of feeling guilty n07495236 sustained dull painful emotion n07495327 feelings of mental or physical pain n07495551 intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain; "an agony of doubt"; "the torments of the damned" n07495878 violent pangs of suffering; "death throes" n07495973 an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress n07496166 soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction n07496291 chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs) n07496463 psychological suffering; "the death of his wife caused him great distress" n07496755 extreme mental distress n07496924 self-imposed distress n07497019 (Yiddish) trouble and suffering n07497122 a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride); "he feared that mentioning it might reopen the wound"; "deep in her breast lives the silent wound"; "The right reader of a good poem can tell the moment it strikes him that he has taken an immortal wound--that he will never get over it"--Robert Frost n07497473 a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment; "I've always had a liking for reading"; "she developed a liking for gin" n07497797 a predisposition to like something; "he had a fondness for whiskey" n07497976 a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual n07498210 a strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the Irish have a penchant for blarney" n07498455 a preference that is only acquired after considerable experience; "martinis are an acquired taste" n07498614 a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you; "he has a weakness for chocolate" n07498769 abnormal attraction to filth n07498854 that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking; "her inclination is for classical music" n07499113 an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity" n07499276 an inclination or liking for things involving conflict or difficulty or unpleasantness; "he had no stomach for a fight" n07499449 an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling; "his account had a poignant undertow of regret" n07499615 a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company n07499830 a disinclination to quarrel n07499930 the friendly hope that something will succeed n07500042 the feeling that men should treat one another like brothers n07500159 a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval" n07500414 a feeling of favorable regard n07500612 official approval n07500741 a feeling of delighted approval and liking n07500957 admiration for Britain and British customs n07501093 admiration for great men (or their memory) n07501194 admiration for Greece and the Greeks and Greek customs n07501326 admiration for women n07501420 a feeling of profound love and admiration n07501545 a feeling of aversion or antipathy; "my dislike of him was instinctive" n07501922 that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike; "his disinclination for modesty is well known" n07502099 dislike (or fear) of Britain and British customs n07502241 dislike experienced as an absence of friendliness n07502387 the feeling of being alienated from other people n07502576 a feeling of being disliked and alone n07502669 a feeling of intense dislike n07502829 a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing n07502980 lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary" n07503260 strong feelings of dislike n07503430 hate coupled with disgust n07503716 feelings of dislike and anxiety; "the cave gave me the creepy-crawlies" n07503849 a strong dislike; "they took a scunner against the United States" n07503987 intense aversion n07504111 disgust so strong it makes you feel sick n07504258 dislike for new technology n07504343 a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation; "he was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help" n07504529 warm friendly feelings of gratitude n07504711 a lack of gratitude n07504841 a feeling of sympathy for someone or something; "She felt strong concern for those less fortunate" n07505047 a cause for feeling concern; "his major care was the illness of his wife" n07505207 a feeling of excessive concern n07505347 a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless) n07505538 a feeling of lack of concern n07505676 unbiased impartial unconcern n07505871 indifference by personal withdrawal; "emotional distance" n07506031 avoiding emotional involvement n07506149 an absence of concern for the welfare of others n07506382 feelings of extreme heartlessness n07506569 a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt n07506797 a feeling of shame when you do something immoral; "he has no conscience about his cruelty" n07506962 shame resulting from strong dislike of yourself or your actions n07507098 the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public n07507329 embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you n07507560 feeling embarrassed about yourself n07507742 strong feelings of embarrassment n07507912 a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused n07508092 feeling embarrassed due to modesty n07508232 anxious embarrassment n07508486 a feeling of self-respect and personal worth n07508705 a feeling of pride in yourself n07508806 an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others n07508996 feelings of excessive pride n07509131 a humble feeling; "he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope" n07509325 the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness n07509474 a feeling of being of little worth n07509572 the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment" n07509827 the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed; "her departure left him in utter devastation" n07509996 the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising n07510184 an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; "he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe" n07510348 the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you n07510495 a feeling of stupefied astonishment n07510625 the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; "his mother's death left him in a daze"; "he was numb with shock" n07510923 the feeling that something is about to happen n07511080 an expectation n07511238 excited anticipation of an approaching climax; "the play kept the audience in suspense" n07511380 intense nervous anticipation; "in a fever of resentment" n07511524 nervous excitement of an inexperienced hunter n07511626 greed and the contagious excitement of a gold rush n07511733 a specific instance of feeling hopeful; "it revived their hope of winning the pennant" n07511906 feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness n07512039 a festive merry feeling n07512147 a solemn and dignified feeling n07512315 an earnest and sincere feeling n07512465 sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others) n07512719 sensitivity leading to easy irritation or upset n07512848 refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions; "cruelty offended his sensibility" n07513035 emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity); "the remark hurt his feelings" n07513247 a feeling of understanding n07513413 a sensuous feeling n07513508 the feeling of being agitated; not calm n07513711 a feeling of restless agitation n07513795 a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion; "he's got the fidgets"; "waiting gave him a feeling of restlessness" n07514071 a restless desire for change and excitement n07514189 an extreme state of worry and agitation; "his stewing over the fight kept him awake most of the night" n07514345 emotional agitation and excitement n07514520 violent agitation n07514600 keen and shared excitement; "the stage crackled with electricity whenever she was on it" n07514782 a general feeling of excitement and heightened interest; "anticipation produced in me a sensation somewhere between hope and fear" n07514968 a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement n07515169 a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling n07515328 calm and unruffled self-assurance; "he performed with all the coolness of a veteran" n07515560 a state of peace and quiet n07515790 the absence of mental stress or anxiety n07515974 a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry; "the easiness we feel when sleeping" n07516222 a relaxed comfortable feeling n07516354 a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance n07516756 a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase `in high dudgeon') n07516905 intense anger (usually on an epic scale) n07516997 a feeling of intense anger; "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"; "his face turned red with rage" n07517292 a state of fury so great the face becomes discolored n07517417 a feeling of intense anger n07517550 a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question" n07517737 a feeling of righteous anger n07517869 a passing state of anger and resentment n07518000 a feeling of anger and animosity; "having one's hackles or dander up" n07518132 a persisting angry mood n07518261 anger produced by some annoying irritation n07518468 a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood" n07518663 a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized; "her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration" n07518878 an exasperated feeling of annoyance n07519040 a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented; "so great was his harassment that he wanted to destroy his tormentors" n07519253 an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) n07519773 fear resulting from the awareness of danger n07519983 a feeling of fear and revulsion; "he gives me the creeps" n07520112 an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him" n07520411 intense and profound fear n07520507 excessive or uncontrollable fear n07520612 an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety n07520925 a panic or extreme discomposure; "it threw her into a swivet" n07521039 a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration" n07521437 a sudden attack of fear n07521563 fear that affects a person about to face an audience n07521674 fearful expectation or anticipation; "the student looked around the examination room with apprehension" n07522043 a feeling of alarm or dread n07522128 a feeling of evil to come; "a steadily escalating sense of foreboding"; "the lawyer had a presentiment that the judge would dismiss the case" n07522418 a premonition of something adverse; "a shadow over his happiness" n07522536 a foreboding about what is about to happen n07522632 apprehension about what is going to happen n07522729 fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions n07523016 timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action; "I was going to tell him but I got cold feet" n07523180 a feeling of fear of embarrassment n07523286 lack of self-confidence n07523485 a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something n07523649 diffidence about self promotion n07523760 the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid n07523905 a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune n07524242 a strong feeling of anxiety; "his worry over the prospect of being fired"; "it is not work but worry that kills"; "he wanted to die and end his troubles" n07524529 an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction" n07524760 a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments n07524918 the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure n07525057 feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable n07525259 feelings of uneasiness; "that guy gave me the willies" n07525367 a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension; "with a sinking heart"; "a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach" n07525555 uneasiness about the fitness of an action n07525760 the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters n07526002 an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom n07526182 feeling no fear n07526338 freedom from anxiety or fear; "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security" n07526505 a feeling of trust (in someone or something); "I have confidence in our team"; "confidence is always borrowed, never owned" n07526757 emotions experienced when in a state of well-being n07527061 (French) happiness and good humor n07527167 experiencing joy and pleasure n07527352 the emotion of great happiness n07527656 a feeling of joy and pride n07527817 a feeling of extreme joy n07528097 the exultation of victory n07528212 the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed" n07528470 the swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks" n07528807 excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety; "the intoxication of wealth and power" n07528976 a tingling feeling of excitement (as from teasing or tickling) n07529096 a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation n07529245 a gay feeling n07529377 great merriment n07529563 a feeling of great happiness n07529683 a feeling facetious merriment n07529817 happiness felt in a secure relationship; "with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging" n07530000 a feeling of being at ease in a relationship n07530124 a feeling of being intimate and belonging together; "their closeness grew as the night wore on" n07530322 affectionate closeness; "togetherness is the new wonder ingredient in marriage" n07530478 a feeling of spontaneous good spirits; "his cheerfulness made everyone feel better" n07530723 cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface n07530866 the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you n07531105 happiness with one's situation in life n07531255 the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction" n07531536 satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements; "he takes pride in his son's success" n07531713 the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting" n07531998 an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction n07532112 a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires n07532276 malicious satisfaction n07532440 emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being n07532832 sadness caused by grief or affliction n07532945 persisting sadness; "nothing lifted the heaviness of her heart after her loss" n07533097 a feeling of thoughtful sadness n07533257 a feeling of melancholy apprehension n07533492 a feeling of dispirited melancholy n07533607 persistent morbid meditation on a problem n07533735 sadness on thinking about the evils of the world n07533877 intense mournfulness n07533978 a feeling of intense unhappiness; "she was exhausted by her misery and grief" n07534108 sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned n07534278 sadness expressed by weeping n07534430 an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement; "he tried to express his sorrow at her loss" n07534700 sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation n07534847 devastating sorrow and despair; "he is recovering from a broken heart"; "a broken heart languishes here" n07535010 intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) n07535209 a state of gloomy sorrow n07535430 expressing sorrowfulness n07535532 (poetry) painful grief n07535670 sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game" n07536074 a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) n07536245 remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense n07536437 a deep feeling of guilt often experienced by those who have survived some catastrophe that took the lives of many others; derives in part from a feeling that they did not do enough to save the others who perished and in part from feelings of being unworthy relative to those who died; "survivor guilt was first noted in those who survived the Holocaust" n07536870 remorse for your past conduct n07537068 a feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness n07537259 a sudden numbing dread n07537376 a feeling of dismal cheerlessness n07537485 sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy n07537668 a feeling of low spirits; "he felt responsible for her lowness of spirits" n07537973 depression resulting from an undermining of your morale n07538142 a feeling of being unable to manage n07538272 a feeling of sorrow (often self-indulgent) over your own sufferings n07538395 feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless n07538674 a feeling of being oppressed n07538812 an oppressive feeling of heavy force; "bowed down by the weight of responsibility" n07538965 a longing for something better than the present situation n07539259 a feeling of sulky discontent n07539367 abnormal depression and discontent n07539511 the feeling of being displeased and discontent; "he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received" n07539790 the feeling of being bored by something tedious n07539962 a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction n07540081 (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something; "he was suffering from museum fatigue"; "after watching TV with her husband she had a bad case of football fatigue"; "the American public is experiencing scandal fatigue"; "political fatigue" n07540424 the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something n07540602 a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized; "his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment" n07540866 the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals n07541053 the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled; "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope" n07541316 the feeling you have when you have hope n07541449 the feeling of being encouraged n07541558 the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well n07541760 feeling sanguine; optimistically cheerful and confident n07541923 the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well; "they moaned in despair and dismay"; "one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair" n07542249 the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success n07542433 acceptance of despair n07542560 acceptance of the inevitability of defeat n07542675 the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles n07542881 the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc. n07543033 the feeling that things will turn out badly n07543204 a cynical feeling of distrust n07543288 a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love" n07543732 selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature) n07543910 (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind n07544039 the love of a child for a parent n07544129 intense feeling of love n07544213 a feeling of love or fondness n07544351 temporary love of an adolescent n07544491 feelings of ardent love; "their devotion to each other was beautiful" n07544647 a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home" n07545161 a feeling of affection for a person or an institution n07545303 a feeling of protective affection n07545415 a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect" n07545594 a sentimental affection; "she had a soft spot for her youngest son" n07545717 disposition to do good n07545833 doing good; feeling beneficent n07545957 your deepest feelings of love and compassion; "many adoption cases tug at the heartstrings" n07546125 a loving feeling n07546279 a warmhearted feeling n07546389 feelings of allegiance n07546465 the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action n07546844 hatred of mankind n07546973 hatred of marriage n07547064 hatred of women n07547219 hatred of reasoning n07547293 hatred of change or innovation n07547397 hatred of new ideas n07547473 hatred of children n07547547 a bloodthirsty hatred arousing murderous impulses n07547674 a feeling of scornful hatred n07547805 the feeling of a hostile person; "he could no longer contain his hostility" n07548100 a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility n07548224 feelings of envy and resentment of one social or economic class for toward another n07548366 an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility n07548567 a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack n07548695 hostile or warlike attitude or nature n07548860 hostile or belligerent mood; "the chief is on the warpath today" n07548978 a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will n07549265 intense resentment; "his promotion caused much heartburning among his rivals" n07549401 a feeling of sulky resentment n07549536 a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation; "holding a grudge"; "settling a score" n07549716 a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another n07549979 an envious eagerness to possess something n07550079 a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival) n07550204 (psychoanalysis) a female's presumed envy of the male's penis; said to explain femininity n07550369 wishing evil to others n07550551 doing or causing evil n07550666 feeling a need to see others suffer n07550891 a malevolent desire for revenge n07551052 a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling; "whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time"; "he was in a bad humor" n07551418 an annoyed or irritated mood n07551498 a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal; "stayed home in a sulk" n07551691 a cheerful and agreeable mood n07551890 feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor n07552087 an angry and disagreeable mood n07552252 a sullen gloomy feeling n07552367 a gloomy ill-tempered feeling n07552549 a feeling of resentful anger n07552729 an irritable petulant feeling n07553016 feeling easily irritated n07553176 a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight) n07553301 sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish) n07553590 sympathy arising from a kind heart n07553741 a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering n07553964 a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity" n07554224 kindheartedness through maturity or old age n07554342 warm compassionate feelings n07554500 the feeling that motivates compassion n07554640 compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive n07554758 a feeling of sympathetic understanding n07554856 understanding and entering into another's feelings n07555014 a feeling of excitement n07555184 a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something n07555402 a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); "they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor"; "he felt a kind of religious zeal" n07555647 joyful enthusiasm n07555775 enthusiasm for new technology n07555863 any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment; "food and drink" n07556406 food that is simply prepared and gives a sense of wellbeing; typically food with a high sugar or carbohydrate content that is associated with childhood or with home cooking n07556637 any substance that can be used as food n07556872 eatables (especially sweets) n07556970 part of a meal served at one time; "she prepared a three course meal" n07557165 something considered choice to eat n07557434 a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" n07560193 inexpensive food (hamburgers or chicken or milkshakes) prepared and served quickly n07560331 food to be eaten with the fingers n07560422 solid and liquid nourishment taken into the body through the mouth n07560542 food that fulfills the requirements of Jewish dietary law n07560652 the food and drink that are regularly served or consumed n07560903 the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal) n07561112 a prescribed selection of foods n07561590 a regulated daily food allowance n07561730 a diet designed to avoid the foods that you are allergic to n07561848 a diet that contains adequate amounts of all the necessary nutrients required for healthy growth and activity n07562017 a diet of foods that are not irritating; "he ate a bland diet because of his colitis" n07562172 a diet of fluids with minimal residues (fat-free broth or strained fruit juices or gelatin); cannot be used for more than one day postoperative n07562379 a diet designed to help control the symptoms of diabetes n07562495 something added to complete a diet or to make up for a dietary deficiency n07562651 a diet of foods high in starch that increases carbohydrate reserves in muscles; "carbo loading is used by endurance athletes just before competing" n07562881 a reducing diet that enjoys temporary popularity n07562984 diet prescribed to treat celiac disease; eliminates such foods as wheat and rye and oats and beans and cabbage and turnips and cucumbers that are rich in gluten n07563207 a diet high in plant and animal proteins; used to treat malnutrition or to increase muscle mass n07563366 a diet designed to patients with vitamin deficiencies n07563509 food remaining from a previous meal; "he had leftovers for dinner last night" n07563642 diet prescribed for bedridden or convalescent people; does not include fried or highly seasoned foods n07563800 a diet of foods that can be served in liquid or strained form (plus custards or puddings); prescribed after certain kinds of surgery n07564008 a diet that is low on calories n07564101 a diet containing limited amounts of fat and stressing foods high in carbohydrates; used in treatment of some gallbladder conditions n07564292 a diet that limits the intake of salt (sodium chloride); often used in treating hypertension or edema or certain other disorders n07564515 a diet consisting chiefly of beans and whole grains n07564629 a diet designed to help you lose weight (especially fat) n07564796 a diet that does not require chewing; advised for those with intestinal disorders n07564971 a diet excluding all meat and fish n07565083 the dishes making up a meal n07565161 informal terms for a meal n07565259 food or meals in general; "she sets a fine table"; "room and board" n07565458 planned meals for athletes in training (usually served in a mess hall) n07565608 a meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel n07565725 the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel); "the rations should be nutritionally balanced" n07565945 rations issued for United States troops in the field n07566092 a small package of emergency rations; issued to United States troops in World War II n07566231 a canned field ration issued by the United States Army n07566340 a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food n07566863 foodstuff rich in natural starch (especially potatoes, rice, bread) n07567039 flour or meal or grain used in baking bread n07567139 a digestible substance used to give color to food; "food color made from vegetable dyes" n07567390 a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water n07567611 a concentrated form of tomatoes n07567707 coarsely ground foodstuff; especially seeds of various cereal grasses or pulse n07567980 coarsely ground grain in the form of pellets (as for pet food) n07568095 coarsely ground corn n07568241 fine meal made from cereal grain especially wheat; often used as a cooked cereal or in puddings n07568389 meal made from ground matzos n07568502 meal made from rolled or ground oats n07568625 meal made from dried peas n07568706 meal made of finely ground corn mixed with sugar and spices n07568818 coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis n07568991 food prepared from the husks of cereal grains n07569106 fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain n07569423 flour that does not contain a raising agent n07569543 flour prepared from wheat n07569644 flour made by grinding the entire wheat berry including the bran; (`whole meal flour' is British usage) n07569873 meal made from soybeans n07570021 milled product of durum wheat (or other hard wheat) used in pasta n07570141 the dried and powdered blood of animals n07570237 a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough n07570447 gluten prepared from corn n07570530 a feed consisting primarily of corn gluten n07570635 gluten prepared from wheat n07570720 a source of materials to nourish the body n07571324 the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared n07571547 traditional Chinese cuisine; a variety of foods (including several kinds of steamed or fried dumplings) are served successively in small portions n07571765 (French) an elaborate and skillful manner of preparing food n07571903 a school of French cooking that uses light sauces and tries to bring out the natural flavors of foods instead of making heavy use of butter and cream n07572134 warmed leftovers n07572206 a particular style of cookery (as of a region); "New England gastronomy" n07572353 a stock or supply of foods n07572519 food in a secure or hidden storage place n07572616 a supply of food especially for a household n07572712 food that is not preserved by canning or dehydration or freezing or smoking n07572858 food preserved by freezing n07572957 food preserved by canning n07573103 meat preserved in a can or tin n07573241 nautical term for tinned meat n07573347 a canned meat made largely from pork n07573453 food preserved by dehydration n07573563 a substantial and nourishing meal; "he seldom got three square meals a day" n07573696 the food served and eaten at one time n07574176 whatever happens to be available especially when offered to an unexpected guest or when brought by guests and shared by all; "having arrived unannounced we had to take potluck"; "a potluck supper" n07574426 a light meal or repast n07574504 snacks and drinks served as a light meal n07574602 the first meal of the day (usually in the morning) n07574780 a breakfast that usually includes a roll and coffee or tea n07574923 combination breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning n07575076 a midday meal n07575226 lunch (usually at a restaurant) where business is discussed and the cost is charged as a business expense n07575392 substantial early evening meal including tea n07575510 a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes; "an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea" n07575726 the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday; "dinner will be at 8"; "on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church" n07575984 a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime n07576182 a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves n07576311 a meal that is prepared in advance and frozen; can be heated and served n07576438 any informal meal eaten outside or on an excursion n07576577 an informal meal cooked and eaten outdoors n07576781 a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit n07576969 a cookout at the seashore where clams and fish and other foods are cooked--usually on heated stones covered with seaweed n07577144 a cookout where fried fish is the main course n07577244 a cookout where roasted frankfurters are the main course n07577374 a light informal meal n07577538 (Yiddish) a snack or light meal n07577657 a large satisfying meal n07577772 a meal consisting of a sandwich of bread and cheese and a salad n07577918 a snack taken during a break in the work day; "a ten-minute coffee break"; "the British have tea breaks" n07578093 a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed; "a banquet for the graduating seniors"; "the Thanksgiving feast"; "they put out quite a spread" n07578363 an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal; "the helpings were all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's enough for two servings each" n07578879 a small amount eaten or drunk; "take a taste--you'll like it" n07579076 a small amount of solid food; a mouthful; "all they had left was a bit of bread" n07579276 a small amount of liquid food; "a sup of ale" n07579399 a wad of something chewable as tobacco n07579575 the principal dish of a meal n07579688 the most important dish of a meal n07579787 a main course served on a plate; "a vegetable plate"; "the blue plate special" n07579917 a dish of marinated vegetables and meat or fish; served with rice n07580053 a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course n07580253 a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant n07580359 food cooked and served in a casserole n07580470 chicken cooked and served in a casserole n07580592 chicken casserole prepared with tomatoes and mushrooms and herbs in the Italian style n07580782 a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion n07581132 a piece of meat (especially a duck) cooked slowly in its own fat n07581249 a course of appetizers in an Italian meal n07581346 food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course) n07581607 an appetizer consisting usually of a thin slice of bread or toast spread with caviar or cheese or other savory food n07581775 an appetizer served as a first course at a meal n07581931 a mixture of sliced or diced fruits n07582027 a cocktail of cold cooked crabmeat and a sauce n07582152 a cocktail of cold cooked shrimp and a sauce n07582277 a dish served as an appetizer before the main meal n07582441 spicy or savory condiment n07582609 tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped n07582811 a dip made of cooked beans n07582892 a dip made of cheeses n07582970 a dip made of clams and soft cream cheese n07583066 a dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onions and other seasonings n07583197 liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food n07583865 the soup that a restaurant is featuring on a given day n07583978 soup that contains small noodles in the shape of letters of the alphabet n07584110 clear soup usually of beef or veal or chicken n07584228 a tomato-flavored consomme; often served chilled n07584332 a thick cream soup made from shellfish n07584423 a Russian or Polish soup usually containing beet juice as a foundation n07584593 a thin soup of meat or fish or vegetable stock n07584727 the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked n07584859 used to feed infants n07584938 a clear seasoned broth n07585015 a stock made with beef n07585107 a stock made with chicken n07585208 liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces; "she made gravy with a base of beef stock" n07585474 a cube of dehydrated stock n07585557 soup made from chicken broth n07585644 soup made from chicken boiled with leeks n07585758 a soup made with chopped tomatoes and onions and cucumbers and peppers and herbs; served cold n07585906 a soup or stew thickened with okra pods n07585997 a clear soup garnished with julienne vegetables n07586099 soup cooked in a large pot n07586179 soup made from a calf's head or other meat in imitation of green turtle soup n07586318 a soup of eastern India that is flavored with curry; prepared with a meat or chicken base n07586485 a soup made from the skinned tail of an ox n07586604 a thick soup made of dried peas (usually made into a puree) n07586718 a soup made with vegetables and tripe and seasoned with peppercorns; often contains dumplings n07586894 soup made with a variety of vegetables n07587023 thick (often creamy) soup n07587111 a stew of vegetables and (sometimes) meat n07587206 soup usually made of the flesh of green turtles n07587331 made by stirring beaten eggs into a simmering broth n07587441 a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes n07587618 chowder containing corn n07587700 chowder containing clams n07587819 a chowder made with clams and tomatoes and other vegetables and seasonings n07587962 a thick chowder made with clams and potatoes and onions and salt pork and milk n07588111 chowder containing fish n07588193 a soup with won ton dumplings n07588299 made of stock and split peas with onions carrots and celery n07588419 made of fresh green peas and stock with shredded lettuce onion and celery n07588574 made of stock and lentils with onions carrots and celery n07588688 a thick soup made from beef or mutton with vegetables and pearl barley n07588817 a creamy potato soup flavored with leeks and onions; usually served cold n07588947 food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables n07589458 a Polish stew of cabbage and meat n07589543 spicy southern specialty: chicken (or small game) with corn and tomatoes and lima beans and okra and onions and potatoes n07589724 thick spicy stew of whatever meat and whatever vegetables are available; southern United States n07589872 a gathering at which burgoo stew is served n07589967 Spanish version of burgoo n07590068 Irish version of burgoo n07590177 thick stew made of rice and chicken and small game; southern U.S. n07590320 a rich meat stew highly seasoned with paprika n07590502 a stew (or thick soup) made with meat and vegetables n07590611 a stew of meat and potatoes cooked in a tightly covered pot n07590752 meat is browned before stewing n07590841 made with sauerkraut and caraway seeds and served with sour cream n07590974 made of lamb or pork n07591049 meat (especially mutton) stewed with potatoes and onions n07591162 oysters in cream n07591236 diced lobster meat in milk or cream n07591330 a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors n07591473 a stew made with fish n07591586 highly seasoned Mediterranean soup or stew made of several kinds of fish and shellfish with tomatoes and onions or leeks and seasoned with saffron and garlic and herbs n07591813 highly seasoned soup or stew made of freshwater fishes (eel, carp, perch) with wine and stock n07591961 saffron-flavored dish made of rice with shellfish and chicken n07592094 pieces of chicken or other meat stewed in gravy with e.g. carrots and onions and served with noodles or dumplings n07592317 a stew made with chicken n07592400 a stew made with turkey n07592481 a stew made with beef n07592558 tough meat that needs stewing to be edible n07592656 well-seasoned stew of meat and vegetables n07592768 a vegetable stew; usually made with tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onion, and seasonings n07592922 ragout of game in a rich sauce n07593004 traditional French stew of vegetables and beef n07593107 a thin stew of meat and vegetables n07593199 an assortment of foods starting with herring or smoked eel or salmon etc with bread and butter; then cheeses and eggs and pickled vegetables and aspics; finally hot foods; served as a buffet meal n07593471 a choice or delicious dish n07593549 any packaged dish or food that can be prepared quickly and easily as by thawing or heating n07593774 a commercial preparation containing most of the ingredients for a dish n07593972 a commercial mix for making brownies n07594066 a commercial mix for making a cake n07594155 a commercial mix for making lemonade n07594250 a commercially prepared mixture of flour and salt and a leavening agent n07594406 ready-to-eat food products n07594511 prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises; "in England they call takeout food `takeaway'" n07594737 a small tasty bit of food n07594840 an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre n07595051 a savory jelly made with gelatin obtained by boiling calves' feet n07595180 burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food n07595368 refined sugar molded into rectangular shapes convenient as single servings n07595499 a large conical loaf of concentrated refined sugar n07595649 sugar from sugarcane used as sweetening agent n07595751 very finely granulated sugar that was formerly sprinkled from a castor n07595914 sugar granulated into a fine powder n07596046 sugar in the form of small grains n07596160 finely powdered sugar used to make icing n07596258 sugar from sugar beets used as sweetening agent n07596362 dextrose used as sweetening agent n07596452 unrefined or only partly refined sugar n07596566 light brown cane sugar; originally from Guyana n07596684 a food rich in sugar n07596967 candy and other sweets considered collectively; "the business decided to concentrate on confectionery and soft drinks" n07597145 preserved or candied fruit n07597263 a sweetened delicacy (as a preserve or pastry) n07597365 a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts n07598256 a candy shaped as a bar n07598335 powder from the ground seeds and pods of the carob tree; used as a chocolate substitute n07598529 a bar of candy made with carob powder n07598622 a British sweet made with molasses and butter and almonds n07598734 candy that is brittle; "you can break a tooth on that hard candy" n07598928 a brittle transparent candy made by melting and cooling cane sugar n07599068 a British candy flavored with brandy n07599161 a large round hard candy n07599242 a hard candy with lemon flavor and a yellow color and (usually) the shape of a lemon n07599383 round piece of tart hard candy n07599468 round flat candy n07599554 a patty flavored with peppermint n07599649 a candy that usually has a center of fondant or fruit or nuts coated in chocolate n07599783 caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets n07599911 brittle containing peanuts n07599998 a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing n07600177 a ball of chewing gum with a coating of colored sugar n07600285 a kind of chewing gum that can be blown into bubbles n07600394 a hard brittle candy made with butter and brown sugar n07600506 fruit cooked in sugar syrup and encrusted with a sugar crystals n07600696 an apple that is covered with a candy-like substance (usually caramelized sugar) n07600895 strips of gingerroot cooked in sugar syrup and coated with sugar n07601025 strips of grapefruit peel cooked in sugar syrup and coated with sugar n07601175 strips of lemon peel cooked in sugar and coated with sugar n07601290 strips of orange peel cooked in sugar and coated with sugar n07601407 strips of citrus peel cooked in a sugar syrup n07601572 a hard candy in the shape of a rod (usually with stripes) n07601686 a small yellow and white candy shaped to resemble a kernel of corn n07601809 firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk n07601999 a food made from roasted ground cacao beans n07602279 pure unsweetened chocolate used in baking and icings and sauces and candy n07602454 candy made with chocolate n07602650 the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering n07602829 the liquid or paste that is produced when cocoa beans are roasted and ground; the basis of all chocolate n07602996 the vegetable fat from the cacao that is extracted from chocolate liquor; the basis for white chocolate n07603177 the powdery remains of chocolate liquor after cocoa butter is removed; used in baking and in low fat and low calorie recipes and as a flavoring for ice cream n07603411 colloquial British abbreviation; "a box of chocs" n07603511 a bar of chocolate candy n07603613 a bar of milk chocolate made by the Hershey company n07603722 chocolate liquor with cocoa butter and small amounts of sugar and vanilla; lecithin is usually added n07603930 chocolate that contains at least 32 percent cocoa butter n07604043 cocoa powder treated with a mild alkalizing agent (such as baking soda) n07604182 bits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream n07604307 chocolate made from chocolate liquor with sugar and cocoa butter and powdered milk solids and vanilla and (usually) lecithin; the most common form of chocolate for eating; used in chocolate candy and baking and coatings n07604587 a blend of cocoa butter and milk solids and sugar and vanilla; used in candy bars and baking and coatings; not technically chocolate because it contains no chocolate liquor n07604840 a flat disk of chocolate covered with beads of colored sugar n07604956 candy containing a fruit or nut n07605040 a candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperature n07605198 sugar-coated nut or fruit piece n07605282 silvery candy beads used for decorating cakes n07605380 candy made of a thick creamy sugar paste n07605474 soft creamy candy n07605597 fudge made with chocolate or cocoa n07605693 white creamy fudge made with egg whites n07605804 fudge made with brown sugar and butter and milk and nuts n07605944 a jellied candy coated with sugar crystals n07606058 chewy fruit-flavored jellied candy (sometimes medicated to soothe a sore throat) n07606191 a crisp candy made with honey n07606278 a candy that is flavored with a mint oil n07606419 a candy that is flavored with an extract of the horehound plant n07606538 a candy flavored with peppermint oil n07606669 sugar-glazed jellied candy n07606764 any of several bite-sized candies n07606933 a candy kiss that resembles toffee n07607027 a kiss made of sugar and egg white and baked slowly n07607138 a kiss that consists of a conical bite-sized piece of chocolate n07607280 butterscotch candy kiss n07607361 a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant n07607492 a candy shaped like a small lifesaver n07607605 hard candy on a stick n07607707 a small aromatic or medicated candy n07607832 a scented lozenge used to sweeten the breath (e.g. to conceal the odor of tobacco) n07607967 a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat n07608098 spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar n07608245 almond paste and egg whites n07608339 nuts or fruit pieces in a sugar paste n07608429 a bar of nougat candy often dipped in chocolate n07608533 paste of nuts and sugar on a pastry base cut into bars n07608641 bar of peanuts in taffy n07608721 popcorn combined with a thick sugar or molasses or caramel syrup and formed into balls n07608866 cookie-sized candy made of brown sugar and butter and pecans n07608980 sugar in large hard clear crystals on a string n07609083 hard bright-colored stick candy (typically flavored with peppermint) n07609215 made by boiling pure sugar until it hardens n07609316 any of various small sugary candies n07609407 chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy n07609549 taffy made of molasses n07609632 creamy chocolate candy n07609728 a jellied candy typically flavored with rose water n07609840 a dish served as the last course of a meal n07610295 (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal n07610502 fruit dessert made of oranges and bananas with shredded coconut n07610620 cake covered with ice cream and meringue browned quickly in an oven n07610746 sweet almond-flavored milk pudding thickened with gelatin or cornstarch; usually molded n07610890 a mold lined with cake or crumbs and filled with fruit or whipped cream or custard n07611046 dessert of stewed or baked fruit n07611148 dessert made by baking fruit wrapped in pastry n07611267 open pastry filled with fruit or custard n07611358 any of various desserts prepared by freezing n07611733 dessert made of sweetened milk coagulated with rennet n07611839 a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin n07611991 a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream n07612137 a dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream n07612273 ice cream and peaches with a liqueur n07612367 a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit n07612530 dessert made of prune puree and whipped cream n07612632 any of various soft sweet desserts thickened usually with flour and baked or boiled or steamed n07612996 (British) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally) n07613158 sweetened cream beaten with wine or liquor n07613266 an Italian dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake soaked with coffee and brandy or liqueur layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with grated chocolate n07613480 a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate n07613671 a trifle soaked in wine and decorated with almonds and candied fruit n07613815 fruit-flavored dessert (trade mark Jell-O) made from a commercially prepared gelatin powder n07614004 lady fingers enclosing Bavarian cream n07614103 apples wrapped in pastry and baked n07614198 a frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk) n07614348 an ice containing no milk but having a mushy consistency; usually made from fruit juice n07614500 frozen dessert containing cream and sugar and flavoring n07614730 ice cream in a crisp conical wafer n07614825 ice cream flavored with chocolate n07614942 colloquial British abbreviation for chocolate ice cream n07615052 a block of ice cream with 3 or 4 layers of different colors and flavors n07615190 ice cream flavored with fresh peaches n07615289 a frozen dessert made primarily of fruit juice and sugar, but also containing milk or egg-white or gelatin n07615460 ice cream flavored with fresh strawberries n07615569 ice cream containing chopped candied fruits n07615671 ice cream flavored with vanilla extract n07615774 ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick; "in England a popsicle is called an ice lolly" n07615954 similar to ice cream but made of milk n07616046 a soft frozen dessert of sweetened flavored yogurt n07616174 ball of crushed ice with fruit syrup n07616265 ball of ice cream covered with coconut and usually chocolate sauce n07616386 layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream n07616487 ice cream served with a topping n07616590 a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts n07616748 a banana split lengthwise and topped with scoops of ice cream and sauces and nuts and whipped cream n07616906 a chilled dessert consisting of a mixture of custard and nuts and (sometimes) liquor n07617051 dessert resembling ice cream but with a boiled custard base n07617188 any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes; "corn pudding" n07617344 a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal n07617447 mousse made with fish n07617526 mousse made with chicken n07617611 dessert mousse made with chocolate n07617708 a rich steamed or boiled pudding that resembles cake n07617839 pudding made with grated carrots n07617932 pudding made of corn and cream and egg n07618029 a pudding cooked by steaming n07618119 a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron n07618281 sweet vanilla flavored custard-like pudding usually thickened with flour rather than eggs n07618432 sweet chocolate flavored custard-like pudding usually thickened with flour rather than eggs n07618587 baked pudding of apples and breadcrumbs n07618684 a rich frozen pudding made of chopped chestnuts and maraschino cherries and candied fruits and liqueur or rum n07618871 a pudding made with strained split peas mixed with egg n07619004 sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen n07619208 baked custard topped with caramel n07619301 custard sauce flavored with vanilla or a liqueur n07619409 custard sprinkled with sugar and broiled n07619508 a custard containing fruit n07619594 a tart filled with rich unsweetened custard; often contains other ingredients (as cheese or ham or seafood or vegetables) n07619786 quiche made with cheese and bacon n07619881 granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings n07620047 sweet pudding thickened with tapioca n07620145 pudding made of suet pastry spread with jam or fruit and rolled up and baked or steamed n07620327 a sweet or savory pudding made with suet and steamed or boiled n07620485 a suet pudding containing currants n07620597 a rich custard set with gelatin n07620689 cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur n07620822 a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes n07621001 any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods n07621140 sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar n07621264 colored beads of sugar used as a topping on e.g. candies and cookies n07621388 cream that has been beaten until light and fluffy n07621497 light foamy custard-like dessert served hot or chilled n07621618 something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration n07621776 a flavorful addition on top of a dish n07621976 a crumbly topping for a pastry n07622061 foods (like breads and cakes and pastries) that are cooked in an oven n07622261 small piece of e.g. bread or cake n07622473 crumb of bread; used especially for coating or thickening n07622587 crumbs of crackers used especially for coating or thickening n07622708 any of various baked foods made of dough or batter n07623136 a dough of flour and water and shortening n07623263 pastry used to hold pie fillings n07623363 deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust n07623475 pastry with a creamy almond-flavored filling n07623576 pastry with a topping of streusel n07623664 a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust n07623834 a tart filled with sliced apples and sugar n07623933 a small open pie with a fruit filling n07624130 a small open pie filled with sliced apples and sugar n07624239 a pastry shell filled with cooked lobster n07624339 a small tart usually used as a canape n07624466 a dish made by folding a piece of pastry over a filling n07624666 turnover with an apple filling n07624757 (Yiddish) a baked or fried turnover filled with potato or meat or cheese; often eaten as a snack n07624924 small fruit or meat turnover baked or fried n07625061 small turnover of Indian origin filled with vegetables or meat and fried and served hot n07625201 small pastry shell for creamy mixtures of minced foods n07625324 individual serving of minced e.g. meat or fish in a rich creamy sauce baked in a small pastry mold or timbale shell n07625493 dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top n07625831 a pie made of fruit with rich biscuit dough usually only on top of the fruit n07625977 open pie filled with a mixture of sweet crumbs and molasses n07626094 pie containing mincemeat n07626174 pie (with a top crust) containing sliced apples and sugar n07626287 pie containing lemon custard and topped with meringue n07626405 pie containing blueberries and sugar n07626501 pie containing diced rhubarb and much sugar n07626602 pie made of pecans and sugar and corn syrup and butter and eggs n07626721 pie made of mashed pumpkin and milk and eggs and sugar n07626833 similar to pumpkin pie but made with winter squash instead of pumpkin n07626959 sweet filled pastry made of especially puff paste n07627086 a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream n07627223 shell of puff paste n07627310 small pie or pasty n07627380 sausage meat rolled and baked in pastry n07627478 sausage baked in batter n07627564 puff paste shell filled with a savory meat mixture usually with a sauce n07627693 thin sheet of filled dough rolled and baked n07627790 rich Middle Eastern cake made of thin layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and honey n07627931 dough used for very light flaky rich pastries n07628068 tissue thin sheets of pastry used especially in Greek dishes n07628181 batter for making light hollow cases to hold various fillings n07628328 a small hollow pastry that is typically filled with cream and covered with chocolate n07628470 a light inflated pastry or puff shell n07628576 puff filled with cream or custard n07628691 oblong cream puff n07628779 eclair topped with chocolate n07628870 baked goods made from or based on a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and fat n07629697 moist spicy cake containing applesauce n07629797 a small cake leavened with yeast n07629898 a baba soaked in rum n07629988 decorated cake served at a birthday party n07630089 made with sweetened cream cheese and eggs and cream baked in a crumb crust n07630220 very light cake n07630294 cake containing chocolate n07630398 cake containing shredded coconut in batter and frosting n07630512 a cake or sweet bread usually served with coffee n07630667 a coffee cake flavored with orange rind and raisins and almonds n07630782 cake or coffeecake topped with a mixture of sugar and butter and flour n07630909 a thick soft cake with a porous texture; cooked on a griddle n07631023 small cake baked in a muffin tin n07631109 very dark chocolate cake n07631212 a flat round cake of sweetened pastry filled with dried fruit n07631350 a rich cake containing dried fruit and nuts and citrus peel and so on n07631511 a rich fruitcake (usually covered with icing and marzipan) and eaten at Christmas n07631672 a fruitcake (sometimes covered with almond paste) eaten at mid-Lent or Easter or Christmas n07631834 any of various rich and elaborate cakes n07631926 ice cream molded to look like a cake n07632037 a light porous cake made with eggs and flour and sugar without shortening n07632240 a light sponge cake made without egg yolks n07632357 thin sheet of sponge cake spread with jelly and then rolled up to make a cylindrical cake n07632515 a rich sponge cake with close texture; intended to be eaten with a glass of Madeira wine n07632679 a small sponge cake with a synthetic cream filling n07632802 a rich cake with two or more tiers and covered with frosting and decorations; served at a wedding reception n07632980 cake made without egg yolks n07633064 cake flavored with spices n07633146 cake flavored with ginger n07633229 rich loaf cake made of a pound each of butter and sugar and flour n07633369 cake having layers held together by a sweet filling and usually covered with frosting n07633511 rich cake usually covered with cream and fruit or nuts; originated in Austria n07633640 small (individual) frosted and ornamented cake n07633743 moist cake containing prunes that have been made into a puree n07633861 small flat ring-shaped cake or cookie n07633960 a sponge cake baked in a ring mold n07634048 layer cake filled with custard n07634141 batter baked atop a layer of sweetened fruit then turned upside down so fruit is on top n07634306 a spicy cake partially sweetened with honey n07634406 made of light and dark batter very lightly blended n07634514 rich and delicate Italian sponge cake n07634605 a sweet cake flavored with sesame or caraway seeds and lemon n07634751 any of various small cakes or cookies often served with tea n07634901 flat semisweet cookie or biscuit usually served with tea n07635044 a flat round slightly sweet teacake usually served hot n07635155 any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the British term) n07635746 a hard biscuit for dogs n07635827 cookie containing much butter n07635934 cookie flavored with spices n07636020 very rich thick butter cookie n07636126 very rich cookie containing ground almonds; usually crescent-shaped n07636271 square or bar of very rich chocolate cake usually with nuts n07636384 a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger n07636534 chewy cookie usually containing almond paste n07636669 macaroon flavored with ratafia liqueur n07636779 macaroon containing coconut n07636869 a cookie made of egg whites and sugar n07636957 small finger-shaped sponge cake n07637045 cookie made without butter and flavored with anise seed n07637178 very spicy cookies sweetened partially with molasses n07637292 chocolate cookie with white cream filling n07637398 cookie filled with a paste of raisins and nuts n07637508 dough formed into a roll and chilled in the refrigerator then sliced and baked n07637652 cookie containing raisins n07637737 cookies containing chopped fruits either mixed in the dough or spread between layers of dough then baked and cut in bars n07637949 fruit bar containing apricot jam n07638039 fruit bar containing chopped dates n07638128 cookies sprinkled with granulated sugar n07638226 cookies containing rolled oats n07638317 cookies containing chocolate chips n07638439 thin folded wafer containing a maxim on a slip of paper n07638574 gingerbread cut in the shape of a person n07638676 small cake in the form of a ring or twist or ball or strip fried in deep fat n07638898 a rounded lump of dough that is deep-fried and served as hot bread; "the doughboy was a predecessor of the doughnut" n07639069 a small ring-shaped friedcake n07639188 a doughnut made light with yeast rather than baking powder n07639344 a raised doughnut filled with jelly or jam n07639475 doughnut traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday n07639577 small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts n07639716 a deep-fried, yeast-raised doughnut dusted with confectioners' sugar n07639855 small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables n07640014 fritter containing sliced apple n07640105 fritter containing corn or corn kernels n07640203 a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle n07640560 small cake of compressed moist yeast n07640653 a pancake made with buckwheat flour n07640749 a pancake made with buttermilk n07640844 Russian pancake of buckwheat flour and yeast; usually served with caviar and sour cream n07640991 (Judaism) thin pancake folded around a filling and fried or baked n07641138 small very thin pancake n07641256 crepes flamed in a sweet orange-and-lemon flavored liqueur sauce n07641380 puffy mildly sweet lemon-flavored egg mixture sprinkled with confectioners' sugar and served with jam or a wine or fruit sauce n07641581 made of grated potato and egg with a little flour n07641699 pancake batter baked in a waffle iron n07641807 thick sweet waffle often eaten with ice cream or fruit sauce n07641928 a fried ball or patty of flaked fish and mashed potatoes n07642070 a small cake with a hard surface said to resemble a rock n07642182 a cake consisting of two layers of sponge cake with a jelly filling in between n07642361 a long fillet of fish breaded and fried n07642471 fruit preserved by cooking with sugar n07642742 thick dark spicy puree of apples n07642833 a Chinese preserve of mixed fruits and ginger n07642933 preserve of crushed fruit n07643026 a conserve with a thick consistency; made with lemons and butter and eggs and sugar n07643200 made with strawberries n07643306 a preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit n07643474 jelly made from apple juice n07643577 a tart apple jelly made from crab apples n07643679 jelly made from grape juice n07643764 a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits n07643891 marmalade made from oranges n07643981 an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods n07644244 jellied dessert made with gelatin and fruit juice or water n07644382 the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food n07644706 flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food n07644967 the flesh of a chicken used for food n07645242 flesh of a small young chicken not over 2 1/2 lb suitable for broiling n07645384 flesh of a castrated male chicken n07645469 flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying n07645631 flesh of a large young chicken over 3 1/2 lb suitable for roasting n07645769 a brand name for a roasting chicken n07645886 flesh of a chicken (or game bird) split down the back and grilled (usually immediately after being killed) n07646067 flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing n07646163 flesh of a small fowl bred for roasting n07646284 flesh of a guinea fowl (especially of hens) n07646403 flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled n07646578 flesh of a duck (domestic or wild) n07646718 flesh of a young domestic duck n07646821 flesh of a goose (domestic or wild) n07646927 flesh of any of a number of wild game birds suitable for food n07647115 flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil n07647321 flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised n07647496 flesh of either quail or grouse n07647602 flesh of a pheasant; usually braised n07647731 flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted n07647870 the lower joint of the leg of a fowl n07648036 the lower joint of the leg of a turkey n07648150 the lower joint of the leg of a chicken n07648267 the upper joint of the leg of a fowl n07648408 meat carved from the breast of a fowl n07648549 the wing of a fowl; "he preferred the drumsticks to the wings" n07648717 the wing of a turkey n07648814 the wing of a chicken n07648913 crisp spicy chicken wings n07648997 chicken wings cooked in barbecue sauce n07649096 edible viscera of a fowl n07649202 a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat); "medallions of veal" n07649342 a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl n07649463 the tail of a dressed fowl n07649582 a quantity of food (other than bread) formed in a particular shape; "meat loaf"; "sugar loaf"; "a loaf of cheese" n07649854 the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food n07650449 the flesh of wild animals that is used for food n07650637 the flesh of the legs of fowl used as food n07650792 soft semiliquid food; "a mess of porridge" n07650903 food chopped into small bits; "a mince of mushrooms" n07651025 food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender n07651159 uncooked meat n07651245 a lump or chunk of raw meat n07651325 meat that is dark in color before cooking (as beef, venison, lamb, mutton) n07651454 edible viscera of a butchered animal n07651774 viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans n07651905 a firm rather dry variety meat (usually beef or veal); "a five-pound beef heart will serve six" n07652052 liver of an animal used as meat n07652207 liver of a calf used as meat n07652310 liver of a chicken used as meat n07652401 liver of a goose used as meat n07652488 edible glands of an animal n07652585 the brain of certain animals used as meat n07652696 the brain of a calf eaten as meat n07652788 edible pancreas of an animal n07652881 edible thymus gland of an animal n07652995 the tongue of certain animals used as meat n07653126 the tongue of a cow eaten as meat n07653217 the tongue of a calf eaten as meat n07653311 meat from a deer used as food n07653394 a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass n07653982 a small cut of meat including part of a rib n07654148 meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce n07654298 an Indian dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat or fish or vegetables n07654438 sliced assorted cold meats n07654538 cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone n07654667 a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; "a piece of pie"; "a slice of bread" n07654886 thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled n07655067 lightly sauteed veal cutlets spread with a Soubise sauce and liver paste then sprinkled with grated Parmesan and baked briefly n07655263 a dish of sauteed food n07655337 a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish n07655505 the limb of an animal used for food n07655626 a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food n07655790 dressed half of a beef carcass n07655898 the front half of a side of meat n07655988 the back half of a side of meat n07656077 cut of meat from beef cattle n07656452 the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade n07656645 between the chuck and the brisket n07656741 cut of meat including one or more ribs n07656866 cut of meat taken from between the ribs n07656961 a cut of pork ribs with much of the meat trimmed off n07657068 a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg n07657233 a cut of meat from the upper part of a front leg n07657337 a cut of meat from the upper part of a rear leg n07657440 a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg n07657547 a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest especially of beef n07657664 the thin under portion of the forequarter n07657757 a cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg n07657903 a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish n07658058 cross-section slice of a large fish n07658168 a beef steak usually cooked by broiling n07658461 a cut of beef from the flank of the animal n07658580 a thin steak that can be cooked quickly n07658678 a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump n07658814 cut of meat from a loin of beef n07658958 the portion of the loin (especially of beef) just in front of the rump n07659196 part of the sirloin nearest the rump n07659308 part of the sirloin next to the wedge bone n07659425 part of the sirloin between the flat bone and the porterhouse n07659560 a cut of beef from the upper end of the sirloin n07659684 a cut of beef from the sirloin n07659793 the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column n07659968 beef loin muscle n07660065 a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef n07660283 pork loin muscle n07660361 a very thick center cut of beef tenderloin n07660463 small steak from the front of the short loin of beef n07660590 thick steak cut from the beef tenderloin n07660686 small steak cut from the thick end of a beef tenderloin n07660800 large steak from the thick end of the short loin containing a T-shaped bone and large piece of tenderloin n07661002 small steak from the thin end of the short loin containing a T-shaped bone and small piece of tenderloin n07661165 a cut of beef from the shoulder blade n07661273 a roast cut from the blade n07661357 a cut of meat from the neck of an animal n07661486 a cut of beef from the neck of the animal n07661583 a cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg n07661711 cut of beef suitable for simmering in liquid in a closed pot n07661845 cut of beef containing rib ends near the sternum n07661950 a cut of meat (beef or venison) including more than one rib and the meat located along the outside of the ribs n07662156 a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg n07662275 a lean cut of beef from between the rump and the shank n07662406 roast cut from the round; usually suitable for roasting n07662517 cut from the round; suitable for pot roast n07662618 a steak cut from the rump n07662719 steak from upper part of the short loin n07662833 fleshy hindquarters; behind the loin and above the round n07662978 a cut of beef or veal from the fleshy hindquarters of the animal n07663118 a cut of beef including the H-shaped rump bone n07663220 lining of the stomach of a ruminant (especially a bovine) used as food n07663360 lining of the reticulum (or second stomach) of a ruminant used as food n07663492 meat from an American bison n07663592 meat from an adult domestic bovine n07663796 cut of beef suitable for roasting n07663899 small flat mass of chopped food n07664007 beef that has been ground n07664121 a patty of ground cooked beef n07664266 beef cured or pickled in brine n07664379 highly seasoned cut of smoked beef n07664468 a piece of meat (or fish) that has been scored and broiled n07664582 (Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah n07664770 meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun n07664936 strips of dried beef n07665013 meat that is salted and cut into strips and dried in the sun n07665146 lean dried meat pounded fine and mixed with melted fat; used especially by North American Indians n07665308 meat from a calf n07665438 sauteed veal cutlet in a breadcrumb-and-cheese coating served with tomato sauce n07665595 cut of meat from a calf n07665713 the lean end of a neck of veal n07665844 cut of veal suitable for roasting n07665983 usually stuffed and roasted n07666071 larded veal braised and glazed in its own juices n07666176 thin slices of veal stuffed with cheese and ham and then sauteed n07666303 feet of calves used as food; usually jellied n07666406 the flesh of horses as food n07666521 flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food n07666733 meat from a mature domestic sheep n07666847 chop cut from a mature sheep n07666933 lean end of the neck n07667042 cut of meat from a mature sheep n07667151 the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food n07667326 cut of meat from a lamb n07667480 a cut of lamb including the breastbone and attached muscles dressed as meat n07667636 cut of meat (especially mutton or lamb) consisting of part of the backbone and both loins n07667778 backbone and both loins of a lamb n07667872 meat from a loin of lamb n07667974 chop cut from a lamb n07668073 rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton n07668215 a cut of lamb suitable for roasting n07668356 a roast of the rib section of lamb n07668481 a small cut of meat from the leg just above the foot n07668588 lamb leg suitable for roasting n07668702 meat from a domestic hog or pig n07668902 cut of meat from a hog or pig n07669098 whole young pig suitable for roasting n07669211 salted and cured abdominal wall of a side of pork n07669367 hind portion of a side of bacon n07669470 meat from a loin of pork n07669588 dressed half of a hog carcass n07669713 side of fresh pork n07669788 cut of pork suitable for roasting n07669891 meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked) n07670044 a lean hickory-smoked ham; 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often served on a bread roll n07676855 short slender frankfurter usually with ends cut off n07676967 another name for Bologna sausage n07677071 sausage or jellied loaf made of chopped parts of the head meat and sometimes feet and tongue of a calf or pig n07677255 short thick highly seasoned sausage n07677360 sausage containing ground liver n07677480 a pork and beef sausage (or a thin slice of this sausage) n07677593 sausage containing pork n07677747 highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried n07677860 (British informal) pork sausage n07677982 a small pork sausage n07678065 a highly seasoned Portuguese pork sausage flavored with garlic and onions n07678193 a ready-cooked and highly seasoned pork sausage n07678313 pork trimmings chopped and pickled and jelled n07678428 any of various sausages or molded loaf meats sliced and served cold n07678586 spiced mixture of chopped raisins and apples and other ingredients with or without meat n07678729 a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables n07678953 stuffing for turkey n07679034 stuffing made with oysters n07679140 mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley and lots of butter and bound with eggs n07679356 food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked n07680168 a yeast-raised bread made of white flour and cornmeal and molasses n07680313 a small loaf or roll of soft bread n07680416 a rich currant cake or bun n07680517 a crisp stick-shaped roll; often served with soup n07680655 a long slender crusty breadstick n07680761 dark steamed bread made of cornmeal wheat and flour with molasses and soda and milk or water n07680932 small rounded bread either plain or sweet n07681264 sweetened buns to be eaten with tea n07681355 bread containing caraway seeds n07681450 (Judaism) a loaf of white bread containing eggs and leavened with yeast; often formed into braided loaves and glazed with eggs before baking n07681691 bread flavored with cinnamon often containing raisins n07681805 bread made with cracked wheat that has been ground fine n07681926 a thin crisp wafer made of flour and water with or without leavening and shortening; unsweetened or semisweet n07682197 a small piece of toasted or fried bread; served in soup or salads n07682316 bread made with whole wheat flour n07682477 round, raised muffin cooked on a griddle; usually split and toasted before being eaten n07682624 any of various breads made from usually unleavened dough n07682808 French or Italian bread sliced and spread with garlic butter then crisped in the oven n07682952 bread made with gluten flour n07683039 bread made of graham (whole wheat) flour n07683138 a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion n07683265 the thin wafer-like bread of Scandinavia n07683360 a flat bread made of oat or barley flour; common in New England and Scotland n07683490 flat pancake-like bread cooked on a griddle n07683617 usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling n07683786 a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating n07683973 one of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread n07684084 a loaf of French bread n07684164 brittle flat bread eaten at Passover n07684289 leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop n07684422 bread containing finely minced onions n07684517 bread containing raisins n07684600 breads made with a leavening agent that permits immediate baking n07684938 moist bread containing banana pulp n07685031 bread containing chopped dates n07685118 bread containing chopped dates and nuts n07685218 bread containing chopped nuts n07685303 thin flat unleavened cake of baked oatmeal n07685399 round loaf made with soda and buttermilk; often containing caraway seeds and raisins n07685546 usually cooked in a skillet over an open fire: especially cornbread with ham bits and sometimes Irish soda bread n07685730 any of various breads made entirely or partly with rye flour n07685918 bread made of coarse rye flour n07686021 (Judaism) bread made with rye flour; usually contains caraway seeds n07686202 a rye bread made with molasses or brown sugar n07686299 a moist aromatic yeast-raised bread made with rye flour and molasses and orange rind n07686461 white wheat bread raised by a salt-tolerant bacterium in a mixture of salt and either cornmeal or potato pulp n07686634 a crisp bread of fine white flour n07686720 made with a starter of a small amount of dough in which fermentation is active n07686873 slices of bread that have been toasted n07687053 thin disk of unleavened bread used in a religious service (especially in the celebration of the Eucharist) n07687211 bread made with finely ground and usually bleached wheat flour n07687381 narrow French stick loaf n07687469 a crusty sourdough bread often baked in long slender tapered loaves or baguettes n07687626 unsweetened yeast-raised bread made without shortening and baked in long thick loaves with tapered ends n07687789 bread made primarily of cornmeal n07688021 baked in a pan or on a griddle (southern and midland) n07688130 cornbread usually containing ham or bacon bits and cooked in a skillet n07688265 corn bread wrapped in cabbage leaves and baked in hot ashes (southern) n07688412 thin usually unleavened johnnycake made of cornmeal; originally baked on the blade of a hoe over an open fire (southern) n07688624 cornbread often made without milk or eggs and baked or fried (southern) n07688757 small oval cake of corn bread baked or fried (chiefly southern) n07688898 deep-fried cornbread ball (southern) n07689003 cornbread usually cooked pancake-style on a griddle (chiefly New England) n07689217 form of johnnycake n07689313 soft bread made of cornmeal and sometimes rice or hominy; must be served with a spoon (chiefly southern) n07689490 buttered toast with sugar and cinnamon (and nutmeg and grated lemon peel) n07689624 buttered toast with sugar and grated orange rind and a little orange juice n07689757 very thin crisp brown toast n07689842 slice of sweet raised bread baked again until it is brown and hard and crisp n07690019 a long bun shaped to hold a frankfurter n07690152 a round bun shaped to hold a hamburger patty n07690273 a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan n07690431 muffin containing bran n07690511 cornbread muffin n07690585 light puffy bread made of a puff batter and traditionally baked in the pan with roast beef n07690739 light hollow muffin made of a puff batter (individual Yorkshire pudding) baked in a deep muffin cup n07690892 small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle n07691091 a scone made by dropping a spoonful of batter on a griddle n07691237 moderately sweet raised roll containing spices and raisins and citron and decorated with a cross-shaped sugar glaze n07691424 ring-shaped coffeecake with fruits or nuts and often iced n07691539 a light roll rich with eggs and butter and somewhat sweet n07691650 very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll n07691758 yeast-raised roll with a hard crust n07691863 yeast-raised roll with a soft crust n07691954 rounded raised poppy-seed roll made of a square piece of dough by folding the corners in to the center n07692114 yeast-raised dinner roll made by folding a disk of dough before baking n07692248 yeast-raised dinner roll made by baking three small balls of dough in each cup of a muffin pan n07692405 yeast-raised roll flavored with onion n07692517 flat crusty-bottomed onion roll n07692614 any of numerous yeast-raised sweet rolls with our without raisins or nuts or spices or a glaze n07692887 almond-flavored yeast-raised pastry shaped in an irregular semicircle resembling a bear's claw n07693048 rolled dough spread with cinnamon and sugar (and raisins) then sliced before baking n07693223 rolled dough spread with sugar and nuts then sliced and baked in muffin tins with honey or sugar and butter in the bottom n07693439 pinwheel-shaped rolls spread with cinnamon and sugar and filled with e.g. jam before baking n07693590 light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruits or cheese n07693725 (Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust n07693889 bagel flavored with onion n07693972 small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda n07694169 biscuit made from dough rolled and cut n07694268 biscuit made from dough with enough milk that it can be dropped from a spoon n07694403 leavened with baking powder n07694516 very tender biscuit partially leavened with buttermilk and soda n07694659 very short biscuit dough baked as individual biscuits or a round loaf; served with sweetened fruit and usually whipped cream n07694839 very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple n07695012 a small thin crisp cake or cookie n07695097 a gingersnap flavored with brandy n07695187 a cracker sprinkled with salt before baking n07695284 unsweetened cracker leavened slightly with soda and cream of tartar n07695410 a small dry usually round cracker n07695504 a thin flour-and-water biscuit usually made without shortening; often served with cheese n07695652 semisweet whole-wheat cracker n07695742 glazed and salted cracker typically in the shape of a loose knot n07695878 a pretzel made of soft bread n07695965 two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them n07696403 a serving consisting of a sandwich or sandwiches with garnishes n07696527 a sandwich; "a bacon butty" n07696625 a sandwich made with a filling of sliced ham n07696728 a sandwich made with a filling of sliced chicken n07696839 made with three slices of usually toasted bread n07696977 sandwich without a covering slice of bread n07697100 a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients n07697313 a hamburger with melted cheese on it n07697408 a sandwich that resembles a hamburger but made with tuna instead of beef n07697537 a frankfurter served hot on a bun n07697699 ground beef (not a patty) cooked in a spicy sauce and served on a bun n07697825 a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States n07698250 a Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread n07698401 sandwich filled with slices of bacon and tomato with lettuce n07698543 a hot sandwich with corned beef and Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on rye bread n07698672 a sandwich made from a western omelet n07698782 a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla n07698915 shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg n07699430 pasta shaped with scalloped edges and pinched in the middle, suggestive of a bow tie n07699584 a ribbonlike strip of pasta n07699682 pasta shaped like pearls of barley; frequently prepared with lamb in Greek cuisine n07699815 narrow strip of pasta dough made with eggs n07699914 pasta in the form of long strings n07700003 spaghetti served with a tomato sauce n07700095 thin spaghetti n07700167 small ring-shaped stuffed pasta n07700255 medium-sized tubular pasta in short pieces n07700348 tubular pasta in short ribbed pieces n07700439 extremely fine pasta thinner than vermicelli n07700539 pasta in long slender flat strips n07700638 pasta in flat strips wider than linguine n07700766 fettuccine in cream sauce with cheese n07700868 pasta in strings thinner than spaghetti n07700964 pasta in the form of slender tubes n07701053 very wide flat strips of pasta n07701147 pasta in short tubes with diagonally cut ends n07701244 small circular or square cases of dough with savory fillings n07701372 pasta cut in narrow ribbons n07701457 large pasta tubes stuffed with chopped meat or mild cheese and baked in tomato sauce n07701597 a pasta made in northern Africa of crushed and steamed semolina n07701715 (Italian) a small dumpling made of potato or flour or semolina that is boiled or baked and is usually served with a sauce or with grated cheese n07701912 a Jewish dumpling made of matzo meal; usually served in soup n07702057 a Chinese dumpling filled with spiced minced pork; usually served in soup n07702193 small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough n07702362 any natural or prepared food popularly believed to promote good health n07702509 food that tastes good but is high in calories having little nutritional value n07702642 any food (especially cereal) usually served for breakfast n07702796 a breakfast food prepared from grain n07702957 mixture of untoasted dry cereals and fruits n07703053 a soft form of cereal for infants n07703177 a cereal that is served hot n07703333 cornmeal boiled in water n07703515 eaten as mush or as a thin gruel n07703599 cornmeal mush served with sweetening (maple syrup or brown sugar) n07703743 a thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in stock or water n07703889 sweetened porridge made of tapioca or flour or oatmeal cooked quickly in milk or water n07704054 a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal) n07704205 a Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast n07704305 a thin porridge or soup (usually oatmeal and water flavored with meat) n07704428 coarsely ground hulled corn boiled as a breakfast dish in the southern United States n07704579 boiled or baked buckwheat n07704656 sweet spiced porridge made from hulled wheat n07704755 a cereal that is not heated before serving n07704994 cereal made of especially rolled oats with dried fruits and nuts and honey or brown sugar n07705137 cookie bar made of granola n07705221 bran flakes with raisins n07705303 crisp flake made from corn n07705386 wheat flake including the bran n07705473 crisp flake made from wheat n07705557 puffy rice kernels n07705633 puffy wheat berries n07705711 fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market n07705931 edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh n07707451 edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant n07708124 a vegetable cut into thin strips (usually used as a garnish) n07708260 any green goods that are good to eat; "these apples are good eaters" n07708398 an uncooked vegetable n07708512 raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip n07708685 celery stalks cut into small sticks n07708798 the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils) n07709046 edible seeds of various pod-bearing plants (peas or beans or lentils etc.) n07709172 any of various herbaceous plants whose leaves or stems or flowers are cooked and used for food or seasoning n07709333 any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables n07709701 succulent and aromatic young dark green leaves used in Chinese and Vietnamese and Japanese cooking n07709881 cheeselike food made of curdled soybean milk n07710007 any of several fruits of plants of the family Solanaceae; especially of the genera Solanum, Capsicum, and Lycopersicon n07710283 any of various fleshy edible underground roots or tubers n07710616 an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland n07710952 potato that has been cooked by baking it in an oven n07711080 strips of potato fried in deep fat n07711232 sliced pieces of potato fried in a pan until brown and crisp n07711371 a baked potato served with the jacket on n07711471 the outer skin of a potato n07711569 potato that has been peeled and boiled and then mashed n07711683 crisp fried potato peeling n07711799 similar to the common potato n07711907 edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food n07712063 the edible tuberous root of the sweet potato vine which is grown widely in warm regions of the United States n07712267 sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked n07712382 food for light meals or for eating between meals n07712559 a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat n07712748 thin piece of cornmeal dough fried n07712856 a small piece of tortilla n07712959 a tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled n07713074 egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow n07713267 long pinkish sour leafstalks usually eaten cooked and sweetened n07713395 a vegetable of the mustard family: especially mustard greens; various cabbages; broccoli; cauliflower; brussels sprouts n07713763 leaves eaten as cooked greens n07713895 any of various types of cabbage n07714078 coarse curly-leafed cabbage n07714188 kale that has smooth leaves n07714287 elongated head of crisp celery-like stalks and light green leaves n07714448 elongated head of dark green leaves on thick white stalks n07714571 any of several varieties of cabbage having a large compact globular head; may be steamed or boiled or stir-fried or used raw in coleslaw n07714802 compact head of purplish-red leaves n07714895 head of soft crinkly leaves n07714990 branched green undeveloped flower heads n07715103 compact head of white undeveloped flowers n07715221 the small edible cabbage-like buds growing along a stalk of the brussels sprout plant n07715407 slightly bitter dark green leaves and clustered flower buds n07715561 edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable n07715721 any of various fruits of the gourd family that mature during the summer; eaten while immature and before seeds and rind harden n07716034 squash having yellow skin and yellowish flesh and usually elongated neck n07716203 yellow squash with a thin curved neck and somewhat warty skin n07716358 small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green n07716504 large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins n07716649 squash resembling zucchini n07716750 round greenish-white squash having one face flattened with a scalloped edge n07716906 medium-sized oval squash with flesh in the form of strings that resemble spaghetti n07717070 any of various fruits of the gourd family with thick rinds and edible yellow to orange flesh that mature in the fall and can be stored for several months n07717410 small dark green or yellow ribbed squash with yellow to orange flesh n07717556 buff-colored squash with a long usually straight neck and sweet orange flesh n07717714 large football-shaped winter squash with a warty grey-green rind n07717858 large squash shaped somewhat like a turban usually with a rounded central portion protruding from the blossom end n07718068 drum-shaped squash with dark green rind marked in silver or grey n07718195 globose or ovoid squash with striped grey and green warty rind n07718329 a squash with a hard rind and an elongated curved neck n07718472 cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons n07718671 small prickly cucumber n07718747 a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart n07718920 the tender fleshy center of the immature artichoke flower n07719058 sunflower tuber eaten raw or boiled or sliced thin and fried as Saratoga chips n07719213 edible young shoots of the asparagus plant n07719330 edible young shoots of bamboo n07719437 a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed) n07719616 any of various sprouted beans: especially mung beans or lentils or edible soybeans n07719756 sprouted alfalfa seeds n07719839 round red root vegetable n07719980 young leaves of the beetroot n07720084 white-rooted beet grown as a source of sugar n07720185 cultivated as feed for livestock n07720277 long succulent whitish stalks with large green leaves n07720442 sweet and hot varieties of fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum n07720615 large mild crisp thick-walled capsicum peppers usually bell-shaped or somewhat oblong; commonly used in salads n07720875 large bell-shaped sweet pepper in green or red or yellow or orange or black varieties n07721018 a sweet pepper that becomes red when ripe n07721118 round sweet pepper n07721195 fully ripened sweet red pepper; usually cooked n07721325 any of various pungent capsicum fruits n07721456 very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency n07721678 hot green or red pepper of southwestern United States and Mexico n07721833 a ripe jalapeno that has been dried for use in cooking n07721942 a long and often twisted hot red pepper n07722052 very hot red peppers; usually long and thin; some very small n07722217 an aromatic flavorful vegetable n07722390 mild flat onion grown in warm areas n07722485 a young onion before the bulb has enlarged; eaten in salads n07722666 sweet-flavored onion grown in Georgia n07722763 large mild and succulent onion; often eaten raw n07722888 flat mild onion having purplish tunics; used as garnish on hamburgers and salads n07723039 related to onions; white cylindrical bulb and flat dark-green leaves n07723177 small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning n07723330 greens suitable for eating uncooked as in salads n07723559 leaves of any of various plants of Lactuca sativa n07723753 lettuce with relatively soft leaves in a loose head; easily broken or bruised n07723968 lettuce with delicate and relatively crunchy leaves n07724078 lettuce with relatively crisp leaves n07724173 lettuce with relatively soft leaves n07724269 lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head; "iceberg is still the most popular lettuce" n07724492 lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head n07724654 lettuce with loosely curled leaves that do not form a compact head n07724819 leaves having celery-like stems eaten raw or cooked n07724943 any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food n07725158 Old World tropical bean n07725255 round flat seed of the lentil plant used for food n07725376 seed of a pea plant used for food n07725531 fresh pea n07725663 a variety of large pea that is commonly processed and sold in cans n07725789 green peas with flat edible pods n07725888 green peas with edible pods that are very crisp and not flat n07726009 dried hulled pea; used in soup n07726095 large white roundish Asiatic legume; usually dried n07726230 small highly nutritious seed of the tropical pigeon-pea plant n07726386 coarse small-seeded pea often used as food when young and tender n07726525 marrowfat peas that have been soaked overnight and then boiled; served with fish and chips n07726672 eaten fresh as shell beans or dried n07726796 any of numerous beans eaten either fresh or dried n07727048 large dark red bean; usually dried n07727140 white-seeded bean; usually dried n07727252 mottled or spotted bean of southwestern United States; usually dried n07727377 Mexican bean; usually dried n07727458 black-seeded bean of South America; usually dried n07727578 beans eaten before they are ripe as opposed to dried n07727741 a French bean variety with light-colored seeds; usually dried n07727868 immature bean pod eaten as a vegetable n07728053 tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections n07728181 green beans with strings that must be removed n07728284 flat-podded green bean n07728391 long bean pods usually sliced into half-inch lengths; a favorite in Britain n07728585 very small and slender green bean n07728708 snap beans with yellow pods n07728804 unripe beans removed from the pod before cooking n07729000 broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw n07729142 relatively large lima beans n07729225 small flat green bean similar to lima beans n07729384 shell beans cooked as lima beans n07729485 the most highly proteinaceous vegetable known; the fruit of the soybean plant is used in a variety of foods and as fodder (especially as a replacement for animal protein) n07729828 seeds shelled and cooked as lima beans n07729926 seeds used as livestock feed n07730033 only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes n07730207 orange root; important source of carotene n07730320 a stick of carrot eaten raw n07730406 stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as seasoning n07730562 any of several types of commercially grown celery having green stalks n07730708 thickened edible aromatic root of a variety of celery plant n07730855 crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste n07731006 prized variety of chicory having globose heads of red leaves n07731122 a drink resembling coffee that is sometimes substituted for it n07731284 root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee n07731436 trade mark for a coffee substitute invented by C. W. Post and made with chicory and roasted grains n07731587 variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges n07731767 young broad-leaved endive plant deprived of light to form a narrow whitish head n07731952 ears of corn that can be prepared and served for human food n07732168 corn that can be eaten as a vegetable while still young and soft n07732302 hulled corn with the bran and germ removed n07732433 hominy prepared by bleaching in lye n07732525 hominy prepared by milling to pellets of medium size n07732636 small kernels of corn exploded by heat n07732747 pungent leaves of any of numerous cruciferous herbs n07732904 cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams n07733005 cress cultivated for salads and garnishes n07733124 cress cultivated for winter salads n07733217 edible leaves of the common dandelion collected from the wild; used in salads and in making wine n07733394 long mucilaginous green pods; may be simmered or sauteed but used especially in soups and stews n07733567 fleshy turnip-shaped edible stem of the kohlrabi plant n07733712 leaves collected from the wild n07733847 leafy greens collected from the wild and used as a substitute for spinach n07734017 mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable n07734183 any of several large tomatoes with thick flesh n07734292 small red to yellow tomatoes n07734417 a kind of cherry tomato that is frequently used in cooking rather than eaten raw n07734555 small edible yellow to purple tomato-like fruit enclosed in a bladderlike husk n07734744 fleshy body of any of numerous edible fungi n07734879 mushrooms stuffed with any of numerous mixtures of e.g. meats or nuts or seafood or spinach n07735052 either of two long roots eaten cooked n07735179 long white salsify n07735294 long black salsify n07735404 whitish edible root; eaten cooked n07735510 usually large pulpy deep-yellow round fruit of the squash family maturing in late summer or early autumn n07735687 pungent fleshy edible root n07735803 root of any of several members of the mustard family n07735981 white root of a turnip plant n07736087 the large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food n07736256 tender leaves of young white turnips n07736371 large sour-tasting arrowhead-shaped leaves used in salads and sauces n07736527 greens having small tart oval to pointed leaves; preferred to common sorrel for salads n07736692 dark green leaves; eaten cooked or raw in salads n07736813 tropical starchy tuberous root n07736971 edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber n07737081 a hard-shelled seed consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a woody or leathery shell n07737594 nut tasting like roasted chestnuts; a staple food of Australian aborigines n07737745 pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms n07737980 edible bulbous tuber of a Chinese marsh plant n07738105 fruit (especially peach) whose flesh does not adhere to the pit n07738224 fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit n07738353 the rind of a fruit or vegetable n07738570 the skin of a banana (especially when it is stripped off and discarded); "he slipped on a banana skin and almost fell" n07738760 the rind of a lemon n07738905 the rind of an orange n07739035 fruit that has fallen from the tree n07739125 fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh n07739344 small sour apple; suitable for preserving; "crabapples make a tangy jelly" n07739506 an apple used primarily for eating raw without cooking n07739923 an American eating apple with red or yellow and red skin n07740033 large apple with a red skin n07740115 a yellow Pippin with distinctive flavor n07740220 variety of sweet eating apples n07740342 a sweet eating apple with yellow skin n07740461 a sweet eating apple with bright red skin; most widely grown apple worldwide n07740597 an eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple n07740744 yellow apple that ripens in late autumn; eaten raw n07740855 red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw n07740954 early-ripening apple popular in the northeastern United States; primarily eaten raw but suitable for applesauce n07741138 similar to McIntosh; juicy and late-ripening n07741235 large late-ripening apple with skin striped with yellow and red n07741357 any of several varieties of apples with red skins n07741461 any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red n07741623 used primarily as eating apples n07741706 apple grown chiefly in the Shenandoah Valley n07741804 crisp apple with dark red skin n07741888 crisp tart apple; good for eating raw and suitable for cooking n07742012 an apple used primarily in cooking for pies and applesauce etc n07742224 very large cooking apple n07742313 apple with a green skin and hard tart flesh n07742415 apple used primarily in cooking n07742513 apple used primarily in cooking n07742605 large red apple used primarily for baking n07742704 any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves n07743224 blue-black berries similar to American blueberries n07743384 blue-black berry similar to blueberries and bilberries of the eastern United States n07743544 sweet edible dark-blue berries of either low-growing or high-growing blueberry plants n07743723 spicy red berrylike fruit; source of wintergreen oil n07743902 very tart red berry used for sauce or juice n07744057 tart red berries similar to American cranberries but smaller n07744246 any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams n07744430 currant-like berry used primarily in jams and jellies n07744559 small black berries used in jams and jellies n07744682 small red berries used primarily in jams and jellies n07744811 large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus n07745046 large raspberry-flavored fruit; cross between blackberries and raspberries n07745197 blackberry-like fruits of any of several trailing blackberry bushes n07745357 large red variety of the dewberry n07745466 red or black edible aggregate berries usually smaller than the related blackberries n07745661 edible purple or red berries n07745803 East Indian tart yellow berrylike fruit n07745940 sweet fleshy red fruit n07746038 small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States n07746186 orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe n07746334 acid red or yellow cherry-like fruit of a tropical American shrub very rich in vitamin C n07746551 deeply ridged yellow-brown tropical fruit; used raw as a vegetable or in salad or when fully ripe as a dessert n07746749 tropical cylindrical fruit resembling a pinecone with pineapple-banana flavor n07746910 edible scarlet plumlike fruit of a South African plant n07747055 any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions n07747455 a segment of a citrus fruit; "he ate a section of the orange" n07747607 round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees n07747811 large sweet easily-peeled Florida fruit with deep orange rind n07747951 a somewhat flat reddish-orange loose skinned citrus of China n07748157 a mandarin orange of a deep reddish orange color and few seeds n07748276 medium-sized largely seedless mandarin orange with thin smooth skin n07748416 any of various deep orange mandarins grown in the United States and southern Africa n07748574 large sweet juicy hybrid between tangerine and grapefruit having a thick wrinkled skin n07748753 highly acidic orange used especially in marmalade n07748912 orange with sweet juicy pulp; often has a thin skin n07749095 sweet almost seedless orange of Israel n07749192 seedless orange enclosing a small secondary fruit at the apex n07749312 variety of sweet orange cultivated extensively in Florida and California n07749446 small oval citrus fruit with thin sweet rind and very acid pulp n07749582 yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh n07749731 the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees n07749870 small yellow-green limes of southern Florida n07749969 large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half n07750146 large pear-shaped fruit similar to grapefruit but with coarse dry pulp n07750299 more aromatic and acid tasting than oranges; used in beverages and marmalade n07750449 large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind; usually preserved n07750586 oval-shaped edible seed of the almond tree n07750736 an almond covered with a sugar coating that is hard and flavored and colored n07750872 downy yellow to rosy-colored fruit resembling a small peach n07751004 downy juicy fruit with sweet yellowish or whitish flesh n07751148 a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin n07751280 highly colored edible fruit of pitahaya cactus having bright red juice; often as large as a peach n07751451 any of numerous varieties of small to medium-sized round or oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single pit n07751737 dark purple plum of the damson tree n07751858 sweet green or greenish-yellow variety of plum n07751977 small dark purple fruit used especially in jams and pies n07752109 small sour dark purple fruit of especially the Allegheny plum bush n07752264 a large red plum served as dessert n07752377 fruit preserved by drying n07752514 apricots preserved by drying n07752602 dried plum n07752664 dried grape n07752782 dried seedless grape n07752874 seeded grape that has been dried n07752966 small dried seedless raisin grown in the Mediterranean region and California; used in cooking n07753113 fleshy sweet pear-shaped yellowish or purple multiple fruit eaten fresh or preserved or dried n07753275 large sweet fleshy tropical fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated n07753448 West Indian fruit resembling the mango; often pickled n07753592 elongated crescent-shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh n07753743 egg-shaped tropical fruit of certain passionflower vines; used for sherbets and confectionery and drinks n07753980 the egg-shaped edible fruit of tropical American vines related to passionflowers n07754155 apple-sized passion fruit of the West Indies n07754279 the edible yellow fruit of the Jamaica honeysuckle n07754451 a large round seedless or seeded fruit with a texture like bread; eaten boiled or baked or roasted or ground into flour; the roasted seeds resemble chestnuts n07754684 immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted n07754894 seed of the cacao tree; ground roasted beans are source of chocolate n07755089 powder of ground roasted cacao beans with most of the fat removed n07755262 ovoid orange-yellow mealy sweet fruit of Florida and West Indies n07755411 any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh n07755619 a bite of melon cut as a sphere n07755707 the fruit of a muskmelon vine; any of several sweet melons related to cucumbers n07755929 the fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh n07756096 the fruit of the winter melon vine; a green melon with pale green to orange flesh that keeps well n07756325 the fruit of a variety of winter melon vine; a large smooth greenish-white melon with pale green flesh n07756499 the fruit of a variety of winter melon vine; a large green melon with orange flesh n07756641 the fruit of a variety of muskmelon vine; a melon with netlike markings and deep green flesh n07756838 melon having yellowish rind and whitish flesh n07756951 large oblong or roundish melon with a hard green rind and sweet watery red or occasionally yellowish pulp n07757132 a red fruit with a single hard stone n07757312 any of several fruits of cultivated cherry trees that have sweet flesh n07757511 dark red or blackish sweet cherry n07757602 large heart-shaped sweet cherry with soft flesh n07757753 heart cherry with dark flesh and skin cherry n07757874 Mexican black cherry n07757990 acid cherries used for pies and preserves n07758125 pale red sour cherry with colorless or nearly colorless juice n07758260 cultivated sour cherry with dark-colored skin and juice n07758407 plum-shaped whitish to almost black fruit used for preserves; tropical American n07758582 any of various small cucumbers pickled whole n07758680 any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters n07758950 purplish-black wild grape of the eastern United States with tough skins that slip easily from the flesh; cultivated in many varieties n07759194 slipskin grape; a purple table grape of the northeastern United States n07759324 slipskin grape; a reddish American table grape n07759424 dull-purple grape of southern United States n07759576 amber-green muscadine grape of southeastern United States n07759691 a grape whose skin slips readily from the pulp n07759816 grape from a cultivated variety of the common grape vine of Europe n07760070 red table grape of California n07760153 sweet aromatic grape used for raisins and wine n07760297 dark reddish-purple table grape of California n07760395 pale yellow seedless grape used for raisins and wine n07760501 variety of wine grape originally grown in Hungary; the prototype of vinifera grapes n07760673 purplish-red table grape n07760755 seedless green table grape of California n07760859 the fruit of any of several tropical American trees of the genus Annona having soft edible pulp n07761141 large tropical fruit with leathery skin and soft pulp; related to custard apples n07761309 large spiny tropical fruit with tart pulp related to custard apples n07761461 large heart-shaped tropical fruit with soft acid pulp n07761611 sweet pulpy tropical fruit with thick scaly rind and shiny black seeds n07761777 whitish tropical fruit with a pinkish tinge related to custard apples; grown in the southern United States n07761954 ovoid yellow fruit with very fragrant peach-colored flesh; related to custard apples n07762114 fruit with yellow flesh; related to custard apples n07762244 large oval melon-like tropical fruit with yellowish flesh n07762373 South African fruit smelling and tasting like apricots; used for pickles and preserves n07762534 maroon-purple gooseberry-like fruit of India having tart-sweet purple pulp used especially for preserves n07762740 red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe n07762913 huge fruit native to southeastern Asia `smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven'; seeds are roasted and eaten like nuts n07763107 dark-green kiwi-sized tropical fruit with white flesh; used chiefly for jellies and preserves n07763290 round one-inch Caribbean fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp; eaten like grapes n07763483 a succulent orange-sized tropical fruit with a thick rind n07763629 fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh n07763792 yellow olive-sized semitropical fruit with a large free stone and relatively little flesh; used for jellies n07763987 two- to three-inch tropical fruit with juicy flesh suggestive of both peaches and pineapples n07764155 large oval tropical fruit having smooth skin, juicy aromatic pulp, and a large hairy seed n07764315 tropical fruit with a rough brownish skin and very sweet brownish pulp n07764486 brown oval fruit flesh makes excellent sherbet n07764630 large tropical seed pod with very tangy pulp that is eaten fresh or cooked with rice and fish or preserved for curries and chutneys n07764847 a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed n07765073 sweet edible fruit of the date palm with a single long woody seed n07765208 berrylike fruit of an elder used for e.g. wines and jellies n07765361 tropical fruit having yellow skin and pink pulp; eaten fresh or used for e.g. jellies n07765517 purplish tropical fruit n07765612 yellow oval tropical fruit n07765728 fruit of the wild plum of southern United States n07765862 tough-skinned purple grapelike tropical fruit grown in Brazil n07765999 dark red plumlike fruit of Old World buckthorn trees n07766173 Chinese fruit having a thin brittle shell enclosing a sweet jellylike pulp and a single seed; often dried n07766409 Asian fruit similar to litchi n07766530 globular or ovoid tropical fruit with thick russet leathery rind and juicy yellow or reddish flesh n07766723 tropical fruit from the Philippines having a mass of small seeds embedded in sweetish white pulp n07766891 crabapple-like fruit used for preserves n07767002 a South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and pithy flesh having a sweet-acid taste n07767171 sweet usually dark purple blackberry-like fruit of any of several mulberry trees of the genus Morus n07767344 one-seeded fruit of the European olive tree usually pickled and used as a relish n07767549 olives picked ripe and cured in brine then dried or pickled or preserved canned or in oil n07767709 olives picked green and pickled in brine; infrequently stuffed with e.g. pimento n07767847 sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties n07768068 greenish-yellow pear n07768139 a pear with firm flesh and a green skin n07768230 juicy yellow pear n07768318 small yellowish- to reddish-brown pear n07768423 starchy banana-like fruit; eaten (always cooked) as a staple vegetable throughout the tropics n07768590 hybrid between plum and apricot n07768694 large globular fruit having many seeds with juicy red pulp in a tough brownish-red rind n07768858 round or pear-shaped spiny fruit of any of various prickly pear cacti n07769005 small berrylike fruit n07769102 small yellow to orange fruit of the Barbados gooseberry cactus used in desserts and preserves and jellies n07769306 red Australian fruit; used for dessert or in jam n07769465 edible nutlike seed of the quandong fruit n07769584 aromatic acid-tasting pear-shaped fruit used in preserves n07769731 pleasantly acid bright red oval Malayan fruit covered with soft spines n07769886 fruit of an East Indian tree similar to the rambutan but sweeter n07770034 fragrant oval yellowish tropical fruit used in jellies and confections n07770180 acid gritty-textured fruit n07770289 acid-tasting Australian gourd-like fruit with a woody rind and large seeds n07770439 African gourd-like fruit with edible pulp n07770571 many are used as seasoning n07770763 the edible seed of a pumpkin n07770869 seed of betel palm; chewed with leaves of the betel pepper and lime as a digestive stimulant and narcotic in southeastern Asia n07771082 small sweet triangular nut of any of various beech trees n07771212 nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell n07771405 American walnut having a very hard and thick woody shell n07771539 nut with a wrinkled two-lobed seed and hard but relatively thin shell; widely used in cooking n07771731 three-sided tropical American nut with white oily meat and hard brown shell n07771891 oily egg-shaped nut of an American tree of the walnut family n07772026 a large nutlike seed of a South American tree n07772147 kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted n07772274 edible nut of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea n07772413 small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut n07772631 edible nutlike seeds of an American lotus having the flavor of a chinquapin n07772788 nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus n07772935 large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk n07773238 the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries n07773428 clear to whitish fluid from within a fresh coconut n07773572 the dried meat of the coconut from which oil is extracted n07773700 edible oil-rich seed of wild mango n07773827 somewhat astringent paste prepared by grinding and heating seeds of the African wild mango; a staple food of some African peoples n07774032 nutlike tuber; important food of Native Americans n07774182 nut of Brazilian or West Indian palms n07774295 small hard-shelled nut of North American hickory trees especially the shagbark hickories n07774479 a flavoring extracted from the kola nut n07774596 nutlike seed with sweet and crisp white meat n07774719 smooth brown oval nut of south central United States n07774842 edible seed of any of several nut pines especially some pinons of southwestern North America n07775050 nut of Mediterranean trees having an edible green kernel n07775197 edible seed of sunflowers; used as food and poultry feed and as a source of oil n07775375 the flesh of fish used as food; "in Japan most fish is eaten raw"; "after the scare about foot-and-mouth disease a lot of people started eating fish instead of meat"; "they have a chef who specializes in fish" n07775905 flesh of fish from the sea used as food n07776545 flesh of fish from fresh water used as food n07776866 edible fish (broadly including freshwater fish) or shellfish or roe etc n07777189 flesh of any of various saltwater fishes of the family Sparidae or the family Bramidae n07777358 flesh of various freshwater fishes of North America or of Europe n07777512 any of various North American freshwater fish with lean flesh (especially of the genus Micropterus) n07777735 flesh of largemouth bass n07777840 flesh of smallmouth bass n07777945 the lean flesh of a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae n07778103 caught along the Atlantic coast of the United States n07778224 flesh of a saltwater fish similar to sea bass n07778342 the lean flesh of a saltwater fish caught along Atlantic coast of southern U.S. n07778494 flesh of any of a number of slender food fishes especially of Atlantic coasts of North America n07778680 flesh of a cod-like fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe n07778810 the lean flesh of a cod-like fish of North Atlantic waters n07778938 the lean flesh of a saltwater fish found in warm waters (especially in Hawaii) n07779123 the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised n07779263 large carp-like North American fish n07779375 highly valued northern freshwater fish with lean flesh n07779535 flesh of very large North American pike; a game fish n07779664 flesh of young or small pike n07779747 flesh of a large-headed anglerfish of the Atlantic waters of North America n07779895 flesh of any of numerous North American food fishes with toothless jaws n07780038 flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern United States; often farmed n07780173 any of numerous fishes of America and Europe n07780307 the lean flesh of any of numerous American perch-like fishes of the family Centrarchidae n07780486 small sunfishes of the genus Pomoxis of central United States rivers n07780627 important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks n07780874 relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna n07781022 flesh of mostly Pacific food fishes of the genus Sarda of the family Scombridae; related to but smaller than tuna n07781207 flesh of very large tuna n07781319 flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish n07781497 flesh of commercially important fishes especially of the Atlantic coastal waters of America n07781689 flesh of pompano; warm-water fatty fish n07781801 (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food n07781972 delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver n07782204 a blowfish highly prized as a delicacy in Japan but highly dangerous because the skin and organs are poisonous n07782365 tentacles of octopus prepared as food n07782475 edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic n07782668 small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked n07782804 large marine snail much used as food in Europe n07782939 any of numerous small food fishes; especially those caught with hook and line and not available on the market n07783102 fish cured by being split and air-dried without salt n07783210 meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean) n07783550 black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine n07783667 tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces n07783827 paste made primarily of anchovies; used in sauces and spreads n07783967 the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled n07784197 eel cured by smoking n07784274 young eel; may be sauteed or batter-fried n07784367 highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet n07784522 valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled n07784810 the lean flesh of any of several fish caught off the Atlantic coast of the United States n07784991 the lean flesh of a fish caught off the Pacific coast of the United States n07785138 salted and smoked herring n07785235 large fatty herring lightly salted and briefly smoked n07785342 herring preserved in a pickling liquid (usually brine or vinegar) n07785487 a pickled herring filet that has been rolled or wrapped around a pickle n07785631 flesh of shad-like fish abundant along the Atlantic coast or in coastal streams n07785783 fatty bluish flesh of bluefish n07785887 flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks n07786005 any of numerous small flat Atlantic food fish having smooth skin n07786164 edible body of any of numerous oysters n07786337 oysters spread with butter and spinach and seasonings and baked on the half shell n07786484 oysters originally from Long Island Sound but now from anywhere along the northeastern seacoast; usually eaten raw n07786686 flesh of either hard-shell or soft-shell clams n07786856 Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes n07787108 a quahog when young and small; usually eaten raw; an important food popular in New York n07787270 small quahog larger than a littleneck; eaten raw or cooked as in e.g. clams casino n07787429 a clam that is usually steamed in the shell n07787613 common edible European bivalve n07787715 the edible flesh of any of various crabs n07787980 Atlantic crab; most common source of fresh crabmeat n07788106 legs of especially Alaska king crabs n07788198 freshly molted crab with new shell still tender and flexible n07788340 crabmeat usually canned; from Japan n07788435 meat of large cold-water crab; mainly leg meat n07788609 flesh of Cancer magister (Dungeness crab) n07788730 pale flesh with delicate texture and flavor; found in Florida but now very rare n07788885 tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly n07789063 lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached n07789240 lean white flesh of North Atlantic fish; similar to codfish n07789382 flesh of young Atlantic cod weighing up to 2 pounds; also young haddock and pollock; often broiled n07789541 lean white flesh of fish similar to but smaller than cod; usually baked or poached or as fillets sauteed or fried n07789745 haddock usually baked but sometimes broiled with lots of butter n07789911 codfish preserved in salt; must be desalted and flaked by soaking in water and pounding; used in e.g. codfish cakes n07790081 lean flesh of fish found in warm waters of southern Atlantic coast of the United States n07790246 flesh of fish found in colder waters of northern Atlantic coast of the United States n07790400 sweet lean whitish flesh of any of numerous thin-bodied fish; usually served as thin fillets n07790601 flesh of any of various American and European flatfish n07790800 flesh of American flounder having a yellowish tail n07790935 flesh of large European flatfish n07791039 flesh of a large European flatfish n07791145 the lean flesh of a small flounder from the Pacific coast of North America n07791274 lean flesh of any of several flatfish n07791434 greyish-white flesh of a flatfish n07791535 highly valued almost pure white flesh n07791663 flesh of American flounder; important in the winter n07791808 lean flesh of very large flatfish of Atlantic or Pacific n07791937 fish steak usually cut from a halibut n07792027 the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod n07792117 North Atlantic rockfish n07792219 the lean flesh of any of various valuable market fish caught among rocks n07792383 a saltwater fish with lean flesh n07792470 lean flesh of food and game fishes of the Atlantic coast of the United States n07792640 mollusk with a low conical shell n07792725 flesh of a lobster n07792926 flesh of cold-water lobsters having large tender claws; caught from Maine to the Carolinas n07793133 similar to but smaller than American lobsters n07793260 warm-water lobsters without claws; those from Australia and South Africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in Florida and California n07793521 caught in European waters; slenderer than American lobster n07793685 lobster tail meat; usually from spiny rock lobsters n07793795 unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces n07793946 edible greenish substance in boiled lobster n07794063 small fatty fish usually canned n07794159 any of various edible decapod crustaceans n07794353 large Australian prawn n07794452 flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes n07794605 flesh of Pacific trout that migrate from salt to fresh water n07794744 flesh of marine trout that migrate from salt to fresh water n07794893 a delicious freshwater food fish n07795019 flesh of large trout of northern lakes n07795133 flesh of salmon-like or trout-like cold-water fish of cold lakes of the northern hemisphere n07795317 any market fish--edible saltwater fish or shellfish--except herring n07795459 cold-water fish caught in Lake Superior and northward n07795598 any of several coarse fishes (such as dogfish or wolffish) when used as food n07795751 flesh of any of various marine or freshwater fish of the family Salmonidae n07796005 fatty pink flesh of fish from northern coastal Atlantic; usually marketed fresh n07796165 fatty red flesh of salmon of Pacific coast and rivers n07796321 pink or white flesh of large Pacific salmon n07796468 fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes n07796649 salmon cured by smoking n07796750 brine-cured salmon that is lightly smoked n07796877 salt-cured Scandinavian salmon n07796970 brine-cured salmon that is less salty than most; sometimes sugar is also used in the curing n07797189 flesh of any of various important food fishes of warm seas n07797357 highly esteemed reddish lean flesh of snapper from Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico n07797518 red flesh of large food fish of Pacific coast n07797641 edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces n07797913 muscle of large deep-water scallops n07798025 muscle of small choice shallow-water scallops n07798147 salted and smoked salmon n07798233 a dried and smoked herring having a reddish color n07798357 bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast n07798554 small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water n07798728 common smelt of eastern North America and Alaska n07798872 common smelt of Europe n07798985 small fatty European fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines n07799132 minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole n07799278 fish eggs or egg-filled ovary; having a grainy texture n07799447 fish sperm or sperm-filled reproductive gland; having a creamy texture n07799579 salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d'oeuvre n07799738 roe of beluga sturgeon usually from Russia; highly valued n07799874 roe of shad; may be parboiled or baked or sauteed gently n07800004 mackerel cured by smoking n07800091 food for domestic livestock n07800487 a concentrated feed for cattle; processed in the form of blocks or cakes n07800636 feed given to young animals isolated in a creep n07800740 coarse food (especially for livestock) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal crop n07801007 grain grown for cattle feed n07801091 bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle n07801342 fodder harvested while green and kept succulent by partial fermentation as in a silo n07801508 mass of e.g. linseed or cottonseed or soybean from which the oil has been pressed; used as food for livestock n07801709 ground oil cake n07801779 leguminous plant grown for hay or forage n07801892 a bean plant cultivated for use animal fodder n07802026 grass mowed and cured for use as fodder n07802152 a grass grown for hay n07802246 the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested n07802417 foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses n07802767 grain intended to be or that has been ground n07802863 the hulled and crushed grain of various cereals n07802963 small seed of any of various annual cereal grasses especially Setaria italica n07803093 a grain of barley n07803213 barley ground into small round pellets n07803310 grain ground into flour n07803408 parched crushed wheat n07803545 grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour n07803779 grains of wheat that have been crushed into small pieces n07803895 heavy and filling (and usually starchy) food n07803992 embryo of the wheat kernel; removed before milling and eaten as a source of vitamins n07804152 seed of the annual grass Avena sativa (spoken of primarily in the plural as `oats') n07804323 grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished n07804543 unpolished rice retaining the yellowish-brown outer layer n07804657 having husk or outer brown layers removed n07804771 grains of aquatic grass of North America n07804900 rice in the husk either gathered or still in the field n07805006 wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk n07805254 mixture of ground animal feeds n07805389 dry mash for poultry n07805478 food of a ruminant regurgitated to be chewed again n07805594 food given to birds; usually mixed seeds n07805731 food prepared for animal pets n07805872 nuts of forest trees used as feed for swine n07805966 food prepared for dogs n07806043 food prepared for cats n07806120 a mixture of seeds used to feed caged birds n07806221 food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens n07806633 salad tossed with a dressing n07806774 tossed salad composed primarily of salad greens n07806879 typically having fried croutons and dressing made with a raw egg n07807002 cooked meats and eggs and vegetables usually arranged in rows around the plate and dressed with a salad dressing n07807171 typically containing tomatoes and anchovies and garnished with black olives and capers n07807317 containing meat or chicken or cheese in addition to greens and vegetables n07807472 the combination salad prepared as a particular chef's specialty n07807594 any of various salads having chopped potatoes as the base n07807710 a salad having any of various pastas as the base n07807834 having macaroni as the base n07807922 salad composed of fruits n07808022 typically made of apples and celery with nuts or raisins and dressed with mayonnaise n07808166 lettuce and crabmeat dressed with sauce Louis n07808268 based on pickled herring n07808352 salad composed primarily of chopped canned tuna fish n07808479 salad composed primarily of chopped chicken meat n07808587 basically shredded cabbage n07808675 savory jelly based on fish or meat stock used as a mold for meats or vegetables n07808806 salad of meats or vegetables in gelatin n07808904 a finely chopped salad with tomatoes and parsley and mint and scallions and bulgur wheat n07809096 food that is a component of a mixture in cooking; "the recipe lists all the fixings for a salad" n07809368 something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts n07810531 a cube of evaporated seasoned meat extract n07810633 an extract of beef (given to people who are ill) n07810745 tiny bits of lemon peel n07810825 tiny bits of orange peel n07810907 a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; "mustard and ketchup are condiments" n07811416 aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities n07812046 a mixture of finely chopped fresh herbs; "an omelet flavored with fines herbes" n07812184 any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food n07812497 oil from the peppermint plant used as flavoring n07812662 an aromatic oil obtained from the spearmint plant n07812790 fragrant yellow oil obtained from the lemon peel n07812913 oil or flavoring obtained from the creeping wintergreen or teaberry plant n07813107 white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food n07813324 ground celery seed and salt n07813409 ground dried garlic and salt n07813495 ground dried onion and salt n07813579 combination of salt and vegetable extracts and spices and monosodium glutamate n07813717 crystals of citric acid used as seasoning n07813833 Chinese seasoning made by grinding star anise and fennel and pepper and cloves and cinnamon n07814007 ground dried berrylike fruit of a West Indian allspice tree; suggesting combined flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg and cloves n07814203 spice from the dried aromatic bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree; used as rolled strips or ground n07814390 dried rolled strips of cinnamon bark n07814487 spice from dried unopened flower bud of the clove tree; used whole or ground n07814634 aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family n07814790 fennel seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixture n07814925 pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery n07815163 dried ground gingerroot n07815294 spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed n07815424 hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground n07815588 pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground n07815839 pepper that is ground from whole peppercorns with husks on n07815956 pepper ground from husked peppercorns n07816052 dried root bark of the sassafras tree n07816164 leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried n07816296 dried leaf of the bay laurel n07816398 an herb whose leaves are used to flavor sauces and punches; young leaves can be eaten in salads or cooked n07816575 bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes n07816726 leaves used sparingly in soups and stews n07816839 fresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach n07817024 cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning n07817160 leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked n07817315 parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish n07817465 dried coriander seeds used whole or ground n07817599 leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings n07817758 leaves used for seasoning n07817871 aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads n07818029 aromatic anis-scented seeds n07818133 aromatic seeds used as seasoning especially in curry n07818277 aromatic bulb used as seasoning n07818422 one of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb n07818572 large flat leaves used as chive is used n07818689 lemony leaves used for a tisane or in soups or fruit punches n07818825 stalks eaten like celery or candied like angelica; seeds used for flavoring or pickled like capers n07818995 pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets n07819166 the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied n07819303 black or white seeds ground to make mustard pastes or powders n07819480 pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds n07819682 very hot prepared mustard n07819769 flowers and seeds and leaves all used as flavorings n07819896 aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food n07820036 leaves sometimes used for salad n07820145 extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats n07820297 leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy n07820497 aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc n07820683 fresh leaves used in omelets and fritters and with lamb n07820814 either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family n07820960 herb with delicately flavored leaves with many uses n07821107 resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf n07821260 fragrant dark green leaves used to flavor May wine n07821404 fresh ferny leaves and green seeds used as garnish in salads and cold vegetables; dried seeds used in confectionery and liqueurs n07821610 fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning n07821758 leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables n07821919 ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoning n07822053 pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces n07822197 thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes n07822323 aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces n07822518 ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum n07822687 powder made of ground chili peppers mixed with e.g. cumin and garlic and oregano n07822845 tomatoes and onions and peppers (sweet or hot) simmered with vinegar and sugar and various seasonings n07823004 fiery vinegar flavored with chili peppers n07823105 a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices n07823280 pungent bottled sauce for steak n07823369 spicy tomato-based sauce for tacos n07823460 spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods n07823591 sweetened diluted vinegar with chopped mint leaves n07823698 sauce made of cranberries and sugar n07823814 pungent blend of cumin and ground coriander seed and turmeric and other spices n07823951 (East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice n07824191 curry made with lamb n07824268 a thick sweet and pungent Chinese condiment n07824383 grated horseradish root n07824502 mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking n07824702 a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos n07824863 a mild seasoning made from a variety of pimiento grown in Spain n07824988 vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar n07825194 pickle preserved in brine or vinegar flavored with dill seed n07825312 chopped pickles in mustard sauce n07825399 thinly sliced sweet pickles n07825496 relish of chopped (usually sweet) pickles n07825597 relish of chopped pickled cucumbers and green peppers and onion n07825717 pickle cured in brine and preserved in sugar and vinegar n07825850 puree of stewed apples usually sweetened and spiced n07825972 thin sauce made of fermented soy beans n07826091 very spicy sauce (trade name Tabasco) made from fully-aged red peppers n07826250 thick concentrated tomato puree n07826340 aromatic stems or leaves or roots of Angelica Archangelica n07826453 candied stalks of the angelica plant n07826544 flavoring made from almonds macerated in alcohol n07826653 liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors n07826930 anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine n07827130 berrylike cone of a common juniper; used in making gin n07827284 dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus n07827410 small oval seeds of the sesame plant n07827554 aromatic seeds of the caraway plant; used widely as seasoning n07827750 small grey seed of a poppy flower; used whole or ground in baked items n07827896 aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning n07828041 seed of the dill plant used as seasoning n07828156 seed of the celery plant used as seasoning n07828275 a flavoring made from (or imitating) lemons n07828378 white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking; "food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as `artificial flavors' in ingredient lists" n07828642 long bean-like fruit; seeds are used as flavoring n07828807 a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans) n07828987 sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative n07829248 vinegar made from cider n07829331 vinegar made from wine n07829412 flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food n07830493 made of white sauce and mashed anchovies n07830593 a pungent peppery sauce n07830690 butter and sugar creamed together with brandy or other flavoring and served with rich puddings n07830841 creamy white sauce with horseradish and mustard n07830986 sauce for pasta; contains mushrooms and ham and chopped vegetables and beef and tomato paste n07831146 sauce for pasta; contains eggs and bacon or ham and grated cheese n07831267 sauce made with a puree of tomatoes (or strained tomatoes) with savory vegetables and other seasonings; can be used on pasta n07831450 mayonnaise with chopped pickles and sometimes capers and shallots and parsley and hard-cooked egg; sauce for seafood especially fried fish n07831663 white or veloute sauce with wine and stock variously seasoned with onions and herbs; for fish or meat n07831821 brown sauce with mushrooms and red wine or Madeira n07831955 creamy white sauce made with bread instead of flour and seasoned with cloves and onion n07832099 for Chinese dishes: plum preserves and chutney n07832202 for Chinese dishes: peach preserves and chutney n07832307 for Chinese dishes: apricot preserves and chutney n07832416 a sauce typically served with pasta; contains crushed basil leaves and garlic and pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in olive oil n07832592 veloute sauce seasoned with chopped chervil, chives, tarragon, shallots and capers n07832741 a mayonnaise sauce flavored with herbs and mustard and capers; served with e.g. salad and cold meat n07832902 savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type n07833333 mayonnaise and heavy cream combined with chopped green pepper and green onion seasoned with chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice n07833535 creamy dressing containing crumbled blue cheese n07833672 vinaigrette containing crumbled Roquefort or blue cheese n07833816 oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic n07833951 vinaigrette with chili sauce and chopped watercress n07834065 vinaigrette and mashed anchovies n07834160 a vinaigrette with garlic and herbs: oregano and basil and dill n07834286 half mayonnaise and half vinaigrette seasoned with minced garlic and mashed anchovies and grated Parmesan cheese; especially good for combination salads n07834507 egg yolks and oil and vinegar n07834618 mayonnaise with tarragon or dill and chopped watercress and spinach or cucumber n07834774 garlic mayonnaise n07834872 mayonnaise with horseradish grated onion and chili sauce or catsup; sometimes with caviar added n07835051 a creamy salad dressing resembling mayonnaise n07835173 mayonnaise with chili sauce or catsup and minced olives and peppers and hard-cooked egg n07835331 spicy sweet and sour sauce usually based on catsup or chili sauce n07835457 eggs and butter with lemon juice n07835547 a sauce like hollandaise but made with white wine and tarragon and shallots instead of lemon juice n07835701 butter creamed with white wine and shallots and parsley n07835823 brown sauce with beef marrow and red wine n07835921 reduced red wine with onions and parsley and thyme and butter n07836077 bouillon or beef stock thickened with butter and flour roux and variously seasoned with herbs or Worcestershire etc. n07836269 brown sauce with tomatoes and a caramelized mixture of minced carrots and onions and celery seasoned with Madeira n07836456 a sauce based on soy sauce n07836600 a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat) n07836731 white sauce with grated cheese n07836838 sauce made with unsweetened chocolate or cocoa and sugar and water n07837002 thick chocolate sauce served hot n07837110 usually catsup with horseradish and lemon juice n07837234 butter creamed with parsley and tarragon and beef extract n07837362 milk thickened with a butter and flour roux n07837545 white sauce made with cream n07837630 onion-flavored creamy cheese sauce with egg yolk and grated cheese n07837755 sauce Espagnole with extra beef stock simmered down and seasoned with dry wine or sherry n07837912 the seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added n07838073 a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats n07838233 any of numerous sauces for spaghetti or other kinds of pasta n07838441 sauce for pasta; contains tomatoes and garlic and herbs n07838551 spicy sauce often containing chocolate n07838659 brown sauce and tomato puree with onions and mushrooms and dry white wine n07838811 brown sauce and sauteed mushrooms n07838905 sauce of prepared mustard thinned with vinegar and vegetable oil with sugar and seasonings n07839055 white sauce with whipping cream and shrimp butter n07839172 veloute sauce with sauteed chopped onion and paprika and cream n07839312 for venison: brown sauce with sauteed vegetables and trimmings and marinade and plenty of pepper n07839478 a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces n07839593 veloute or brown sauce with sauteed chopped onion and dry white wine and sour cream n07839730 veloute sauce with sauteed chopped onions and whipping cream n07839864 brown sauce with sauteed chopped onions and parsley and dry white wine or vinegar n07840027 white sauce made with stock instead of milk n07840124 egg-thickened veloute n07840219 allemande sauce with capers n07840304 allemande sauce with chopped parsley n07840395 allemande sauce with curry powder and coconut milk instead of stock n07840520 a savory sauce of vinegar and soy sauce and spices n07840672 white liquid obtained from compressing fresh coconut meat n07840804 oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food n07841037 the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water; "she separated the whites from the yolks of several eggs" n07841345 the yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the albumen n07841495 egg cooked briefly in the shell in gently boiling water n07841639 an egg boiled gently until both the white and the yolk solidify n07841800 a colored hard-boiled egg used to celebrate Easter n07841907 an egg-shaped candy used to celebrate Easter n07842044 egg-shaped chocolate candy n07842130 egg-shaped candy n07842202 egg cooked in gently boiling water n07842308 eggs beaten and cooked to a soft firm consistency while stirring n07842433 halved hard-cooked egg with the yolk mashed with mayonnaise and seasonings and returned to the white n07842605 egg cooked individually in cream or butter in a small ramekin n07842753 beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly n07842972 eggs beaten with milk or cream and cooked until set n07843117 omelet cooked quickly and slid onto a plate n07843220 souffle-like omelet made by beating and adding the whites separately n07843348 a firm omelet that has diced ham and peppers and onions n07843464 light fluffy dish of egg yolks and stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with e.g. cheese or fish or fruit n07843636 eggs cooked by sauteing in oil or butter; sometimes turned and cooked on both sides n07843775 milk and butter and cheese n07844042 a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings n07844604 any of several nutritive milklike liquids n07844786 milk that has turned sour n07844867 a milk substitute containing soybean flour and water; used in some infant formulas and in making tofu n07845087 a liquid food for infants n07845166 milk that has been exposed briefly to high temperatures to destroy microorganisms and prevent fermentation n07845335 milk obtained from dairy cows n07845421 the milk of a yak n07845495 the milk of a goat n07845571 milk fermented by bacteria; used to treat gastrointestinal disorders n07845702 unpasteurized milk n07845775 milk heated almost to boiling n07845863 milk with the fat particles broken up and dispersed uniformly so the cream will not rise n07846014 milk from dairies regulated by an authorized medical milk commission n07846143 dehydrated milk n07846274 dehydrated skimmed milk n07846359 milk concentrated by evaporation n07846471 sweetened evaporated milk n07846557 milk from which the cream has been skimmed n07846688 milk from which some of the cream has been removed n07846802 milk from which no constituent (such as fat) has been removed n07846938 milk from which some of the cream has been removed n07847047 residue from making butter from sour raw milk; or pasteurized milk curdled by adding a culture n07847198 the part of milk containing the butterfat n07847453 thick cream made from scalded milk n07847585 cream with a fat content of 48% or more n07847706 half milk and half light cream; contains 10% to 18% butterfat n07847827 contains more than 36% butterfat n07847917 cream that has at least 18% butterfat; "in England they call light cream `single cream'" n07848093 artificially soured light cream n07848196 cream that has enough butterfat (30% to 36%) to be whipped n07848338 an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use n07848645 a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine n07848771 butter made clear by heating and removing the sediment of milk solids n07848936 clarified butter used in Indian cookery n07849026 clarified butter browned slowly and seasoned with vinegar or lemon juice and capers n07849186 clarified butter browned slowly and seasoned with lemon juice and parsley n07849336 a custard-like food made from curdled milk n07849506 yogurt with sweetened blueberries or blueberry jam n07849619 an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices n07849733 watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates; "Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey" n07849912 coagulated milk; used to make cheese; "Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey" n07850083 a coagulated liquid resembling milk curd; "bean curd"; "lemon curd" n07850219 raw milk that has soured and thickened n07850329 a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk n07850957 the rind of a cheese n07851054 (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel; "she could peel an apple with a single long paring" n07851298 soft unripened cheese made of sweet milk and cream n07851443 fresh soft French cheese containing at least 60% fat n07851554 soft mild Italian cream cheese n07851641 fresh soft French cheese containing at least 72% fat n07851767 mild white cheese made from curds of soured skim milk n07851926 made by blending several lots of cheese n07852045 cheese containing a blue mold n07852229 English blue cheese n07852302 French blue cheese n07852376 Italian blue cheese n07852452 blue cheese of Denmark n07852532 blue cheese of Bavaria n07852614 soft creamy white cheese; milder than Camembert n07852712 semisoft sweet American cheese from whole milk in a brick form n07852833 rich soft creamy French cheese n07852919 hard smooth-textured cheese; originally made in Cheddar in southwestern England n07853125 informal names for American cheddar n07853232 a mild yellow English cheese with a crumbly texture n07853345 a smooth firm mild orange-red cheese n07853445 mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls encased in a red covering n07853560 made from goats' milk n07853648 mild cream-colored Dutch cheese shaped in balls n07853762 hard or semihard cheese grated n07853852 any cheese originally molded by hand n07853946 a soft cheese with a strong odor and flavor n07854066 a soft white cheese with a very strong pungent odor and flavor n07854184 mild white Italian cheese n07854266 semisoft pale-yellow cheese n07854348 hard dry sharp-flavored Italian cheese; often grated n07854455 fresh unripened cheese of a smooth texture made from pasteurized milk, a starter, and rennet n07854614 soft Italian cheese like cottage cheese n07854707 cheese formed in long strings twisted together n07854813 hard pale yellow cheese with many holes from Switzerland n07854982 Swiss cheese with large holes n07855105 Swiss cheese with small holes n07855188 a hard green Swiss cheese made with skim-milk curd and flavored with clover n07855317 trademark: soft processed American cheese n07855413 ground nuts blended with a little butter n07855510 a spread made from ground peanuts n07855603 a very sweet white spread resembling marshmallow candy n07855721 butter blended with minced onion n07855812 butter blended with mashed pimento n07855907 butter blended with chopped shrimp or seasoned with essence from shrimp shells n07856045 butter blended with chopped lobster or seasoned with essence from lobster shells n07856186 butter made from yaks' milk n07856270 a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes n07856756 spread made of cheese mixed with butter or cream or cream cheese and seasonings n07856895 butter blended with mashed anchovies n07856992 a paste of fish or shellfish n07857076 butter seasoned with mashed garlic n07857170 a thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt; used in Japanese cooking to make soups or sauces n07857356 the thick green root of the wasabi plant that the Japanese use in cooking and that tastes like strong horseradish; in powder or paste form it is often eaten with raw fish n07857598 for preparing snails: butter seasoned with shallots and garlic and parsley n07857731 a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East n07857959 liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned n07858114 a pate made from duck liver n07858197 a pate made from goose liver (marinated in Cognac) and truffles n07858336 a spread consisting of capers and black olives and anchovies made into a puree with olive oil n07858484 a thick Middle Eastern paste made from ground sesame seeds n07858595 something added to foods to make them taste sweeter n07858841 an artificial sweetener made from aspartic acid; used as a calorie-free sweetener n07858978 a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees n07859142 a crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar; used as a calorie-free sweetener n07859284 a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative n07859583 a thick sweet sticky liquid n07859796 sugar and water and sometimes corn syrup boiled together; used as sweetening especially in drinks n07859951 thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining n07860103 made from juice of sweet sorghum n07860208 a pale cane syrup n07860331 thin syrup made from pomegranate juice; used in mixed drinks n07860447 made by concentrating sap from sugar maples n07860548 syrup prepared from corn n07860629 (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus n07860805 a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking n07860988 a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll n07861158 any of various doughs for bread n07861247 batter for making pancakes n07861334 batter for making fritters n07861421 piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid n07861557 chicken and onions and mushrooms braised in red wine and seasonings n07861681 chicken cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil n07861813 rice and chicken cooked together with or without other ingredients and variously seasoned n07861983 a Cantonese dish of chicken and sauteed vegetables n07862095 rice and chicken cooked together Spanish style; highly seasoned especially with saffron n07862244 eggs (fried or scrambled) served with bacon n07862348 baked or roasted with a spicy sauce n07862461 beef and mushrooms and onions stewed in red wine and seasonings n07862611 rare-roasted beef tenderloin coated with mushroom paste in puff pastry n07862770 a Russian dish made with patties of ground meat (mixed with onions and bread and milk) and served with a sauce of sour cream n07862946 corned beef simmered with onions and cabbage and usually other vegetables n07863107 dried navy beans baked slowly with molasses and salt pork n07863229 leftover cabbage fried with cooked potatoes and sometimes meat n07863374 a dish that contains pasta as its main ingredient n07863547 tubular pasta filled with meat or cheese n07863644 beef stewed in beer seasoned with garlic and served with boiled potatoes n07863802 puffy dish of cheese and eggs (whites beaten separately) and white sauce n07863935 braised chicken with onions and mushrooms in a wine and tomato sauce n07864065 thin slices of chicken stuffed with cheese and ham and then sauteed n07864198 chicken fried than oven-baked and served with milk gravy n07864317 chicken simmered in broth with onions and paprika then mixed with sour cream n07864475 chicken prepared in a cream sauce with mushrooms and served over pasta; 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"may I take your beverage order?" n07882420 any thin watery drink n07882497 any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients; "he volunteered to taste her latest concoction"; "he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade" n07882886 a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients n07883031 a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches etc. n07883156 a sweet filling made of prunes or apricots n07883251 a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage n07883384 a substance believed to cure all ills n07883510 a hypothetical substance believed to maintain life indefinitely; once sought by alchemists n07883661 a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it n07883860 a drink to follow immediately after another drink n07883980 a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; "they served beer on draft" n07884182 a hearty draft n07884266 a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic); "he ordered a second round" n07884413 a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event n07884567 a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; 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originally it was brewed in March or April and matured until September n07887967 lager with reduced alcohol content n07888058 a strong lager made originally in Germany for the Oktoberfest celebration; sweet and copper-colored n07888229 a pale lager with strong flavor of hops; first brewed in the Bohemian town of Pilsen n07888378 unlicensed drinking establishment n07888465 a general name for beers made from wheat by top fermentation; usually very pale and cloudy and effervescent n07888709 a general name in southern Germany for wheat beers n07888816 a German wheat beer of bock strength n07888909 a cereal grain (usually barley) that is kiln-dried after having been germinated by soaking in water; used especially in brewing and distilling n07889193 unfermented or fermenting malt n07889274 a lager of high alcohol content; by law it is considered too alcoholic to be sold as lager or beer n07889510 a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume n07889814 English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft) n07889990 a strong dark English ale n07890068 an amber colored ale brewed with pale malts; similar to bitter but drier and lighter n07890226 a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley n07890352 a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops n07890540 a kind of bitter stout n07890617 fermented beverage resembling beer but made from rye or barley n07890750 made of fermented honey and water n07890890 spiced or medicated mead n07890970 honey diluted in water; becomes mead when fermented n07891095 wine mixed with honey n07891189 drink that resembles beer but with less than 1/2 percent alcohol n07891309 carbonated slightly alcoholic drink flavored with fermented ginger n07891433 Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot n07891613 made from sap of the Australasian nipa palm n07891726 fermented juice (of grapes especially) n07892418 a season's yield of wine from a vineyard n07892512 wine having a red color derived from skins of dark-colored grapes n07892813 pale yellowish wine made from white grapes or red grapes with skins removed before fermentation n07893253 pinkish table wine from red grapes whose skins were removed after fermentation began n07893425 used in a communion service n07893528 effervescent wine n07893642 a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there n07893792 pink sparkling wine originally from Germany n07893891 red table wine from the Burgundy region of France (or any similar wine made elsewhere) n07894102 dry fruity light red wine drunk within a few months after it is made; from the Beaujolais district in southeastern France n07894298 red Bordeaux wine from the Medoc district of southwestern France n07894451 a sweet white wine from the Canary Islands n07894551 dry white table wine of Chablis, France or a wine resembling it n07894703 a white Burgundy wine n07894799 dry white table wine resembling Chablis but made from Chardonnay grapes n07894965 dry red California table wine made from purple Pinot grapes n07895100 dry white California table wine made from white Pinot grapes n07895237 any of several red or white wines produced around Bordeaux, France or wines resembling them n07895435 dry red Bordeaux or Bordeaux-like wine n07895595 dry red Italian table wine from the Chianti region of Tuscany n07895710 superior Bordeaux type of red wine n07895839 dry red wine made from a grape grown widely in Bordeaux and California n07895962 a California wine n07896060 any of various wines produced in California n07896165 a wine from southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast n07896287 still sweet wine often served with dessert or after a meal n07896422 (trademark) a sweet aromatic French wine (red or white) used chiefly as an aperitif n07896560 inexpensive wine sold in large bottles or jugs n07896661 fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry n07896765 German white wine from the Moselle valley or a similar wine made elsewhere n07896893 dry white wine from the Loire valley in France n07896994 a cheap wine of inferior quality n07897116 Greek wine flavored with resin n07897200 any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage) n07897438 fragrant dry or sweet white wine from the Rhine valley or a similar wine from California n07897600 a sweetened Rhenish wine (especially one from Hesse in western Germany) n07897750 any of various wines from the Rhone River valley in France n07897865 dry red table wine from the Rioja region of northern Spain n07897975 any of various light dry strong white wine from Spain and Canary Islands (including sherry) n07898117 full-bodied red wine from around the town of Saint Emilion in Bordeaux n07898247 dry white Italian wine from Verona n07898333 dry fruity red wine from California n07898443 semisweet golden-colored table or dessert wine from around Bordeaux in France; similar wine from California n07898617 sweet wine from grapes partially sun-dried on the vine or on straw mats n07898745 wine containing not more than 14 percent alcohol usually served with a meal n07898895 Hungarian wine made from Tokay grapes n07899003 cheap French table wine of unspecified origin n07899108 any of several white wines flavored with aromatic herbs; used as aperitifs or in mixed drinks n07899292 sweet dark amber variety n07899434 dry pale amber variety n07899533 made in California and the Loire valley in France n07899660 a dry white Italian wine made from Verdicchio grapes n07899769 a dry white French wine (either still or sparkling) made in the Loire valley n07899899 a sweet white French wine n07899976 a wine that is a blend of several varieties of grapes with no one grape predominating; a wine that does not carry the name of any specific grape n07900225 a wine made principally from one grape and carrying the name of that grape n07900406 wine to which alcohol (usually grape brandy) has been added n07900616 an amber dessert wine from the Madeira Islands n07900734 sweet Madeira wine n07900825 sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal n07900958 dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; 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especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still n07907831 any whiskey distilled from sour mash n07907943 strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal n07908411 strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise n07908567 an Italian almond liqueur n07908647 liquorice-flavored usually colorless sweet liqueur made from aniseed n07908812 a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks n07908923 aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint oils; made at monastery near Grenoble, France n07909129 coffee-flavored liqueur n07909231 sweet liqueur flavored with vanilla and cacao beans n07909362 sweet green or white mint-flavored liqueur n07909504 strawberry-flavored liqueur n07909593 a sweet Scotch whisky liqueur n07909714 golden Italian liqueur flavored with herbs n07909811 liqueur flavored with orange n07909954 flavored with sour orange peel n07910048 type of curacao having higher alcoholic content n07910152 an orange-flavored French liqueur n07910245 liqueur flavored with caraway seed or cumin n07910379 distilled from fermented juice of bitter wild marasca cherries n07910538 similar to absinthe but containing no wormwood n07910656 (registered trademark) a liqueur flavored with anise n07910799 small drink served after dinner (especially several liqueurs poured carefully so as to remain in separate layers) n07910970 coffee-flavored liqueur made in Mexico n07911061 sweet liqueur made from wine and brandy flavored with plum or peach or apricot kernels and bitter almonds n07911249 an Italian liqueur made with elderberries and flavored with licorice n07911371 made of two or more ingredients n07911677 a short mixed drink n07912093 South African mixed drink made by mixing ice cream with whisky n07912211 a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass n07912499 an alcoholic drink intended to wake one up early in the morning n07912619 an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; 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"the advantages of instant coffee are speed of preparation and long shelf life" n07920872 a superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia n07920989 a flavoring made from coffee mixed with chocolate n07921090 a flavoring made by boiling down the juice of the bitter cassava; used in West Indian cooking n07921239 a drink made from pulverized coffee beans; usually sweetened n07921360 milk flavored with chocolate syrup n07921455 a beverage made from juice pressed from apples n07921615 alcoholic drink from fermented cider; `cider' and `cyder' are European (especially British) usages for the fermented beverage n07921834 strong cider (as made in western England) n07921948 unfermented cider n07922041 sweet cider heated with spices and citrus fruit n07922147 a fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider n07922299 a liquor concocted from a mixture of ingredients (such as prunes and raisins and milk and sugar) that can be fermented to produce alcohol; 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made originally by nomads of central Asia n07925966 a sweetened beverage of diluted fruit juice n07926127 a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage n07926250 sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice n07926346 sweetened beverage of lime juice and water n07926442 sweetened beverage of diluted orange juice n07926540 powder made of dried milk and malted cereals n07926642 a milkshake made with malt powder n07926785 South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate n07926920 wine heated with sugar and spices and often citrus fruit n07927070 wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg n07927197 nonalcoholic beverage (usually carbonated) n07927512 a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics" n07927716 carbonated drink containing an extract from bark of birch trees n07927836 tart lemon-flavored carbonated drink n07927931 carbonated drink flavored with extract from kola nuts (`dope' is a southernism in the United States) n07928163 sweet carbonated drink flavored with vanilla n07928264 made of milk and flavored syrup with soda water n07928367 ginger-flavored carbonated drink n07928488 orange-flavored carbonated drink n07928578 carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid n07928696 Coca Cola is a trademarked cola n07928790 Pepsi Cola is a trademarked cola n07928887 carbonated drink containing extracts of roots and herbs n07928998 carbonated drink flavored with an extract from sarsaparilla root or with birch oil and sassafras n07929172 lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine n07929351 a seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee n07929519 a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans; "he ordered a cup of coffee" n07929940 black coffee with Cognac and lemon peel and sugar n07930062 a punch made of fruit juices mixed with water or soda water (with or without alcohol) n07930205 a punch made of spirits and milk and sugar and spices n07930315 a mixed drink containing champagne and orange juice n07930433 a mixed drink made of pineapple juice and coconut cream and rum n07930554 an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl n07930864 a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl n07931001 a punch containing a sparkling wine n07931096 a punch made of claret and brandy with lemon juice and sugar and sometimes sherry or curacao and fresh fruit n07931280 a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas n07931452 a cocktail made of rum and lime or lemon juice with sugar and sometimes bitters n07931612 a cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and milk or cream n07931733 a punch made of rum and brandy and water or tea sweetened with sugar syrup n07931870 a punch made of Moselle and sugar and sparkling water or champagne flavored with sweet woodruff n07932039 a punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor n07932176 Scandinavian punch made of claret and aquavit with spices and raisins and orange peel and sugar n07932323 a drink resembling beer; made from fermented cassava juice n07932454 a brew made by fermenting molasses and other sugars with the sap of spruce trees (sometimes with malt) n07932614 a mixed drink made of sweetened lime juice and soda water usually with liquor n07932762 a rickey made with gin n07932841 dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea; "the store shelves held many different kinds of tea"; "they threw the tea into Boston harbor" n07933154 a measured amount of tea in a bag for an individual serving of tea n07933274 a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water; "iced tea is a cooling drink" n07933530 a beverage that resembles tea but is not made from tea leaves n07933652 a beverage for children containing hot water and milk and sugar and a small amount of tea n07933799 a cup of tea n07933891 tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbs n07934032 infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves n07934152 tea-like drink made from camomile leaves and flowers n07934282 strong tea served over ice n07934373 tea made by exposing tea leaves steeped in water to the direct rays of the sun; usually served with ice n07934530 fermented tea leaves n07934678 black tea grown in China n07934800 a fine variety of black tea grown in northern India n07934908 a superior grade of black tea; grown in India and Sri Lanka and Java n07935043 a fine quality of black tea native to China n07935152 tea leaves that have been steamed and dried without fermenting n07935288 a Chinese green tea with twisted leaves n07935379 Chinese tea leaves that have been partially fermented before being dried n07935504 a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants; "he asked for a drink of water" n07935737 drinking water (often spring water) that is put into bottles and offered for sale n07935878 pure natural water from a stream or brook; often distinguished from soda water n07936015 water from a spring n07936093 water sweetened with sugar n07936177 water directly from the spigot n07936263 water suitable for drinking n07936459 water served ice-cold or with ice n07936548 effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide n07936745 water naturally or artificially impregnated with mineral salts or gasses; often effervescent; often used therapeutically n07936979 naturally effervescent mineral water n07937069 sparkling mineral water from springs at Vichy, France or water similar to it n07937203 a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling n07937344 food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated n07937461 a spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew n07937621 a cheese dish made with egg and bread crumbs that is baked and served in individual fireproof dishes n07937786 pastry made with a cream cheese dough and different fillings (as raisins and walnuts and cinnamon or chocolate and walnut and apricot preserves) n07938007 a pill or tablet containing several vitamins n07938149 a pill containing one or more vitamins; taken as a dietary supplement n07938313 food traditionally eaten by African-Americans in the South n07938427 (usually plural) weak or watery unappetizing food or drink; "he lived on the thin slops that food kitchens provided" n07938594 a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold; "a lobster mold"; "a gelatin dessert made in a mold" n07938773 an orderly grouping (of things or persons) considered as a unit; the result of arranging; "a flower arrangement" n07939159 a wandering or disorderly grouping (of things or persons); "a straggle of outbuildings"; "a straggle of followers" n07939382 an orderly arrangement; "an array of troops in battle order" n07939638 a group of people or things arranged by class or category n07939880 being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses; "the dichotomy between eastern and western culture" n07940121 being threefold; a classification into three parts or subclasses n07940242 a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction n07940448 a basic group of natural objects n07940552 the highest taxonomic group into which organisms are grouped; one of five biological categories: Monera or Protoctista or Plantae or Fungi or Animalia n07940865 (biology) a taxonomic group comprising a major division of a kingdom n07941045 all inorganic objects; contrasts with animal and plant kingdoms n07941170 a group of plants or animals n07941405 a group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution n07941574 organisms sharing a specified genotype or the genotype (or peculiarities) so shared n07941729 (ecology) a group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other n07941945 a major biotic community characterized by the dominant forms of plant life and the prevailing climate n07942152 (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively; "old people"; "there were at least 200 people in the audience" n07943300 the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group; "the indigenous peoples of Australia" n07943480 a group of people having approximately the same age n07943646 people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe) n07943870 people who are old collectively; "special arrangements were available for the aged" n07944050 young people collectively; "rock music appeals to the young"; "youth everywhere rises in revolt" n07944242 people who are frustrated and perplexed; "the children's faces clearly expressed the frustration of the baffled" n07944408 people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group; "he spent hours reading to the blind" n07944618 people viewed as members of a group; "we need more young blood in this organization" n07944754 people who are brave; "the home of the free and the brave" n07944900 people who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid" n07945077 people who transact business (especially business executives) n07945236 people raised in or living in a rural environment; rustics n07945369 people living in the same country; compatriots n07945490 people who are condemned to eternal punishment; "he felt he had visited the realm of the damned" n07945657 people who are no longer living; "they buried the dead" n07945818 people who are still living; "save your pity for the living" n07945949 people who have severe hearing impairments; "many of the deaf use sign language" n07946135 people who are defeated; "the Romans had no pity for the defeated" n07946288 people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped; "technology to help the elderly and the disabled" n07946516 (archaic) lame persons collectively; "the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind"--Luke 14:21 n07946694 people who are destined to die soon; "the agony of the doomed was in his voice" n07946851 any hostile group of people; "he viewed lawyers as the real enemy" n07946969 the collective body of bishops n07947069 (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens n07947255 people in general (often used in the plural); "they're just country folk"; "folks around here drink moonshine"; "the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next" n07947675 people of good family and breeding and high social status n07947789 the common people at a local level (as distinguished from the centers of political activity) n07947958 people who are free; "the home of the free and the brave" n07948098 folks from your own home town n07948183 people who are confined to their homes n07948314 poor people who unfortunately do not have a home to live in; "the homeless became a problem in the large cities" n07948518 people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it is very familiar to the initiate" n07948754 people who have not been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it diverts the attention of the uninitiate" n07948971 people collectively who are mentally retarded; "he started a school for the retarded" n07949160 a group of like-minded people united by the internet; a new kind of social or political of business group that may exert broad influence on a shared concern; "a network army of software programmers contribute free software to those who want it" n07949463 people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation; "immigrants of the same nationality often seek each other out"; "such images define their sense of nationality" n07949796 (figurative) people whose criticisms are regarded as irrelevant or insignificant (resembling uneducated people who throw peanuts on the stage to express displeasure with a performance); "he ignored complaints from the peanut gallery" n07950090 a small isolated group of people; "they were concentrated in pockets inside the city"; "the battle was won except for cleaning up pockets of resistance" n07950295 people who have retreated; "he had only contempt for the retreated" n07950418 people who are sick; "they devote their lives to caring for the sick" n07950592 people who have been slain (as in battle) n07950685 people engaged in trade n07950786 people who are wounded; "they had to leave the wounded where they fell" n07950920 people sharing some social relation n07951464 several things grouped together or considered as a whole n07953367 the collection of equipment and methods used in the practice of medicine n07953499 a collection of art works n07953603 an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services) n07953827 a collection of related things intended for use together; "took a battery of achievement tests" n07954014 a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit; "he reserved a large block of seats"; "he held a large block of the company's stock" n07954211 a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made; "they run things by the book around here" n07954441 a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game n07954576 a collection of bottles; "her bottle collection is arranged on glass shelves in the window" n07954731 any collection in its entirety; "she bought the whole caboodle" n07954863 a collection of coins n07954946 any collection of diverse things; "a collage of memories" n07955057 everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something; "he emptied the contents of his pockets"; "the two groups were similar in content" n07955280 an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole n07955455 a collection of writings; "he edited the Hemingway corpus" n07955566 a collection of people or things appearing together; "the annual crop of students brings a new crop of ideas" n07955726 tenants of an estate considered as a group n07955841 a number of pictures loaned by their owners for exhibition n07955961 a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes n07956112 flagstones collectively; "there was a pile of flagging waiting to be laid in place" n07956250 bits and splinters and fragments; "it would have shattered in flinders long before it did that damage" n07956426 a complete collection of similar things n07956552 (computer science) a portable pack of magnetic disks used in a disk storage device n07956721 a pack of 52 playing cards n07956887 the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time; "I didn't hold a good hand all evening"; "he kept trying to see my hand" n07957193 in a hand, the suit having the most cards n07957327 the cards held in a game of bridge n07957456 a bridge hand that is void of trumps n07957546 a long suit including high cards n07957655 the 5 cards held in a game of poker n07957855 a poker hand with the ace, king, queen, jack, and 10 all in the same suit n07957986 a poker hand with consecutive cards in the same suit n07958099 a poker hand with 3 of a kind and a pair n07958196 a poker hand with all 5 cards in the same suit n07958294 a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit) n07958407 a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value n07958501 a collection of dried plants that are mounted and systematically classified for study n07958642 a collection of stamps n07958727 statues collectively n07958820 a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures and fragments of architecture created by Phidias; chiefly from the Parthenon in Athens n07959016 the final aggregate; "the sum of all our troubles did not equal the misery they suffered" n07959269 a jumbled collection or mass n07959393 all of the identical copies of something offered to the public at the same time; "the first edition appeared in 1920"; "it was too late for the morning edition"; "they issued a limited edition of Bach recordings" n07959659 a grouping of electrons surrounding the nucleus of an atom; "the chemical properties of an atom are determined by the outermost electron shell" n07959863 a collection of gimmicks n07959943 a grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers" n07960384 a tight cluster of people or things; "a small knot of women listened to his sermon"; "the bird had a knot of feathers forming a crest" n07960569 the nations possessing nuclear weapons n07960666 a bunch; "a thick swad of plants" n07960769 a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass n07960928 a small tuft or lock; "wisps of hair" n07961016 a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder" n07961270 a lump of slimy stuff; "a gob of phlegm" n07961379 a ball of yarn or cord or thread n07961480 a collection of objects laid on top of each other n07961956 a heap of manure and vegetation and other organic residues that are decaying to become compost n07962124 an ill-structured collection of similar things (objects or people) n07962295 a heap of dung or refuse n07962405 an immovable mass of logs blocking a river n07962500 a bushy thick mass (especially hair); "he had an unruly shock of black hair" n07962628 pile of discarded metal n07962707 a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field; "corn is bound in small sheaves and several sheaves are set up together in shocks"; "whole fields of wheat in shock" n07962991 pile of waste matter from coal mining etc n07963087 an orderly pile n07963208 a stack of hay n07963330 a small cone-shaped pile of hay that has been left in the field until it is dry enough to carry to the hayrick n07963494 wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite n07963613 a pile or stack of wood to be used for fuel n07963711 a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities n07963987 a combination or blend of diverse things; "his theory is an amalgam of earlier ideas" n07964144 a planned combination of colors; "the color scheme for this room was determined by an interior decorator" n07964324 a combination that results from coupling or interlinking; "diphthongs are complexions of vowels" n07964495 an alliance of people or corporations or countries for a special purpose (formerly to achieve some antisocial end but now for general political or economic purposes) n07964809 (law) any monopoly or contract or combination or conspiracy intended to restrain commerce (which are illegal according to antitrust laws of the United States) n07965085 a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity; "the whole body filed out of the auditorium"; "the student body"; "administrative body" n07965817 a body of people sharing some common interest; "the reading public" n07965937 people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest; "the Western world" n07966140 an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization n07966421 a group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period) n07966570 a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part n07966719 a social group that forms part of the society or the economy; "the public sector" n07966927 business concerns collectively; "Government and business could not agree" n07967129 commercial enterprises organized and financed on a scale large enough to influence social and political policies; "big business is growing so powerful it is difficult to regulate it effectively" n07967382 people of the same race or nationality who share a distinctive culture n07967736 a group that has different national or cultural traditions from the majority of the population n07967982 people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock; "some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings" n07968354 a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks) n07968550 a race that considers itself superior to all others and fitted to rule the others n07968702 (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims; "the iron interests stepped up production" n07968974 an individual or group who are concerned with some particular part of the economy and who try to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor n07969192 groups that seek to control a social system or activity from which they derive private benefit n07969366 a country's military establishment and the industries that produce arms and other military equipment; "we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex"--Dwight David Eisenhower n07969695 group of people related by blood or marriage n07970079 (Yiddish) the entire family network of relatives by blood or marriage (and sometimes close friends); "she invited the whole mishpocha" n07970301 your friends and acquaintances; "all his kith and kin" n07970406 primary social group; parents and children; "he wanted to have a good job before starting a family" n07970721 people descended from a common ancestor; "his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower" n07971023 your parents; "he wrote to his folks every day" n07971141 members of a family line; "his people have been farmers for generations"; "are your people still alive?" n07971298 the people of your home locality (especially your own family); "he wrote his homefolk every day" n07971449 aristocratic family line; "the House of York" n07971582 a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family n07972279 family based on male descent; "he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name" n07972425 the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war n07972674 a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line n07972888 a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line n07973088 a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects n07973241 the occupants of a building; "the entire building complained about the noise" n07973373 a family in which the parents have separated or divorced n07973487 a family consisting of parents and their children and grandparents of a marital partner n07973653 a family consisting of the nuclear family and their blood relatives n07973782 the family of a fosterling n07973868 a household in which an orphaned or delinquent child is placed (usually by a social-service agency) n07974025 people having the same social, economic, or educational status; "the working class"; "an emerging professional class" n07974766 people in the same age range n07974850 a social group holding marginal or extreme views; "members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times" n07975026 a group of persons together in one place n07975909 a social gathering to carry out some communal task or to hold competitions n07976069 a gathering of passengers sufficient to fill an automobile n07976181 an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together; "a congregation of children pleaded for his autograph"; "a great congregation of birds flew over" n07976420 a gathering of persons representative of some larger group; "each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics" n07976596 the occupants of a floor; "the whole floor complained about the lack of heat" n07976725 a social gathering intended to create goodwill among the participants n07976851 a gathering to make quilts n07976936 two people considered as a unit n07977108 a collection of the best or most popular people or items of a given kind n07977237 historical and literary materials relating to Judaism n07977344 a badly assembled collection of parts hastily assembled to serve some particular purpose (often used to refer to computing systems or software that has been badly put together) n07977592 (computing) a collection of standard programs and subroutines that are stored and available for immediate use n07977870 a collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or borrowing n07978055 a collection of books n07978170 a nonprofit library maintained for public use n07978276 a collection of books that can be rented by readers in return for a small daily fee n07978423 myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person n07978924 the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks n07979425 the mythology of the ancient Greeks n07983170 the mythology of the ancient Romans n07983856 the mythology of Scandinavia (shared in part by Britain and Germany) until the establishment of Christianity n07984805 a collection of 13 ancient papyrus codices translated from Greek into Coptic that were discovered by farmers near the town of Nag Hammadi in 1945; the codices contain 45 distinct works including the chief sources of firsthand knowledge of Gnosticism n07985135 a set containing a single member n07985223 a set of two similar things considered as a unit n07985384 two or more draft animals that work together to pull something n07985533 a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals n07985628 a pair who associate with one another; "the engaged couple"; "an inseparable twosome" n07985825 a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme n07985948 the people who are present in a room; "the whole room was cheering" n07986066 three people considered as a unit n07986198 a set of three similar things considered as a unit n07986381 a small military force that serves as a first line of defense; if they become engaged in hostilities it will trigger the intervention of stronger military forces n07986617 the triad of divinities of later Hinduism n07986771 (astrology) one of four groups of the zodiac where each group consists of three signs separated from each other by 120 degrees n07986982 a group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority n07987135 a modern Russian triumvirate n07987216 the group that gathers together for a particular occasion; "a large turnout for the meeting" n07987380 four people considered as a unit; "he joined a barbershop quartet"; "the foursome teed off before 9 a.m." n07987580 five people considered as a unit n07987689 six people considered as a unit n07987794 seven people considered as a unit n07987903 eight people considered as a unit n07988010 a group of four men n07988089 a set of four similar things considered as a unit n07988229 a set of five similar things considered as a unit n07988369 a set of six similar things considered as a unit n07988490 a set of seven similar things considered as a unit n07988604 a set of eight similar things considered as a unit n07988716 any two people who are hard to tell apart n07988857 a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago" n07989083 a couple both of whom have high-powered careers or are politically influential n07989220 a couple who both have careers and no children (an acronym for dual income no kids) n07989373 two people who are married to each other; "his second marriage was happier than the first"; "a married couple without love" n07989620 a 19th century family of three sisters who all wrote novels n07989741 a family of United States comedians consisting of four brothers with an anarchic sense of humor n07989973 two people of the same sex who live together as a family; "the legal status of same-sex marriages has been hotly debated" n07990158 marriage of two people from different races or different religions or different cultures; "the families of both partners in a mixed marriage often disapprove" n07990377 (ecology) a group of organisms (plants and animals) that live together in a certain geographical region and constitute a community with a few dominant species n07990648 an association between organisms that is harmful to one of them or between organisms and a metabolic product of another n07990824 the young of an animal cared for at one time n07990956 a group of birds n07991169 a group of sheep or goats n07991272 a church congregation guided by a pastor n07991364 a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church n07991579 a flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground); "we were visited at breakfast by a bevy of excited ducks" n07991780 a flock of coots n07991868 a small flock of grouse or partridge n07991994 a flock of larks (especially a flock of larks in flight overhead) n07992116 a flock of geese n07992222 a flock of snipe n07992308 a group of biological taxa or species that share features inherited from a common ancestor n07992450 animal or plant group having natural relations n07993109 all the plant and animal life of a particular region n07993279 all the animal life in a particular region or period; "the fauna of China"; "the zoology of the Pliocene epoch" n07993526 a collection of docile animals for children to pet and feed n07993643 the birds of a particular region or period n07993776 all living things (except people) that are undomesticated; "chemicals could kill all the wildlife" n07993929 a group of animals n07994331 a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans n07994555 a group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra n07994752 a herd of whales n07994818 the herd of horses from which those to be used the next day are chosen n07994941 a group of hunting animals n07995074 a group of wolves hunting together n07995164 a group of aquatic mammals n07995278 a group of lions n07995365 a group of cats n07995453 a large group of fish; "a school of small glittering fish swam by" n07995617 in some social insects (such as ants) a physically distinct individual or group of individuals specialized to perform certain functions in the colony n07995856 a group of organisms of the same type living or growing together n07996010 (microbiology) a group of organisms grown from a single parent cell n07996149 a group of many things in the air or on the ground; "a swarm of insects obscured the light"; "clouds of blossoms"; "it discharged a cloud of spores" n07996412 a swarm of insects that attack plants; "a plague of grasshoppers" n07996598 a colony of rabbits n07996689 a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used; "a set of books"; "a set of golf clubs"; "a set of teeth" n07997338 checkerboard and a set of 32 pieces used to play chess n07997486 a set of implements used to manicure n07997581 collection of materials of or characteristic of the Victorian era n07997703 a collection of things sharing a common attribute; "there are two classes of detergents" n07998206 (music) the family of brass instruments n07998323 (music) the family of bowed stringed instruments n07998450 (music) the family of woodwind instruments n07998573 a type or class; "more men of his stamp are needed" n07998712 a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets; "let C be the union of the sets A and B" n07998904 a union of two disjoint sets in which every element is the sum of an element from each of the disjoint sets n07999068 the set of elements common to two or more sets; "the set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things" n07999291 either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided; "the war between the sexes" n07999471 all the competitors in a particular contest or sporting event n07999584 all of the horses in a particular horse race n07999699 (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols; "the set of prime numbers is infinite" n08000118 (mathematics) the set of values of the independent variable for which a function is defined n08000304 (mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined; "the image of f(x) = x^2 is the set of all non-negative real numbers if the domain of the function is the set of all real numbers" n08000644 (mathematics) the set that contains all the elements or objects involved in the problem under consideration; "all other sets are subsets of the universal set" n08000881 the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions; "the locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle" n08001083 a distinct and often subordinate group within a group n08001209 a set whose members are members of another set; a set contained within another set n08001344 a set that is empty; a set with no members n08001441 a set of complex numbers that has a highly convoluted fractal boundary when plotted; the set of all points in the complex plane that are bounded under a certain mathematical iteration n08001685 (mathematics) any set of points that satisfy a set of postulates of some kind; "assume that the topological space is finite dimensional" n08002015 a company that manages tv or radio stations n08002125 (French) an establishment where you can exchange foreign money n08002269 a company that makes and sells automobiles n08002384 a company that operates its business primarily on the internet using a URL that ends in `.com' n08002578 a company that makes and sells pharmaceuticals n08002717 an English company formed in 1600 to develop trade with the new British colonies in India and southeastern Asia; in the 18th century it assumed administrative control of Bengal and held it until the British army took over in 1858 after the Indian Mutiny n08003035 a company that makes and sells electronic instruments n08003173 a company that makes, advertises, and distributes movies n08003306 an independent film company not associated with an established studio n08003427 a company that processes and sells food n08003525 a company that sells furniture n08003619 a company that owns and manages mines n08003717 a company that provides shipping services n08003839 a company that makes and sells steel n08003935 a company that is completely controlled by another company n08004089 a company providing transportation n08004210 a company that ships goods or possessions by truck n08004342 a space that is contained within another space n08004443 a space that contains no points; and empty space n08004548 a set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions n08004695 a set of points such that for every pair of points there is a nonnegative real number called their distance that is symmetric and satisfies the triangle inequality n08004953 a space in which Euclid's axioms and definitions apply; a metric space that is linear and finite-dimensional n08005123 a metric space that is linear and complete and (usually) infinite-dimensional n08005260 (mathematics) a set of elements such that addition and multiplication are commutative and associative and multiplication is distributive over addition and there are two elements 0 and 1; "the set of all rational numbers is a field" n08005580 (computer science) a set of one or more adjacent characters comprising a unit of information n08005761 a field containing only binary characters n08005877 a field of scalars n08005954 the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation n08006094 a category falling within certain defined limits n08006250 a category of taxpayers based on the amount of their income n08006405 a category of merchandise based on their price n08006511 a class of nouns or pronouns or adjectives in Indo-European languages having the same (or very similar) inflectional forms; "the first declension in Latin" n08006741 a class of verbs having the same inflectional forms n08006868 the complete set of inflected forms of a verb n08006989 a class of one kind of unit in a system of numbers or measures or weights or money; "he flashed a fistful of bills of large denominations" n08007204 a family of fifty or more genes on the sixth human chromosome that code for proteins on the surfaces of cells and that play a role in the immune response n08007430 a miscellaneous collection of things sold together n08007534 a matching set of furniture n08007667 a suite of furniture for the bedroom n08007777 a suite of furniture for the dining room n08007897 a suite of furniture for the living room n08008017 a collection of things wrapped or boxed together n08008254 a small bundle of straw or hay n08008335 a group of people who work together n08009239 an organization with little or no structure; "the choice between bureaucracy and adhocracy represents a common dilemma"; "the need for informational flexibility can lead to adhocracy" n08009478 a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization; "network affiliates" n08009659 any organization in which action is obstructed by insistence on unnecessary procedures and red tape n08009834 an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government n08010191 an international organization that provides a support group for persons trying to overcome alcoholism n08010364 a terrorist group that has worked with Al Qaeda; claimed responsibility for attacks in Iraq and Turkey n08010559 a small gang of terrorist thugs claiming to seek a separate Islamic state for the Muslim minority in the Philippines; uses bombing and assassination and extortion and kidnapping; "In 2001 Abu Sayyaf kidnapped twenty people and beheaded one of the American captives" n08010942 a militant offshoot of al-Fatah that is the newest and strongest and best equipped faction active in the West Bank; responsible for many deadly attacks in Israel in 2002 n08011266 an urban hit squad and guerrilla group of the Communist Party in the Philippines; formed in the 1980s n08011523 a Palestinian political and military organization founded by Yasser Arafat in 1958 to work toward the creation of a Palestinian state; during the 1960s and 1970s trained terrorist and insurgent groups; "al-Fatah carried out numerous acts of international terrorism in western Europe and the Middle East in the 1970s" n08012028 a terrorist organization of militant Islamists organized into tiny cells of extreme fundamentalists; emerged during the 1970s mainly in Egyptian jails; "al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya uses force to push Egyptian society toward Islamic rule" n08012384 a fundamentalist Islamic group in Somalia who initially did fundraising for al-Qaeda; responsible for ambushing United States Army Rangers and for terrorist bombings in Ethiopia; believed to have branches in several countries n08012765 an Islamic extremist group active since the late 1970s; seeks to overthrow the Egyptian government and replace it with an Islamic state; works in small underground cells; "the original Jihad was responsible for the assassination of Anwar Sadat in 1981" n08013176 a radical insurgent Islamist group consisting of disaffected middle-class professionals in Malaysia who want to overthrow the government by violent means and set up an Islamic state n08013453 a hard-line extremist Islamic group in Great Britain who support bin Laden and other terrorist groups n08013653 a Palestinian terrorist organization formed in 2002 and linked to Fatah movement of Yasser Arafat n08013845 a terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries n08014202 a terrorist group organized in 1996 after the Taliban took over Afghanistan and part of Osama bin Laden's international system; provides financial support for the Taliban and al-Qaeda and Jaish-i-Mohammed and assists Muslim militants around the world; established a network of madrasas and mosques in Afghanistan n08014615 a resurgent Islamic fundamentalist organization based in Nigeria that is thought to be planning terrorist attacks n08014860 an Islamic terrorist cell that originated in Jordan but operates in Germany; goal is to attack Europe and Russia with chemical weapons n08015116 a terrorist group formed in India in 1992; is believed to be responsible for bombings in southern India in 1998 n08015321 a radical Islamic group of terrorists in the Iraqi part of Kurdistan who oppose an independent secular nation as advocated by the United States; some members fought with the Taliban and al-Qaeda forces in Afghanistan; said to receive financial support from Saddam Hussein n08015731 a terrorist organization founded in 1999 to oppose the link between nationalists and the Corsican mafia; "the attacks of Armata Corsa are aimed at symbolic targets of colonialism in Corsica" n08016035 a terrorist organization of Islamic extremists whose violent activities began in 1992; aims to overthrow the secular Algerian regime and replace it with an Islamic state; "the GIA has embarked on a terrorist campaign of civilian massacres" n08016385 a militant Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization formed in 1975 to force Turkey to acknowledge killing more than a million Armenians and forcibly removing them from border areas in 1915; wants Turkey to pay reparations and cede territory to Armenia; "ASALA bombing at Orly Airport in Paris in 1983 killed 8 and wounded 55 people" n08016900 a terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by Tutsi and to institute Hutu control again; "in 1999 ALIR guerrillas kidnapped and killed eight foreign tourists" n08017257 an extremist Palestinian Sunni group active in Lebanon in the early 1990s that advocates Salafism; responsible for murders and bombings; seeks to overthrow the Lebanese government and control Palestinian refugee camps; funded by al-Qaeda n08017614 a terrorist organization whose goal is to take over Japan and then the world; based on a religion founded in 1987 that combines elements of Buddhism with Christianity; "in 1995 Aum members released deadly sarin gas on a Tokyo subway train" n08017974 a radical left-wing revolutionary terrorist group active in Germany from 1968 until 1977 n08018189 a terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalism of the traditional Basque party; want to create an independent homeland in Spain's western Pyrenees; "in 1968 ETA launched a campaign of political assassinations of government officials" n08018666 a former Palestinian terrorist organization (now merged with Fatah Revolutionary Council) that assassinated the Prime Minister of Jordan and during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich killed 11 Israeli athletes n08018983 an ultra-leftist militant group founded in 1957 from the breakup of the Japanese Communist Party; includes a covert action wing; "Chukaku-Ha attacks tend to cause property damage rather than casualties" n08019281 a terrorist organization formed in Ireland in 1994 as a clandestine armed wing of Sinn Fein n08019523 a Marxist-Leninist group that believes Palestinian goals can only be achieved by revolutionary change; "in 1974 the DFLP took over a schoolhouse and massacred Israeli schoolchildren" n08019913 a group of Uighur Muslims fighting Chinese control of Xinjiang; declared by China in 2001 to be terrorists although there is a long history of cycles of insurgency and repression n08020242 a Palestinian international terrorist organization that split from the PLO in 1974; has conducted terrorist attacks in 20 countries; "in the 1980s the Fatah-RC was considered the most dangerous and murderous Palestinian terror group" n08020785 a terrorist group organized by Yasser Arafat in 1995 as the armed wing of al-Fatah; serves a dual function of violent confrontation with Israel and serves as Arafat's unofficial militia to prevent rival Islamists from usurping leadership n08021129 an armed wing of the (illegal) Communist Party of Spain; seeks to overthrow the Spanish government and replace it with a Marxist-Leninist regime; "GRAPO is vehemently opposed to the United States" n08021464 formed in 1972 as a personal security force for Arafat and other PLO leaders; became one of PLO's elite units; has built an extensive infrastructure of terrorist cells and weapon depots in Europe while attacking Israeli targets n08021785 a little known Palestinian group responsible for bombings and for killing Israelis; seeks to defeat Israel and liberate southern Lebanon, Palestine, and Golan Heights n08022087 an international organization that works for environmental conservation and the preservation of endangered species n08022259 a militant Islamic fundamentalist political movement that opposes peace with Israel and uses terrorism as a weapon; seeks to create an Islamic state in place of Israel; is opposed to the PLO and has become a leading perpetrator of terrorist activity in Israel; pioneered suicide bombing n08022666 an extremist militant group in Pakistan occupied Kashmir that seeks an Islamic government and that has had close links and fought with the Taliban in Afghanistan n08022972 an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan n08023374 a Shiite terrorist organization with strong ties to Iran; seeks to create an Iranian fundamentalist Islamic state in Lebanon; car bombs are the signature weapon n08023843 the most popular and feared Islamic extremist group in central Asia; advocates `pure' Islam and the creation of a worldwide Islamic state n08024096 a terrorist group organized by Osama bin Laden in 1998 that provided an umbrella organization for al-Qaeda and other militant groups in Egypt and Algeria and Pakistan and Bangladesh n08024408 a radical terrorist group dedicated to the removal of British forces from Northern Ireland and the unification of Ireland n08024732 a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland n08025112 Yemen-based terrorist group that supports al-Qaeda's goals; seeks to overthrow the Yemeni government and eliminate United States interests; responsible for bombings and kidnappings and killing western tourists in Yemen n08025497 a Turkish terrorist organization that claimed responsibility for bombing a British consulate and bank in Istanbul; a violent opponent of Turkey's secular government and its ties to the European Union and NATO n08025835 a terrorist group of Islamic militants formed in 1996; opposes Uzbekistan's secular regime and wants to establish an Islamic state in central Asia; is a conduit for drugs from Afghanistan to central Asian countries n08026197 a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings n08026539 an Islamic terrorist group organized in the 1980s; seeks to purify Islam through violence; the cells in North America and the Caribbean insulate themselves from Western culture and will even attack other Muslims who they regard as heretics n08026904 a terrorist group organized in 1970 to overthrow the Japanese government and monarchy and to foment world revolution; is said to have close ties with Palestinian terrorists; "in 1972 the Japanese Red Army was responsible for a massacre at an airport in Israel" n08027314 an indigenous Islamic terrorist group in Azerbaijan that attempted to bomb the United States embassy in 1999 n08027518 a clandestine group of southeast Asian terrorists organized in 1993 and trained by al-Qaeda; supports militant Muslims in Indonesia and the Philippines and has cells in Singapore and Malaysia and Indonesia n08027920 ethnic Turkish Sunni terrorists who are linked with the Turkish Hizballah; killed a United States Air Force sergeant in 1991 n08028148 an Islamic extremist group of Kurds who oppose secular control with bombings and assassinations; believed to have ties with al-Qaeda n08028397 a terrorist organization founded for Jewish defense; fights antisemitism and hopes to restore the biblical state of Israel n08028623 a Turkish terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims with ties to al-Qaeda that operates in Germany; seeks the violent overthrow of the Turkish government and the establishment of an Islamic nation modeled on Iran n08028999 a communist organization formed in Cambodia in 1970; became a terrorist organization in 1975 when it captured Phnom Penh and created a government that killed an estimated three million people; was defeated by Vietnamese troops but remained active until 1999 n08029421 a secret society of white Southerners in the United States; was formed in the 19th century to resist the emancipation of slaves; used terrorist tactics to suppress Black people n08029784 a local unit of the Ku Klux Klan n08029908 a Marxist-Leninist terrorist group of Kurds trying to establish an independent Kurdish state in eastern Turkey n08030185 a Nicaraguan counterrevolutionary guerrilla force from 1979 to 1990; it opposed a left-wing government, with support from the United States n08030379 a Kurdish guerrilla force in Iraqi Kurdistan n08030481 a Sunni Muslim extremist group in Pakistan that collaborates with al-Qaeda; the armed wing of Sipah-e-Sahaba n08030711 a terrorist organization formed in Pakistan in 2002 as a coalition of extremist Islamic militant groups including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Jaish-e-Muhammad and elements of al-Qaeda n08031020 a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India; "Lashkar-e-Toiba has committed mass murders of civilian Hindus" n08031386 a paramilitary terrorist organization of militant Muslims in Indonesia; wages a jihad against Christians in Indonesia; subscribes to the Wahhabi creed of Islam n08031663 a violent terrorist group organized in the 1980s and advocating the overthrow of the Chilean military government; leaders are mainly criminals or impoverished youths n08032023 a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel; "the Tamil Tigers perfected suicide bombing as a weapon of war" n08032594 a Libyan terrorist group organized in 1995 and aligned with al-Qaeda; seeks to radicalize the Libyan government; attempted to assassinate Qaddafi n08032955 a quasi-religious rebel group in Uganda that terrorized and raped women and kidnapped children who were forced to serve in the army n08033194 a terrorist group formed in 1996 in Northern Ireland; seeks to prevent the peace process; murders Catholics and any Protestant leaders who favor peace n08033454 a terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden in the 1980s to provide money and recruit fighters around the world; enlisted and transported thousands of men to Afghanistan to fight the Russians; a split in the group led bin Laden and the extremist faction of MAK to form al-Qaeda n08033829 a terrorist group formed in 1983 as the armed wing of the Chilean Communist Party n08034028 a terrorist group of radical leftists formed in the late 1980s; seeks to prevent the United States from intervening in Honduran economic and political affairs n08034299 a terrorist group in the southern Philippines formed in 1977 to establish an independent Islamic state for the Moros; have clashed with troops at United States bases n08034579 a militant Islamic militia that was formed in 2005 by hardliners who split from Jemaah Islamiyah n08034778 a terrorist organization formed in the 1960s by children of Iranian merchants; sought to counter the Shah of Iran's pro-western policies of modernization and opposition to communism; following a philosophy that mixes Marxism and Islam it now attacks the Islamic fundamentalists who deposed the Shah n08035233 a terrorist organization in Bolivia that acts as an umbrella for numerous small indigenous subversive groups; a revival of a group with Marxist-Leninist ideologies originally established by Che Guevara in the 1960s n08035601 a Marxist terrorist group formed in 1963 by Colombian intellectuals who were inspired by the Cuban Revolution; responsible for a campaign of mass kidnappings and resistance to the government's efforts to stop the drug trade; "ELN kidnappers target foreign employees of large corporations" n08036005 a terrorist group formed in 1976 to work for Corsican independence; attacks on Corsica are aimed at sabotaging public infrastructure and symbols of colonialism n08036293 a terrorist organization that is the militant wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines; a Maoist organization formed to overthrow the government; uses hit squads called Sparrow Units; opposes United States military presence in the Philippines n08036669 a Protestant political organization in Northern Ireland n08036849 a terrorist group of Protestants who oppose any political settlement with Irish nationalists; a paramilitary group that attacks Catholic interests in Northern Ireland n08037118 a militant Palestinian terrorist group created in 1979 and committed to the creation of an Islamic state in Palestine and to the destruction of Israel; smaller and more exclusively militant that Hamas n08037503 a terrorist group formed in 1977 as the result of a split with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine; became a satellite of al-Fatah; made terrorist attacks on Israel across the Lebanese border n08037861 a little known Palestinian group comprised of members of Hamas and Tanzim with suspected ties to the Lebanese Hizballah; responsible for suicide bombings in Israel n08038131 a Filipino terrorist group that broke away from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in 2001 in order to continue terrorism and kidnapping and extortion n08038379 a terrorist group of limited popularity formed in 1967 after the Six-Day War; combined Marxist-Leninist ideology with Palestinian nationalism; used terrorism to gain attention for their cause; hoped to eliminate the state of Israel n08038748 a Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization that conducted several attacks in western Europe n08038995 a terrorist group of radical Palestinians who split with al-Fatah in 1967 but now have close relations with al-Fatah; staged terrorist attacks against Israel across the Lebanese border n08039312 a terrorist organization formed in 1979 by a faction of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine but disbanded in the 1980s when key members left to join a faction of al-Fatah n08039601 a terrorist organization in South Africa formed in 1996 to fight drug lords; evolved into a vigilante group with anti-western views closely allied with Qibla; is believed to have ties to Islamic extremists in the Middle East; is suspected of conducting bouts of urban terrorism n08040008 a small but violent terrorist organization formed in Ecuador in the early 1990s; responsible for bombing several government buildings n08040257 the military arm of Hamas responsible for suicide bombings and other attacks on Israel n08040522 a small terrorist group of Muslims in South Africa formed in the 1980s; was inspired by Ayatollah Khomeini to create an Islamic state in South Africa n08040762 a radical terrorist group that broke away in 1997 when the mainstream Provisional IRA proposed a cease-fire; has continued terrorist activities in opposition to any peace agreement n08041106 a Marxist and Maoist terrorist organization in Germany; a network of underground guerillas who committed acts of violence in the service of the class struggle; a successor to the Baader-Meinhof Gang; became one of Europe's most feared terrorist groups; disbanded in 1998 n08041484 a Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization that arose out of a student protest movement in the late 1960s; wants to separate Italy from NATO and advocates violence in the service of class warfare and revolution; mostly inactive since 1989 n08041840 a paramilitary group of Protestants in Northern Ireland that tries to prevent any political settlement with the Irish Republic; attacks interests of Catholic civilians in Northern Ireland; responsible for arson and bombing and murder n08042183 a powerful and wealthy terrorist organization formed in 1957 as the guerilla arm of the Colombian communist party; opposed to the United States; has strong ties to drug dealers n08042536 a Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization in Greece that is violently opposed to imperialism and capitalism and NATO and the United States; an active terrorist group during the 1980s n08042856 an extreme Marxist terrorist organization in Turkey that is opposed to NATO and the United States; attacks Turkish security and military officials n08043169 an extreme leftist terrorist group formed in Greece in 1971 to oppose the military junta that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974; a revolutionary group opposed to capitalism and imperialism and the United States n08043499 a clandestine group of leftist extremists who oppose Italy's labor policies and foreign policy; responsible for bombing building in the historic center of Rome from 2000 to 2002 n08043848 a terrorist group formed in the 1980s in Sierra Leone; seeks to overthrow the government and gain control of the diamond producing regions; responsible for attacks on civilians and children, widespread torture and murder and using children to commit atrocities; sponsored by the president of Liberia n08044265 an Algerian extremist Islamic offshoot of the Armed Islamic Group; now the largest and most active armed terrorist group in Algeria that seeks to overthrow the government; a major source of support and recruitment for al-Qaeda operations in Europe and northern Africa n08044676 a terrorist group formed in Peru in the late 1960s as a splinter group from the communist party of Peru; is among the most ruthless guerilla organizations in the world; seeks to destroy Peruvian institutions and replace them with a Maoist peasant regime; is involved in the cocaine trade; "Shining Path has been responsible for 30,000 deaths" n08045140 a vicious sectarian organization in Pakistan that persecutes Shiite Muslims and collaborates with al-Qaeda to attack foreigners and to disrupt the government of Pakistan n08045428 an organization of Muslims in India who killed Hindus in September 2002; believed to have ties with Muslim terrorists in Pakistan n08045681 a Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization in Peru; was formed in 1983 to overthrow the Peruvian government and replace it with a Marxist regime; has connections with the ELN in Bolivia n08046032 a terrorist group that is the remnants of the original Bolivian insurgents trained by Che Guevara; attacks small unprotected targets such as power pylons or oil pipelines or government buildings n08046346 an ethnic Kurdish group of Sunni extremists formed in the late 1980s in southeastern Turkey; seeks to replace Turkey's secular regime with an Islamic state and strict shariah law; responsible for bombings and the torture and murder of Turkish and Kurdish journalists and businessmen; receives support from Iran n08046759 the major Protestant paramilitary group in Northern Ireland; responsible for bombing the homes of Catholics and for criminal racketeering and selling drugs n08047032 a terrorist organization in Colombia formed in 1997 as an umbrella for local and regional paramilitary groups; is financed by earnings from narcotics and serves to protect the economic interests of its members; "the AUC conducted over 800 assassinations in one year" n08047501 a Sunni organization formed in 1989 and based in Pakistan; opposes missionary groups from the United States; has Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as its armed wing n08047747 an international organization that cares for the sick or wounded or homeless in wartime n08047890 a charitable and religious organization to evangelize and to care for the poor and homeless n08048042 a political organization within the Democratic Party in New York City (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossism n08048300 a nongovernmental organization of Pakistani scientists that has been a supporter of terrorism; has provided information about chemical and biological and nuclear warfare to Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda and the Taliban n08048625 an organization that is controlled by a dominant person or group n08048743 any organization whose responsibility it is to defend against something; "police are the major line of defense against crime" n08048948 the organizational structure of activities contributing directly to the organization's output n08049125 an organization concerned to preserve historic monuments and buildings and places of historical interest or natural beauty; founded in 1895 and supported by endowment and private subscription n08049401 a formal organization of people or groups of people; "he joined the Modern Language Association" n08049989 an association of nations consisting of the United Kingdom and several former British colonies that are now sovereign states but still pay allegiance to the British Crown n08050385 a politically organized unit n08050484 a quasi nongovernmental organization; an organization that is financed by the government yet acts independently of the government n08050678 the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities" n08051384 a government that concentrates political power in an authority not responsible to the people n08051565 a government that is administered primarily by bureaus that are staffed with nonelective officials n08051739 a political and social system that no longer governs (especially the system that existed in France before the French Revolution) n08051946 the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state n08052135 the British royal court n08052227 the Ottoman court in Constantinople n08052330 the British government n08052413 a group of countries under a single authority; "the British created a great empire" n08052549 a government with strong central powers n08052690 a temporary government moved to or formed in a foreign land by exiles who hope to rule when their country is liberated n08052874 the government of a local area n08053003 government by the military and an army n08053121 the governing group of a kingdom; "the palace issued an order binding on all subjects" n08053260 the government of the Roman Catholic Church n08053407 the government of the Soviet Union; "the Soviets said they wanted to increase trade with Europe" n08053576 an organization founded and united for a specific purpose n08053905 an institution created for the practice of medicine n08054076 a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists n08054226 a medical institution that provides prolonged care (as in cases of prolonged illness or rehabilitation from acute illness) n08054417 a medical institution where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care n08054613 a clinic where specialist care for a patient's eyes n08054721 an institution (public or private) that collects funds (from the public or other institutions) and invests them in financial assets n08055150 an institution that issues something (securities or publications or currency etc.) n08055321 a British financial system in which a bank or a post office transfers money from one account to another when they receive authorization to do so n08055516 a central collection place where banks exchange checks or drafts; participants maintain an account against which credits or debits are posted n08055718 a financial institution that makes loans n08055824 an institution set up to provide help to the needy n08055964 a charity supported by individual subscriptions; defrays the demands on a community for social welfare n08056128 a place where food is dispensed to the needy n08056231 an organization created for business ventures; "a growing enterprise must have a bold leader" n08056471 an unusually large enterprise; "Walton built a retail giant" n08056601 members of a cooperative enterprise n08056747 a farm operated collectively n08056873 a collective farm or settlement owned by its members in modern Israel; children are reared collectively n08057068 a collective farm owned by the communist state n08057206 a business that serves other businesses n08057460 the business of a broker; charges a fee to arrange a contract between two parties n08057633 a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages n08057816 (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership n08058098 an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage" n08058937 a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization n08059125 a corporation with a large capitalization; "he works for a large cap" n08059250 a corporation with a small capitalization; "this annual conference is a showcase for ambitious small caps" n08059412 a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state n08059870 the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a brokerage house" n08060193 a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area n08060446 a business engaged in manufacturing some product n08060694 the members of a business venture created by contract n08060878 a partnership in which employees get a share of the profits in addition to their wages n08061042 a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it; "he bought his brother's business"; "a small mom-and-pop business"; "a racially integrated business concern" n08061609 a chain of clothing stores n08061695 a chain of discount stores n08061801 a chain of restaurants n08061905 a company that markets merchandise; "his company is a large distributor of software products" n08062092 a distributor who uses direct mail to sell merchandise n08062206 a chain of retail stores n08062326 a firm of accountants who provide accounting and auditing services for a fee n08062464 a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee n08062623 a firm in the publishing business n08062842 a conglomerate of publishing companies n08062970 a business firm that publishes newspapers; "Murdoch owns many newspapers" n08063129 the staff of a newspaper or the news department of a periodical; "every newspaper editor is criticized by the newsroom" n08063303 a business firm that publishes magazines; "he works for a magazine" n08063446 a firm engaged in trading n08063650 a firm that sells and buys cars n08063738 a firm that sells and buys computers n08063836 a firm that sells and buys jewelry n08063947 a firm that sells and buys trucks n08064039 a firm of lawyers n08064130 an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack; "he joined the defense against invasion" n08064372 a group that defends a principle; "a bastion against corruption"; "the last bastion of communism" n08064523 the defendant and his legal advisors collectively; "the defense called for a mistrial" n08064742 the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant n08064888 a collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area; "the landscape architect suggested a small planting in the northwest corner" n08065093 an enterprise connected with commerce n08065234 the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; "each industry has its own trade publications" n08065937 a business engaged in processing agricultural products and preparing them for market n08066095 a manufacturer of firearms n08066186 manufacturers of aluminum considered as a group n08066317 makers and sellers of fashionable clothing n08066491 banks collectively n08066644 a manufacturer that makes and bottles beverages n08066763 a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles n08066965 a business that manufactures and sells computers n08067077 the manufacturers of automobiles considered collectively n08067218 the operation of aircraft to provide transportation n08067342 the manufacturers of chemicals considered collectively n08067460 the producers of coal considered collectively n08067565 the manufacturers of computers considered collectively n08067683 an industry that builds housing n08067801 the manufacturers of electronic products considered collectively n08067951 those involved in providing entertainment: radio and television and films and theater n08068151 the entertainment industries involved in producing and distributing movies n08068375 the film industry of India n08068457 the personnel of the film industry; "a star of stage and screen" n08068597 the film industry of the United States n08068691 an industry that is growing rapidly n08068788 an industry devoted to manufacturing and selling and installing lighting n08068924 an industry that manufacturers weapons of war n08069050 an industry that produces and delivers oil and oil products n08069241 a company that sells oil n08069342 a company that packages goods for sale or shipment or storage n08069487 a company that operates oil pipelines for the oil industry n08069627 a company that does commercial printing n08069768 an industry that manufactures plastic articles n08069878 a stock broker's business; charges a fee to act as intermediary between buyer and seller n08070130 an unethical or overly aggressive brokerage firm n08070236 a brokerage firm dealing in commodities n08070341 a business that arranges marriage contracts n08070465 a financial institution that sells insurance n08070674 a financial institution that collects regular contributions from employers to provide retirement income for employees n08070850 a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies n08071229 a flexible investment company for a small number of large investors (usually the minimum investment is $1 million); can use high-risk techniques (not allowed for mutual funds) such as short-selling and heavy leveraging n08071516 a regulated investment company with a pool of assets that regularly sells and redeems its shares n08071756 a mutual fund that invests in the stocks that are the basis of a well-known stock or bond index n08071908 a regulated investment company that issues a fixed number of shares which are listed on a stock market n08072104 a regulated investment company that pays a stated amount to certificate holders on a stated maturity date n08072287 an investment trust that owns and manages a pool of commercial properties and mortgages and other real estate assets; shares can be bought and sold in the stock market n08072536 a regulated investment company consisting of professional managers who issue redeemable securities representing a portfolio of many different securities; "you can invest in a unit investment trust for as little as $1000" n08072837 the securities markets in the aggregate; "the market always frustrates the small investor" n08073130 a market characterized by falling prices for securities n08073243 a market characterized by rising prices for securities n08073355 used to allude to the securities industry of Great Britain n08073468 used to allude to the securities industry of the United States n08073601 a market for short-term debt instruments n08073700 an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects n08073844 a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business n08073992 a business that builds and repairs ships n08074109 an industry that builds ships n08074225 an industry that manufactures and sells shoes n08074330 an industry that produces signs n08074421 signs collectively (especially commercial signs or posters); "there will be signage displayed at each post" n08074582 the industry that makes steel and steel products n08074691 a new industry that is expanding rapidly (especially telecommunications or electronics) n08074879 an industry that manufactures and sells products containing tobacco n08075009 an industry that manufactures and sells toys for children n08075140 an industry that provides transportation for commercial products n08075287 the class of people engaged in growing food n08075388 people engaged in a particular occupation; "the medical fraternity" n08075647 a religious society of women who live together as sisters (especially an order of nuns) n08075847 any large organization n08075929 a company that invests in (acquires control of) other companies n08076075 a company that has been chosen as attractive for takeover by a potential acquirer n08076253 a corporate investor who intends to take over a company by buying a controlling interest in its stock and installing new management n08076455 a potential takeover target that has not yet been put in play n08076578 a business that is less successful than expected n08076705 a company that is a friendly acquirer in a takeover n08076833 a white knight that buys less than a majority interest n08076946 a firm that conducts auctions n08077035 a group of elite soldiers or a leadership group of advisors or workers in an organization n08077177 a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher n08077292 a unit with administrative responsibilities n08077711 a unit of firefighters including their equipment; "a hook-and-ladder company" n08077842 a hospital unit specially staffed and equipped to treat patients with serious cardiac problems n08078020 a social unit living together; "he moved his family to Virginia"; "It was a good Christian household"; "I waited until the whole house was asleep"; "the teacher asked how many people made up his home" n08078453 household for three; an arrangement where a married couple and a lover of one of them live together while sharing sexual relations n08078644 a mobile group of trained people (police or executives or officials) able to move quickly in the case of emergencies n08078819 a team that plays in a major league n08078976 a team that plays in a minor league n08079151 a minor-league team that is owned by a major-league team (especially in baseball) n08079319 a team that plays baseball n08079613 a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together; "each club played six home games with teams in its own division" n08079852 a team that plays basketball n08080025 a team that plays football n08080386 a team that plays ice hockey n08080510 a college or university team that competes at a level below the varsity team n08080652 a team representing a college or university n08080762 a squad of players that are available either individually or as a team to relieve or replace the players who started the game n08080947 a small squad of policemen trained to deal with a particular kind of crime n08081142 a team considered to be the best of its class n08081244 the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score n08081403 (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense" n08081668 an institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him" n08082236 the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia); "for a thousand years the Roman Catholic Church was the principal church of Christendom" n08082602 one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship n08082899 the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church; "our church is hosting a picnic next week" n08083083 an independent Christian church established in Armenia since 300; was influenced by both Roman and Byzantine traditions n08083320 any of several churches claiming to have maintained historical continuity with the original Christian Church n08083599 the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy n08085159 a Christian religious sect in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; believers in Albigensianism n08085359 a Christian Church in the Middle East that followed Nestorianism; there is still a small Nestorian Church in Iraq n08085535 the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church n08085648 (Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church n08085824 (Roman Catholic Church) the body of cardinals who advise the Pope and elect new Popes n08086050 Catholic churches that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church in the 18th century n08086219 the Catholic Church as it existed in the Byzantine Empire n08086356 derived from the Byzantine Church and adhering to Byzantine rites n08086646 state church of Greece; an autonomous part of the Eastern Orthodox Church n08086821 an independent church with its own Patriarch; until 1917 it was the established church or Russia n08086987 any of several churches in eastern Europe or the Middle East that acknowledge papal authority but retain their own liturgy n08087203 the ancient Christian church of Egypt n08087319 any fundamentalist Protestant Church that uses revivalistic methods to achieve experiences comparable to the Pentecostal experiences of the first Christian disciples n08087570 the Protestant churches and denominations collectively n08087776 a Protestant church that accepts the Bible as the only source of true Christian faith and practices baptism by immersion n08087981 the national church of England (and all other churches in other countries that share its beliefs); has its see in Canterbury and the sovereign as its temporal head n08088472 United States church that is in communication with the see of Canterbury n08088675 autonomous branch of the Church of England in Ireland n08088792 an autonomous branch of the Anglican Communion in Scotland n08088963 a group in the Anglican Church that emphasizes the Catholic tradition (especially in sacraments and rituals and obedience to church authority) n08089205 church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah n08089420 any of various evangelical Protestant churches that believe in the baptism of voluntary believers n08089627 group of Baptist congregations n08089797 an association of Northern Baptists n08089955 an association of Southern Baptists n08090083 group of Baptist congregations believing the teachings of the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius (who opposed the doctrine of strict predestination of the Calvinists) n08090329 group of Baptist congregations believing the teachings of the French theologian John Calvin who believed in strict predetermination n08090547 a Baptist denomination founded in 1708 by Americans of German descent; opposed to military service and taking legal oaths; practiced trine immersion n08090803 Protestant denomination founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1866 n08090973 a Protestant denomination holding that each individual congregation should be self-governing n08091152 merger of the Congregational Church and the Christian Church n08091290 a Protestant denomination of Calvinist faith n08091412 merger of the Congregational Christian Church and the Evangelical and Reformed Church in 1957 n08091575 Protestant denomination founded in the United States by Charles Taze Russell in 1884 n08091744 the Protestant denomination adhering to the views of Martin Luther n08091891 the Protestant denomination adhering to the views of John Calvin n08092040 the Protestant denomination that rejects the doctrine of the Trinity n08092190 the Protestant denomination adhering to the views of Jacobus Arminius n08092340 a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley n08092539 group of Methodist congregations n08092713 the original Methodist Church n08092855 a Methodist denomination n08092960 union of the Wesleyan Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church n08093111 a Protestant sect denying infant baptism and baptising only believers n08093269 formed from the Anabaptist movement in the 16th century; noted for its simplicity of life n08093421 a Christian church (with some Buddhist elements) founded in 1954 by Sun Myung Moon and known for staging mass weddings and other communal activities n08093653 a 16th century sect of Anabaptists centered in Germany who had an absolute disdain for human knowledge n08093813 an orthodox Anabaptist sect separated from the Mennonites in late 17th century; settled chiefly in southeastern Pennsylvania n08094013 Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud n08094262 the supreme judicial and ecclesiastical council of ancient Jerusalem n08094386 a Jewish sect that recognizes only the Hebrew Scriptures as the source of divinely inspired legislation and denies the authority of the postbiblical tradition of the Talmud; the sect arose in Iraq in the eighth century n08094659 Jews who strictly observe the Mosaic law as interpreted in the Talmud n08094866 a sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century; a sect that follows the Mosaic law strictly n08095160 Jews who keep some of the requirements of the Mosaic law but allow for adaptation of other requirements (as some of the dietary laws) to fit modern circumstances n08095426 the most liberal Jews; Jews who do not follow the Talmud strictly but try to adapt all of the historical forms of Judaism to the modern world n08095647 the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion; "Islam is predominant in northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia" n08096027 a fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life n08096301 one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam; mainly in Iran n08096474 one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam n08096624 the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal n08096950 the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism n08097072 a Hindu sect worshiping Shiva n08097222 a Hindu sect worshiping Shakti n08097391 Hindu sect worshiping of Vishnu n08097531 any of several sects of Orthodox Judaism that reject modern secular culture and many of whom do not recognize the spiritual authority of the modern state of Israel n08097766 a religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna' and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees usually wear saffron robes and practice vegetarianism and celibacy n08098192 sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism n08098346 religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu n08098499 a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism n08098708 a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha n08099029 school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan n08099264 a major school of Buddhism teaching social concern and universal salvation; China; Japan; Tibet; Nepal; Korea; Mongolia n08099475 a major school of Buddhism teaching personal salvation through one's own efforts n08099647 movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism n08099825 the group of initiated Sikhs to which devout orthodox Sikhs are ritually admitted at puberty; founded by the tenth and last Guru in 1699 n08100033 a new religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard in 1955 and characterized by a belief in the power of a person's spirit to clear itself of past painful experiences through self-knowledge and spiritual fulfillment n08100320 the native religion and former ethnic cult of Japan n08100481 the branch of Shinto recognized as the official state religion of Japan n08100656 any branch of Shinto other than Kokka n08100778 the church that is recognized as the official church of a nation n08100907 the religious institution under the authority of a vicar n08101085 (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics; "varieties are frequently recognized in botany" n08101410 a special variety of domesticated animals within a species; "he experimented on a particular breed of white rats"; "he created a new strain of sheep" n08101755 thoroughbred horses (collectively) n08101846 line of descent of a purebred animal n08101937 the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors" n08102282 a family line of descent; "he gets his brains from his father's side" n08102402 successive generations of kin n08102555 (biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes n08103299 (biology) a taxonomic group ranking between a phylum and a class n08103457 (biology) a taxonomic group ranking between a phylum and below a class or subclass n08103635 (linguistics) a large group of languages that are historically related n08103777 (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders n08106661 (biology) a taxonomic category below a class and above an order n08106798 (biology) a taxonomic class below a phylum and above a class n08106934 (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families n08107191 (biology) taxonomic group that is a subdivision of an order n08107343 (biology) a taxonomic group ranking above an order and below a class or subclass n08107499 (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera; "sharks belong to the fish family" n08108304 (biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family n08108450 (biology) an artificial taxonomic category for organisms of which the true relationships are obscure n08108627 (biology) a taxonomic category below a family n08108784 (biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily n08108972 (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species n08109624 (biology) taxonomic group between a genus and a species n08109772 (biology) a taxonomic group with a single member (a single species or genus) n08109940 (biology) genus from which the name of a family or subfamily is formed; it is not necessarily the most representative genus but often the largest or best known or earliest described n08110197 (biology) an artificial taxonomic category for organisms of which the true relationships are obscure n08110373 (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed n08110648 (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species n08110866 a species whose numbers are so small that the species is at risk of extinction n08111027 a species of fish n08111157 (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups; "a new strain of microorganisms" n08111419 (biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon n08111599 (biology) the species that best exemplifies the essential characteristics of the genus to which it belongs n08111783 a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations); "the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization" n08112096 the body of people in a learned occupation; "the news spread rapidly through the medical profession"; "they formed a community of scientists" n08112402 the body of individuals qualified to practice law in a particular jurisdiction; "he was admitted to the bar in New Jersey" n08112630 the body of individuals whose work helps to maintain the health of their clients n08112829 the body of individuals who are qualified to practice medicine n08112976 the profession of a nurse n08113073 the body of individuals who manage businesses n08113197 the body of individuals holding advanced academic degrees n08113322 the body of professional economists n08113443 the body of ordained religious practitioners n08113634 pastors collectively n08113710 prelates collectively n08113797 religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian) n08113910 rabbis collectively n08114004 a government department under the direction of a minister n08114152 the government department in charge of foreign relations n08114287 the government department in charge of domestic affairs n08114400 the French department in charge of foreign affairs; referred to familiarly by its address in Paris n08114581 a French movement during World War II that was organized in London by Charles de Gaulle to fight for the liberation of France from German control and for the restoration of the republic n08114861 a specialized division of a large organization; "you'll find it in the hardware department"; "she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury" n08115204 a division of a school that is responsible for a given subject n08115602 the academic department responsible for teaching and research in anthropology n08115778 the academic department responsible for teaching art and art appreciation n08115912 the academic department responsible for teaching and research in biology n08116073 the academic department responsible for teaching and research in chemistry n08116240 the academic department responsible for teaching and research in computer science n08116398 the academic department responsible for teaching and research in economics n08116565 the academic department responsible for teaching English and American literature n08116734 the academic department responsible for teaching history n08116879 the academic department responsible for teaching and research in linguistics n08117052 the academic department responsible for teaching and research in mathematics n08117225 the academic department responsible for teaching philosophy n08117379 the academic department responsible for teaching and research in physics n08117540 the academic department responsible for teaching music and music appreciation n08117702 the academic department responsible for teaching and research in psychology n08117872 the academic department responsible for teaching and research in sociology n08118039 a division of a business firm n08118260 the division of a business that is responsible for advertising n08118414 the department of a publishing business that edits material for publication n08118592 the editorial department of a newspaper that edits the local news n08118725 the editorial department of a newspaper that edits the sports news n08118849 the division of a business (e.g. a service garage) that sells replacement parts n08118991 the department responsible for hiring and training and placing employees and for setting policies for personnel management n08119226 the division of a business responsible for building and maintaining the physical plant n08119397 the division of a business that is responsible for purchases n08119525 the division of a business that is responsible for selling products or services n08119698 the division of a business that provides customer services n08119821 a department of government n08120079 the department that determines the amounts of wage or salary due to each employee n08120235 the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues n08120384 a permanent department created to perform the work of a local government n08120624 the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders; "for a career in corrections turn to the web site of the New Jersey Department of Corrections" n08120910 a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers; "the head of security was a former policeman" n08121117 the department of local government responsible for preventing and extinguishing fires n08121301 British name for a fire department n08121394 a private or temporary organization of individuals equipped to fight fires n08121542 the department of local government concerned with enforcing the law and preventing crime n08121694 the department of local government responsible for collecting and disposing of garbage n08121867 a government police department dealing with political security n08122009 a department of government in one of the 50 states n08122141 a department of the federal government of the United States n08122358 a former executive agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States n08122596 an independent federal agency created in 1974 to license and regulate nuclear power plants n08122768 a former United States executive agency that was responsible for developing atomic bombs during World War II n08122960 an independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment n08123167 a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States n08123696 an agency of the executive branch of government n08123970 an independent agency of the United States government that provides a single point of accountability for all federal emergency preparedness and mitigation and response activities n08124256 a federal agency in the Department of Health and Human Services established to regulate the release of new foods and health-related products n08124496 an executive agency responsible for providing economic advice to the President n08124649 a federal agency in the Department of Health and Human Services; located in Atlanta; investigates and diagnoses and tries to control or prevent diseases (especially new and unusual diseases) n08124971 an independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest; headed by the Director of Central Intelligence under the supervision of the President and National Security Council n08125420 an agency that helps the Director of Central Intelligence coordinate counterterrorist efforts in order to preempt and disrupt and defeat terrorist activities at the earliest possible stage n08125722 an agency that serves as the focal point for all Intelligence Community activities related to nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their missile delivery systems n08125993 a former independent federal agency that supervised and set rates for carriers that transported goods and people between states; was terminated in 1995; "the ICC was established in 1887 as the first federal agency" n08126290 an independent agency of the United States government responsible for aviation and spaceflight n08126483 the independent agency that oversees management of federal government records including presidential libraries and historic collections n08126716 an independent agency of the United States government charged with mediating disputes between management and labor unions n08126921 an independent agency of the federal government responsible for the promotion of progress in science and engineering by supporting programs in research and education n08127166 an independent federal agency that recommends changes in postal rates n08127304 an independent federal agency that provides mail processing and delivery service for individuals and businesses in the United States n08127557 the primary law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service n08127760 a committee in the executive branch of government that advises the president on foreign and military and national security; supervises the Central Intelligence Agency n08128004 the executive agency that advises the President on protecting the environment n08128159 the executive agency that advises the President on military questions; composed of the chiefs of the United States Army and the United States Navy and the United States Air Force and the commandant of the United States Marine Corps n08128492 the executive agency that advises the President on the federal budget n08128645 the executive agency that administers the President's policies on international trade n08128837 the chief executive department of the United States government n08128964 the federal department that administers programs that provide services to farmers (including research and soil conservation and efforts to stabilize the farming economy); created in 1862 n08129268 the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913 n08129621 the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States n08129883 an agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; provides weather reports and forecasts floods and hurricanes and other natural disasters related to weather n08130292 the part of NOAA that maintains the world's largest active archive of weather data n08130476 the federal agency in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that is responsible for weather forecast and preparation of weather maps n08130712 an agency in the Department of Commerce that works with United States industries to promote competitiveness and maximize the impact of technology on economic growth n08131005 an agency in the Technology Administration that makes measurements and sets standards as needed by industry or government programs n08131254 an agency in the Technology Administration that is a primary resource for government-funded scientific and technical and engineering and business related information n08131530 the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947 n08132046 the central research and development organization for the United States Department of Defense; responsible for developing new surveillance technologies since 9/11 n08132323 a defense laboratory that provides essential services in fundamental science for national security and environmental protection and provides technologies that contribute to industrial competitiveness n08132637 the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 n08132955 the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977 n08133189 an agency that collects political and economic and technical information about energy matters and makes the Department of Energy's technical and analytical expertise available to other members of the Intelligence Community n08133536 the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 n08133855 an agency that serves as the office of Surgeon General; includes agencies whose mission is to improve the public health n08134081 an agency in the Department of Health and Human Services whose mission is to employ science in the pursuit of knowledge to improve human health; is the principal biomedical research agency of the federal government n08134415 an independent government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio and television and wire and cable and satellite n08134649 an independent government agency responsible for the Social Security system n08134807 the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security n08135062 the United States federal department that administers federal programs dealing with better housing and urban renewal; created in 1965 n08135342 the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870 n08135770 the bureau in the Department of Justice that assists local criminal justice systems to reduce or prevent crime and violence and drug abuse n08136027 the agency in the Department of Justice that is the primary source of criminal justice statistics for federal and local policy makers n08136260 a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice n08136502 an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States n08136767 the mobile law enforcement arm of the Immigration and Naturalization Service that detects and prevents illegal entry of aliens into the United States n08137028 a center in the Department of that trains law enforcement professionals for more than seventy federal agencies n08137251 a law enforcement agency of the Treasury Department responsible for establishing and implementing policies to detect money laundering n08137495 the federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913 n08137738 the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was created in 1789" n08138079 United States Department of State, which is housed in a building in a low-lying area of Washington near the Potomac River n08138259 the bureau in the State Department that is responsible for the security of diplomats and embassies overseas n08138466 the part of the State Department that supplies diplomats for the United States embassies and consulates around the world n08138686 an agency that is the primary source in the State Department for interpretive analyses of global developments and focal point for policy issues and activities of the Intelligence Community n08139000 the United States federal department charged with conservation and the development of natural resources; created in 1849 n08139270 an agency in the Department of the Interior that conserves and protects fish and wildlife and their habitats; assesses the environmental impact of pesticides and nuclear power site and hydroelectric dams and thermal pollution n08139637 an agency of the Interior Department responsible for the national parks n08139795 the federal department that collects revenue and administers federal finances; the Treasury Department was created in 1789 n08140219 the law enforcement and tax collection agency of the Treasury Department that enforces federal laws concerning alcohol and tobacco products and firearms and explosives and arson n08140506 the federal agency in the Treasury Department that manages the government's disbursement and collection systems and provides central accounting and financial reporting n08140767 agency that oversees the intelligence relationships of the Treasury's offices and bureaus and provides a link between the Intelligence Community and officials responsible for international economic policy n08141092 the United States Army's principal law enforcement agency responsible for the conduct of criminal investigations for all levels of the Army anywhere in the world n08141374 federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances; goal is to immobilize drug trafficking organizations n08141664 the law enforcement agency of the Justice Department that operates a nationwide system of prisons and detention facilities to incarcerate inmates sentenced to imprisonment for federal crimes n08141951 the judiciary of the United States which is responsible for interpreting and enforcing federal laws n08142170 the law enforcement agency that is the research and development branch of the Department of Justice n08142370 the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system n08142801 the agency of the Treasury Department responsible for controlling the currency n08142972 the agency of the Treasury Department that enforces import tariffs n08143163 the agency of the Treasury Department that produces currency n08143321 the bureau of the Treasury Department responsible for tax collections n08143486 a board of the British government that administers and collects major direct taxes n08143653 the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966 n08143926 an agency in the Department of Transportation that is responsible for the safety of civilian aviation n08144122 the United States federal department responsible for the interests of military veterans; created in 1989 n08144308 an agency established in 2001 to safeguard United States transportation systems and insure safe air travel n08144524 a former executive department of the United States government; created in 1903 and split into two departments in 1913 n08144720 a former executive department of the United States government; created in 1953 and divided in 1979 n08144907 a former executive department of the United States government; created in 1798 and combined with the War Department in 1947 n08145092 a former executive department of the United States government; created in 1789 and combined with the Navy Department in 1947 n08145277 an independent agency of the federal government responsible for mail delivery (and sometimes telecommunications) between individuals and businesses in the United States n08145553 a local branch where postal services are available" n08145701 the part of a post office that handles mail for persons who call for it n08145871 a collection of rules and procedures and conventions that define accepted accounting practice; includes broad guidelines as well as detailed procedures n08146135 a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose; "are the judicial instrumentalities of local governments adequate?"; "he studied the French instrumentalities for law enforcement" n08146410 an intensive care unit designed with special equipment to care for premature or seriously ill newborn n08146593 a hospital unit staffed and equipped to provide intensive care n08146782 a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith n08147019 (Christianity) a group of Christians with a common religious faith who practice the same rites n08147188 group of Protestant congregations n08147670 (plural) the lay members of a male religious order n08147794 a group of person living under a religious rule; "the order of Saint Benedict" n08148067 any of several monastic orders observing a rule derived from the writings of St. Augustine n08148294 an Augustinian monastic order n08148388 a monastic order of friars established in 1256 by the Pope n08148512 an Augustinian monastic order n08148601 a Roman Catholic monastic order founded in the 6th century; noted for liturgical worship and for scholarly activities n08148827 a Roman Catholic mendicant order founded in the 12th century n08149004 an austere contemplative Roman Catholic order founded by St. Bruno in 1084 n08149160 a Roman Catholic order of mendicant preachers founded in the 13th century n08149314 a Roman Catholic order founded by Saint Francis of Assisi in the 13th century n08149473 a Roman Catholic order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1534 to defend Catholicism against the Reformation and to do missionary work among the heathen; it is strongly committed to education and scholarship n08149781 a subdivision of a larger religious group n08150377 a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1660; commonly called Quakers n08150576 a celibate and communistic Christian sect in the United States n08150770 a charismatic Protestant denomination in the United States n08150892 a Christian sect of dissenters that originated in southern France in the late 12th century adopted Calvinist doctrines in the 16th century n08151096 a Zoroastrian sect that claims Zurvan was the ultimate source of the universe n08151229 followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader n08151490 followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices n08151753 (Melanesia) the followers of one of several millenarian cults that believe salvation will come in the form of wealth (`cargo') brought by westerners; some ascribe divine attributes to westerners on first contact (especially to missionaries) n08152069 (Brazil) followers of a religious cult of African origin n08152198 (West Indies) followers of a religious system involving witchcraft and sorcery n08152353 (Ethiopia) adherents of an African religion that regards Ras Tafari as divine n08152507 (Haiti) followers of a religion that involves witchcraft and animistic deities n08152657 saints collectively n08152787 in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity) n08153022 cardinals collectively n08153102 in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy n08153337 all the gods of a religion n08153437 royal persons collectively; "the wedding was attended by royalty" n08153874 the official cartography agency of the British government n08154012 a European royal line that ruled in France (from 1589-1793) and Spain and Naples and Sicily n08154213 a Frankish dynasty founded by Hugh Capet that ruled from 987 to 1328 n08154363 a Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne's father that ruled from 751 to 987 n08154548 a dynasty of Roman Emperors from 69 to 96 including Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian n08154703 imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization n08154960 the English royal house that reigned from 1714 to 1901 (from George I to Victoria) n08155302 a royal German family that provided rulers for several European states and wore the crown of the Holy Roman Empire from 1440 to 1806 n08155518 a German noble family that ruled Brandenburg and Prussia n08155765 the English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461; its emblem was a red rose n08156054 the dynasty that ruled much of Manchuria and northeastern China from 947 to 1125 n08156200 a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750 n08156392 the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644 n08156505 the Turkish dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century to its dissolution after World War I n08156685 the family name of a line of English kings that reigned from 1154 to 1485 n08156948 an ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra n08157182 the Chinese dynasty (from 246 BC to 206 BC) that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall n08157405 the last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu n08157672 the Russian imperial line that ruled from 1613 to 1917 n08157809 the name of the royal family that ruled Great Britain from 1901-1917; the name was changed to Windsor in 1917 in response to anti-German feelings in World War I n08158089 any one of the Turkish dynasties that ruled Asia Minor from the 11th to the 13th centuries; they successfully invaded Byzantium and defended the Holy Land against Crusaders n08158314 the imperial dynasty ruling China from about the 18th to the 12th centuries BC n08158460 the royal family that ruled Scotland from 1371-1714 and ruled England from 1603 to 1649 and again from 1660 to 1714 n08158741 the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy n08158920 the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907 n08159031 an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603) n08159331 the first dynasty of Arab caliphs whose capital was Damascus n08159464 French royal house from 1328 to 1589 n08159591 any of several imperial dynasties of China ruling from 220 to 265 and from 386 to 556 n08159740 the British royal family since 1917 n08159924 the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose n08160146 the imperial dynasty of China from 1279 to 1368 n08160276 the body of citizens of a state or country; "the Spanish people" n08160586 the ancient Greek inhabitants of Achaea n08160697 the ancient Greek inhabitants of Aeolia n08160808 the ancient Greek inhabitants of Doris who entered Greece from the north about 1100 BC n08160947 the ancient Greek inhabitants of Attica and related regions in Ionia n08161068 the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote n08161258 the body of people who are citizens of a particular government; "governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed"--Declaration of Independence n08161477 assembly possessing high legislative powers n08161591 the upper house of the United States Congress n08161757 the legislature of the United States government n08161971 the lower legislative house of the United States Congress n08162245 an independent nonpartisan federal agency that acts as the investigative arm of Congress making the executive branch accountable to Congress and the government accountable to citizens of the United States n08162575 the lower house of legislature in colonial Virginia n08162691 the lower house of the British parliament n08162860 the upper house of the British parliament n08163025 an official assembly having legislative powers; "a bicameral legislature has two houses" n08163273 persons who make or amend or repeal laws n08163702 a unicameral legislature n08163792 a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose n08164110 the highest governmental assembly in ancient Athens (later a judicial court) n08164261 assembly of the estates of an entire country especially the sovereign body of the Dutch republic from 16th to 18th centuries n08164464 assembly of the estates of all France; last meeting in 1789 n08164585 the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment" n08165353 the most important persons in a governing body n08165455 persons who administer the law n08165650 the executive under President George W. Bush n08165760 the executive under President Clinton n08165866 the executive under President George H. W. Bush n08165979 the executive under President Reagan n08166083 the executive under President Carter n08166187 persons who administer justice n08166318 the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government n08166552 the people who live in a nation or country; "a statement that sums up the nation's mood"; "the news was announced to the nation"; "the whole country worshipped him" n08166931 any of the countries in the British Commonwealth n08167046 a country that is poor and whose citizens are mostly agricultural workers but that wants to become more advanced socially and economically n08167249 one of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth n08167365 a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country (especially in the United Kingdom) and formerly possessing distinct political rights n08167779 the clergy in France and the heads of the church in Britain n08167953 the nobility in France and the peerage in Britain n08168117 the common people n08168241 the press, including journalists, newspaper writers, photographers n08168367 any state of which one is not a citizen; "working in a foreign country takes a bit of getting used to" n08168531 a federation (as of American Indians) n08168737 anti-communist countries collectively n08168831 underdeveloped and developing countries of Asia and Africa and Latin America collectively n08168978 a politically organized body of people under a single government; "the state has elected a new president"; "African nations"; "students who had come to the nation's capitol"; "the country's largest manufacturer"; "an industrialized land" n08169573 the German state n08169677 a political entity in Europe that began with the papal coronation of Otto I as the first emperor in 962 and lasted until 1806 when it was dissolved by Napoleon n08169919 the Reich when Hohenzollern monarchs ruled Germany (from 1871 to 1919) n08170070 the German republic founded at Weimar in 1919; "The Weimar Republic was overthrown in 1933 and replaced by the Third Reich" n08170255 the Nazi dictatorship under Hitler (1933-1945) n08170374 a state that does not respect other states in its international actions n08170535 a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs n08170686 an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations); "the library was a member of the interlibrary loan association"; "Canada is a member of the United Nations" n08170978 an alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy n08171094 a group of countries in special alliance n08171210 in World War I the alliance of Great Britain and France and Russia and all the other nations that became allied with them in opposing the Central Powers n08171415 in World War I the alliance of Germany and Austria-Hungary and other nations allied with them in opposing the Allies n08171592 the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945 n08171792 in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations; "the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II" n08171992 an informal alliance between countries n08172103 an international organization of independent Arab states formed in 1945 to promote cultural and economic and military and political and social cooperation n08172695 the nations of the European continent collectively; "the Marshall Plan helped Europe recover from World War II" n08172877 the nations of the Asian continent collectively n08173030 the nations of the North American continent collectively n08173165 the nations of Central America collectively n08173289 the nations of the South American continent collectively; "South America is an important market for goods from the United States" n08173515 an international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members; "he tried to take Britain into the Europen Union" n08174167 the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe n08174398 an international organization created in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty for purposes of collective security n08174995 a major strategic headquarters of NATO located in the United States; is under the authority of the North Atlantic Council n08175233 commanding officer of ACLANT; a general of the United States Army nominated by the President of the United States and approved by the North Atlantic Council n08175498 a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey n08175700 commanding officer of ACE; NATO's senior military commander in Europe n08175875 international organization for chemical disarmament; administers the Chemical Weapons Convention n08176077 an association including most countries in the western hemisphere; created in 1948 to promote military and economic and social and cultural cooperation n08176901 the administrative agency of the Organization of American States n08177030 an organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the production and sale of petroleum n08177487 a nation that possesses formidable naval strength n08177592 a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world n08177781 a leading or paramount power n08177863 a state ruled by religious authority n08177958 a state consisting of a sovereign city n08178085 a government that undertakes responsibility for the welfare of its citizens through programs in public health and public housing and pensions and unemployment compensation etc. n08178321 a government that is appointed by and whose affairs are directed by an outside authority that may impose hardships on those governed n08178547 the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state; "the state has lowered its income tax" n08178741 a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area; "they hired hunters to keep down the deer population" n08178935 too much population n08179033 the relocation of people from overcrowded cities; they are accommodated in new houses or apartments in smaller towns n08179205 people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group); "the urban poor need assistance" n08179455 people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group); "only the very rich benefit from this legislation" n08179689 people in general considered as a whole; "he is a hero in the eyes of the public" n08179879 the people who inhabit a territory or state; "the population seemed to be well fed and clothed" n08180067 the civilian population (and their activities) of a country at war n08180190 the common people generally; "separate the warriors from the mass"; "power to the people" n08180484 the segment of the public that is easily influenced by mass media (chiefly British) n08180639 a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages; "there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field" n08180944 the source of trained people from which workers can be hired n08181075 (Marxism) the unorganized lower levels of the proletariat who are not interested in revolutionary advancement n08181267 employees who are represented by a labor union n08181375 United States slapstick comedy duo who made many films together n08181540 the social class lowest in the social hierarchy n08181658 the social class between the lower and upper classes n08181820 class consisting of all those who are considered boobs n08181930 a class composed of persons lacking clerical or noble rank n08182105 lower middle class (shopkeepers and clerical staff etc.) n08182283 the class of peasants n08182379 a large number of things or people considered together; "a crowd of insects assembled around the flowers" n08182716 a large gathering of people n08182892 a teeming multitude n08182962 a vast multitude n08183046 a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things; "his brilliance raised him above the ruck"; "the children resembled a fairy herd" n08183290 a large number of people united for some specific purpose n08183398 a dense crowd of people n08183541 a number of vehicles blocking one another until they can scarcely move n08183698 a traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible n08183802 archaic terms for army n08183920 a division of from 3000 to 6000 men (including cavalry) in the Roman army n08184052 (plural) hosts or armies; used in the book of Romans in the New Testament; "Lord of Sabaoth" n08184217 a moving crowd n08184335 a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together n08184439 a disorganized and densely packed crowd; "a huddle of frightened women" n08184600 a disorderly crowd of people n08184730 a mob that kills a person for some presumed offense without legal authority n08184861 a social gathering of guests or companions; "the house was filled with company when I arrived" n08185063 the number of people that are present; "attendance was up by 50 per cent" n08185211 a company that is organized to give its owners limited liability n08185369 a company with controlling shares in other companies n08185501 a holding company owning or controlling one or more banks n08185643 a bank holding company owning several banks n08185758 a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation n08186047 a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation n08186221 a public utility that provides telephone service n08186393 a public utility that provides electricity n08186546 a public utility that provides water n08186655 a public utility that provides gas n08186761 a public utility providing local transportation n08186898 one of the chartered companies of London originating with the craft guilds n08187033 organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel" n08187370 a company that produces operas n08187460 a company that produces plays n08187569 a theatrical company that performs plays from a repertoire n08187707 a company that produces ballets n08187837 a group of people assembled to sing together n08187988 a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play n08188235 a group of musicians playing or singing together; "a string ensemble" n08188449 a body of dancers or singers who perform together n08188638 a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony n08188814 a family of similar musical instrument playing together n08188967 a social gathering for the purpose of husking corn n08189089 the chorus of a ballet company n08189211 a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals; "he ran away from home to join the circus" n08189371 a troupe of performers in blackface typically giving a comic program of negro songs and jokes n08189581 a troupe of minstrels n08189659 an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; "the coach said the offensive unit did a good job"; "after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit" n08190292 a military unit or region under the control of a single officer n08190482 an opposing military force; "the enemy attacked at dawn" n08190609 a temporary military unit formed to accomplish a particular objective n08190754 a military unit that is part of an army n08191230 a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state n08191532 a military unit that is part of a navy n08191701 an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare n08191987 the navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces n08192361 a military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters n08192557 an agency of the Department of Transportation responsible for patrolling shores and facilitating nautical commerce n08192817 members of a body of troops trained to serve on land or at sea n08192970 an amphibious division of the United States Navy n08193212 the principal agency of the United States Navy for research and development for air warfare and missile weapon systems n08193448 the agency that provides units to conduct unconventional and counter-guerilla warfare n08193645 the agency that provides scientific and engineering and technical support for all aspects of surface warfare n08193854 the agency that provides scientific and engineering and technical support for submarine and undersea warfare systems n08194074 a school for training men and women to become officers in the United States Navy n08194266 the military intelligence agency that provides for the intelligence and counterintelligence and investigative and security requirements of the United States Navy n08194546 an agency of the United States Marine Corps that provides responsive and broad intelligence support for the worldwide Marine Corps organization n08194815 formerly the airborne division of the United States Army n08194927 a school for training men and women to become officers in the United States Air Force n08195132 the airforce of Great Britain n08195229 the German airforce n08195323 an international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations; although suggested by Woodrow Wilson, the United States never joined and it remained powerless; it was dissolved in 1946 after the United Nations was formed n08195636 a civilian organization sponsored by the United States government; helps people in developing countries n08195797 a military unit that is part of the airforce n08196024 the airborne branch of a country's armed forces n08196230 the airforce of the United States of America; the agency that defends the United States through control and exploitation of air and space n08196622 a command that is the primary provider of air combat weapon systems to the United States Air Force; operates fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, battle-management, and rescue aircraft n08196892 a command of the United States Air Force that is responsible for defending the United States through its space and intercontinental ballistic missile operations n08197149 a civilian reserve component of the United States Air Force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies n08197386 an agency focused on ensuring that the United States military attains information superiority; operates worldwide ground sites and an array of airborne reconnaissance and surveillance platforms n08197742 a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles n08197895 an irregular armed force that fights by sabotage and harassment; often rural and organized in large groups n08198137 a force that is a branch of the armed forces n08198398 a unit that is part of some military service; "he sent Caesar a force of six thousand men" n08199025 the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" n08206460 armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency n08206663 a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad; "some call the mujahidin international warriors but others just call them terrorists" n08207001 Iranian guerillas based in Iraq n08207095 the United States military establishment n08207209 a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops) n08207540 (plural) Arab guerrillas who operate mainly against Israel n08207672 a feared paramilitary unit formed in 1995 by young soldiers to serve Saddam Hussein against domestic opponents n08207863 a group of people having the power of effective action; "he joined forces with a band of adventurers" n08208016 group of people willing to obey orders; "a public force is necessary to give security to the rights of citizens" n08208444 a semipermanent unit created to carry out a continuing task n08208560 a cooperative unit (especially in sports) n08209076 a team of assassins n08209187 a clandestine military or paramilitary team who murder political dissidents or petty criminals (usually with the government's tacit approval) n08209386 a hit squad of the New People's Army in the Philippines n08209519 the reserve players on a team; "our team has a strong bench" n08209687 the force of policemen and officers; "the law came looking for him" n08210042 police organization for the European Union; aims to improve effectiveness and cooperation among European police forces n08210254 French police force; a group of gendarmes or gendarmes collectively n08210411 religious police in Saudi Arabia whose duty is to ensure strict adherence to established codes of conduct; offenders may be detained indefinitely; foreigners are not excluded n08210670 the federal police force of Canada n08210835 the detective department of the metropolitan police force of London n08210982 a privately employed group hired to protect the security of a business or industry n08211169 a police group to enforce laws against gambling and prostitution n08211290 a military corps that enforces discipline and guards prisoners n08211475 the military police of the navy n08211584 a police force that operates in secrecy (usually against persons suspected of treason or sedition) n08211760 the secret state police in Nazi Germany; known for its terrorist methods n08211924 special police force in Nazi Germany founded as a personal bodyguard for Adolf Hitler in 1925; the SS administered the concentration camps n08212146 Nazi militia created by Hitler in 1921 that helped him to power but was eclipsed by the SS after 1943 n08212347 the force of workers available n08212527 an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support n08212740 an army corps that was organized in World War II but is no longer a separate branch of the United States Army n08212920 a training program to prepare college students to be commissioned officers n08213079 a body of people associated together; "diplomatic corps" n08213205 an army unit large enough to sustain combat; "two infantry divisions were held in reserve" n08213424 a division of the United States Army that is specially trained for guerilla fighting n08213671 an army unit usually consisting of five companies n08213817 army unit smaller than a division n08213978 army unit smaller than a division n08214083 an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies n08214272 small military unit; usually two or three platoons n08214470 a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant n08214698 a team of policemen working under the military platoon system n08214832 a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon n08214966 a unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts n08215044 a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity; "platoons of tourists poured out of the busses"; "the defensive platoon of the football team" n08215248 a small unit of troops of special composition n08215495 the leading units moving at the head of an army n08215603 a military unit serving to protect some place or person n08215801 a group of men who escort and protect some important person n08215989 a British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Territorial Army n08216176 a detachment used for security or reconnaissance n08216295 a detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack n08216408 a detachment empowered to force civilians to serve in the army or navy n08216535 a detachment under the command of a provost marshall n08216647 a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body n08216795 a small army unit usually having a special function n08216900 a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class n08217135 the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments n08217302 the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments n08217450 the section of an orchestra that plays violins n08217557 the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments n08217738 the section of a band or orchestra that plays trumpets or cornets n08217865 the section of a band or orchestra that plays reed instruments n08218004 the section of a band or orchestra that plays clarinets n08218122 a smallest army unit n08218212 number needed to make up a whole force; "a full complement of workers" n08218393 a crew of workers who work for a specific period of time n08218592 workers who work during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) n08218713 workers who work during the evening (as 4 p.m. to midnight) n08218832 workers who work during the night (as midnight to 8 a.m.) n08218965 a crew of workers who relieve another crew n08219059 crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship n08219226 a group of ships of similar type n08219330 a unit of the United States Air Force usually comprising two or more wings n08219493 a unit of military aircraft n08219628 a unit of the United States Air Force larger than a squadron and smaller than a wing n08219768 an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group n08219923 an air force squadron typically containing six airplanes (as in France during World War I) n08220089 a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms n08220228 a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task n08220367 a small squadron n08220440 an air force unit smaller than a squadron n08220534 a formation of aircraft in flight n08220620 a flock of flying birds n08220714 an administrative unit in government or business n08220891 (botany) taxonomic unit of plants corresponding to a phylum n08221348 (biology) a group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category n08221747 an artificial taxonomic category for organisms of which the true relationships are obscure n08221897 a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance; "the audience applauded"; "someone in the audience began to cough" n08222203 spectators at a golf or tennis match n08222293 the part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment; "every artist needs an audience"; "the broadcast reached an audience of millions" n08222571 the audience reached by written communications (books or magazines or newspapers etc.) n08222750 the audience reached by television n08222871 the audience at a stadium or racetrack n08222966 the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema; "the house applauded"; "he counted the house" n08223137 a group of followers hired to applaud at a performance n08223263 a group of followers or enthusiasts n08223475 any loyal and steadfast following n08223581 the fans of a sport or famous person n08223688 a local church community n08223802 a group of people living in a particular local area; "the team is drawn from all parts of the community" n08224274 a group of nations having common interests; "they hoped to join the NATO community" n08224413 a community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together n08224580 the members of a religious community living together n08224684 the Muslim community or people, considered to extend from Mauritania to Pakistan; "moderate Muslims urge the Ummah to reject the terrorism of radical Muslims" n08224985 people sharing a given language or dialect n08225090 people living near one another; "it is a friendly neighborhood"; "my neighborhood voted for Bush" n08225334 (slang) a neighborhood n08225426 people living or working on the same street; "the whole street protested the absence of street lights" n08225581 people living in a town or city having local self-government n08225736 the government of a municipality n08225853 a municipal government that combines legislative and executive authority in the members of a commission n08226018 the government of a state in the United States n08226127 a government that subordinates the individual to the state and strictly controls all aspects of life by coercive measures n08226335 people living in a large densely populated municipality; "the city voted for Republicans in 1994" n08226514 the people living in a municipality smaller than a city; "the whole town cheered the team" n08226699 a community of people smaller than a town n08226838 a cooperative Israeli village or settlement comprised of small farms n08226978 a community of people smaller than a village n08227088 an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it n08227214 a formal association of people with similar interests; "he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today" n08227916 an association of people who share common beliefs or activities; "the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family"; "the church welcomed new members into its fellowship" n08228229 Christian fellowship or communion with God or with fellow Christians; said in particular of the early Christian community n08228405 a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning n08228538 a club that people join in order to buy selected books at reduced prices n08228665 a local branch of some fraternity or association; "he joined the Atlanta chapter" n08228838 an ecclesiastical assembly of the monks in a monastery or even of the canons of a church n08228980 the largest organization of United States war veterans n08229134 an organization of United States war veterans n08229275 a club of people to play chess n08229362 a suburban club for recreation and socializing n08229467 a social club for male undergraduates n08229605 a club organized to sing together n08229694 a club of people to play golf n08229779 an association of huntsmen who hunt for sport n08229887 a club of small investors who buy and sell securities jointly n08230009 a club to promote and regulate horse racing n08230110 club for players of racket sports n08230219 a club for rowers n08230294 a group of people who save money in a common fund for a specific purpose (usually distributed at Christmas) n08230477 a social club for female undergraduates n08230590 a club of people to play tennis n08230679 a club of tumblers or gymnasts n08230785 club that promotes and supports yachting and boating n08230906 organized crime in Japan; an alliance of criminal organizations and illegal enterprises n08231065 a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke; "pulled by a yoke of oxen" n08231184 an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members n08231499 the most important league in any sport (especially baseball) n08231678 a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball) n08231874 a league of baseball teams n08231999 a commercially sponsored baseball league for players between 8 and 12 years of age n08232160 a team that plays in a little league n08232299 a league of basketball teams n08232410 a league of bowling teams n08232496 a league of football teams n08232603 a league of hockey teams n08232706 a league of universities and colleges in the northeastern United States that have a reputation for scholastic achievement and social prestige n08233056 an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer; "you have to join the union in order to get a job" n08233426 a labor union that admits all workers in a given industry irrespective of their craft n08233627 an industrial union of truck drivers and chauffeurs and warehouse workers n08233762 an industrial union of mine workers in North America n08233913 a federation of North American labor unions that merged with the Congress of Industrial Organizations in 1955 n08234103 the largest federation of North American labor unions; formed in 1955 n08234298 a federation of North American industrial unions that merged with the American Federation of Labor in 1955 n08234493 a labor union whose membership is restricted to workers in a particular craft n08234628 a cooperative depository financial institution whose members can obtain loans from their combined savings n08234792 a union of workers for a single company; a union not affiliated with a larger union n08234935 a company whose workers are hired without regard to their membership in a labor union n08235076 a company that hires only union members n08235173 a company allowed to hire nonunion workers on the condition that they will join the union within a specified time n08235343 a society that conceals its activities from nonmembers n08235513 Freemasons collectively n08235623 an all-male organization begun in 1925 to foster nationalism in India's Hindus n08235828 a club of professional or business people organized for their coordination and active in public services n08236027 club dedicated to promoting responsible citizenship and good government and community and national and international welfare n08236251 a group of businessmen in a town organized as a service club and to promote world peace n08236438 an association of companies for some definite purpose n08236621 a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service; "they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly" n08236963 an illicit cartel formed to control the production and distribution of narcotic drugs; "drug cartels sometimes finance terrorist organizations" n08237202 a drug cartel in Colombia; controlled the production of cocaine from the 1970s until 1993 when the leader was killed n08237400 a drug cartel that seized control of cocaine production in Colombia in 1993; adopted techniques used by terrorist organizations (small cells and sophisticated communications equipment and close ties with politicians etc.) n08237699 a cartel of companies or nations formed to control the production and distribution of oil n08237863 the actors in a play n08238048 a cast other than the principals n08238156 the body of voters who elect a representative for their area n08238313 the body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice president n08238463 a body of students who are taught together; "early morning classes are always sleepy" n08238660 a body of students who graduate together; "the class of '97"; "she was in my year at Hoehandle High" n08238909 the body of students who graduate together this year n08239024 a class (especially in music) given to talented students by an expert n08239152 a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately; "a graduate student taught sections for the professor's lecture course" n08239383 final grade or class in high school or college n08239488 penultimate class in high school or college n08239590 the second class in a four-year college or high school n08239706 the first class in college or high school n08239808 a league ranked by quality; "he played baseball in class D for two years"; "Princeton is in the NCAA Division 1-AA" n08240022 an organization or institution with a high rate of turnover of personnel or membership n08240169 an unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot" n08240484 a small group of car drivers who arrange to take turns driving while the others are passengers n08240633 an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose n08240966 an inner circle of writers and artists and philosophers who lived in or around Bloomsbury early in the 20th century and were noted for their unconventional lifestyles n08241309 a group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style n08241512 an inner circle of unofficial advisors to the head of a government n08241654 an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan); "he's no longer in the loop" n08241798 a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue n08241964 a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power n08242100 a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion n08242223 a small group of indispensable persons or things; "five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program" n08242428 a set of pieces of creative work collected to be shown to potential customers or employers; "the artist had put together a portfolio of his work"; "every actor has a portfolio of photographs" n08242675 an association of practitioners of a given profession n08242799 an organized group of workmen n08243081 a crew of workers selected for a particular task; "a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees" n08243248 a gang of convicts chained together n08243340 the crew of technicians and mechanics who service aircraft on the ground n08243492 a gang of road workers n08243570 a work crew assigned to a section of a railroad n08243695 crew of workers who move scenery or handle properties in a theatrical production n08243851 an association of British socialists who advocate gradual reforms within the law leading to democratic socialism n08244062 an association of criminals; "police tried to break up the gang"; "a pack of thieves" n08244346 a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality; "a nest of thieves" n08244532 a nest of sleepers awaiting a prearranged signal; "sleeper nests of Islamic terrorists were capable of launching major attacks in Europe" n08244747 a gang whose members are teenagers n08244895 a class of woman not considered respectable because of indiscreet or promiscuous behavior n08245059 the criminal class n08245172 underworld organizations n08245425 any tightly knit group of trusted associates n08245549 a secret terrorist group in Sicily; originally opposed tyranny but evolved into a criminal organization in the middle of the 19th century n08245802 a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia n08246036 a secret terrorist society in the United States early in the 20th century n08246185 a secret society in Naples notorious for violence and blackmail n08246302 a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities n08246502 class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land n08246613 an organization of musicians who perform together n08247021 two performers or singers who perform together n08247152 three performers or singers who perform together n08247251 four performers or singers who perform together n08247400 an unaccompanied quartet of (usually male) voices singing sentimental songs in four-part harmony n08247561 an instrumental quartet with 2 violins and a viola and a cello n08247703 five performers or singers who perform together n08247816 six performers or singers who perform together n08247935 seven performers or singers who perform together n08248047 eight performers or singers who perform together n08248157 a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players n08248411 small orchestra; usually plays classical music n08248521 a traditional Indonesian ensemble typically including many tuned percussion instruments including bamboo xylophones and wooden or bronze chimes and gongs n08248747 an orchestra playing only stringed instruments n08248856 a large orchestra; can perform symphonies; "we heard the Vienna symphony" n08249038 instrumentalists not including string players n08249207 a band that marches (as in a parade) and plays music at the same time n08249336 a group of musicians playing only brass and percussion instruments n08249459 a group of musicians playing brass and woodwind and percussion instruments n08249608 a musical group that uses jugs and washboards and kazoos and other improvised instruments n08249752 a group that plays pop music n08249854 a pop group not affiliated with a major record company n08249960 a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing n08250168 a large dance or jazz band usually featuring improvised solos by lead musicians n08250302 a small band of jazz musicians n08250409 a group of street musicians in Mexico n08250501 a band of musicians who play rock'n'roll music n08250635 a band of musicians who play skiffle n08250750 a band that plays instruments made from the heads of oil drums (Caribbean Islands) n08250889 a nomadic community n08250978 a Mongolian army that swept over eastern Europe in the 13th century n08251104 a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion) n08251213 a company of companions or supporters n08251303 a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose n08251493 the exclusive social set of a city n08251605 a set of people sharing a devotion to horses and horseback riding and horse racing n08251756 a set of rich and fashionable people who travel widely for pleasure n08251877 a dissenting clique n08252083 a faction or sect that has broken away from its parent organization n08252211 a gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship n08252467 a formal or official social gathering or ceremony; "it was a black-tie function" n08252602 a group of people gathered together for pleasure; "she joined the party after dinner" n08253045 a large and noisy party of people n08253141 a party of people assembled for dancing n08253268 the people assembled at a lavish formal dance; "the ball was already emptying out before the fire alarm sounded" n08253450 a party of guests wearing costumes and masks n08253640 a ceremonial dinner party for many people n08253815 a party of people assembled to have dinner together; "guests should never be late to a dinner party" n08254055 (Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held a college n08254195 an annual dinner party given by an employer for the employees n08254331 a formal party of people; as after a wedding n08254540 a reception held in your own home n08254627 a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court) n08254741 a reception or party at which tea is served; "we met at the Dean's tea for newcomers" n08254876 a reception for wedding guests held after the wedding n08254993 an informal party of people with hospitality for all comers n08255109 a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home n08255231 a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house) n08255373 a soiree assembled for the purpose of listening to music n08255508 a party of people assembled for social interaction out of doors n08255660 stag party held for a bachelor (usually on the night before he is married) n08255795 a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person; "her friends organized a baby shower for her when she was expecting" n08256005 a party for men only (or one considered suitable for men only) n08256151 a party for women only n08256229 an overnight party of girls who dress in nightclothes and pass the night talking n08256369 a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity n08256567 a social gathering where a light evening meal is served; "her suppers often included celebrities" n08256735 a party of people at a wedding n08256968 an organization to gain political power; "in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level" n08257779 a former political party in the United States; formed in 1936 in New York when labor and liberals bolted the Democratic Party n08257971 a former political party in the United States; active in the 1850s to keep power out of the hands of immigrants and Roman Catholics n08258184 a former political party in the United States; founded in 1825 in opposition to Freemasonry in public affairs n08258358 a militant Black political party founded in 1965 to end political dominance by Whites n08258523 a political party that actively advocates a communist form of government; in Communist countries it is the sole political party of the state n08258744 a political party (especially in Great Britain or Australia) that believes in the importance of a capitalist economy with private ownership rather than state control n08258974 a former political party in the United States; formed in 1859 by former Whigs who hoped to preserve the Union n08259156 the older of two major political parties in the United States n08259318 a former major political party in the United States in the early 19th century; opposed the old Federalist party; favored a strict interpretation of the constitution in order to limit the powers of the federal government n08259611 a former minor political party in the United States in the early 20th century n08259753 a major political party in the United States in the early 19th century; founded by Alexander Hamilton; favored a strong centralized government n08260002 a former political party in the United States; formed in 1848 to oppose the extension of slavery into the territories; merged with the Liberty Party in 1848 n08260220 the French moderate political party that was in power (1791-1793) during the French Revolution n08260386 an environmentalist political party n08260498 a former political party in the United States; organized in 1874; opposed any reduction in the amount of paper money in circulation n08260691 the political party founded in 1911 by Sun Yat-sen; it governed China under Chiang Kai-shek from 1928 until 1949 when the Communists took power and subsequently was the official ruling party of Taiwan n08260961 a left-of-center political party formed to represent the interest of ordinary working people n08261162 the oldest political party in Australia, founded in 1891; the party is moderately liberal n08261320 a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries n08261589 a political party in Great Britain; formerly the Liberal Party; advocates reforms and improvement of the conditions of working people n08261810 a political party in Australia, Canada, and other nations, and formerly in Great Britain n08261958 a former political party in the United States; formed in 1839 to oppose the practice of slavery; merged with the Free Soil Party in 1848 n08262154 a Trotskyist political organization in Great Britain set up in 1964 inside the Labour Party n08262309 the political party founded in Germany in 1919 and brought to power by Hitler in 1933 n08262494 a former political party in the United States; formed in 1891 to advocate currency expansion and state control of railroads n08262695 a former political party in the United States; founded by Theodore Roosevelt during the presidential campaign of 1912; its emblem was a picture of a bull moose n08262937 a political party in the United States; formed in 1869 to oppose the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages n08263113 the younger of two major political parties in the United States; GOP is an acronym for grand old party n08263303 a political party in Germany and Britain (and elsewhere) founded in late 19th century; originally Marxist; now advocates the gradual transformation of capitalism into democratic socialism n08263560 a political party in the United States; formed in 1874 to advocate the peaceful introduction of socialism n08263733 a political party in the United States formed in 1900 to advocate socialism n08263870 a former political party in the United States; formed in 1948 by Democrats from southern states in order to oppose to the candidacy of Harry S Truman n08264110 a political party that supports a war n08264203 a former political party in the United States; formed in 1834 in opposition to the Democratic Party; advocated a loose interpretation of the Constitution and high protective tariffs n08264441 a political party organized in opposition to the major parties in a two-party system n08264583 a group that controls the activities of a political party; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine" n08264759 an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently; "the war machine" n08264897 a band of people associated temporarily in some activity; "they organized a party to search for food"; "the company of cooks walked into the kitchen" n08265252 a group of soldiers on fatigue duty n08265347 a part of a ship's company organized for special duties ashore n08265469 a party of people taking a role in legal proceedings n08265614 a party of rescuers n08265692 a party of people to search for someone n08265790 a party of people with stretchers to carry an injured person n08265912 a band of warriors who raid or fight an enemy (used especially of Native Americans) n08266070 an organization of and for professional people n08266235 a set of data arranged in rows and columns; "see table 1" n08266542 a table of statistical data n08266669 an actuarial table indicating life expectancy and probability of death as a function or age and sex and occupation etc n08266849 a tabular array of the days (usually for one year) n08267008 a chart or mechanical device that indicates the days of the week corresponding to any given date over a long period of years n08267197 the part of a floppy disk or hard disk where information is stored about the location of each piece of information on the disk (and about the location of unusable areas of the disk) n08267446 (chemistry) a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements according to atomic number as based on the periodic law n08267640 (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules n08267956 a rectangular matrix of dots from which written characters can be formed n08268085 a matrix with the same number of rows and columns n08268321 (mathematics) a set of entries in a square matrix running diagonally either from the upper left to lower right entry or running from the upper right to lower left entry n08268636 the diagonal of a square matrix running from the upper left entry to the lower right entry n08268807 the diagonal of a square matrix running from the lower left entry to the upper right entry n08268962 a square matrix with all elements not on the main diagonal equal to zero n08269114 a diagonal matrix in which all of the diagonal elements are equal n08269257 a scalar matrix in which all of the diagonal elements are unity n08269396 a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations n08269506 a square matrix of n rows and columns; cells contain n different symbols so arranged that no symbol occurs more than once in any row or column n08269707 a square matrix of n rows and columns; the first n^2 integers are arranged in the cells of the matrix in such a way that the sum of any row or column or diagonal is the same n08269939 a square matrix whose determinant is not zero n08270067 a matrix whose elements are all real numbers n08270169 a square matrix whose determinant is zero n08270290 a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix n08270417 an oblique line of squares of the same color on a checkerboard; "the bishop moves on the diagonals" n08270662 (astronomy) a hypothetical huge collection of comets orbiting the sun far beyond the orbit of Pluto; perturbations (as by other stars) can upset a comet's orbit and may send it tumbling toward the sun n08270938 a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people) n08271042 (astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust; "`extragalactic nebula' is a former name for `galaxy'" n08271457 a galaxy having a spiral structure; arms containing younger stars spiral out from old stars at the center n08271656 a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Andromeda that is visible to the naked eye n08271801 a large military unit; "the French Foreign Legion" n08271941 a military unit composed of foreign volunteers who serve the state n08272086 a former foreign legion in the French army that was used for military duties outside of France n08272248 association of ex-servicemen; "the American Legion" n08272352 a body of troops arranged in a line n08272460 a body of troops in close array n08272564 any closely ranked crowd of people n08272652 a set of twenty members; "a score were sent out but only one returned" n08272774 a set with 3 times 20 members n08272860 a set of one or more synonyms n08272961 a group of people (often temporary) having a common purpose; "they were a winning combination" n08273167 the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.) n08273406 the crew of an aircraft n08273531 the crew of a bomber n08273645 the crew of a merchant vessel n08273736 the team of men manning a racing shell n08273843 an informal body of friends; "he still hangs out with the same crowd" n08274004 soldiers who are specially trained and armed to lead an assault n08274126 a squad of policemen who have been trained to deal with violent and dangerous situations n08274354 a group of soldiers n08274443 a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company n08274565 an orderly crowd; "a troop of children" n08274718 a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts n08274826 any cohesive unit such as a military company n08274923 the academic world n08275081 the world of literary hacks n08275185 a body of creative artists or writers or thinkers linked by a similar style or by similar teachers; "the Venetian school of painting" n08275497 a group of United States painters founded in 1907 and noted for their realistic depictions of sordid aspects of city life n08275704 a school of architecture based on the philosophical theory of deconstruction n08275843 a school of 19th century German economists and legal philosophers who tried to explain modern economic systems in evolutionary or historical terms n08276053 a school of painters who used a technique of painting with tiny dots of pure colors that would blend in the viewer's eye; 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"Plato's Academy continued for several hundred years after Plato died" n08280124 an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature n08280462 an academy that gives annual awards for achievements in motion picture production and performance n08280649 an academy that gives annual awards for outstanding achievements in television n08280813 an honorary group of French writers and thinkers supported by the French government; "the French Academy sets standards for the use of the French language" n08281029 an honorary American society of scientists created by President Lincoln during the American Civil War n08281205 an honorary academy in London (founded in 1768) intended to cultivate painting and sculpture and architecture in Britain n08281409 an honorary English society (formalized in 1660 and given a royal charter by Charles II in 1662) through which the British government has supported science n08281682 a school for teaching the clerical aspects of business and commerce n08281812 a graduate school offering study leading to a degree of Master in Business Administration n08281963 a graduate school offering study leading to degrees in dentistry n08282109 a private school for girls that emphasizes training in cultural and social activities n08282257 a school for teaching students to fly airplanes n08282364 a college that offers only the first two years terminating in an associate degree n08282542 a nonresidential junior college offering a curriculum fitted to the needs of the community n08282696 a school in a university offering study leading to degrees beyond the bachelor's degree n08282950 a school for teaching foreign languages n08283051 a graduate school offering study leading to a law degree n08283180 Muslim schools in Bangladesh and Pakistan; "the Pakistan government decided to close down madrasas that provided military training for their students"; "many madrasas in Bangladesh are supported with money from Saudi Arabia" n08283507 a graduate school offering study leading to a medical degree n08283649 a school for the study of music n08283757 a school for training nurses n08283866 a Muslim school in Indonesia operated by religious leaders; produces young militants skilled in jihad n08284054 a school run by a religious body n08284221 a private religious school run by a church or parish n08284370 a school where horsemanship is taught and practiced n08284481 a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12 n08284847 a school where secretarial skills (typing and shorthand and filing etc) are taught n08284994 a private place of education for the young n08285109 a theological school for training ministers or priests or rabbis n08285246 a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences n08285407 a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences n08285594 a secondary school teaching the skilled trades n08285719 a company of militia in England or America from the 16th century to the 18th century n08285896 a school providing training for a special field or profession n08286039 a school providing practical vocational and technical training n08286163 the body of faculty and students at a university n08286342 the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located; "the relations between town and gown are always sensitive" n08286569 a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees n08286801 a university system having several separate campuses and colleges and research centers n08286946 a British university that is open to people without formal academic qualifications and where teaching is by correspondence or broadcasting or summer school n08287182 a British abbreviation of `university'; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University n08287335 a school teaching veterinary medicine n08287436 the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts n08287586 the body of teachers and administrators at a school; "the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university" n08287844 a particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization" n08288189 a society that allows its members considerable freedom (as in a democracy); "America's open society has made it an easy target for terrorists" n08288390 a society with the social organization of a tribe n08288518 group that supports itself by hunting and fishing and by gathering wild fruits and vegetables; usually nomadic n08288753 a social group within a national culture that has distinctive patterns of behavior and beliefs n08288977 suburbanites considered as a cultural class or subculture n08289089 young adults (a generational unit) considered as a cultural class or subculture n08289282 an urban youth culture associated with rap music and the fashions of African-American residents of the inner city n08289449 a minority youth culture whose distinctiveness depended largely on the social class and ethnic background of its members; often characterized by its adoption of a particular music genre n08289841 a youth subculture (mostly from the middle class) originating in San Francisco in the 1960s; advocated universal love and peace and communes and long hair and soft drugs; favored acid rock and progressive rock music n08290156 the prehistoric civilization on the islands in the Aegean sea and the surrounding countries; "by 800 BC the entire Aegean had adopted this style of pottery" n08290435 the bronze-age culture of mainland Greece that flourished 2500-1100 BC n08290616 the bronze-age culture of the Indus valley that flourished from about 2600-1750 BC n08290763 the bronze-age culture of Crete that flourished 3000-1100 BC n08290928 the Bronze Age civilization on the Cyclades islands in the southern Aegean Sea that flourished 3000-1100 BC n08291157 the late bronze-age culture of Mycenae that flourished 1400-1100 BC n08291338 the prehistoric culture of the earliest human inhabitants of North America and South America n08291582 the Paleo-American culture of Central America and North America; distinguished chiefly by sharp fluted projectile points made of obsidian or chalcedony n08291813 the Paleo-American culture of Central America and North America; distinguished chiefly by a thin finely made flint projectile point having the shape of a leaf n08292051 the modern culture of western Europe and North America; "when Ghandi was asked what he thought of Western civilization he said he thought it would be a good idea" n08292298 the subculture of users of psychedelic drugs n08292418 (Jamaica) a Black youth subculture and religious movement that arose in the ghettos of Kingston, Jamaica, in the 1950s; males grow hair in long dreadlocks and wear woolen caps; use marijuana and listen to reggae music n08292756 a group of warships organized as a tactical unit n08293003 a large fleet n08293088 the great fleet sent from Spain against England by Philip II in 1588 n08293238 a fleet of warships prepared for battle n08293336 a group of steamships operating together under the same ownership n08293490 group of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownership n08293684 a fleet of military vehicles controlled by a single agency and available for use as needed n08293831 group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership n08293982 an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty n08294395 people (or countries) who are not aligned with other people (or countries) in a pact or treaty n08294581 a leftist coalition organized against a common opponent n08294696 an international alliance involving many different countries n08295138 an alliance made up of states that had been Soviet Socialist Republics in the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution in Dec 1991 n08295580 an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security n08295894 an assembly of people for the purpose of unhurried consideration and discussion n08296059 the supreme deliberative assembly of the United Nations n08296196 the administrative arm of the United Nations n08296332 a permanent council of the United Nations; responsible for preserving world peace n08296500 a permanent council of the United Nations that commissions a country (or countries) to undertake the administration of a territory n08296720 a permanent council of the United Nations; responsible for economic and social conditions n08296911 a commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations n08297284 the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with human rights n08297464 the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with drug traffic n08297646 the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with the status of women in different societies n08297863 the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with economic development of African nations n08298074 the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with economic development of countries in Asia and the Far East n08298319 the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with economic development in Europe n08298521 the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with economic development in Latin America n08298737 the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with population control n08298918 the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with social development n08299107 the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with statistical data from member nations n08299307 a court established to settle disputes between members of the United Nations n08299493 an agency of the United Nations n08299911 an agency of the United Nations responsible for programs to aid education and the health of children and mothers in developing countries n08300190 the United Nations agency concerned with the international organization of food and agriculture n08300429 a United Nations agency created by a multinational treaty to promote trade by the reduction of tariffs and import quotas n08300641 the United Nations agency concerned with atomic energy n08300783 a United Nations agency created to assist developing nations by loans guaranteed by member governments n08301005 the United Nations agency concerned with civil aviation n08301155 an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank n08301307 a United Nations agency that invests directly in companies and guarantees loans to private investors; affiliated with the World Bank n08301525 the United Nations agency concerned with the interests of labor n08301709 the United Nations agency concerned with international maritime activities n08301871 a United Nations agency to promote trade by increasing the exchange stability of the major currencies n08302052 an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts n08302257 an agency of the United Nations that promotes drug control and crime prevention n08302468 the United Nations office responsible for crime prevention and criminal justice and law reform n08302724 a United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services n08302919 the United Nations agency concerned with the international collection of meteorological data n08303097 the group of countries whose currencies are tied to the British pound sterling n08303275 a union of political organizations n08303504 an organization formed by merging several groups or parties n08303692 a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes); "the Shawnee nation" n08303862 a North American Indian confederacy organized by the Muskogee that dominated the southeastern part of the United States before being removed to Oklahoma n08304135 a commercial and defensive confederation of free cities in northern Germany and surrounding areas; formed in 1241 and most influential in the 14th century when it included over 100 towns and functioned as an independent political power; the last official assembly was held in 1669 n08304744 the union of Greece and Cyprus (which is the goal of a group of Greek Cypriots) n08304895 a political unit formed from previously independent people or organizations; "the Soviet Union" n08305114 an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action n08305277 a league of Iroquois tribes including originally the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca (the Five Nations); after 1722 they were joined by the Tuscarora (the Six Nations) n08305568 an association of nations to promote free trade within the union and set common tariffs for nations that are not members n08305766 a customs union comprising Belgium and Netherlands and Luxembourg n08305942 a friendly nation n08306047 a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth n08306194 (Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity n08306371 (Hinduism) a Hindu caste or distinctive social group of which there are thousands throughout India; a special characteristic is often the exclusive occupation of its male members (such as barber or potter) n08306665 (Hinduism) the name for the original social division of Vedic people into four groups (which are subdivided into thousands of jatis) n08306959 the highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category n08307145 the second highest of the four varnas: the noble or warrior category n08307267 the third of the four varnas: the commoners or yeoman farmers or mercantile and professional category n08307440 the lowest of the four varnas: the servants and workers of low status n08307589 a formally arranged gathering; "next year the meeting will be in Chicago"; "the meeting elected a chairperson" n08308039 a meeting for administrative purposes n08308156 religious (usually evangelistic) meeting held in a large tent or outdoors and lasting several days n08308313 a closed political meeting n08308410 a confidential or secret meeting n08308497 a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda) n08308800 a meeting of elected or appointed representatives n08308922 an organization founded by James Leonard Farmer in 1942 to work for racial equality n08309086 a large formal assembly; "political convention" n08309226 the convention of United States statesmen who drafted the United States Constitution in 1787 n08309409 a meeting of people for consultation; "emergency council" n08309611 a meeting of people to develop mutual understanding by freely expressing emotions n08309754 a public meeting or assembly for open discussion n08309854 a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present; "the plenum will vote on all tax increases" n08310034 a meeting of people for psychotherapeutic purposes n08310168 a meeting at which the management reports to the stockholders of a company n08310309 a small collection of people n08310389 a small informal social gathering; "there was an informal meeting in my living room" n08310722 a council consisting of permanent representatives of all the member countries of NATO; has political authority and powers of decision n08310949 a body serving in an administrative capacity; "student council" n08311282 a municipal body that can pass ordinances and appropriate funds etc. n08311409 a council that shares the supreme executive power n08311522 a village council in India or southern Pakistan n08311687 an advisory council to a ruler (especially to the British Crown) n08311848 a Muslim council of state n08311933 (chiefly Brit) a council representing employer and employees of a plant or business to discuss working conditions etc; also: a committee representing the workers elected to negotiate with management about grievances and wages etc n08312241 government of a town by an assembly of the qualified voters n08312359 a meeting of heads of governments n08312462 a meeting of the inhabitants of a town n08312559 (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine n08312988 (early Christian church) one of seven gatherings of bishops from around the known world under the presidency of the Pope to regulate matters of faith and morals and discipline; "the first seven councils through 787 are considered to be ecumenical councils by both the Roman Catholic church and the Eastern Orthodox church but the next fourteen councils are considered ecumenical only by the Roman Catholic church" n08313592 the first ecumenical council in 325 which produced the wording of the Nicene Creed and condemned the heresy of Arianism n08313790 the second ecumenical council in 381 which added wording about the Holy Spirit to the Nicene Creed n08313983 the third ecumenical council in 431 which declared Mary as mother of God and condemned Pelagius n08314153 the fourth ecumenical council in 451 which defined the two natures (human and divine) of Christ n08314327 the fifth ecumenical council in 553 which held Origen's writings to be heretic n08314501 the sixth ecumenical council in 680-681 which condemned Monothelitism by defining two wills in Christ, divine and human n08314715 the seventh ecumenical council in 787 which refuted iconoclasm and regulated the veneration of holy images n08314901 the council in 869 that condemned Photius who had become the patriarch of Constantinople without approval from the Vatican, thereby precipitating the schism between the eastern and western churches n08315194 any of five general councils of the Western Catholic Church that were held in the Lateran Palace n08315442 the first council of the Western Church held in the Lateran Palace in 1123; focused on church discipline and made plans to recover the Holy Lands from the Muslim `infidels' n08315682 the second council of the Western Church in 1139 which put an end to the dogmatic errors of Arnold of Brescia n08315860 the Lateran Council in 1179 that condemned the heresies of the Albigenses and the Waldenses n08316019 the Lateran Council in 1215 was the most important council of the Middle Ages; issued a creed against Albigensianism, published reformatory decrees, promulgated the doctrine of transubstantiation, and clarified church doctrine on the Trinity and Incarnation n08316346 the council of the Western Church in 1245 that excommunicated Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and planned a new crusade against the Holy Land n08316564 the council in 1274 that effected a temporary reunion of the Greek Orthodox with the Roman Catholic Church n08316748 the council in 1311-1313 that dealt with alleged crimes of the Knights Templar, planned a new crusade, and took on the reformation of the clergy n08316965 the council in 1414-1418 that succeeded in ending the Great Schism in the Roman Catholic Church n08317139 the council in 1431-1439 that concentrated on the elimination of heresies and on reforms within the Roman Catholic Church n08317340 the council in 1512-1517 that published disciplinary decrees and planned (but did not carry out) a crusade against Turkey n08317529 a council of the Roman Catholic Church convened in Trento in three sessions between 1545 and 1563 to examine and condemn the teachings of Martin Luther and other Protestant reformers; redefined the Roman Catholic doctrine and abolished various ecclesiastical abuses and strengthened the papacy n08317885 each of two councils of the Roman Catholic Church n08318032 the Vatican Council in 1869-1870 that proclaimed the infallibility of the pope when speaking ex cathedra n08318216 the Vatican Council in 1962-1965 that abandoned the universal Latin liturgy and acknowledged ecumenism and made other reforms n08318423 the legislative assembly composed of delegates from the rebel colonies who met during and after the American Revolution; they issued the Declaration of Independence and framed Articles of Confederation n08318691 a national legislative assembly n08318777 a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan) n08318904 a deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly; "the upper chamber is the senate" n08319061 an association of businessmen to protect and promote business interests n08319198 a legislative assembly in certain countries n08319408 the British legislative body n08319539 the lower house of the parliament of the Irish Republic n08319679 the Israeli unicameral parliament n08319777 the parliament of the Irish Republic n08319908 the upper house of the parliament of the Irish Republic n08320052 a legislative body in the ruling assembly of Russia and of some other republics in the former USSR n08320201 an elected governmental council in a communist country (especially one that is a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) n08320385 a political movement uniting Palestinian Arabs in an effort to create an independent state of Palestine; when formed in 1964 it was a terrorist organization dominated by Yasser Arafat's al-Fatah; in 1968 Arafat became chairman; received recognition by the United Nations and by Arab states in 1974 as a government in exile; has played a largely political role since the creation of the Palestine National Authority n08320923 combines the Gaza Strip and the West Bank under a political unit with limited autonomy and a police force; created in 1993 by an agreement between Israel and the PLO n08321218 an Irish republican political movement founded in 1905 to promote independence from England and unification of Ireland; became the political branch of the Irish Republican Army n08321469 a radical political movement by Chinese youths who espoused Maoist principles n08321621 a radical political movement that advocates bringing industry and government under the control of labor unions n08321807 a council at which indigenous peoples of southern Africa meet to discuss some important question n08321956 a Pashto term for a decision making assembly of male elders; "most criminal cases are handled by a tribal Jirga rather than by laws or police" n08322187 a grand council or grand assembly used to resolve political conflicts or other national problems; "he convened a Loya Jirga that persuaded tribal leaders to acquiesce" n08322430 a council of or with Native Americans n08322520 a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business n08322625 a council with representatives from different nations n08322756 an independent and exclusive commission of nonpartisan statesmen and experts formed to investigate some important governmental issue n08322981 a committee having supervisory powers; "the board has seven members" n08323301 a board of officials that are not judicial but are appointed to hear appeals n08323471 a board of officials elected to administer the public business of a New England town n08323658 a committee of university officers who have general supervision over the welfare and conduct of students n08323825 a governing board elected or appointed to direct the policies of an educational institution n08323980 the seven-member board governing the Federal Reserve System n08324107 a board that manages the affairs of an institution n08324274 an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations n08324514 a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle n08325124 a commission delegated to supervise an election n08325237 a commission delegated to ensure opportunities for the expression of opposing views n08325386 a commission delegated to propose plans for future activities and developments n08325530 a commission with jurisdiction over fisheries and navigation in a port or river n08325686 a self-constituted organization to promote something n08325851 a parliamentary committee appointed for some special purpose n08325993 a subset of committee members organized for a specific purpose n08326114 a volunteer committee to maintain order where an efficient legal system does not exist n08326266 a committee to welcome new residents to a community n08326383 a permanent committee n08326487 a permanent committee of the United States House of Representatives that makes recommendations to the US House on all bills that would raise revenue n08326706 a committee to arrange the order of business for some larger (legislative) body n08326850 a committee appointed to consider ethical issues n08326976 a committee appointed to consider financial issues n08327090 the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party n08327212 committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for their favorite political candidates n08327390 a permanent executive committee in socialist countries that has all the powers of some larger legislative body and that acts for it when it is not in session n08327616 a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations n08327816 any meeting for an exchange of ideas n08327906 an academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting n08328088 a conference held in Potsdam in the summer of 1945 where Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill drew up plans for the administration of Germany and Poland after World War II ended n08328327 a conference held in Yalta in February 1945 where Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill planned the final stages of World War II and agreed to the territorial division of Europe n08328563 a colloquium at which the results of (scientific) research are reported n08328700 the magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively n08328876 a group of officers who patrol the borders of a country n08329010 patrol of officers who police a harbor area n08329113 a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security n08329322 the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince n08329453 an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business n08330106 a court whose jurisdiction is to review decisions of lower courts or agencies n08330298 one of the twelve federal United States courts of appeals that cover a group of states known as a `circuit' n08330514 (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations); one of the twelve groups of states in the United States that is covered by a particular circuit court of appeals n08330843 the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by Crown courts) n08331011 a court with jurisdiction in equity n08331121 a church tribunal or governing body n08331213 a court having jurisdiction over criminal cases n08331357 a military court convened to hear urgent charges of offenses committed in action n08331525 a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law n08331762 a court-martial to try soldiers for offenses less serious that than those committed in action; consists of at least three officers n08331960 a court having jurisdiction over the termination of marriage contracts n08332090 a court in some states in the United States that has jurisdiction over family disputes (especially those involving children) n08332330 a court establish by the authority of a federal government n08332485 a secret federal court created in 1978 by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act; responsible for authorizing wiretaps and other forms of electronic surveillance and for authorizing searches of suspected spies and terrorists by the Department of Justice or United States intelligence agencies n08332896 any court whose decisions can be appealed to a higher court n08333030 a former tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church (1232-1820) created to discover and suppress heresy n08333224 an inquisition initiated in 1478 by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella that guarded the orthodoxy of Catholicism in Spain (especially from the 15th to the 17th centuries); "the Spanish Inquisition was administered by both civil and church authorities which gave it ultimate power"; "Torquemada was the inquisitor general for the Spanish Inquisition" n08333639 an inquisition set up in Italy in 1542 to curb the number of Protestants; "it was the Roman Inquisition that put Galileo on trial" n08333868 a court having jurisdiction over dependent and delinquent children n08333995 an irregular unauthorized court n08334087 a judicial court of commissioned officers for the discipline and punishment of military personnel n08334319 a mock court where law students argue hypothetical cases n08334451 a criminal court (in large cities) that sits at night n08334581 the central criminal court in London n08334693 a military court for trying people charged with minor offenses in an occupied area n08334873 a court that has power to prosecute for minor offenses and to bind over for trial in a superior court anyone accused of serious offenses n08335087 a court having jurisdiction over the probate of wills and the administration of estates n08335253 a local court with criminal jurisdiction and sometimes administrative functions n08335414 (Roman Catholic Church) the supreme ecclesiastical tribunal for cases appealed to the Holy See from diocesan courts n08335599 a former English court that became notorious for its arbitrary methods and severe punishments n08335751 any court that has jurisdiction above an inferior court n08335886 the highest federal court in the United States; has final appellate jurisdiction and has jurisdiction over all other courts in the nation n08336188 the highest court in most states of the United States n08336355 a court that has power to prosecute for traffic offenses n08336490 the first court before which the facts of a case are decided n08336627 a collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule n08336844 the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation; "the repertory of the supposed feats of mesmerism"; "has a large repertory of dialects and characters" n08337108 a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency; "a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California" n08337324 an administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Valley Authority" n08338847 an agency of the United States government that is created by an act of Congress and is independent of the executive departments n08339454 a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy n08339706 an agency of the armed forces that obtains and analyzes and uses information of strategic or tactical military value n08339939 an intelligence service in the United States n08340153 a group of government agencies and organizations that carry out intelligence activities for the United States government; headed by the Director of Central Intelligence n08340753 an agency of the Intelligence Community that conducts advanced research and development related to information technology n08340989 an intelligence agency of the United States in the Department of Defense; is responsible for providing intelligence in support of military planning and operations and weapons acquisition n08341330 a logistics combat support agency in the Department of Defense; provides worldwide support for military missions n08341551 the organization in the Defense Logistics Agency that inventories and evaluates and sells reusable United States government surplus n08341798 the agency in the Department of Defense that provides scientific and technical information to federal agencies and their contractors n08342039 an intelligence agency outside the United States n08342419 Canada's main foreign intelligence agency that gathers and analyzes information to provide security intelligence for the Canadian government n08342670 the United Kingdom's central unit for the tasking and coordination and funding of intelligence and security agencies n08342888 Canadian agency that gathers communications intelligence and assist law enforcement and security agencies n08343102 an agency of the Canadian government that unifies the intelligence units of Canadian law enforcement agencies n08343324 an agency of the Canadian government that provides litigation and legal advice and opinions to the government n08343534 the Pakistan intelligence agency; a powerful and almost autonomous political and military force; has procured nuclear technology and delivery capabilities; has had strong ties with the Taliban and other militant Islamic groups n08343905 Russia's intelligence service responsible for foreign operations, intelligence-gathering and analysis, and the exchange of intelligence information; collaborates with other countries to oppose proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism and organized crime n08344301 Switzerland's information network for security and defense studies and for peace and conflict research and for international relations n08344551 an international administrative unit responsible for law enforcement n08344756 an international intelligence agency permitting collaboration among intelligence agencies around the world n08344917 the most notorious and possibly the most important arm of Iraq's security system; "the Iraqi Mukhabarat has been involved in numerous terrorist activities" n08345189 formerly Iraq's elite military unit whose primary role was to protect the government in Baghdad n08345366 the clandestine military wing of the Jewish leadership during the British rule over the mandate of Palestine from 1920 to 1948; became the basis for the Israeli defense force n08345613 the ground and air and naval forces of Israel n08345770 Israel's elite secret commando unit responsible for counterterrorist and top secret intelligence gathering and hostage rescue missions n08346031 a specialist regiment of the British army that is trained in commando techniques of warfare and used in clandestine operations (especially against terrorist groups) n08346286 the Israeli military intelligence which produces comprehensive national intelligence briefings for the prime minister and the cabinet n08346490 the Israeli foreign intelligence agency; "the primary focus of the Mossad is on Arab nations" n08346655 the government agency in the United Kingdom that is responsible for internal security and counterintelligence overseas n08346905 an agency of the Canadian government that oversees the activities of the Criminal Intelligence Services of Canada and has the power to intrude on the privacy of suspected terrorists or spies n08347206 the government agency in the United Kingdom that is responsible for internal security and counterintelligence on British territory n08347457 the Israeli domestic counterintelligence and internal security agency; "the Shin Bet also handles overall security for Israel's national airline" n08347704 an intelligence agency in the United States Department of Defense that designs and builds and operates space reconnaissance systems to detect trouble spots worldwide and to monitor arms control agreements and environmental issues and to help plan military operations n08348091 the United States cryptologic organization that coordinates and directs highly specialized activities to protect United States information systems and to produce foreign intelligence information n08348400 the United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors; detects and apprehends counterfeiters; suppresses forgery of government securities and documents n08348815 an agency responsible for insuring obedience to the laws n08349138 a government agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment n08349350 a government agency or instrument devoted to the performance of some specific function; "The Census Bureau is an organ of the Commerce Department" n08349548 the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain) n08349681 the government bureau in the Department of Commerce that keeps a record of patents and trademarks and grants new ones n08349916 a government monetary authority that issues currency and regulates the supply of credit and holds the reserves of other banks and sells new issues of securities for the government n08350244 the central bank of those members of the European Union who share a common currency; "The European Central Bank is Europe's equivalent of the Federal Reserve" n08350470 the central bank of the United States; incorporates 12 Federal Reserve branch banks and all national banks and state-chartered commercial banks and some trust companies; "the Fed seeks to control the United States economy by raising and lowering short-term interest rates and the money supply" n08350919 one of 12 regional banks that monitor and act as depositories for banks in their region n08351107 an independent agency of the United States federal government that maintains fair and free competition; enforces federal antitrust laws; educates the public about identity theft n08351380 the investigative arm of the Federal Trade Commission n08351532 a central management agency that sets Federal policy for Federal procurement and real property management and information resources management n08351777 an agency in the General Services Administration that is a security organization to provide a safe environment where Federal agencies can conduct their business n08352035 the central bank of England and Wales n08352134 the central bank of Germany n08352218 the central bank of Japan n08352303 professional or clerical workers in an office; "the whole office was late the morning of the blizzard" n08352473 a group of associated research workers in a university or library or laboratory n08352613 those in a business who are responsible for sales n08352720 those in an organization responsible for preventing spying or theft n08352848 those in a business responsible for maintaining the physical plant n08352994 an independent agency of the United States government that protects the interests of small businesses and ensures that they receive a fair share of government contracts n08353244 a public administrative unit given responsibility for the renovation of blighted urban areas n08353406 a governmental agency that regulates businesses in the public interest n08353563 an independent federal agency that administers compulsory military service n08353734 an administrative unit responsible for gathering and interpreting meteorological data for weather study and forecasts n08353912 an agency that designs advertisement to call public attention to its clients n08354065 a private firm that maintains consumer credit data files and provides credit information to authorized users for a fee n08354243 an agency that makes inquiries for its clients n08354352 an agency that finds people to fill particular jobs or finds jobs for unemployed people n08354523 an office that finds suitable employment for applicants n08354678 a union-operated placement office where jobs are allotted to applicants according to seniority or rotation n08354842 an organization that provides businesses with credit ratings of other firms; "Dun & Bradstreet is the largest mercantile agency in the United States" n08355075 an agency to collects news reports for newspapers and distributes it electronically n08355324 a news agency that sells features or articles or photographs etc. to newspapers for simultaneous publication n08355506 a business that makes its facilities available to others for a fee; achieves economy of scale n08355692 an agency that arranges personal travel n08355791 the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States n08356074 the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws n08356375 the branch of the United States government that has the power of legislating n08356573 an agency of the legislative branch that provides printing and binding services for Congress and the departments and establishments of the federal government n08356903 the branch of the United States government responsible for the administration of justice n08357129 the federal government of the United States n08357258 government workers; usually hired on the basis of competitive examinations n08357448 the British civil service n08357529 the elected governing body of a county n08357647 the body of diplomatic personnel n08357784 people elected or appointed to administer a government n08357992 a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business n08358165 the quorum required by Jewish law to be present for public worship (at least ten males over thirteen years of age) n08358332 a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm n08358492 a rally (especially of students) before a game n08358594 a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement n08358824 a cell of sleepers; "an al-Qaeda sleeper cell may have used Arizona as its base" n08358963 a cell of terrorists (usually 3 to 5 members); "to insure operational security the members of adjacent terrorist cells usually don't know each other or the identity of their leadership" n08359316 a terrorist cell that performs clandestine activities n08359432 a terrorist cell whose members are trained to perform reconnaissance and surveillance n08359581 a terrorist cell responsible for logistics; usually large and less compartmentalized than other terrorist cells n08359753 a subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst n08359949 a unit with political responsibilities n08360248 an association of neighboring states or tribes in ancient Greece; established originally to defend a common religious center n08360430 a political unit with extreme and fanatical views n08360540 a political unit organized to promote revolution n08360672 a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force n08360849 the French underground that fought against the German occupation in World War II n08361001 a political system governed by a single individual n08361172 a constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution) n08361329 a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them n08361612 a form of government having two joint rulers n08361720 a political system governed by old men n08361817 a political system governed by a woman n08361924 the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others; "the hegemony of a single member state is not incompatible with a genuine confederation"; "to say they have priority is not to say they have complete hegemony"; "the consolidation of the United States' hegemony over a new international economic system" n08362302 a political system in which a mob is the source of control; government by the masses n08362455 a political system governed by a few people; "one of his cardinal convictions was that Britain was not run as a democracy but as an oligarchy"; "the big cities were notoriously in the hands of the oligarchy of local businessmen" n08362775 a political system governed by the wealthy people n08362917 a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch; "the head of state in a republic is usually a president" n08363106 a form of government in which scientists and technical experts are in control; "technocracy was described as that society in which those who govern justify themselves by appeal to technical experts who justify themselves by appeal to scientific forms of knowledge" n08363428 a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided) n08363622 a ruling body composed of clergy n08363711 a democracy having a parliament n08363812 an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority n08364044 a monarchy having a parliament n08364143 an economic system based on private ownership of capital n08364367 capitalism that invests in innovative enterprises (especially high technology) where the potential profits are large n08364548 a hidden sector of the economy where private cash transactions go unreported; "no one knows how large the black economy really is" n08364757 an economic system built on large industries rather than on agriculture or craftsmanship n08364959 an economy that relies chiefly on market forces to allocate goods and resources and to determine prices n08365222 an economic system that combines private and state enterprises n08365344 an economy that is not a market economy n08365484 an economic system that is primarily capitalistic but there is some degree of government ownership of the means of production n08365672 an economic system in which the government owns most means of production but some degree of private capitalism is allowed n08365855 a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership n08366071 any of several international socialist organizations n08366202 an economic system based on state ownership of capital n08366440 a form of socialism featuring racism and expansionism and obedience to a strong leader n08366664 the Spanish Nazi party under Franco n08366753 the system of production and distribution and consumption n08367100 a non-market economy in which government intervention is important in allocating goods and resources and determining prices n08367339 an economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests n08367579 the managed economy of a communist state n08367683 a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated n08367880 the members of a social organization who are in power n08368308 Soviet communism n08368516 a moderate evolutionary form of Marxism n08368631 any dangerous departure from the teachings of Marx n08368757 a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment n08368907 group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent n08369142 all future generations n08369220 all of the offspring of a given progenitor; "we must secure the benefits of freedom for ourselves and our posterity" n08369406 all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age n08369615 a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop) n08369920 a rock group from Liverpool who between 1962 and 1970 produced a variety of hit songs and albums (most of them written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon) n08370204 a British youth subculture that first appeared in the 1950s; mainly from unskilled backgrounds, they adopted a pseudo-Edwardian dress code and rock'n'roll music; proletarian and xenophobic, they were involved in race riots in the United Kingdom n08370505 a youth subculture closely associated with punk rock music in the late 1970s; in part a reaction to the hippy subculture; dress was optional but intended to shock (plastic garbage bags or old school uniforms) and hair was dyed in bright colors (in Mohican haircuts or sometimes spiked in bright plumes) n08370878 originally a British youth subculture that evolved out of the teddy boys in the 1960s; wore black leather jackets and jeans and boots; had greased hair and rode motorcycles and listened to rock'n'roll; were largely unskilled manual laborers n08371200 a youth subculture that appeared first in England in the late 1960s as a working-class reaction to the hippies; hair was cropped close to the scalp; wore work-shirts and short jeans (supported by suspenders) and heavy red boots; involved in attacks against Asians and football hooliganism n08371574 a youth subculture that began in London in the early 1960s; a working-class movement with highly stylized dress and short hair; listened to rhythm and blues music and travelled on motor scooters n08371838 the larger than expected generation in United States born shortly after World War II n08372020 the generation following the baby boom (especially Americans and Canadians born in the 1960s and 1970s) n08372190 contemporaries of the same status n08372299 one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe n08372411 a social division of (usually preliterate) people n08372574 a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object n08372715 a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting) n08372847 twelve kin groups of ancient Israel each traditionally descended from one of the twelve sons of Jacob n08373055 the ten Tribes of Israel that were deported into captivity in Assyria around 720 BC (leaving only the tribes of Judah and Benjamin) n08373244 (botany) the arrangement of veins in a leaf n08373380 (botany) the arrangement of young leaves in a leaf bud before it opens n08373544 a sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock; "he forgot the combination to the safe" n08373723 a coordinated sequence of chess moves n08373818 a sequence of numbers in which each number equals the sum of the two preceding numbers n08373969 a tribe of ancient Athenians n08374049 a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government; "the American colony in Paris" n08374653 a settlement on the frontier of civilization n08374773 a newly established colony (especially in the colonization of North America); "the practice of sending convicted criminals to serve on the Plantations was common in the 17th century" n08375031 a colony given to a proprietor to govern (in 17th century) n08375154 a world organization of autonomous states that are united in allegiance to a central power but are not subordinate to it or to one another n08375369 a body of people or families living together and sharing everything n08375526 a group of people who try actively to influence legislation n08375722 a powerful lobby that advocates the right to own and bear arms and rejects any gun regulation by the government n08375912 the people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest n08376051 the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body n08376250 a series of things depending on each other as if linked together; "the chain of command"; "a complicated concatenation of circumstances" n08376526 a chain of connected ideas or passages or objects so arranged that each member is closely related to the preceding and following members (especially a series of patristic comments elucidating Christian dogma) n08376823 (figurative) a series of associated things or people or experiences n08376948 a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing n08377085 a connected series of events or actions or developments; "the government took a firm course"; "historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available" n08377332 a series of poems or songs on the same theme; "Schubert's song cycles" n08377454 a serial arrangement of metallic elements or ions according to their electrode potentials determined under specified conditions; the order shows the tendency of one metal to reduce the ions of any other metal below it in the series n08377806 a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system; "put honesty first in her hierarchy of values" n08378066 the collective body of angels n08378180 an arrangement of data consisting of sets and subsets such that every subset of a set is of lower rank than the set n08378356 a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc n08378555 the organization of classes within a society n08378698 a social structure in which classes are determined by heredity n08378819 the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships; "the social organization of England and America is very different"; "sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family" n08379353 segregation by race n08379455 racial segregation enforced primarily in public transportation and hotels and restaurants and other public places n08379630 segregation (especially in schools) that happens in fact although not required by law n08379782 segregation that is imposed by law n08379882 the traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded n08380017 the body of Mullahs (Muslim scholars trained in Islam and Islamic law) who are the interpreters of Islam's sciences and doctrines and laws and the chief guarantors of continuity in the spiritual and intellectual history of the Islamic community n08380340 a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups n08380606 a social system in which white people live separately from members of other races n08380768 a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution n08380975 a board of directors a portion of whose members are elected each year instead of all members being elected annually n08381165 those in charge of running a business n08381296 the management of a gambling house or casino; "the house gets a percentage of every bet" n08381436 the body of people who lead a group; "the national leadership adopted his plan" n08381636 a board appointed to advise the chief administrator n08381820 persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers n08382056 the senior ministers of the British government n08382297 a group of senior members of the political party that is out of power; these members would probably assume corresponding positions as ministers in the British Cabinet if their party was elected n08382570 a board to advise the President; members are the secretaries of executive departments; the United States constitution does not provide for the cabinet n08383067 a board to select personnel for involuntary military service n08383185 the advisory board of the Tibetan government-in-exile n08383310 a company whose capital is represented by stock n08383417 a company (usually unincorporated) which has the capital of its members pooled in a common fund; transferable shares represent ownership interest; shareholders are legally liable for all debts of the company n08383690 a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market n08383909 a corporation that is entirely owned by the members of a single family n08384041 stock is publicly traded but most is held by a few shareholders who have no plans to sell n08384201 a company that is incorporated but has no assets or operations n08384342 a federally sponsored corporation that insures accounts in national banks and other qualified institutions n08384539 a corporation authorized by Congress to provide a secondary market for residential mortgages n08384738 a federally chartered corporation that purchases mortgages n08384900 a secret unauthorized meeting for religious worship n08385009 a meeting arranged in advance; "she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date" n08385280 a meeting arranged by the visitor to see someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) for treatment or advice; "he scheduled a visit to the dentist" n08385490 a date with a stranger; "she never goes on blind dates" n08385602 a date in which two couples participate n08385717 a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex n08385849 a meeting for lunch; usually to conduct business while eating n08385989 a meeting of influential people to conduct business while eating breakfast n08386143 an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion n08386280 one or more large merchant ships n08386365 the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy n08386555 a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status n08386853 an exclusive group of people; "one of the elect who have power inside the government" n08387035 the best people or things in a group; "the cream of England's young men were killed in the Great War" n08387213 the most powerful members of a society n08387354 an educated and intellectual elite n08387495 people interested in culture and cultural activities n08387603 the literary intelligentsia n08387685 the gentry who own land (considered as a class) n08387806 the class of people exerting power or authority n08387930 the fashionable elite n08388074 a small elite group; "it was designed for the discriminating few" n08388207 a privileged class holding hereditary titles n08388503 members of the nobility (especially of the French nobility) n08388636 the peers of a kingdom considered as a group n08388783 the collective body of baronets n08388871 aristocrats holding the rank of knight n08388966 feudal Japanese military aristocracy n08389094 a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations n08389297 an army unit that uses big guns n08389438 musketeers and their muskets collectively n08389572 group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place n08389710 a highly mobile army unit n08389900 an army unit mounted on horseback n08390012 an armored unit of a modern army equipped with motor vehicles n08390157 an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot; "there came ten thousand horsemen and as many fully-armed foot" n08390374 infantry trained and equipped to parachute n08390511 civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army n08390731 the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service; "their troops were untrained militia"; "Congress shall have power to provide for calling forth the militia"--United States Constitution n08391021 a volunteer unit formed to defend the homeland while the regular army is fighting elsewhere n08391206 a territorial military unit n08391387 United States military reserves recruited by the states and equipped by the federal government; subject to call by either n08391696 the agency that administers the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard; provides liaison between the Army and the Air Force and various National Guard units n08391953 British unit of nonprofessional soldiers organized for the defense of Great Britain n08392137 a political movement that uses terror as a weapon to achieve its goals n08394423 a permanent army of paid soldiers n08394535 the northern army during the American Civil War n08394657 the southern army during the American Civil War n08394811 the American army during the American Revolution n08394922 the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare n08395298 a specially trained elite unit of the United States Army n08395465 a school for training men and women to become officers in the United States Army n08395682 an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized intelligence to tactical and operational and strategic level commanders n08395991 an agency in the Department of Defense that is responsible for making ballistic missile defense a reality n08396207 a combat support agency in the Department of Defense responsible for developing and operating and supporting information systems to serve the needs of the President and the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff n08396537 a combat support agency that provides geographic intelligence in support of national security n08396760 an agency in the Department of Defense that is a national center for research on all aspects of injury control and casualty care n08396990 a civilian reserve component of the United States Army comprised of guardsmen who serve during overseas peacekeeping missions and during local emergencies n08397255 soldiers collectively n08397489 troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces; "friendlies came to their rescue" n08397675 troops belonging to the enemy's military forces; "the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles" n08397856 troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the attack" n08398036 the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place n08398179 the ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army); "the strike was supported by the union rank and file"; "he rose from the ranks to become a colonel" n08398467 an assembly of witches; usually 13 witches n08398580 a midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery; in the Middle Ages it was supposed to be a demonic orgy n08398773 a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions" n08399287 an assortment of miscellaneous items n08399378 a fearsome mixture; "a witches' brew of gangsters and terrorists"; "mixing dope and alcohol creates a witches' brew" n08399586 a variety of different things or activities; "he answered a range of questions"; "he was impressed by the range and diversity of the collection" n08399818 an assortment of things from which a choice can be made; "the store carried a large selection of shoes" n08399977 a motley assortment of things n08400191 a confusing assortment; "Roosevelt created an alphabet soup of federal agencies" n08400331 the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal n08400452 a collection of things or persons to be handled together n08400605 (Yiddish) a batch of things that go together; "he bought the whole schmeer" n08400772 all the loaves of bread baked at the same time n08400870 a number of birds hatched at the same time n08400965 the body of members of an organization or group; "they polled their membership"; "they found dissension in their own ranks"; "he joined the ranks of the unemployed" n08401248 a division of some larger or more complex organization; "a branch of Congress"; "botany is a branch of biology"; "the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages" n08401554 customers collectively; "they have an upper class clientele" n08401711 people who constitute the main body of any group n08401819 disparaging terms for the common people n08401970 people who are highly experienced or who have inside information; "the smart money said Truman would lose the election" n08402147 worthless people n08402222 a group gathered in response to a summons n08402339 your alma mater is a school you graduated from n08402442 a group of representatives or delegates n08402693 a mission serving diplomatic ends n08402828 an ambassador and his entourage collectively n08402944 an embassy of one British Commonwealth country to another n08403082 a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister n08403225 an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work n08403435 a group of journalists representing different publications who all cover the same topics; "the White House press corps" n08403631 a body of people doing the same kind of work n08403787 a body of people united in opposing something n08403907 a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government n08404188 the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected; "Her Majesty's loyal opposition" n08404373 an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory n08404549 a temporary military unit; "the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent" n08404735 military officers assigned to assist a senior officer in planning military policy n08404895 (plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff n08405124 military staff stationed at headquarters n08405267 the highest leaders in an organization (e.g. the commander-in-chief and senior officers of the military) n08405490 a temporary police force n08405603 a monarchy with a king or queen as head of state n08405723 a monarchy with an emperor as head of state n08405873 an empire established by the Mogul conquerors of India that reigned from 1526 to 1857 n08406036 the imperial government of Napoleon III in France from 1852-1870 n08406160 a collection of pictures of criminals n08406259 a coterie of undesirable people n08406361 the most dedicated and intensely loyal nucleus of a group or movement n08406486 an institution supported by an endowment n08406619 a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals) n08406825 a foundation that provides funds for science or art or education or religion or relief from disease etc. n08407000 a charity that does not receive a major part of its support from the public n08407140 a charity that is deemed to receive the major part of its support from the public (rather than from a small group of individuals) n08407330 an association organized to promote art or science or education n08407449 an association or society of women who are linked together by a common religion or trade or interest n08407619 a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display n08407839 an exhibition of art objects (paintings or statues) n08407969 an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work n08408115 an exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass n08408267 a competitive exhibition of farm products; "she won a blue ribbon for her baking at the county fair" n08408418 fair organized by publishers or booksellers to promote the sale of books n08408557 gathering of producers to promote business; "world fair"; "trade fair"; "book fair" n08408709 one of two or more contesting groups; "the Confederate side was prepared to attack" n08408900 a group of people working together temporarily until some goal is achieved; "the working group was supposed to report back in two weeks" n08409130 an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose; "an expedition was sent to explore Mars" n08409323 an expedition sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the northwestern territories of the United States; led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark; traveled from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River from 1803 to 1806 n08409617 a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12; "he goes to the neighborhood highschool" n08409835 a secondary school usually including 7th and 8th grades n08409969 a private secondary school n08410092 a school that is part of a cathedral or monastery where boys with singing ability can receive a general education n08410282 a tuition free school in the United States supported by taxes and controlled by a school board n08410454 an experimental public school for kindergarten through grade 12; created and organized by teachers and parents and community leaders; operates independently of other schools n08410688 private independent secondary school in Great Britain supported by endowment and tuition n08410891 a public school for boys founded in 1440; located in Berkshire n08411031 the oldest English public school; located in Winchester n08411170 a school established and controlled privately and supported by endowment and tuition n08411369 a parochial school maintained by the Catholic Church n08411483 a school where students are taught to dance n08411585 a private school taking day students only n08411701 a private school where students are lodged and fed as well as taught n08411849 a school giving instruction during the daytime n08411970 a school that holds classes in the evenings for students who cannot attend during the day n08412136 a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school n08412265 a small preschool for small children n08412362 a small informal nursery group meeting for half-day sessions n08412492 school meeting on Sundays for religious instruction n08412620 a two-year school for training elementary teachers n08412749 a school for young children; usually the first 6 or 8 grades n08412958 a secondary school emphasizing Latin and Greek in preparation for college n08413092 a former British secondary school emphasizing practical rather than academic education n08413248 a large British or Canadian secondary school for children of all abilities n08413408 a board in charge of local public schools n08413529 a board of officials who divide an area into zones that are subject to different restrictions n08413681 a commission delegated to supervise the zoning of areas for residential or commercial use n08413834 the body of immigrants arriving during a specified interval; "the increased immigration strengthened the colony" n08414040 a body of inspectors n08414119 a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law n08414381 a group of people gathered for a special purpose as to plan or discuss an issue or judge a contest etc n08414608 (law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen) n08414807 a committee appointed to judge a competition n08414964 a jury to inquire into accusations of crime and to evaluate the grounds for indictments n08415127 a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict (the result is a mistrial) n08415272 a jury of 12 to determine the facts and decide the issue in civil or criminal proceedings n08415469 a jury whose members are selected for special knowledge for a case involving complicated issues n08415661 the leading military unit in an attack n08415774 a large gathering of people of a particular type; "he was surrounded by a bevy of beauties in bathing attire"; "a bevy of young beach boys swarmed around him" n08415983 the most advanced and responsible group in an activity; "the firing line is where the action is" n08416137 recent immigrants who are lumped together as a class by their low socioeconomic status in spite of different cultural backgrounds n08416328 those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare n08416523 politically moderate persons; centrists n08416652 those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged n08416890 United States political faction that advocates social and political conservativism, school prayer, and federal aid for religious groups and schools n08417099 the extreme right wing n08417178 a faction that is unwilling to accept new ideas n08417281 those who argue that the decision to have an induced abortion should be made by the mother n08417436 those who argue that induced abortion is killing and should be prohibited n08417572 a class of people favoring traditional ideas n08417673 a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships n08417801 a procession of land vehicles traveling together n08417920 a meeting of spiritualists; "the seance was held in the medium's parlor" n08418103 a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together n08418316 a bank that acts as an agent for a foreign bank n08418420 a financial institution that accepts demand deposits and makes loans and provides other services for the public n08418631 a commercial bank chartered by the federal government n08418763 a bank chartered by a state rather than by the federal government n08418885 a bank named by a lending syndicate of several banks to protect their interests n08419033 a bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System n08419163 a credit card processing bank; merchants receive credit for credit card receipts less a processing fee n08419354 the financial institution that dispenses cash in automated teller machines and collects a fee from the bank that issued the credit card n08419562 a corporation gaining financial control over another corporation or financial institution through a payment in cash or an exchange of stock n08419774 an agency (usually a bank) that is appointed by a corporation to keep records of its stock and bond owners and to resolve problems about certificates n08419984 a financial institution that funds their investment activities from the sale of securities or insurance n08420278 a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities; "he cashed a check at the bank"; "that bank holds the mortgage on my home" n08420839 a financial institution (often affiliated with a holding company or manufacturer) that makes loans to individuals or businesses n08421100 a finance company that makes loans to people who have trouble getting a bank loan n08421291 a finance company that makes small loans to industrial workers n08421441 a finance company owned by a manufacturer to finance dealers' inventories or to make loans to consumers buying the company's products n08421644 a finance company that buys (at a discount) the installment sales contracts of retail merchants n08421807 a finance company that makes loans to manufacturers and wholesalers n08421975 a cooperative nationwide system of banks and associations providing credit to farmers and related businesses; originally capitalized by the federal government but now owned by its members and borrowers n08422247 an underground banking system based on trust whereby money can be made available internationally without actually moving it or leaving a record of the transaction; "terrorists make extensive use of hawala" n08422524 a depository financial institution intended to encourage personal savings and home buying n08422714 a thrift institution that is required by law to make a certain percentage of its loans as home mortgages n08422930 British equivalent of United States savings and loan association n08423057 a thrift institution in the northeastern United States; since deregulation in the 1980s they offer services competitive with many commercial banks n08423298 one of 11 regional banks that monitor and make short-term credit advances to thrift institutions in their region n08423490 the central credit system for thrift institutions n08423634 the federal agency in the Department of Housing and Urban Development that insures residential mortgages n08423840 an administrative unit responsible for social work concerned with the welfare and vocational training of children n08424044 an independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors n08424222 an organization (usually with a commercial bank) that is engaged as a trustee or fiduciary or agent in handling trust funds or estates of custodial arrangements or stock transfers or related services n08424501 a state-chartered savings bank owned by its depositors and managed by a board of trustees n08424662 a federally chartered savings bank n08424769 a squad formed to fire volleys at a military funeral or to carry out a military execution n08424951 the customers for a particular product or service; "before they publish any book they try to determine the size of the market for it" n08425173 people who engage in illicit trade n08425303 the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time n08425556 traffic created by the movement of aircraft n08425657 traffic created by people going to or returning from work n08425777 people coming and going on foot n08425888 the aggregation of vehicles coming and going in a particular locality n08426111 cars coming and going n08426211 bicycles coming and going n08426298 buses coming and going n08426378 trucks coming and going n08426461 an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit; "a defensive formation"; "a formation of planes" n08426816 a formation of troops n08426993 a military formation leaving enough space between ranks to allow an inspecting officer to pass n08427163 a military formation for drill or marching n08427282 a military formation for skirmishing; as widely separated as the tactical situation permits n08427453 the daily military formation at which individuals report to the medical officer as sick n08427629 a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file; "we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels"; "they joined the wagon train for safety" n08427918 a procession of people traveling on horseback n08428019 a procession of people walking together; "the march went up Fifth Avenue" n08428252 a march of protest or demonstration by the unemployed n08428383 a procession of people traveling in motor cars n08428485 a ceremonial procession including people marching n08428623 a noisy boisterous parade n08428756 a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other n08428944 a group advancing in a single-file serpentine path n08429052 a line of units following one after another n08429167 the group following and attending to some important person n08429346 the elite bodyguard of a Roman Emperor in ancient Rome n08429482 a funeral procession n08429556 the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service n08429744 the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen n08429899 the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen n08430054 the football players who line up on the line of scrimmage n08430203 a formation of people or things one behind another; "the line stretched clear around the corner"; "you must wait in a long line at the checkout counter" n08430568 a formation of people or things one beside another; "the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed"; "they were arrayed in line of battle"; "the cast stood in line for the curtain call" n08430940 the arrangement of people in a line for marching n08431048 the order in which individuals are expected to succeed one another in some official position n08431205 a line of persons arranged by police for inspection or identification n08431345 a line of people acting as pickets n08431437 an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; "a row of chairs" n08431600 a row of notches; "the pliers had serrations to improve the grip" n08431721 a row of houses built in a similar style and having common dividing walls (or the street on which they face); "Grosvenor Terrace" n08431942 a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another; "the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen" n08432149 a line of people in single file performing the conga dance n08432264 a line or series of traps n08432345 a line of people or vehicles waiting for something n08432606 a queue of people waiting for free food n08432714 a queue of people waiting to pay for purchases n08432820 a queue of people waiting for food to be served (especially at a military camp) n08432974 a queue of vehicles waiting to purchase gasoline n08433077 a line of people (hosts and guests of honor) who welcome the guests at a reception party n08433245 a queue of people waiting to buy tickets n08433343 a queue of people waiting for employment n08433447 a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side n08433575 a vertical array of numbers or other information; "he added a column of numbers" n08433727 the aggregation of a country's military aircraft n08433861 a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals); "caught in the police dragnet" n08434029 a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions; "the complex machinery of negotiation"; "the machinery of command labored and brought forth an order" n08434259 an interconnected system of things or people; "he owned a network of shops"; "retirement meant dropping out of a whole network of people who had been part of my life"; "tangled in a web of cloth" n08434622 a network of spies n08434704 an exclusive informal network linking members of a social class or profession or organization in order to provide connections and information and favors (especially in business or politics); "professional women have developed an old boy network of their own" n08435024 a network of facilities and people who interact and remain in informal communication for mutual assistance; a network that enables you to live in a certain style n08435246 a system whose performance cannot be described by equations of the first degree n08435388 a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going" n08435937 a system that is part of some larger system n08436036 a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body; "the social organism" n08436203 a systematic orderly arrangement n08436288 a collection of particulars considered as a system; "a body of law"; "a body of doctrine"; "a body of precedents" n08436452 an entire system; used in the phrase `the whole shebang' n08436562 people who perform a particular kind of skilled work; "he represented the craft of brewers"; "as they say in the trade" n08436759 all the plant life in a particular region or period; "Pleistocene vegetation"; "the flora of southern California"; "the botany of China" n08437317 vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat; "a deer needs to eat twenty pounds of browse every day" n08437515 a dense growth of bushes n08437721 an area thickly overgrown usually with one kind of plant n08437847 a dense growth of cane (especially giant cane) n08437968 a copse that shelters game n08438067 vegetation that has grown; "a growth of trees"; "the only growth was some salt grass" n08438223 dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes n08438384 a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area; "they cut down a stand of trees" n08438533 the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area n08438840 a small wooded area n08438928 a small growth of trees without underbrush n08439022 an impenetrable equatorial forest n08439126 a forest with heavy annual rainfall n08439268 a rain forest in a temperate area n08439369 a rain forest in a tropical area n08439476 the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest n08439694 a collection of shrubs growing together n08439808 the flowers or vegetables or fruits or herbs that are cultivated in a garden n08439955 personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task; "the hospital has an excellent nursing staff"; "the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions" n08440382 personnel having direct job performance responsibilities n08440499 personnel having overall planning and direction responsibilities n08440630 a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) n08441039 a country that maintains repressive control over the people by means of police (especially secret police) n08441203 the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" n08453108 the body of rules and regulations and orders and decisions created by administrative agencies of government n08453299 the body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church n08453464 the body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation n08453722 a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws; "common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States" n08454003 the body of laws governing relations between nations n08454191 the branch of international law that deals with territorial and international waters or with shipping or with ocean fishery etc. n08454445 a phrase used in the Magna Carta to refer to the then established law of the kingdom (as distinct from Roman or civil law); today it refers to fundamental principles of justice commensurate with due process; "the United States Constitution declares itself to be `the supreme law of the land'" n08454818 the body of law imposed by the military over civilian affairs (usually in time of war or civil crisis); overrides civil law n08455037 the body of rules applied to commercial transactions; derived from the practices of traders rather than from jurisprudence n08455271 the body of laws and rules of conduct administered by military courts for the discipline, trial, and punishment of military personnel n08455520 the laws (beginning with the Ten Commandments) that God gave to the Israelites through Moses; it includes many rules of religious observance given in the first five books of the Old Testament (in Judaism these books are called the Torah) n08455829 the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed; "sharia is only applicable to Muslims"; "under Islamic law there is no separation of church and state" n08456178 Islamic laws stating the limits ordained by Allah and including the deterrent punishments for serious crimes n08456347 the body of laws created by legislative statutes n08456474 the body of laws governing the issuance and selling of securities n08456619 the body of laws governing taxation n08456727 nonelective government officials n08456888 a collection of live animals for study or display n08456993 logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; "we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation" n08457369 the ordering of nucleotides in DNA molecules that carries the genetic information in living cells n08457543 the ordering of genes in a haploid set of chromosomes of a particular organism; the full DNA sequence of an organism; "the human genome contains approximately three billion chemical base pairs" n08457789 the normal version of the genetic code in which a sequence of three nucleotides codes for the synthesis of a specific amino acid n08457976 similar things placed in order or happening one after another; "they were investigating a series of bank robberies" n08458504 a group of postage stamps having a common theme or a group of coins or currency selected as a group for study or collection; "the Post Office issued a series commemorating famous American entertainers"; "his coin collection included the complete series of Indian-head pennies" n08458833 a connected series or group n08458912 a series with a definite pattern of advance n08459087 a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences; "a rash of bank robberies"; "a blizzard of lawsuits" n08459252 serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern; "the sequence of names was alphabetical"; "he invented a technique to determine the sequence of base pairs in DNA" n08459648 a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding; "a string of islands"; "train of mourners"; "a train of thought" n08459908 a group of people or things arranged or following in order; "a succession of stalls offering soft drinks"; "a succession of failures" n08460152 a succession of stages or operations or processes or units; "progressing in severity as though a cascade of genetic damage was occurring"; "separation of isotopes by a cascade of processes" n08460395 an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things; "a parade of strollers on the mall"; "a parade of witnesses" n08460585 an unbroken series of events; "had a streak of bad luck"; "Nicklaus had a run of birdies" n08460769 a streak of losses n08460847 a streak of wins n08460924 (mathematics) a progression in which a constant is added to each term in order to obtain the next term; "1-4-7-10-13- is the start of an arithmetic progression" n08461172 (mathematics) a progression in which each term is multiplied by a constant in order to obtain the next term; "1-4-16-64-256- is the start of a geometric progression" n08461424 (mathematics) a progression of terms whose reciprocals form an arithmetic progression n08461595 dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas; "two streams of development run through American history"; "stream of consciousness"; "the flow of thought"; "the current of history" n08461875 a succession of waves spaced at regular intervals n08461981 a complete and impressive array n08462066 an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers; "he operated a bank of switches" n08462205 a storage pile accumulated for future use n08462320 a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data" n08462534 all the data (ledgers and journals and spreadsheets) that support a financial statement; can be hard copy or machine readable n08462721 data about data; "a library catalog is metadata because it describes publications" n08462858 unanalyzed data; data not yet subjected to analysis n08462964 a collection of anecdotes about a person or place n08463063 any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered; "your mail is on the table"; "is there any post for me?"; "she was opening her post" n08463345 mail sent to public figures from their admirers; "he hired someone to answer his fan mail" n08463509 mail that expresses the writer's dislike or hatred (usually in offensive language) n08463647 mail sent by a sender at one time; "the candidate sent out three large mailings" n08463817 an assortment of various samples; "a candy sampler"; "a sampler of French poets" n08463969 a collection of precious things; "the trunk held all her meager treasures" n08464098 any collection of valuables that is discovered; "her book was a treasure trove of new ideas"; "mother's attic was a treasure trove when we were looking for antiques" n08464324 trinkets and other ornaments of dress collectively n08464449 the place names of a region or a language considered collectively n08464601 a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals; "he was a charter member of the movement"; "politicians have to respect a mass movement"; "he led the national liberation front" n08465118 a style of design that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s; marked by stylized forms and geometric designs adapted to mass production n08465312 a French school of art and architecture popular in the 1890s; characterized by stylized natural forms and sinuous outlines of such objects as leaves and vines and flowers n08465558 any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts) n08465776 an abstractionist artistic movement in Russia after World War I; industrial materials were used to construct nonrepresentational objects n08466010 a geometric abstractionist movement originated by Kazimir Malevich in Russia that influenced constructivism n08466175 an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes n08466412 a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty n08466643 a group of artists who agree on general principles n08467258 an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality n08467576 an art movement based on expressionism; developed in 1980s in Europe and United States; crudely drawn garish paintings n08467757 a movement that tried to go beyond expressionism n08467871 an art movement launched in 1905 whose work was characterized by bright and nonnatural colors and simple forms; influenced the expressionists n08468084 an artistic movement in Italy around 1910 that tried to express the energy and values of the machine age n08468261 the first coherent school of American art; active from 1825 to 1870; painted wilderness landscapes of the Hudson River valley and surrounding New England n08468499 a movement by American and English poets early in the 20th century in reaction to Victorian sentimentality; used common speech in free verse with clear concrete imagery n08468721 English poets at the beginning of the 19th century who lived in the Lake District and were inspired by it n08468958 an artistic movement in the United States that was derived from the Hudson River school; active from 1850 to 1870; painted realistic landscapes in a style that pictured atmospheric light and the use of aerial perspective n08469233 an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color n08469457 an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description n08469678 needy people collectively; "they try to help the needy" n08469785 an art movement based on a revival of Romanticism in art and literature n08469917 an art movement in French cinema in the 1960s n08470034 an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s n08470210 a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams n08470507 an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images n08470710 an international (but decentralized) movement started in 1908 in England with the goal of teaching good citizenship to boys n08470928 a corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training n08471185 an organization of young women and girls founded in 1912 for character development and citizenship training n08471369 movement in the United States beginning in the 1960s and led primarily by Blacks in an effort to establish the civil rights of individual Black citizens n08471589 a movement in which several individuals or groups with different interests join together; "the unions presented a common front at the bargaining table" n08471799 a group of people working together to advance certain cultural goals n08471949 a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches) n08472120 a spiritual movement that began in China in the latter half of the 20th century and is based on Buddhist and Taoist teachings and practices n08472335 a group of people working together to achieve a political goal n08472590 a movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine; "the Enlightenment brought about many humanitarian reforms" n08472890 an organized attempt by workers to improve their status by united action (particularly via labor unions) or the leaders of this movement n08473173 a former international labor union and radical labor movement in the United States; founded in Chicago in 1905 and dedicated to the overthrow of capitalism; its membership declined after World War I n08473482 the system or principles and theory of labor unions n08473623 a movement intended to bring about social and humanitarian reforms n08473787 a movement intended to bring about religious reforms n08474120 a religious movement by Arab Shiite Muslims in 17th century Iraq that is opposed to the Usuli; "Akhbari Shiism has never promoted political control" n08474341 a religious movement by Persian Shiite Muslims in 17th century Iran that is opposed to the Akhbari; "Usuli Shiism produced the politically active caste of priests that is a distinctive feature of Iranian Shiism" n08474623 the reaction of the Roman Catholic Church to the Reformation reaffirming the veneration of saints and the authority of the Pope (to which Protestants objected); many leaders were Jesuits n08474875 a movement aimed to promote understanding and cooperation among Christian churches; aimed ultimately at universal Christian unity n08475070 a religious movement originating among the French Roman Catholic clergy that favored the restriction of papal control and the achievement by each nation of individual administrative autonomy of the church n08475332 a large missionary Hasidic movement known for their hospitality, technological expertise, optimism and emphasis on religious study n08475586 19th-century movement in the Church of England opposing liberal tendencies n08475722 17th and 18th-century German movement in the Lutheran Church stressing personal piety and devotion n08475929 a religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches n08476165 a fundamentalist Islamic militia; in 1995 the Taliban militia took over Afghanistan and in 1996 took Kabul and set up an Islamic government; "the Taliban enforced a strict Muslim code of behavior" n08476425 a multiethnic alliance in Afghanistan who practice a moderate form of Islam and are united in their opposition to the Taliban n08476629 a group of militant Black Americans who profess Islamic religious beliefs and advocate independence for Black Americans n08476829 the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies n08476988 the early phase of cubism n08477077 the late phase of cubism n08477164 people who have not confessed; "the unconfessed cannot be forgiven" n08477307 people who are involuntarily out of work (considered as a group); "the long-term unemployed need assistance" n08477511 a group of submarines operating together in attacking enemy convoys n08477634 women as a class; "it's an insult to American womanhood"; "woman is the glory of creation"; "the fair sex gathered on the veranda" n08477912 women as distinguished from men n08478018 a group of people living together in a camp; "the whole camp laughed at his mistake" n08478171 a place where hoboes camp n08478261 a company that makes and sells musical recordings n08478371 a party of former associates who have come together again n08478482 a company that moves the possessions of a family or business from one site to another n08478702 a company that does research for hire and issues reports on the implications n08478851 in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church n08479095 Jews collectively n08479202 a movement of world Jewry that arose late in the 19th century with the aim of creating a Jewish state in Palestine n08479407 the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism n08479615 a gathering of military personnel for duty; "he was thrown in the brig for missing muster" n08479795 a gathering of people holding a rap session n08479894 a raucous gathering n08479986 the body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time n08480135 a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game; "he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks" n08480303 an ecumenical organization of Protestant and eastern churches; intended to promote unity and cooperation in religious and secular matters n08480512 a select company of people; "I hope to become one of their number before I die" n08480662 a body of voters who have the same interests; "he failed to get the Black vote" n08480847 any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are blue; "the Union army was a vast blue" n08481009 any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey; "the Confederate army was a vast grey" n08481184 any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event; "Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games" n08481369 an organization of people or resources that can be shared; "a car pool"; "a secretarial pool"; "when he was first hired he was assigned to the pool" n08481604 a group of typists who can work for different persons n08481715 a company in the business of shipping freight n08481832 the middle of a military or naval formation; "they had to reinforce the center" n08481983 the body of Jews (or Jewish communities) outside Palestine or modern Israel n08482113 the side of military or naval formation; "they attacked the enemy's right flank" n08482271 the front of a military formation or procession; "the head of the column advanced boldly"; "they were at the head of the attack" n08482577 an administrative unit of local government n08482700 the back of a military formation or procession; "infantrymen were in the rear" n08482866 a collection of small fragments considered as a whole; "Berlin was bombed to smithereens"; "his hopes were dashed to smithereens"; "I wanted to smash him to smithereens"; "the toilet bowl ws blown to smithereens" n08483136 any people believing themselves to be chosen by God n08483265 an ethnic group living in Azerbaijan n08483353 an ethnic group speaking Bengali and living in Bangladesh and eastern India n08483500 an ethnic minority descended from Berbers and Arabs and living in northern Africa n08483650 an ethnic minority living on the Caspian Sea in southwestern Russia and Azerbaijan n08483788 an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium n08483935 the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19) n08484239 an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand n08484386 an ethnic minority speaking Mayan languages and living in Yucatan and adjacent areas n08484522 an ethnic group speaking Umbundu and living in western Angola n08484648 an ethnic minority speaking Pashto and living in northwestern Pakistan and southeastern Afghanistan n08484810 an ethnic group (mostly Moslem) living in Tajikistan and neighboring areas of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan and China n08484986 an ethnic group speaking a dialect of French and living in southern and eastern Belgium and neighboring parts of France n08485160 joint monarchs of Spain; Ferdinand V and Isabella I n08485281 aristocratic Italian family of powerful merchants and bankers who ruled Florence in the 15th century n08485434 formerly the predominant security police organization of Soviet Russia n08485598 the internal counterintelligence agency of the Russian Federation and successor to the Soviet KGB; formerly led by Vladimir Putin n08485830 an administrative agency of the Russian government n08485977 a community of followers of the Wicca religion n08486075 joint monarchs of England; William III and Mary II n08486189 a gathering of people to taste and compare different wines n08486306 a group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function; "they are the progressive wing of the Republican Party" n08486538 (New Testament) the sages who visited Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after Jesus was born; the Gospel According to Matthew says they were guided by a star and brought gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh; because there were three gifts it is usually assumed that there were three of them n08486971 an international organization based in Geneva that monitors and enforces rules governing global trade n08487149 an association of people to promote the welfare of senior citizens n08487319 a United States association of real estate agents which follows a strict code of ethics n08487504 an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism n08487953 Circassian people living east of the Black Sea n08488081 a community of Native Americans who speak a Hokan language and live in northeastern California n08488250 a community of Native Americans who speak a Hokan language and live in Baja California n08488411 a community of Native Americans who speak an Eskimo-Aleut language and inhabit the Aleutian Islands and southwestern Alaska; "the Aleut and the Eskimo are related culturally and linguistically" n08488675 a mostly Sunni Muslim community living in northwestern Caucasia n08488833 the small group of Quechua living in the Cuzco Valley in Peru who established hegemony over their neighbors in order to create an empire that lasted from about 1100 until the Spanish conquest in the early 1530s n08489121 a community of South American Indians in Peru who were formerly the ruling class of the Incan Empire n08489285 a community of Negroid people in southern South Africa n08489392 a community of Negroid people in eastern South Africa n08489497 the present location; this place; "where do we go from here?" n08489627 a location other than here; that place; "you can take it from there" n08489765 an indefinite or unknown location; "they moved to somewhere in Spain" n08489890 the ability (said of certain Roman Catholic saints) to exist simultaneously in two locations n08490039 the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based; "the brain is said to be the seat of reason" n08490199 the country or state or city where you live; "Canadian tariffs enabled United States lumber companies to raise prices at home"; "his home is New Jersey" n08490402 the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end n08490531 an imaginary line paralleling the equator where a magnetic needle has no dip n08490685 an imaginary line connecting points on the Earth's surface where the magnetic declination is zero n08490840 an imaginary line connecting points on the Earth's surface where the magnetic declination is the same n08491027 the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with n08491245 the address where a person or organization can be communicated with n08491410 a mailing address to which answers to a newspaper ad can be sent n08491531 the number of a letter box at the post office where mail is collected n08491710 the address where a person or organization can be found n08491826 a district defined for administrative purposes n08492354 any habitation at a high altitude n08492461 the marketplace in ancient Greece n08492546 a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another n08492747 the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport; "the traffic patterns around O'Hare are very crowded"; "they stayed in the pattern until the fog lifted" n08493064 the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state; "American troops were stationed on Japanese soil" n08493261 a region in southern Spain on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean; formerly a center of Moorish civilization n08493493 an impoverished coal mining area in the Appalachian Mountains (from Pennsylvania to North Carolina) n08493705 the path of a rocket or projectile or aircraft through the air n08493825 (in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft n08493961 the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing n08494133 the atmosphere of an environment n08494231 a commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement n08494459 the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters n08494676 a line of latitude north of the south pole n08494782 a costal region of Antarctica to the south of Australia; noted for its large colonies of penguins n08494987 the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars n08495249 the point opposite in direction from the solar apex; the point the solar system is moving away from n08495420 apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth n08495617 (astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited n08495908 apoapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet that is at the greatest distance from the sun n08496095 apoapsis in orbit around Jupiter n08496199 apoapsis in orbit around the moon n08496334 (golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green n08496477 the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole n08496655 a line of latitude at the north or south poles n08496798 a line of latitude near but to the south of the north pole; it marks the northernmost point at which the sun is visible on the northern winter solstice and the southernmost point at which the midnight sun can be seen on the northern summer solstice n08497107 the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand n08497294 a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country" n08498163 an area lying above the piedmont but below the timberline n08498279 the point at which an orbit crosses the ecliptic plane going north n08498424 (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane n08498580 (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system n08498732 (physics) the point of maximum displacement in a periodic system n08498888 the region of interplanetary space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids are found n08499057 the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air" n08499357 an area on which a drove of cattle or sheep can sleep for a night n08499504 the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist n08499680 a very remote and inaccessible place; "you'd have to go to the back of beyond to find one of those" n08499840 a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country n08500079 a British colony controlled by the British Crown, represented by a governor n08500213 (usually plural) the deepest and most remote part; "from the depths of darkest Africa"; "signals received from the depths of space" n08500433 any location outside the Earth's atmosphere; "the astronauts walked in outer space without a tether"; "the first major milestone in space exploration was in 1957, when the USSR's Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth" n08500819 the part of outer space within the solar system n08500989 the space between stars n08501114 an international boundary or the area (often fortified) immediately inside the boundary n08501275 the boundary marking the edge of the sun's influence; the boundary (roughly 100 AU from the sun) between the interplanetary medium and the interstellar medium; where the solar wind from the sun and the radiation from other stars meet n08501565 the region inside the heliopause containing the sun and solar system n08501729 the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land n08501887 the space between galaxies; "the Milky Way travels through intergalactic space" n08502051 any region in space outside the solar system n08502171 the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole n08502317 the atmosphere above a nation that is deemed to be under its jurisdiction; "the plane was refused permission to enter Chinese airspace" n08502507 a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring; "the country is an economic backwater" n08502672 a remote and undeveloped area n08502797 an eroded and barren region in southwestern South Dakota and northwestern Nebraska n08503004 a small country (especially in Central America) that is politically unstable and whose economy is dominated by foreign companies and depends on one export (such as bananas) n08503238 a region of northern Africa on the Mediterranean coast between Egypt and Gibraltar; was used as a base for pirates from the 16th to 19th centuries n08503477 the Mediterranean coast of northern Africa that was famous for its Moorish pirates n08503639 a part of a city that is notorious for gambling dens and brothels and saloons and riotous night life (especially the waterfront of San Francisco after the gold rush of 1849); "we'll tolerate no Barbary Coast in this city!" n08503921 an ancient country in northwestern Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; was absorbed into the Roman Empire by the end of the 1st century BC n08504151 an ancient city in Bithynia; founded in the 4th century BC and flourished under the Romans; the Nicene Creed was adopted there in 325 n08504375 an ancient region of northeastern Africa (southern Egypt and northern Sudan) on the Nile; much of Nubia is now under Lake Nasser n08504594 an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation; "the barrens of central Africa"; "the trackless wastes of the desert" n08504851 a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation n08505018 a large wilderness area n08505110 the bush country of the interior of Australia n08505265 the remote outback of Australia; unpopulated desert country n08505402 a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country; "the individualism of the frontier in Andrew Jackson's day" n08505573 arid land with little or no vegetation n08506347 a region much like a desert but usually located between a desert and the surrounding regions n08506496 a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface) n08506641 a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought; "they made a tour of Civil War battlefields" n08506932 (New Testament) the scene of the final battle between the kings of the Earth at the end of the world n08507109 (Arthurian legend) the battlefield where King Arthur was mortally wounded n08507255 a region in which explosives mines have been placed n08507381 a regular route for a sentry or policeman; "in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name" n08507558 the place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the Italian beginning of the Renaissance"; "Jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River"; "communism's Russian root" n08508105 the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues); "he prefers shoes of Italian derivation"; "music of Turkish derivation" n08508361 a point at which water issues forth n08508449 the source of water from which a stream arises; "they tracked him back toward the head of the stream" n08508629 the source of a river; "the headwaters of the Nile" n08508736 the source of water for a well n08508834 a place from which an enterprise or expedition is launched; "one day when I was at a suitable jumping-off place I decided to see if I could find him"; "my point of departure was San Francisco" n08509111 a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival n08509251 an area in a city with large modern buildings that is perceived as dangerous and unpleasant n08509442 an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic n08509786 an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found; "a belt of high pressure" n08510030 southern and midwestern United States where Protestant fundamentalism is dominant n08510169 the country where you were born n08510350 the place where someone was born n08510456 where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence; "the birthplace of civilization" n08510666 a surface forming part of the outside of an object; "he examined all sides of the crystal"; "dew dripped from the face of the leaf" n08511017 (nautical) at the ends of the transverse deck beams of a vessel; "on her beam-ends" means heeled over on the side so that the deck is almost vertical n08511241 the lower side of anything n08511473 lower side; "the underbellies of clouds" n08511570 the lower part of anything; "curled up on the foot of the bed"; "the foot of the page"; "the foot of the list"; "the foot of the mountain" n08511777 (anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment; "the base of the skull" n08511970 the lowest part of anything; "they started at the bottom of the hill" n08512182 the absolute bottom n08512259 the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something n08512736 a line that indicates a boundary n08513072 an archaic term for a boundary n08513163 district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area; "the Welsh marches between England and Wales" n08513417 an area that has been taken over and is controlled and corrupted by drug cartels and where law enforcement is effectively nonexistent; "this Mexican town has become a narco-state that ships 100 pounds of cocaine to the United States every day" n08513718 any area set aside for a particular purpose; "who owns this place?"; "the president was concerned about the property across from the White House" n08514034 a place where some particular activity is concentrated; "they received messages from several centers" n08514233 a place where a group of people with the same interest or occupation are concentrated; "a nudist colony"; "an artists' colony" n08514412 a center that provides information and control; "the nerve center of the diamond industry is in Amsterdam" n08514592 the boundary line encompassing an area or object; "he had walked the full circumference of his land"; "a danger to all races over the whole circumference of the globe" n08514865 a boundary line created by a fence n08514975 the border marking the boundaries of the land that Israel won in its 1948 war of independence n08515126 a 450-mile line that is supposed to indicate the boundary between the part of Kashmir controlled by India and the part controlled by Pakistan n08515349 the boundary line between two pieces of property n08515457 the boundary between two states n08515581 the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania; symbolic dividing line between North and South before the American Civil War n08515817 the boundary between two districts n08515911 the boundary between two counties n08516002 the boundary of a city n08516080 the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk" n08516260 line across a billiard table behind which the cue balls are placed at the start of a game n08516431 an area in a town that has been devastated by bombs; "they opened a parking lot on the bomb site" n08516584 the center of the Earth n08516660 a field of closely mowed turf for playing bowls n08516767 a geographic region serving as the principal source of grain n08516885 a place where animals breed n08517010 a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy n08517127 the edge of a steep place n08517204 the area over which a radio or tv transmission can be received n08517327 a small neutral state between two rival powers n08517449 the center of a target n08517554 the route regularly followed by a passenger bus n08517676 a place on a bus route where buses stop to discharge and take on passengers n08517825 a place (as at a frontier) where travellers are stopped for inspection and clearance n08517966 a place where taxis park while awaiting customers; "in England the place where taxis wait to be hired is called a `taxi rank'" n08518171 a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent n08518374 a field on which the buildings of a university are situated n08518505 a seat of government n08518747 a center that is associated more than any other with some activity or product; "the crime capital of Italy"; "the drug capital of Columbia" n08518940 the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flood control in the Missouri basin" n08519299 a storage site (such as a small reservoir) that delays the flow of water downstream n08519444 a storage site similar to a detention basin but the water in storage is permanently obstructed from flowing downstream n08519624 a large region between the Black and Caspian seas that contains the Caucasus Mountains; oil is its major resource n08519916 a geographical region to the south of the Caucasus Mountains and to the north of Turkey that comprises Georgia and Armenia and Azerbaijan n08520190 the great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles n08520401 a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere) n08520728 (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic n08520958 (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Pisces n08521112 (astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Virgo n08521267 the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected n08521623 a tract of land used for burials n08521816 a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure n08522287 (physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object n08522518 the point within something at which gravity can be considered to act; in uniform gravity it is equal to the center of mass n08522742 the center of gravity of a floating object n08522872 point representing the mean position of the matter in a body n08523064 (astronomy) the common center of mass around which two or more bodies revolve n08523217 the center of mass of an object of uniform density n08523340 point where the hairline meets the midpoint of the forehead n08523483 an area that is approximately central within some larger region; "it is in the center of town"; "they ran forward into the heart of the struggle"; "they were in the eye of the storm" n08524021 the central area on a theater stage n08524130 the central part of a city n08524262 the center of an object; "the ball has a titanium core" n08524404 the center point or middle of something; "the Incas believed that Cuzco was the navel of the universe" n08524572 the central area or place of lowest barometric pressure within a storm n08524735 a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city" n08537708 a very large urban complex (usually involving several cities and towns) n08537837 a district of a town or city n08538426 a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes n08538584 a precinct in which law enforcement is the responsibility of particular police force n08538730 one of several districts into which a city or town is divided for voting; each contains one polling place n08538917 a place where voters go to cast their votes in an election n08539072 the central area or commercial center of a town or city; "the heart of Birmingham's downtown" n08539276 outlying areas (as of a city or town); "they lived on the outskirts of Houston"; "they mingled in the outskirts of the crowd" n08539457 an outer adjacent area of any place n08539557 a city district (originally in New York) where composers and publishers of popular music do business n08539717 an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities n08539893 monotonous urban sprawl of standardized buildings n08540016 an English town that forms the constituency of a member of parliament n08540193 a borough in Scotland n08540266 a sparsely populated borough in which all or most of the land is owned by a single family n08540416 an English parliamentary constituency with few electors n08540532 one of the administrative divisions of a large city n08540770 a small administrative division of a country n08540903 an incorporated administrative district established by state charter; "the city raised the tax rate" n08541130 the limits of the area occupied by a city or town n08541288 a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area n08541454 a region of western Antarctica along the southeastern shore of the Weddell Sea n08541609 the smallest administrative district of several European countries n08541841 any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude n08542081 any of the geographical zones loosely divided according to prevailing climate and latitude n08542304 a pasture subject to common use n08542403 the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico) n08542634 a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers); "Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers" n08542884 a territorial division of a state; entitled to elect one member to the United States House of Representatives n08543081 the part of a city where financial institutions are centered n08543223 a center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve; "the playground is the hub of parental supervision"; "the airport is the economic hub of the area" n08543496 the center of a city n08543625 the older and more populated and (usually) poorer central section of a city n08543776 a point of congestion or blockage; "the bridge is always a chokepoint at rush hour" n08543916 the midwestern states where corn is grown; Iowa and Illinois are excellent for raising corn and corn-fed livestock n08544125 the hard cylindrical core that bears the kernels of an ear of corn n08544275 the point where two lines meet or intersect; "the corners of a rectangle" n08544419 a place off to the side of an area; "he tripled to the rightfield corner"; "the southeastern corner of the Mediterranean" n08544593 a remote area; "in many corners of the world they still practice slavery" n08544719 a field planted with corn n08544813 the territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several European countries" n08546183 (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government; "the county has a population of 12,345 people" n08546870 (United States) the largest administrative district within a state; "the county plans to build a new road" n08547048 the territory of a count palatine n08547143 the town or city that is the seat of government for a county n08547300 the town or city that is the seat of government for a shire n08547468 a pasture for cows n08547544 the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave n08547655 line marking the upper limit of tree growth in mountains or northern latitudes n08547816 the line on a mountain above which there is perpetual snow and ice n08547938 a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect n08548065 a section created by a plane cutting a solid perpendicular to its longest axis n08548239 (astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon n08548415 a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers n08548605 a vertical section of soil from the ground surface to the parent rock n08548733 the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France) n08548924 the point at which an orbit crosses the ecliptic plane going south n08549070 a district that has been developed to serve some purpose; "such land is practical for small park developments" n08549292 a poor densely populated city district occupied by a minority ethnic group linked together by economic hardship and social restrictions n08549480 a residential area of similar dwellings built by property developers and usually under a single management; "they live in the new housing development" n08549733 a residential area where the houses were all planned and built at the same time n08549911 a housing development that is publicly funded and administered for low-income families n08550076 the site of an archeological exploration; "they set up camp next to the dig" n08550364 the jurisdiction or office of an abbot n08550455 the territorial jurisdiction of an archbishop n08550560 the territorial jurisdiction of an archdeacon n08550664 the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction n08550766 the territorial jurisdiction of a caliph n08550862 the diocese of an archbishop n08550966 the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop n08551177 a region whose population is affected by a general disaster n08551296 a diocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church n08551420 the entire land, sea, and air area that may become or is directly involved in war operations n08551628 a region in which active military operations are in progress; "the army was in the field awaiting action"; "he served in the Vietnam theater for three years" n08551984 the part of the theater of war not included in the theater of operations n08552138 a region marked off for administrative or other purposes n08553132 an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it n08553280 a district set apart as the seat of government of a federation n08553424 a territory under the jurisdiction of a count palatine n08553535 a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences n08553887 a residential district that is planned for a certain class of residents n08554040 a planned community for residents who have retired from an active working life n08554206 a residential part of town away from the central commercial district n08554346 a district with many brothels n08554440 a residential district located on the outskirts of a city n08554762 a residential area outside of a city and beyond suburbia n08554872 a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area n08555001 a community where many commuters live n08555102 a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city; "in Faubourg Sainte-Marie" n08555333 a wealthy residential suburb n08555443 a residential district occupied primarily with tenement houses n08555569 the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth n08555710 low space beneath a floor of a building; gives workers access to wiring or plumbing n08555883 (computer science) the space available on a magnetic disk n08556065 (computer science) the disk space required for information that is not data but is used for location and timing n08556266 the disk space that is set aside for virtual memory n08556386 a distant region; "I could see it in the distance" n08556491 territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land" n08556950 the domain controlled by an archduke or archduchess n08557057 the domain of a baron n08557131 the domain controlled by a duke or duchess n08557271 the domain controlled by an earl or count or countess n08557396 the domain controlled by an emir n08557482 the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised n08557754 the domain controlled by a feudal lord n08557864 the domain controlled by a grand duke or grand duchess n08557976 the domain controlled by a viscount or viscountess n08558082 the realm of a khan n08558155 the domain ruled by a king or queen n08558289 (Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur's kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there n08558488 territory ruled by a prince n08558661 the spiritual domain over which God is sovereign n08558770 the domain ruled by a sheik n08558882 the domain of a suzerain n08558963 any address at which you dwell more than temporarily; "a person can have several residences" n08559155 (law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time; "what's his legal residence?" n08559508 where you live at a particular time; "deliver the package to my home"; "he doesn't have a home to go to"; "your place or mine?" n08559766 a place where you are just as comfortable and content as if you were home n08559922 the address at which a business is located n08560027 a piece of land where waste materials are dumped n08560295 a holiday resort offering ranch activities (riding and camping) n08560415 a resort that caters to newlyweds; "Niagra Falls is a well-known honeymoon resort" n08560560 (archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement n08560785 the range within which a voice can be heard; "the children were told to stay within earshot" n08560952 the range of the eye; "they were soon out of view" n08561081 a location in the northern part of a country, region, or city n08561230 a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city n08561351 a location in the eastern part of a country, region, or city n08561462 a location in the southeastern part of a country, region, or city n08561583 a location in the southern part of a country, region, or city n08561714 a location in the southwestern part of a country, region, or city n08561835 a location in the western part of a country, region, or city n08561946 a location in the northwestern part of a country, region, or city n08562067 the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell); "it was hell on earth" n08562243 the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia n08562454 the regions of the world that were known to Europeans before the discovery of the Americas n08562620 the countries of Asia n08562757 a popular expression for the countries of eastern Asia (usually including China and Mongolia and Taiwan and Japan and Korea and Indochina and eastern Siberia) n08562990 any region lying in or toward the north n08563085 any region lying in or toward the south n08563180 the region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of the Mississippi River n08563478 the southeastern region of the United States n08563627 the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado n08563990 the northeastern region of the United States n08564139 the northwestern region of the United States n08564307 the north central region of the United States (sometimes called the heartland or the breadbasket of America) n08564739 a region of the northwestern United States usually including Washington and Oregon and sometimes southwestern British Columbia n08565006 urban areas in New England and Midwest characterized by concentrations of declining industries (steel or textiles) n08565214 the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator; "all of the planets rotate the sun in approximately the same ecliptic" n08565506 any place of complete bliss and delight and peace n08565701 the boundary of a surface n08565894 a boundary marking the extremities of something; "the end of town" n08566028 either extremity of something that has length; "the end of the pier"; "she knotted the end of the thread"; "they rode to the end of the line"; "the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix" n08566554 a place where something ends or is complete n08566707 the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object; "one end of the box was marked `This side up'" n08566884 one of two places from which people are communicating to each other; "the phone rang at the other end"; "both ends wrote at the same time" n08567072 a region of Antarctica between Queen Maud Land and Wilkes Land; claimed by Australia n08567235 the area in which something exists or lives; "the country--the flat agricultural surround" n08567600 a geographical area in central New York State that is named for a series of narrow glacial lakes that lie parallel in a north-south direction n08567877 the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey); "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view" n08568142 the surrounding environment; "fish require an aqueous medium" n08568256 the context and environment in which something is set; "the perfect setting for a ghost story" n08568430 a setting for a work of art or literature; "the scenario is France during the Reign of Terror" n08568579 the most favorable environment for a plant or animal; "water is the element of fishes" n08568719 an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles; "the equator is the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres" n08568978 the outermost or farthest region or point n08569165 the point located farthest from the middle of something n08569319 the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short n08569482 a rural area where farming is practiced n08569591 (geology) line determined by the intersection of a geological fault and the earth's surface n08569777 somewhere (away from a studio or office or library or laboratory) where practical work is done or data is collected; "anthropologists do much of their work in the field" n08569998 a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed; "he planted a field of wheat" n08570242 the area that a weapon or group of weapons can cover effectively with gun fire from a given position n08570402 a tract of land cleared for some special purposes (recreation or burial etc.) n08570533 an area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges n08570634 a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay n08570758 a piece of land prepared for playing a game; "the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field" n08571139 the part of a city where medical facilities are centered n08571275 (sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse) n08571459 a line indicating the location of the finish of a race n08571642 a narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire n08571799 the line from which soldiers deliver fire n08571898 an open-air street market for inexpensive or secondhand articles n08572020 a street in central London where newspaper offices are situated n08572162 (theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains) n08572335 a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section n08572467 the part in the front or nearest the viewer; "he was in the forefront"; "he was at the head of the column" n08572726 lines through 1st and 3rd base indicating the boundaries of a baseball field n08572877 a line across a bowling alley that a bowler must not cross n08573010 a line from which basketball players take penalty shots n08573140 the lines a baseball player must follow while running the bases n08573258 the part of the Earth's surface forming a cap over a pole; characterized by frigid climate n08573472 the side that is forward or prominent n08573674 the line along which opposing armies face each other n08573842 an accumulation of refuse and discarded matter n08574038 a location where toxic wastes can be or have been disposed of (often illegally) n08574216 a favorite haunt where people gather n08574314 a demarcated area of the Earth n08578032 the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake n08578174 a region subject to dust storms; especially the central region of United States subject to dust storms in the 1930s n08578364 an area of the Earth determined by distribution of flora and fauna n08578517 a region including the bottom of the sea and the littoral zones n08578706 a point on the surface of the Earth n08578951 formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live; "the Warsaw ghetto" n08579134 a line marking each end of the playing field or pitch; where the goals stand n08579266 a district where gold is mined n08579352 a field where grain is grown n08579487 a circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the center n08579780 an area of closely cropped grass surrounding the hole on a golf course; "the ball rolled across the green and into the bunker" n08580011 a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city n08580134 a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle); "they gained ground step by step"; "they fought to regain the lost ground" n08580326 the point of detonation (or above or below) of a nuclear weapon n08580447 the site of the World Trade Center before it was destroyed n08580583 the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs; "a marine habitat"; "he felt safe on his home grounds" n08580803 the native habitat or home of an animal or plant n08580944 a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress n08581122 a street in central London where the consulting rooms of many physicians and surgeons are located n08581299 a place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions (especially fish eggs); "the park authorities operated a trout hatchery" n08581503 a frequently visited place n08581699 an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room); "they sat on the hearth and warmed themselves before the fire" n08581897 the central region of a country or continent; especially a region that is important to a country or to a culture n08582065 an area in which game is hunted n08582157 the lowest region of the ionosphere (35 to 50 miles up) that reflects low-frequency radio waves n08582337 the highest region of the ionosphere (from 90 to 600 miles up) which contains the highest concentration of free electrons and is most useful for long-range radio transmission n08582613 a region of the ionosphere (from 50 to 90 miles up) that reflects radio waves of medium length n08582837 any place of pain and turmoil; "the hell of battle"; "the inferno of the engine room"; "when you're alone Christmas is the pits"; n08583095 half of the terrestrial globe n08583292 the line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat n08583455 a breeding ground for herons; a heron rookery n08583554 the line formed by the lower edge of hip-length garment n08583682 the line formed by measuring the hip at its greatest part n08583793 a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property) n08583994 a drop used for the clandestine exchange of intelligence information; "a dead drop avoids the need for an intelligence officer and a spy to be present at the same time" n08584218 a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws n08584361 a place suitable for lurking n08584449 a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself) n08584618 a high place; "they stood on high and observed the countryside"; "he doesn't like heights" n08584787 the peak of a hill; "the sun set behind the brow of distant hills" n08584914 a small unpretentious out-of-the-way place; "his office was a hole-in-the-wall" n08585056 a sacred place of pilgrimage n08585158 place where something began and flourished; "the United States is the home of basketball" n08585298 a concentrated source (especially of radiation or pollution) that is spatially constricted n08585447 the beginning of a trail n08585540 the area in which an animal normally ranges n08585657 the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet n08585846 the great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth n08586036 either of two belts or regions near 30 degrees north or 30 degrees south; characterized by calms and light-baffling winds n08586218 a point of relatively intense heat or radiation n08586330 a place of political unrest and potential violence; "the United States cannot police all of the world's hot spots" n08586509 the angular distance along the celestial equator from the observer's meridian to the hour circle of a given celestial body n08586688 a great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through both celestial poles n08586825 the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located n08586978 a field where junk is collected and stored for resale n08587086 the jurisdiction of a justiciar n08587174 a district that is reserved for particular purpose n08587328 a reservation set aside for the use of Indians n08587439 a reservation where animals are protected n08587571 a preserve on which hunting is permitted during certain months of the year n08587709 a district whose public schools are administered together n08587828 a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county n08587985 a tract of land at a distance from city center that is designed for a cluster of businesses and factories n08588152 the inner or enclosed surface of something n08588294 the region that is inside of something n08588486 the hollow inside of something; "in the belly of the ship" n08588596 the interior part of a country n08588699 the location of something surrounded by other things; "in the midst of the crowd" n08588840 the innermost parts n08588916 the outer region of the Earth's atmosphere; contains a high concentration of free electrons n08589140 a region that is related ethnically or historically to one country but is controlled politically by another n08589351 (meteorology)an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time n08589532 an isogram connecting points at which something occurs or arrives at the same time n08589670 an isogram connecting points of equal magnetic inclination n08589801 a line drawn on a map connecting points having the same numerical value of some variable n08590055 an isogram connecting points receiving equal amounts of sunshine n08590172 (meteorology) an isogram connecting points having the same temperature at a given time n08590369 in law; the territory within which power can be exercised n08590719 range of jurisdiction or influence; "a bureaucracy...chiefly concerned with turf...and protecting the retirement system" n08590909 (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court; "he hit a jump shot from the top of the key"; "he dominates play in the paint" n08591269 a country with a king as head of state n08591399 the habitation of wild animals n08591486 a place for launching pads n08591592 a field of cultivated and mowed grass n08591680 a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another n08592165 (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base; "he took a long lead off first" n08592352 the side of something that is sheltered from the wind n08592494 (astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planet n08592656 the boundary of a specific area n08592898 the limit on the upper (or northernmost) side of something n08593014 the limit on the lower (or southernmost) side of something n08593130 as far as something can go n08593262 a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent n08593924 in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area n08594286 a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops); "they attacked the enemy's line" n08594543 place where airplanes are parked and the maintenance hangars (but not the runways or taxiways) n08594714 a line formed by troops or ships prepared to deliver or receive an attack n08594886 (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy n08595054 the line along which warring troops meet n08595171 the path along which a freely moving object travels through the air n08595299 the route along which a column advances n08595398 an imaginary straight line along which an observer looks n08595531 the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself n08595720 an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator n08595958 an imaginary line around the moon parallel to its equator n08596076 the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean n08596214 a stop where carriers can be loaded and unloaded n08596336 waterlines to show the level the water should reach when the ship is properly loaded n08596519 a street in central London containing many of the major London banks n08596668 the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich n08596830 a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices n08597023 a square in central London where there is a memorial to Admiral Nelson n08597176 an elevated post affording a wide view n08597323 the region of northwest Africa comprising the Atlas Mountains and the coastlands of Morocco and Algeria and Tunisia n08597579 either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical n08597727 a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves n08597973 a cross-shaped monument set up in the marketplace of a town where public business is often conducted n08598132 the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right n08598301 land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows and is the dominant form of plant life n08598568 a place that attracts many visitors; "New York is a mecca for young artists" n08598696 an environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated n08598823 an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator; "all points on the same meridian have the same longitude" n08599174 a meridian that passes through the observer's zenith n08599292 meridian at zero degree longitude from which east and west are reckoned (usually the Greenwich longitude in England) n08599488 the meridian passing through Greenwich; was internationally adopted as the earth's zero of longitude in 1884 n08599662 an imaginary line passing through both magnetic poles of the Earth n08599792 an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian n08599976 one of a network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded n08600147 some point in the air; above ground level; "the planes collided in midair" n08600274 the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right n08600443 an important site that is marked and preserved as public property n08600618 a tract of low muddy land near an estuary; covered at high tide and exposed at low tide n08600760 the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected n08600992 a tract of land declared by the national government to be public property n08602037 a national park in Maine showing marine erosion and glaciation; includes seashore and also the highest point on the Atlantic coast n08602254 a national park in Utah including mountains and the Colorado River gorge and huge rock formations caused by erosion n08602456 a national park in South Dakota having multicolored peaks and spires resulting from erosion; fossil sites n08602650 a triangular area in southwestern Texas on the Mexican border; formed by a bend in the Rio Grande n08602822 a large national park in Texas featuring mountains and desert and canyons and wildlife n08602997 a national park in Florida having underwater coral reefs and marine life n08603158 a national park in Utah having multicolored rock erosions n08603308 a national park in Utah having rock formations and ancient cliff dwellings; canyons of the Green River and the Colorado River n08603525 a national park in Utah having colorful rock formations and desert plants and wildlife n08603704 a national park in New Mexico featuring what is probably the world's largest cavern with spectacular underground formations n08603924 a national park in California featuring sea birds and marine life n08604085 a national park in Oregon having the deepest lake in the United States in the crater of an extinct volcano n08604283 a large national park in Alaska having peaks of the Alaska Range (including Mount McKinley) and the huge Denali fault n08604487 a national park in Florida containing an immense subtropical wilderness with mangrove swamps and rare birds and wild animals n08604721 a large national park in Alaska featuring the Great Mendenhall Glacier n08604891 a national park in Arizona including the mile deep canyon of the Colorado River which shows geologic features and fossil plants and animals n08605123 a national park in Wyoming featuring mountains n08605261 a national park in Tennessee and North Carolina that includes the highest mountain in the eastern United States n08605493 a national park in Texas that has the highest point in Texas; includes desert wilderness and the ancient Apache hunting grounds n08605720 a national park in Hawaii including a dormant volcano n08605863 a national park in Hawaii featuring active volcanoes n08606012 a national park in Arkansas featuring ancient hot springs; bathing is said to have therapeutic effects n08606206 a national park on an island in Michigan; includes prehistoric iron mines n08606370 a national park in Alaska featuring mountains n08606502 a national park in Alaska having mountains and whale watching and ancient Indian copper mines n08606688 a national park in California that has giant sequoia trees and alpine lakes and glaciers n08606869 a national park in Alaska having mountains and forests and tundra and sand dunes and archeological sites n08607066 a national park in Alaska having Eskimo and Athapaskan archeological sites n08607231 a national park in California having mountains and volcanic lakes and hot springs n08607408 a national park in Kentucky having a large cavern and an underground river n08607575 a national park in Colorado containing prehistoric cliff dwellings; semiarid landscape n08607752 a national park in Washington having mountain terrain featuring glaciers and alpine lakes and streams and swamps n08607957 a national park in Washington that is an alpine wilderness area featuring gold rush and logging campsites n08608157 a national park in Washington having rain forests of giant evergreens n08608314 a national park in Arizona having the world's largest collection of petrified coniferous trees n08608505 a national park in Oklahoma having mineral springs n08608641 a national park in California featuring a redwood forest and Pacific Ocean coastline n08608813 a national park in Colorado having mountains and lakes and streams and forests n08608986 a national park in California that includes Mount Whitney n08609131 a national park in Virginia for the Blue Ridge Mountains n08609278 a national park in North Dakota that includes the site of former President Theodore Roosevelt's ranch n08609487 a national park in the Virgin Islands having tropical plants and animals; sandy beaches and coral reefs n08609685 a national park in Minnesota having ancient rock outcroppings and evergreen forests n08609858 a national park in South Dakota featuring bison herds and limestone caverns n08610023 the side of something that is toward the wind n08610141 the largest national park of the United States; located in Alaska n08610305 the first national park in the United States; located in the border area between Wyoming and Montana and Idaho; spectacular wilderness; famous for Old Faithful geyser and for buffalo and bears n08610646 a national park in California famous for its waterfalls and rock formations n08610810 a national park in Utah having huge canyons and gorges carved by mountain rivers n08610975 a place suitable for nesting n08611063 an area that is dangerous or impossible to enter or to which entry is forbidden n08611218 an unoccupied area between the front lines of opposing armies n08611339 the center point on a shield n08611421 a space where automobiles are not allowed to park n08611532 the celestial pole above the northern hemisphere; near Polaris n08611662 the hemisphere that is to the north of the equator n08611836 the northernmost point of the Earth's axis n08611954 the country of origin of an immigrant n08612049 the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another; "he plotted the orbit of the moon" n08612340 the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom n08612498 a circular orbit around the Earth having a period of 24 hours n08612644 a geosynchronous orbit that is fixed with respect to a position on the Earth n08612786 the line that appears to bound an object n08613000 the outline of a coast n08613078 the route taken when delivering newspapers every day n08613202 an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side) n08613345 an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow) n08613472 the outer side or surface of something n08613593 the region that is outside of something n08613733 where the air is unconfined; "he wanted to get outdoors a little"; "the concert was held in the open air"; "camping in the open" n08613985 a station in a remote or sparsely populated location n08614104 a high place affording a good view n08614229 an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown n08614357 a relatively narrow strip of land projecting from some larger area; "Wheeling is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia" n08614545 an area for holding parades n08614632 an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses n08614746 the place at a fair or carnival where sideshows and similar amusements are located n08614900 a tract of ground free of obstacles to movement n08615001 the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor n08615149 a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property; "there are laws that protect the wildlife in this park" n08615374 a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area; "they went for a walk in the park" n08615638 a lot where cars are parked n08615810 a space where an automobile can be parked n08615926 the local environment; "he hasn't been seen around these parts in years" n08616050 a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock n08616311 an established line of travel or access n08616872 the most direct route; "he made a beeline for the bathroom" n08616985 an established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to; "she's a familiar name on the club circuit"; "on the lecture circuit"; "the judge makes a circuit of the courts in his district"; "the international tennis circuit" n08617311 a diagonal path n08617399 a route over which supplies can be delivered n08617516 the path of a missile discharged from a firearm n08617622 the geographic route along which birds customarily migrate n08617751 the usual course taken by vessels through a harbor or coastal waters n08617873 the jurisdiction of a patriarch n08617963 the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit" n08618379 (astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited n08618669 periapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is nearest to the Earth n08618831 periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun n08619006 periapsis in orbit around Jupiter n08619112 periapsis in orbit around the moon n08619250 a breeding ground for epidemic disease n08619343 a tract of land set aside for picnicking n08619457 a lofty peak n08619524 a treeless grassy plain n08619620 an open area at the meeting of two or more streets n08619795 a public square with room for pedestrians; "they met at Elm Plaza"; "Grosvenor Place" n08619949 an area where tollbooths are located n08620061 the precise location of something; a spatially limited location; "she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street" n08620763 point of contact between two objects or parts n08620881 one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface n08621099 one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere n08621283 the most favorable position at the start of a race n08621393 the place where people vote n08621472 the first or highest or most important or most ostentatious place n08621598 the particular portion of space occupied by something; "he put the lamp back in its place" n08622201 the appropriate or customary location; "the cars were in position" n08622340 any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point n08622586 a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons n08622763 (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun) n08622950 physical position in relation to the surroundings; "the sites are determined by highly specific sequences of nucleotides" n08623260 the part of an enzyme or antibody where the chemical reaction occurs n08623424 a situation of being uncomfortably close to someone or something n08623568 the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome n08623676 the specific site in the body where an infection originates n08623800 the specific sites at which a restriction enzyme will cleave DNA n08623927 the physical position of something; "he changed the setting on the thermostat" n08624095 a side-by-side position n08624196 position or manner in which something is situated n08624385 the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station" n08624656 a vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk); "he was employed to see that his paper's news pitches were not trespassed upon by rival vendors" n08624891 the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape; "the church steeple provided a convenient landmark" n08625073 location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east; "he stood on the right" n08625297 the part of the stage on the actor's right as the actor faces the audience n08625462 location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east; "she stood on the left" n08625684 the part of the stage on the actor's left as the actor faces the audience n08625846 the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer; "he stood at the back of the stage"; "it was hidden in the rear of the store" n08626080 the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer; "he walked to the front of the stage" n08626283 an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government n08626522 a planned urban community created in a rural or undeveloped area and designed to be self-sufficient with its own housing and education and commerce and recreation n08626758 an elevated place serving as a seat n08626845 a cemetery for unknown or indigent people n08626947 the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire) n08627161 land and the buildings on it; "bread is baked on the premises"; "the were evicted from the premises" n08627316 a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty n08627554 the area enclosed by two perpendicular radii of a circle n08627665 any of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes n08627805 a quarter of the circumference of a circle n08627919 a district of a city having some distinguishing character; "the Latin Quarter" n08628141 an older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa; the quarter in which the citadel is located n08628308 the ancient quarter of many cities in northern Africa n08628414 a region of Antarctica between Enderby Land and the Weddell Sea; claimed by Norway n08628578 a circular region whose area is indicated by the length of its radius; "they located it within a radius of 2 miles" n08628746 an area that has little precipitation because some barrier causes the winds to lose their moisture before reaching it n08628921 the limits within which something can be effective; "range of motion"; "he was beyond the reach of their fire" n08629199 a large tract of grassy open land on which livestock can graze; "they used to drive the cattle across the open range every spring"; "he dreamed of a home on the range" n08629508 the side of an object that is opposite its front; "his room was toward the rear of the hotel" n08629746 direction toward the rear; "his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions" n08629922 a line that is colored red and that bisects an ice hockey rink n08630039 the extended spatial location of something; "the farming regions of France"; "religions in all parts of the world"; "regions of outer space" n08630985 a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth; "penguins inhabit the polar regions" n08631531 a territory that is controlled by a ruling state n08631750 any two places or regions on diametrically opposite sides of the Earth; "the North Pole and the South Pole are antipodes" n08631945 the distance that a rifle bullet will carry; "the target was out of rifle range" n08632096 an unknown and unexplored region; "they came like angels out the unknown" n08632258 an area where troops and equipment in transit are assembled before a military operation n08632423 a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water; "finally broke out of the forest into the open" n08632678 a line on a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle; the path taken by a ship or plane that maintains a constant compass direction n08632894 (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere n08633191 (astronomy) the equatorial coordinate specifying the angle, measured eastward along the celestial equator, from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the hour circle that passes through an object in the sky; usually expressed in hours and minutes and seconds; used with declination to specify positions on the celestial sphere; "one hour of right ascension equals fifteen degrees" n08633683 the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water n08633851 the waterfront of a seaside town n08633957 a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country n08637771 a port where merchandise can be imported and then exported without paying import duties; "Bahrain has been an entrepot of trade between Arabia and India since the second millennium BC" n08638033 a port open on equal terms to all commercial vessels n08638141 the port from which a ship originates of where it is registered n08638260 a subsidiary port built in deeper water than the original port (but usually farther from the center of trade) n08638442 a port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise n08639058 a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo n08639367 a seaport where ships can take on supplies of coal n08639479 any port where a ship stops except its home port n08639586 an area adjoining a port where goods that are intended for reshipment can be received and stored without payment of duties n08639776 place for vessels to anchor n08639951 a port in China or Korea or Japan that once was open to foreign trade on the basis of a trading treaty n08640111 a place where a craft can be made fast n08640300 a partly sheltered anchorage n08640392 an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired n08640531 a hotel located in a resort area n08640739 an area where many people go for recreation n08640962 the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short n08641113 a surrounding or nearby region; "the plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville"; "it is a rugged locality"; "he always blames someone else in the immediate neighborhood"; "I will drop in on you the next time I am in this neck of the woods" n08641744 a rich neighborhood noted for expensive homes and luxurious living; usually along a coastal area; "Chicago's gold coast is along Lake Michigan" n08641944 (slang) a neighborhood n08642037 a general vicinity; "He comes from a place near Chicago" n08642145 a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block" n08642331 an area within a city or town that has some distinctive features (especially one forming a community); "an ethnic neighborhood" n08642517 the region close around a person or thing n08642632 the immediate proximity of someone or something; "she blushed in his presence"; "he sensed the presence of danger"; "he was well behaved in front of company" n08642870 a place where people meet; "he was waiting for them at the rendezvous" n08643015 a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet n08643267 (India) a place of religious retreat for Hindus n08643386 a place of religious retreat modeled after the Indian ashram n08643499 a retreat to the northwest of Washington that is used by the president of the United States n08643648 a sheltered and secluded place n08643729 a cosy or secluded retreat n08643806 a pleasant and secluded part of a garden; usually attached to a mansion n08643933 a safe place; "He ran to safety" n08644045 (nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship) n08644213 a dangerous place; "He moved out of danger" n08644327 a line beyond which it is dangerous to go n08644426 a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks) n08644552 the boundary in ancient times between Italy and Gaul; Caesar's crossing it with his army in 49 BC was an act of war n08644722 an area outside of cities and towns; "his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country" n08645033 rural regions n08645104 an uncultivated region covered with scrub vegetation n08645212 an area of open or forested country n08645318 a tract of open rolling country (especially upland) n08645420 an area of parkland where wild animals are kept and can be viewed by visitors driving through n08645571 a place of inviolable privacy; "he withdrew to his sanctum sanctorum, where the children could never go" n08645749 a vacant lot used by city boys to play games n08645847 a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions n08645963 the place where some action occurs; "the police returned to the scene of the crime" n08646188 an illuminated area; "he stepped into the light" n08646306 an unilluminated area; "he moved off into the darkness" n08646486 the scene of a duel n08646566 any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something; "All the world's a stage"--Shakespeare; "it set the stage for peaceful negotiations" n08646787 the appearance of a place n08646902 an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view n08647049 a view of the sea n08647121 the space where a division or parting occurs; "he hid in the separation between walls" n08647264 the yard associated with a school n08647354 the yard associated with a church n08647457 a place that is scoured (especially by running water) n08647616 a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane); "he booked their seats in advance"; "he sat in someone else's place" n08647945 a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised) n08648153 (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid n08648322 a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people; "no section of the nation is more ardent than the South"; "there are three synagogues in the Jewish section" n08648658 a portion of a military position n08648781 place on a highway providing garage services and eating and toilet facilities n08648917 a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty n08649067 an area where a number of shrubs are planted n08649167 a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure; "the hypotenuse of a right triangle is always the longest side" n08649345 a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location; "they always sat on the right side of the church"; "he never left my side" n08649711 space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person); "the doctor stood at her bedside" n08649873 the side on which your vision is limited or obstructed n08649984 the region adjacent to a boat dock n08650073 the side that is on the east n08650157 a position given by its location to the side of an object; "objections were voiced on every hand" n08650305 the side that is on the north n08650391 the part of a wharf that is next to a ship n08650507 the side that is on the south n08650593 the side that is on the west n08650677 line parallel to the goal lines where football linesmen line up at the start of each play in American football; "the runner was tackled at the line of scrimmage" n08650919 the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving the server must not step over this line n08651104 a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field n08651247 the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located); "a good site for the school" n08651735 the outline of objects seen against the sky n08651832 a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions n08652036 a city district inhabited by people living in huts and shanties n08652156 the district of a town frequented by loggers n08652256 a city district frequented by vagrants and alcoholics and addicts n08652376 a resort with lodging and facilities for skiing n08652480 a solitary place n08652551 the hemisphere to the south of the equator n08652717 the southernmost point of the Earth's axis n08652854 the celestial pole above the southern hemisphere n08652970 an area reserved for some particular purpose; "the laboratory's floor space" n08653314 the region above the ground; "her hand stopped in mid air"; "he threw the ball into the air" n08653474 a region that is devoid of matter n08653570 the geographical area in which one nation is very influential n08653706 the position where a thing or person stands n08653873 a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game n08654029 either of the sidelines in soccer or rugby n08654127 in football; line parallel to the goal lines indicating position on the field n08654260 a province in ancient Greece n08654360 the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation; "his state is in the deep south" n08655464 one of the 50 states of the United States n08656590 (nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty n08656750 an ancient megalithic monument in southern England; probably used for ritual purposes n08656893 a spot where something halts or pauses; "his next stop is Atlanta" n08657100 a stopping place on a journey; "there is a stopover to change planes in Chicago" n08657249 one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock) n08657748 a street in west central London famous for its theaters and hotels n08657887 any stratum or layer lying underneath another n08658001 any stratum or layer superimposed on another n08658118 a specific layer or stratum of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross section of land n08658309 a layer in a soil profile n08658469 the top layer of a soil profile; usually contains humus n08658612 immediately below the A-horizon; contains deposits of organic matter leached from surface soils n08658776 beneath the B-horizon and above the bedrock; consisting of weathered rock n08658918 a layer of rock with a particular composition (especially of fossils); for dating the stratum n08659076 a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit; "he worked in the coal beds" n08659242 a seam of coal n08659331 the part of a coal seam that is being cut n08659446 a geographic region (land or sea) under which something valuable is found; "the diamond fields of South Africa" n08659663 a region where there is coal underground n08659759 a region where there is natural gas underground n08659861 a region rich in petroleum deposits (especially one with producing oil wells) n08659993 the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect; "the corners of a cube" n08660146 a surface on which an organism grows or is attached; "the gardener talked about the proper substrate for acid-loving plants" n08660339 the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object; "they skimmed over the surface of the water"; "a brush small enough to clean every dental surface"; "the sun has no distinct surface" n08660817 an area used exclusively for storing petroleum in large tanks n08660934 the location of the target that is to be hit n08661063 the target of a projectile (as a bomb or missile) n08661170 a country or independent region where taxes are low n08661277 the starting place for each hole on a golf course; "they were waiting on the first tee" n08661467 a site where toxic wastes have been dumped and the Environmental Protection Agency has designated them to be cleaned up n08661697 a toxic waste area where the polluter could not be identified or the polluter refused to take action or pay for the cleanup n08661878 the part of the Earth's surface between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer or between the Antarctic Circle and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by temperate climate n08662155 Temperate Zone between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer n08662288 Temperate Zone between the Antarctic Circle and the Tropic of Capricorn n08662427 level space where heavy guns can be mounted behind the parapet at the top of a rampart n08662570 a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation; "the new nation is a testing ground for socioeconomic theories"; "Pakistan is a laboratory for studying the use of American troops to combat terrorism" n08662914 an amusement park that is organized around some theme (as the world of tomorrow) n08663051 the limit of a nation's territorial waters n08663156 the extreme end of something; especially something pointed n08663354 the highest or uppermost side of anything; "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted" n08663703 the top of a desk n08663774 the top of a (usually flat) roof n08663860 the upper part of anything; "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"; "the title should be written at the top of the first page" n08664184 the top of something; "the head of the stairs"; "the head of the page"; "the head of the list" n08664365 the extreme top or summit n08664443 a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic"; "a bright spot on a planet" n08665101 something resembling a pool of liquid; "he stood in a pool of light"; "his chair sat in a puddle of books and magazines" n08665281 the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate n08665504 an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city; "they drive through town on their way to work" n08671168 colloquial American term for a town; "I've lived in this burg all my life" n08671293 a town enjoying sudden prosperity n08671382 a small town in a cattle-raising area of western North America n08671509 a deserted settlement (especially in western United States) n08671644 the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence; "he never went back to his hometown again" n08671822 any small town (or the people who inhabit it); generally used to represent parochialism and materialism (after a novel by Sinclair Lewis); "Main Street will never vote for a liberal politician" n08672073 a (usually small) town where a public market is held at stated times n08672199 an administrative division of a county; "the town is responsible for snow removal" n08672397 a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections n08672562 an area where a group of families live together n08672738 a settlement smaller than a town n08673039 a native village in Malaysia n08673131 a village of huts for native Africans in southern Africa; usually surrounded by a stockade n08673273 a communal village built by Indians in the southwestern United States n08673395 an extended area of land n08674251 an area composed of subdivided lots n08674344 regions adjacent to the tropics n08674464 a tract of land containing explosive mines n08674563 a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential; "they decided to attack across the rocky terrain" n08674739 a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation; "a bean plot"; "a cabbage patch"; "a briar patch" n08674970 a parcel of land having fixed boundaries; "he bought a lot on the lake" n08675145 either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the Torrid Zone or tropics n08675538 a line of latitude about 23 degrees to the north of the equator n08675665 a line of latitude about 23 degrees to the south of the equator n08675795 a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations n08675967 a geographical area constituting a city or town n08676253 an urban area in a Spanish-speaking country n08676349 a Spanish-speaking quarter in a town or city (especially in the United States) n08676499 a parking lot where a dealer in used-cars displays cars for sale n08676622 a lot on which there are no permanent buildings n08676760 a belt of charged particles (resulting from cosmic rays) above the Earth trapped by the Earth's magnetic field n08676951 the point beyond which something disappears or ceases to exist n08677075 place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective) n08677250 a place from which something can be viewed; "from that vantage point he could survey the whole valley" n08677424 elevated open grassland in southern Africa n08677525 in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held n08677628 the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) n08677801 the highest point (of something); "at the peak of the pyramid" n08677991 a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the zenith and perpendicular to the horizon n08678151 a district or province governed by a viceroy n08678253 a mountainous area of Antarctica bounded by the Ross Sea and Wilkes Land n08678405 a village park consisting of a plot of grassy land n08678515 an overcrowded residential area n08678615 a health resort near a spring or at the seaside n08678783 a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel; often painted on the hull of a ship n08679011 a line marking the level reached by a body of water n08679167 a line marking the highest level reached n08679269 a line marking the lowest level reached n08679369 a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems n08679562 the watershed of a continent (especially the watershed of North America formed by a series of mountain ridges extending from Alaska to Mexico) n08679807 that part of the continental divide formed by the Rocky Mountains in the United States n08679972 a line leading to a place or point; "he looked the other direction"; "didn't know the way home" n08680237 a route followed by traders (usually in caravans) n08680363 an ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean (4,000 miles); followed by Marco Polo in the 13th century to reach Cathay n08680571 a water route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean along the northern coast of North America; Europeans since the 16th century had searched for a short route to the Far East before it was successfully traversed by Roald Amundsen (1903-1906) n08680888 the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies n08681084 the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails n08681222 general line of orientation; "the river takes a southern course"; "the northeastern trend of the coast" n08681422 in a direction parallel with lines of latitude n08681534 in a direction parallel with lines of longitude n08681649 the direction of the Kaaba toward which Muslims turn for their daily prayers n08681777 a general direction in which something tends to move; "the shoreward tendency of the current"; "the trend of the stock market" n08681966 (physics) an imaginary surface joining all points in space that are reached at the same instant by a wave propagating through a medium n08682188 a coastal region of Antarctica on the Indian Ocean to the south of Australia; most of the territory is claimed by Australia n08682389 the hemisphere that includes North America and South America n08682575 the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America n08682819 the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River n08683177 the western United States during its frontier period n08683286 a field planted with wheat n08683383 the general location where something is; "I questioned him about his whereabouts on the night of the crime" n08683548 a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition; "it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers" n08683841 a small area at a racecourse where awards are given to the owners of winning horses n08683986 the finishing line for a foot race; "he broke the tape in record time" n08684107 the finishing line on a racetrack n08684191 space allocated for your work (as in an office) n08684294 a tract of land enclosed for particular activities (sometimes paved and usually associated with buildings); "they opened a repair yard on the edge of town" n08684572 (formerly) an enclosed field for tilting contests n08684676 a tract of land where logs are accumulated n08684769 the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected n08685019 the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence n08685188 a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes n08685677 (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided n08686129 the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19 n08686332 the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20 n08686495 the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20 n08686658 the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 n08686821 the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22 n08686979 the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22 n08687150 the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 n08687345 the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21 n08687525 the ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21 n08687709 the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19 n08687884 the eleventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about January 20 to February 18 n08688076 the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20 n08688247 a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features n08688424 a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict n08688590 a military area where combat forces operate n08688779 a combat zone where military operations are coordinated (especially a designated area in international waters where the rights of neutrals are not respected by nations at war) n08689028 an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies; "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"; "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar" n08689357 a bridgehead seized by airborne troops n08689449 a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation; "the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead" n08689646 a city district known for its vice and high crime rate n08689771 the territory claimed by a juvenile gang as its own n08689873 a dangerous area n08689947 a zone from which military forces or operations or installations are prohibited; "tensions exist on both sides of the demilitarized zone separating North Korea and South Korea" n08690194 an agreed area where military supplies are dropped to ground troops n08690352 an area where a battle has occurred with many fatalities n08690479 (usually plural) an area where many people have died (usually by massacre or genocide during war or violent civil disturbance) n08690665 a city district where development receives special tax advantages n08690792 a part of the city far removed from the center; "they built a factory on the outskirts of the city" n08690974 (baseball) the area over home plate between a batter's knees and shoulders through which a pitch must pass in order to be called a strike n08691188 an area subject to tidal action n08691276 any of the 24 regions of the globe (loosely divided by longitude) throughout which the same standard time is used n08691445 a six million square mile area that includes the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern Pacific Ocean; includes the principal routes used by drug smugglers n08691669 the capital city of a nation n08695198 the capital city of a province n08695539 the capital city of a political subdivision of a country n08696737 the European mainland; "Englishmen like to visit the Continent but they wouldn't like to live there" n08696931 any one of the countries occupying the European continent n08697827 any one of the countries occupying Scandinavia n08698038 the Balkan countries collectively n08698126 any one of the countries on the Balkan Peninsula n08698379 any one of the countries occupying the African continent n08699426 a geographical area in eastern Africa n08699654 a republic in southwestern Africa on the south Atlantic coast (formerly called South West Africa); achieved independence from South Africa in 1990; the greater part of Namibia forms part of the high Namibian plateau of South Africa n08700133 capital of Namibia in the center of the country n08700255 any one of the nations occupying the Asian continent n08701161 an ancient country is eastern Asia Minor n08701296 an ancient country in central Asia Minor n08701410 an ancient country in western and central Asia Minor n08701555 an ancient city in south western Phrygia in Asia Minor; site of an early Christian Church n08701719 an ancient region of northern Asia Minor on the Black Sea; it reached its height under Mithridates VI but was later incorporated into the Roman Empire n08701942 a peninsula in southwestern Asia that forms the Asian part of Turkey n08702402 any one of the countries occupying the South American continent n08702805 any country on the North American continent n08703035 any one of the countries occupying Central America; these countries (except for Belize and Costa Rica) are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments n08703454 a mountainous landlocked country in central Asia; bordered by Iran to the west and Russia to the north and Pakistan to the east and south; "Soviet troops invaded Afghanistan in 1979" n08703972 a city in northwestern Afghanistan on the site of several ancient cities n08704116 a town in eastern Afghanistan (east of Kabul) n08704237 the capital and largest city of Afghanistan; located in eastern Afghanistan n08704409 a city in southern Afghanistan; an important trading center n08704554 a city in northern Afghanistan n08704665 an uncertain region on the east shore of the Adriatic where an ancient Indo-European people once lived n08704822 a republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula n08705091 the capital and largest city of Albania in the center of the country n08705251 port city in western Albania on the Adriatic n08705397 a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim; colonized by France in the 19th century but gained autonomy in the early 1960s n08706058 an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria n08706247 a port city of northeastern Algeria near the Tunisian border n08706399 a town in north central Algeria n08706502 a city in northern Algeria at the foot of the Atlas Mountains to the southwest of Algiers n08706663 a port city in northwestern Algeria and the country's 2nd largest city n08706823 a walled city in northeastern Algeria to the east of Algiers; was destroyed in warfare in the 4th century and rebuilt by Constantine I n08707035 a desert town in southeastern Algeria n08707145 an ancient Numidian town in northwestern Africa adjoining present-day Annaba in northeastern Algeria n08707332 a town in central Algeria n08707431 an ancient town founded by the Romans; noted for extensive and well-preserved ruins n08707587 a town in central Algeria in the Atlas Mountains n08707710 an ancient kingdom (later a Roman province) in North Africa in an area corresponding roughly to present-day Algeria n08707917 a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990 n08708304 port city on Atlantic coast; the capital and largest city of Angola n08708481 a city in the mountains in western Angola n08708609 a seaport on the Atlantic coast of Angola n08708742 a British colony in the West Indies n08708870 three small islands belonging to Ireland at the entrance to Galway Bay n08709038 region including the Caribbean Islands n08709399 a British colony in the Caribbean to the northwest of Jamaica; an international banking center n08709593 the capital of the Cayman Islands n08709704 a country in the northern Leeward Islands n08709945 the largest of the islands comprising Antigua and Barbuda n08710113 an island in Antigua and Barbuda n08710219 an island in Antigua and Barbuda n08710325 the capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda; located on the island of Antigua n08710535 a region whose eastern part is now Bangladesh and whose western part is included in India n08710678 a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort n08710873 the capital of Bermuda n08710951 an area in the western Atlantic Ocean where many ships and planes are supposed to have been mysteriously lost n08711143 an island belonging to Norway in the South Atlantic near the Antarctic Circle n08711300 a volcanic island in the Caribbean; in the West Indies n08711468 region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic n08711655 the border area where Argentina and Brazil and Paraguay meet; an active South American center for contraband and drug trafficking and money laundering; a suspected locale for Islamic extremist groups n08711974 a republic in southern South America; second largest country in South America n08712698 a port city in eastern Argentina to the southwest of Buenos Aires on an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean n08712876 capital and largest city of Argentina; located in eastern Argentina near Uruguay; Argentina's chief port and industrial and cultural center n08713136 a city in central Argentina; site of a university founded in 1613 n08713285 a city in Argentina, to the west of Buenos Aires n08713405 a port city on the Parana River in eastern central Argentina n08713539 an industrial suburb of Buenos Aires n08713655 the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina n08713772 a large peninsula in southeastern Europe containing the Balkan Mountain Range n08714132 a republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe n08714458 capital and largest city of Bulgaria located in western Bulgaria n08714624 a city in northeastern Bulgaria (north of Varna) that is the commercial center of an agricultural region n08714795 an ancient city in southern Bulgaria; commercial center of an agricultural region n08714966 a port city in northeastern Bulgaria on the Black Sea n08715110 a geographical division of Asia that includes Indochina plus Indonesia and the Philippines and Singapore n08715390 a mountainous republic in southeastern Asia on the Bay of Bengal; "much opium is grown in Myanmar" n08715777 the capital and largest city of Myanmar; located in the south near the Irrawaddy river delta n08715952 a city in central Myanmar to the north of Rangoon n08716076 a port city of southern Myanmar on the Gulf of Martaban n08716219 a landlocked republic in east central Africa on the northeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika n08716517 the capital and largest city of Burundi; "Usumbura was renamed Bujumbura when Burundi became independent in 1962" n08716738 a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946 n08717059 the capital and largest city of Kampuchea n08717209 a republic on the western coast of central Africa; was under French and British control until 1960 n08717510 the capital of Cameroon n08717629 the largest city of Cameroon n08717730 a group of islands in the Atlantic off of the coast of Senegal n08717915 an island country in the Atlantic off the coast of Senegal n08718094 the capital of Cape Verde on Sao Tiago Island n08718253 largest of the Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic Ocean n08718391 a group of over 100 islands in the southern Atlantic off the coast of Argentina; a British Crown Colony n08718577 a landlocked country in central Africa; formerly under French control; became independent in 1960 n08718801 the capital and largest city of the Central African Republic n08718962 an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India n08719100 a republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948 n08719465 the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka; has one of the largest harbors in the world; is located on the western coast of the island of Ceylon n08719705 a city of central Sri Lanka that was the last capital of the ancient kings of Ceylon; a resort and religious center n08719892 the independent state that the Tamil Tigers have fought for n08720037 a landlocked desert republic in north-central Africa; was under French control until 1960 n08720280 the capital and largest city of Chad; located in the southwestern on the Shari river n08720481 a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast n08721145 a port city on the Pacific in northern Chile n08721286 the largest Chilean island and the only one to be settled; located off south-central Chile n08721449 an industrial city in Chile to the south of Santiago n08721559 the capital and largest city of Chile; located in central Chile; one of the largest cities in South America n08721796 a city in southern Chile on the Strait of Magellan; the southernmost city in the world n08721961 a city in central Chile to the south of Concepcion n08722084 the chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile n08722270 a resort city on the Pacific in central Chile n08722394 an archipelago off southern South America; separated from the continent by the Strait of Magellan; islands are administered by Chile and by Argentina n08722645 a rocky headland belonging to Chile at the southernmost tip of South America (south of Tierra del Fuego) n08722844 a region in northeastern China n08723006 a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world n08724545 a historical region of central Asia that was a center for trade between the East and the West n08724726 capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city n08724972 a walled section of Beijing that encloses the palace that was formerly the residence of the emperor of China n08725161 a city in south-central China on the Chang Jiang; a commercial center for western China n08725336 a province in southern China n08725454 a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port n08725692 a province in north-central China; formerly part of the Silk Road to Turkistan and India and Persia n08725926 a populous province in northeastern China n08726072 a province in southeastern central China between the Nan Ling mountains and the Chang Jiang; noted for its timber and valuable mineral resources n08726305 a populous province of south central China n08726463 a province of southern China n08726582 the capital city of the Chinese province of Gansu on the Yellow River n08726745 an industrial conurbation in northeastern China on the southern end of the Liaodong Peninsula; it now includes the cities of Dalian and Lushun n08727003 a port and shipbuilding center in northeastern China on the Liaodong Peninsula; now a part of Luda n08727230 a city in east central China; the capital of ancient China during several dynasties n08727396 a major port city in northeastern China on the Liaodong Peninsula; now a part of Luda n08727606 a city of eastern China on Hangzhou Bay; regarded by Marco Polo as the finest city in the world n08727806 a walled city in southeastern China on the Gan Jiang n08727945 an industrial city in southern China n08728066 a city in eastern China on the Yangtze River; a former capital of China; the scene of a Japanese massacre in the 1930s n08728268 the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world n08728462 a city in northeastern China n08728595 an ancient city in northeastern China noted for coal mining and steel production n08728749 an industrial city of northeastern China in Hebei province n08728882 a major industrial center in northeastern China on the Grand Canal near the Yellow Sea; 3rd largest city in China n08729094 an inland waterway 1000 miles long in eastern China; extends from Tianjin in the north to Hangzhou in the south n08729283 a city of central China on the Chang Jiang; the commercial and industrial center of central China n08729452 a city of central China; capital of ancient Chinese empire 221-206 BC n08729626 an autonomous province in far northwestern China on the border with Mongolia and Kazakhstan; the largest province in the People's Republic of China and the homeland of the Uighur people n08729971 an autonomous region of northeastern China that was annexed by the Manchu rulers in 1635 and became an integral part of China in 1911 n08730218 a northern industrial city of China to the northwest of Beijing n08730354 an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea n08730550 a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong n08730895 the capital of Nationalist China; located in northern Taiwan n08731057 a city in Taiwan n08731148 formerly a Crown Colony on the coast of southern China in Guangdong province; leased by China to Britain in 1842 and returned in 1997; one of the world's leading commercial centers n08731423 a former Portuguese province on the south coast of China and two islands in the South China Sea; reverted to China in 1999 n08731606 a peninsula of southeastern Asia that includes Myanmar and Cambodia and Laos and Malaysia and Thailand and Vietnam n08731953 the French colonies of the territory now occupied by Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam n08732116 a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language n08732807 a port city of northern Colombia near the Caribbean on the Magdalena River n08732979 capital and largest city of Colombia; located in central Colombia on a high fertile plain n08733163 city in southwestern Colombia in a rich agricultural area n08733291 city in western Colombia; important coffee center n08733415 a port city in northwestern Colombia on the Caribbean n08733563 a city in northern Colombia; a suburb of Barranquilla n08733690 three main islands and numerous islets in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar n08733897 a country on the Comoro Islands n08734044 a republic in west-central Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960 n08734250 the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo n08734385 a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960 n08734853 a city in eastern Congo at the northern end of Lake Kivu near the border with Rwanda n08735008 a city in southwestern Congo; former name (until 1966) was Luluabourg n08735164 the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Congo river opposite Brazzaville n08735345 a city in southeastern Congo near the border with Zambia; a copper mining center; former name (until 1966) was Elisabethville n08735564 Mexico and Central America n08735705 the isthmus joining North America and South America; extends from the southern border of Mexico to the northern border of Colombia n08736107 a republic in Central America; one of the most politically stable countries in Latin America n08736376 the capital and largest city of Costa Rica n08736517 a republic in western Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; one of the most prosperous and politically stable countries in Africa n08736779 city recognized by the United States as the capital of the Ivory Coast; largest city of the Ivory Coast n08736956 capital of the Ivory Coast n08737041 a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; noted for low per capita income and illiteracy; politically unstable n08737376 the capital and largest city of Guatemala n08737521 a country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control n08737716 a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; an early center of Mayan culture n08738014 the capital and largest city of Honduras n08738151 industrial city in northwestern Honduras n08738272 a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America n08738531 the capital and largest city of El Salvador; has suffered from recurrent earthquakes n08738715 a city in western El Salvador n08738820 a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 n08739047 the capital and largest city of Nicaragua n08739206 a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903 n08739512 the capital and largest city of Panama n08739669 a port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal n08739829 a zone consisting of a strip of land across the Isthmus of Panama that contains the Panama Canal n08740022 a peninsula in Central America extending into the Gulf of Mexico between the Bay of Campeche and the Caribbean Sea n08740230 a state of Mexico on the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula n08740367 the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan n08740483 a Mexican state on the eastern part of the Gulf of Campeche n08740617 a Mexican city on the Bay of Campeche n08740729 a popular island resort off the northeastern tip of the Yucatan peninsula n08740875 a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810 n08742205 a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving) n08742455 a state in northern Mexico; mostly high plateau n08742578 a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico n08742743 a city in northern Mexico on the Rio Grande opposite El Paso n08742892 a city in east central Mexico n08743003 a state in northern Mexico; mostly high plateau n08743125 a city in northwestern Mexico n08743229 a city in north central Mexico; mining center n08743370 a city in southwestern Mexico; a popular health resort and site of architecture from the Spanish colonial era n08743557 a city in northwestern Mexico near the Gulf of California n08743691 a city in central Mexico n08743786 a city in northeastern Mexico opposite Brownsville near the mouth of the Rio Grande n08743945 a port city in western Mexico on the Pacific Ocean; tourist center n08744105 a city in northwestern Mexico near the California border n08744236 the capital and largest city of Mexico is a political and cultural and commercial and industrial center; one of the world's largest cities n08744509 an industrial city in northeastern Mexico n08744626 a town in northern Mexico on the border of Arizona n08744750 a city of southeastern Mexico n08744871 a city of east central Mexico (west of Veracruz); a popular resort n08745011 a city in south central Mexico (southeast of Mexico City) on the edge of central Mexican plateau n08745249 a Mexican state on the eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula n08745407 a city in central Mexico n08745513 a town in southeastern Mexico near Oaxaca; site of Ahuehuete, a giant Montezuma cypress n08745687 a Mexican state on the Gulf of Campeche n08745800 a city in west central Mexico n08745901 a port city in eastern Mexico n08746023 a city in northern Mexico to the west of Monterrey n08746147 a Mexican city just to the south of San Diego on the Lower California peninsula; popular among American tourists for racetracks and bullfights n08746363 a city in southeastern Mexico n08746475 a major Mexican port on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Veracruz n08746636 a city in southeastern Mexico; the capital of the state of Tabasco n08746797 a Mexican island in the Pacific to the west of Baja California n08746942 an island in the Caribbean Sea n08747054 the string of islands between North America and South America; a popular resort area n08747494 the islands in the West Indies that were formerly under British control, including the Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Antigua, Grenada, Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad n08747737 a group of islands in the West Indies n08747887 the islands in the Lesser Antilles that are administered by France n08748076 a group of islands in the western West Indies n08748280 a group of islands in the southeastern West Indies n08748499 a group of islands in the Lesser Antilles just to the north of Venezuela that are administered by The Netherlands n08748794 a popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles n08748917 a popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles n08749042 a popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles n08749167 a island in the Netherlands Antilles that is the top of an extinct volcano n08749312 an island in the Netherlands Antilles n08749447 a group of islands in the eastern West Indies n08749650 an island in the western Leeward Islands; administered jointly by France and the Netherlands n08749864 a group of islands in the southeastern West Indies; the southern part of the Lesser Antilles n08750151 the largest island in the West Indies n08750334 a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba n08750612 the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas n08750822 a port city in southeastern Cuba; industrial center n08750986 a city in southeastern Cuba; site of a United States naval base n08751126 an island territory of France located in the eastern West Indies; tourism is the major industry n08751317 an island in the West Indies n08751494 a republic in the West Indies on the western part of the island of Hispaniola; achieved independence from France in 1804; the poorest and most illiterate nation in the western hemisphere n08751885 the capital and largest city of Haiti n08752021 a republic in the West Indies; located on the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola n08752293 the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic; "Santo Domingo is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the Americas with the oldest cathedral and the oldest hospital and the oldest monastery in the Western Hemisphere" n08752671 city in the northern Dominican Republic n08752814 the smallest and easternmost of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean n08752974 a self-governing commonwealth associated with the United States occupying the island of Puerto Rico n08753294 the capital and largest city of Puerto Rico n08753412 a small island off the coast of Puerto Rico with miles of beautiful beaches n08753561 a small island off the coast of Puerto Rico used for target practice by the United States Navy n08753729 an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti n08753933 a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism n08754238 capital and largest city of Jamaica n08754388 port and resort city in northwestern Jamaica n08754529 a group of islands in northeastern West Indies (east of Puerto Rico) discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493; owned by United States and Britain n08754814 more than 40 northeastern Virgin Islands (15 inhabited); a dependent territory of the United Kingdom n08755003 more than 130 southeastern Virgin Islands; a dependent territory of the United States n08755214 easternmost of the West Indies about 300 miles to the north of Venezuela n08755436 a parliamentary democracy on the island of Barbados; former British colony; a popular resort area n08755664 capital of Barbados; a port city on the southwestern coast of Barbados n08755852 an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela n08756052 island in West Indies n08756202 an island republic in the West Indies off the northeastern coast of Venezuela; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962 n08756511 the capital and largest city of Trinidad and Tobago on the west coast of the island of Trinidad n08756735 an island in the eastern Mediterranean n08756884 a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin n08757132 the capital and largest city of Cyprus n08757264 a landlocked republic in central Europe; separated from Slovakia in 1993 n08757569 a former republic in central Europe; divided into Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993 n08757791 a town in Czech Republic where Pilsner beer originated n08757926 the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century n08758172 a town in Czech Republic; site of the battle of Austerlitz in 1805 n08758334 an industrial city in Moravia in Czech Republic to the southeast of Prague n08758487 an industrial city in northwestern Czech Republic in the Moravian lowlands; located in the coal mining area of Silesia n08758679 a region in the central and eastern part of the Czech Republic; it lies to the east of Bohemia and to the west of the Carpathians n08758882 a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic n08759013 a landlocked republic in central Europe; separated from the Czech Republic in 1993 n08759263 capital and largest city of Slovakia n08759420 a country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control n08759684 the capital of Benin in southwestern part of country on a coastal lagoon n08759852 chief port of Benin on the Bight of Benin n08759986 a republic on the western coast of Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; formerly under French control n08760228 capital and largest city of Togo; located in the south on the Gulf of Guinea n08760393 the northernmost countries of Europe n08760510 a group of culturally related countries in northern Europe; Finland and Iceland are sometimes considered Scandinavian n08760856 the peninsula in northern Europe occupied by Norway and Sweden n08761039 peninsula in northern Europe that forms the continental part of Denmark and a northern part of Germany n08761244 a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea n08761697 the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen n08761868 the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand; "Copenhagen is sometimes called the Paris of the North" n08762104 port city of Denmark in eastern Jutland n08762243 a city and port in northern Jutland n08762380 a town of Denmark in north central Jutland n08762495 a country in northeastern Africa on the Somali peninsula; formerly under French control but became independent in 1997 n08762823 port city on the Gulf of Aden; the capital and largest city of Djibouti n08763010 a volcanic island in the Windward Islands that was once a stronghold of the Carib Indians n08763193 a country on the island of Dominica n08763387 the capital and largest city of Dominica n08763500 a country of west central Africa (including islands in the Gulf of Guinea); became independent from Spain in 1968 n08763765 the capital and largest city of Equatorial Guinea on the island of Bioko in the Gulf of Guinea n08763932 an island in the Gulf of Guinea that is part of Equatorial Guinea n08764107 a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905 n08764561 a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean n08764717 islands in the Svalbard archipelago to the east of northern Greenland; belonging to Norway n08764899 a string of islands off the northwestern coast of Norway in the Norwegian Sea n08765069 the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast n08765315 a port city in southwestern Norway n08765460 a port city in southwestern Norway; center for shipbuilding industry n08765623 a port in central Norway on Trondheim Fjord n08765771 a cape at the southern tip of Norway n08765890 a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula n08766236 the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic; "the Nobel Prize is awarded in Stockholm" n08766455 a port in southern Sweden n08766571 a city in southern Sweden n08766667 a port in southwestern Sweden; second largest city in Sweden n08766846 a city in east central Sweden to the northwest of Stockholm n08766988 a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990 n08768647 a republic in north central Europe on the Baltic; established by the Soviet Union in 1954; reunified with West Germany in 1990 n08768881 a republic in north central Europe on the North Sea; established in 1949 from the zones of Germany occupied by the British and French and Americans after the German defeat; reunified with East Germany in 1990 n08769179 an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons n08769329 a state in northwestern Germany n08769439 a city in western Germany near the Dutch and Belgian borders; formerly it was Charlemagne's northern capital n08769645 capital of Germany located in eastern Germany n08769836 the part of Berlin under United States and British and French control until 1989 n08770013 a city of northwestern Germany linked by the Weser River to the port of Bremerhaven and the North Sea; in the Middle Ages it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League n08770274 a port city in northwestern Germany at the mouth of the Weser River on the North Sea; has a deep natural harbor and is an important shipping center n08770518 a city in east central Germany; formerly called Karl-Marx-Stadt until 1990; noted for textile manufacturing n08770718 an industrial city in northwestern Germany; flourished from the 13th to 17th century as a member of the Hanseatic League n08770932 a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945 n08771116 a city in southeastern Germany famous for fairs; formerly a music and publishing center n08771277 a city in west central Germany noted for cutlery n08771400 a German city near Leipzig; scene of the adoption in 1919 of the constitution of the Weimar Republic that lasted until 1933 n08771596 a state in southern Germany famous for its beer; site of an automobile factory n08771841 a town in northern Germany (near Hanover) that is famous as the setting for the legend of the Pied Piper n08772028 a town in Bavaria (near Munich) n08772137 a city in western Germany on the Rhine River; was the capital of West Germany between 1949 and 1989 n08772307 a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League n08772551 a city in central Germany n08772667 an industrial city in western Germany on the Rhine n08772794 a city in western Germany; industrial center of the Ruhr n08772922 a German city; an industrial and commercial and financial center n08773098 a city in the Saxony region of Germany on the Saale River; a member of the Hanseatic League during the 13th and 14th centuries n08773336 a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League n08773679 a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League n08773880 a city in northwestern Germany and an important Baltic port; a leading member of the Hanseatic League n08774073 a city in southwestern Germany at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers n08774227 the capital and largest city of Bavaria in southwestern Germany n08774374 a city in southeastern Germany; site of Allied trials of Nazi war criminals (1945-46) n08774546 a city in northeastern Germany; site of the Potsdam Conference in the summer of 1945 n08774704 a city in northeastern Germany near the Baltic sea; an important member of the Hanseatic League in the 14th century n08774912 a city in southwestern Germany famous for innovative architecture n08775053 a city in western Germany; a spa since Roman times n08775179 a city of south central Germany n08775297 a picturesque region of Germany around the Rhine river n08775439 a territory in southwestern Germany formerly ruled by the counts palatine n08775597 the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701 n08775784 a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland; "in the 19th century Prussia led the economic and political unification of the German states" n08776138 a major industrial and coal mining region in the valley of the Ruhr river in northwestern Germany n08776320 a historical region of southern Germany n08776435 a former Portuguese colony that was annexed by Indonesia in 1976; voted for independence from Indonesia in 1999 and in May 2002 became an independent nation n08776687 a republic in northwestern South America; became independent from Spain in 1822; the landscape is dominated by the Andes n08777130 the largest city of Ecuador n08777233 the capital of Ecuador n08777348 a group of islands in the Pacific off South America; owned by Ecuador; known for unusual animal life n08777544 an African country to the north of Ethiopia on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Ethiopia in 1993 n08777815 the capital of Eritrea n08777919 a port town in Eritrea on an inlet of the Red Sea n08778061 Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia n08778401 the capital of Ethiopia and the country's largest city; located in central Ethiopia n08778597 a group of more than 800 islands (100 inhabited) in the southwestern Pacific; larger islands (Viti Levu and Vanua Levu) are of volcanic origin surrounded by coral reefs; smaller islands are coral n08778936 a volcanic island in the Fijis n08779042 a volcanic island in the Fijis n08779149 an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands n08779375 the capital and largest city of Fiji (on Viti Levu island) n08779504 republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917 n08779830 a region in Finland and Russia between the Gulf of Finland and the White Sea n08780018 the capital and largest city of Finland; located in southern Finland; a major port and commercial and cultural center n08780282 a city in southern Finland n08780380 an industrial city in south central Finland n08780510 an archipelago of some 6,000 islands in the Gulf of Bothnia under Finnish control n08780720 a town that is the chief port of the Aland islands n08780881 a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil n08782319 ancient Greece; a country of city-states (especially Athens and Sparta) that reached its peak in the fifth century BCE n08782490 a region of ancient Greece on the north coast of the Peloponnese n08782627 an island in the Aegean Sea n08782847 an island in the Aegean Sea in the Saronic Gulf n08782976 an island in the Aegean Sea off the west coast of Turkey; belongs to Greece n08783149 a group of over 200 islands in the southern Aegean n08783286 a group of islands in the southeast Aegean Sea n08783444 a small region of ancient Greece where the Doric dialect was spoken n08783583 an island of eastern Greece in the eastern Aegean Sea; in antiquity it was famous for lyric poetry n08783812 a Greek island in the southeast Aegean Sea 10 miles off the Turkish coast; the largest of the Dodecanese; it was colonized before 1000 BC by Dorians from Argos; site of the Colossus of Rhodes n08784104 an ancient coastal region of northwestern Asia Minor (including Lesbos) where the Aeolians founded several cities around 1100 BC n08784333 the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC n08784581 an ancient town on Crete where Bronze Age culture flourished from about 2000 BC to 1400 BC n08784746 a Greek island to the west of Greece; in Homeric legend Odysseus was its king n08784905 a group of islands off the west coast of Sicily in the Mediterranean n08785132 an autonomous area in northeastern Greece that is the site of several Greek Orthodox monasteries founded in the tenth century n08785343 the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess); "in the 5th century BC ancient Athens was the world's most powerful and civilized city" n08785743 a hill to the to the west of the Athenian acropolis where met the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court n08785958 a gateway to the west of ancient Athens near which a distinctive style of pottery has been found n08786161 an ancient town on a promontory in western Greece n08786283 the territory of Athens in ancient Greece where the Ionic dialect was spoken n08786432 the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens n08786660 an ancient city in southeastern Greece; dominated the Peloponnese in the 7th century BC n08786855 an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi n08787049 an ancient city is southern Greece; center of the Mycenaean civilization during the late Bronze Age n08787240 an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC n08787466 an ancient area on the Ionian Sea that flourished as a kingdom in the 3rd century BC; located in northwestern Greece and southern Albania n08787695 an ancient region of southern Greece in the southeastern Peloponnesus; dominated by Sparta n08787878 an ancient region on the coast of southwest Asia Minor n08788004 an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC n08788190 a valley in southeastern Greece where the Nemean Games were held n08788326 an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity n08788588 a port city in western Greece in the northwestern Peloponnese on an inlet of the Ionian Sea; was a major trade center from the 5th century BC to the 3rd century BC; commercial importance revived during the Middle Ages n08788887 an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War n08789076 an ancient Greek city in Boeotia destroyed by Alexander the Great in 336 BC n08789243 a district of ancient Greece to the northwest of Athens n08789447 a former town in Boeotia; site of a battle between the Greeks and Persians in 479 BC n08789605 a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece n08789835 an ancient town of Greece where Aristotle was born n08789970 a fertile plain on the Aegean Sea in east central Greece; Thessaly was a former region of ancient Greece n08790199 the fields in Thessaly where in 197 BC the Romans defeated the Macedonians n08790353 a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese n08790495 the southern peninsula of Greece; dominated by Sparta until the 4th century BC n08790748 a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea; famous for a reddish-brown clay that has medicinal properties n08790953 a plain in Greece in the northwestern Peloponnese; the chief sanctuary of Zeus and the site of the original Olympian Games n08791167 the area around the eastern Mediterranean; from Turkey to northern Africa and eastward to Iran; the site of such ancient civilizations as Phoenicia and Babylon and Egypt and the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity and Islam; had continuous economic and political turmoil in the 20th century; "the Middle East is the cradle of Western civilization" n08791978 Arabic name for the Middle East n08792083 a geographical area of fertile land in the Middle East stretching in a broad semicircle from the Nile to the Tigris and Euphrates n08792295 an ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC n08792548 Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine n08793310 a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean n08793489 an area between Israel and Jordan on the west bank of the Jordan river; populated largely by Palestinians n08793746 an ancient city in the West Bank to the north of Jerusalem; the home of Jacob in biblical times n08793914 an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry n08794193 a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary n08794366 a coastal region at the southeastern corner of the Mediterranean bordering Israel and Egypt; "he is a Palestinian from Gaza" n08794574 a fortified hilly area between southern Lebanon and southern Syria; "artillery on the Golan Heights can dominate a large area of Israel" n08794798 capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed); it was captured from Jordan in 1967 in the Six Day War; a holy city for Jews and Christians and Muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom n08795232 a small town near Jerusalem on the West Bank of the Jordan River; early home of David and regarded as the place where Jesus was born n08795492 an ancient seaport in northwestern Israel; an important Roman city in ancient Palestine n08795654 (Old Testament) an ancient city near the Dead Sea that (along with Gomorrah) was destroyed by God for the wickedness of its inhabitants n08795880 any location known for vice and corruption n08795974 (Old Testament) an ancient city near the Dead Sea that (along with Sodom) was destroyed by God for the vice and depravity of its inhabitants n08796219 a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified n08796351 originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem; "the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'" n08796707 a range of low hills in southwestern England n08796844 a range of hills on the border between England and Scotland n08797013 a system of hills in Britain that extend from the Scottish border in the north to the Trent River in the south; forms the watershed for English rivers n08797254 the hills on which the ancient city of Rome was built n08797412 the most important of the Seven Hills of Rome; supposedly the location of the first settlement and the site of many imperial palaces n08797619 a wall in Jerusalem; sacred to Jews as a place of prayer and lamentation; its stones are believed to have formed part of the Temple of Solomon n08797840 the largest city and financial center of Israel; located in western Israel on the Mediterranean n08798062 a major port in northwestern Israel n08798195 a port in western Israel on the Mediterranean; incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950 n08798382 an ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea; a place of pilgrimage for Christianity and Islam and Judaism n08798771 a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948 n08799123 an ancient kingdom of southern Palestine with Jerusalem as its center n08799271 the southern part of ancient Palestine succeeding the kingdom of Judah; a Roman province at the time of Christ n08799462 an ancient city in central Palestine founded in the 9th century BC as the capital of the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel; the site is in present-day northwestern Jordan n08799706 an ancient region on the coast of southwestern Palestine that was strategically located on a trade route between Syria and Egypt; important in biblical times n08799958 the ancient Roman state from 509 BC until Augustus assumed power in 27 BC; was governed by an elected Senate but dissatisfaction with the Senate led to civil wars that culminated in a brief dictatorship by Julius Caesar n08800258 an empire established by Augustus in 27 BC and divided in AD 395 into the Western Roman Empire and the eastern or Byzantine Empire; at its peak lands in Europe and Africa and Asia were ruled by ancient Rome n08800676 a continuation of the Roman Empire in the Middle East after its division in 395 n08800911 the western part after the Roman Empire was divided in 395; it lasted only until 476 n08801099 an ancient city on the Bosporus founded by the Greeks; site of modern Istanbul; in 330 Constantine I rebuilt the city and called it Constantinople and made it his capital n08801364 a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe extending into the Mediterranean Sea n08801546 an Italian-speaking region of southern Switzerland n08801678 a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD n08803382 Italy is divided into 20 regions for administrative purposes n08803883 ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius n08804049 ancient city; now destroyed n08804154 a mountainous region of central Italy on the Adriatic n08804319 the provincial capital of the Abruzzi region in central Italy n08804487 a region of southern Italy (forming the instep of the Italian `boot') n08804662 an Italian city in Trentino-Alto Adige near the Austrian border; noted as a resort and for its Alpine scenery n08804845 an ancient Italian city in central Lombardy n08804962 a region of southern Italy (forming the toe of the Italian `boot') n08805122 a region of southwestern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea including the islands of Capri and Ischia n08805386 a city in northern Italy; "in the 13th century Ferrara was a center of Renaissance learning and the arts" n08805565 a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region n08805801 a port city in northeastern Sicily on the Strait of Messina n08805953 an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery n08806142 a volcanic island (part of Campania) in the Tyrrhenian Sea at the north end of the Bay of Naples n08806311 a region of north central Italy on the Adriatic n08806458 the capital of Emilia-Romagna; located in northern Italy to the east of the Apennines n08806617 a region in northeastern Italy n08806735 an ancient region of west central Italy (southeast of Rome) on the Tyrrhenian Sea n08806897 capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire n08807554 the site in Rome containing the church of Rome and the Lateran Palace n08807716 a town of central Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea; the Allies established a beachhead at Anzio in World War II n08807894 a port city in southeastern Apulia in Italy; a center for the Crusades in the Middle Ages n08808077 a town twenty miles to the east of Rome (Tibur is the ancient name); a summer resort during the Roman empire; noted for its waterfalls n08808292 region of northwestern Italy on the Ligurian Sea n08808452 a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria n08808614 a region of north central Italy bordering Switzerland n08808792 a city in Lombardy on the Po River; noted for the manufacture of fine violins from the 16th to the 18th centuries n08808979 a port city in Liguria on an arm of the Ligurian Sea; a major seaport and year-round resort n08809165 the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages n08809384 a region in central Italy n08809492 a region of south central Italy n08809596 the temporal dominions belonging to the pope (especially in central Italy) n08809749 the region of northwestern Italy; includes the Po valley n08809910 a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower n08810051 a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC n08810220 capital city of the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy n08810358 a region in southeastern Italy on the Adriatic n08810505 capital city of the Apulia region on the Adriatic coast n08810631 an island in the Mediterranean to the west of Italy n08810786 the Italian region on the island of Sardinia; the kingdom of Sardinia was the nucleus for uniting Italy during the 19th century n08810999 the largest island in the Mediterranean n08811215 the Italian region on the island of Sicily n08811473 the capital of Sicily; located in northwestern Sicily; an important port for 3000 years n08811653 a cape that forms the southeastern corner of the island of Sicily n08811812 a town in Italy in southwestern Sicily near the coast; the site of six Greek temples n08811982 a region in central Italy n08812166 a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries n08812399 a region of northeastern Italy bordering Austria n08812552 a city in northern Italy (northwest of Venice) on the River Adige; the site of the Council of Trent n08812732 a mountainous region in central Italy n08812842 a region in northwestern Italy n08812952 a region of northeastern Italy on the Adriatic n08813156 a city in Veneto n08813264 the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction n08813586 the major waterway in Venice, Italy n08813699 a city in Veneto on the River Adige n08813807 an ancient country in central Italy; assimilated by the Romans by about 200 BC n08813978 a republic in southeastern Europe with a short coastline on the Black Sea n08814333 a city in central Romania in the foothills of the Transylvanian Alps n08814474 national capital and largest city of Romania in southeastern Romania n08814664 a Romanian resort city on the Black Sea n08814781 a historical plateau region in northwestern Romania that is separated from the rest of the country by the Transylvanian Alps; originally part of Hungary; incorporated into Romania at the end of World War I n08815046 a landlocked republic in central Africa; formerly a German colony n08815346 the national capital and largest city of Rwanda; located in central Rwanda n08815513 a former country of southeastern Europe bordering the Adriatic Sea; formed in 1918 and named Yugoslavia in 1929; controlled by Marshal Tito as a communist state until his death in 1980; "Tito's Yugoslavia included Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro" n08815858 a republic in the western Balkans in south-central Europe in the eastern Adriatic coastal area; formerly part of the Habsburg monarchy and Yugoslavia; became independent in 1991 n08816236 a mountainous republic in southeastern Europe bordering on the Adriatic Sea; formed from two of the six republics that made up Yugoslavia until 1992; Serbia and Montenegro were known as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until 2003 when they adopted the name of the Union of Serbia and Montenegro n08816807 a Serbian province in southern Serbia and Montenegro populated predominantly by Albanians n08816969 a historical region in central and northern Yugoslavia; Serbs settled the region in the 6th and 7th centuries n08817235 a former country bordering on the Adriatic Sea; now part of the Union of Serbia and Montenegro n08817418 capital and largest city of Serbia and Montenegro; situated on the Danube n08817630 a mountainous republic of south-central Europe; formerly part of the Ottoman Empire and then a part of Yugoslavia; voted for independence in 1992 but the mostly Serbian army of Yugoslavia refused to accept the vote and began ethnic cleansing in order to rid Bosnia of its Croats and Muslims n08818135 the northern part of Bosnia-Herzegovina n08818247 capital and largest city of Bosnia; 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"the border between the United States and Canada is the longest unguarded border in the world" n08821187 the French-speaking part of the Canadian Maritime Provinces n08821319 a large plateau that occupies more than 40% of the land area of Canada; it extends from the Great Lakes northward to the Arctic Ocean n08821578 the collective name for the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island n08821885 Canada is divided into 12 provinces for administrative purposes n08822202 one of the three prairie provinces in western Canada; rich in oil and natural gas and minerals n08822427 a popular vacation spot in the Canadian Rockies n08822546 the largest city in southern Alberta; an oil and gas center and a technology center for Alberta and most of western Canada n08822742 the capital of the province of Alberta n08822855 a province in western Canada n08823156 a town in southwestern British Columbia on Vancouver Island to the west of Vancouver n08823314 capital of the Canadian province of British Columbia on Vancouver Island n08823480 a port city in southwestern British Columbia on an arm of the Pacific Ocean opposite Vancouver Island; Canada's chief Pacific port and third largest city n08823728 an island off southwestern Canada (off the southwestern coast of British Columbia); the largest island off the west coast of North America n08823968 one of the three prairie provinces in central Canada n08824152 the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters n08824323 a Canadian town in northern Manitoba on Hudson Bay; important port for shipping grain n08824484 a province in southeastern Canada n08824654 the provincial capital of New Brunswick n08824771 a port in eastern Canada; the largest city in New Brunswick n08824937 a Canadian province on the island of Newfoundland and on the mainland along the coast of the Labrador Sea; became Canada's 10th province in 1949 n08825211 an island in the north Atlantic n08825321 a port and provincial capital of Newfoundland n08825477 a large territory in northwestern Canada; part is now Nunavut n08825664 an Arctic territory in northern Canada created in 1999 and governed solely by the Inuit; includes the eastern part of what was the Northwest Territories and most of the islands of the Arctic Archipelago; "Nunavut is the homeland of the Inuit people" n08825987 all the islands that lie to the north of mainland Canada and the Arctic Circle n08826150 a town in the Northwest Territories in northern Canada on the Great Slave Lake n08826306 the Canadian province in the Maritimes consisting of the Nova Scotia peninsula and Cape Breton Island; French settlers who called the area Acadia were exiled to Louisiana by the British in the 1750s and their descendants are know as Cajuns n08826699 an island that forms the northeastern part of Nova Scotia n08826841 a peninsula in eastern Canada between the Bay of Fundy and the Saint Lawrence River n08827002 provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia n08827126 a prosperous and industrialized province in central Canada n08827486 the capital of Canada (located in southeastern Ontario across the Ottawa river from Quebec) n08827689 a port city in southeastern Ontario at the western end of Lake Ontario n08827853 a town in southeast Ontario on Lake Ontario near the head of the Saint Lawrence River n08828013 a town of southern Ontario opposite northern Michigan n08828151 a city in south central Canada in Ontario; a major nickel mining center n08828296 a port city in Ontario on Lake Superior n08828432 the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada) n08828627 a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit n08828750 an island in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence; the smallest province of Canada n08828928 the provincial capital and largest city of Prince Edward Island n08829071 the largest province of Canada; a French colony from 1663 to 1759 when it was lost to the British n08829317 the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River n08829533 a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world n08829775 one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada; "vast fields of wheat grow on Saskatchewan's prairies" n08830005 the provincial capital of Saskatchewan n08830116 a city in central Saskatchewan; the largest city in the province n08830256 a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike n08830456 a territory in northwestern Canada; site of the Klondike gold rush in the 1890s n08830720 a region in northwestern Canada where gold was discovered in 1896 but exhausted by 1910 n08830882 the provincial capital of the Yukon Territory n08831004 a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n08832269 the capital of Australia; located in southeastern Australia n08832447 one of the several states constituting Australia n08832691 a state in northeastern Australia n08832877 capital and largest city of Queensland state; located in the southeastern corner of Queensland on the Pacific; settled by British as a penal colony; 3rd largest city in Australia n08833130 an Australian state in southeastern Australia n08833295 the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port n08833524 a town on the Murrumbidgee River in New South Wales; agricultural trading center n08833682 a state in southeastern Australia n08833809 the capital of Victoria state and 2nd largest Australian city; a financial and commercial center n08833981 an island off the southeastern coast of Australia n08834123 an Australian state on the island of Tasmania n08834280 a port and state capital of Tasmania n08834408 a state in south central Australia n08834543 the state capital of South Australia n08834654 a state containing the western third of Australia n08834806 the state capital of Western Australia n08834916 a territory in north central Australia n08835058 provincial capital of the Northern Territory of Australia n08835188 an island territory of Australia in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Australia; formerly a British penal colony n08835390 a vast arid plain of southern Australia stretching inland from the Great Australian Bight; has sparse vegetation and no surface water and is almost uninhabited; the site of a major rocket research center n08835675 an archipelago in the North Pacific extending southwest from Alaska n08835875 a large group of islands in the south Pacific including Melanesia and Micronesia and Polynesia (and sometimes Australasia and the Malay Archipelago) n08836165 Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring islands in the South Pacific n08836329 islands of central and South Pacific (Indonesia and Melanesia and Micronesia and Polynesia) n08836630 the islands in the southwestern part of Oceania n08836886 the islands in the northwestern part of Oceania n08837048 a country scattered over Micronesia with a constitutional government in free association with the United States; achieved independence in 1986 n08837457 capital of Micronesia n08837552 a chain of coral and volcanic islands in Micronesia (including Guam and the Northern Marianas) halfway between New Guinea and Japan; discovered by Magellan in 1521 n08837864 a self-governing territory comprising all of the Mariana Islands except Guam n08838070 the largest island in the Northern Marianas and the administrative center of the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in union with the United States n08838319 the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; 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formerly part of the British colony of Gilbert and Ellice Islands until it withdrew in 1975 and became independent of the United Kingdom in 1978 n08840657 capital of Tuvalu n08840749 an island republic in the west central Pacific just to the south of the equator n08840964 national capital of Kiribati n08841075 a former British possession in Micronesia n08841209 a small island in the central Pacific Ocean 2,800 miles to the southwest of Hawaii; in Micronesia to the west of the Gilbert Islands n08841483 an island republic on Nauru Island; phosphate exports support the economy n08841667 the islands in the eastern part of Oceania n08841956 a group of islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans between Asia and Australia n08842258 a chain of islands in the western Malay Archipelago n08842427 a chain of islands including Borneo and Celebes and Java and Sumatra n08842583 a chain of islands forming a province of Indonesia to the east of Java; includes Bali and Timor n08842819 a group of islands in the southwestern Pacific to the northeast of New Guinea; part of Papua New Guinea n08843085 a group of islands in the Bismarck Archipelago n08843215 3rd largest island in the world; in the western Pacific to the north of Java; largely covered by dense jungle and rain forest; part of the Malay Archipelago n08843571 the largest of the Solomon Islands; a province of Papua New Guinea n08843735 a mountainous island; the largest of the Solomon Islands in the independent state that is a member of the British Commonwealth n08843958 the largest island in the Bismarck Archipelago; part of Papua New Guinea n08844108 an island to the to the east of Australia and to the north of New Zealand n08844279 a Pacific island to the north of Australia; the 2nd largest island in the world; the western part is governed by Indonesia and the eastern part is Papua New Guinea n08844557 a parliamentary democracy on the eastern half of the island of New Guinea; in 1975 it became an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations n08844923 the southeastern part of Papua New Guinea n08845053 the administrative capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea n08845225 an island in the Bismarck Archipelago; part of Papua New Guinea n08845366 a geographical area in central and eastern Europe; broken into separate countries at the end of World War I n08845555 a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century n08846135 a picturesque mountainous province of western Austria and northern Italy n08846324 the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss n08846626 an industrial city is southeastern Austria n08846739 city in northern Austria on the Danube; noted as a cultural center n08846885 city in western Austria; a music center and birthplace of Mozart n08847024 city in southwestern Austria; known as a summer and winter resort n08847165 a town in northeastern Austria n08847268 island country in the Atlantic to the east of Florida and Cuba; 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seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization n08850663 a town in central Belgium n08850741 a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460 n08851034 a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction n08851364 city in southwestern Belgium; center of an industrial region n08851500 port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry n08851687 city in eastern Belgium; largest French-speaking city in Belgium n08851830 a city in south central Belgium situated on a promontory between the Meuse River and the Sambre River; the site of intense fighting in World War I and World War II n08852065 a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat n08852209 a landlocked principality in the Himalayas to the northeast of India n08852389 a landlocked republic in south-central Africa that became independent from British control in the 1960s n08852685 capital and largest city of Botswana in the extreme southeast n08852843 a landlocked republic in central South America; Simon Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spain n08853308 capital city in western Bolivia and the administrative seat of Bolivia's government; largest city in Bolivia n08853510 a city in central Bolivia n08853612 the judicial capital and seat of the judiciary in Bolivia n08853741 the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter n08854725 a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n08854855 port city in northern Brazil in the Amazon delta; main port and commercial center for the Amazon River basin n08855126 city in southeastern Brazil to the north of Rio de Janeiro; the first of Brazil's planned communities n08855308 the capital of Brazil; a city built on the central plateau and inaugurated in 1960 n08855505 a city in southeastern Brazil n08855609 a city in northeastern Brazil near the Atlantic Ocean to the north of Recife n08855763 a city in eastern Brazil to the northeast of Belo Horizonte n08855909 a city of southeastern Brazil (northwest of Sao Paulo) n08856037 a port city in northeastern Brazil n08856162 a city in southeastern Brazil; suburb of Sao Paulo n08856266 the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction n08856475 a port city of northeastern Brazil on the Atlantic n08856630 a port city in southwestern Brazil on an offshore island near Sao Paulo n08856793 a city in southeastern Brazil; an industrial suburb of Sao Paulo n08856945 an industrial city in southeastern Brazil across the bay from Rio de Janeiro n08857099 a city in southeastern Brazil that is a residential suburb of Rio de Janeiro n08857260 a city in southeastern Brazil to the northeast of Sao Paulo n08857405 a city on an offshore island in northeast Brazil n08857529 an ultramodern city in southeastern Brazil; the largest city in South America n08857682 a former empire consisting of Great Britain and all the territories under its control; reached its greatest extent at the end of World War I; it included the British Isles, British West Indies, Canada, British Guiana; British West Africa, British East Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand; "the sun never sets on the British Empire" n08858248 Great Britain and Ireland and adjacent islands in the north Atlantic n08858529 the former British territories of eastern Africa, including Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, and Zanzibar n08858713 the former British territories of western Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Gambia, Togo, Sierra Leone, and the Gold Coast n08858942 an island comprising England and Scotland and Wales n08859173 an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland n08860001 an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry n08860123 a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom n08871007 a division of the United Kingdom n08872936 archaic name for England or Great Britain; used poetically n08873067 the Latin name for England n08873147 a slang term for Great Britain used by British troops serving abroad n08873269 a city in northwestern England n08873412 a popular tourist area in northwestern England including England's largest lake and highest mountain n08873622 the capital and largest city of England; 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"the Prime Minister lives at No. 10 Downing Street" n08876139 a fashionable street in London noted for its many private clubs n08876278 the building in which the House of Commons and the House of Lords meet n08876435 a famous Gothic church of St. Peter in Westminster, London on the site of a former Benedictine monastery; "Westminster Abbey is the scene of the coronations of almost all English monarchs"; "Distinguished English subjects are buried in Westminster Abbey" n08876773 a suburb of London and the headquarters of the club where annual international tennis championships are played on grass courts n08876975 a city in northwestern England (30 miles to the east of Liverpool); heart of the most densely populated area of England n08877208 a large fishing port in northeastern England n08877382 a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports n08877613 a city in central England; 2nd largest English city and an important industrial and transportation center n08877807 a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University n08878016 a city in eastern England on the River Cam; site of Cambridge University n08878202 a town in southwestern England on the River Avon; famous for its hot springs and Roman remains n08878367 a resort town in Lancashire in northwestern England on the Irish Sea; famous for its tower n08878533 a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex n08878708 an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon n08878885 a village in southwestern England where cheddar cheese was first made n08879028 a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry n08879197 an industrial city in Leicestershire in central England; built on the site of a Roman settlement n08879388 a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression `carry coals to Newcastle' meaning to do something unnecessary) n08879680 a port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain's major naval base n08879867 an industrial city in central England; devastated by air raids during World War II; remembered as the home of Lady Godiva in the 11th century n08880083 a city in southwestern England in Gloucestershire on the Severn n08880223 a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England n08880375 a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry n08880529 a town in central England on the River Avon; birthplace (and burial place) of William Shakespeare n08880713 a port and industrial city in northeastern England n08880859 a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire n08881017 a cathedral city in west central England on the River Severn n08881153 a county in southwestern England n08881256 a county in southern England n08881398 a hilly county in southwestern England n08881549 a county of northwestern England n08881674 a former Celtic kingdom in northwestern England; the name continued to be used for the hilly northwestern region of England including the Lake District and the northern Pennines n08881944 a county in southwestern England n08882061 a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary n08882224 a county in southwestern England in the lower Severn valley n08882365 a county of southern England on the English Channel n08882530 an area of woods and heathland in southern Hampshire that was set aside by William I as Crown property in 1079; originally a royal hunting ground but now administered as parkland; noted for its ponies n08882807 a county in southern England n08882934 a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans n08883179 a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel n08883309 a county in southern England on the English Channel n08883476 a town in East Sussex just to the south of the place where the battle of Hastings took place n08883643 a county in southern England on the English Channel n08883772 a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church n08884012 a largely agricultural county in central England n08884191 an agricultural county of eastern England on the North Sea n08884328 the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall) n08884513 a hill in Northumberland where the invading Scots were defeated by the English in 1513 n08884673 a region of eastern England that was formerly a kingdom n08884806 a historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles n08884961 a county in southeastern England on the Thames n08885099 a former moor in northern England n08885211 a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties n08885380 a county in northern England n08885490 a metropolitan county in northern England n08885631 a metropolitan county in northern England n08885773 a county is central England n08885921 the principal city of Northamptonshire n08886037 a village in western Northamptonshire n08886147 an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in northern England until 876 n08886277 the southwestern part of England (including Cornwall and Devon and Somerset) n08886432 a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century n08886636 a Saxon kingdom in southwestern England that became the most powerful English kingdom by the 10th century n08886814 an ancient Roman wall built by Hadrian in the 2nd century; marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain n08887013 any of a group of British islands in the English Channel off the northern coast of France n08887238 the largest of the Channel Islands n08887344 a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey n08887463 an archipelago of small islands off the southwestern coast of England near the entrance to the English Channel; formerly a haven for smugglers and pirates n08887716 one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea n08887841 a division of the United Kingdom located on the northern part of the island of Ireland n08888181 a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland n08888367 a town in southeastern Northern Ireland n08888479 capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland n08888676 a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921 n08889191 capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic n08889400 a port city in southern Ireland n08889521 a port city in western Ireland on Galway Bay n08889657 port city in southwestern Ireland n08889784 a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century n08889944 a port city in southern Ireland; famous for glass industry n08890097 one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts n08891415 the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland n08891595 a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse) n08891889 the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous n08892058 a district in southwestern Scotland n08892186 a city in northeastern Scotland on the North Sea n08892327 a port in southwestern Scotland n08892428 a castle in northeastern Scotland that is a private residence of the British sovereign n08892596 the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth n08892766 a district in southeast central Scotland (south side of the Firth of Forth) and the location of Edinburgh n08892971 largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world n08893223 a group of more than 500 islands off the western coast of Scotland n08893492 islands between the Outer Hebrides and the western coast of Scotland n08893717 an island of northwestern Scotland noted for its rugged mountain scenery n08893868 an island of western Scotland at the southern end of the Inner Hebrides n08894011 an island in western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides n08894133 an island in western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides to the west of Mull; site of Fingal's Cave n08894319 a 130-mile long archipelago to the northwest of Scotland n08894456 one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria n08895148 a mining town in southern Wales n08895254 a university town in northwestern Wales on the Menai Strait n08895386 the capital and largest city of Wales n08895497 a port city in southeastern Wales n08895623 a village in southwestern Wales where the Sealyham terrier was first bred n08895771 a port city in southern Wales on an inlet of the Bristol Channel n08895928 an island to the northwest of Wales n08896092 a sultanate in northwestern Borneo; became independent of Great Britain in 1984 n08896327 country or territory ruled by a sultan n08896440 a desperately poor landlocked country in western Africa; was formerly Upper Volta under French rule but gained independence in 1960 n08896645 a peninsula in northeastern Egypt; at north end of Red Sea n08896831 an ancient empire to the west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament n08897065 a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC n08897843 one of the two main administrative districts of Egypt; consists of the Nile delta n08898002 one of the two main administrative districts of Egypt; extends south from Cairo to Sudan n08898187 the chief port of Egypt; located on the western edge of the Nile delta on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Alexander the Great; the capital of ancient Egypt n08898457 an ancient city on the Nile in Egypt; two dams across the Nile have been built nearby n08898633 the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just to the south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs n08898941 a village to the west of Alexandria on the northern coast of Egypt; the scene of a decisive Allied victory over the Germans in 1942 n08899149 an ancient Egyptian city on the west bank of the Nile opposite Cairo; site of three Great Pyramids and the Sphinx n08899351 an ancient city of Egypt on the Nile (south of Cairo) n08899478 a town in Upper Egypt n08899577 a city in central Egypt on the east bank of the Nile that is a center for visitors to the ruins of and around Thebes n08899776 an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River that flourished from the 22nd century BC to the 18th century BC; today the archeological remains include many splendid temples and tombs n08900047 a town in northern Egypt; site of the oldest Egyptian pyramids n08900204 a city in northeastern Egypt at the head of the Gulf of Suez and at the southern end of the Suez Canal n08900377 a ship canal in northeastern Egypt linking the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea n08900535 a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 n08902097 state in northeastern India n08902196 state in southern India; formerly Mysore n08902321 state in northeastern India n08902422 northern region of India where Hinduism predominates n08902569 a geographical area and former kingdom in northeastern India in the Himalaya Mountains between Nepal and Bhutan n08902753 a historical region of southwestern India on the west coast n08902894 a historical region on northwestern India and northern Pakistan n08903049 the capital of India is a division of the old city of Delhi n08903220 a city in north central India n08903352 an industrial city in south central India (west of Chennai) n08903487 an industrial city of central India to the southeast of Delhi n08903636 the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding n08903872 a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India n08904115 a city in northern India; former capital of the Mogul empire; site of the Taj Mahal n08904269 a city in south central India in Andhra Pradesh n08904392 a city in Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal; formerly Madras n08904533 a city in northern India in Uttar Pradesh; during the Indian Mutiny its British residents were besieged by Indian insurgents n08904731 a city in southern India to the southwest of Bangalore n08904858 a city in southern India n08904954 a state of southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal n08905085 a state of northeastern India n08905186 a state of southwestern India; a former Portuguese colony n08905313 an industrialized state in western India that includes parts of Bombay n08905467 a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras n08905646 a state in northern India n08905751 a region of western India to the north of Bombay (bordering the Arabian Sea) where Gujarati is spoken n08905936 a historical area in west-central India n08906053 state in eastern India on the Bay of Bengal n08906169 hills in southern India n08906272 a state in eastern India n08906374 a small landlocked Asian country high in the Himalayas between India and China n08906809 the capital and largest city of Nepal n08906952 an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas n08907377 the sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers n08907606 a republic in southeastern Asia on an archipelago including more than 13,000 islands; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1945; the principal oil producer in the Far East and Pacific regions n08908248 an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions n08908509 an island in Indonesia to the east of Java; striking volcanic scenery; culture is known for elaborate dances and rituals and for handicrafts n08908739 an island in Indonesia in the Malay Archipelago; the largest and most eastern of the Lesser Sunda Islands n08908954 a mountainous island in western Indonesia n08909107 a mountainous island in eastern Indonesia n08909233 a group of island in eastern Indonesia between Celebes and New Guinea; settled by the Portuguese but taken by the Dutch who made them the center for a spice monopoly, at which time they were known as Spice Islands n08909537 the part of Indonesia on the southern side of the island of Borneo n08909719 capital and largest city of Indonesia; located on the island of Java; founded by the Dutch in 17th century n08909933 a city in Indonesia; located on western Java (southeast of Jakarta); a resort known for its climate n08910106 a city in Indonesia; located in northeastern Sumatra n08910230 a port city is southern Indonesia; located in northern Java n08910394 the countries in southwestern Asia that border the Persian Gulf n08910668 a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil n08911421 the capital and largest city of Iran; located in northern Iran n08911602 a port city in southwestern Iran n08911726 an ancient city in southeastern Iran; destroyed by an earthquake in 2003 n08911868 the holy city of Shiite Muslims; located in northeastern Iran n08912012 city in central Iran; former capital of Persia n08912153 city in northwestern Iran near the Caspian Sea n08912279 a city in central southwestern Iran; ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearby n08912427 an ancient city in northwestern Iran; known for hot springs n08912559 a city on the western side of Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran n08912703 a city in northwestern Iran; a place of pilgrimage for Shiite Muslims n08912842 an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC n08913085 an ancient city that was the capital of the ancient Persian Empire; now in ruins n08913242 an ancient country in southwestern Asia to the east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people n08913434 a republic in the Middle East in western Asia; the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia was in the area now known as Iraq n08914193 capital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris River; "Baghdad is one of the great cities of the Muslim world" n08914413 the second largest city in Iraq; an oil port in southern Iraq n08914573 a city of central Iraq to the south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed's grandson who was killed there in 680 n08914850 a city in northeastern Iraq; the center of a rich oilfield with pipelines to the Mediterranean n08915017 a city in northern Iraq on the Tigris across from the ruins of Nineveh n08915159 the former name for the geographical area of the eastern Mediterranean that is now occupied by Lebanon, Syria, and Israel n08915372 the ancient kingdom of Philip II and Alexander the Great in the southeastern Balkans that is now divided among modern Macedonia and Greece and Bulgaria n08915660 a city in ancient Macedonia that was important in early Christianity n08915784 an ancient country and wine producing region in the east of the Balkan Peninsula to the north of the Aegean Sea; colonized by ancient Greeks; later a Roman province; now divided between Bulgaria and Greece and Turkey n08916111 a city in northwestern Turkey; a Thracian town that was rebuilt and renamed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian n08916316 the land between the Tigris and Euphrates; site of several ancient civilizations; part of what is now known as Iraq n08916832 the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia n08917503 an ancient kingdom in southern Mesopotamia; Babylonia conquered Israel in the 6th century BC and exiled the Jews to Babylon (where Daniel became a counselor to the king) n08917881 an ancient region of Mesopotamia lying between the Euphrates delta and the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Desert; settled in 1000 BC and destroyed by the Persians in 539 BC; reached the height of its power under Nebuchadnezzar II n08918248 an area in the southern region of Babylonia in present-day Iraq; site of the Sumerian civilization of city-states that flowered during the third millennium BC n08918800 an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River n08918944 an ancient kingdom in northern Mesopotamia which is in present-day Iraq n08919241 an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris and traditional capital of Assyria; just to the south of the modern city of Mosul in Iraq n08919475 an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq n08919693 an ancient maritime country (a collection of city states) at eastern end of the Mediterranean n08919949 an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697 n08920207 an ancient city on the north coast of Africa (northwest of Carthage); destroyed by Arabs around 700 AD n08920381 a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean n08920722 the second largest of the four main islands of Japan; to the north of Honshu n08920924 the central and largest of the four main islands of Japan; between the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean; regarded as the Japanese mainland n08921392 the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan; contains coal fields n08921613 the smallest of the four main islands of Japan; to the south of Honshu and to the east of Kyushu; separated from Honshu by the Inland Sea; forested and mountainous n08921850 a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building n08923177 a city on western Hokkaido that is the center of a fertile agricultural area n08923348 the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan n08923586 a city in central Honshu to the northwest of Tokyo; site of a Buddhist shrine n08923755 an industrial city in southern Honshu n08923884 a city of east central Honshu; a suburb of Tokyo n08924023 port city on southern Honshu on Osaka Bay; a commercial and industrial center of Japan n08924238 port city on southeastern Honshu in central Japan n08924400 the largest island of the central Ryukyu Islands n08924560 the chief city in the Ryukyu Islands n08924691 a chain of 55 islands in the western Pacific to the to the southwest of Japan (returned by United States to Japan in 1972) n08924913 a port city in Japan on Osaka Bay in southern Honshu; was damaged by an earthquake in 1995 n08925093 a city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan n08925287 a port city on the southwestern coast of Honshu in Japan; on August 6, 1945 Hiroshima was almost completely destroyed by the first atomic bomb dropped on a populated area n08925552 a commercial city in northern Japan on western Hokkaido n08925700 a Japanese city on northern Kyushu n08925830 a city in southern Japan on Kyushu n08925957 a city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb n08926231 a Japanese city in southern Honshu on the Pacific shore n08926381 a Japanese city in southern Honshu; main residential suburb of Osaka n08926543 an industrial city of Japan in southern Honshu n08926681 a volcano in central Honshu near Nagano; one of the largest volcanoes in Japan (8,340 feet) n08926877 a group of Japanese Islands in the northwestern Pacific Ocean to the north of the Marianas n08927068 the largest of the Volcano Islands of Japan n08927186 an Arab kingdom in southwestern Asia on the Red Sea n08927548 the capital and largest city of Jordan n08927678 Jordan's port; located in southwestern Jordan on the Gulf of Aqaba n08927836 a village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea; in the Old Testament it was the first place taken by the Israelites under Joshua as they entered the Promised Land n08928083 city in northwestern Jordan n08928193 a republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1963; major archeological discoveries have been made in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya n08928582 the capital and largest city of Kenya; a center for tourist safaris n08928742 a port city in western Kenya on the northeastern shore of Lake Victoria; fishing and trading center n08928933 a port city in southern Kenya on a coral island in a bay of the Indian Ocean n08929102 a city in western Kenya; commercial center of an agricultural region n08929243 an Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum n08929555 a seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait n08929722 an ancient region of western Europe that included what is now northern Italy and France and Belgium and part of Germany and the Netherlands n08929922 a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe n08932568 the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce n08933084 the region of Paris on the southern bank of the Seine; a center of artistic and student life n08933287 the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists n08933437 a northwestern suburb of Paris; the residence of the Merovingian royalty in the 7th century n08933621 a southeastern suburb of Paris; site of an international airport serving Paris n08933770 the street in Paris along the south bank of the Seine known for its governmental ministries n08933940 the region of Paris on the north bank of the Seine n08934067 island in Paris on the Seine n08934174 a major avenue in Paris famous for elegant shops and cafes n08934313 a town in southeastern France on the Rhone River; the seat of the papacy from 1309 to 1378 and the residence of antipopes during the Great Schism n08934532 a port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade n08934694 a port city in northwestern France (in Brittany); the chief naval station of France n08934868 a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England; in 1347 it was captured by the English king Edward III after a long siege and remained in English hands until it was recaptured by the French king Henry II in 1558 n08935212 a port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival n08935381 a town in north central France noted for white Burgundy wines n08935516 a town in northern France that is noted for its Gothic Cathedral n08935674 a port town in northwestern France on the English Channel; site of a naval base n08935848 an industrial city in eastern France to the north of Lyons n08935978 a seaport in northern France on the North Sea; scene of the evacuation of British forces in 1940 during World War II n08936180 a city in southeastern France on the Isere River n08936303 a port city in northern France on the English Channel at the mouth of the Seine n08936476 an industrial city in northern France near the Belgian border; was the medieval capital of Flanders n08936647 a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon n08936833 a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean n08936996 a city in northeastern France in Lorraine n08937109 a port city in western France on the Loire estuary n08937251 a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera n08937414 a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429) n08937594 a city in northeastern France to the east of Paris; scene of the coronation of most French kings; site of the unconditional German surrender in 1945 at the end of World War II n08937850 city on the Rhine in eastern France near the German border; an inland port n08937995 a port city and naval base in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast n08938163 a city on the Garonne River in southern France to the southeast of Bordeaux; a cultural center of medieval Europe n08938351 an industrial city in western France on the Loire River n08938478 a town in northeastern France long noted for its lace industry n08938619 a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century n08938819 a town in central France (south of Paris) noted for hot mineral springs; was capital of the unoccupied part of France during World War II n08939028 a town in south central France where is 1311-1313 the Roman Catholic Church held one of its councils n08939201 a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France; "the Riviera contains some of Europe's most popular resorts" n08939437 the French part of the Riviera n08939562 a geographical subdivision of France n08940209 a region of northeastern France famous for its wines n08940371 a former province of western France in the Loire valley n08940517 a region of southwestern France between Bordeaux and the Pyrenees n08940670 a former province of northern France near the English Channel (between Picardy and Flanders) n08940835 a region in central France n08940936 a division of Normandy n08941057 a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines n08941208 a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay n08941426 a low-lying region in central France n08941535 a region of northeastern France n08941681 a wooded plateau in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France; the site of intense fighting in World War I and World War II n08941895 a region of France on the island of Corsica; birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte n08942091 an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France n08942277 a former province of eastern France n08942392 a region of southwestern France n08942508 a division of Normandy n08942629 a region of north central France including Paris and the area around it n08942780 a region in south central France; named after the medieval dialect of French that was spoken there n08942965 a region of central France to the west of the Auvergne mountains n08943104 an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits n08943242 an island in the eastern Caribbean in the Windward Islands; administered as an overseas region of France n08943461 a department of northwestern France in the Pays de la Loire region n08943601 the southern part of France n08943699 a region in southwestern France n08943810 a region in northeastern France n08943926 an agricultural region of western France on the Bay of Biscay n08944089 a region of northern France on the English Channel n08944224 a low-lying region of west central France on the Bay of Biscay n08944378 a mountainous region of eastern France drained by the Rhone and Saone and Isere rivers n08944561 a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie n08944818 a former province of north central France; centered around Orleans n08944960 a former province of southeastern France; now administered with Cote d'Azur n08945110 a former province of east central France; now administered by Rhone-Alpes n08945277 a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy n08945529 a republic on the west coast of Africa n08945705 the capital of Gabon n08945821 a narrow republic surrounded by Senegal in West Africa n08946042 a port city and capital of Gambia n08946187 a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; "Ghana was colonized as the Gold Coast by the British" n08946564 the capital and largest city of Ghana with a deep-water port n08946715 a city in southern Ghana n08946812 a city in northern Ghana n08946909 an island state in the West Indies in the southeastern Caribbean Sea; an independent state within the British Commonwealth n08947180 the capital and largest city of Grenada n08947319 a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958 n08947617 a port and the capital of Guinea n08947772 a republic on the northwestern coast of Africa; recognized as independent by Portugal in 1974 n08948027 the capital of Guinea-Bissau n08948155 a geographical region of northeastern South America including Guyana and Surinam n08948346 a republic in northeastern South America; formerly part of the British Empire, but it achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 n08948704 port city and the capital and largest city of Guyana; "the city was called Stabroek by the Dutch but was renamed Georgetown by the British in 1812" n08948958 a former Dutch colony in South America; now a part of Guyana n08949093 a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level n08949737 an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum n08950035 a city of east central Netherlands; a popular tourist center and site of the summer residence of the Dutch royal family n08950230 a city in the central Netherlands on the lower Rhine River; site of a battle in 1944 during World War II n08950407 the site of the royal residence and the de facto capital in the western part of the Netherlands; seat of the International Court of Justice n08950649 city in southeastern Netherlands noted for electrical industry n08950787 an industrial city in the eastern Netherlands n08950907 the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea n08951077 a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620 n08951278 a city in the central Netherlands n08951385 one of the northernmost provinces of the Netherlands n08951513 the western part of the ancient region of Frisia in northern Europe on the North Sea between the Scheldt river and the Weser river; part of this region is now a province in the Netherlands n08951777 an ancient region of northwestern Europe including the Frisian Islands n08951957 a chain of islands in the North Sea off the coast of northwestern Europe extending from the IJsselmeer to Jutland n08952190 a republic in central Europe n08952423 capital and largest city of Hungary; located on the Danube River in north-central Hungary n08952628 a group of 21 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic between Iceland and the Shetland Islands n08952856 a self-governing colony that is a possession of Denmark in the Faroe Islands n08953029 the administrative center of the Faroe Islands n08953151 a volcanic island in the North Atlantic near the Arctic Circle n08953324 an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944 n08953596 the capital and chief port of Iceland on the southwestern coast of Iceland; buildings are heated by natural hot water n08953829 an archipelago of about 70 islands in the North Atlantic and North Sea off the northeastern coast of Scotland n08954057 an archipelago of about 100 islands in the North Atlantic off the north coast of Scotland n08954269 the geographical region believed by ancient geographers to be the northernmost land in the inhabited world n08954443 a town in northwestern Greenland; during World War II a United States naval base was built there n08954611 an Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Dae-Han-Min-Gook or Han-Gook n08954975 the name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945) n08955082 a communist country in the northern half of the Korean Peninsula; established in 1948 n08955397 capital of North Korea and an industrial center; "Pyongyang is Korea's oldest city but little of its history has been preserved" n08955626 a republic in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula; established in 1948 n08955951 the capital of South Korea and the largest city of Asia; located in northwestern South Korea n08956140 a port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea n08956305 city in southwestern South Korea; an important military base during the Korean War n08956461 a city in southeastern South Korea n08956574 a city in southeastern South Korea on the Korean Strait; the chief port and second largest city n08956760 a mountainous landlocked communist state in southeastern Asia; achieved independence from France in 1949 n08957064 the capital and largest city of Laos n08957212 a region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps n08957381 an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean n08957806 capital and largest city of Lebanon; located in western Lebanon on the Mediterranean n08957993 a port city and commercial center in northwestern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea n08958212 the main city of ancient Phoenicia n08958334 a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks n08958535 an ancient Mediterranean seaport that was a thriving city state in Phoenicia during the second millennium BC; was the chief port for the export of papyrus; located in Lebanon to the north of Beirut; now partially excavated n08958830 a landlocked constitutional monarchy in southern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 n08959105 the capital of Lesotho; located in northwestern Lesotho n08959254 a republic in West Africa; established in 1822 by Americans as a way to free negro slaves n08959495 the capital and chief port and largest city of Liberia n08959683 a military dictatorship in northern Africa on the Mediterranean; consists almost entirely of desert; a major exporter of petroleum n08960099 the capital and chief port and largest city of Libya; in northwestern Libya on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC n08960363 port in northern Libya on the Gulf of Sidra; formerly a joint capital of Libya with Tripoli n08960548 a small landlocked principality (constitutional monarchy) in central Europe located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland n08960843 the capital and largest city of Liechtenstein n08960987 a grand duchy (a constitutional monarchy) landlocked in northwestern Europe between France and Belgium and Germany; an international financial center n08961402 the capital and largest city of Luxembourg n08961630 landlocked republic on the Balkan Peninsula; achieved independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 n08961852 capital of modern Macedonia n08961970 an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa; the 4th largest island in the world n08962187 a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960 n08962465 the capital and largest city of Madagascar n08962610 a landlocked republic in southern central Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 n08962951 city in southern Malawi; largest city and commercial center of Malawi n08963095 the capital of Malawi; located in south central Malawi n08963244 a city in southern Malawi; was the capital until 1971 n08963369 a constitutional monarchy in southeastern Asia on Borneo and the Malay Peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957 n08963813 the largest city and former capital of Malaysia until 2005 n08963969 Malaysia's sparkling new capital n08964099 the part of Malaysia that is on the island of Borneo n08964288 a region of Malaysia in northeastern Borneo n08964474 a region of Malaysia on northwestern Borneo n08964647 the region of Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula n08964810 a peninsula in southeastern Asia occupied by parts of Malaysia and Thailand and Myanmar n08965055 a group of about 1,200 small coral islands (about 220 inhabited) in the Indian ocean n08965251 a republic on the Maldive Islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1965 n08965475 the capital of Maldives in the center of the islands n08965598 a landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years n08965958 the capital of Mali; located in the south on the Niger n08966085 a city in central Mali near the Niger river; formerly famous for its gold trade n08966239 a strategically located island to the south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea n08966408 a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 n08966647 the capital of Malta; located on the northeastern coast of the island n08966820 a country in northwestern Africa with a provisional military government; achieved independence from France in 1960; largely western Sahara Desert n08967176 capital of Mauritania; located in western Mauritania near the Atlantic coast n08967329 an island in the southwestern Indian Ocean n08967484 a parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius n08967688 capital and chief port of Mauritius; located on the northwestern coast of the island n08967868 a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera n08968125 the capital of Monaco n08968225 a town and popular resort in the principality of Monaco; famous for its gambling casino n08968390 the vast geographical region of Europe and Asia that was controlled by the Mongols in the 13th and 14th centuries; "under Genghis Khan Tartary extended as far east as the Pacific Ocean" n08968677 a vast region in Asia including the Mongolian People's Republic and China's Inner Mongolia n08968879 a landlocked socialist republic in central Asia n08969123 the capital and largest city of Mongolia n08969291 a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956 n08969798 a port on the Atlantic and the largest city of Morocco n08969948 a town in Morocco near the Atlantic coast n08970064 a city in north central Morocco; religious center n08970189 a city in western Morocco; tourist center n08970318 a city in northeastern Morocco near the Algerian border n08970445 the capital of Morocco; located in the northwestern on the Atlantic coast n08970611 a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar; "the first tangerines were shipped from Tangier to Europe in 1841" n08970833 an area in northwestern Africa with rich phosphate deposits; under Moroccan control since 1992 n08971025 a republic on the southeastern coast of Africa on the Mozambique Channel; became independent from Portugal in 1975 n08971404 a port city in eastern Mozambique on the Mozambique Channel n08971554 the capital and largest city of Mozambique n08971693 a region of eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean; "Natal was renamed KwaZulu-Natal in 1994" n08971914 North Island and South Island and adjacent small islands in the South Pacific n08972148 the smaller but more populous of two main islands of New Zealand; separated from South Island by Cook Strait n08972335 the larger but less populous of two main islands of New Zealand; separated from North Island by Cook Strait n08972521 an independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery n08972920 the largest city and principal port of New Zealand n08973064 industrial city at the center of a rich agricultural region n08973202 the capital of New Zealand n08973330 a landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert n08973647 the capital and largest city of Niger n08973776 a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; gained independence from Britain in 1960; most populous African country n08974171 capital of Nigeria in the center of the country n08974330 a large Yoruba city in southwestern Nigeria; site of a university n08974468 a city in northern Nigeria; a major center of the Hausa people n08974604 chief port and economic center of Nigeria; located in southwestern Nigeria on the Gulf of Guinea; former capital of Nigeria n08974818 a city in northeastern Nigeria; an agricultural trading center n08974974 a city in north central Nigeria; agricultural trading center n08975106 a strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula; the economy is dominated by oil n08975435 a port on the Gulf of Oman and capital of the sultanate of Oman n08975617 an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India n08975902 a Muslim republic that occupies the heartland of ancient south Asian civilization in the Indus River valley; formerly part of India; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 n08976799 city in northeast Pakistan n08976913 a city in southern Pakistan on the Indus River n08977035 the capital of Pakistan in the north on a plateau; the site was chosen in 1959 n08977211 the largest city in Pakistan; located in southeastern Pakistan; an industrial center and seaport on the Arabian Sea; former capital of Pakistan n08977428 city in northeast Pakistan n08977527 city in northern Pakistan at the eastern end of the Khyber Pass n08977665 an ancient city in northeastern Pakistan; served as capital of Pakistan while Islamabad was being built n08977845 a region of southeastern Pakistan n08977948 a chain of more than 200 islands about 400 miles long in the western central Pacific Ocean n08978161 a republic in the western central Pacific Ocean in association with the United States n08978343 a landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811 n08978667 the capital and chief port of Paraguay n08978821 an ancient kingdom in Asia to the southeast of the Caspian Sea; it dominated southwestern Asia from about 250 BC to AD 226 n08979054 a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries n08979590 a city in southern Peru founded in 1540 on the site of an ancient Inca city n08979740 a town in the Andes in southern Peru; formerly the capital of the Inca empire n08979878 capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century n08980119 Inca fortress city in the Andes in Peru discovered in 1911; it may have been built in the 15th century n08980300 an archipelago in the southwestern Pacific including some 7000 islands n08980640 one of the Visayan islands of the central Philippines; important for its fine harbor n08980814 the main island of the Philippines n08980920 the second largest island of the Philippines at the southern end of the archipelago; mountainous and volcanic n08981123 a mountainous island in the central Philippines n08981244 a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946 n08981746 the capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon n08981922 a suburb of Manila in southwestern Luzon n08982037 an important seaport on the island of Cebu in the Philippines n08982181 city on Luzon adjoining Manila n08982289 a volcano on Luzon to the northwest of Manila; erupted in 1991 after 600 years of dormancy n08982452 group of islands in the central Philippines n08982587 a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II n08983105 the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland n08983274 an industrial city and river port in northern Poland n08983413 an industrial city in southern Poland on the Vistula n08983556 a city of southern Poland whose church contains the statue of the black Madonna which attracts many pilgrims n08983742 a port city of northern Poland near the mouth of the Vistula River on a gulf of the Baltic Sea; a member of the Hanseatic League in the 14th century n08984010 an industrial city of southern Poland n08984122 a large city of central Poland n08984223 an industrial city of eastern Poland n08984332 a city in southwestern Poland on the Oder n08984457 an industrial city in southern Poland n08984567 a peninsula in southwestern Europe n08984788 a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil) n08985345 islands in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to Portugal; "the Azores are strategically located on transatlantic air and shipping routes" n08985559 an island in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa; the largest of the Madeira Islands n08985724 a group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean to the west of Morocco; the group forms an autonomous region of Portugal n08985958 an ancient city in northern Portugal n08986066 capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic n08986374 port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine n08986526 a port city on the Atlantic coast of Portugal to the southeast of Lisbon n08986691 a peninsula extending northward from the Arabian mainland into the Persian Gulf n08986905 an Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil n08987262 the capital and chief port of Qatar n08987423 a country on several of the Leeward Islands; located to the east southeast of Puerto Rico; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1983 n08987879 the largest of the islands comprising Saint Christopher-Nevis n08988068 the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the island of Saint Christopher n08988216 one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis n08988333 one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis n08988453 a volcanic island in the Windward Isles to the south of Martinique n08988609 a country on the island of Saint Lucia; gained independence from Great Britain in 1979 n08988861 a port on the island of Saint Lucia; capital and largest city of Saint Lucia n08989031 an island country in the central Windward Islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1979 n08989324 an island in the center of the Windward Islands; the largest of the islands comprising Saint Vincent and the Grenadines n08989556 the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; on Saint Vincent n08989697 a French overseas possession in the South Pacific n08989941 an island in the south Pacific; the most important island in French Polynesia; made famous by Robert Louis Stevenson and Paul Gauguin n08990203 the capital of French Polynesia on the northwestern coast of Tahiti n08990344 an island group of French Polynesia in the South Pacific to the east of Samoa n08990522 a group of about 80 coral islands in French Polynesia n08990701 a chain of small islands in French Polynesia n08990844 a group of islands in the south central Pacific; part of French Polynesia n08990999 a group of volcanic islands in the south central Pacific; part of French Polynesia n08991182 a group of volcanic islands in the South Pacific midway between Hawaii and Australia; its climate and scenery and Polynesian culture make it a popular tourist stop n08991491 a constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific n08991752 the capital of Western Samoa n08991878 a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa n08992067 a port in American Samoa n08992181 the smallest republic in the world; the oldest independent country in Europe (achieved independence in 301); located in the Apennines and completely surrounded by Italy n08992508 the capital and only city of San Marino n08992648 island nation in the South Atlantic off the west coast of Africa; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975; has enormous offshore oil reserves n08993037 capital of Sao Tome and Principe n08993144 an island in the Gulf of Guinea that is part of Sao Tome and Principe n08993288 an absolute monarchy occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula in southwest Asia; vast oil reserves dominate the economy n08993871 joint capital (with Mecca) of Saudi Arabia located in the central oasis; largest city in Saudi Arabia n08994090 joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam n08994339 a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam n08994540 an oil town in eastern Saudi Arabia on an inlet from the Persian Gulf; in June 1996 terrorists bombed an apartment complex in Dhahran killing 19 United States soldiers and wounding more than 300 people n08994834 port city in western Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea; near Mecca n08995013 a city in northwestern Saudi Arabia n08995120 a city in western Saudi Arabia to the east of Mecca n08995242 a central plateau region of the Arabian Peninsula; formerly an independent sultanate until 1932 when it united with Hejaz to form the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia n08995515 a coastal region of the western Arabian Peninsula bordering on the Red Sea; includes both Mecca and Medina; formerly an independent kingdom until it united with Nejd to form the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia n08995862 a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960 n08996118 the capital and chief port and largest city of Senegal n08996284 a group of about 90 islands in the western Indian Ocean to the north of Madagascar n08996483 a republic on the Seychelles islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1976 n08996714 port city and the capital of Seychelles n08996871 a republic in West Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1961 n08997132 port city and the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone n08997310 an island to the south of the Malay Peninsula n08997487 a country in southeastern Asia on the island of Singapore; achieved independence from Malaysia in 1965 n08997801 the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports n08997976 the northernmost islands are part of Papua New Guinea; the remainder form an independent state within the British Commonwealth n08998233 the southern Solomon Islands that since 1978 form an independent state in the British Commonwealth n08998451 national capital of Solomon Islands n08998560 a republic in extreme eastern Africa on the Somali peninsula; subject to tribal warfare n08998853 the capital and largest city of Somalia; a port on the Indian Ocean n08999049 a city in northwestern Somalia n08999154 a peninsula of northeastern Africa (the easternmost part of Africa) comprising Somalia and Djibouti and Eritrea and parts of Ethiopia n08999482 a republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers) n09000272 city in the Transvaal; the seat of the executive branch of the government of South Africa n09000462 port city in southwestern South Africa; the seat of the legislative branch of the government of South Africa n09000665 city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries n09000854 city in central South Africa; center for diamond mining and diamond marketing n09001007 a port city in eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean; resort and industrial center n09001184 a province in central South Africa that was colonized by the Boers; named Free State in 1997 n09001373 a province of northeastern South Africa originally inhabited by Africans who spoke Bantu; colonized by the Boers n09001580 a former province of southern South Africa that was settled by the Dutch in 1652 and ceded to Great Britain in 1814; in 1994 it was split into three new provinces of South Africa n09001881 a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese n09002096 a province of western South Africa n09002195 a point of land in southwestern South Africa (south of Cape Town) n09002325 the seat of the supreme court n09002433 a large collection of African townships to the southwest of Johannesburg in South Africa; inhabited solely by Black Africans n09002630 the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev n09002814 a former empire in eastern Europe and northern Asia created in the 14th century with Moscow as the capital; powerful in the 17th and 18th centuries under Peter the Great and Catherine the Great when Saint Petersburg was the capital; overthrown by revolution in 1917 n09003284 a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991 n09003918 a Russian principality in the 13th to 16th centuries; 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scene of severe fighting in World War II n09009978 a city in the European part of Russia n09010085 a city in the European part of Russia on the Volga; site of German defeat in World War II in the winter of 1942-43 n09010300 a city in the Asian part of Russia on the Ob river; largest city in Siberia n09010453 a city in the Asian part of Russia n09010565 a city in the Asian part of Russia n09010670 a seaport in the Asian part of Russia n09010785 two islands in the Arctic Ocean belonging to Russia; site of a test center for nuclear warheads n09010974 a peninsula in northwestern Russia projecting eastward between the Barents Sea and the White Sea n09011151 a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet n09011518 the capital of Belarus and of the Commonwealth of Independent States n09011679 industrial city of Belarus to the southeast of Minsk n09011820 a city of southwestern Belarus n09011922 a town in Belarus that was the center of the Chabad movement for a brief period during the 19th century n09012101 European countries bordering the Baltic Sea n09012297 a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea n09012530 a port city on the Gulf of Finland that is the capital and largest city of Estonia n09012735 a city of southeastern Estonia that was a member of the Hanseatic League n09012898 a region on the Baltic that is divided between northern Estonia and southern Latvia n09013074 a republic in northeastern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea n09013353 a port city on the Gulf of Riga that is the capital and largest city of Latvia; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League n09013603 a city of southwestern Latvia on the Baltic Sea n09013724 a city of southeastern Latvia n09013830 a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea n09014066 a city in western Lithuania on the Baltic Sea; formerly an important trading town of the Hanseatic League n09014273 the capital and largest city of Lithuania; located in southeastern Lithuania n09014470 a city in central Lithuania n09014586 a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet but achieved independence in 1991 n09014850 the capital of Moldova n09014979 a republic in southeastern Europe; formerly a European soviet; the center of the original Russian state which came into existence in the ninth century n09015460 a Ukrainian peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov n09015653 (Greek mythology) a region on the Black Sea to the south of the Caucasus that was the site of an ancient country where (according to Greek mythology) Jason sought the Golden Fleece n09015907 capital and largest city of the Ukraine; a major manufacturing and transportation center n09016099 an industrial city in the Donets Basin n09016232 an industrial region in the Ukraine n09016365 a city in north central Ukraine; site of a major disaster at a nuclear power plant (26 April 1986) n09016539 port city and industrial center in east central Ukraine on the Dnieper River n09016698 city in east central Ukraine on the Dnieper River; center of metallurgical industry n09016860 a city in northeastern Ukraine; former capital of the Ukraine n09017005 a port city of south central Ukraine on an arm of the Black Sea n09017168 a city in southern Ukraine on the Black Sea n09017301 a resort city in Crimea in the southern Ukraine on the Black Sea; site of the Allied conference between Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill in February 1945 n09017526 a landlocked republic in southwestern Asia; formerly an Asian soviet; modern Armenia is but a fragment of ancient Armenia which was one of the world's oldest civilizations; throughout 2500 years the Armenian people have been invaded and oppressed by their neighbors n09018030 capital of Armenia n09018162 a landlocked republic in southwestern Asia; formerly an Asian soviet n09018426 a port city on the Caspian Sea that is the capital of Azerbaijan and an important center for oil production n09018647 an ancient geographical region to the south of the Caucasus Mountains that corresponded approximately to the present-day Georgia n09018848 a republic in Asia Minor on the Black Sea separated from Russia by the Caucasus mountains; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 n09019194 the capital and largest city of Georgia on the Kura river n09019355 an autonomous province of Georgia on the Black Sea; a strong independence movement has resulted in much instability n09019592 an autonomous province of Georgia on the Black Sea n09019726 a landlocked republic to the south of Russia and to the northeast of the Caspian Sea; the original Turkic-speaking inhabitants were overrun by Mongols in the 13th century; an Asian soviet from 1936 to 1991 n09020119 remote city of Kazakhstan that (ostensibly for security reasons) was made the capital in 1998 n09020299 the largest city in Kazakhstan and the capital until 1998 n09020440 a landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 n09020792 the capital of Kyrgyzstan (known as Frunze 1926-1991) n09020961 a landlocked mountainous republic in southeast central Asia to the north of Afghanistan; formerly an Asian soviet n09021313 the capital of Tajikistan; formerly Stalinabad 1926-1991 n09021503 a republic in Asia to the east of the Caspian Sea and to the south of Kazakhstan and to the north of Iran; an Asian soviet from 1925 to 1991 n09021812 the capital and largest city of Turkmenistan n09021958 a peninsula in eastern Siberia; between Bering Sea and Sea of Okhotsk n09022132 a peninsula in northern Siberia n09022265 a landlocked republic in west central Asia; formerly an Asian soviet n09022538 the capital of Uzbekistan n09022667 city in southern Uzbekistan; Tamerlane's opulent capital in the 14th century n09022831 the parts of North America and South America to the south of the United States where Romance languages are spoken n09023118 a small republic in the eastern Pyrenees between Spain and France n09023321 a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power n09024467 the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum n09024668 an archipelago in the western Mediterranean off the eastern coast of Spain n09024844 the largest of the Balearic Islands n09024972 a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the northwest coast of Africa forming Spanish provinces n09025189 a city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial center; has been a center for radical political beliefs n09025451 an ancient port city in southwestern Spain n09025584 a port in southeastern Spain on the Mediterranean n09025728 a city in southern Spain; center of Moorish culture n09025863 a city in southeastern Spain that was the capital of the Moorish kingdom until it was captured by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492; site of the Alhambra (a palace and fortress built by Moors in the Middle Ages) which is now a major tourist attraction n09026204 a city in southwestern Spain that is famous for making sherry n09026360 a city in northwestern Spain at the foot of the Cantabrian Mountains n09026499 a city in northern Spain on the Ebro River n09026614 a port city and resort in Andalusia in southern Spain on the Mediterranean n09026780 a city in northwestern Spain near the Cantabrian Mountains n09026911 a city in northern Spain on the Bay of Biscay near the French border; a fashionable seaside resort n09027089 a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain n09027292 a city in central Spain on the Tagus river; famous for steel and swords since the first century n09027460 a region of northeastern Spain; a former kingdom that united with Castile in 1479 to form Spain (after the marriage of Ferdinand V and Isabella I) n09027679 an ancient city on the Ebro River in northeastern Spain; formerly the capital of Aragon n09027853 a region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479 n09028062 a region of northeastern Spain n09028204 a region (and former kingdom) in northwestern Spain on the Atlantic and the Bay of Biscay n09028367 a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain n09028477 a city in eastern Spain on the Mediterranean; "Valencia is the third largest city in Spain" n09028643 a Spanish island in the Atlantic off the northwestern coast of Africa; the largest of the Canary Islands n09028841 location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules n09029242 a region of northern Africa to the south of the Sahara and Libyan deserts; extends from the Atlantic to the Red Sea n09029457 a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956 n09029884 an impoverished region of western Sudan; "Darfur was a semi-independent sultanate until 1917 and is ethnically distinct from central Sudan" n09030096 a mountainous province of central Sudan n09030210 the capital of Sudan located at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile n09030382 city in Sudan n09030467 port city in Sudan on the Red Sea n09030596 a city of Sudan; located in the central Sudan on the White Nile opposite Khartoum n09030752 a republic in northeastern South America on the Atlantic; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975 n09031061 the capital and largest city and major port of Surinam n09031233 a landlocked monarchy in southeastern Africa; member of the commonwealth that achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1968 n09031501 capital of Swaziland; located in northwestern Swaziland n09031653 a landlocked federal republic in central Europe n09032191 one of the cantons of Switzerland n09032321 the capital of Switzerland; located in western Switzerland n09032483 a city in northwestern Switzerland n09032604 a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations n09032843 a popular resort town in the Alps in west central Switzerland n09032981 a city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center n09033117 the largest city in Switzerland; located in the northern part of the country; "Zurich is the center of the German-speaking part of Switzerland" n09033333 an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization n09033813 the biblical name for ancient Syria n09033936 an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus n09034286 a city in northwestern Syria n09034402 a seaport on the western coast of Syria n09034550 a republic in eastern Africa n09034967 the capital and largest port city of Tanzania on the Indian Ocean n09035153 a city in the center of Tanzania that has been designated as the future capital n09035305 a former state in East Africa; united with Zanzibar in 1964 to form Tanzania n09035458 an island in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa; part of the United Republic of Tanzania n09035632 a city in southwestern Tanzania n09035735 a city in northern Tanzania on Lake Victoria n09035852 a city in western Tanzania n09035951 a port city in northeastern Tanzania on the Indian Ocean n09036098 a vast plain in Tanzania to the west of the Great Rift Valley known for its wildlife n09036295 a national park in Tanzania created in 1951 to protect the wildlife n09036452 a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula; "Thailand is the official name of the former Siam" n09036880 the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture n09037133 a monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970 n09037394 a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean coast; achieved independence from France in 1956; "southern Tunisia is mostly desert" n09037838 the capital and principal port of Tunisia n09037991 city in Tunisia n09038079 city in Tunisia n09038170 a city in west central Tunisia n09038272 the second largest city in Tunisia; located in eastern Tunisia near a phosphate region n09038439 a port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean n09038597 a Turkish sultanate of southwestern Asia and northeastern Africa and southeastern Europe; created by the Ottoman Turks in the 13th century and lasted until the end of World War I; although initially small it expanded until it superseded the Byzantine Empire n09038990 an extensive geographical region in the Middle East to the south of the Caucasus n09039260 the part of Kurdistan that is in northwestern Iraq n09039411 a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans; on the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918, the Young Turks, led by Kemal Ataturk, established a republic in 1923 n09040299 an ancient Greek colony on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles; scene of the legend of Hero and Leander n09040475 a city in southern Turkey on the Seyhan River n09040601 the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats n09040839 a port city in southwestern Turkey on the Gulf of Antalya n09040998 a town in southern Turkey; ancient commercial center and capital of Syria; an early center of Christianity n09041199 a former town on the Bosporus (now part of Istanbul); site of the Council of Chalcedon n09041371 the strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara that separates European Turkey from Asian Turkey n09041582 an ancient Greek city on the southwestern coast of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the mausoleum at Halicarnassus n09041785 the largest city and former capital of Turkey; rebuilt on the site of ancient Byzantium by Constantine I in the fourth century; renamed Constantinople by Constantine who made it the capital of the Byzantine Empire; now the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Church n09042213 a city in northwestern Turkey n09042322 a port city in western Turkey n09042451 an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; the technique of preparing sheepskins as parchment was developed here n09042675 an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; as the capital of Lydia it was the cultural center of Asia Minor; destroyed by Tamerlane in 1402 n09042924 region of western Asia Minor colonized by ancient Greeks n09043052 a landlocked republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962 n09043411 a state of Uganda and site of a former Bantu kingdom n09043556 a town in southern Uganda on Lake Victoria; site of an international airport (where in 1976 Israeli commandos rescued hostages held aboard a plane by Palestinian hijackers) n09043802 a city in Uganda on the north shore of Lake Victoria n09043926 the capital and largest city of Uganda on the north shore of Lake Victoria n09044094 a city in northern Uganda n09044190 a federation of seven Arab emirates on the eastern Arabian peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; rich in oil reserves n09044536 a sheikhdom of eastern Arabia and capital of the United Arab Emirates n09044714 port city in the United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf n09044862 North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 n09048127 the eastern seaboard of the United States (especially the strip between Boston and Washington D.C.) n09048303 the western seaboard of the United States from Washington to southern California n09048460 one of the 13 British colonies that formed the original states of the United States n09048880 a region of northeastern United States comprising Maine and New Hampshire and Vermont and Massachusetts and Rhode Island and Connecticut n09049303 a region of the eastern United States comprising New York and New Jersey and Pennsylvania and Delaware and Maryland n09049599 a region of the United States comprising states bordering the Gulf of Mexico; Alabama and Florida and Louisiana and Mississippi and Texas n09049909 any of the southern states in which slavery was legal prior to the American Civil War n09050089 any state prohibiting slavery prior to the American Civil War n09050244 the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861 n09050730 the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line n09051235 the southeastern region of the United States: South Carolina and Georgia and Alabama and Mississippi and Louisiana; prior to the American Civil War all these states produced cotton and permitted slavery n09051609 the South of the United States before the American Civil War n09051726 states in the south and southwest that have a warm climate and tend to be politically conservative n09051898 the coastal plain of the South: eastern parts of Virginia and North Carolina and South Carolina and Georgia n09052100 the plateau between the coastal plain and the Appalachian Mountains: parts of Virginia and North and South Carolina and Georgia and Alabama n09052314 the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War); "he has visited every state in the Union"; "Lee hoped to detach Maryland from the Union"; "the North's superior resources turned the scale" n09052652 the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line n09052835 the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina n09053019 the area of the states of North Dakota and South Dakota n09053185 a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War n09053801 the state capital of Alabama on the Mobile River n09053947 the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama n09054110 a town in northern Alabama on the Tennessee River n09054233 an industrial town in north central Alabama n09054350 a city in northern Alabama; center for space research n09054480 a port in southwestern Alabama on Mobile Bay n09054616 a town in central Alabama on the Alabama river; in 1965 it was the center of a drive to register Black voters n09054797 a university town in west central Alabama n09054915 a town in eastern Alabama n09055015 a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union; "Alaska is the largest state in the United States" n09055786 the state capital of Alaska n09055906 a city in south central Alaska; "Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska" n09056055 a town in western Alaska on the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula; an important center of an Alaskan gold rush at the beginning of the 20th century n09056278 a town in southeastern Alaska that was the capital of Russian America and served as the capital of Alaska from 1867 until 1906 n09056476 a town in southeastern Alaska at the northern end of the Inside Passage; a gateway to the Klondike during the Alaskan gold rush n09056677 a port on Alaska's southern coast from which oil is shipped to markets around the world n09056837 a peninsula in western Alaska that projects westward into the Bering Sea just below the Arctic Circle n09057021 a group of islands off southeastern Alaska n09057170 an Alaskan island in the Alexander Archipelago near Juneau n09057311 a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon n09057930 a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory n09058071 a city in Arizona just to the east of Phoenix; originally a suburb of Phoenix n09058219 a town in Arizona on the Mexican border opposite Nogales, Mexico n09058376 the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation n09058635 a town in central Arizona n09058735 a residential suburb of Phoenix n09058841 a city in southeastern Arizona ringed by mountain ranges; long known as a winter and health resort but the population shift from industrial states to the Sunbelt resulted in rapid growth late in the 20th century n09059125 a town in southwestern Arizona on the Colorado River and the California border n09059274 a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War n09059741 a university town in northwestern Arkansas in the Ozarks n09059876 a town in western Arkansas on the Arkansas River at the Oklahoma border n09060024 a town in west central Arkansas; a health resort noted for thermal springs n09060176 a town in northeast Arkansas n09060280 the state capital and largest city of Arkansas in the central part of Arkansas on the Arkansas River n09060480 a town in southeast central Arkansas on the Arkansas River n09060615 a town in southwest Arkansas on the Texas border adjacent to Texarkana, Texas n09060768 a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes n09062015 a city in southern California (southeast of Los Angeles); site of Disneyland n09062184 an amusement park in Anaheim created in 1955 by Walt Disney n09062320 a city in south central California at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley n09062478 a town in southeastern California n09062585 a city in California on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay; site of the University of California at Berkeley n09062791 a city in southwestern California surrounded by Los Angeles; home of many Hollywood actors n09062961 an industrial city in southern California (south of San Diego) near the Mexican border n09063125 a town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean n09063259 a city in south central California in the San Joaquin Valley; center of an important agricultural area and gateway to the Sierra Nevada Mountains n09063477 a city in southern California located on 8.5 miles of Pacific beachfront; was a resort until oil was discovered in 1921 n09063673 a city in southern California; motion picture capital of the world; most populous city of California and second largest in the United States n09063950 a district of Los Angeles long associated with the American film industry n09064080 a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay n09064264 a city in western California on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco; primarily and industrial urban center n09064468 a university town in California n09064594 a city in southwestern California to the east of Los Angeles n09064729 a town in north central California on the Sacramento River n09064861 a city in southern California n09064966 a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California n09065191 a city in southern California to the east of Los Angeles n09065328 a picturesque city of southern California on San Diego Bay near the Mexican border; site of an important naval base n09065557 a port in western California near the Golden Gate that is one of the major industrial and transportation centers; it has one of the world's finest harbors; site of the Golden Gate Bridge n09065899 a fashionable neighborhood in San Francisco n09066017 a city in western California located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay to the south of San Francisco; a center for computer and electronics industries n09066249 a town in California to the south of San Francisco n09066375 a town in western California to the north of Oakland on an arm of San Francisco Bay n09066534 a city in southern California to the east of Long Beach n09066665 a town in southwestern California on the Pacific Ocean n09066799 a city of west central California; residential area with light industry n09066948 an island resort in the Pacific off the southwestern coast of California n09067138 a town in western California on Monterey Bay; a tourist center n09067277 a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains n09067721 a town in north central Colorado; Rocky Mountains resort center and university town n09067878 a city in east central Colorado on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains; popular tourist center and site of the United States Air Force Academy n09068107 the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river n09068320 a city in Colorado to the south of Colorado Springs n09068444 a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies n09068805 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09068921 a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound n09069072 a residential town in central Connecticut n09069190 the state capital of Connecticut; located in central Connecticut on the Connecticut river; a center of the insurance business n09069415 a city in southwestern Connecticut; site of Yale University n09069569 a town in southeastern Connecticut near Long Island Sound; an important whaling center in the 19th century n09069752 a city in west central Connecticut n09069862 a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies n09070120 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09070233 the capital of the state of Delaware n09070363 the largest city in Delaware n09070487 the district occupied entirely by the city of Washington; chosen by George Washington as the site of the capital of the United States and created out of land ceded by Maryland and Virginia n09070793 the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791 n09071246 term sometimes used to refer to Washington, D.C. n09071349 a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets; "they are debating the budget today on Capitol Hill" n09071571 a section of northwestern Washington, D.C. n09071690 a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War n09072611 a resort town in northeast Florida on the Atlantic coast; hard white beaches have been used for automobile speed trials n09072810 a city in southeast Florida on the Atlantic coast to the north of Miami; a favorite place for college students to go on their spring vacations n09073034 a town in southwest Florida n09073138 a university town in north central Florida n09073258 Florida's largest city; a port and important commercial center in northeastern Florida n09073442 a town on the westernmost of the Florida keys in the Gulf of Mexico n09073584 a resort town in east central Florida n09073697 a city and resort in southeastern Florida on Biscayne Bay; the best known city in Florida; a haven for retirees and a refuge for Cubans fleeing Castro n09073938 a city in southeastern Florida on an island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean; known for fashionable resort hotels n09074140 a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World n09074285 a resort town in southeast Florida on an island on the Atlantic coast n09074431 a resort and fishing town on the Gulf of Mexico in northwest Florida n09074596 a town in extreme northwest Florida n09074707 a town in west central Florida on the Gulf of Mexico n09074834 a resort city in northeastern Florida; the oldest city in the United States n09075007 a city in western Florida on Tampa Bay; a popular winter resort n09075170 capital of the state of Florida; located in northern Florida n09075329 a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico n09075496 a town in southeast Florida on the mainland opposite Palm Beach; founded as a commercial center for Palm Beach n09075688 a large amusement park established in 1971 to the southwest of Orlando n09075842 a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War n09076421 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09076533 a town in southwest Georgia; processing center for peanuts and pecans n09076675 state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War n09076982 a university town in northeast Georgia n09077111 a city in eastern Georgia north-northwest of Savannah; noted for golf tournaments n09077266 a town in southeast Georgia near the Atlantic coast; a port of entry n09077410 a city in western Georgia on the Chattahoochee River; industrial center n09077556 a city in central Georgia to the southeast of Atlanta n09077681 a university town in northern Mississippi; home of William Faulkner n09077821 a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river n09077977 a town in southern Georgia near the Florida border n09078102 a town in central Georgia; the origin of Vidalia onions n09078231 a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands n09078654 a town in Hawaii on the island of Hawaii n09078784 the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu n09079001 a well-known beach and resort area on Oahu Island to the southeast of Honolulu n09079153 a group of volcanic and coral islands in the central Pacific n09079505 the largest and southernmost of the Hawaii islands; has several volcanic peaks n09079747 an island of south-central Hawaii n09079875 an island of Hawaii to the northwest of Oahu n09080006 an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area n09080146 the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands n09080273 an island of central Hawaii (between Maui and Oahu) n09080415 the most northwestern Hawaiian island (beyond Kauai) n09080554 an island of central Hawaii (between Molokai and Kauai); the chief island of the state n09080782 a harbor on Oahu to the west of Honolulu; location of a United States naval base that was attacked by the Japanese on 7 Dec 1941 n09080989 an atoll in the Hawaiian Islands some 1300 miles to the northwest of Honolulu; site of an important United States naval base n09081213 a state in the Rocky Mountains n09081560 the capital and largest city of Idaho n09081688 a town in the northern panhandle of Idaho; popular resort area n09081830 a town in southeastern Idaho on the Snake River n09081955 a town in northwestern Idaho n09082058 a town in southwestern Idaho n09082158 a university town in southeastern Idaho n09082273 a winter sports resort in south central Idaho n09082395 a town on the Snake River in south central Idaho near the Twin Falls n09082540 a midwestern state in north-central United States n09082988 a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers n09083151 a town in southern Illinois n09083255 a university town in east central Illinois adjoining Urbana n09083390 largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan n09083659 a city in central Illinois; Abraham Lincoln practiced law here n09083795 a town in southwest Illinois on the Mississippi across from Saint Louis n09083949 a town in northwest Illinois on the Mississippi River n09084075 a city in central Illinois on the Illinois River n09084196 a city in northern Illinois n09084298 a town in northwest Illinois on the Mississippi River; site of a Union prison during the American Civil War n09084483 capital of the state of Illinois n09084615 a university town in east central Illinois adjoining Champaign n09084750 a state in midwestern United States n09085089 a university town in south central Indiana n09085209 a city in southwestern Indiana on the Ohio River n09085334 a city in northeastern Indiana n09085441 a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production n09085593 the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race n09085830 a university town in west central Indiana on the Wabash River n09085967 a town in east central Indiana n09086070 a city in northern Indiana n09086173 a state in midwestern United States n09086509 a town in southwest Iowa on the Missouri River across from Omaha n09086635 a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island n09086793 a city in eastern Iowa n09086894 a town in east central Iowa n09086995 the capital and largest city in Iowa n09087126 a town in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River n09087247 a town in north central Iowa n09087352 a town in southeast Iowa n09087450 a city in northeastern Iowa where the Big Sioux River joins the Missouri n09087599 a state in midwestern United States n09087996 a town of southwestern Kansas on the Arkansas River; formerly a rowdy cow town n09088151 a town in central Kansas to the west of Topeka; home of Dwight D. Eisenhower n09088301 a town in central Kansas n09088396 a city of northeast Kansas on the Missouri River adjacent to Kansas City, Missouri n09088556 a town in northeastern Kansas on the Kansas River; scene of raids by John Brown in 1856 n09088718 a town in central Kansas n09088815 the capital of the state of Kansas; located in eastern Kansas on the Kansas river n09088989 the largest city in Kansas; located in southern Kansas on the Arkansas River n09089139 a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses n09089524 a town in southern Kentucky n09089631 the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky n09089782 a city in eastern Kentucky; noted for raising thoroughbred horses n09089923 the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby n09090128 a town in northwestern Kentucky on the Ohio River; a tobacco market n09090271 a town in western Kentucky on the Ohio River n09090389 an area in central Kentucky noted for it bluegrass and thoroughbred horses n09090559 territory in the western United States purchased from France in 1803 for $15 million; extends from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada n09090825 a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War n09091285 a town in Louisiana on the Red River n09091398 capital of Louisiana n09091538 a town in south central Louisiana; settled by Acadians n09091668 a town in north central Louisiana n09091774 a town in southeast Louisiana to the south of Baton Rouge n09091909 a port and largest city in Louisiana; located in southeastern Louisiana near the mouth of the Mississippi river; a major center for offshore drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico; jazz originated here among black musicians in the late 19th century; Mardi Gras is celebrated here each year n09092352 a city in northwest Louisiana on the Red River near the Texas border n09092497 a state in New England n09092822 the capital of the state of Maine n09092948 a town in east central Maine on the Penobscot River n09093072 a university town in southwestern Maine n09093187 a town in southwestern Maine to the north of Portland n09093315 a university town in east central Maine on the Penobscot River to the north of Bangor n09093472 largest city in Maine in the southwestern corner of the state n09093608 a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies n09093980 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09094093 a town in northeastern Maryland n09094217 state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy n09094381 the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center n09094581 a United States Army base in Maryland; headquarters of the National Security Agency n09094791 a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore n09094919 a town in northern Maryland n09095023 a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies n09095606 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09095751 state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services n09096089 the seaport at Boston n09096190 a fashionable section of Boston; site of the Massachusetts capital building n09096343 a hill in Charlestown that was the site of the battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 n09096498 a former town and present-day neighborhood of Boston; settled in 1629 n09096664 a city in Massachusetts just to the north of Boston; site of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology n09096903 town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought n09097079 a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries n09097283 town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought n09097461 town in northeastern Massachusetts; residential suburb of Boston n09097599 a town in western Massachusetts n09097707 a city and manufacturing center in southwestern Massachusetts on the Connecticut River n09097871 an industrial and university city in central Massachusetts to the west of Boston n09098027 a Massachusetts peninsula to the north of Boston extending into the Atlantic Ocean n09098184 a Massachusetts peninsula to the south of Boston extending into the Atlantic; a popular resort area n09098358 a canal connecting Cape Cod Bay with Buzzards Bay n09098488 an island summer resort off of Cape Cod n09098592 an island resort off Cape Cod; formerly a center of the whaling industry n09098721 a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620 n09098885 colony formed by the Pilgrims when they arrived at Plymouth Rock in 1620; it was absorbed into the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1691 n09099098 a boulder in Plymouth supposed to be where the Pilgrims disembarked from the Mayflower n09099264 a city in northeastern Massachusetts; site of the witchcraft trials in 1692 n09099411 a town in northwestern Massachusetts n09099526 a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region n09100080 a town in northern Michigan on an arm of Lake Huron n09100223 a city in southern Michigan near Detroit; site of the University of Michigan n09100394 the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor n09100690 a city in southeast central Michigan near Detroit; automobile manufacturing n09100837 a city in west central Michigan; noted for manufacturing furniture n09100982 a town in northwest Michigan on the Upper Peninsula n09101127 a town in south central Michigan n09101233 a town in southwest Michigan n09101318 capital of the state of Michigan; located in southern Michigan on the Grand River n09101495 a town on Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula in northwest Michigan n09101639 a town of southeast Michigan on Lake Erie n09101753 a town in east central Michigan on an arm of Lake Huron n09101882 a town in northern Michigan on an arm of Lake Michigan n09102016 a midwestern state n09102415 a town in northern Minnesota n09102517 a city in northeast Minnesota on Lake Superior n09102655 a town in northeastern Minnesota in the Mesabi Range n09102781 a town in southern Minnesota n09102883 largest city in Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river; noted for flour mills; one of the Twin Cities n09103112 a town in southeast Minnesota n09103217 a town in central Minnesota on the Mississippi River; granite quarries n09103377 capital of the state of Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river adjacent to Minneapolis; one of the Twin Cities n09103648 nickname for Saint Paul and Minneapolis n09103803 a town in northeastern Minnesota in the heart of the Mesabi Range n09103943 a state in the Deep South on the gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate States during the American Civil War n09104474 an old town in southern Mississippi on the Gulf of Mexico n09104604 a town in eastern Mississippi near the border with Alabama n09104737 a town in western Mississippi on the Mississippi River to the north of Vicksburg n09104894 a town in southeast Mississippi n09105003 capital of the state of Mississippi on the Pearl River n09105156 a town in eastern Mississippi n09105260 a town in southwest Mississippi on the Mississippi River n09105390 a town in northeast Mississippi n09105494 a town in western Mississippi on bluffs above the Mississippi River to the west of Jackson; focus of an important campaign during the American Civil War as the Union fought to control the Mississippi River and so to cut the Confederacy into two halves n09105821 a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union n09106393 a town in southeast Missouri n09106502 a university town in central Missouri n09106614 a town in northeast Missouri on the Mississippi River; boyhood home of Mark Twain n09106770 a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail n09106912 capital of the state of Missouri; located in central Missouri on the Missouri river n09107098 a city in western Missouri situated at the confluence of the Kansas River and the Missouri River; adjacent to Kansas City, Kansas n09107305 a town in southeast Missouri n09107412 a town in northwest Missouri on the Missouri River; in the 19th century it became the eastern terminus of the pony express n09107626 the largest city in Missouri; a busy river port on the Mississippi River near its confluence with the Missouri River; was an important staging area for wagon trains westward in the 19th century n09107950 a town in east central Missouri n09108055 a city of southwestern Missouri n09108164 a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border n09108586 a town in southwestern Montana; gateway to Yellowstone National Park n09108728 the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river n09108884 a town in southwestern Montana; center for mining copper n09109012 a town in central Montana on the Missouri river; a center of extensive hydroelectric power n09109180 capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana n09109333 a university town in western Montana n09109444 a midwestern state on the Great Plains n09109771 a town in south central Nebraska n09109882 capital of the state of Nebraska; located in southeastern Nebraska; site of the University of Nebraska n09110099 a town in west central Nebraska on the Platte River n09110229 largest city in Nebraska; located in eastern Nebraska on the Missouri river; a major transportation center of the Midwest n09110422 a state in the southwestern United States n09110784 capital of the state of Nevada; located in western Nevada n09110939 largest city in Nevada; located in southeastern Nevada; originally settled by Mormons but is now famous for entertainment and gambling and general excess n09111168 a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage n09111366 a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies n09111636 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09111754 capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river n09111955 largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river n09112123 a port town in southeastern New Hampshire on the Atlantic Ocean n09112282 a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies n09112742 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09112857 a city on the Atlantic shore in southeastern New Jersey; a resort and gambling center n09113022 capital of the state of New Jersey; located in western New Jersey on the Delaware river n09113207 a city in northeastern New Jersey n09113333 a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia n09113479 a city in northeastern New Jersey (opposite Manhattan) n09113611 a town in northern New Jersey where the Continental Army spent two winters n09113762 the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey n09113901 a university town in central New Jersey n09114020 a city of northeastern New Jersey n09114128 a university town in central New Jersey n09114262 a cape of southeast New Jersey extending into the Atlantic Ocean n09114401 an island in New York Bay to the southwest of Manhattan where the Statue of Liberty stands; "Congress officially changed the name from Bedloe's Island to Liberty Island in 1956" n09114696 a state in southwestern United States on the Mexican border n09115315 the largest city in New Mexico; located in central New Mexico on the Rio Grande river n09115478 a town in southeastern New Mexico on the Pecos River near the Mexican border; potash deposits n09115646 a town in northwestern New Mexico n09115756 a town in northwestern New Mexico near the Arizona border n09115886 a town in southern New Mexico on the Rio Grande n09116010 a town in north central New Mexico; in 1942 it was chosen as a nuclear research site where the first atomic bombs were produced n09116214 a town in southeast New Mexico n09116318 capital of the state of New Mexico; located in north central New Mexico n09116488 a town in southwestern New Mexico n09116599 an artist colony in northern New Mexico n09116709 an island at the north end of New York Bay where the borough of Manhattan is located n09116876 a settlement established by the Dutch near the mouth of Hudson River and the southern end of Manhattan Island; annexed by the English in 1664 and renamed New York n09117118 a Dutch colony in North America along the Hudson and lower Delaware rivers although the colony centered in New Amsterdam; annexed by the English in 1664 n09117351 a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies n09118181 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09118313 state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river n09118505 a city on Lake Erie in western New York (near Niagara Falls) n09118639 a small town in east central New York; site of the National Baseball Hall of Fame n09118817 an artificial waterway connecting the Hudson river at Albany with Lake Erie at Buffalo; built in the 19th century; now part of the New York State Barge Canal n09119070 a system of canals crossing New York State and connecting the Great Lakes with the Hudson River and Lake Champlain n09119277 the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center n09119989 a borough of New York City n09120087 a borough of New York City n09120207 a section of Brooklyn on the Atlantic; known as an amusement center n09120353 an island in New York Bay that was formerly the principal immigration station for the United States; "some twelve millions immigrants passed through Ellis Island" n09120594 one of the five boroughs of New York City n09120939 an avenue in Manhattan that separates the east side of Manhattan from the west side n09121101 an avenue in Manhattan that runs north and south n09121230 a large park in Manhattan n09121334 a district of Manhattan; now largely a Black ghetto n09121458 a district in Manhattan formerly noted for its slums and vice n09121619 a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts n09121814 a college town in central New York on Lake Cayuga n09121936 a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts n09122086 a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters n09122258 a fashionable residential street in New York City n09122397 low-budget theaters located outside the Broadway area in Manhattan n09122542 the area of Manhattan around the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue; heart of the New York theater district; site of annual celebration of New Year's n09122779 a street in lower Manhattan where the New York Stock Exchange is located; symbol of American finance n09122968 a mainly residential district of Manhattan; `the Village' became a home for many writers and artists in the 20th century n09123182 a borough of New York City n09123281 a borough of New York City n09123387 a tidal strait separating Manhattan and the Bronx from Queens and Brooklyn n09123538 a channel separating Manhattan from the Bronx n09123662 a narrow channel of water separating Staten Island and Brooklyn n09123809 United States Army installation on the west bank of Hudson river to the north of New York City; site of United States Military Academy n09124039 an island in southeastern New York; Brooklyn and Queens are on its western end n09124252 a town on Long Island in New York; site of Belmont Park n09124399 a large airport on Long Island to the east of New York City n09124589 a city in south central New York near the border with Pennsylvania n09124732 a town on the Hudson River in New York n09124845 a town on the Hudson River in New York; in 1782 and 1783 it was George Washington's headquarters n09125016 a city in western New York State at the falls of the Niagara river; tourist attraction and honeymoon resort n09125203 a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry n09125354 a city of eastern New York on the Mohawk river; it prospered after the opening of the Erie Canal n09125528 a city in central New York n09125629 a city in central New York n09125727 a town in eastern New York State famed for its spa and its horse racing n09125881 a town in northern New York n09125984 (informal) a resort area in the Catskill Mountains of New York that was patronized primarily by Jewish guests; "many comedians learned their trade playing the borscht circuit" n09126305 a state in southeastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies n09126895 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09127014 a cape in southeastern North Carolina extending into the Atlantic Ocean n09127161 a cape of northwestern Washington n09127274 a cape on the Strait of Magellan in southern Chile; the most southern point on the mainland of South America n09127461 a promontory on Hatteras Island off the Atlantic coast of North Carolina; "frequent storms drive ships to their destruction on Cape Hatteras" n09127701 a barrier island running parallel to the North Carolina shore n09127844 capital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the North Carolina n09128040 a town in western North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west of Charlotte n09128201 a town in central North Carolina; site of the University of North Carolina n09128372 the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina n09128536 a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University n09128691 a town in south central North Carolina n09128808 a town that is a major tobacco center in eastern North Carolina n09128947 a city of north central North Carolina n09129062 a city in eastern North Carolina; tobacco market n09129187 a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River n09129324 a city of north central North Carolina n09129442 a state of north central United States bordering on Canada n09129719 capital of the state of North Dakota; located in south central North Dakota overlooking the Missouri river n09129926 largest city in North Dakota; located in eastern North Dakota on the Red river n09130076 a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region n09130452 a city in northeastern Ohio; the heart of the United States rubber industry n09130599 a town in southeast Ohio n09130714 the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port n09130883 a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river n09131001 the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University n09131205 a city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center n09131324 a town in north central Ohio n09131428 an industrial city in northwestern Ohio on Lake Erie n09131553 a city in northeast Ohio n09131654 a state in south central United States n09132053 a town in northeastern Oklahoma n09132163 a town in north central Oklahoma n09132266 a town in southwest Oklahoma n09132367 a town in southeastern Oklahoma n09132474 a town in eastern Oklahoma on the Arkansas River n09132597 capital and largest city of Oklahoma; the economy is based on oil and livestock n09132778 a major city of northeastern Oklahoma on the Arkansas river; once known as the oil capital of the world and still heavily involved in the oil and gas industries n09133010 a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific n09133364 a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range n09133500 a city in western Oregon on the Willamette River; site of a university n09133643 a town in southern Oregon near the California border n09133775 a town in southwestern Oregon; a summer resort n09133895 freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains n09134202 capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River n09134386 a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies n09134882 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09134999 a city in eastern Pennsylvania; an industrial and commercial center n09135142 a town in central Pennsylvania n09135246 a town in eastern Pennsylvania on the Lehigh River to the northwest of Philadelphia; an important center for steel production n09135447 a port city on Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania n09135590 a small town in southern Pennsylvania; site of a national cemetery n09135733 capital of Pennsylvania; located in southern part of state n09135894 an industrial town to the east of Harrisburg n09135993 a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia) n09136182 the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania n09136582 a city in southwestern Pennsylvania where the confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River forms the Ohio River; long an important urban industrial area; site of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh n09136929 an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania n09137032 a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies; the smallest state n09137334 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09137451 the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University n09137682 a resort city in southeastern Rhode Island; known for the summer homes of millionaires; important yachting center n09137869 a state in the Deep South; one of the original 13 colonies n09138239 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09138358 capital and largest city in South Carolina; located in central South Carolina n09138538 a port city in southeastern South Carolina n09138676 a town in northeast South Carolina; transportation center n09138808 a town in northwest South Carolina in the Piedmont n09138935 a state in north central United States n09139380 a town in northeastern South Dakota n09139508 capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river n09139698 a town in southwestern South Dakota in the eastern part of the Black Hills n09139849 largest city in South Dakota; located in southeastern South Dakota n09139993 mountains in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming n09140148 a state in east central United States n09140569 a city in eastern Tennessee n09140674 a town in west central Tennessee n09140781 a town in western Tennessee n09140882 a town in northeastern Tennessee n09140993 a city in eastern Tennessee on the Tennessee River n09141119 largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River n09141297 capital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music n09141526 the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico n09142674 a city in central Texas n09142771 a city in the northern panhandle of Texas n09142887 a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth n09143017 state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas n09143205 a city of southeastern Texas near Houston n09143321 a city in southern Texas on the Rio Grande near its mouth into the Gulf of Mexico; has a channel that accommodates oceangoing ships n09143549 a town of east central Texas n09143649 a city in southern Texas on an arm of the Gulf of Mexico n09143786 a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields n09143973 a town in southwest Texas on the Rio Grande to the west of San Antonio n09144117 a city in western Texas on the Mexican border; located on the northern bank of the Rio Grande across from the Mexican city of Juarez n09144323 a city in northeastern Texas (just to the west of Dallas); a major industrial center n09144484 a town in southeast Texas on Galveston Island n09144605 an island at the entrance of Galveston Bay n09144730 a city in northeastern Texas (suburb of Dallas) n09144851 the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration n09145083 a city in southern Texas on the Rio Grande n09145217 a city in northwest Texas to the south of Amarillo n09145341 a town in eastern Texas n09145437 a town in southern Texas on the Rio Grande n09145553 a town in west central Texas n09145655 a city in western Texas n09145751 a town in northeastern Texas n09145851 a city in northeastern Texas (suburb of Dallas) n09145970 a town in west central Texas; formerly a notorious frontier town n09146111 a city of south central Texas; site of the Alamo; site of several military bases and a popular haven for vacationers n09146324 a town in northeastern Texas near the Oklahoma border n09146451 a town in northeast Texas adjacent to Texarkana, Arkansas n09146584 a town in northeast Texas n09146681 a town in southeast Texas to the southeast of San Antonio n09146813 a city in east central Texas n09146912 a city in north central Texas near the Oklahoma border n09147046 a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young n09147504 a town in northern Utah settled by Mormons n09147618 a city in north central Utah settled by Mormons n09147737 the capital and largest city of Utah; located near the Great Salt Lake in north central Utah; world capital of the Mormon Church n09147964 a state in New England n09148259 capital of the state of Vermont; located in north central Vermont n09148422 a town in southwestern Vermont n09148529 a town in southeastern Vermont on the Connecticut River n09148662 the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont n09148871 a town in central Vermont n09148970 a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War n09149934 one of the British colonies that formed the United States n09150047 capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War n09150284 a university town in southwestern Virginia (west of Roanoke) in the Allegheny Mountains n09150448 a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607 n09150662 a port city in southeastern Virginia at the mouth of the James River off Hampton Roads; large shipyards n09150863 port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy n09151114 a city in central Virginia n09151216 a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards n09151411 a city in southwestern Virginia n09151516 the largest city in Virginia; long overshadowed by Norfolk but growing rapidly since 1970; with 28 miles of public beaches tourism is a major factor in the economy; site of three United States Navy bases n09151800 a creek in northeastern Virginia where two battles were fought in the American Civil War n09151963 a village in northeastern Virginia n09152080 a town in northeastern Virginia on the Rappahannock River n09152218 a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War n09152401 a village in northeastern Virginia where battles were fought during the American Civil War n09152570 a historic village in southeastern Virginia to the north of Newport News; site of the last battle of the American Revolution n09152769 the former residence of George Washington in northeastern Virginia overlooking the Potomac river n09152944 a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific n09153570 a town in western Washington n09153710 a town in northwestern Washington on a bay near the Canadian border n09153873 a town in southern Washington on the Columbia River n09154000 capital of the state of Washington; located in western Washington on Puget Sound n09154178 a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington; located in west central Washington on the protected waters of Puget Sound with the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Ranier visible to the south and east; an aerospace and computer center; site of the University of Washington n09154607 a city in eastern Washington near the Idaho border n09154731 a city in west central Washington on an arm of Puget Sound to the south of Seattle n09154905 a town in southwestern Washington on the Columbia River across from Portland, Oregon n09155065 a town in southeastern Washington near the Oregon border n09155199 a town in south central Washington n09155306 a state in east central United States n09155692 a city in southern West Virginia n09155798 state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river n09155986 a city in northern West Virginia n09156095 a town in central West Virginia on the New River n09156241 a city of western West Virginia on the Ohio river at the mouth of the Kanawha n09156395 a small town in northeastern West Virginia that was the site of a raid in 1859 by the abolitionist John Brown and his followers who captured an arsenal that was located there n09156666 a city in northern West Virginia on the Monongahela river near the Pennsylvania border; site of the University of West Virginia n09156889 a city in northwestern West Virginia on the Ohio river n09157021 a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river n09157163 a midwestern state in north central United States n09157555 a town in eastern Wisconsin n09157657 a town in west central Wisconsin n09157766 a city of eastern Wisconsin on an arm of Lake Michigan n09157896 a town in western Wisconsin on the Mississippi River n09158024 capital of the state of Wisconsin; located in the southern part of state; site of the main branch of the University of Wisconsin n09158268 largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries n09158501 a city in southeastern Wisconsin on Lake Michigan to the south of Milwaukee n09158649 a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth n09158789 a town in southeastern Wisconsin n09158897 a town in north central Wisconsin n09159003 a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east n09159546 a city of east central Wyoming on the North Platte river n09159675 the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state n09159859 a town in western Wyoming n09159958 a town in central Wyoming n09160056 a university town in southeast Wyoming n09160168 a town of southwest Wyoming near the Utah border n09160295 a South American republic on the southeast coast of South America; achieved independence from Brazil in 1825 n09160571 the capital and largest city of Uruguay; a cosmopolitan city and one of the busiest ports in South America n09160775 a volcanic island republic in Melanesia; independent since 1980 n09160968 capital of Vanuatu n09161090 the smallest sovereign state in the world; the see of the Pope (as the Bishop of Rome); home of the Pope and the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church; achieved independence from Italy in 1929 n09161452 the capital of the State of the Vatican City n09161615 a mountainous tableland in northern South America; extends from Venezuela into Guyana and northern Brazil n09161803 a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil n09162276 the capital and largest city of Venezuela n09162414 a port in eastern Venezuela on the Orinoco river n09162581 a port city in northeastern Venezuela on the Caribbean Sea; founded in 1523, it is the oldest European settlement in South America n09162803 a port city in northwestern Venezuela; a major oil center n09162955 a city in north central Venezuela; cattle center n09163077 an industrial city in northern Venezuela n09163192 a communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in 1945 n09163584 a former country in southeastern Asia that existed from 1954 (after the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu) until 1975 when South Vietnam collapsed at the end of the Vietnam War n09163844 a former country in southeastern Asia that existed from 1954 (after the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu) until 1975 when it was defeated and annexed by North Vietnam n09164095 the capital city of Vietnam; located in North Vietnam n09164241 a city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina n09164417 a port city in northern Vietnam; industrial center n09164561 a republic on the southwestern shores of the Arabian Peninsula on the Indian Ocean; formed in 1990 n09164903 an important port of Yemen; located on the Gulf of Aden; its strategic location has made it a major trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times n09165146 an important port in Yemen on the Red Sea n09165294 a port in southern Yemen on the Gulf of Aden to the east of Aden n09165464 the capital and largest city of Yemen; on the central plateau n09165613 a republic in central Africa; formerly controlled by Great Britain and called Northern Rhodesia until it gained independence within the commonwealth in 1964 n09165996 the capital and largest city of Zambia n09166127 the lowland region of western Europe on the North Sea: Belgium and Luxembourg and the Netherlands n09166304 ancient region and Roman province on the Iberian Peninsula; corresponds roughly to modern Portugal and parts of Spain n09166534 a region of central Europe rich in deposits of coal and iron ore; annexed by Prussia in 1742 but now largely in Poland n09166756 a picturesque coastal region of California to the south of San Francisco n09166902 a region in California to the south of San Francisco that is noted for its concentration of high-technology industries n09167101 a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980 n09167505 the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe n09167652 industrial city in southwestern Zimbabwe n09167767 a desert on the Arabian Peninsula in southwestern Asia n09168020 a desert in Egypt between the Nile River and the Red Sea n09168193 a desert in northern Chile rich in nitrate and copper deposits n09168336 general name given to all desert areas in Australia n09168592 a desert in northwestern Nevada n09168707 a desert in western Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and northern Mexico n09168915 an arid region of southeastern California n09169038 a salt desert in north central Iran n09169188 a desert in eastern Iran n09169303 a desert area that is part of the Mojave Desert in eastern California and southwestern Nevada; contains the lowest point in North America n09169557 a desert area in western Australia n09169690 a desert area in southern Arizona n09169801 a desert in central China n09169930 a desert region in northwestern Australia to the north of the Gibson Desert n09170109 a desert region in south central Australia to the north of the Nullarbor Plain n09170294 a desert in southwestern Africa - largely Botswana n09170475 a desert in Turkmenistan to the south of the Aral Sea n09170633 a desert in Uzbekistan to the southeast of the Aral Sea n09170788 the northeastern part of the Sahara Desert in Libya and Egypt and Sudan n09170996 a desert area in southern California and western Arizona n09171204 a desert in Namibia extending along the coast between the high plateau and the Atlantic Ocean n09171376 a desert in northern Saudi Arabia that is noted for its red sand and violent winds n09171560 a desert in southern Israel n09171674 an arid sandstone plateau in northeastern Sudan between the Nile and the Red Sea n09171853 a desert on a high plateau in northeastern Arizona n09171984 a semiarid region in southern South America n09172111 a desert in southern Saudi Arabia n09172283 the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa n09172480 the region of Africa to the south of the Sahara Desert n09172634 a desert region of central Australia n09172751 a desert on the Sinai Peninsula in northeastern Egypt n09172910 a desert in southwestern Arizona n09173023 a desert of northern Arabia occupying western Iraq, southern Syria, eastern Jordan, and northern Saudi Arabia n09173288 a desert in western China n09173417 a desert to the east of the Indus River in northwestern India and southeastern Pakistan n09173623 an inactive volcano in western Cameroon; highest peak on the West African coast n09173777 an extinct volcano in southern Mexico between Mexico City and Veracruz; the highest peak in Mexico (18,695 feet) n09174015 an active volcano in southwestern Mexico n09174166 an Andean volcano in northern Ecuador; last erupted in 1955 n09174301 the world's largest active volcano; located in the Andes in north central Ecuador n09174457 an active volcano in northern Iran n09174566 the world's 2nd largest active volcano; located in the Andes in southern Peru n09174718 an inactive volcano in Sicily; last erupted in 1961; the highest volcano in Europe (10,500 feet) n09174908 a volcano in south central Guatemala n09175016 an extinct volcano in south central Honshu that is the highest peak in Japan; last erupted in 1707; famous for its symmetrical snow-capped peak; a sacred mountain and site for pilgrimages n09175322 an active volcano in southeastern Colombia in the Andes n09175459 the world's highest volcano; in the Andes in northern Chile; last erupted in 1959 n09175617 an inactive volcano in the Andes in southern Peru; last erupted in 1783 n09175767 an inactive volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula; last erupted in 1946 n09175915 a small volcanic island in Indonesia between Java and Sumatra; its violent eruption in 1883 was the greatest in recorded history n09176159 a group of islands in the Arctic Ocean to the north of Siberia and to the east of the Laptev Sea n09176342 a volcano in the Andes in Chile n09176446 an active volcano on north central Hawaii Island; highest peak in the Hawaiian Islands n09176608 an active volcano on south central Hawaii Island n09176732 an active volcano in eastern Congo n09176844 an active volcano in eastern Congo n09176955 an inactive volcano in the Andes in southern Colombia; last erupted in 1950 n09177103 an inactive volcano in the Andes in central Ecuador; last erupted in 1946 n09177249 an inactive volcano in central Chile; last erupted in 1959 n09177385 an active volcano in the Cascade Range in southwestern Washington; erupted violently in 1980 after 123 years of inactivity n09177647 an ancient area of Eurasia extending from the Black Sea to the Aral Sea that was populated by Scythians from the eighth to the fourth century BC n09177883 a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast; a Plinian eruption in 79 AD buried Pompeii and killed Pliny the Elder; last erupted in 1944 n09178141 an area of northern Africa between the Sahara and the Mediterranean Sea n09178310 an area of western Africa between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea n09178481 areas where Muslims are in the majority n09178596 areas where Muslims are in the minority and are persecuted n09178727 a motive for living; "pottery was his life" n09178821 a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument n09178999 a rational motive for a belief or action; "the reason that war was declared"; "the grounds for their declaration" n09179264 reason; "there was no occasion for complaint" n09179382 grounds; "don't do it on my account"; "the paper was rejected on account of its length"; "he tried to blame the victim but his success on that score was doubtful" n09179606 the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' n09179776 a positive motivational influence n09179962 an efficient incentive; "they hoped it would act as a spiritual dynamic on all churches" n09180118 a negative motivational influence n09180259 a motivation that is inconsistent with reason or logic n09180431 an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses" n09180616 (psychology) an urge to withdraw or avoid a situation or an object n09180791 (psychology) an urge to accept or approach a situation or an object n09180967 (psychoanalysis) an unconscious urge to die n09181114 a strong spontaneous and irrational motivation; "his first impulse was to denounce them"; "the urge to find out got him into trouble" n09181330 an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid; "he felt a compulsion to babble on about the accident" n09181557 an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action n09181889 an intense desire to be alone or out in the open n09181993 an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess n09182142 an intense and irresistible love for yourself and concern for your own needs n09182273 an irresistible impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive n09182401 pathologically excessive (and often incoherent) talking n09182524 a mania restricted to one thing or idea n09182650 an irresistible sexual attraction to dead bodies n09182784 an irresistible desire to pick at superficial body parts (as in obsessive nail-biting) n09182929 an uncontrollable desire to set fire to things n09183031 an irresistible urge to pull out your own hair n09183140 very strong or irresistible impulse to travel n09183255 an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will; "her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly" n09183532 obsession with a particular word which the person uses repeatedly or which intrudes into consciousness n09183693 motivation based on ideas of right and wrong n09183971 the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle n09184136 motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions n09184405 an inner voice that judges your behavior n09184543 a motivating awareness of ethical responsibility n09184668 a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul n09184834 an actuating force or factor n09184975 something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action n09185280 any incitement to action; "he awaited the signal to start"; "the victory was a signal for wild celebration" n09185440 (psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido n09185612 (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object; "Freud thought of cathexis as a psychic analog of an electrical charge" n09185865 (psychoanalysis) a lack of cathexis; a condition in which significant objects or memories arouse no emotion in an individual n09186064 a river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine n09186225 a bay on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt n09186359 a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively) n09186592 the deep sea (2000 meters or more) where there is no light n09186709 (Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which the souls of the dead were carried by Charon n09186928 a stony meteor lacking chondrules n09187036 a needlelike part or structure of a plant or animal or crystal; as a spine or bristle or crystal n09187204 the highest mountain in the western hemisphere; located in the Andes in western Argentina (22,834 feet high) n09187407 a mountain peak in southwestern Washington in the Cascade Range (12,307 feet high) n09187594 a mountain peak in south central Sri Lanka (7,360 feet high) n09187743 a river in northern Italy that flows southeast into the Adriatic Sea; "Verona is on the Adige" n09187923 a mountain range in northeastern New York State; a popular resort area n09188094 mountains in Antarctica to the north of Victoria Land n09188229 something added to another thing but not an essential part of it n09188383 an arm of the Mediterranean between Slovenia and Croatia and Montenegro and Albania on the east and Italy on the west n09188609 an arm of the Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey; a main trade route for the ancient civilizations of Crete and Greece and Rome and Persia n09188894 a creek emptying into the Hellespont in present-day Turkey; at its mouth in 405 BC the Spartan fleet under Lysander defeated the Athenians and ended the Peloponnesian War n09189157 the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) n09189289 a stony meteorite consisting of silicate minerals n09189411 the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean n09190918 an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents" n09191427 a transmission mechanism in the which the infectious agent is spread as an aerosol and usually enters a person through the respiratory tract n09191635 a bubble of air n09191707 a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire n09191875 a river in Alabama formed by the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers near Montgomery; flows southwestward to become a tributary of the Mobile River n09192122 a peninsula of southwestern Alaska (a continuation of the Aleutian Islands) n09192280 a mountain range in south central Alaska; contains Mount McKinley n09192462 the brightest star in Taurus n09192566 the second brightest star in Perseus; the first known eclipsing binary n09192708 the western part of the Appalachian Mountains; extending from northern Pennsylvania to southwestern Virginia n09192973 a river that rises in Pennsylvania and flows north into New York and then back south through Pennsylvania again to join the Monongahela River at Pittsburgh which is the beginning of the Ohio River n09193282 clay or silt or gravel carried by rushing streams and deposited where the stream slows down n09193551 a flat resulting from repeated deposits of alluvial material by running water n09193705 any high mountain n09193772 brightest star in Centaurus; second nearest star to the sun n09193933 the brightest star in the Southern Cross n09194052 a positively charged particle that is the nucleus of the helium atom; emitted from natural or radioactive isotopes n09194227 a glacier that moves down from a high valley n09194357 a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction n09194710 a mountain range in central Asia that extends a thousand miles from Kazakhstan eastward into western Mongolia and northern China n09194938 double star 15.7 light years from Earth; the brightest star in the Aquila constellation n09195098 a cumulus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles n09195235 a stratus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles n09195372 a major South American river; arises in the Andes and flows eastward into the South Atlantic; the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles) n09195615 North America and South America and Central America n09195796 a part of Niagara Falls in western New York (north of Buffalo) n09195958 one of the coiled chambered fossil shells of extinct mollusks n09196103 an Asian river between China and Russia; flows into the Sea of Okhotsk n09196302 a mountain peak in the Andes in Bolivia (20,960 feet high) n09196454 part of the Bay of Bengal to the west of the Malay Peninsula n09196611 a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast n09197271 a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Cassiopeia and Pegasus; contains the Andromeda galaxy n09197432 a river in southeastern Siberia that flows northwest from Lake Baikal to become a tributary of the Yenisei River n09197660 the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally n09197815 a negatively charged ion n09197945 a mountain in the Himalayas in Nepal (26,500 feet high) n09198106 an extremely cold continent at the south pole almost entirely below the Antarctic Circle; covered by an ice cap up to 13,000 feet deep; "Antarctica is twice the size of Australia" n09198574 the southern waters surrounding Antarctica n09198755 a large peninsula of Antarctica that extends some 1200 miles north toward South America; separates the Weddell Sea from the South Pacific n09198997 the brightest star in Scorpius n09199101 a mound of earth made by ants as they dig their nest n09199219 the antiparticle of a baryon; a hadron with a baryon number of -1 n09199341 the antiparticle of a lepton n09199498 the antiparticle of a meson n09199581 the antiparticle of a muon; decays to positron and neutrino and antineutrino n09199728 the antiparticle of a neutrino n09199817 the antiparticle of a neutron n09199904 a particle that has the same mass as another particle but has opposite values for its other properties; interaction of a particle and its antiparticle results in annihilation and the production of radiant energy n09200193 an unstable negatively charged proton; the antiparticle of a proton n09200317 the antiparticle of a quark n09200419 an antilepton of very great mass n09200527 a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Hydra and Vela n09200649 a river in northwestern Florida formed by the confluence of the Chattahoochee River and the Flint River at the Florida border n09200874 a mountain range extending the length of the Italian peninsula n09201031 a natural opening in something n09201189 an asteroid whose orbit crosses the Earth's orbit n09201301 a mountain range in the eastern United States extending from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico; a historic barrier to early westward expansion of the United States n09201714 a constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Octans n09201840 a zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Capricornus and Pisces n09201998 underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc n09202142 a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair n09202285 a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma n09202405 a northwestern arm of the Indian Ocean between India and Arabia n09202603 a part of the western Pacific Ocean to the north of Australia and to the south of New Guinea and the eastern islands of Indonesia n09202810 a river in central Brazil that flows generally northward (with many falls) to join the Tocantins River n09203032 the mountain peak that Noah's ark landed on as the waters of the great flood receded n09203217 a river that rises in northeastern Turkey (near the source of the Euphrates) and flows generally eastward through Armenia to the Caspian Sea; ancient name was Araxes n09203481 a river that rises in northern Colombia and flows generally eastward to the Orinoco in central Venezuela n09203677 a relic that has been excavated from the soil n09203827 a group of many islands in a large body of water n09204977 ice covered waters surrounding the North Pole; mostly covered with solid ice or with ice floes and icebergs n09205334 the 4th brightest star and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes; 36 light-years from Earth n09205509 a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains n09205607 formerly a large constellation in the southern hemisphere between Canis Major and the Southern Cross; now divided into Carina and Pyxis and Puppis and Vela n09205890 a river in eastern Asia that arises in China and flows northeast along the border between China and Russia to become a tributary of the Amur River n09206133 a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Pisces and Taurus n09206289 a bright crater on the Moon n09206375 a river that rises in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and flows southeast through Kansas and Oklahoma and through Arkansas to become a tributary of the Mississippi River n09206693 a river in central Italy rising in the Apennines and flowing through Florence and Pisa to the Ligurian Sea n09206896 a stream or brook n09206985 an upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car couldn't make it up the rise" n09207288 the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations n09208496 (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation) n09208702 any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter) n09209025 the lower layer of the crust n09209132 a depression in the floor of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chile n09209263 the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east n09210236 a coast of the Atlantic Ocean n09210346 a mountain range in northern Africa between the Mediterranean and the Sahara Desert; extends from southwestern Morocco to northern Tunisia n09210604 the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body n09210862 an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon n09211056 a conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Great Bear and Orion at edge of Milky Way n09211266 the smallest continent; between the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean n09211735 a range of mountains in Australia that forms the southern end of the Great Dividing Range n09211944 a river in central England that flows through Stratford-on-Avon and empties into the Severn n09212151 a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn n09212360 a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam; "the bayous and backwaters are breeding grounds for mosquitos" n09212572 deeply eroded barren land n09212690 a body of water between Greenland and northeastern Canada; connected with the Arctic Ocean to the north and with the Atlantic Ocean (via the Labrador Sea) to the south; icebound in winter n09212935 a large shallow lake in western Hungary n09213076 the major mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula n09213254 a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy n09213434 a long ridge or pile; "a huge bank of earth" n09213565 sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water); "they pulled the canoe up on the bank"; "he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents" n09213828 a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force n09214060 a submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore; "the boat ran aground on a submerged bar in the river" n09214269 a pit where wood or charcoal is burned to make a bed of hot coals suitable for barbecuing meat n09214422 the part of the Arctic Ocean to the north of Norway and Russia n09214581 anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access n09214760 a long narrow sandy island (wider than a reef) running parallel to the shore n09214916 a long coral reef near and parallel to the shore n09215023 any of the elementary particles having a mass equal to or greater than that of a proton and that participate in strong interactions; a hadron with a baryon number of +1 n09215315 the bottom or lowest part; "the base of the mountain" n09215437 a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it; "the basin of the Great Salt Lake" n09215664 an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf n09216442 an arm of the Indian Ocean to the east of India n09216588 an arm of the Atlantic Ocean in western Europe; bordered by the west coast of France and the north coast of Spain n09216781 a bay of the North Atlantic between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia; noted for rapid tides as great as 70 feet n09216968 an arm of the Tyrrhenian Sea at Naples n09217086 a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana) n09217230 an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake n09217414 a strip of land running along a beach n09217508 part of the Arctic Ocean to the northeast of Alaska n09217638 a depression forming the ground under a body of water; "he searched for treasure on the ocean bed" n09217867 (geology) a stratum of rock (especially sedimentary rock); "they found a bed of sandstone" n09218044 solid unweathered rock lying beneath surface deposits of soil n09218159 a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree n09218315 a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae n09218494 something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured n09218641 a mountain or tall hill; "they were climbing the ben" n09218782 part of the North Pacific between Alaska and Siberia; connected to the Arctic Ocean by the Bering Strait n09218963 a strait connecting the Bering Sea to the Arctic Ocean n09219078 a low mountain range in western Massachusetts; a resort area n09219233 a narrow ledge or shelf typically at the top or bottom of a slope n09219349 the second brightest star in Centaurus n09219467 the second brightest star in the Southern Cross n09219592 a high-speed electron or positron emitted in the decay of a radioactive isotope n09219731 the second brightest star in Orion n09219858 a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major n09220046 a river that flows from central Wyoming to the Yellowstone River in southern Montana n09220239 a broad bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline; "the Bight of Benin"; "the Great Australian Bight" n09220434 a broad indentation of the Gulf of Guinea in western Africa n09220574 a river that rises in northeastern South Dakota and flows southward to join the Missouri River at Sioux City, Iowa n09220770 a branch of a river made by water flowing from the main stream only when the water level is high n09220922 a stagnant pool of water in the bed of a stream that flows intermittently n09221070 a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation n09221424 any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare n09221571 nest where birds lay their eggs and hatch their young n09221723 a narrow bay formed by an inlet from the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern Florida n09221900 an arm of the South Pacific to the southwest of the Bismarck Archipelago n09222051 a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye" n09222406 a hypothetical object capable of absorbing all the electromagnetic radiation falling on it; "a black body maintained at a constant temperature is a full radiator at that temperature because the radiation reaching and leaving it must be in equilibrium" n09222742 a hilly forest region in southwestern Germany n09222880 mountains in southwestern South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming; sacred to the Sioux (whites settling in the Black Hills led to the Battle of Little Bighorn); site of Mount Rushmore n09223177 a region of space resulting from the collapse of a star; extremely high gravitational field n09223325 a sea between Europe and Asia; a popular resort area of eastern Europeans n09223487 a calculus formed in the bladder n09223591 something long and thin resembling a blade of grass; "a blade of lint on his suit" n09223725 anything that covers; "there was a blanket of snow" n09223911 a mechanism that creates a barrier between brain tissues and circulating blood; serves to protect the central nervous system; "the brain was protected from the large molecules of the virus by the blood-brain barrier" n09224193 a headstream of the Nile; joins the White Nile at Khartoum to form the Nile n09224325 a range of the Appalachians extending from southern Pennsylvania to northern Georgia n09224566 the sky as viewed during daylight; "he shot an arrow into the blue" n09224725 a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) n09224828 exceedingly short-lived meson n09224911 an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects; "heavenly body" n09225146 the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean); "they invaded our territorial waters"; "they were sitting by the water's edge" n09225943 wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel n09226209 an inlet of the Yellow Sea, on the coast of Eastern China n09226367 a hole through which an animal may bolt when pursued into its burrow or den n09226498 an especially rich vein of precious ore n09226591 a mountain in the Andes in Argentina (22,546 feet high) n09226738 a constellation in the northern hemisphere near Ursa Major n09226869 a pit created to provide earth that can be used as fill at another site n09226997 any particle that obeys Bose-Einstein statistics but not the Pauli exclusion principle; all nuclei with an even mass number are bosons n09227219 a strait connecting the Mediterranean and the Black Sea; separates the European and Asian parts of Turkey; an important shipping route n09227428 low-lying alluvial land near a river n09227530 a quark with a charge of -1/3 and a mass about 10,000 times that of an electron n09227683 a depression in the floor of the Pacific Ocean between New Guinea and the Solomon Islands n09227839 a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin n09228055 a slope or hillside n09228144 an Asian river; flows into the Bay of Bengal n09228324 a stream or river connected to a larger one n09228492 an open chain of atoms with one or more side chains attached to it n09228619 a river that rises in Mexico and flows across Texas into the Gulf of Mexico n09228801 an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification) n09228928 an Alpine mountain pass connecting Innsbruck in Austria with Bolzano in Italy that has long been a route for trade and for invasions n09229158 a fragment of brick used as a weapon n09229249 an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean between southern Wales and southwestern England n09229409 a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river); "the creek dried up every summer" n09229641 a small brook n09229709 a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide) n09229941 a hole made by a bullet passing through it n09230041 a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter n09230202 a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides n09230361 an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern Massachusetts n09230500 a mountain in the Andes in Argentina (22,047 feet high) n09230646 a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Columba and Eridanus n09230768 a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body; "renal calculi can be very painful" n09231117 a large crater caused by the violent explosion of a volcano that collapses into a depression n09231263 the second largest of Jupiter's satellites n09231361 a river in southern Florida that flows westerly to the Gulf of Mexico; forms the western end of the Cross-Florida Waterway n09231587 a river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River n09231761 a rugged plateau that runs north to south through central Wales n09231890 a river rising in northeastern New Mexico and flowing eastward across the Texas panhandle to become a tributary of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma n09232165 a part of Niagara Falls in Ontario n09232317 (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion n09232526 a glacial lake in central New York; one of the Finger Lakes n09232687 a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini n09232841 a constellation to the southeast of Orion; contains Sirius n09232989 a constellation to the east of Orion; contains Procyon n09233134 supergiant star 650 light years from Earth; second brightest star in the sky n09233284 a range of mountains in northern Spain along the coast of the Bay of Biscay n09233446 a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall n09233603 the steeply sloping side of a canyon n09233715 a strip of land projecting into a body of water n09234104 a sandy promontory (formerly Cape Kennedy) extending into the Atlantic Ocean from a barrier island off the eastern coast of Florida; the site of a NASA center for spaceflight n09234374 the southern part of Massachusetts Bay n09234491 a river in North Carolina that flows southeast to the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Fear n09234654 the brightest star in Auriga n09234756 a promontory on the far southern part of Nova Scotia n09234885 a cape at the southwest tip of Florida; the southernmost part of the United States mainland n09235053 a small cape in southwestern Spain; "Nelson defeated the French and Spanish fleets off Cape Trafalgar in 1805" n09235244 the northern tip of Cape York Peninsula at the Torres Strait; the northernmost point of the Australian mainland n09235469 a peninsula in Queensland in northeastern Australia between the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Coral Sea n09235713 a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius n09235894 an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream n09236077 a keel-shaped constellation in the southern hemisphere; contains the start Canopus n09236251 a group of caverns in southeastern New Mexico noted for their stalactites and stalagmites n09236423 a mountain range in central Europe that extends from Slovakia and southern Poland southeastward through western Ukraine to northeastern Romania; a popular resort area n09236766 a natural object that resembles or suggests a carpet; "a carpet of flowers"; "the larvae of some moths spin a web that resembles a carpet" n09236957 a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls n09237076 a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range n09237404 a large saltwater lake between Iran and Russia fed by the Volga River; the largest inland body of water in the world n09237627 a W-shaped constellation in the northern hemisphere near Polaris n09237749 a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux n09237918 a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice n09238030 a tributary of the Grand Canyon n09238143 anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); "he shared his catch with the others" n09238294 a positively charged ion n09238425 a range of the Appalachians to the west of the Hudson in southeastern New York; includes many popular resort areas n09238674 the mountain range in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia n09238926 a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea n09239302 a large cave or a large chamber in a cave n09239451 any large dark enclosed space; "his eyes were dark caverns" n09239581 a glacial lake in central New York; the longest of the Finger Lakes n09239740 natural objects visible in the sky n09240051 a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross n09240272 a faint constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cassiopeia and the pole star n09240409 the largest asteroid and the first discovered n09240507 a large constellation on the equator near Pisces and Aquarius n09240621 (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule) n09240889 a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Apus and Mensa n09241047 a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal (24,780 feet high) n09241247 a deep and relatively narrow body of water (as in a river or a harbor or a strait linking two larger bodies) that allows the best passage for vessels; "the ship went aground in the channel" n09241712 a river in Thailand formed by the confluence of the Nan and Ping Rivers; flows southward past Bangkok and empties into the Gulf of Thailand n09241929 a crack in a lip caused usually by cold n09242037 a river in eastern Massachusetts that empties into Boston Harbor and that separates Cambridge from Boston n09242232 a quark with an electric charge of +2/3 and a mass 2900 times that of an electron and a charm of +1 n09242389 a deep opening in the earth's surface n09242514 a river rising in northern Georgia and flowing southwest and south to join the Flint River at the Florida border where they form the Apalachicola River n09242767 the largest freshwater lake in Asia or Europe and the deepest lake in the world n09242956 a narrow very deep lake in central Washington in the Cascade Range n09243100 a lake in northern Idaho n09243209 a lake on the border between Nevada and California to the west of Carson City; a popular resort area n09243405 a large inlet of the North Atlantic between Virginia and Maryland; fed by Susquehanna River n09243615 a mountain peak in the Andes in Ecuador (20,560 feet high) n09243769 a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall n09243906 a piece of dried bovine dung n09244022 an asteroid discovered in 1977; it is unique in having an orbit lying mainly between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus n09244191 a rock of meteoric origin containing chondrules n09244331 small granule (of e.g. chrysolite) found in some meteoric rocks n09244469 a gaseous layer of the sun's atmosphere (extending from the photosphere to the corona) that is visible during a total eclipse of the sun n09244683 peninsula of northeastern Siberia across the Bering Strait from northwestern Alaska n09244831 part of the Arctic Ocean just to the north of the Bering Strait n09244972 a river that rises in northeastern New Mexico and flows eastward into Oklahoma where it becomes a tributary of the Arkansas River n09245212 a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire n09245370 a small faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Musca and Triangulum Australe n09245515 a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake n09245650 a cloud at a high altitude consisting of a series of regularly arranged small clouds resembling ripples n09245833 a thin uniform layer of hazy cloud at high altitude n09245964 a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles) n09246134 (geology) a constituent fragment of a clastic rock n09246292 (geology) a rock composed of broken pieces of older rocks n09246464 a steep high face of rock; "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"; "a steep drop" n09246660 a river that rises in southwestern Virginia and flows generally southwestward across eastern Tennessee to the Tennessee River n09246883 (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop n09247071 (cosmology) a universe that is spatially closed and in which there is sufficient matter to halt the expansion that began with the big bang; the visible matter is only 10 percent of the matter required for closure but there may be large amounts of dark matter n09247410 a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude n09247847 a layer of clouds seen from a distance n09247942 a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow n09248153 a slope down which sleds may coast; "when it snowed they made a coast on the golf course" n09248294 a plain adjacent to a coast n09248399 land in a coastal area n09248477 a string of mountain ranges along the Pacific coast of North America from southeastern Alaska to Lower California n09248724 (Greek mythology) a river in Hades that was said to be a tributary of the Acheron n09248914 the dregs remaining after brewing coffee n09249034 a pass between mountain peaks n09249155 a crater that has collected cosmic material hitting the earth n09249272 a course of a moving object that will lead to a collision if it continues unchanged n09249418 an important river in the southwestern United States; rises in the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado and flows southwest through Utah into Arizona (where it flows through the Grand Canyon) and then southward through the southern tip of Nevada, then forming the border between California and Arizona and finally into Mexico where it empties into the Gulf of California; the main source of water in the southwestern United States n09250016 a river in Texas; flows southeast into the Gulf of Mexico n09250165 a large plateau to the south and west of the Rocky Mountains; abuts mountains on the north and east and ends in an escarpment overlooking lowlands to the south and west; the Grand Canyon is carved out of the southwestern corner n09250551 a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum n09250678 a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring n09251002 (astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed n09251229 a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Ursa Major and Bootes; contains a cluster of some 10,000 galaxies n09251407 (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit n09251689 an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person n09251832 the highest mountain peak in the Pamir Mountains; near the Chinese border in northeastern Tajikistan (24,590 feet high) n09252078 a major African river (one of the world's longest); flows through Congo into the South Atlantic n09252273 a river in the northeastern United States; flows south from northern New Hampshire along the border between New Hampshire and Vermont and through Massachusetts and Connecticut where it empties into Long Island Sound n09252586 something that has consolidated into a compact mass; "he dropped the consolidation into the acid bath" n09252766 a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River n09252970 a configuration of stars as seen from the earth n09254614 one of the large landmasses of the earth; "there are seven continents"; "pioneers had to cross the continent on foot" n09255070 a glacier that spreads out from a central mass of ice n09255207 the relatively shallow (up to 200 meters) seabed surrounding a continent n09255343 the steep descent of the seabed from the continental shelf to the abyssal zone n09255519 an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust n09255768 a narrow strait separating the North Island and South Island in New Zealand n09255921 river that rises in northwestern Georgia and flows southwest through eastern Alabama to join the Tallapoosa River near Montgomery and form the Alabama River n09256182 a conspicuous crater on the Moon n09256272 fossil excrement; petrified dung n09256360 a hard mass of fecal matter n09256479 a reef consisting of coral consolidated into limestone n09256663 an arm of the South Pacific to the northeast of Australia n09256815 the central part of the Earth n09256895 a cylindrical sample of soil or rock obtained with a hollow drill n09257011 a projecting part where two sides or edges meet; "he knocked off the corners" n09257141 a small constellation in the northern hemisphere between Bootes and Hercules n09257280 a mountain peak in the Andes in Peru (21,083 feet high) n09257429 a small quadrilateral constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo n09257563 (physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines n09257761 a small inlet n09257843 small or narrow cave in the side of a cliff or mountain n09257949 a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" n09258587 a remnant of a supernova detected first in 1054 AD n09258715 a long narrow opening n09259025 a steep rugged rock or cliff n09259104 a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall) n09259219 a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb n09259376 a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Hydra and Corvus n09259500 the part of a continent that is stable and forms the central mass of the continent; typically Precambrian n09259677 a deep fissure n09259746 a waterway used by small boats to travel between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico through Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee_Canal and the Caloosahatchee River n09260010 the outer layer of the Earth n09260218 a hard outer layer that covers something n09260466 a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces n09260744 any of numerous minute rudimentary crystalline bodies of unknown composition found in glassy igneous rock n09260907 arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops n09261138 a river that rises in southeastern Kentucky and flows westward through northern Tennessee to become a tributary of the Ohio River in southwestern Kentucky n09261407 a pass through the Cumberland Mountains between Virginia and Kentucky that early settlers used in order to move west n09261604 the southwestern part of the Appalachians n09261772 a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms n09261960 a globular cloud n09262082 a famous waterfall in Venezuela n09262233 any barrier to communication or vision; "a curtain of secrecy"; "a curtain of trees" n09262371 a piece cut off from the main part of something n09262490 a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Pegasus and Draco in the Milky Way; contains a black hole n09262690 an open river valley (in a hilly area) n09262798 small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people n09262955 loose scales shed from the scalp; "I could see the dandruff on her shoulders" n09263087 the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea; "Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade are on the banks of the Danube" n09263479 an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River n09263619 a saltwater lake on the border between Israel and Jordan; its surface in 1292 feet below sea level n09263811 literary term for an ocean; "denizens of the deep" n09263912 a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) n09264021 the outer of two small satellites of Mars n09264116 a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay n09264425 an inlet of the North Atlantic; fed by the Delaware River n09264599 a small wooded hollow n09264680 a constellation in the northern hemisphere near Pegasus and Aquila n09264803 a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water; "the Mississippi River delta"; "the Nile delta" n09265025 an electron ejected from matter by ionizing radiation n09265134 a river in northern Guyana that flows northward into the Atlantic n09265274 a major open geological fault in Alaska n09265392 the brightest star in Cygnus n09265492 a star in Leo approximately 43 light years from Earth n09265620 a downward slope or bend n09265910 something desired as a necessity; "the desiderata for a vacation are time and money" n09266052 a short river flowing from Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie along the border between the United States and Canada; one the busiest inland waterways in the world n09266287 the nucleus of deuterium; consists of one proton and one neutron; used as a bombarding particle in accelerators n09266453 a mountain in the Himalayas in Nepal (26,820 feet high) n09266604 a domed rock formation where a core of rock has moved upward and pierced through the more brittle overlying strata n09266790 a cluster of stars within an intricate cloud of gas and dust n09266946 a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance n09267128 a molecule that is a permanent dipole n09267227 a transmission mechanism in which the infectious agent is transferred directly into the body via touching or biting or kissing or sexual intercourse or by droplets entering the eye or nose or mouth n09267490 anything that is cast aside or discarded n09267602 a branch of a river that flows away from the main stream and does not rejoin it n09267758 any small natural waterway n09267854 a piece of turf dug out of a lawn or fairway (by an animals hooves or a golf club) n09268007 (golf) the cavity left when a piece of turf is cut from the ground by the club head in making a stroke; "it was a good drive but the ball ended up in a divot" n09268236 a river that rises in Russia near Smolensk and flowing south through Belarus and Ukraine to empty into the Black Sea n09268480 fecal droppings from a dog n09268592 an eastern range of the Alps in northeastern Italy famous for their dolomitic limestone n09268778 a European river in southwestern Russia; flows into the Sea of Azov n09268927 a mountain pass in northeastern California near Lake Tahoe; site where in 1844 some members of an emigrant party survived by eating those who had died n09269174 a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Reticulum and Pictor; contains most of the Large Magellanic Cloud n09269341 (usually plural) a rolling treeless highland with little soil n09269472 the downward slope of a hill n09269573 a stable quark with an electric charge of -1/3 and a mass 607 times that of an electron n09269717 a faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus n09269882 a gully that is shallower than a ravine n09269972 sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid n09270160 the nest of a squirrel n09270233 a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents n09270414 masses of ice floating in the open sea n09270508 any large deep body of water; "he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued" n09270657 a mound of glacial drift n09270735 a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans n09270894 the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on; "the Earth moves around the sun"; "he sailed around the world" n09271291 part of the Pacific Ocean near eastern Asia n09271415 a river in northeastern Spain; flows into the Mediterranean n09271558 a river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea n09271774 a dipole with equal and opposite electric charges n09271904 an elementary particle with negative charge n09272085 (physics) a particle that is less complex than an atom; regarded as constituents of all matter n09272468 an agent that eliminates something n09272595 a short river in southeastern Virginia flowing between Norfolk and Portsmouth into Hampton Roads n09272773 a mountain in the Andes in Argentina (22,047 feet high) n09272927 a mountain peak in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile (21,457 feet high) n09273130 a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering n09273291 a naturally enclosed space n09273447 an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that forms a channel between France and Britain n09273681 a calculus occurring in the intestines n09273776 a natural covering (as by a fluid); "the spacecraft detected an envelope of gas around the comet" n09273928 the largest known star n09274032 a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Fornax and Cetus n09274152 a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion n09274305 (geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets n09274500 the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix n09274739 a river in southwestern Asia; flows into the Persian Gulf; was important in the development of several great civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia n09275016 the land mass formed by the continents of Europe and Asia n09275335 the 4th largest of Jupiter's satellites; covered with a smooth shell of frozen water n09275473 the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use `Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles n09276872 a planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky n09277010 a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high) n09277279 a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife n09277432 the outermost atmospheric layer n09277538 a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky n09277686 a natural object existing outside the earth and outside the earth's atmosphere n09277913 a shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent n09278162 a peninsula of southern Australia n09278295 cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons n09278432 a crack in metal resulting from metal fatigue n09278537 (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right over a geological fault"; "he studied the faulting of the earth's crust" n09278997 a branch that flows into the main stream n09279161 any particle that obeys Fermi-Dirac statistics and is subject to the Pauli exclusion principle n09279345 a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file n09279458 something that is found; "the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner"; "an area rich in archaeological findings" n09279727 a large cave with basaltic pillars on Staffa island in Scotland n09279870 the luminous center of a nuclear explosion n09279986 a ball of fire (such as the sun or a ball-shaped discharge of lightning) n09280113 a pit whose floor is incandescent lava; "the fire pit of the crater" n09280236 a sandstone that withstands intense heat; used to line fireplaces and furnaces and kilns n09280380 a long narrow estuary (especially in Scotland) n09280573 a firth on the southwestern coast of Scotland emptying into the North Channel n09280731 a large firth on the east coast of Scotland and the estuary of the Forth River; location of Edinburgh n09280913 a freshwater pond with fish n09280995 any star in the Ptolemaic theory of planetary motion n09281104 a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway n09281252 a red dwarf star in which luminosity can change several magnitudes in a few minutes n09281411 a level tract of land; "the salt flats of Utah" n09281545 a river in western Georgia that flows generally south to join the Chattahoochee River at the Florida border where they form the Apalachicola River n09281777 an object that floats or is capable of floating n09281914 a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding n09282084 the bottom surface of any lake or other body of water n09282208 the ground on which people and animals move about; "the fire spared the forest floor" n09282363 the lower inside surface of any hollow structure; "the floor of the pelvis"; "the floor of the cave" n09282534 a body of water that has been created by deliberately flooding an area; "many campsites were located near the flowage" n09282724 a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid; "the beer had a thick head of foam" n09283066 a thin layer or stratum of (especially metamorphic) rock n09283193 any inanimate object (as a towel or money or clothing or dishes or books or toys etc.) that can transmit infectious agents from one person to another n09283405 a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain n09283514 the lower wall of an inclined fault n09283623 a shallow area in a stream that can be forded n09283767 land forming the forward margin of something n09283866 the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the low-water mark n09284015 land that is covered with trees and shrubs n09284308 a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Cetus and Phoenix n09284433 a river in southern Scotland that flows eastward to the Firth of Forth n09284589 the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil n09284917 a fountain described in folk tales as able to make people young again; "Ponce de Leon discovered Florida while searching for the Fountain of Youth" n09285128 a river in Wisconsin that flows into Lake Michigan n09285254 a piece broken off or cut off of something else; "a fragment of rock" n09285648 electron that is not attached to an atom or ion or molecule but is free to move under the influence of an electric field n09285828 a mountain peak in the Andes in Argentina (21,654 feet high) n09285979 one of the four satellites of Jupiter that were discovered by Galileo n09286200 a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts n09286318 an arm of the Gulf of Mexico in Texas to the south of Houston n09286478 a bay of the North Atlantic on the west coast of Ireland n09286630 an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus n09286843 a river in southeastern China that flows generally north into the Chang Jiang to the north of Nanchang n09287033 the largest of Jupiter's satellites n09287124 a river that rises in the Pyrenees and flows northwest to the Bay of Biscay n09287289 a mountain in northern Kashmir (26,470 feet high) n09287415 a particle that mediates the interaction of two elementary particles n09287613 a zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere between Taurus and Cancer on the ecliptic n09287817 (mineralogy) a hollow rock or nodule with the cavity usually lined with crystals n09287968 (geology) the geological features of the earth n09288635 a spring that discharges hot water and steam n09288769 a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun) n09288946 a river that rises in western New Mexico and flows westward through southern Arizona to become a tributary of the Colorado River n09289177 a boulder that has been carried by a glacier to a place far distant from its place of origin n09289331 a slowly moving mass of ice n09289596 a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains) n09289709 a small globe or ball n09289802 a gauge boson that mediates strong interaction among quarks n09289913 a strait in western California that connects the San Francisco Bay with the Pacific Ocean; discovered in 1579 by Sir Francis Drake n09290121 a hypothetical continent that (according to plate tectonic theory) broke up later into India and Australia and Africa and South America and Antarctica n09290350 a hole in the ground made by gophers n09290444 a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it) n09290626 a mountain in the Himalayas in Tibet (26,290 feet high) n09290777 a relatively small granular particle of a substance; "a grain of sand"; "a grain of sugar" n09291027 the enormous gorge of the Colorado River in northern Arizona n09291185 a river in southern Michigan that flows northwest to empty into Lake Michigan n09291340 a mountain peak in northwestern Wyoming; the highest peak in the Teton Range (13,766 feet high) n09291513 a tiny grain n09291633 a gauge boson that mediates the (extremely weak) gravitational interactions between particles n09291781 a massive grouping of galaxies in the direction of Centaurus and Hydra whose gravitational attraction is believed to cause deviations in the paths of other galaxies n09292007 a wide bay of the Indian Ocean in southern Australia; notorious for storms n09292189 a constellation outside the zodiac that rotates around the North Star n09292348 the largest coral reef in the world; in the Coral Sea off the northeastern coast of Australia n09292545 a mountain range running along the eastern coast of Australia n09292751 a group of five large, interconnected lakes in central North America n09293011 a vast prairie region extending from Alberta and Saskatchewan and Manitoba in Canada south through the west central United States into Texas; formerly inhabited by Native Americans n09293340 ( geology) a depression in southwestern Asia and eastern Africa; extends from the valley of the Jordan River to Mozambique; marked by geological faults n09293613 a shallow body of salt water in northwestern Utah n09293744 a lake in the Northwest Territories in northwestern Canada; drained by the Mackenzie River n09293917 part of the Appalachians between North Carolina and Tennessee n09294066 a river that rises in western Wyoming and flows southward through Utah to become a tributary of the Colorado River n09294285 part of the Arctic Ocean to the north of Iceland n09294413 a range of the Appalachian Mountains that extends from south to north through Vermont n09294599 woodlands in full leaf; "the greenwood was Robin Hood's home" n09294716 material resulting from the process of grinding; "vegetable grindings clogged the drain" n09294877 a small cave (usually with attractive features) n09294984 dregs consisting of solid particles (especially of coffee) that form a residue; "it is a Middle Eastern custom to read your future in your coffee grounds" n09295210 a small iceberg or ice floe just large enough to be hazardous for shipping n09295338 something grown or growing; "a growth of hair" n09295455 a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix n09295576 a mountain range in southern New Mexico and western Texas; the southern extension of the Sacramento Mountains n09295790 an inlet of the Caribbean Sea; a United States naval station was established on the bay in 1903 n09295946 a narrow gorge with a stream running through it n09296053 a deep wide chasm n09296121 an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay n09296695 a seashore of the Gulf of Mexico n09296804 arm of the Indian Ocean at the entrance to the Red Sea n09296937 a gulf of the Pacific Ocean between the Alaska Peninsula and the Alexander Archipelago n09297104 a gulf of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Turkey n09297240 a northeastern arm of the Red Sea; between the Sinai Peninsula (Egypt) and Saudi Arabia n09297423 a northern arm of the Baltic Sea; between Sweden and Finland n09297584 a gulf to the west of the mainland of Mexico n09297729 a part of the Gulf of Mexico to the west of Yucatan n09297920 a wide shallow inlet of the Arafura Sea in northern Australia n09298100 inlet of the Ionian Sea between central Greece and the Peloponnesus n09298267 an eastern arm of the Baltic Sea; between Finland and Estonia n09298410 a gulf off the southwest coast of Africa n09298569 an arm of the Andaman Sea off southern Myanmar n09298698 an arm of the Atlantic to the south of the United States and to the east of Mexico n09298974 an inlet of the Kara Sea in western Siberia n09299125 an arm of the Arabian Sea connecting it with the Persian Gulf n09299265 an inlet of the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Estonia n09299397 an arm of the northwest Atlantic Ocean off the southeastern coast of Canada n09299584 wide inlet of the Mediterranean Sea on the north coast of Libya n09299727 a northwestern arm of the Red Sea linked to the Mediterranean by the Suez Canal n09299885 an arm of the Pacific in southern Mexico n09300030 an arm of the South China Sea between Indochina and the Malay Peninsula n09300199 an arm of the Adriatic Sea n09300306 deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour) n09300483 a narrow channel or strait n09300559 a seamount of volcanic origin (especially in the Pacific Ocean) n09300674 any elementary particle that interacts strongly with other particles n09300905 many objects thrown forcefully through the air; "a hail of pebbles"; "a hail of bullets" n09301044 a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur) n09301249 a channel in southeastern Virginia through which the Elizabeth River and the James River flow into Chesapeake Bay n09301461 a mountain peak in the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado (14,048 feet high) n09301625 the upper wall of an inclined fault n09301738 a bay formed by an inlet of the East China Sea n09301844 the foam or froth that accumulates at the top when you pour an effervescent liquid into a container; "the beer had a large head of foam" n09302031 a rounded compact mass; "the head of a comet" n09302127 a stream that forms the source of a river n09302263 a large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis n09302400 a ring of atoms of more than one kind; especially a ring of carbon atoms containing at least one atom that is not carbon n09302616 elevated (e.g., mountainous) land n09302804 the open seas of the world outside the territorial waters of any nation n09303008 a local and well-defined elevation of the land; "they loved to roam the hills of West Virginia" n09303528 the side or slope of a hill n09303647 a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet; this range contains the world's highest mountain n09304164 a mountain range extending to the west of the Himalayas n09304376 a narrow ridge of hills n09304465 an opening into or through something n09304750 a depression hollowed out of solid matter n09305031 a small valley between mountains; "he built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the Appalachians" n09305229 a soft sandstone used for scrubbing the decks of a ship n09305358 a protective covering that is part of a plant n09305479 a cape on the southwestern coast of the Netherlands near Rotterdam n09305646 a pond for watering horses n09305728 a ridge of the earth's crust that has been forced upward between two faults and so is higher than the surrounding land n09305898 a natural spring of water at a temperature of 70 F or above n09306031 a river that rises in western Massachusetts and flows south through Connecticut to empty into Long Island Sound n09306257 a major river of Asia in northern China; flows generally eastward into the Yellow Sea; carries large quantities of yellow silt to its delta n09306497 a mountain in the Andes in Peru (22,205 feet high) n09306642 a mountain peak in southeastern Alaska that is part of the Coast Range (14,950 feet high) n09306840 a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century n09307031 an inland sea in northern Canada n09307140 an estuary in central northeastern England formed by the Ouse River and the Trent River n09307300 a large piece of something without definite shape; "a hunk of bread"; "a lump of coal" n09307552 a long faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near the equator stretching between Virgo and Cancer n09307719 a positively charged atom of hydrogen; that is to say, a normal hydrogen atomic nucleus n09307902 the watery layer of the earth's surface; includes water vapor n09308116 a constellation in the southern hemisphere near the south celestial pole n09308242 any baryon that is not a nucleon; unstable particle with mass greater than a neutron n09308398 the frozen part of a body of water n09308572 a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier n09308743 a mass of ice and snow that permanently covers a large area of land (e.g., the polar regions or a mountain peak) n09308918 a steep part of a glacier resembling a frozen waterfall n09309046 a large flat mass of ice (larger than an ice floe) floating at sea n09309168 a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea n09309292 a large mass of ice n09309456 a large waterfall on the border between Argentina and Brazil n09309666 a river in the central Netherlands flowing north to the IJsselmeer n09309820 a shallow lake in northwestern Netherlands created in 1932 by building a dam across the entrance to the Zuider Zee n09310011 a mountain peak in the Andes in Bolivia (20,870 feet high) n09310162 a mountain peak in the Andes in Bolivia (21,201 feet high) n09310314 a river in Illinois that flows southwest to the Mississippi River n09310460 an agent that impairs; "crops can be great impairers of the soil" n09310616 a geological fault in which one side is above the other n09310806 any small intracellular body found within another (characteristic of certain diseases); "an inclusion in the cytoplasm of the cell" n09311067 a fossil known to have lived in a particular geologic age that can be used to date the rock layer in which it is found n09311259 the 3rd largest ocean; bounded by Africa on the west, Asia on the north, Australia on the east and merging with the Antarctic Ocean to the south n09311710 a river in far eastern Siberia that flows generally northward to the Arctic Ocean n09311885 a transmission mechanism in which the infectious agent is transferred to the person by a fomite of vector n09312094 a covering of fine hairs (or sometimes scales) as on a leaf or insect n09312231 an Asian river that rises in Tibet and flows through northern India and then southwest through Kashmir and Pakistan to the Arabian Sea; "the valley of the Indus was the site of an early civilization" n09312516 a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Tucana n09312645 anything that is not essential; "they discarded all their inessentials" n09312843 an agent capable of producing infection n09312999 any of the planets whose orbit lies inside the earth's orbit n09313159 something that grows inward n09313241 a naturally protected waterway from Seattle to Skagway in southeastern Alaska n09313454 an arm of the Pacific Ocean in southern Japan; surrounded by the islands of Honshu and Shikoku and Kyushu and linked to the Sea of Japan by a narrow channel; the chief port is Hiroshima n09313716 an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands) n09314013 the inner side of a curved racecourse n09314128 a gauge boson that mediates weak interactions between particles n09314263 microscopic particles in the interplanetary medium n09314398 a rarefied flow of gas and charged particles (plasma) that stream from the sun and form the solar wind n09314603 interplanetary space including forms of energy and gas and dust n09314829 interstellar space including streams of protons moving from the stars n09314964 rock produced by an intrusive process n09315057 the closest of Jupiter's moons; has active volcanoes n09315159 a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons n09315455 an arm of the Mediterranean Sea between western Greece and southern Italy n09315624 an arm of the North Atlantic between Great Britain and Ireland n09315762 a fragment of iron rubbed off by the use of a file n09315870 the main river of Myanmar rising in the north and flowing south through the length of Burma to empty into the Andaman Sea n09316066 an Asian river that rises in the Altai Mountains in northern China and flows generally northwest to become a tributary of the Ob River n09316312 a river in southeastern France; a tributary of the Rhone n09316454 a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water n09319456 a small island n09319604 a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas n09319902 a narrow isthmus between the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf; a canal crosses the isthmus so that navigation is possible between the gulfs n09320111 a narrow isthmus linking the Malay Peninsula to the Asian mainland n09320239 the isthmus that connects Central America and South America; was formerly called the Isthmus of Darien; "Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Darien" n09320485 the isthmus in northeastern Egypt that connects Africa and Asia n09320611 the narrowest part of southern Mexico is an isthmus between the Bay of Campeche on the north coast and the Gulf of Tehuantepec on the south coast n09320826 a sharp projection on an edge or surface; "he clutched a jag of the rock" n09320985 a river that rises in North Dakota and flows southward across South Dakota to the Missouri n09321180 a river in Virginia that flows east into Chesapeake Bay at Hampton Roads n09321338 the southern extension of Hudson Bay in Canada between western Quebec and northeastern Ontario n09321527 a depression in the floor of the Pacific Ocean to the northeast of Japan that reaches depths of 30,000 feet n09321694 a promontory in northern Morocco opposite the Rock of Gibraltar; one of the Pillars of Hercules n09321901 a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan n09322087 any of the four outermost planets in the solar system; much larger than Earth and gaseous in nature (like Jupiter) n09322349 a neutral meson with a large mass n09322454 the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky n09322701 a mountain peak in the Karakoram Range in northern Kashmir; the 2nd highest peak in the world (28,250 feet high) n09322930 a mountain in the Himalayas in northern India (25,450 feet high) n09323085 a tributary of the Ohio River in West Virginia n09323221 a mountain the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (28,208 feet high) n09323470 a river in northeastern Kansas; flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River n09323660 an unstable meson produced as the result of a high-energy particle collision n09323824 a mountain range in northern Kashmir; an extension of the Hindu Kush; contains the 2nd highest peak n09324118 part of the Arctic Ocean to the north of Siberia and to the east of the Barents Sea; icebound most of the year n09324322 the isthmus between the Gulf of Finland and Lake Ladoga that connects Finland and Russia n09324474 a river of southwestern Africa that rises in central Angola and flows east and then north (forming part of the border between Angola and Congo) and continuing northwest through Congo to empty into the Congo River on the border between Congo and Republic of the Congo n09324859 a strait of the North Sea between Jutland and Sweden; connects with the North Sea through the Skagerrak n09325038 (geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits n09325246 a glacial lake in central New York; one of the Finger Lakes n09325395 a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida n09325530 a mountain pass of great strategic and commercial value in the Hindu Kush on the border between northern Pakistan and western Afghanistan; a route by which invaders entered India n09325824 a calculus formed in the kidney n09325963 the highest peak in Africa; located in northeastern Tanzania; 19,340 feet high n09326139 a river of central Florida that flows southward to Lake Okeechobee n09326299 a lake in the mountains of central Africa between Congo and Rwanda n09326467 a river flowing southwest from Oregon through northern California to the Pacific Ocean n09326662 a small natural hill n09326844 an island off southern Alaska in the Gulf of Alaska; site of the first European settlement in the area which was founded by the Russians in 1784 n09327077 a small hill rising up from the African veld n09327201 an inlet of the Yellow Sea between the Liaodong Peninsula in China and western Korea n09327361 a strait between Korea and Japan; connects the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan n09327538 a disk-shaped region of minor planets outside the orbit of Neptune n09327705 any of many minor planets in the Kuiper belt outside the orbit of Neptune at the edge of the solar system n09327881 a mountain range in western China that extends eastward from the Indian border for 1000 miles n09328148 a river in western Asia; rises in northeast Turkey and flows to the Caspian Sea n09328311 a peninsular region of eastern Canada between Hudson Bay and the Labrador Sea; contains most of Quebec and the mainland part of Newfoundland and Labrador n09328596 an arm of the northern Atlantic between Labrador and southern Greenland n09328746 a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral n09328904 a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land n09330061 a shallow lake on the border between Uganda and Congo in the Great Rift Valley n09330233 a lake to the east of the Caspian Sea lying between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan n09330378 the bottom of a lake n09330467 a lake in north central Africa; fed by the Shari river n09330604 a lake in northeastern New York, northwestern Vermont and southern Quebec; site of many battles in the French and Indian War and in the American Revolution and in the War of 1812 n09330913 a lake in the Great Rift Valley between Congo and Uganda n09331066 the 4th largest of the Great Lakes; it is linked to the Hudson River by the New York State Barge Canal n09331251 land bordering a lake n09331328 a lake between southwestern Switzerland and France that is crossed from east to west by the Rhone n09331535 the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes n09331654 a lake in northwestern Russia; drains through the Volkhov River into Lake Ladoga n09331819 a lake in northwestern Russia to the north of St. Petersburg; the largest lake in Europe; drains through the Neva River into the Gulf of Finland n09332050 the 3rd largest of the Great Lakes; the largest freshwater lake entirely within the United States borders n09332246 lake in Egypt formed by dams built on the Nile River at Aswan n09332394 a long lake in southeastern Africa between Tanzania, Mozambique, and Malawi n09332598 lake in northwestern Russia near the border with Finland; second largest lake in Europe n09332770 the smallest of the Great Lakes n09332890 the shore of a lake n09332976 a lake between Ontario and Michigan; connected with Lake Huron and Lake Erie n09333171 the largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes n09333334 a lake in northern Ethiopia; the largest lake in Ethiopia and the source of the Blue Nile n09333512 the longest lake in the world in central Africa between Tanzania and Congo in the Great Rift Valley n09333706 a shallow saline lake in northwestern Iran between Tabriz and the western border of Turkey n09333905 a lake in southwestern Sweden; the largest lake in Sweden n09334049 the largest lake in Africa and the 2nd largest fresh water lake in the world; a headwaters reservoir for the Nile River n09334266 an electrically neutral baryon with isotopic spin 1 n09334396 the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground" n09335240 material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use); "the land had never been plowed"; "good agricultural soil" n09335693 the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water) n09335809 a low area that has been filled in n09335916 a large continuous extent of land n09336052 part of the Arctic Ocean to the north of Siberia (between the Taimyr Peninsula and the New Siberian Islands) that is icebound most of the year n09336271 the larger of the two Magellanic Clouds visible from the southern hemisphere n09336416 a cave in southwestern France that contains Paleolithic paintings n09336555 the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse) n09336702 a mountain peak in the Andes in Argentina (20,997 feet high) n09336853 a hypothetical continent that (according to plate tectonic theory) broke up later into North America and Europe and Asia n09337048 an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape; "one of the tires developed a leak" n09337253 a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water n09337406 the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage n09337531 a river in eastern Pennsylvania that flows southeast into the Delaware River n09337686 a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea n09337833 a zodiacal constellation in northern hemisphere between Cancer and Virgo n09338013 an elementary particle that participates in weak interactions; has a baryon number of 0 n09338243 a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Orion and Columba n09338361 an agent capable of causing death n09338453 (Greek mythology) a river in Hades; the souls of the dead had to drink from it, which made them forget all they had done and suffered when they were alive n09338712 a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal (27,890 feet high) n09338910 a peninsula in northeastern China that extends into the Yellow Sea, between Bo Hai and Korea Bay n09339109 a small faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Virgo and Scorpius n09339272 an arm of the Mediterranean between northwest Italy and Corsica n09339414 a long narrow lagoon near the mouth of a river n09339512 an African river; flows into the Indian Ocean n09339668 a transducing vector that uses liposomes to carry the gene of interest n09339810 the solid part of the earth consisting of the crust and outer mantle n09340024 a constellation outside the zodiac that rotates around the North Star n09340203 a river that flows from northern Wyoming into the Bighorn River in southern Montana; site of Custer's Last Stand n09340452 a cluster of seven stars in Ursa Minor; at the end of the dipper's handle is Polaris n09340644 a river that rises in northeastern Wyoming and flows through Montana and South Dakota to join the Missouri River in North Dakota n09340935 a river that rises in southwestern Minnesota and flows southwestward to the Missouri River in western Iowa n09341145 a river in eastern Illinois that flows southeastward to the Wabash River n09341319 an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain (especially in Latin America) n09341465 a large semiarid plateau forming the southern part of the Great Plains n09341673 a mountain in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile (22,057 feet high) n09341874 Scottish word for a lake n09341987 a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked) n09342141 a lake in central Scotland n09342245 an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean on the western coast of Scotland n09342386 a lake in the Scottish highlands; the largest body of fresh water in Great Britain n09342563 guiding star; a star that is used as a reference point in navigation or astronomy n09342729 a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high) n09342937 the longest French river; rises in the Massif Central and flows north and west to the Atlantic Ocean n09343123 the valley of the Loire River where many French wines originated n09343266 (chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule n09343422 a sound between Long Island and Connecticut n09343587 Irish word for a lake n09343660 a long narrow (nearly landlocked) cove in Ireland n09343761 a mountainous peninsula on northwest Mexico n09343943 the deeper part of the mantle n09344050 the part of northern Michigan between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron n09344198 low level country n09344324 a crater on the Earth's Moon n09344449 a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Centaurus n09344559 a small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco; contains the star Vega n09344724 a flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion; often filled with water n09344863 a Canadian river; flows into the Beaufort Sea n09345002 a sky filled with rows of cirrocumulus or small altocumulus clouds n09345127 a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River n09345265 a river that rises in the Andes mountains in southwestern Colombia and flows generally northward to empty into the Caribbean Sea at Barranquilla n09345503 either of two small galaxies orbiting the Milky Way; visible near the south celestial pole n09345693 a dipole with opposing magnetic poles n09345792 a hypothetical particle with a single magnetic pole instead of the usual two n09345932 any very large body of (salt) water n09346120 the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula n09346284 a mountain in the Himalayas in Nepal (27,790 feet high) n09346450 the layer of the earth between the crust and the core n09346613 a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon n09346735 (closed sea) a navigable body of water under the jurisdiction of a single nation n09346874 (free sea) a navigable body of water to which all nations have equal access n09347008 (our sea) the Mediterranean to the ancient Romans n09347116 a long narrow flowing cirrus cloud n09347208 an inland sea in northwestern Turkey; linked to the Black Sea by the Bosporus and linked to the Aegean by the Dardanelles n09347445 a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color; "Mars has two satellites" n09347779 low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water; "thousands of acres of marshland"; "the fens of eastern England" n09348055 a body of matter without definite shape; "a huge ice mass" n09348236 an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean off of eastern Massachusetts extending from Cape Ann on the north to Cape Cod on the south n09348460 a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range n09348643 a mountainous plateau in southern France that covers almost one sixth of the country n09348827 a mass that is densely tangled or interwoven; "a mat of weeds and grass" n09348949 fragments of wood; "it was smashed into matchwood" n09349055 an enclosure within which something originates or develops (from the Latin for womb) n09349192 a mountain in the Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy (14,780 feet high); noted for its distinctive shape n09349425 a mountain in south central Alaska; the highest peak in North America (20,300 feet high) n09349648 a bend or curve, as in a stream or river n09349797 a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function; "the mechanism of the ear"; "the mechanism of infection" n09350045 the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia n09350524 an Asian river; flows through a large delta in southern Vietnam into the South China Sea n09350776 a strait in northern Wales between Anglesey Island and the mainland n09350922 a glacier of the Piedmont type near Juneau in Alaska n09351086 a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere and containing part of the Large Magellanic Cloud n09351257 a mountain in the Andes in Argentina (22,210 feet high) n09351408 the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun n09351547 a small pond of standing water n09351647 a river that rises in south central New Hampshire and flows through Concord and Manchester into Massachusetts and empties into the Atlantic Ocean n09351905 flat tableland with steep edges; "the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water" n09352108 a range of hills in northeastern Minnesota where rich iron ore deposits were discovered in 1887 n09352282 an elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus; a hadron with a baryon number of 0 n09352578 the atmospheric layer between the stratosphere and the thermosphere n09352721 a fragment of metal rubbed off by the use of a file n09352849 stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface n09353109 (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere n09353338 a group of meteoroids with similar paths n09353437 a European river; flows into the North Sea n09353603 an electrically charged particle built up from polymeric molecules or ions and occurring in certain colloidal electrolytic solutions like soaps and detergents n09353815 a fossil that must be studied microscopically n09353918 a meteorite or meteoroid so small that it drifts down to earth without becoming intensely heated in the atmosphere n09354142 a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Sagittarius and Capricornus n09354283 a very long narrow elevation on the ocean floor that runs all the way from Iceland in the North Atlantic to Bouvet Island in the South Atlantic n09354511 the middle of a stream n09354608 the water that is well below the surface but also well above the bottom; "many marine fishes inhabit the mid-waters" n09354780 a river that rises in the Rockies in northwestern Montana and flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River n09354984 the galaxy containing the solar system; consists of millions of stars that can be seen as a diffuse band of light stretching across the night sky n09355261 a pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheel n09355397 a bay on the west coast of Kyushu; in the 1950s industrial wastes caused mercury poisoning among the Japanese people who ate fish from Minamata Bay n09355623 any of numerous small celestial bodies that move around the sun n09355850 a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot n09356080 a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico n09356320 the longest river in the United States; arises in Montana and flows southeastward to become a tributary of the Mississippi at Saint Louis; "The Missouri and Mississippi Rivers together form the third longest river in the world" n09356639 a river in southwestern Alabama; flows into Mobile Bay n09356781 a bay of the Gulf of Mexico; fed by the Mobile River n09356929 a river of central New York that flows southeastward to the Hudson River n09357080 the boundary between the Earth's crust and the underlying mantle; "the Mohorovicic discontinuity averages 5 miles down under oceans and 20 miles down under continents" n09357346 a mound of earth made by moles while burrowing n09357447 a geological formation in which all strata are inclined in the same direction n09357580 a river that rises in northern West Virginia and flows north into Pennsylvania where it joins the Allegheny River at Pittsburgh to form the Ohio River n09357847 the highest mountain peak in the Alps; on the border between France and Italy to the south of Geneva (15,781 feet high) n09358096 an inlet of the Pacific Ocean in western California n09358226 any natural satellite of a planet; "Jupiter has sixteen moons" n09358358 the natural satellite of the Earth; "the average distance to the Moon is 384,400 kilometers"; "men first stepped on the moon in 1969" n09358550 any object resembling a moon; "he made a moon lamp that he used as a night light"; "the clock had a moon that showed various phases" n09358751 open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss n09358907 accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier n09359031 an inlet of the North Sea on the northeast coast of Scotland n09359150 a river that rises in western South Dakota and flows eastward to the Missouri River n09359312 an arm of the Tasman Sea forming a bay to the east of Brisbane n09359471 a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky n09359631 a nonspecific agent that imparts motion; "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action" n09359803 a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill n09360122 the summit of a mountain n09361517 the side or slope of a mountain; "conifer forests cover the eastern versant" n09361681 the highest mountain peak in Queensland, Australia n09361816 a mountain range in northwestern Israel near the Mediterranean coast; "according to the Old Testament, Elijah defeated the priests of Baal at Mount Carmel" n09362050 the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado (14,431 feet high) n09362207 where mice bear and raise their young n09362316 the point where a stream issues into a larger body of water; "New York is at the mouth of the Hudson" n09362469 an opening that resembles a mouth (as of a cave or a gorge); "he rode into the mouth of the canyon"; "they built a fire at the mouth of the cave" n09362666 an arm of the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and southeastern Africa n09362820 a puddle of mud; "the children loved a mud puddle" n09362945 a term used in Scottish names of promontories; "the Mull of Kintyre" n09363064 a system of three or more stars associated by gravity n09363214 an elementary particle with a negative charge and a half-life of 2 microsecond; decays to electron and neutrino and antineutrino n09363420 a southeast Australian river; flows westward and then south into the Indian Ocean at Adelaide n09363620 a river of southeastern Australia; flows westward into the Murray River n09363810 a small constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross and Chamaeleon n09363970 a necessary or essential thing; "seat belts are an absolute must" n09364086 any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation n09364249 a highest mountain peak in the Kunlun Shan in China; near the Indian border (23,891 feet high) n09364426 a mountain peak in the Andes in Argentina (21,302 feet high) n09364582 a luminous iridescent cloud at a high altitude that may be seen when the sun is a few degrees below the horizon n09364778 a river in southeastern Australia that flows generally northwest to join the Darling River n09364954 a river of western Thailand flowing southward to join the Ping River to form the Chao Phraya n09365128 a mountain in the Himalayas in northern India (25,660 feet high) n09365288 a mountain in the Himalayas in Kashmir (26,660 feet high) n09365443 a mountain range in southeastern China running generally east to west n09365587 a depression in the floor of the Atlantic Ocean to the north of Haiti and Puerto Rico n09365730 a deep inlet of the Atlantic Ocean in Rhode Island n09365863 a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water n09366017 a sunken or depressed geological formation n09366317 a raised or elevated geological formation n09366597 the physical universe considered as an orderly system subject to natural (not human or supernatural) laws n09366762 the natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc.; "they tried to preserve nature as they found it" n09366940 an immense cloud of gas (mainly hydrogen) and dust in interstellar space n09367137 a small cloud n09367203 anything indispensable; "food and shelter are necessities of life"; "the essentials of the good life"; "allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions"; "a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained" n09367733 a narrow elongated projecting strip of land n09367827 a river in Germany; rises in the Black Forest and flows north into the Rhine n09367991 anything that is necessary but lacking; "he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs"; "I tried to supply his wants" n09368224 a nearby object of the same kind; "Fort Worth is a neighbor of Dallas"; "what is the closest neighbor to the Earth?" n09368479 a river that rises in eastern Kansas and flows eastward into Oklahoma to become a tributary of the Arkansas River n09368699 a giant planet with a ring of ice particles; the 8th planet from the sun is the most remote of the gas giants; "the existence of Neptune was predicted from perturbations in the orbit of Uranus and it was then identified in 1846" n09369039 the ocean waters from the low tide mark to a depth of about 100 fathoms n09369169 a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young n09369412 an elementary particle with zero charge and zero mass n09369520 an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus n09369692 a star that has collapsed under its own gravity; it is composed of neutrons n09369844 a river in northwestern Russia flowing generally west into the Gulf of Finland n09370006 the upper part of a glacier (beyond the limit of perpetual snow) where the snow turns to ice n09370168 a river in the southeastern United States that flows northward from North Carolina to West Virginia where it empties into the Kanawha River n09370383 a bay of the North Atlantic; fed by the Hudson River n09370552 a river flowing from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario; forms boundary between Ontario and New York n09370773 waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls n09371028 a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs n09371151 an African river; flows into the South Atlantic n09371360 the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization n09371686 a dark grey cloud bearing rain n09371816 a tributary of the Missouri River n09371941 (mineralogy) a small rounded lump of mineral substance (usually harder than the surrounding rock or sediment) n09372176 a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way n09372313 an inclined fault in which the hanging wall appears to have slipped downward relative to the footwall n09372504 a continent (the third largest) in the western hemisphere connected to South America by the Isthmus of Panama n09373016 that part of the Atlantic Ocean to the north of the equator n09373175 a strait between Northern Ireland and Scotland that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea n09373333 a cluster of 5 bright stars forming a cross in the constellation Cygnus n09373485 that part of the Pacific Ocean to the north of the equator n09373623 19,370 feet high n09373716 a river that rises in northern Colorado and flows northward into Wyoming and then eastward and southeastward through Nebraska where it joins the South Platte to form the Platte River n09374036 an arm of the North Atlantic between the British Isles and Scandinavia; oil was discovered under the North Sea in 1970 n09374306 the part of the Atlantic that lies off the Norwegian coast to the north of the North Sea n09374493 a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and become more luminous in the process n09374646 a small piece; "a nub of coal"; "a stub of a pencil" n09374773 a small nub (especially an undeveloped fruit or ear of corn) n09374886 a constituent (proton or neutron) of an atomic nucleus n09375085 the positively charged dense center of an atom n09375223 (astronomy) the center of the head of a comet; consists of small solid particles of ice and frozen gas that vaporizes on approaching the sun to form the coma and tail n09375481 a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth n09375606 a ravine or gully in southern Asia n09375693 a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal (25,726 feet high) n09375891 a major river of western Siberia; flows generally northward and westward to the Gulf of Ob and the Kara Sea n09376078 an eliminator that does away with all traces n09376198 a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere n09376526 the bottom of a sea or ocean n09376786 land bordering an ocean n09376866 the constellation that includes the southern celestial pole n09376979 a European river; flows into the Baltic Sea n09377125 the part of the sea that can be seen from the shore and is beyond the anchoring area; "there was a ship in the offing" n09377315 a river that is formed in western Pennsylvania and flows westward to become a tributary of the Mississippi River n09377511 an interface forming the boundary between the non-miscible liquids oil and water n09377657 a mountain in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile (22,572 feet high) n09377861 a lake in southeast Florida to the north of the Everglades n09378014 a large swampy area of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia n09378178 a geyser in Yellowstone National Park that erupts for about 4 minutes about every 65 minutes n09378349 a gorge in northeastern Tanzania where anthropologists have found some of the earliest human remains n09378529 a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast; believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods (9,570 feet high) n09378801 a global cluster in the constellation Centaurus n09378929 a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring n09379111 an open or empty space in or between things; "there was a small opening between the trees"; "the explosion made a gap in the wall" n09379572 a large constellation in the equatorial region between Hercules and Scorpius n09379705 a river in South Africa that flows generally westward to the Atlantic Ocean n09379868 a stratum of ore n09379938 a South American river 1,500 miles long; flows into the South Atlantic n09380117 a constellation on the equator to the east of Taurus; contains Betelgeuse and Rigel n09380299 a river in Missouri that is a tributary of the Missouri River n09380446 a bay of the western Pacific in southern Honshu n09380588 a river in southeastern Canada that flows along the boundary between Quebec and Ontario to the Saint Lawrence River near Montreal n09380817 a river that rises in western Arkansas and flows southeast into eastern Louisiana to become a tributary of the Red River n09381048 a river in northeastern England that flows generally southeastward to join the Trent River and form the Humber n09381242 the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land n09381480 (astronomy) a major planet whose orbit is outside the asteroid belt (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) n09381781 an outcropping of rock that extends outward n09381880 the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits n09382019 a U-shaped curve in a stream n09382099 the land inside an oxbow bend in a river n09382191 a crescent-shaped lake (often temporary) that is formed when a meander of a river is cut off from the main channel n09382362 an area of low mountains in northwestern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri and northeastern Oklahoma n09382570 an area of the ozone layer (near the poles) that is seasonally depleted of ozone n09382726 a layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun n09382990 the largest ocean in the world n09383793 a coast of the Pacific Ocean n09383901 a large expanse of floating ice n09383998 a large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered n09384106 a meteorite composed principally of olivine and metallic iron n09384223 a mountain range in central Asia that is centered in Tajikistan but extends into Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan and Pakistan and western China n09384532 (plate tectonics) a hypothetical continent including all the landmass of the earth prior to the Triassic period when it split into Laurasia and Gondwanaland n09384771 an estuary in northern Brazil into which the Tocantins River flows n09384921 a South American river; tributary of Rio de la Plata n09385137 a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something n09385416 a river in northeastern Brazil that flows generally northward to the Atlantic Ocean n09385586 (Greek mythology) a mountain in central Greece where (according to Greek mythology) the Muses lived; known as the mythological home of music and poetry; "Liakoura is the modern name of Mount Parnassus" n09385911 a portion of a natural object; "they analyzed the river into three parts"; "he needed a piece of granite" n09386422 a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions n09386842 the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks; "we got through the pass before it started to snow" n09387222 a line or route along which something travels or moves; "the hurricane demolished houses in its path"; "the track of an animal"; "the course of the river" n09387624 a major waterfall in northeastern Brazil n09387764 a small constellation near the South Pole between Tucana and Ara n09387880 a river in Mississippi that flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico n09388023 a small smooth rounded rock n09388121 a tributary of the Rio Grande that flows southeastward from New Mexico through western Texas n09388318 a river that flows through central North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina to the Atlantic Ocean n09388530 a constellation in the northern hemisphere near Andromeda and Pisces n09388653 a more or less level land surface representing an advanced stage of erosion undisturbed by crustal movements n09388848 a large mass of land projecting into a body of water n09389601 a river in central Maine flowing into Penobscot Bay n09389746 an inlet of the Atlantic in eastern Maine n09389867 a hole made in something; "a perforation of the eardrum" n09389999 a small uninhabited Mediterranean islet claimed by both Morocco and Spain n09390146 ground that is permanently frozen n09390236 a conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Auriga and Cassiopeia and crossed by the Milky Way n09390424 a shallow arm of the Arabian Sea between Iran and the Arabian peninsula; the Persian Gulf oil fields are among the most productive in the world n09390680 a rock created by petrifaction; an organic object infiltrated with mineral matter and preserved in its original form n09390873 the larger of the two satellites of Mars n09390967 a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Tucana and Sculptor n09391089 an electron that is emitted from an atom or molecule by an incident photon n09391223 a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle n09391386 the intensely luminous surface of a star (especially the sun) n09391524 a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Dorado and Columba n09391644 a gentle slope leading from the base of a mountain to a region of flat land n09391774 a type of glaciation characteristic of Alaska; large valley glaciers meet to form an almost stagnant sheet of ice n09391996 a mountain peak in the Rockies in central Colorado (14,109 feet high) n09392162 the two promontories at the eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar; according to legend they were formed by Hercules n09392402 an area planted with pine trees or related conifers n09392507 a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya n09392656 a meson involved in holding the nucleus together; produced as the result of high-energy particle collision n09392824 a large faint zodiacal constellation; between Aquarius and Aries n09392961 a mountain in the Andes in Argentina (22,241 feet high) n09393108 a sizeable hole (usually in the ground); "they dug a pit to bury the body" n09393403 an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral n09393524 the beach at a seaside resort n09393605 extensive tract of level open land; "they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain"; "he longed for the fields of his youth" n09394007 (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction n09394646 any celestial body (other than comets or satellites) that revolves around a star n09394797 a nebula that was once thought to be a star with its planets but is now thought to be a very hot star surrounded by an expanding envelope of ionized gases that emit a fluorescent glow because of intense radiation from the star n09395086 one of many small solid celestial bodies thought to have existed at an early stage in the development of the solar system n09395266 a small cellular inclusion consisting of a ring of DNA that is not in a chromosome but is capable of autonomous replication n09395457 a rigid layer of the Earth's crust that is believed to drift slowly n09395592 a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River n09395763 a star cluster in the constellation Taurus n09395899 a small planet and the farthest known planet from the sun; it has the most elliptical orbit of all the planets; "Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930" n09396150 a European river; flows into the Adriatic Sea n09396275 a mountain peak in the Tien Shan mountains in northern India (24,406 feet high) n09396465 a promontory extending out into a large body of water; "they sailed south around the point" n09396608 a glacier near the Arctic or Antarctic poles n09396712 the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it n09397001 low-lying land that has been reclaimed and is protected by dikes (especially in the Netherlands) n09397150 the brightest star in Gemini; close to Castor n09397268 a stretch of open water surrounded by ice (especially in Arctic seas) n09397391 a small lake; "the pond was too small for sailing" n09397607 a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid; "there were puddles of muddy water in the road after the rain"; "the body lay in a pool of blood" n09397896 an elementary particle with positive charge; interaction of a positron and an electron results in annihilation n09398076 a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface) n09398217 a river in the east central United States; rises in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and flows eastward, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay n09398533 a lake in central China that is connected to the Chang Jiang by a canal n09398677 a very steep cliff n09398769 (astronomy) a celestial body (especially a star) relative to other objects in orbit around it n09398935 (microbiology) an infectious protein particle similar to a virus but lacking nucleic acid; thought to be the agent responsible for scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the nervous system n09399198 (microbiology) a hypothetical infectious particle thought to be the cause of scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the central nervous system; consists of nucleic acid in a protective coat of host cell proteins n09399485 the brightest star in Canis Minor n09399592 a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea) n09399899 any large molecule containing chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds n09400037 a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron n09400190 the nearest star to the sun; distance: 4.3 light years n09400337 a bay on the northern coast of Alaska where oil was discovered in 1968 n09400485 something that has been pruned off of a plant n09400584 calculus in a salivary gland n09400667 an inlet of the North Pacific in northwestern Washington State n09400826 any soft or soggy mass; "he pounded it to a pulp" n09400987 a degenerate neutron star; small and extremely dense; rotates very fast and emits regular pulses of polarized radiation n09401159 a constellation in the southern hemisphere between Vela and Canis Major that shaped like the stern of a boat n09401340 a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River n09401474 a chain of mountains between France and Spain n09401613 a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Antlia n09401750 a planetoid discovered in 2002 n09401834 (physics) hypothetical truly fundamental particle in mesons and baryons; there are supposed to be six flavors of quarks (and their antiquarks), which come in pairs; each has an electric charge of +2/3 or -1/3; "quarks have not been observed directly but theoretical predictions based on their existence have been confirmed experimentally" n09402370 a starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy; many have large red shifts n09402553 an inlet of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of British Columbia n09402704 an agent that gives or restores life or vigor; "the soul is the quickener of the body" n09402944 a pit filled with loose wet sand into which objects are sucked down n09403086 a hole in the ground as a nest made by wild rabbits n09403211 any object that radiates energy n09403333 an object that radiates radio waves n09403427 an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain n09403581 a mountain peak in the Karakoram Range in northern Kashmir (25,560 feet high) n09403734 a series of hills or mountains; "the valley was between two ranges of hills"; "the plains lay just beyond the mountain range" n09405078 land suitable for grazing livestock n09405169 a mountain peak in central Washington; highest peak in the Cascade Range; (14,410 feet high) n09405396 a part of a river where the current is very fast n09405515 a river that flows across eastern Virginia into the Tidewater region n09405683 a hole (as in the wall of a building) made by rats n09405787 a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) n09405949 a tributary of the Mississippi River that flows eastward from Texas along the southern boundary of Oklahoma and through Louisiana n09406198 a small, old, relatively cool star; approximately 100 times the mass of Jupiter n09406368 a large, old, luminous star; has a relatively low surface temperature and a diameter large relative to the sun n09406551 a long arm of the Indian Ocean between northeast Africa and Arabia; linked to the Mediterranean at the north end by the Suez Canal n09406793 a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water n09406944 the brightest star in Leo n09407043 any agent that produces relaxation; "music is a good relaxer" n09407194 geological feature that is a remnant of a pre-existing formation after other parts have disappeared n09407346 any object that is left unused or still extant; "I threw out the remains of my dinner" n09407541 an agent that represses n09407632 a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas n09407867 anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies; "an infectious agent depends on a reservoir for its survival" n09408105 the fragment of DNA that is produced by cleaving DNA with a restriction enzyme n09408250 any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame-retardant" n09408412 a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Dorado and Hydrus n09408540 a major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world; flows into the North Sea n09408795 a mountain range in the Balkan peninsula in southeastern Europe; extends along the border between Greece and Bulgaria n09408977 a major French river; flows into the Mediterranean near Marseilles; "the valley of the Rhone is famous for its vineyards" n09409203 any long object resembling a thin line; "a mere ribbon of land"; "the lighted ribbon of traffic"; "from the air the road was a grey thread"; "a thread of smoke climbed upward" n09409512 a long narrow natural elevation or striation n09409752 a long narrow range of hills n09409898 a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean n09410026 a narrow fissure in rock n09410101 a gap between cloud masses; "the sun shone through a rift in the clouds" n09410224 a valley with steep sides; formed by a rift in the earth's crust n09410365 the brightest star in Orion n09410460 a small channel (as one formed by soil erosion) n09410558 an estuary between Argentina and Uruguay n09410724 a North American river; boundary between the United States and Mexico; flows into Gulf of Mexico n09410928 an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings" n09411189 woodlands along the banks of stream or river n09411295 one of a series of small ridges produced in sand by water currents or by wind n09411430 a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek); "the river was navigable for 50 miles" n09415584 the bank of a river n09415671 a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a river n09415793 a boulder that has been carried by a river to a place remote from its place of origin n09415938 a small stream n09416076 a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter; "he threw a rock at me" n09416570 the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide n09416890 the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space; "the roof of the cave was very high"; "I could see the roof of the bear's mouth" n09417097 the course along which communications spread; "the story is going the rounds in Washington" n09417240 an arm of the southern Pacific Ocean in Antarctica n09417365 a long continuous strip (usually running horizontally); "a mackerel sky filled with rows of clouds"; "rows of barbed wire protected the trenches" n09417560 a tributary of the Rhine n09417668 a mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota; the likenesses of Washington and Jefferson and Lincoln and Roosevelt are carved on it n09417926 an inclusion body found in plasma cells in cases of cancer n09418059 a river in northern California n09418169 a river that rises in central Germany and flows north to join the Elbe River n09418331 a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico n09418484 mountain range in New Mexico to the east of the Rio Grande n09418629 a river in northern California rising near Mount Shasta and flowing south to the San Francisco Bay n09418810 a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle) n09418954 a small constellation in the northern hemisphere between Cygnus and Aquila and crossed by the Milky Way n09419112 a large zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Scorpius and Capricornus n09419281 a tributary of the Mississippi River that rises in Missouri and flows southeastward through Arkansas n09419536 a river that rises in Maine and flows northeastward through New Brunswick to empty into the Bay of Fundy n09419783 a river in northeastern Florida that flows northward to Jacksonville and then eastward to empty into the Atlantic Ocean n09420030 a North American river; flows into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the North Atlantic n09420273 a mountain peak in the Andes in Bolivia (21,391 feet high) n09420423 a tributary of the Snake River in Idaho n09420550 a flat expanse of salt left by the evaporation of a body of salt water n09420689 a salt deposit that animals regularly lick n09420794 low-lying wet land that is frequently flooded with saltwater n09420911 a saltwater lake in southeastern California n09421031 a shallow basin in a desert region; contains salt and gypsum that was deposited by an evaporated salt lake n09421191 a river in western Europe that rises in northern France and flows generally east into Belgium where it joins the Meuse at Namur n09421425 all or part of a natural object that is collected and preserved as an example of its class n09421604 a major geological fault in California; runs from San Diego to San Francisco; the source of serious earthquakes n09421799 a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river; can be exposed at low tide n09421951 a bar of sand n09422048 a bay of the Pacific in southern California n09422190 a large pit in sandy ground from which sand is dug n09422294 a fertile valley in southern California to the north of Los Angeles; includes many residential communities n09422486 a bay of the Pacific in western California n09422631 a low area where waste is buried between layers of earth n09422751 a river in central California that rises in the Sierra Nevada and flows northwest to form a large delta with the Sacramento River n09422964 a vast valley in central California known for its rich farmland n09423112 a hill in eastern Cuba (near Santiago de Cuba) that was captured during the Spanish-American War; "Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders became famous for their charge up San Juan Hill" n09423379 a mountain range in southwestern Colorado that is part of the Rocky Mountains n09423617 a river in eastern Brazil flowing into the Atlantic Ocean n09423754 a river in eastern France; rises in Lorraine and flows south to become the chief tributary of the Rhone n09423943 a vast area of the North Atlantic from the West Indies to the Azores that is dense with gulfweed n09424118 a gulf of the Aegean on the southeastern coast of Greece n09424270 any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star n09424489 any agent capable of producing satisfaction n09424642 a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun n09424865 a river in South Carolina that flows southeast to the Atlantic n09425019 a pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawed by two men with a long two-handed saw n09425159 a range of mountains in southern Siberia to the west of Lake Baikal; contain important mineral deposits n09425344 (geology) flat elevated land with poor soil and little vegetation that is scarred by dry channels of glacial origin (especially in eastern Washington) n09425607 a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin n09425835 a river that rises in France and flows northeast across Belgium and empties into the North Sea n09426038 a sparkling glittering particle n09426143 a large zodiacal constellation between Libra and Sagittarius n09426307 (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected; "they collected blood scrapings for analysis" n09426494 a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix and Cetus n09426621 (botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts n09426788 a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land n09427752 an underwater mountain rising above the ocean floor n09427876 a bay of the Black Sea between Russia and the Ukraine n09428036 an arm of the Pacific between China and Japan n09428171 an arm of the Pacific to the east of Asia n09428293 the shore of a sea or ocean n09428628 the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort n09428741 a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope; "sections from the left ventricle showed diseased tissue" n09428967 matter that has been deposited by some natural process n09429194 a planetoid of rock and ice about three-quarters the size of Pluto discovered in 2003; the most distant object known to orbit around the sun n09429387 one of the parts into which something naturally divides; "a segment of an orange" n09429630 a long and tall sand dune with a sharp crest; common in the Sahara n09429752 a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel n09429934 a range of the Rocky Mountains in southeastern British Columbia n09430100 a glacial lake in central New York; the largest of the Finger Lakes n09430259 a constellation in the equatorial region of the northern hemisphere near Ophiuchus and Corona Borealis n09430416 a great waterfall on the border between Brazil and Paraguay n09430615 an informal expression for all of the oceans of the world; "the old salt had sailed the seven seas" n09430771 a river in England and Wales flowing into the Bristol Channel; the longest river in Great Britain n09430990 a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay n09431133 a Turkish river flowing south southwest into the Mediterranean n09431283 a matted tangle of hair or fiber; "the dog's woolly shag" n09431409 an African river that flows northwest into Lake Chad n09431569 a volcanic mountain peak in the Cascade Range in northern California (14,162 feet high) n09431744 a river of northern Virginia that empties into the Potomac at Harpers Ferry n09431902 a peak in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado (14,036 feet high) n09432060 any broad thin expanse or surface; "a sheet of ice" n09432163 ice that is attached to land but projects out to sea n09432283 a rigid covering that envelops an object; "the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice" n09432430 the exterior covering of a bird's egg n09432549 a large valley between the Allegheny Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia; site of numerous battles during the American Civil War n09432785 an ancient forest in central England; formerly a royal hunting ground; said to be the home of Robin Hood and his merry band n09432990 something that shines (with emitted or reflected light) n09433134 a stretch of shallow water n09433312 a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide n09433442 the land along the edge of a body of water n09433721 a boulder found on a shore remote from its place of origin n09433839 a boundary line between land and water n09433952 any agent that shortens; "alcohol is a great shortener of life" n09434125 a stone formed in the salivary gland n09434237 a meteorite consisting principally of nickel and iron n09434345 a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline) n09434469 a mountain range in northwestern Mexico that runs south from Arizona parallel to the Pacific coastline n09434661 a mountain range in northeastern Mexico the runs parallel to the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico n09434845 a mountain range in eastern California; contains Mount Whitney n09435065 a mountain range in southern Spain along the Mediterranean coast to the east of Granada n09435232 (geology) a flat (usually horizontal) mass of igneous rock between two layers of older sedimentary rock n09435405 the forest trees growing in a country or region n09435512 a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula (7,500 feet high); it is believed to be the peak on which Moses received the Ten Commandments n09435739 a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof n09435965 the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major n09436132 a cape on the northernmost tip of Jutland between the Skagerrak and the Kattegatt n09436299 a broad strait of the North Sea between Jutland and Norway n09436444 a snow-covered slope for skiing n09436531 a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid; "there was a thin skim of oil on the water" n09436708 the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth n09436906 a stretch of water without current or movement; "suddenly they were in a slack and the water was motionless" n09437098 an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind) n09437241 a thin flat piece cut off of some object n09437369 a narrow fissure n09437454 an elevated geological formation; "he climbed the steep slope"; "the house was built on the side of a mountain" n09437887 the trail of an animal (especially a deer); "he followed the deer's slot over the soft turf to the edge of the trees" n09438055 any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake) n09438212 a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou) n09438313 a hollow filled with mud n09438408 the smaller of the two Magellanic Clouds visible from the southern hemisphere n09438554 a tributary of the Columbia River that rises in Wyoming and flows westward; discovered in 1805 by the Lewis and Clark Expedition n09438844 a covering of snow (as on a mountain peak) n09438940 a mass of snow heaped up by the wind n09439032 a permanent wide expanse of snow n09439120 a bubble formed by a thin soap film n09439213 the froth produced by soaps or detergents n09439433 the sun with the celestial bodies that revolve around it in its gravitational field n09439879 a strait of the English Channel between the coast of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight n09440036 a large firth on the west coast of Britain between England and Scotland n09440186 a large ocean inlet or deep bay; "the main body of the sound ran parallel to the coast" n09440400 a continent in the western hemisphere connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama n09440948 that part of the Atlantic Ocean to the south of the equator n09441107 a tropical arm of the Pacific Ocean near southeastern Asia subject to frequent typhoons n09441352 a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus n09441587 that part of the Pacific Ocean to the south of the equator n09441725 a tributary of the Platte River n09441875 any sea to the south of the equator (but especially the South Pacific) n09442001 any islands in the southern or southwestern of central parts of the Pacific Ocean n09442146 a fragment broken off from the edge or face of stone or ore and having at least one thin edge; "a truck bearing a mound of blue spalls" n09442341 a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction n09442496 the brightest star in Virgo n09442595 a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea n09442723 a thin sliver of wood; "he lit the fire with a burning splint" n09442838 a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal; "he got a splinter in his finger"; "it broke into slivers" n09443136 a lengthwise crack in wood; "he inserted the wedge into a split in the log" n09443281 the trail left by a person or an animal; what the hunter follows in pursuing game; "the hounds followed the fox's spoor" n09443453 a natural flow of ground water n09443641 foam or froth on the sea n09443753 a cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave n09443921 a cylinder of calcium carbonate projecting upward from the floor of a limestone cave n09444100 (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior n09444783 any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night n09444942 a small star n09445008 a steep place (as on a hill) n09445088 a range of mountains between Alaska and the Yukon territory n09445289 extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia) n09445435 a stone in a marsh or shallow water that can be stepped on in crossing n09445566 the course along which a person has walked or is walking in; "I followed in his steps"; "he retraced his steps"; "his steps turned toward home" n09445780 one of the stars in the star cluster Pleiades n09445910 a heavy dark cloud presaging rain or a storm n09446012 an open chain of atoms with no side chains n09446115 a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water n09446617 the strait separating Vancouver Island from the Canadian mainland n09446747 the strait between Spain and Africa n09446868 a strategically important strait linking the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman n09447047 the strait separating South America from Tierra del Fuego and other islands to the south of the continent; discovered by Ferdinand Magellan in 1520; an important route around South America before the Panama Canal was built n09447335 the strait separating Sicily from the tip of Italy n09447450 the strait between the English Channel and the North Sea; shortest distance between England and the European continent n09447666 a poetic term for a shore (as the area periodically covered and uncovered by the tides) n09447806 an elementary particle with non-zero strangeness n09447917 a quark with an electric charge of -1/3 and a mass 988 times that of an electron and a strangeness of -1 n09448090 the atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere n09448251 a large dark low cloud n09448361 a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth n09448690 a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a stream n09448829 any agent that causes stress to an organism n09448945 a large and unbroken expanse or distance; "a stretch of highway"; "a stretch of clear water" n09449127 a geological fault in which one of the adjacent surfaces appears to have moved horizontally n09449282 (cosmology) a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having a concentration of energy and the dynamic properties of a flexible loop n09449510 a relatively long narrow piece of something; "he felt a flat strip of muscle" n09449657 a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost n09449773 (Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls n09449949 a large and distinctive landmass (as India or Greenland) that is a distinct part of some continent n09450163 the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system; "the sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system"; "the Earth revolves around the Sun" n09450454 any star around which a planetary system revolves n09450553 a river in western Montana that flows south and east to join the Missouri River n09450708 an extremely bright star of very large diameter and low density n09450866 any of the planets whose orbit lies outside the earth's orbit n09451103 the clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate n09451237 a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process n09451378 a hypothetical particle that is the elementary particle in a theory of space-time n09451517 the outermost level of the land or sea; "earthquakes originate far below the surface"; "three quarters of the Earth's surface is covered by water" n09451864 a river in Suriname that flows northward to the Atlantic n09452017 a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay n09452291 a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges) n09452395 low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog n09452653 a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing) n09452760 a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor) n09452866 a small body of water (usually in a creek) that is deep enough to use for swimming n09453008 a relatively flat highland n09453288 a range of the Appalachian Mountains along the eastern border of New York with Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont n09453566 a European river; flows into the North Atlantic n09453718 a waterfall in southeastern British Columbia; the highest waterfall in Canada (1250 feet high) n09453887 river that rises in northwestern Georgia and flows southwest through central Alabama to join the Coosa River near Montgomery and form the Alabama River n09454153 a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff n09454265 an arm of the Gulf of Mexico in west central Florida n09454412 a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven; "they carved their way through the tangle of vines" n09454642 a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers) n09454744 a natural accumulation of bitumens at the surface of the earth; often acts as a trap for animals whose bones are thus preserved n09454925 an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums n09455046 an arm of the southern Pacific Ocean between southeastern Australia and New Zealand n09455206 a lepton of very great mass n09455306 a zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere near Orion; between Aries and Gemini n09455524 a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Ara n09455640 a river formed by the confluence of two other rivers near Knoxville; it follows a U-shaped course to become a tributary of the Ohio River in western Kentucky n09455910 a web that resembles a tent or carpet n09455998 any agent that interferes with normal embryonic development: alcohol or thalidomide or X-rays or rubella are examples n09456207 a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below) n09456369 a planet having a compact rocky surface like the Earth's; the four innermost planets in the solar system n09456614 the waters surrounding a nation and its territories over which that nation exercises sovereign jurisdiction n09456860 a mountain range in northwest Wyoming; contains the Grand Teton n09457020 the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea n09457199 an electrically charged particle (electron or ion) emitted by a substance at a high temperature n09457367 the atmospheric layer between the mesosphere and the exosphere n09457507 a geological fault in which the upper side appears to have been pushed upward by compression n09457693 a rounded projecting mass of a cumulus cloud with shining edges; often appears before a thunderstorm n09457851 a river of central Italy; flows through Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea n09457979 a basin that is full of water at high tide n09458079 a stream in which the effects of the tide extend far upstream n09458269 land near the sea that is overflowed by the tide n09458372 low-lying coastal land drained by tidal streams n09458494 a channel in which a tidal current runs n09458587 a major mountain range of central Asia; extends 1,500 miles n09458791 an Asian river; a tributary of the Euphrates River n09458967 an arm of the eastern Indian Ocean between Timor and northern Australia n09459114 a mountain in the Hindu Kush in Pakistan (25,230 feet high) n09459269 the largest of the satellites of Saturn; has a hazy nitrogen atmosphere n09459393 a river in eastern Brazil that flows generally north to the Para River n09459557 a river that rises in northeastern Mississippi and flows southward through western Alabama to join the Alabama River and form the Mobile River n09459812 a hypothetical quark with a charge of +2/3 and a mass more than 100,000 times that of an electron n09459979 a high rocky hill n09460046 a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill n09460139 a strait between northeastern Australia and southern New Guinea that connects the Coral Sea with the Arafura Sea n09460312 a track or mark left by something that has passed; "there as a trail of blood"; "a tear left its trail on her cheek" n09460516 a vector for delivering genes into cells n09460680 any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being n09460888 a range of the southern Carpathian Mountains extending across central Romania n09461069 a multiple star in the constellation of Orion n09461170 a forest (or part of a forest) where trees are grown for commercial use n09461315 a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor n09461515 a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber n09461724 a small northern constellation near Perseus between Andromeda and Aries n09461864 a small bright constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Circinus and Apus n09462049 a river in eastern Texas that is formed near Dallas and flows generally southeastward to Galveston Bay n09462231 the largest moon of Neptune n09462312 a long narrow inlet of the Norwegian Sea n09462452 the region of discontinuity between the troposphere and the stratosphere n09462600 the lowest atmospheric layer; from 4 to 11 miles high (depending on latitude) n09462773 a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed) n09462924 a large faint constellation in the southern hemisphere containing most of the Small Magellanic Cloud n09463078 a major waterfall in southern Africa; has more than one leap n09463226 a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozen n09463362 a river that arises to the north of Lake Baikal and flows north and west to the Yenisei River n09463547 a river in Siberia that flows northwest to become a tributary of the Yenisei River n09463721 a mountain in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile (22,310 feet high) n09463919 surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots n09464098 a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe n09464221 the lowest level of the ocean to which light can reach n09464335 a waterfall in the Snake River in southern Idaho n09464486 an object that emits or reflects light in an intermittent flickering manner n09464652 a popular tourist area in the Tyrol n09464805 a river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea n09464962 an arm of the Mediterranean between Italy and the islands of Corsica and Sardinia and Sicily n09465135 a mountain in the Kunlun range in China (25,340 feet high) n09465290 the highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high) n09465459 a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else; "units of nucleic acids" n09465795 the smallest group of atoms or molecules whose repetition at regular intervals in three dimensions produces the lattices of a crystal n09465984 territorial waters included within a distance of 12 nautical miles of the coasts of the United States and its territories; "ships operating in United States waters must adhere to United States laws and regulations" n09466280 everything that exists anywhere; "they study the evolution of the universe"; "the biggest tree in existence" n09466678 the upward slope of a hill n09466757 the upper part of the mantle n09466863 the peninsula between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan that forms the northwestern part of Michigan n09467043 a stable quark with an electric charge of +2/3 and a mass 607 times that of an electron n09467185 a mountain range in western Russia extending from the Arctic to the Caspian Sea; forms part of the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia n09467417 a giant planet with a ring of ice particles; the 7th planet from the sun has a blue-green color and many satellites; "Uranus was discovered by William Herschel in 1781" n09467696 a urinary stone n09467765 a waterfall in the Parana river in Brazil n09467921 a South American river that arises in southern Brazil and flows south to the Rio de la Plata; the northern section forms the boundary between Argentina and Brazil and the southern section forms the boundary between Argentina and Uruguay n09468237 anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place; "pirate ships were vagabonds of the sea" n09468447 an electron in the outer shell of an atom which can combine with other atoms to form molecules n09468604 a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river n09468959 something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation; "the weather is one variable to be considered" n09469152 a star that varies noticeably in brightness n09469285 any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease; "mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever"; "fleas are vectors of the plague"; "aphids are transmitters of plant diseases"; "when medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects" n09469744 indirect transmission of an infectious agent that occurs when a vector bites or touches a person n09469912 the brightest star in the constellation Lyra n09470027 indirect transmission of an infectious agent that occurs when a vehicle (or fomite) touches a person's body or is ingested n09470222 a layer of ore between layers of rock n09470343 a constellation in the southern hemisphere between Carina and Pyxis; "because of its configuration Vela is sometimes called `the Sails'" n09470550 a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt n09470762 the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'; "before it was known that they were the same object the evening star was called Venus and the morning star was called Lucifer" n09471224 the brightest asteroid but the fourth to be discovered n09471349 something that covers or cloaks like a garment; "fields in a vesture of green" n09471481 a river in central Russia; flows generally southward into the Volga n09471638 a waterfall in the Zambezi River on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia; diminishes seasonally n09471865 a transducing vector that uses a retrovirus n09471976 a large zodiacal constellation on the equator; between Leo and Libra n09472135 a European river; flows into the Baltic Sea n09472268 a small constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Dorado and Carina n09472413 a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano n09472597 a mountain formed by volcanic material n09473239 a Russian river; the longest river in Europe; flows into the Caspian Sea n09473397 a river in northwestern Russia flowing generally north into Lake Ladoga n09473558 a river in Ghana that flows south to the Bight of Benin n09473685 a constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Sagitta n09473808 a tributary of the Ohio River that rises in western Ohio and flows southwestward across Indiana n09474010 gully or streambed in northern Africa and the Middle East that remains dry except during rainy season n09474162 anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect; "a wall of water"; "a wall of smoke"; "a wall of prejudice"; "negotiations ran into a brick wall" n09474412 a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain) n09474557 a puddle where animals go to wallow n09474663 a rock immediately adjacent to a vein or fault n09474765 a series of connected underground tunnels occupied by rabbits n09474895 the dry bed of an intermittent stream (as at the bottom of a canyon) n09475044 habitation for wasps or hornets n09475179 natural or artificial channel through which water flows n09475292 a steep descent of the water of a river n09475716 a pass in a mountain ridge through which a stream flows n09475827 a natural hole or hollow containing water n09475925 land bordering a body of water n09476011 a river and all of its tributaries n09476123 underground surface below which the ground is wholly saturated with water; "spring rains had raised the water table" n09476331 a navigable body of water n09476521 that which weakens or causes a loss of strength; "doubt is a great weakener of resolve" n09476717 a hypothetical subatomic particle of large mass that interacts weakly with ordinary matter through gravitation; postulated as a constituent of the dark matter of the universe n09477037 an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving; "the trees cast a delicate web of shadows over the lawn" n09477319 something forming a web (as between the toes of birds) n09477427 an arm of the south Atlantic in Antarctica to the east of the Antarctic Peninsula n09477567 a mountain in the Alps in Switzerland (14,804 feet high) n09477718 a river in northwestern Germany that flows northward to the North Sea near Bremerhaven n09477890 a low area where the land is saturated with water n09478047 a mountain peak in northeastern New Mexico in the Rocky Mountains n09478210 any of various hard colored rocks (especially rocks consisting of chert or basalt) n09478355 a tributary of the Mississippi River that flows southeastward through northern Arkansas and southern Missouri n09478569 a faint star of enormous density n09478678 a headstream of the Nile; joins the Blue Nile at Khartoum to form the Nile n09478810 a large inlet of the Barents Sea in the northwestern part of European Russia n09478962 frothy water as in rapids or waterfalls n09479072 the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada range in California (14,494 feet high) n09479238 an isle and county of southern England in the English Channel n09479424 a wooded region in northeastern Virginia near Spotsylvania where bloody but inconclusive battles were fought in the American Civil War n09479635 a river in western Oregon that flows north into the Columbia River near Portland n09479811 a peak in the San Juan mountains of Colorado (14,246 feet high) n09479962 a pass in a mountain ridge with no stream flowing through it n09480077 an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function; "he could see them through a window in the trees" n09480241 a channel between eastern Cuba and western Haiti that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Caribbean Sea n09480428 a lake in southern Canada in Manitoba n09480556 a tributary of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin n09480699 a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder n09480809 a part of the earth that can be considered separately; "the outdoor world"; "the world of insects" n09480959 fossil trail of a worm n09481036 hole made by a burrowing worm n09481120 (geology) a piece of rock of different origin from the igneous rock in which it is embedded n09481285 river in eastern Asia; rises in North Korea and flows southwest to Korea Bay (forming part of the border between North Korea and China) n09481523 the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai n09481754 a river that rises in west central Mississippi and flows southwest to empty into the Mississippi River above Vicksburg n09481958 part of the Pacific off the east coast of Asia n09482131 a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park n09482330 a Russian river in Siberia; rises in mountains near the Mongolian border and flows generally northward into the Kara Sea n09482566 a mountain peak in the Andes in Peru (21,709 feet high) n09482715 a series of waterfalls in Yosemite National Park in California; is reduced to a trickle for part of each year n09482916 a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea n09483129 an African river; flows into the Indian Ocean n09483340 a river in southeast China that flows into the South China Sea n09483519 a former inlet of the North Sea in the northern coast of the Netherlands; sealed off from the sea in 1932 by a dam that created the IJsselmeer n09483738 a creature of the imagination; a person that exists only in legends or myths or fiction n09484313 a creature that has not been observed but is hypothesized to exist n09484465 a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere n09484664 an imaginary being of myth or fable n09486424 (Greek mythology) the mythical Greek king who for 30 years did not clean his stables which contained his vast herd of cattle n09486639 (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher n09486781 (Hindu mythology) the warrior prince in the Bhagavad-Gita to whom Krishna explains the nature of being and of God and how humans can come to know God n09487022 a monster that is unverifiable but popularly accepted as possibly factual n09487252 a large hairy humanoid creature said to live in the Himalayas n09487385 large hairy humanoid creature said to live in wilderness areas of the United States and Canada n09487546 (Greek mythology) a mysterious and terrifying deity of the underworld n09487692 a ghostly double of a living person that haunts its living counterpart n09487821 a large aquatic animal supposed to resemble a serpent or plesiosaur of Loch Ness in Scotland n09488006 huge creature of the sea resembling a snake or dragon n09488117 an imaginary monster used to frighten children n09488259 the personification of death; "Death walked the streets of the plague-bound city" n09488448 a voracious giant in Francois Rabelais' book of the same name n09488584 Death personified as an old man or a skeleton with a scythe n09488711 an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fairy tales n09488995 an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien n09489146 an imaginary creature that controls a small hole in a partition that divides a chamber filled with gas into two parts and allows fast molecules to move in one direction and slow molecules to move in the other direction through the hole; this would result in one part of the container becoming warmer and the other cooler, thus decreasing entropy and violating the second law of thermodynamics n09489601 half woman and half fish; lives in the sea n09489697 half man and half fish; lives in the sea n09489790 imaginary people who live on the planet Mars n09489889 (Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes n09490054 (Greek mythology) the brother of Europa and traditional founder of Thebes in Boeotia n09490210 (Greek mythology) the sea nymph who detained Odysseus for seven years n09490352 (Greek mythology) a water nymph who was the daughter of Oceanus or Nereus n09490572 (Greek mythology) one of a race of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead n09490756 a female giant n09490825 (folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings n09490961 (folklore) a female ogre n09491038 an egg-shaped character in a nursery rhyme who fell off a wall and could not be put back together again (late 17th century) n09491222 a personification of frost or winter weather n09491324 (New Testament) a personification of wealth and avarice as an evil spirit; "ye cannot serve God and Mammon" n09491504 (Greek mythology) a sea nymph transformed into a sea monster who lived on one side of a narrow strait; drowned and devoured sailors who tried to escape Charybdis (a whirlpool) on the other side of the strait n09491784 the mythical Greek warrior with an unusually loud voice who died after losing a shouting contest with Hermes n09491966 an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts n09492123 a monster renowned in folklore and myth n09492733 (classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body n09492877 (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance n09493043 (classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse n09493204 (Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon n09493374 (Greek mythology) the ferryman who brought the souls of the dead across the river Styx or the river Acheron to Hades n09493562 (Greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of Typhon n09493807 (Greek mythology) the learned centaur who tutored Achilles, Asclepius, Hercules, Jason, and other heroes n09493983 (Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine n09494149 monster hatched by a reptile from a cock's egg; able to kill with a glance n09494280 (Greek mythology) founder of Troy n09494388 a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings n09494609 (Norse mythology) the Norse dragon that guarded a treasure and was slain by Sigurd n09494764 (Greek mythology) a Trojan boy who was so beautiful that Zeus carried him away to serve as cupbearer to the gods n09494951 (Greek mythology) a mythical monster with three heads that was slain by Hercules n09495103 (Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone n09495382 (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors n09495619 (Greek mythology) one of the three Graces n09495732 (Greek mythology) one of the three Graces n09495849 (Greek mythology) one of the three Graces n09495962 winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion n09496099 (Greek mythology) vicious winged monster; often depicted as a bird with the head of a woman n09496261 (Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones; "Hydra was slain by Hercules" n09496460 (Greek mythology) one of a people that the ancient Greeks believed lived in a warm and sunny land north of the source of the north wind n09496673 (Greek mythology) the Greek god of sleep; the son of Nyx n09496802 monstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament n09496918 (Greek mythology) the daughter of Tantalus whose boasting about her children provoked Apollo and Artemis to slay them all; Niobe was turned to stone while bewailing her loss n09497163 (Greek mythology) the son of Zeus who slew Medusa (with the help of Athena and Hermes) and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster n09497364 (Greek mythology) an Ethiopian princess and daughter of Cassiopeia; she was fastened to a rock and exposed to a sea monster that was sent by Poseidon, but she was rescued by Perseus and became his wife n09497641 (Greek mythology) king of Ethiopia and husband of Cassiopeia n09497775 (Greek mythology) the wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda n09497913 (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus n09498072 (Greek mythology) one of the three Gorgons n09498186 (Greek mythology) one of the three Gorgons n09498301 a mythical monster having the head of man (with horns) and the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion n09498497 (Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold n09498697 (Greek legend) a king in ancient Greece who offended Zeus and whose punishment was to roll a huge boulder to the top of a steep hill; each time the boulder neared the top it rolled back down and Sisyphus was forced to start again n09499056 (Greek mythology) a mythical monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man; slain by Theseus n09499230 the Roman god of sleep and dreams n09499338 (Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection n09499494 (Greek mythology) an enormous lion strangled by Hercules as the first of his 12 labors n09499657 (German mythology) any of the race of dwarfs who possessed a treasure hoard that was stolen by Siegfried n09499854 (German mythology) a companion or follower of Siegfried n09500003 (Greek mythology) a mythical hero of Corinth who performed miracles on the winged horse Pegasus (especially killing the monster Chimera) n09500217 (Greek mythology) the prince of Troy who abducted Helen from her husband Menelaus and provoked the Trojan War n09500398 (Greek mythology) a friend of Achilles who was killed in the Trojan War; his death led Achilles to return to the fight after his quarrel with Agamemnon n09500625 (Greek mythology) the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa; was tamed by Bellerophon with the help of a bridle given him by Athena; as the flying horse of the Muses it is a symbol of highflying imagination n09500936 a legendary Arabian bird said to periodically burn itself to death and emerge from the ashes as a new phoenix; according to most versions only one phoenix lived at a time and it renewed itself every 500 years n09501198 (Greek mythology) dragon killed by Apollo at Delphi n09501322 mythical bird of prey having enormous size and strength n09501427 reptilian creature supposed to live in fire n09501527 (Greek mythology) a son of Zeus who became king of Lycia; fought on behalf of the Trojans in the Trojan War and was killed by Patroclus n09501737 (German mythology) mythical German warrior hero of the Nibelungenlied who takes possession of the accursed treasure of the Nibelungs by slaying the dragon that guards it and awakens Brynhild and is eventually killed; Sigurd is the Norse counterpart n09502080 (Norse mythology) mythical Norse warrior hero who gains an accursed hoard of gold and was killed by Brynhild; Siegfried is the German counterpart n09502298 (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon n09502481 (Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains n09502700 (Greek mythology) son of Gaea and Tartarus who created the whirlwinds; had a terrifying voice and 100 dragon heads that spurted fire n09502906 (Greek mythology) a monster with a hundred heads who breathed out flames; son of Typhoeus and father of Cerberus and the Chimera and the Sphinx n09503121 a monster able to change appearance from human to wolf and back again n09503282 a being (usually female) imagined to have special powers derived from the devil n09503486 a fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs n09503682 a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe; "the laws of nature"; "nature has seen to it that men are stronger than women" n09503877 supernatural forces and events and beings collectively; "She doesn't believe in the supernatural" n09504135 an incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human events n09504464 the effect of supernatural or divine intervention in human affairs n09504603 an agent that is the cause of all things but does not itself have a cause; "God is the first cause" n09504790 a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance n09504915 the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman); "we are helpless in the face of destiny" n09505153 a leader in religious or sacred affairs n09505418 any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force n09506216 a person who is part mortal and part god n09506337 (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals n09506598 one of the three Furies n09506674 one of the three Furies n09506751 one of the three Furies n09506830 a deity that personifies the sea and is usually believed to live in or to control the sea n09506973 a god that personifies the sun or is otherwise associated with the sun n09507097 a deity worshipped by the Celts n09507639 the farmer god; ancient god of agriculture n09507756 mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu n09507909 Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women n09508076 Celtic deity who was the lord of Annwfn (the other world or the land of fairies) n09508228 Celtic goddess famous for her beauty; mother of Dylan n09508368 Celtic goddess; mother of Angus Og n09508474 Celtic goddess of fire and fertility and agriculture and household arts and wisdom; later associated with Saint Bridget n09508666 chief Celtic god of the Tuatha De Danann; father of Angus Og and Brigit n09508809 Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don n09508975 Celtic goddess; mother of Gwydion and Arianrhod; corresponds to Irish Danu n09509119 Celtic god of the waves; son of Arianrhod n09509232 (possibly Roman mythology) Celtic goddess of horses and mules and asses n09509375 one of a group of Celtic sea demons sometimes associated with the hostile power of nature n09509546 Celtic sky god; a magician; giver of arts and civilization n09509678 Celtic underworld god n09509770 the sea personified; father of Manannan; corresponds to Welsh Llyr n09509911 son of Gwydion and Arianrhod; supported by magic of Gwydion; cursed by Arianrhod n09510073 a Celtic warrior god n09510164 Celtic deity who was the father of Manawydan; corresponds to Irish Lir n09510305 ancient Celtic god n09510419 Celtic god of the sea; son of Ler n09510527 Celtic sea god; son of Llyr n09510643 Celtic war goddess n09510746 race of Celtic gods or demigods; ruled Ireland in the Golden Age n09510904 a deity worshipped by the ancient Egyptians n09511368 a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes n09511519 Egyptian sun god; supreme god of the universe in whom Amen and Ra were merged; principal deity during Theban supremacy n09511712 Egyptian god of tombs and ruler of the underworld; usually depicted as a man with the head of a jackal n09511875 the sun (or solar disc) which was the deity of a monotheistic cult under the Pharaoh Akhenaten n09512028 cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun n09512157 Egyptian god of the earth; father of Osiris and Isis n09512266 Egyptian solar god with the head of a falcon; the son of Osiris and Isis n09512391 Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris n09512516 Egyptian god of the morning sun; creator n09512611 an Egyptian god of procreation n09512692 Egyptian goddess associated with ritual of the dead; sister of Geb and Nut; wife of Set n09512835 Egyptian goddess of the sky n09512913 Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead; husband and brother of Isis; father of Horus n09513065 a major Egyptian god; shaper of the world; father of gods and men; worshipped especially at Memphis n09513216 ancient Egyptian sun god with the head of a hawk; a universal creator; he merged with the god Amen as Amen-Ra to become the king of the gods n09513430 a lion-headed Egyptian goddess; typifies life-destroying power of the sun n09513569 evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris n09513744 Egyptian Moon deity with the head of an ibis; god of wisdom and learning and the arts; scribe of the gods n09513902 a deity worshipped by the ancient Semites n09515027 Babylonian god of storms and wind n09515131 a Babylonian demigod or first man (sometimes identified with Adam) n09515269 the Babylonian father of the gods; identified with Assyrian Ashur; in Sumerian the name signifies `the totality of the upper world' n09515473 Babylonian consort of Anu n09515570 Babylonian god of the sky; one of the supreme triad including Bel and Ea n09515712 any of a group of powerful Babylonian earth spirits or genii; servitors of the gods n09515877 father of the gods and consort of Tiamat n09515988 mother and earth goddess in Gilgamish epic; identified with Sumerian Ki and Ninkhursag n09516146 chief god of the Assyrians; god of military prowess and empire; identified with Babylonian Anshar n09516323 an ancient Phoenician goddess of love and fertility; the Phoenician counterpart to Ishtar n09516498 Babylonian and Assyrian goddess of love and fertility and war; counterpart to the Phoenician Astarte n09516700 any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god n09516881 Babylonian god of the earth; one of the supreme triad including Anu and Ea; earlier identified with En-lil n09517057 god of agriculture and the earth; national god of Philistines n09517209 god of agriculture and earth; counterpart of Phoenician Dagon n09517342 (Babylonian) earth goddess; consort of Ea and mother of Marduk n09517492 Sumerian and Babylonian god of pastures and vegetation; consort of Inanna n09517628 the Babylonian god of wisdom; son of Apsu and father of Marduk; counterpart of the Sumerian Enki; as one of the supreme triad including Anu and Bel he was assigned control of the watery element n09517890 water god and god of wisdom; counterpart of the Akkadian Ea n09518020 god of the air and king of the Sumerian gods n09518145 goddess of death and consort of Nergal n09518306 the Babylonian god of fire; often invoked in incantations against sorcery n09518451 the Babylonian goddess of healing and consort of Ninurta n09518578 any of a group of heavenly spirits under the god Anu n09518683 consort of Dumuzi (Tammuz) n09518782 goddess personifying earth; counterpart of Akkadian Aruru n09518908 Babylonian consort of Anshar; in Sumerian the name signifies `the totality of the lower world' n09519075 in ancient Semitic folklore: a female demon who attacks children n09519192 a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped n09519288 the chief Babylonian god; his consort was Sarpanitu n09519454 god of the Canaanites and Phoenicians to whom parents sacrificed their children n09519596 Babylonian god of wisdom and agriculture and patron of scribes and schools n09519748 goddess personifying the primeval sea; mother of the gods and of heaven and earth n09519901 a demon personifying death; messenger of the underworld goddess Ereshkigal bringing death to mankind n09520103 god of the Moon; counterpart of the Akkadian Sin n09520223 (Akkadian) god ruling with his consort Ereshkigal the world of the dead n09520367 the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea n09520498 (Akkadian) a goddess; wife of the Moon god Sin n09520617 Babylonian god in older pantheon: god of war and agriculture n09520752 an underworld Babylonian deity; patron of medicine n09520880 the great mother goddess; worshipped also as Aruru and Mama and Nintu n09521051 a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped n09521157 a solar deity; firstborn of Bel and consort was Gula; god of war and the chase and agriculture; sometimes identified with biblical Nimrod n09521395 god of fire and light; corresponds to Babylonian Girru n09521521 god of storms and wind; corresponds to Babylonian Adad n09521648 consort of Marduk n09521763 the chief sun god; drives away winter and storms and brightens the earth with greenery; drives away evil and brings justice and compassion n09521994 (Akkadian) god of the Moon; counterpart of Sumerian Nanna n09522121 consort of Nabu n09522222 (Akkadian) mother of the gods and consort of Apsu n09522344 favorite of the gods and grandfather of Gilgamish; survived the great flood and became immortal n09522498 sun god; counterpart of Akkadian Shamash n09522615 evil storm god represented as a black bird n09522735 legendary friend of Gilgamish n09522837 legendary Sumerian king and hero of Sumerian and Babylonian epics n09522978 a deity worshipped by the Hindus n09524027 a Hindu goddess who releases from sin or disease; mother of the Adityas n09524151 one of 7 to 12 sons of Aditi; Hindu gods of celestial light n09524263 (Sanskrit) Hindu god of fire in ancient and traditional India; one of the three chief deities of the Vedas n09524440 earlier a god; later a demon; counterpart of Zoroastrian Ahura n09524555 (Zoroastrianism) title for benevolent deities n09524671 (literally `possessing horses' in Sanskrit) in Hinduism the twin chariot warriors conveying Surya n09524840 Hindu god of wealth and love n09524921 the Creator; one of the three major deities in the later Hindu pantheon n09525065 personification of the power of ritual devotion n09525170 Hindu earth goddess; one of the two wives of Vishnu n09525279 Hindu mother goddess; supreme power in the universe; wife or embodiment of the female energy of Siva having both beneficent and malevolent forms or aspects n09525486 malevolent aspect of Devi; "the fierce" n09525579 basic principles of the cosmos; also: an ancient sage in Hindu mythology worshipped as a god by some lower castes; n09525746 Hindu goddess of war; a malevolent aspect of Devi; "the inaccessible Durga" n09525874 Hindu god of the sky n09525961 Hindu god of wisdom or prophecy; the god who removes obstacles n09526107 a supernatural eagle-like being that serves as Vishnu's mount n09526221 in Hinduism, goddess of purity and posterity and a benevolent aspect of Devi; the `brilliant' n09526367 in Hinduism, the monkey god and helper of Rama; god of devotion and courage n09526497 chief Hindu god of the Rig-Veda; god of rain and thunder n09526606 unknown god; an epithet of Prajapati and Brahma n09526703 wife of Siva and malevolent form of Devi; "the black" n09526808 Hindu god of love and erotic desire; opposite of Mara n09526913 Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama n09527001 Hindu god of bravery n09527091 Hindu goddess of fortune and prosperity n09527185 any of a group of Hindu storm gods; offspring of Rudra n09527291 Hindu god of friendship and alliances; usually invoked together with Varuna as a supporter of heaven and earth n09527454 Hindu god of rain; sometimes identified with Indra n09527560 wife of Siva and a benevolent aspect of Devi: Hindu goddess of plenty n09527707 Hindu god personifying a creative force; equivalent to Brahma n09527825 ancient Greek sculptor (circa 370-330 BC) n09527924 celestial shepherd god; conductor of souls of the dead n09528032 a Hindu demon who swallows the sun causing eclipses n09528135 one of three artisans of the Hindu gods n09528237 father of the Hindu storm gods Marut; controller of nature; sometimes identified with Siva n09528380 Hindu goddess of learning and the arts n09528475 an important Hindu god; the sun in its life-giving aspect n09528587 the female or generative principle; wife of Siva and a benevolent form of Devi n09528727 the destroyer; one of the three major divinities in the later Hindu pantheon n09528919 epithet of Siva; "the terrible Bairava" n09529013 Hindu god of war n09529083 personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual n09529201 an important god of later Hinduism; the sun god or the sun itself worshipped as the source of warmth and light n09529364 a benevolent aspect of Devi; `splendor' n09529454 Hindu goddess of dawn; daughter of the sky and sister of the night n09529573 Indra's thunderbolt n09529644 in Vedism, god of the night sky who with his thousand eyes watches over human conduct and judges good and evil and punishes evildoers; often considered king of the Hindu gods and frequently paired with Mitra as an upholder of the world n09529933 Hindu wind god n09529999 the sustainer; a Hindu divinity worshipped as the preserver of worlds n09530141 Hindu god of death and lord of the underworld n09530238 the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form; "the Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu" n09530515 an avatar of Vishnu n09530629 the 10th and last incarnation of Vishnu n09530721 8th and most important avatar of Vishnu; incarnated as a handsome young man playing a flute n09530867 avatar of Vishnu whose name is synonymous with God; any of three incarnations: Ramachandra or Parashurama or Balarama; "in Hindu folklore Rama is the epitome of chivalry and courage and obedience to sacred law" n09531186 a hero in Hindu mythology; an incarnation of Vishnu n09531296 wife of the Hindu god Rama; regarded as an ideal of womanhood n09531409 elder brother of Krishna; an incarnation of Vishnu n09531515 an incarnation of Vishnu who rid the earth of Kshatriyas n09531630 a deity worshiped by the ancient Persians n09531826 ancient Persian god of light and truth; sun god n09531955 chief deity of Zoroastrianism; source of light and embodiment of good n09532101 the spirit of evil in Zoroastrianism; arch rival of Ormazd n09532214 founder of Buddhism; worshipped as a god (c 563-483 BC) n09532384 Buddhist worthy of nirvana who postpones it to help others n09532553 the Bodhisattva who is to appear as a Buddha 5000 years after the death of Gautama n09532691 a male Bodhisattva; widely associated with various gods and people n09532837 a Buddhist who has attained nirvana n09532942 one who has achieved a state of perfect enlightenment n09533048 a deity worshipped by the ancient Chinese n09533301 one of the 8 immortals of Taoism n09533406 Chinese god of literature n09533498 the three pure ones; the three chief gods of Taoism n09533668 a member of the Taoist Trinity n09533790 a member of the Taoist Trinity n09533910 a member of the Taoist Trinity; identified with Lao-tse n09534058 4th-century Chinese philosopher on whose teachings Lao-tse based Taoism n09534187 (Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon n09534428 a deity worshipped by the Japanese n09534675 central deity of Shinto; goddess personifying the sun and ancestress of the rulers of Japan n09534843 a Shinto god of war n09534918 one of the 7 gods of happiness n09535001 the god who fathered the islands and gods of Japan with his sister Izanami n09535130 sister and consort of Izanami; mother of the islands and gods of Japan n09535255 one the Shinto deities (including mythological beings, spirits of distinguished men, forces of nature) n09535409 Japanese counterpart of Chinese Kuan Yin n09535504 grandson of Amaterasu and first ruler of Japan n09535622 a female deity n09535708 a god of fertility and vegetation n09535809 a goddess of fertility and vegetation n09535940 the earth conceived of as the female principle of fertility n09536058 the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions n09536363 terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God n09536584 (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe n09536789 the union of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost in one Godhead n09536973 God when considered as the first person in the Trinity; "hear our prayers, Heavenly Father" n09537144 the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) n09537325 the awaited king of the Jews; the promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people n09537502 Jesus Christ; considered by Christians to be the promised deliverer n09537660 any expected deliverer n09537781 the third person in the Trinity; Jesus promised the Apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit after his Crucifixion and Resurrection; it came on Pentecost n09538021 any of the three persons of the Godhead constituting the Trinity especially the person of Christ in which divine and human natures are united n09538318 a name for the God of the Old Testament as transliterated from the Hebrew consonants YHVH n09538544 Muslim name for the one and only God n09538633 a subordinate deity, in some philosophies the creator of the universe n09538757 ancient Italian deity in human shape, with horns, pointed ears and a goat's tail; equivalent to Greek satyr n09538915 spiritual being attendant upon God n09539183 an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy n09539394 (Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God n09539517 (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews n09539640 an archangel of the Hebrew tradition n09539730 an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child n09539872 an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child n09540055 an angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual n09540241 the guardian spirit of a place n09540329 a messenger from God; "angel of death" n09540430 a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers n09540739 (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous n09540939 a female character in some fairy stories who has magical powers and can bring unexpected good fortune to the hero or heroine n09541125 a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure n09541346 any of various female water spirits n09541434 a mischievous elf in Irish folklore n09541526 an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy n09541661 (Arthurian legend) a wicked enchantress who was the half sister and enemy of King Arthur n09541809 a mischievous sprite of English folklore n09541919 a spirit tending to cause harm n09542170 a fairy that tends to cause harm n09542258 an evil spirit n09542339 an evil supernatural being n09542541 an evil spirit n09542697 a benevolent spirit n09542868 a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women n09543021 a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men n09543154 (Jewish folklore) a demon that enters the body of a living person and controls that body's behavior n09543353 (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell n09543673 an evil spirit or ghost n09543748 (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings n09543924 (Scottish folklore) water spirit in the form of a horse that likes to drown its riders n09544109 (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living n09544262 (Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death n09544433 (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals n09544746 (Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray n09544876 (Islam) the principal evil jinni in Islamic mythology n09545000 (Islam) one of the dark-eyed virgins of perfect beauty believed to live with the blessed in Paradise n09545171 a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard n09545324 any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings n09545755 a mischievous supernatural being found in the folklore of many primitive people; sometimes distinguished by prodigious biological drives and exaggerated bodily parts n09545976 the visible disembodied soul of a dead person n09546145 a ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of disorder n09546280 (Middle Ages) the king of the fairies and husband of Titania in medieval folklore n09546453 (Middle Ages) the queen of the fairies in medieval folklore n09546604 a fairy that is said to leave money at night under a child's pillow to compensate for a baby tooth falling out n09546772 a fairy that inhabits water n09546905 (Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is done n09547111 a ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us" n09547353 the captain of a phantom ship (the Flying Dutchman) who was condemned to sail against the wind until Judgment Day n09547528 an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby n09547629 (Greek mythology) a handsome youth loved by both Aphrodite and Persephone; "when Adonis died Zeus decreed that he should spend winters in the underworld with Persephone and spend summers with Aphrodite" n09547903 a deity of classical mythology n09548111 one of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns n09548316 the chief satyr in the service of Bacchus; father of Dionysus; usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey n09548489 any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs) n09548632 (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden; "the ancient Greeks believed that nymphs inhabited forests and bodies of water" n09549047 (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained n09549216 (Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera n09549416 (Greek mythology) 7 daughters of Atlas and half-sisters of the Pleiades; they nurtured the infant Dionysus and Zeus placed them among the stars as a reward n09549643 (Greek mythology) one of the mountain nymphs n09549758 (Greek mythology) 7 daughters of Atlas and half-sisters of the Hyades; placed among the stars to save them from the pursuit of Orion n09549983 (Greek mythology) one of the 7 Pleiades n09550125 (Greek mythology) any nymph of the water n09550278 (Greek mythology) a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the amorous Apollo n09550443 (Greek mythology) a nymph of lakes and springs and rivers and fountains n09550585 (Greek mythology) any of the 50 sea nymphs who were daughters of the sea god Nereus n09550758 (Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus n09550899 (Greek mythology) sea nymph who was a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys n09551040 a deity or nymph of the woods n09551152 nymph who merged with Hermaphroditus to form one body n09551260 the nymph or spirit of a particular tree n09551356 a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks n09552681 a deity worshipped by the ancient Romans n09553347 a classical Greek god after the overthrow of the Titans n09553490 god of the winds in ancient mythology n09553599 personification of the sky or upper air breathed by the Olympians; son of Erebus and night or of Chaos and darkness n09553767 (Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis n09554019 epithet for Apollo; from the dragon Python which he killed n09554132 goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus n09554297 (Greek mythology) priestess of Aphrodite who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while trying to swim the Hellespont to see her n09554505 (Greek mythology) a youth beloved of Hero who drowned in a storm in the Hellespont on one of his nightly visits to see her n09554701 (Greek mythology) a king who created a statue of a woman and fell in love with it; Aphrodite brought the sculpture to life as Galatea n09554910 (Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers n09555127 goddess of love; counterpart of Greek Aphrodite n09555236 (Greek mythology) Greek god of war; son of Zeus and Hera; identified with Roman Mars n09555391 (Greek mythology) goddess of discord; sister of Ares n09555514 (Greek mythology) the Greek personification of death; son of Nyx n09555653 (Roman mythology) Roman god of death; counterpart of Thanatos n09555785 (Roman mythology) Roman god of war and agriculture; father of Romulus and Remus; counterpart of Greek Ares n09555962 (Greek mythology) Greek goddess of the night; daughter of Chaos; counterpart of Roman Nox n09556121 (Roman mythology) a vestal virgin who became the mother by Mars of the twins Romulus and Remus n09556305 (Roman mythology) founder of Rome; suckled with his twin brother Remus by a wolf after their parents (Mars and Rhea Silvia) abandoned them; Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome n09556580 (Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus n09556697 (Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana n09556915 (Greek mythology) the god who personified the north wind; "Boreas was pictured as bearded and powerful and winged and draped against the cold" n09557130 (Roman mythology) virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; counterpart of Greek Artemis n09557289 goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment n09557387 (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva n09557632 (Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena n09557770 (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe n09557965 (Greek mythology) the supreme god until Zeus dethroned him; son of Uranus and Gaea in ancient Greek mythology; identified with Roman Saturn n09558177 (Roman mythology) a princess of Tyre who was the founder and queen of Carthage; Virgil tells of her suicide when she was abandoned by Aeneas n09558388 (Roman mythology) god of agriculture and vegetation; counterpart of Greek Cronus; "Saturday is Saturn's Day" n09558569 (Greek mythology) goddess of fertility and protector of marriage in ancient mythology; counterpart of Roman Ceres n09558756 (Roman mythology) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter n09558898 (Greek mythology) god of wine and fertility and drama; the Greek name of Bacchus n09559071 (Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids n09559201 son of Apollo; a hero and the Roman god of medicine and healing; his daughters were Hygeia and Panacea n09559404 (classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus n09559573 (Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day n09559769 Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx n09559896 (Greek mythology) god of love; son of Aphrodite; identified with Roman Cupid n09560061 (Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros n09560196 (Greek mythology) an Athenian inventor who built the labyrinth of Minos; to escape the labyrinth he fashioned wings for himself and his son Icarus n09560426 (Greek mythology) according to a Greek legend: when Pythias was sentenced to be executed Damon took his place to allow Pythias to get his affairs in order; when Pythias returned in time to save Damon the king was so impressed that he let them both live n09560762 (Greek mythology) goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology n09560940 (Greek mythology) the goddess of youth and spring; wife of Hercules; daughter of Zeus and Hera; cupbearer to the Olympian gods n09561137 (Greek mythology) ancient god of the sun; drove his chariot across the sky each day; identified with Roman Sol n09561320 (Greek mythology) son of Daedalus; while escaping from Crete with his father (using the wings Daedalus had made) he flew too close to the sun and the wax melted and he fell into the Aegean and drowned n09561593 (Roman mythology) ancient Roman god; personification of the sun; counterpart of Greek Helios n09561755 (Greek mythology) Greek goddess of fertility who later became associated with Persephone as goddess of the underworld and protector of witches n09561970 (Greek mythology) the lame god of fire and metalworking in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Vulcan n09562166 (Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus n09562319 (Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury n09562526 (Greek mythology) son of Hermes and Aphrodite who merged with the nymph Salmacis to form one body n09562704 (Roman mythology) messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce; counterpart of Greek Hermes n09562883 (Greek mythology) the goddess of health; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Panacea n09563042 (Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia n09563183 queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno n09563425 (Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer n09563619 (Roman mythology) the Roman god of doorways and passages; is depicted with two faces on opposite sides of his head n09563805 (Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera n09563998 (Greek mythology) the goddess of the hearth and its fire in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Vesta n09564177 (Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins; counterpart of Greek Hestia n09564371 (Greek mythology) the god of marriage n09564480 (Greek mythology) a Titan who was the son of Gaea and Uranus and the father of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology n09564680 son of Zeus and Europa; king of ancient Crete; ordered Daedalus to build the labyrinth; after death Minos became a judge in the underworld n09564889 beautiful daughter of Minos and Pasiphae; she fell in love with Theseus and gave him the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth n09565099 any of the three Greek goddesses of fate or destiny; identified with the Roman Parcae and similar to the Norse Norns n09565334 any of the three Roman goddesses of fate or destiny; identified with the Greek Moirai and similar to the Norse Norns n09565503 the Greek goddess of fate who spins the thread of life n09565639 the Greek goddess of fate who determines the length of the thread of life n09565787 the Greek goddess of fate who cuts the thread of life n09565914 god of blame and mockery n09565999 in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science n09566320 (Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry n09566436 (Greek mythology) the Muse of history n09566544 (Greek mythology) the Muse of lyric and love poetry n09566667 (Greek mythology) the Muse of music (or the flute) n09566791 (Greek mythology) the Muse of tragedy n09566904 (Greek mythology) the Muse of singing and mime and sacred dance n09567044 (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song n09567180 (Greek mythology) the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry n09567309 (Greek mythology) the Muse of astronomy n09567421 (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance n09567560 (Greek mythology) a sea god son of Pontus and Gaea; lived in the depths of the sea with his wife Doris and their daughters the Nereids n09567767 (Greek mythology) winged goddess of victory; identified with Roman Victoria n09567913 (Roman mythology) goddess of victory; counterpart of Greek Nike n09568051 (Greek mythology) god of the heavens; son and husband of Gaea and father of the Titans in ancient mythology n09568241 (Greek mythology) god of fields and woods and shepherds and flocks; represented as a man with goat's legs and horns and ears; identified with Roman Sylvanus or Faunus n09568488 (Roman mythology) ancient rural deity; later considered a counterpart of Greek Pan n09568643 (Greek mythology) daughter of Helios and mother of Ariadne n09568776 (Greek mythology) ancient personification of the sea; father of Nereus n09568927 (Greek mythology) the god of the sea and earthquakes in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and Hades and Hera; identified with Roman Neptune n09569142 (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will n09569330 (Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon n09569467 (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina n09569709 (Greek mythology) a mythical giant who was a thief and murderer; he would capture people and tie them to an iron bed, stretching them or hacking off their legs to make them fit; was killed by Theseus n09569985 goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone n09570114 (Greek mythology) son of Helios; killed when trying to drive his father's chariot and came too close to earth n09570298 (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone n09570522 god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Pluto n09570630 (Greek mythology) the priestess of Apollo at Delphi who transmitted the oracles n09570794 (classical mythology) god of male procreative power and guardian of gardens and vineyards n09570957 (Greek mythology) a judge of the dead in the underworld n09571090 (Greek mythology) goddess of the Moon in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Luna n09571249 (Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene n09571390 (Greek mythology) the winged goddess of the dawn in ancient mythology; daughter of Hyperion; identified with Roman Aurora n09571581 (Greek mythology) the wife of Orpheus n09571693 (Greek mythology) a giant Boeotian hunter who pursued the Pleiades and was eventually slain by Artemis; was then placed in the sky as a constellation n09571914 (Greek mythology) a great musician; when his wife Eurydice died he went to Hades to get her back but failed n09572113 (Roman mythology) goddess of the dawn; counterpart of Greek Eos n09572249 (Roman mythology) goddess of the earth; protector of marriage and fertility; identified with Greek Gaea n09572425 (Greek mythology) any of the primordial giant gods who ruled the Earth until overthrown by Zeus; the Titans were offspring of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth) n09572825 (Greek mythology) any of the primordial giant goddesses who were offspring of Uranus (heaven) and Gaea (earth) in ancient mythology n09573145 (Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon n09573262 (Greek mythology) the goddess of fortune; identified with Roman Fortuna n09573405 (Roman mythology) the goddess of fortune and good luck; counterpart of Greek Tyche n09573561 (Greek mythology) the Greek god of the west wind n09573682 (Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter n09573966 (Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus n09574226 an epithet for Jupiter n09574350 an epithet for Jupiter n09574446 an epithet for Jupiter n09574544 an epithet for Jupiter n09574657 an epithet for Jupiter n09574767 (Greek mythology) god of the stream that flowed around the earth in ancient mythology n09574926 (Greek mythology) one of the Titans n09575033 (Greek mythology) one of the Titans n09575140 (Greek mythology) the Titan who was father of Atlas and Epimetheus and Prometheus in ancient mythology n09575316 (Roman mythology) one of the virgin priestesses consecrated to the Roman goddess Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple n09575548 (Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders n09575701 (Greek mythology) brother of Prometheus; despite Prometheus's warning against gifts from Zeus he accepted Pandora as his wife n09575902 (Greek mythology) the Titan who stole fire from Olympus and gave it to mankind; Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock where an eagle gnawed at his liver until Hercules rescued him n09576164 (Greek mythology) the Titaness who was mother of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology n09576338 fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor n09576548 (Roman mythology) goddess of abundance and fertility; wife of Saturn; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor n09576746 (Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart n09576914 Asiatic epithet for Rhea or Cybele n09577004 (Greek mythology) the Titaness who was goddess of justice in ancient mythology n09577155 (Greek mythology) the Titaness who was goddess of memory; mother of the Muses n09577308 (Greek mythology) a Titaness who became identified with Artemis as goddess of the Moon n09577467 (Greek mythology) a Titaness and sea goddess; wife of Oceanus n09577601 (Greek mythology) a beautiful princess loved by Cupid who visited her at night and told her she must not try to see him; became the personification of the soul n09577833 wife or mistress of Zeus and mother of Apollo and Artemis in ancient mythology; called Latona in Roman mythology n09578005 (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality n09578248 (Greek mythology) the first woman; created by Hephaestus on orders from Zeus who presented her to Epimetheus along with a box filled with evils n09578465 a deity worshipped by the ancient Norsemen n09579070 (Norse mythology) the chief race of gods living at Asgard n09579198 (Norse mythology) a dwarf who possessed a treasure that was stolen by Loki n09579345 (Norse mythology) race of ancient gods sometimes in conflict with the Aesir n09579491 (Norse mythology) god of light and peace and noted for his beauty and sweet nature; son of Odin and Frigg and husband of Nanna; killed by Hoth n09579714 (Norse mythology) god of poetry and music; son of Odin n09579848 (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match n09579994 (Norse mythology) god of justice; son of Balder and Nanna n09580125 (Norse mythology) god of earth's fertility and peace and prosperity; son of Njorth and brother of Freya; originally of the Vanir; later with the Aesir n09580354 (Norse mythology) goddess of love and fecundity; daughter of Njorth and sister of Frey n09580521 (Norse mythology) goddess of the heavens and married love; wife of Odin n09580673 (Norse mythology) god of dawn and light; guardian of Asgard n09580829 (Norse mythology) goddess of the dead and queen of the underworld n09580971 (Norse mythology) one of the Aesir having a strong and beautiful body but a dull mind n09581129 (Norse mythology) a blind god; misled by Loki, he kills his brother Balder by throwing a shaft of mistletoe n09581338 (Norse mythology) goddess of spring and wife of Bragi; guarded the apples that kept the gods eternally young n09581526 (Norse mythology) one of a race of giants often in conflict with the Aesir n09581680 (Norse mythology) trickster; god of discord and mischief; contrived death of Balder and was overcome by Thor n09581859 (Norse mythology) giant who lives in the roots of Yggdrasil and guards the well of wisdom n09582019 (Norse mythology) wife of Balder n09582122 (Norse mythology) chief of the Vanir; god of the sea and winds and prosperity; father of Frey and Freya; sometimes subsumes Teutonic Nerthus n09582343 (Norse mythology) any of the three goddesses of destiny; identified with Anglo-Saxon Wyrd; similar to Greek Moirae and Roman Parcae n09582616 goddess of fate: a giantess who personified the past n09582726 goddess of fate: an elf who personified the present n09582845 goddess of fate: a dwarf who personified the future n09582949 (Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan n09583196 (Norse mythology) wife of Thor and guardian of the home n09583321 (Norse mythology) wife of Loki; held a cup over him during his punishment to spare him the pain of drops of poison n09583506 (Norse mythology) god of thunder and rain and farming; pictured as wielding a hammer emblematic of the thunderbolt; identified with Teutonic Donar n09583723 (Norse mythology) god of war and strife and son of Odin; identified with Anglo-Saxon Tiu n09583888 (Norse mythology) one of the Aesir known for his beauty and skill with bow and skis; son of Sif and stepson of Thor n09584079 (Norse mythology) one of the Aesir and avenger of Balder; son of Odin n09584218 (Norse mythology) one of the Aesir; son of Odin; avenges his parent by slaying Fenrir at Ragnarok n09584405 (Norse mythology) an enormous wolf that was fathered by Loki and that killed Odin n09584559 (Norse mythology) a wonderful smith; identified with Anglo-Saxon Wayland and Teutonic Wieland n09584725 (Norse mythology) a huge ash tree whose roots and branches hold the earth and Heaven and Hell together n09584933 (Norse mythology) the primeval giant slain by Odin and his brothers and from whose body they created the world: the sea from his blood; the earth from his flesh; the mountains from his bones; the sky from his skull n09585218 (European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund n09585434 (German mythology) a deity worshipped by the ancient Teutons n09585650 the Teutonic god of thunder; counterpart of Norse Thor n09585757 the Teutonic goddess of fertility; later identified with Norse Njord n09585889 supreme Teutonic god; counterpart of Norse Odin and Anglo-Saxon Woden n09586011 (Anglo-Saxon mythology) a deity worshipped by the Anglo-Saxons n09586231 god of war and sky; counterpart of Norse Tyr n09586326 chief god; counterpart of Norse Odin and Teutonic Wotan n09586442 fate personified; any one of the three Weird Sisters n09586553 (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race n09586743 (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden n09586994 (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God n09587217 (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Abel was killed by Cain n09587409 (Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel n09587565 an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story); "she is the main character in the novel" n09589323 a mythical Greek hero; a warrior who fought against Troy in the Iliad n09589444 in the Arabian Nights a boy who acquires a magic lamp from which he can summon a genie n09589585 (Greek mythology) one of the heroes who sailed with Jason in search of the Golden Fleece n09589748 an imaginary elephant that appears in a series of French books for children n09589876 the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy n09589996 the legendary hero of an anonymous Old English epic poem composed in the early 8th century; he slays a monster and becomes king but dies fighting a dragon n09590205 (fairytale) a monstrous villain who marries seven women; he kills the first six for disobedience n09590377 British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming n09590495 a Valkyrie or a queen in the Nibelungenlied who loved the hero Siegfried; when he deceived her she had him killed and then committed suicide n09590772 (Norse mythology) one of the maidens of Odin who chose heroes to be slain in battle and conducted them to Valhalla n09590980 the fictional character of a rabbit who appeared in tales supposedly told by Uncle Remus and first published in 1880 n09591155 a legendary giant lumberjack of the north woods of the United States and Canada; "Paul Bunyan had a blue ox named Babe"; "the lakes of Minnesota began when Paul Bunyan and Babe's footprints filled with water" n09591450 hero of American folk tales; portrayed as an enormously strong black man who worked on the railroads and died from exhaustion after winning a contest with a steam drill n09591676 a fictional cat with a broad fixed smile on its face; created by Lewis Carroll n09591814 a fictional character who was hit on the head with an acorn and believed that the sky was falling n09591973 a fictional young girl who is saved from her stepmother and stepsisters by her fairy godmother and a handsome prince n09592147 a pompous reactionary cartoon character created by Sir David Low n09592272 fictional vampire in a gothic horror novel by Bram Stoker n09592384 (Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece n09592563 (Greek mythology) a princess of Colchis who aided Jason in taking the Golden Fleece from her father n09592734 (Greek mythology) the father of Odysseus n09592848 (Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey n09593044 (Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus n09593144 (Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them n09593416 (Greek mythology) a hero and king of Athens who was noted for his many great deeds: killed Procrustes and the Minotaur and defeated the Amazons and united Attica n09593651 (Greek mythology) a wicked king and son of Zeus; condemned in Hades to stand in water that receded when he tried to drink and beneath fruit that receded when he reached for it n09593937 deity of the ancient Phrygians of west central Asia Minor n09594093 great nature goddess of ancient Phrygia in Asia Minor; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Roman Ops n09594298 a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad; a foremost Greek warrior at the siege of Troy; when he was a baby his mother tried to make him immortal by bathing him in a magical river but the heel by which she held him remained vulnerable--his `Achilles' heel' n09594604 a mythical Greek warrior who was a leader on the Trojan side of the Trojan War; hero of the Aeneid n09594756 (Greek mythology) the king of Mycenae and father of Agamemnon and of Menelaus n09594906 (Greek mythology) the king who lead the Greeks against Troy in the Trojan War n09595059 (Greek mythology) the king of Sparta at the time of the Trojan War; brother of Agamemnon; husband of Helen n09595240 (Greek mythology) the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon; Agamemnon was obliged to offer her as a sacrifice to Artemis when the Greek fleet was becalmed on its way to Troy; Artemis rescued her and she later became a priestess n09595545 (Greek mythology) wife of Agamemnon who had him murdered when he returned from the Trojan War n09595717 (Greek mythology) the seducer of Clytemnestra and murderer of Agamemnon who usurped the throne of Mycenae until Agamemnon's son Orestes returned home and killed him n09595957 (Greek mythology) the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; his sister Electra persuaded him to avenge Agamemnon's death by killing Clytemnestra and Aegisthus n09596186 (Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed n09596374 (Greek mythology) the daughter of King Oedipus who disobeyed her father and was condemned to death n09596547 (Greek mythology) the brother of Jocasta and uncle of Antigone who became king of Thebes after the fall of Oedipus n09596733 (Greek mythology) queen of Thebes who unknowingly married her own son Oedipus n09596884 (Greek mythology) the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; persuaded her brother (Orestes) to avenge Agamemnon's death by helping her to kill Clytemnestra and her lover (Aegisthus) n09597141 (Greek mythology) the priest of Apollo who warned the Trojans to beware of Greeks bearing gifts when they wanted to accept the Trojan Horse; a god who favored the Greeks (Poseidon or Athena) sent snakes who coiled around Laocoon and his two twin sons killing them n09597478 (Greek mythology) king of Thebes who was unwittingly killed by his son Oedipus n09597628 (Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against Troy n09597798 (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles n09598066 (Greek mythology) the blind prophet of Thebes who revealed to Oedipus that Oedipus had murdered his father and married his mother n09598270 a king of the Myrmidons and father of Achilles n09598370 the hero of a romance by Cervantes; chivalrous but impractical n09598491 the hero of a Spanish epic poem from the 12th century n09598598 a villainous Jew in a novel by Charles Dickens; "Fagin was a fence who trained boys as pickpockets" n09598750 a dissolute character in Shakespeare's plays n09598888 a Catholic priest who was the hero of detective stories by G. K. Chesterton n09599023 an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge n09599195 the fictional Swiss scientist who was the protagonist in a gothic novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley; he created a monster from parts of corpses n09599401 the monster created by Frankenstein in a gothic novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (the creator's name is commonly used to refer to his creation) n09599633 a cartoon character created by Walt Disney n09599728 a fictional Englishman who travels to the imaginary land of Lilliput in a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift n09599891 the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who hoped to avenge the murder of his father n09600031 (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War n09600188 (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War n09600439 a fictional English admiral during the Napoleonic Wars in novels written by C. S. Forester n09600624 the villain in William Shakespeare's tragedy who tricked Othello into murdering his wife n09600764 a fictional detective in novels by Georges Simenon n09600901 a nonexistent person popularized by American servicemen during World War II; "Kilroy was here" n09601049 the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters n09601219 (Greek mythology) a queen of Sparta who was raped by Zeus who had taken the form of a swan; Helen of Troy was conceived in the rape of Leda n09601429 a 6-inch tall inhabitant of Lilliput in a novel by Jonathan Swift n09601571 tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler n09601769 evil spirit to whom Faust sold his soul n09601906 fictional character created by Charles Dickens; an eternal optimist n09602048 the imaginary author of a collection of nursery rhymes n09602162 Japanese sleuth created by John Marquand n09602258 the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife n09602383 an incurable optimist in a satire by Voltaire n09602484 a character in the commedia dell'arte; portrayed as a foolish old man n09602610 a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes n09602716 fictional detective in novels by Erle Stanley Gardner n09602828 the main character in a play and novel by J. M. Barrie; a boy who won't grow up n09602964 the title character in a German folk tale and in a poem by Robert Browning n09603120 a male character in French pantomime; usually dressed in white with a whitened face n09603258 a cartoon character created by Walt Disney n09603353 a mischievous boy in a novel by Mark Twain n09603471 the title character in a story by Washington Irving about a man who sleeps for 20 years and doesn't recognize the world when he wakens n09603667 an imaginary inhabitant of Ruritania n09603761 a man raised by apes who was the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs n09603919 the boy hero of a novel by Mark Twain n09604014 the fictional storyteller of tales written in the Black Vernacular and set in the South; the tales were first collected and published in book form in 1880 n09604227 a servile black character in a novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe n09604345 a personification of the United States government n09604451 a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle n09604574 the cruel slave dealer in an anti-slavery novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe n09604706 in the Arabian Nights a hero who tells of the fantastic adventures he had in his voyages n09604868 a fictional beagle in a comic strip drawn by Charles Schulz n09604981 a person considered as a unique individual; "one's own self" n09605110 a reference to yourself or myself etc.; `take care of number one' means to put your own interests first n09605289 a fully developed person from maturity onward n09606009 a person who enjoys taking risks n09606380 someone who has a special interest in exceptional cases n09606527 a person who is unusual n09606873 a person who seems to be displaced in time; who belongs to another age n09607055 a habitual liar (after a New Testament character who was struck dead for lying) n09607208 a Parisian gangster n09607280 a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission n09607630 a person who is appointed to a job or position n09607782 someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure n09607903 a Jew of eastern European or German descent n09608002 a person who is present and participates in a meeting; "he was a regular attender at department meetings"; "the gathering satisfied both organizers and attendees" n09608377 an agent who conducts an auction n09608520 a psychologist who subscribes to behaviorism n09608709 a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) n09609155 a woman benefactor n09609232 a person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business) n09609561 a person who captures and holds people or animals n09609746 a worker who casts molten metal into finished products n09609871 a person who changes something; "an inveterate changer of the menu" n09610093 an assistant to a bishop n09610173 one of a group of founders n09610255 a person unable to distinguish differences in hue n09610405 a person who holds no title n09610660 a person who communicates with others n09611548 Jew who keeps some requirements of Mosaic law but adapts others to suit modern circumstances n09611722 someone appointed by a court to assume responsibility for the interests of a minor or incompetent person n09611884 a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes; "needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected" n09612131 a winner (of a race or an election etc.) whose victory is contested n09612291 someone who contests an outcome (of a race or an election etc.) n09612447 a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua n09612580 a composer who specializes in counterpoint n09612700 an investor who deliberately decides to go against the prevailing wisdom of other investors n09612848 a person who uses goods or services n09613118 an Italian farmer n09613191 a person who participates in competitions n09613559 an eccentric or undignified rustic; "I'll be a gone coon when the battle starts" n09613690 one of two or more signers of the same document (as a treaty or declaration) n09613853 a signer in addition to the principal signer (to verify the authenticity of the principal signature or to provide surety) n09614047 a person who shows fear or timidity n09614315 a person who grows or makes or invents things n09614684 a person who cares for persons or property n09615211 a fighter who holds out against attack n09615336 a participant in a formal discussion n09615465 a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy n09615807 a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems n09616573 a specialist in wine making n09616722 a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade n09616922 a person who tries to please or amuse n09617161 an orator who delivers eulogies or panegyrics n09617292 a workman who excavates for foundations of buildings or for quarrying n09617435 a former gambler n09617508 a former mayor n09617577 a research worker who conducts experiments n09617696 a person who enjoys testing innovative ideas; "she was an experimenter in new forms of poetry" n09617867 a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully n09618760 someone who expounds and interprets or explains n09618880 a former president n09618957 a part of a person that is used to refer to a person; "he looked out at a roomful of faces"; "when he returned to work he met many new faces" n09619168 a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies n09619452 a worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process n09619605 a painter who applies a finishing coat n09619734 a racing driver who finishes a race n09619824 a person who pursues independent thought or action n09620078 a person who inhabits a particular place n09620794 an indigenous person who was born in a particular place; "the art of the natives of the northwest coast"; "the Canadian government scrapped plans to tax the grants to aboriginal college students" n09621232 a person born in a particular place or country; "he is a native of Brazil" n09621359 a person who lacks knowledge of evil n09621545 a person who uses the mind creatively n09622049 a young person, not fully developed n09622302 a person who loves someone or is loved by someone n09622745 a significant other to whom you are not related by marriage n09622928 a person who you love, usually a member of your family n09623038 a person who rules or guides or inspires others n09624168 a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies n09624559 a negotiator who acts as a link between parties n09624899 a woman who is a mediator n09624980 a person who receives or invests or pays out money n09625213 a person who is completely color-blind n09625309 a therapist who practices naprapathy n09625401 a person who owes allegiance to that nation; "a monarch has a duty to his subjects" n09625676 a philosopher who subscribes to nativism n09625789 a person who does not manifest devotion to a deity n09626031 a person who does nothing n09626238 a person who is of equal standing with another in a group n09626589 a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses n09627017 a person situated on a perch n09627117 a person who goes before or announces the coming of another n09627263 a preadolescent boy or girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age); "little league is intended for the preteens" n09627462 a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization n09627807 the winner of a lottery n09627906 a person who receives something n09628382 a person who manifests devotion to a deity n09629065 a person addicted to religion or a religious zealot n09629246 a person who enjoys sensuality n09629477 someone who sells tickets (e.g., theater seats or travel accommodations) n09629643 holder of a ticket (for admission or for passage) n09629752 a person who changes location n09630641 a person who suffers misfortune n09631129 a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome n09631463 a person who is not pleasant or agreeable n09632274 a person who lacks technical training n09632518 a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker" n09633969 a person who transgresses moral or civil law n09634494 a native or inhabitant of Africa n09635534 an African who is Black n09635635 a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans n09635823 a member of the prehistoric people who spoke Proto-Indo European n09635973 (according to Nazi doctrine) a Caucasian person of Nordic descent (and not a Jew) n09636106 (formal) any non-European non-white person n09636339 a person with dark skin who comes from Africa (or whose ancestors came from Africa) n09636796 a Black woman or girl n09636890 a dark-skinned race n09637013 an American whose ancestors were born in Africa n09637211 a man who is Black n09637339 a woman who is Black n09637435 a fellow Black man n09637512 a United States term for Blacks that is now considered offensive n09637684 (ethnic slur) offensive term for Black people n09637837 (ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for Black man; "get out of my way, boy" n09638009 (ethnic slur) extremely offensive name for a Black person; "only a Black can call another Black a nigga" n09638245 (ethnic slur) offensive and derogatory name for a Black man who is abjectly servile and deferential to Whites n09638454 an offspring of a black and a white parent n09638569 an offspring of a mulatto and a white parent; a person who is one-quarter black n09638722 an offspring of a quadroon and a white parent; a person who is one-eighth black n09638875 a member of the Caucasoid race n09639237 a light-skinned race n09639382 a member of the Sunni Muslim people living in northwestern Caucasia n09639543 a member of the Circassian people who live to the east of the Black Sea n09639719 (slang) a derogatory term for a white person (supposedly used by North American Indians) n09639919 a member of a group of Semitic-speaking peoples of the Middle East and northern Africa n09640220 an inhabitant of ancient Babylon n09640327 an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea n09640490 an inhabitant of ancient Assyria n09640577 a member of an ancient people who ruled Babylonia between 1600 and 1200 BC n09640715 a member of an ancient warlike people living in Elam east of Babylonia as early as 3000 BC n09640859 a member of an ancient Semitic people who dominated trade in the first millennium B.C. n09641002 a man who is White n09641130 a woman who is White n09641226 (slang) an offensive term for White people who are impoverished n09641422 (slang) offensive names for a White man n09641578 a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination n09641757 a native or inhabitant of Asia n09642821 an American who is of Asian descent n09642917 (ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer n09643078 a member of an Oriental race; the term is regarded as offensive by Asians (especially by Asian Americans) n09643421 an Asian race n09643545 offensive term for an Asian man n09643670 offensive term for an Asian woman n09643799 (slang) a disparaging term for an Asian person (especially for North Vietnamese soldiers in the Vietnam War) n09644008 a member of the people inhabiting an area of northern Mongolia and eastern Siberia n09644152 a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia n09644332 a member of the Turkic-speaking people living from the Volga to the Ural Mountains (the name has been attributed to many other groups) n09644518 a member of the Finno-Ugric-speaking people living in eastern European Russia n09644657 a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century n09644820 any member of the peoples living in North or South America before the Europeans arrived n09645091 a member of the race of people living in America when Europeans arrived n09645788 a North American Indian warrior n09645871 a member of the Algonquian people of Maine and southern Quebec n09645996 a member of the Achomawi community of northeastern California n09646112 a member of the Akwa'ala community in Baja California n09646220 a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in what is now the state of Alabama; "the Alabamas were members of the Creek Confederacy" n09646432 a member of a North American Indian people in the Ottawa river valley of Ontario and Quebec n09646608 a member of any of the North American Indian groups speaking an Algonquian language and originally living in the subarctic regions of eastern Canada; many Algonquian tribes migrated south into the woodlands from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic coast n09647473 a Native American who lived in what is now southern Colorado and Utah and northern Arizona and New Mexico and who built cliff dwellings n09647680 a member of an Indian people formerly living along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas n09647834 a member of any of the North American Indian groups speaking an Athapaskan language and living in the subarctic regions of western Canada and central Alaska n09648176 usually included in the Mongoloid race n09648309 a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy; "Mayans had a system of writing and an accurate calendar" n09648743 a member of any of various Indian peoples of central Mexico n09648911 a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519 n09649067 a member of an early Mesoamerican civilization centered around Veracruz that flourished between 1300 and 400 BC n09649249 a member of the Nahuatl speaking people of central and southern Mexico n09649372 a member of a large tribe of Mesoamericans living in southern Mexico whose civilization flourished around 300 to 900 n09649554 a member of one of the tribes of American Indians who lived a nomadic life following the buffalo in the Great Plains of North America n09649926 any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma n09650250 a member of a tribe of Plains Indians formerly inhabiting eastern Colorado and Wyoming (now living in Oklahoma and Wyoming) n09650456 a member of the Caddo people who formerly lived in the Dakotas west of the Missouri river n09650609 a member of a North American Indian people of northern California n09650729 a member of the Siouan people of southeastern Mississippi n09650839 a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains n09650989 a member of a group of Siouan people who constituted a division of the Teton Sioux n09651123 a group of Plains Indians formerly living in what is now North and South Dakota and Nebraska and Kansas and Arkansas and Louisiana and Oklahoma and Texas n09651418 a member of the Mayan people living in south central Guatemala n09651537 a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Carolinas n09651653 a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living around Cayuga Lake in New York State n09651790 a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living in the Appalachian Mountains but now chiefly in Oklahoma n09651968 a member of a North American Indian people living on the western plains (now living in Oklahoma and Montana) n09652149 a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in northern Mississippi n09652278 a member of the Salishan people living in northwestern Washington n09652398 a member of an extinct North American Indian people formerly living in California n09652535 a member of an important North American Indian people who controlled the mouth of the Columbia river; they were organized into settlements rather than tribes n09652746 a member of the Athapaskan people living in western Canada between Great Slave Lake and Hudson Bay n09652900 a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in Alabama n09653014 a member of a North American Indian people living in central Baja California n09653144 a member of a North American Indian people living around the mouth of the Colorado River n09653295 a member of an Amerindian people living in northern Idaho around Coeur d'Alene Lake n09653438 a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma n09653616 a member of an Algonquian people formerly living in Maryland between Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac river; allies of the Nanticoke people n09653805 a member of a North American Indian people living in coastal California between Monterey and San Francisco Bay n09653971 a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada n09654079 any member of the Creek Confederacy (especially the Muskogee) formerly living in Georgia and Alabama but now chiefly in Oklahoma n09654259 a member of the Siouan people formerly living in eastern Montana n09654374 a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux n09654518 a member of an Algonquian people formerly living in New Jersey and New York and parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania n09654687 any member of a Siouan people speaking one of the Dhegiha languages n09654898 a member of a North American Indian people of southern California n09655018 a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania and western New York n09655213 a member of a North American Indian people living on the California coast near Monterey n09655354 a member of an ascetic Jewish sect around the time of Jesus n09655466 a member of the Caddo people of northeastern Texas n09655569 a member of an Algonquian people formerly living west of Lake Michigan along the Fox River n09655709 a member of a seafaring group of North American Indians who lived on the Pacific coast of British Columbia and southwestern Alaska n09655891 a member of a North American Indian people of the Colorado river valley near the mouth of the Gila river; allied to the Maricopa n09656077 a member of a North American Indian people of Cataract Canyon in Arizona n09656205 a member of the Sioux people formerly inhabiting an area along the Missouri river in western North Dakota n09656378 a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in Georgia; a member of the Creek Confederacy n09656547 a member of the Shoshonean people of northeastern Arizona n09656673 a member of a North American Indian people speaking one of the Hokan languages n09657206 a member of the Siouan people who constituted a division of the Teton Sioux and who formerly lived in the western Dakotas; they were prominent in resisting the white encroachment into the northern Great Plains n09657489 a member of the Athapaskan people of the Trinity River valley in California n09657615 a member of the Algonquian people formerly of Illinois and regions to the west n09657748 a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri n09657887 any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution n09658254 a member of the North American Indian people of Oregon n09658398 a member of a North American Indian people of southeastern California and northwestern Mexico n09658543 a member of the Siouan people of the Kansas river valley in Kansas n09658670 a member of a North American Indian people of the Klamath river valley in northern California n09658815 a member of a Mayan people of north central Guatemala n09658921 a member of a Caddo people formerly living in north central Texas n09659039 a member of the Algonquian 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cataloguing archives n09807075 a senior clergyman and dignitary n09807379 a member of the council of the Areopagus n09807495 a native or inhabitant of the city of Argos n09807609 an adherent of Arianism (the belief that Jesus Christ was not truly God) n09807754 a member of the aristocracy n09808080 a follower of Aristotle or an adherent of Aristotelianism n09808351 someone who specializes in arithmetic n09808466 a person of liberal ideals who takes no action to realize them n09808591 a nobleman entitled to bear heraldic arms n09808686 a squire carrying the armor of a knight n09808794 an enlisted man responsible for the upkeep of small arms and machine guns etc. n09808949 a worker skilled in making armor or arms; "a sword made by a famous English armorer" n09809134 someone who manufactures arms and munitions n09809279 a military attache who is a commissioned or warrant officer in an army n09809427 the child of a career officer of the United States Army n09809538 a member of the military who is trained in engineering and construction work n09809749 an officer in the armed forces; "he's a retired army officer" n09809925 a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance n09810166 someone who arrives (or has arrived) n09810364 a person who through conceit makes pretentious claims to rights or advantages that he or she is not entitled to or to qualities that he or she does not possess n09810633 a maker of arrows n09810707 a criminal who illegally sets fire to property n09810867 a critic of paintings n09810983 a dealer in works of art requiring esthetic evaluation n09811112 the director in charge of the artistic features of a theatrical production (costumes and scenery and lighting) n09811281 an editor who is responsible for illustrations and layouts in printed matter n09811414 a historian of art n09811568 a person afflicted with arthritis; "the hands of an elderly arthritic" n09811712 someone who pronounces words n09811852 a serviceman in the artillery n09812068 an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.) n09812338 a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination n09813126 a public performer (a dancer or singer) n09813219 a person who poses for a painter or sculptor n09813351 someone studying to be an artist n09813441 someone who teaches art n09813522 someone who ascends n09813632 a pompous fool n09813696 a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed; "his assassins were hunted down like animals"; "assassinators of kings and emperors" n09814084 a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders n09814252 an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals n09814381 someone who is a member of a legislative assembly n09814488 a woman assemblyman n09814567 a person who assents n09814660 someone who claims to speak the truth; "a bold asserter"; "a declarer of his intentions"; "affirmers of traditional doctrine"; "an asseverator of strong convictions"; "an avower of his own great intelligence" n09815076 a person (or property) that is assessed n09815188 insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous n09815455 (law) the party to whom something is assigned (e.g., someone to whom a right or property is legally transferred) n09815677 (law) the party who makes an assignment n09815790 a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work" n09816654 a teacher or lower rank than an associate professor n09816771 a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor; "he had to consult his associate before continuing" n09817174 a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise; "associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners" n09817386 a teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor n09817536 a person suffering from asthma; "she is a chronic asthmatic"; "the painful gasps of a dying asthmatic" n09817694 the navigator of a spacecraft n09817816 someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon n09818022 a person trained to travel in a spacecraft; "the Russians called their astronauts cosmonauts" n09818343 a physicist who studies astronomy n09819291 an astronomer who studies the physical properties of celestial bodies n09819477 a scientist knowledgeable about cosmography n09819667 an astronomer who studies the evolution and space-time relations of the universe n09819860 an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism n09820044 someone who denies the existence of god n09820263 a person trained to compete in sports n09821086 a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission n09821253 someone who attacks n09821831 someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another n09822640 someone who affirms or vouches for the correctness or truth or genuineness of something n09822830 the chief law officer of a country or state n09822955 a qualified accountant who inspects the accounting records and practices of a business or other organization n09823153 a student who attends a course but does not take it for credit n09823287 (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy n09823502 the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle n09823683 a young foreigner who lives with a family in return for doing light housework n09823832 a foreign girl serving as an au pair n09823927 a filmmaker who has a personal style and keeps creative control over his or her works n09824065 a woman author n09824135 a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner; "my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime" n09824361 an expert whose views are taken as definitive; "he is an authority on corporate law" n09824609 (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others; "the authorities have issued a curfew" n09824978 someone who is regarded as an authority by someone else n09825096 an authority who authorizes (people or actions); "the agents report back to their authorizers" n09825296 someone who writes their own biography n09825413 a person who has taught himself n09825519 someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way; "only an automaton wouldn't have noticed" n09825750 someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles n09825939 an engineer concerned with the design and construction of automobiles n09826074 someone who takes vengeance n09826204 someone who operates an aircraft n09826605 a woman aviator n09826698 someone who admits or acknowledges openly and boldly n09826821 (in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children n09826945 a high-ranking Shiite religious leader who is regarded as an authority on religious law and its interpretation and who has political power as well n09827166 South African term for `boss' n09827246 used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr' n09827363 (slang) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women n09827519 the youngest member of a group (not necessarily young); "the baby of the family"; "the baby of the Supreme Court" n09827683 a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk; "the baby began to cry again"; "she held the baby in her arms"; "it sounds simple, but when you have your own baby it is all so different" n09828216 an unborn child; a human fetus; "I felt healthy and very feminine carrying the baby"; "it was great to feel my baby moving about inside" n09828403 a member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s; "they expanded the schools for a generation of baby boomers" n09828600 a person born in the generation following the baby boom when the birth rate fell dramatically n09828760 a specialist in the care of babies n09828988 someone who runs an establishment that houses and cares for babies for a fee n09829122 a person who looks after babies (usually in the person's own home) while the babys' parents are working n09829305 a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home n09829506 (classical mythology) a priest or votary of Bacchus n09829650 (classical mythology) a priestess or votary of Bacchus n09829798 a drunken reveller; a devotee of Bacchus n09829923 a man who has never been married n09830080 a young unmarried woman who lives alone n09830194 (football) a person who plays in the backfield n09830400 a member of the House of Commons who is not a party leader n09830553 a football official n09830629 a hiker who wears a backpack n09830759 an expert adviser involved in making important decisions but usually lacking official status n09830926 someone who is willing to trade favors or services for mutual advantage n09831057 a meddler who insists on giving unwanted advice n09831166 someone who demonstrates enthusiastic or excessive cordiality n09831303 someone who swims the backstroke n09831411 a biologist who studies bacteria n09831731 (old-fashioned slang) a bad person n09831856 any person who is not on your side n09831962 a person who does harm to others n09832321 an ugly or ill-tempered woman; "he was romancing the old bag for her money" n09832456 a worthless or immoral woman n09832538 an attendant who takes care of baggage n09832633 a homeless woman who carries all her possessions with her in shopping bags n09832762 a racketeer assigned to collect or distribute payoff money n09832873 a teacher of or believer in Bahaism n09832978 the agent to whom property involved in a bailment is delivered n09833111 an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc. n09833275 the person who delivers personal property (goods or money) in trust to the bailee in a bailment n09833441 a child: son or daughter n09833536 someone who bakes bread or cake n09833651 someone who bakes commercially n09833751 an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions n09833896 a person whose head is bald n09833997 a person who refuses to comply n09834159 a boy who retrieves balls for tennis players n09834258 a demanding woman who destroys men's confidence n09834378 (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play n09834592 a female ballet dancer n09834699 a trained dancer who is a member of a ballet company n09834885 a man who directs and teaches and rehearses dancers for a ballet company n09835017 a woman who directs and teaches and rehearses dancers for a ballet company n09835153 a ballet enthusiast n09835230 a team athlete who is skilled at stealing or catching the ball n09835348 someone who flies a balloon n09835506 an athlete who plays baseball n09836057 a person suffering from bulimia n09836160 someone who fights bulls n09836343 the bullfighter who implants decorated darts (banderillas) into the neck or shoulders of the bull during a bull fight n09836519 the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull n09836658 a bullfighter who is required to fight bulls less than four years of age n09836786 the horseman who pricks the bull with a lance early in the bullfight to goad the bull and to make it keep its head low n09836976 a matador or one of the supporting team during a bull fight n09837088 an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band n09837201 the leader of a dance band n09837360 the conductor of a band n09837459 a player in a band (especially a military band) n09837580 a commissioner appointed to supervise banks; a state superintendent of banks n09837720 the person in charge of the bank in a gambling game n09837824 a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank n09837981 an examiner appointed to audit the accounts of banks in a given jurisdiction n09838117 a security guard at a bank n09838200 manager of a branch office of a bank n09838295 a robber of banks n09838370 someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts n09838511 an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 119 pounds n09838621 weighs 115-126 pounds n09838701 follower of Baptistic doctrines n09838895 a hairdresser who cuts hair and shaves beards as a trade n09839022 a lyric poet n09839085 a drinker who frequents bars n09839167 negotiator of the terms of a transaction; "he is a hard bargainer" n09839343 a shopper who hunts for bargains n09839436 a male singer n09839515 someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers n09839702 a female bartender n09839774 someone who burns down a barn n09839860 a pilot who travels around the country giving exhibits of stunt flying and parachuting n09840050 an actor who travels around the country presenting plays n09840217 a very wealthy or powerful businessman; "an oil baron" n09840435 a British peer of the lowest rank n09840520 a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank n09840639 a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight; "since he was a baronet he had to be addressed as Sir Henry Jones, Bart." n09840871 someone guilty of barratry n09840963 a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution n09841188 an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar n09841400 a trader who exchanges goods and not money n09841515 a coach of baseball players n09841696 a baseball player on the team at bat who is on base (or attempting to reach a base) n09841865 a ruler of the eastern Roman Empire n09841955 a coach of basketball players n09842047 an athlete who plays basketball n09842288 someone skilled in weaving baskets n09842395 early Amerindians related to the Pueblo; known for skill in making baskets n09842528 an adult male singer with the lowest voice n09842629 a musician who play the bass viol n09842716 a musician who plays the bassoon n09842823 the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents n09843048 a sewer who fastens a garment with long loose stitches n09843200 a cook who bastes roasting meat with melted fat or gravy n09843309 a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron n09843443 (baseball) a boy who takes care of bats and other baseball equipment n09843602 a person who takes a bath n09843716 an orderly assigned to serve a British military officer n09843824 someone who twirls a baton n09843956 (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting n09844221 (baseball) someone who teaches batters how to bat better n09844356 a sharp-tongued domineering wife n09844457 a native or an inhabitant of Bavaria n09844566 a loud weeper; "their new baby is a real bawler" n09844685 a vagrant living on a beach n09844770 a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function n09844898 a person who is paid to pray for the soul of another n09845016 an accountant or bureaucrat who is believed to place undue emphasis on the control of expenditures n09845191 an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price n09845401 a person who diverts suspicion from someone (especially a woman who accompanies a male homosexual in order to conceal his homosexuality) n09845589 a cruelly rapacious person n09845737 a worker who rouses wild game from under cover for a hunter n09845849 a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior n09845999 someone who works in a beauty parlor n09846142 someone who gives you advice about your personal appearance n09846265 a person with whom you share a bed n09846355 a temporary associate; "politics makes strange bedfellows" n09846469 a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs n09846586 someone suffering from enuresis; someone who urinates while asleep in bed n09846755 a farmer who keeps bees for their honey n09846894 someone whose favorite drink is beer or ale n09847010 a pauper who lives by begging n09847267 a man who is a beggar n09847344 a woman who is a beggar n09847425 a Muslim woman of high rank in India or Pakistan n09847543 a woman of advanced age n09847629 a witty or clever person with a fine mind n09847727 a person who has religious faith n09848110 one who believes in the existence of a god or gods n09848285 an adherent of any branch of Taoism n09848489 a supporter who accepts something as true n09848775 someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels n09848916 the supervisor of bellboys in a hotel n09849012 a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals; "she was the belle of the ball" n09849167 a person who casts metal bells n09849256 someone who plays musical handbells n09849349 someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity n09849462 a woman who performs a solo belly dance n09849598 a beloved person; used as terms of endearment n09849801 a maker of belts n09849874 (sports) a substitute who seldom plays n09849990 a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor) n09850121 the recipient of funds or other benefits n09850317 a member of an indigenous people of northern Africa n09850457 a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved; "the bereaved do not always need to be taken care of" n09850642 a stupid person who is easy to take advantage of n09850760 one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury n09850974 an enemy who lays siege to your position n09851087 an energetic petitioner n09851165 the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them" n09851371 the one friend who is closest to you n09851465 the principal groomsman at a wedding n09851575 the person to whom you are engaged n09851719 a superior person having claim to precedence; "the common man has been kept in his place by his betters" n09851876 someone who bets n09852081 one who takes a bet or wager n09852179 the governor of a district or province in the Ottoman Empire n09852289 (formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt; "he introduced me to Ahmet Bey" n09852430 a woman employed by a bar to act as a companion to men customers n09852558 someone trained in compiling bibliographies n09852679 someone who loves (and usually collects) books n09852826 a dealer in secondhand books (especially rare or curious books) n09852979 someone who engages in bibliotics n09853087 someone who makes an offer n09853184 someone who makes a bid at cards n09853305 someone who marries one person while already legally married to another n09853467 an older brother n09853541 an authoritarian leader and invader of privacy n09853645 a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own n09853881 an important influential person; "he thinks he's a big shot"; "she's a big deal in local politics"; "the Qaeda commander is a very big fish" n09854218 an older sister n09854290 a person who speaks two languages fluently n09854421 someone who plays billiards n09854510 someone who pastes up bills or placards on walls or billboards n09854708 a young woman indulged by rich and powerful older men n09854813 an advocate of bimetallism n09854915 someone with special training in biochemistry n09855433 someone who writes an account of a person's life n09855630 (biology) a scientist who studies living organisms n09856267 a physicist who applies the methods of physics to biology n09856401 a person with a strong interest in birds n09856500 a person who identifies and studies birds in their natural habitats n09856671 a baby born; an offspring; "the overall rate of incidence of Down's syndrome is one in every 800 births" n09856827 a social reformer who advocates birth control and family planning n09857007 a person who is sexually attracted to both sexes n09857200 a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ n09857852 someone who bites n09857957 an English recruit (who wore a uniform that was black and tan) serving in the Irish constabulary to suppress the Sinn Fein rebellion of 1919 to 1921 n09858165 a person who attained the rank of expert in the martial arts (judo or karate) n09858299 a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them n09858560 someone who engages illegally in trade in scarce or controlled commodities n09858733 an activist member of a largely American group of Blacks called the Nation of Islam n09858913 a member of the Black Panthers political party n09859038 a member of the Italian fascist party before World War II n09859152 a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil n09859285 a dashing young man; "gay young blades bragged of their amorous adventures" n09859412 a person who speaks disrespectfully of sacred things n09859557 a workman employed to blast with explosives n09859684 a worker who bleaches (cloth or flour etc.) n09859818 someone who is excessively sympathetic toward those who claim to be exploited or underprivileged n09859975 a participant in a blind date (someone you meet for the first time when you have a date with them) n09860130 a person with a severe visual impairment n09860248 a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play n09860415 a person who keeps and updates a blog n09860506 a person with fair skin and hair n09860653 a male sworn (usually by a ceremony involving the mingling of blood) to treat another as his brother n09860813 someone who gives blood to be used for transfusions n09860940 someone who sniffles and weeps with loud sobs n09861059 an assailant who uses a bludgeon n09861166 an infant born with a bluish color; usually has a defective heart n09861287 a person dressed all in blue (as a soldier or sailor) n09861395 a serviceman in the navy n09861599 a woman having literary or intellectual interests n09861718 a person who tries to bluff other people n09861863 a person who builds boats n09861946 someone who drives or rides in a boat n09862183 a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen n09862345 a pupil who lives at school during term time n09862479 someone who forces their way aboard ship; "stand by to repel boarders" n09862621 an informal term for a British policeman n09862713 an adolescent girl wearing bobby socks (common in the 1940s) n09862845 someone who does special exercises to develop a brawny musculature n09863031 someone who escorts and protects a prominent person n09863238 a valet or personal maid n09863339 (British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research n09863500 a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life n09863620 a native or inhabitant of Bohemia in the Czech Republic n09863749 emotionally charged terms used to refer to extreme radicals or revolutionaries n09863936 a Russian member of the left-wing majority group that followed Lenin and eventually became the Russian communist party n09864252 the member of a bomber crew responsible for using the bombsight and releasing the bombs on the target n09864429 a noncommissioned officer in the British artillery n09864536 a person who plants bombs n09864632 an entertainer who has a sensational effect; "she was a blonde bombshell" n09864761 a holder of bonds issued by a government or corporation n09864891 a male slave n09864968 a male bound to serve without wages n09865068 a female slave n09865162 a female bound to serve without wages n09865279 someone who signs a bond as surety for someone else n09865398 someone bound to labor without wages n09865547 someone (not necessarily a licensed physician) who sets broken bones n09865672 a book salesman n09865744 a worker whose trade is binding books n09865838 a dealer in books; a merchant who sells books n09865954 someone who engages a person or company for performances n09866115 someone who records the transactions of a business n09866222 a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races) n09866354 a maker of books; someone who edits or publishes or binds books n09866473 the proprietor of a bookstore n09866559 someone who spends a great deal of time reading n09866661 a thief who steals goods that are in a store n09866817 a person who polishes shoes and boots n09866922 someone who makes or sells illegal liquor n09867069 a maker of boots n09867154 an inhabitant of a border area (especially the border between Scotland and England) n09867311 someone who patrols the borders of a country n09867437 a person who evokes boredom n09867633 someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent n09867818 a Christian who has experienced a dramatic conversion to faith in Jesus n09867956 a person responsible for hiring workers; "the boss hired three more men for the new job" n09868157 a devoted admirer and recorder of another's words and deeds n09868270 a biologist specializing in the study of plants n09868703 a person of low status n09868782 an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others n09868899 a visitor of a city boulevard (especially in Paris) n09869009 a person whose duty is to throw troublemakers out of a bar or public meeting n09869171 someone who bounds or leaps (as in competition) n09869317 a hunter who kills predatory wild animals in order to collect a bounty n09869447 someone who pursues fugitives or criminals for whom a reward is offered n09869578 a member of the European royal family that ruled France n09869706 a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South) n09869830 a member of the middle class n09869961 a player who rolls balls down an alley at pins n09870096 a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket n09870208 someone who fights with his fists for sport n09870746 a member of a nationalistic Chinese secret society that led an unsuccessful rebellion in 1900 against foreign interests in China n09870926 a friendly informal reference to a grown man; "he likes to play golf with the boys" n09871095 a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches n09871229 a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) n09871364 a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman; "if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked" n09871580 a man who is no longer a woman's boyfriend n09871681 a boy who is a member of the Boy Scouts n09871867 a man who is considered naive n09871952 an extremely talented young male person n09872066 a very boastful and talkative person n09872285 a Mexican laborer who worked in the United States on farms and railroads in order to ease labor shortages during World War II n09872464 an adult with a short broad head n09872557 a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas; "originally all brahmans were priests" n09872782 a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family); "a Boston brahman" n09872996 someone whose profession involves using his head to solve problems n09873135 a railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes n09873242 a high-ranking military officer n09873348 a fighter (especially one who participates in brawls) n09873473 one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents n09873604 a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone n09873769 someone who swims the breaststroke n09873899 a person who breeds animals n09874014 the owner or manager of a brewery n09874118 someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water n09874260 someone who pays (or otherwise incites) you to commit a wrongful act n09874428 a good fellow; helpful and trustworthy n09874518 a craftsman skilled in building with bricks n09874618 a woman who has recently been married n09874725 a woman participant in her own marriage ceremony n09874862 an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding n09875025 an operative who acts as a courier or go-between from a case officer to a secret agent in a hostile area n09875188 one of a pair of bridge players who are on the same side of the game n09875353 a card player in a game of bridge; "we need a 4th hand for bridge" n09875540 a general officer ranking below a major general n09875663 slang term for a woman; "a broad is a woman who can throw a mean punch" n09875786 someone who broadcasts on radio or television n09875979 a journalist who broadcasts on radio or television n09876152 a financial specialist who trades for his own account and so acts both as a broker and principal n09876308 an outstanding person; as if produced by boiling down a savory broth n09876454 a male with the same parents as someone else; "my brother still lives with our parents" n09876701 (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a monk and used as form of address; "a Benedictine Brother" n09876892 a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group); "none of his brothers would betray him" n09877124 used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement; "Greetings, comrade!" n09877288 a brother by marriage n09877370 a junior Girl Scout n09877443 a member of the Nazi SA which wore brown uniforms n09877587 a viewer who looks around casually without seeking anything in particular n09877750 a native or resident of Birmingham, England n09877856 a person with dark (brown) hair n09877951 a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities n09878179 someone who plays a bugle n09878275 someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building) n09878559 a person who creates a business or who organizes and develops a country; "empire builder" n09878702 a large and strong and heavyset man; "he was a bull of a man"; "a thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got" n09878921 an investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later n09879144 uncomplimentary terms for a policeman n09879297 a cruel and brutal fellow n09879552 a hired thug n09879616 a swaggering tough; usually one acting as an agent of a political faction n09879744 someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence n09880075 someone who occupies the same sleeping quarters as yourself n09880189 a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit n09880338 a batter who bunts n09880427 an official of a bureaucracy n09880646 a citizen of an English borough n09880741 a thief who enters a building with intent to steal n09880881 a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria n09881009 the military governor of a German town in the 12th and 13th centuries n09881133 a nobleman ruling a German castle and surrounding grounds by hereditary right n09881265 the treasurer at a college or university n09881358 a restaurant attendant who sets tables and assists waiters and clears away dirty dishes n09881519 a dweller in the Australian bush country n09881613 a member of the race of nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa n09881748 a Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War n09881895 the newspaper editor responsible for business news n09882007 a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive) n09882615 a female businessperson n09882716 a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise n09883047 a traveler whose expenses are paid by the business he works for n09883174 a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for money n09883362 someone who drives a bus n09883452 a person (or thing) that breaks up or overpowers something; "dam buster"; "sanction buster"; "crime buster" n09883630 a person who breaks horses n09883740 a robust child n09883807 a person who meddles in the affairs of others n09883947 (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine n09884133 a person who slaughters or dresses meat for market n09884305 a brutal indiscriminate murderer n09884391 a retailer of meat n09884509 a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table n09884666 a victim of ridicule or pranks n09884815 a fighter who strikes the opponent with his head n09884934 someone who drops things (especially one who cannot catch a ball) n09885059 a meddler who tends to butt in n09885145 a person who buys n09885334 a nonparticipant spectator n09885416 a student of the Jewish Kabbalah n09885534 an expert who is highly skilled in obscure or difficult or esoteric matters n09885676 a member of a cabal n09885769 a young man acting as a servant on a ship n09885866 a woodworker who specializes in making furniture n09886010 a person who is a member of the cabinet n09886220 someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog" n09886403 an attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player n09886540 a military trainee (as at a military academy) n09886700 someone addicted to caffeine n09886807 a native or inhabitant of Cairo n09886911 a cowardly and despicable person n09887034 an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) n09887378 someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations n09887496 the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth; "many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world" n09887850 a social or business visitor; "the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company" n09888017 the person initiating a telephone call; "there were so many callers that he finally disconnected the telephone" n09888269 the person who convenes a meeting; "who is the caller of this meeting?" n09888429 someone who proclaims or summons in a loud voice; "the callers were mothers summoning their children home for dinner" n09888635 a person who announces the changes of steps during a dance; "you need a fiddler and a caller for country dancing" n09888832 the bettor in a card game who matches the bet and calls for a show of hands n09888978 an investor who buys a call option n09889065 a female prostitute who can be hired by telephone n09889170 someone skilled in penmanship n09889346 an adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin n09889539 a photographer who operates a movie camera n09889691 a politician who is running for public office n09889941 someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation n09890072 a girl who is a member of Campfire Girls; for girls age 7-18 n09890192 a follower who is not a member of an ingroup n09890296 a prostitute who provides service to military personnel n09890411 someone who lives in the same camp you do n09890507 a member of an ancient Semitic people who occupied Canaan before it was conquered by the Israelites n09890662 a female singer n09890749 someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) n09890894 a person who makes or sells candles n09890987 a volunteer worker in a hospital n09891079 a person who eats human flesh n09891300 soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire n09891470 someone paddling a canoe n09891613 a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter n09891730 a specialist in canon law n09891864 the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos n09892066 a person who takes or counts votes n09892156 a member of the Capetian dynasty n09892262 a conservative advocate of capitalism n09892410 the head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate n09892513 a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers n09892693 the pilot in charge of an airship n09892831 the naval officer in command of a military ship n09893015 a policeman in charge of a precinct n09893191 an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant n09893344 the leader of a group of people; "a captain of industry" n09893502 an animal that is confined n09893600 a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion n09893746 a soldier (historically a mounted soldier) who is armed with a carbine n09893916 a player who holds a card or cards in a card game n09894040 a person who holds a credit card or debit card n09894143 (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes n09894445 a specialist in cardiology; a specialist in the structure and function and disorders of the heart n09894654 someone who plays (or knows how to play) card games n09894909 a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games n09895138 a woman who is a careerist n09895222 a professional who is intent on furthering his or her career by any possible means and often at the expense of their own integrity n09895480 a man who is a careerist n09895561 a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult n09895701 a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person) n09895902 an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily; "he acted as a caretaker until a new president could be elected" n09896084 a waiter at a drive-in restaurant n09896170 someone who parodies in an exaggerated manner n09896311 a musician who plays a carillon n09896401 a singer of carols n09896520 a member of the Carolingian dynasty n09896685 a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects n09896826 someone who constantly criticizes in a petty way n09896973 an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously; "after the Civil War the carpetbaggers from the north tried to take over the south" n09897170 a knight who spends his time in luxury and idleness (knighted on the carpet at court rather than on the field of battle) n09897350 (medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others n09897603 a boy who delivers newspapers n09897696 someone whose employment involves carrying something; "the bonds were transmitted by carrier" n09897914 someone whose work is driving carts n09898020 a follower of Cartesian thought n09898107 a member of the Carthusian order n09898215 a person who makes maps n09898346 a person who draws cartoons n09898692 a workman who makes and repairs carts and wagons n09898797 any man noted for his amorous adventures n09898892 a person requiring professional services; "a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor" n09899134 an operative who also serves as an official staffer of an intelligence service n09899289 a person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant) n09899438 a shipwrecked person n09899534 a male singer who was castrated before puberty and retains a soprano or alto voice n09899671 someone injured or killed in an accident n09899782 someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement n09899929 someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious n09900153 a spiteful woman gossip; "what a cat she is!" n09900284 a native or inhabitant of Catalonia n09900391 a person suffering from catalepsy n09900499 a librarian who classifies publication according to a categorial system n09900711 something that causes an important event to happen; "the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country" n09900873 a boy who submits to a sexual relationship with a man n09900981 a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect n09901143 (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher n09901337 one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism) n09901502 a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist n09901642 someone who provides food and service (as for a party) n09901786 the ecclesiastical title of the leaders of the Nestorian and Armenian churches n09901921 a person who breeds and cares for cats n09902017 a man who raises (or tends) cattle n09902128 a royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War n09902256 a gallant or courtly gentleman n09902353 a soldier mounted on horseback; "a cavalryman always takes good care of his mount" n09902611 a soldier in a motorized army unit n09902731 someone who lives in a cave n09902851 an officiating priest celebrating the Eucharist n09902954 a person who is celebrating n09903153 a widely known person; "he was a baseball celebrity" n09903367 an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity n09903501 someone who plays a violoncello n09903639 a person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable n09903936 someone who censures or condemns n09904057 someone who collects census data by visiting individual homes n09904208 someone who is at least 100 years old n09904321 (football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback; "the center fumbled the handoff" n09904556 (basketball) the person who plays center on a basketball team n09904708 (ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team n09904837 a person who takes a position in the political center n09905050 (ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers n09905185 an accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a United States state to be certified by that state; "in addition to accounting and auditing, CPAs also prepare tax returns for individuals and corporations" n09905530 (Yiddish) an attractive, unconventional woman n09905697 a heavy smoker (usually of cigarettes) who lights one off of another n09905842 the chairman of the board of directors of a corporation n09905965 a wise man skilled in occult learning n09906079 an officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman n09906195 the treasurer of a municipal corporation n09906293 a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels) n09906449 a changeable or inconstant person n09906538 someone who fights for a cause n09906704 someone who has won first place in a competition n09906848 the honorary or titular head of a university n09906986 the person who is head of state (in several countries) n09907196 the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom n09907408 the British cabinet minister responsible for finance n09907566 a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints n09907717 one who deals in wax candles n09907804 a retail dealer in provisions and supplies n09907919 a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy n09908025 a boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there's a fellow at the door"; "he's a likable cuss"; "he's a good bloke" n09908273 one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people n09908508 a clergyman ministering to some institution n09908678 archaic term for an itinerant peddler n09908769 a chaplain in a prison n09908853 a man paid to drive a privately owned car n09908986 a woman chauffeur n09909060 a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); "a real character"; "a strange character"; "a friendly eccentric"; "the capable type"; "a mental case" n09909363 an actor who specializes in playing supporting roles n09909477 a witness who testifies under oath as to the good reputation of another person in the community where that person lives n09909660 a worker whose job is to make charcoal n09909760 a person committed to your care; "the teacher led her charges across the street" n09909929 the official temporarily in charge of a diplomatic mission in the absence of the ambassador n09910084 an enlisted man who handles his unit's administrative matters after hours n09910222 the driver of a chariot n09910374 a person who charms others (usually by personal attractiveness) n09910556 a British or Canadian accountant who is a member of a professional body that has a royal charter n09910719 one of the original members when an organization was founded n09910840 a stock market analyst who tries to predict market trends from graphs of recent prices of securities n09911051 a 19th century English reformer who advocated better social and economic conditions for working people n09911226 a human female employed to do housework; "the char will clean the carpet"; "I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write" n09911465 the mistress of a chateau or large country house n09911570 an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker n09911849 an extreme bellicose nationalist n09912075 a person with a prejudiced belief in the superiority of his or her own kind n09912243 someone who does not believe in the social or economic or political equality of men and women n09912431 a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women n09912598 a peddler of inferior goods n09912681 a miserly person n09912765 a Palestinian juvenile 10-15 years old who fights against the Israelis n09912907 a native or inhabitant of Chechnya n09912995 one who checks the correctness of something n09913110 an attendant who checks coats or baggage n09913240 a female checker n09913329 a spectator who shouts encouragement n09913455 someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event n09913593 an enthusiastic and vocal supporter; "he has become a cheerleader for therapeutic cloning" n09913741 someone who sells cheese n09913824 a scientist who specializes in chemistry n09915434 Egyptian Pharaoh of the 27th century BC who commissioned the Great Pyramid at Giza n09915577 a sweet innocent baby n09915651 a chess player of great skill n09915834 someone who plays the game of chess n09915964 someone who chews (especially someone who chews tobacco) n09916109 someone who dresses in a trendy fashionable way n09916209 the head of the police force in a county (or similar area) n09916348 the corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president) n09916601 the corporate executive having financial authority to make appropriations and authorize expenditures for a firm n09916788 the judge who presides over a supreme court n09917214 the senior officer of a service of the armed forces n09917345 a person with the senior noncommissioned naval rank n09917481 a member of the British Cabinet n09917593 a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster" n09918248 a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college" n09918554 an immature childish person; "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby!" n09918762 a member of a clan or tribe; "the children of Israel" n09918867 a prodigy whose talents are recognized at an early age; "Mozart was a child prodigy" n09919061 someone who cleans soot from chimneys n09919200 a therapist who practices chiropractic n09919297 a specialist in care for the feet n09919451 a dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect; "she was incensed that this chit of a girl should dare to make a fool of her in front of the class"; "she's a saucy chit" n09919690 a boy who sings in a choir n09919771 the musical director of a choir n09919899 an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; "he could win if he wasn't a choker" n09920106 (ancient Greece) leader of a group or festival; leader of a chorus n09920283 someone who creates new dances n09920771 a singer in a choir n09920901 a woman who dances in a chorus line n09921034 one who is the object of choice; who is given preference; "she was Mama's chosen" n09921168 someone who writes chronicles n09921291 a member of an indigenous people living on the Chukchi Peninsula n09921409 a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of n09921673 (Yiddish) a person characterized by chutzpa n09921792 (Christianity) any of about 70 theologians in the period from the 2nd to the 7th century whose writing established and confirmed official church doctrine; in the Roman Catholic Church some were later declared saints and became Doctor of the Church; the best known Latin Church Fathers are Ambrose, Augustine, Gregory the Great, and Jerome; those who wrote in Greek include Athanasius, Basil, Gregory Nazianzen, and John Chrysostom n09922485 a religious person who goes to church regularly n09922659 an officer in the Episcopal church who helps a parish priest with secular matters n09922799 a church official n09923003 a guide who conducts and informs sightseers n09923101 a smoker of cigarettes n09923186 a smoker of cigars n09923263 a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition n09923418 a person of no influence n09923561 an acrobat who performs acrobatic feats in a circus n09923673 a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community n09923996 the newspaper editor in charge of editing local news n09924106 an important municipal official n09924195 a financier who works in one of the banks in the City of London n09924313 a city dweller with sophisticated manners and clothing n09924437 a leader in municipal affairs n09924540 an engineer trained to design and construct and maintain public works (roads or bridges or harbors etc.) n09924742 a nonmilitary citizen n09924854 a libertarian who is actively concerned with the protection of civil liberties n09924996 a leader of the political movement dedicated to securing equal opportunity for members of minority groups n09925459 a public official who is a member of the civil service n09925592 someone who claims a benefit or right or title; "claimants of unemployment compensation"; "he was a claimant to the throne" n09925824 one who illegally occupies property to which another has a legal claim n09925953 someone who has the power of clairvoyance n09926088 someone who applauds n09926246 a musician who plays the clarinet n09926426 an artist who has created classic works n09926519 an artistic person who adheres to classicism n09926656 a student of ancient Greek and Latin n09926862 a person who creates classifications n09926991 a person suffering from claustrophobia n09927089 someone whose occupation is cleaning n09927305 the operator of dry-cleaning establishment n09927451 a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church n09928136 a clergyman or other person in religious orders n09928364 one who advocates clericalism n09928451 an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts) n09928845 an intellectual who is ostentatiously and irritatingly knowledgeable n09929005 a member of the Anasazi people living in the southwestern United States who built rock or adobe dwellings on ledges in the sides of caves n09929202 someone who is expert in climatology n09929298 someone who climbs as a sport; especially someone who climbs mountains; "the lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes" n09929577 a practitioner (of medicine or psychology) who does clinical work instead of laboratory experiments n09929770 a swindler who fleeces the victim n09929861 someone whose occupation is making or repairing fur garments n09929988 a worker preoccupied with the arrival of quitting time n09930102 someone whose occupation is making or repairing clocks and watches n09930257 (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game n09930464 a person who closes something; "whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up" n09930628 a negative term for a homosexual man who chooses not to reveal his sexual orientation n09930772 a merchant who sells men's clothing n09930876 a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior n09931165 a rude or vulgar fool n09931267 a person with poor motor coordination n09931418 a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.) n09931640 (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team n09931989 an assistant football coach in charge of the linemen n09932098 an assistant baseball coach in charge of pitchers n09932227 a craftsman who makes the bodies of motor vehicles n09932336 a man who drives a coach (or carriage) n09932429 someone who delivers coal n09932508 someone who works in a coal mine n09932616 someone who coasts n09932706 a resident of a coastal area n09932788 a member of a coastguard n09932892 a writer who collaborates with others in writing something n09933020 Australian term for a pal n09933098 a person who makes or repairs shoes n09933235 a person addicted to cocaine n09933324 a person who performs fellatio n09933411 a defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action n09933613 a secret agent who was one of the Navajos who devised and used a code based on their native language; the code was unbroken by the Japanese during World War II n09933842 used affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man n09933972 one of two or more beneficiaries of the same benefit n09934085 someone who is the first of two or more people to discover something n09934213 a female student at a coeducational college or university n09934337 a subordinate who performs an important but routine function; "he was a small cog in a large machine" n09934488 a cognitive scientist who studies the neurophysiological foundations of mental phenomena n09934647 a scientist who studies cognitive processes n09934774 a man hairdresser n09934846 a woman hairdresser n09934921 a skilled worker who coins or stamps money n09935107 someone who is a source of new words or new expressions n09935233 a maker of counterfeit coins n09935351 an aloof unemotional person n09935434 an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest; "the musician and the librettist were collaborators"; "sexual partners" n09935793 someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force n09935990 a person who is member of one's class or profession; "the surgeon consulted his colleagues"; "he sent e-mail to his fellow hackers" n09936215 an associate that one works with n09936362 a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes) n09936620 a person who collects things n09936825 an Irish girl n09936892 a student enrolled in a college or university n09937056 a student (or former student) at a college or university n09937250 a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general n09937489 any elderly pompous reactionary ultranationalistic person (after the cartoon character created by Sir David Low) n09937688 a resident of a colony n09937802 a believer in colonialism n09937903 someone who helps to found a colony n09938080 a lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music n09938272 the soldier who carries the standard of the unit in military parades or in battle n09938449 a ceremonial escort for the (regimental) colors n09938554 a sergeant in a color guard who carries one of the colors n09938672 a painter able to achieve special effects with color n09938851 a native or inhabitant of the city of Colossae in ancient Phrygia n09938991 a person of exceptional importance and reputation n09939154 a journalist who writes editorials n09939313 someone who fights (or is fighting) n09939827 airplane pilot who fights in an action between two military forces n09940026 a person who separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool n09940146 a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts n09940725 an actor in a comedy n09940818 a female comedian n09940987 a female actor in a comedy n09941089 someone with a promising future n09941172 a woman forced into prostitution for Japanese servicemen during World War II; "she wrote a book about her harsh experiences as a comfort woman" n09941383 someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others n09941571 a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain n09941787 the officer who holds the supreme command; "in the U.S. the president is the commander in chief" n09941964 an officer in command of a military unit n09942275 a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids n09942431 a writer who reports and analyzes events of the day n09942587 an illustrator who is supported by advertising n09942697 an official of the Communist Party who was assigned to teach party principles to a military unit n09942871 a uniformed doorman n09942970 a military officer holding a commission n09943239 a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marine Corps n09943541 a commissioned officer in the navy n09943811 a government administrator n09944022 a member of a commission n09944160 a member of a committee n09944337 a man who is a member of committee n09944430 a woman who is a member of a committee n09944529 an idler who spends much time on a couch (usually watching television) n09944677 a man who is a council member n09944763 a member of a council n09944931 a woman who is a council member n09945021 a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral n09945223 a person entitled to receive Communion n09945319 a socialist who advocates communism n09945603 a member of the communist party n09945745 someone who travels regularly from home in a suburb to work in a city n09945905 a friend who is frequently in the company of another; "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms" n09946278 a traveler who accompanies you n09946437 an employee whose first loyalty is to the company rather than to fellow workers n09946574 an operator who works for a company n09946672 anatomist who compares the anatomy of different animals n09946814 British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc n09946957 a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes) n09947127 someone makes things complex n09947232 someone who composes music as a profession n09949946 one who sets written material into type n09950150 a United States federal official who supervises expenditures and settles claims against the government n09950318 a United States federal official who regulates the national banks n09950457 a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things n09950728 someone trained in computer science and linguistics who uses computers for natural language processing n09950917 an authority on computers and computing n09951070 a scientist who specializes in the theory of computation and the design of computers n09951274 a person who uses computers for work or entertainment or communication or business n09951524 a fellow member of the Communist Party n09951616 someone who attends concerts n09951717 someone who holds or operates a concession n09951835 a collector and student of mollusc shells n09951953 a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter n09952163 someone who tries to bring peace n09952393 a woman who cohabits with an important man n09952539 the person who leads a musical group n09953052 the person who collects fares on a public conveyance n09953178 a trainer of athletes n09953275 a woman conductor n09953350 someone who makes candies and other sweets n09953483 someone who assists in a plot n09953615 a supporter of the Confederate States of America n09953775 a soldier in the Army of the Confederacy during the American Civil War n09953965 a member of a conference n09954081 a person on whom something is bestowed; "six honorary were conferred; the conferees were..." n09954246 someone who converses or confers (as in a conference) n09954355 a priest who hears confession and gives absolution n09954479 someone who confesses (discloses information damaging to themselves) n09954639 someone to whom private matters are confided n09954804 a female confidant n09954879 a swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim n09955015 a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud n09955406 a believer in the teachings of Confucius n09955517 a member of a congregation (especially that of a church or synagogue) n09955643 a member of the Congregational Church n09955781 a member of the United States House of Representatives n09955944 informal abbreviation of `representative' n09956035 a supplier (especially of narcotics) n09956147 (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship); "he has powerful connections" n09956387 an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts n09956578 someone who is victorious by force of arms n09956780 an adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century) n09957013 one who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience n09957156 a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas n09957523 a member of a Conservative Party n09957614 someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters) n09957834 someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct n09958133 a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England n09958292 a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism n09958447 the person to whom merchandise is delivered over n09958569 the person who delivers over or commits merchandise n09958724 the husband or wife of a reigning monarch n09958892 a member of a conspiracy n09959142 a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff n09959258 a police officer of the lowest rank n09959387 an advocate of constitutional government n09959527 a worker skilled in building offices or dwellings etc. n09959658 an artist of the school of constructivism n09959797 a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country n09960001 a person with pulmonary tuberculosis n09960117 a person who is in a position to give you special assistance; "he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor" n09960315 a person devoted to the contemplative life n09960417 a person of nearly the same age as another n09960545 an acrobat able to twist into unusual positions n09960688 someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things n09960891 (law) a party to a contract n09961012 the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps n09961198 a woman singer having a contralto voice n09961331 a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book n09961469 someone with a compulsive desire to exert control over situations and people n09961605 a person who is recovering from illness n09961739 the member of a group whose duty it is to convene meetings n09961889 someone who attends a convention n09961999 someone skilled at conversation n09962214 (medieval Spain and Portugal) a Jew or Moor who professed to convert to Christianity in order to avoid persecution or expulsion n09962414 a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief n09962612 a lawyer who 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a woman who works in a dairy n09988311 a man who works in a dairy n09988392 the owner or manager of a dairy n09988493 chief lama and once ruler of Tibet n09988597 a person who lives in the dales of northern England n09988703 someone who wastes time n09988918 a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia n09989045 informal terms for a (young) woman n09989168 a young unmarried woman n09989290 a woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady" n09989502 a performer who dances professionally n09990415 a person who participates in a social gathering arranged for dancing (as a ball) n09990690 someone who does clog dancing n09990777 a professional teacher of dancing n09990904 one of a pair of people who dance together n09991026 a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance n09991285 a wise and upright judge; "a Daniel come to judgment" -- Shakespeare n09991406 a male ballet dancer who is the partner of a ballerina n09991530 a reckless impetuous 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is a girl n09994400 a laborer who works by the day; for daily wages n09994520 a cleric ranking just below a priest in Christian churches; one of the Holy Orders n09994673 a Protestant layman who assists the minister n09994808 a woman deacon n09994878 a dead shot n09994943 someone who is no longer alive; "I wonder what the dead person would have done" n09995253 a reader capable of reading and interpreting illegible or obscure text n09995398 the kind of intellectual who converts messages from a code to plain text n09995573 a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) n09995757 hunter of deer n09995829 someone skilled at informal chitchat n09995925 someone who quits school before graduation n09996039 someone who withdraws from a social group or environment n09996149 a father who willfully defaults on his obligation to provide financial support for his offspring n09996304 a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way; "the deadheads on the payroll should be eased out as fast as possible" n09996481 a person with a severe auditory impairment n09996636 the person who distributes the playing cards in a card game n09996784 an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college n09996920 (Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals n09997068 a man who is the senior member of a group; "he is the dean of foreign correspondents" n09997212 a person who lowers the quality or character or value (as by adding cheaper metal to coins) n09997404 someone who engages in debate n09997622 a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt n09997834 a young woman making her debut into society n09997939 a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally or artistically) n09998101 someone who leads you to believe something that is not true n09998788 a member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor n09998907 someone who decorates n09999036 a diver in the deeper parts of the sea n09999135 one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel n09999443 a contestant who forfeits a match n09999532 someone who fails to meet a financial obligation n09999683 someone who fails to make a required appearance in court n09999795 someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions n10000007 a person who defecates n10000158 the lawyer representing the defendant n10000294 a contractor concerned with the development and manufacture of systems of defense n10000459 a person who believes that God created the universe and then abandoned it n10000616 a person who delays; to put off until later or cause to be late n10000787 a person appointed or elected to represent others n10000945 a young offender n10001058 a person who gives up or transfers money or goods n10001217 someone employed to make deliveries n10001481 a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices n10001647 a person who makes demands n10001764 a person with great powers and abilities n10001882 a woman whose sexual promiscuity places her outside respectable society n10002031 an advocate of democratic principles n10002151 a member of the Democratic Party n10002257 a scientist who studies the growth and density of populations and their vital statistics n10002477 someone extremely diligent or skillful; "he worked like a demon to finish the job on time"; "she's a demon at math" n10002644 someone who acts as if possessed by a demon n10002760 someone who participates in a public display of group feeling n10002982 someone who demonstrates an article to a prospective buyer n10003120 a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates the principles that are being taught n10003283 one who denies n10003476 a woman who supervises a den of Cub Scouts n10003575 someone who plays the role of a den mother; "he serves as den mother to all the freshmen in this dormitory"; "she's the den mother to new secretaries" n10003782 an assistant to a dentist n10003870 someone trained to provide preventive dental service (cleaning teeth or taking x-rays) n10004019 someone who makes dental appliances (bridges and dentures) n10004171 a dentist qualified to perform surgical procedures n10004282 a person qualified to practice dentistry n10004539 someone who leaves n10004718 the head of a department n10004804 a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support) n10005006 a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution n10005163 someone suffering psychological depression n10005280 an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent n10005548 someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies n10005721 a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others n10005934 a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) n10006081 a person without a home, job, or property n10006177 a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin n10006337 an ascetic 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desperate" n10008716 a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to; "a destroyer of the environment"; "jealousy was his undoer"; "uprooters of gravestones" n10009162 some held in custody n10009276 a police officer who investigates crimes n10009484 an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public n10009671 one who disparages or belittles the worth of something n10009926 any active agent who appears unexpectedly to solve an insoluble difficulty n10010062 someone who develops real estate (especially someone who prepares a site for residential or commercial use) n10010243 an ideological defector from the party line (especially from orthodox communism) n10010400 someone who takes the worse side just for the sake of argument n10010525 someone who worships devils n10010632 someone to whom property (especially realty) is devised by will n10010767 someone who devises real property in a will n10010864 someone who eats greedily or voraciously n10010977 someone who has diabetes n10011074 a doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis n10011360 a logician skilled in dialectic n10011486 someone who keeps a diary or journal n10011659 a person with any of the various forms of dichromacy n10011785 someone who is a detective n10011902 a ruler who is unconstrained by law n10012244 a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine n10012377 a person who diets n10012484 a specialist in the study of nutrition n10012713 someone who makes dies n10012815 a person who (or that which) differentiates n10012989 a laborer who digs n10013114 a stupid incompetent person n10013242 a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant) n10013399 a silly empty-headed person; "you would be a dingbat even to try it"; "yet here he was with an upper class dingbat who just happened to be married to his sister" n10013614 someone employed to provide service in a dining room n10013811 a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese n10013927 an official engaged in international negotiations n10014658 a person who deals tactfully with others n10014771 medical specialist whose competence has been certified by a diploma granted by an appropriate professional group n10014939 someone who controls resources and expenditures n10015215 someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show n10015485 member of a board of directors n10015607 the head of the United States Intelligence Community and director of the Central Intelligence Agency n10015792 a middle-aged man with lecherous inclinations n10015897 someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity) n10016103 someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another n10016954 a person who removes tangles; someone who takes something out of a tangled state n10017190 someone who washes dishes n10017272 a person who announces and plays popular recorded music n10017422 employee of a transportation company who controls the departures of vehicles 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man; "you lucky dog" n10023129 an employee of a municipal pound who is hired to round up stray dogs and cats n10023264 formerly the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa n10023381 a fighter pilot who engages in an aerial dogfights n10023506 someone who prevents you from enjoying something that they themselves have no need for n10023656 a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions n10023885 a worker who has to do all the unpleasant or boring jobs that no one else wants to do n10024025 an adult with a long narrow head n10024119 a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household n10024362 a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship n10024621 (Roman Catholic Church) a priest who is an honorary member of the papal household n10024784 a dominating woman (especially one who plays that role in a sadomasochistic sexual relationship) n10024937 a native or inhabitant of the Dominican Republic n10025060 a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson n10025195 a Spanish gentleman or nobleman n10025295 the head of an organized crime family n10025391 an adherent of Donatism n10025487 any successful womanizer (after the legendary profligate Spanish nobleman) n10025635 an Italian woman of rank n10025730 person who makes a gift of property n10026058 (medicine) someone who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person (the host) n10026261 any impractical idealist (after Cervantes' hero) n10026367 a person who responds `I don't know' in a public opinion poll; "70% in favor, 13% opposed and 17% don't-knows" n10026553 someone who guards an entrance n10026763 the lowest of the minor Holy Orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed by the Roman Catholic Church n10026976 someone who sleeps in any convenient place n10027105 an oldster in his dotage; someone whose age has impaired his intellect n10027246 someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially 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n10032987 someone who is dreaming n10033082 a wardrobe assistant for an actor n10033225 a person who dresses in a particular way; "she's an elegant dresser"; "he's a meticulous dresser" n10033412 someone who makes or mends dresses n10033572 someone who models dresses n10033663 a person who dribbles; "that baby is a dribbler; he needs a bib" n10033888 a basketball player who is dribbling the ball to advance it n10034020 a noncommissioned officer who instructs recruits in military marching and discipline n10034201 a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess) n10034614 a person who drinks liquids n10034785 someone whose talk is trivial drivel n10034906 the operator of a motor vehicle n10035314 a golfer who hits the golf ball with a driver n10035430 someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle n10035655 a football kicker who drops the ball and kicks it just as it reaches the ground n10035809 a laborer who is obliged to do menial work n10035952 a narcotics addict 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n10038226 an adherent of dualism n10038320 leader; "Mussolini was called Il Duce" n10038409 the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right n10038547 hunter of ducks n10038620 a British peer of the highest rank n10038778 a nobleman (in various countries) of high rank n10038929 a person who fights duels n10039164 a woman chaperon n10039271 an incompetent or clumsy person; "as a golfer he was only a duffer" n10039391 an ignorant or foolish person n10039569 a person who does not talk n10039663 a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence n10039946 a basketball player who is able to make dunk shots n10040049 an eater who dips food into a liquid before eating it; "he was a dunker--he couldn't eat a doughnut without a cup of coffee to dunk it in" n10040240 a counselor who admonishes frankly and sternly n10040344 a person who is markedly small n10040515 someone whose job is to dye cloth n10040617 a person who has dyslexia 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agency n10054975 a parent whose children have grown up and left home n10055085 a sorcerer or magician n10055181 a witch doctor who practices conjury n10055297 a female sorcerer or magician n10055410 a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive n10055566 a person who compiles information for encyclopedias n10055730 a heavy person with a soft and rounded body n10055847 an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force); "a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies" n10056103 someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people n10056398 (football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage; "the end managed to hold onto the pass" n10056611 a man at one end of a row of people n10056719 a man at one end of line of performers in a minstrel show; carries on humorous dialogue with the interlocutor n10056914 physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system n10057114 a dentist 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and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity n10059904 a zoologist who studies insects n10060075 one who enters a competition n10060175 someone who enters; "new entrants to the country must go though immigration procedures" n10060352 someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it n10060621 someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution n10060904 an environmentalist who belongs to the Green Party n10061043 a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador n10061195 a person who is trained in or engaged in enzymology n10061323 the governor or prefect of an eparchy in ancient Greece n10061431 a bishop or metropolitan in charge of an eparchy in the Eastern Church n10061554 a resident of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus n10061656 a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) n10061882 a medical scientist who studies the transmission and control of epidemic diseases n10062042 an inferior imitator of some distinguished writer or artist of musician n10062176 a person who has epilepsy n10062275 a member of the Episcopal church n10062385 a specialist in epistemology n10062492 a personal attendant of the British royal family n10062594 an official charged with the care of the horses of princes or nobles n10062716 an erotic person n10062785 someone who gains access by the use of ladders n10062905 someone who escapes n10062996 a person who escapes into a world of fantasy n10063177 an entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping n10063340 a theologian who specializes in eschatology n10063461 an attendant who is employed to accompany someone n10063635 a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (`eaters of raw flesh') but they call themselves the Inuit (`the people') n10063919 someone employed to spy on another country or business competitor n10064046 a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name n10064229 (Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood n10064405 a writer of literary works n10064537 one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature n10064669 a philosopher who specializes in the nature of beauty n10064831 a worker skilled in giving beauty treatments (manicures and facials etc.) n10064977 someone who etches n10065066 a philosopher who specializes in ethics n10065261 the ruler of a province (as in the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire) or certain religious rulers with secular authority; "the election of Makarios III to archbishop gave him the status of the ethnarch of Cyprus" n10065547 a person who is a member of an ethnic group n10065643 an anthropologist who does ethnography n10065758 an anthropologist who studies ethnology n10065911 a zoologist who studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats n10066059 a specialist in the etiology of diseases n10066206 a student enrolled in (or graduated from) Eton College n10066314 a lexicographer who specializes in etymology n10066452 a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction; "eunuchs guarded the harem" n10066624 a person who has been evacuated from a dangerous place n10066732 an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality n10067011 a preacher of the Christian gospel n10067305 (when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John n10067600 someone who plans social events as a profession (usually for government or corporate officials) n10067793 the ordinary person n10067867 a person who believes in organic evolution n10067968 an investigator who observes carefully; "the examiner searched for clues" n10068234 someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications n10068425 a viceroy who governed a large province in the Roman Empire n10068537 a bishop in eastern Christendom who holds a place below a patriarch but above a metropolitan n10068682 a bishop in one of several Eastern Orthodox Churches in North America n10068804 a thinker who considers carefully and thoroughly n10068928 a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by `Your' or `His' or `Her'; "Your Excellency" n10069120 one whose business is to exchange the money of one country for that of another country n10069296 a performer (usually of musical works) n10069427 an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant n10069645 a person responsible for the administration of a business n10069869 the officer second in command n10069981 a secretary having administrative duties and responsibilities n10070108 a vice president holding executive power n10070219 a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will n10070377 a woman executor n10070449 a person skilled in exegesis (especially of religious texts) n10070563 someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see n10070711 someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention n10070942 someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals n10071139 a person who is expelled from home or country by authority n10071332 a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country; "American expatriates" n10071557 a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable n10071912 a dentist specializing in the extraction of teeth n10072054 someone who practices exorcism n10072187 one of the minor orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed in the Roman Catholic Church n10072346 a witness who has knowledge not normally possessed by the average person concerning the topic that he is to testify about n10072546 a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically n10072708 someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose) n10073634 a businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale) n10073762 a person who explains n10073851 an artist who is an adherent of expressionism n10073992 a person who edits a text by removing obscene or offensive words or passages; "Thomas Bowdler was a famous expurgator" n10074249 a person who was formerly a spouse n10074339 someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects) n10074578 a nonresident doctor or medical student; connected with a hospital but not living there n10074735 a person who holds extreme views n10074841 (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings n10075063 a strikingly beautiful woman; "she was a statuesque redheaded eyeful" n10075185 a person who wears spectacles in order to see better n10075299 a spectator who can describe what happened n10075416 a member of the Fabian Society in Britain n10075529 a person who tells or invents fables n10075693 someone who makes progress easier n10075802 a servant employed to do a variety of jobs n10075899 a person who subscribes to a variety of fads n10076033 offensive term for an openly homosexual man n10076224 a generous benefactor n10076307 a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man n10076483 a Spanish member of General Franco's political party n10076604 a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry n10076778 a person who falls; "one of them was safe but they were unable to save the faller"; "a faller among thieves" n10076957 someone who falsifies n10077106 a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support n10077278 a general practitioner who treats all the family members n10077394 a man whose family is of major importance in his life n10077504 a close attendant (as to a scholar) n10077593 an ardent follower and admirer n10077879 a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause); "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject"--Winston Churchill n10078131 a person having a strong liking for something n10078333 a woman's lover n10078415 a creator of fantasies n10078529 someone who predicts the future n10078643 a paying (taxi) passenger n10078719 a boy who has grown up on a farm n10078806 a person who operates a farm n10079210 a woman working on a farm n10079310 a girl who has grown up on a farm n10079399 a hired hand on a farm n10079677 a person who shoes horses n10079769 a person of Iranian descent; "many Farsi emigrated to India near Bombay" n10079893 an adherent of fascism or other right-wing authoritarian views n10080117 an Italian fascist under Mussolini n10080206 someone who advises you about fashionable clothing n10080337 a person who fastens or makes fast; "he found the door fastened and wondered who the fastener was" n10080508 anyone who submits to the belief that they are powerless to change their destiny n10080784 a wealthy and privileged person n10080869 a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father); "his father was born in Atlanta" n10081204 `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military n10081456 a person who holds an important or distinguished position in some organization; "the tennis fathers ruled in her favor"; "the city fathers endorsed the proposal" n10081670 a man who takes over all the functions of the real father n10081842 a man (often a powerful or influential man) who arouses emotions usually felt for your real father and with whom you identify psychologically n10082043 the father of your spouse n10082146 a rotund individual n10082299 an excessively polite and well-dressed boy n10082423 a member of a group of French painters who followed fauvism n10082562 a United States politician favored mainly in his or her home state n10082687 a professional boxer who weighs between 123 and 126 pounds n10082805 weighs 126-139 pounds n10082886 an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 126 pounds n10082997 an advocate of federalism n10083097 a member of a former political party in the United States that favored a strong centralized federal government n10083264 an agricultural laborer in Arab countries n10083358 an informal form of address for a man; "Say, fellow, what are you doing?"; "Hey buster, what's up?" n10083526 a member of a learned society; "he was elected a fellow of the American Physiological Association" n10083677 a communist sympathizer (but not a member of the Communist Party) n10083823 a woman who is an aristocrat n10084043 a child who is female n10084181 a person's sister n10084295 a youthful female person; "the baby was a girl"; "the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle" n10084635 a supporter of feminism n10085101 a dealer in stolen property n10085217 someone skilled at fencing n10085344 a person who won't take sides in a controversy n10085449 a man who operates a ferry n10085548 one who engages in fetishism (especially of a sexual nature) n10085736 a man of rank in the ancient regime n10085869 a man who is engaged to be married n10085970 a woman who is engaged to be married n10086074 a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary; "it is illegal for a fiduciary to misappropriate money for personal gain" n10086383 a member of the cricket team that is fielding rather than batting n10086568 a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat n10086744 a football official n10086821 an officer holding the highest rank in the army n10087080 an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel n10087255 a member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader n10087434 a military or naval pilot of fighter planes n10087574 a clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization n10087736 a party who files a notice with a law court n10087868 a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes n10088101 a parent who murders his own son or daughter n10088200 the person who directs the making of a film n10088390 a producer of motion pictures n10089484 a star who plays leading roles in the cinema n10089615 a deceiver who uses crafty misleading methods n10089779 a contestant who reaches the final stages of a competition n10089892 the minister responsible for state finances n10090020 a person skilled in large scale financial transactions n10090498 someone who is the first to observe something n10090745 someone who comes upon something after searching n10090864 a specialist in identifying fingerprints n10091012 someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police n10091256 a researcher who works in the field n10091349 the head of a fire department n10091450 a performer who pretends to swallow fire n10091564 a belligerent grouch n10091651 a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires n10091861 an official who is responsible for the prevention and investigation of fires n10091997 someone who walks barefoot on burning coals n10092098 an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest n10092299 (during World War II in Britain) someone whose duty was to watch for fires caused by bombs dropped from the air n10092488 (baseball) the person who plays first base n10092643 the offspring who came first in the order of birth n10092794 the wife of a chief executive n10092880 the leading woman in an art or profession n10092978 a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a 2nd lieutenant and below a captain n10093167 someone convicted for the first time n10093264 someone habitually a spectator at the openings of theatrical productions n10093396 one who is first-rate n10093475 a sergeant in the Army above the rank of staff sergeant and below master sergeant n10093658 someone whose occupation is catching fish n10093818 someone who sells fish n10093908 someone who fits a garment to a particular person n10094046 someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee) n10094236 the captain of a flagship n10094320 a person who whips himself as a religious penance n10094444 a person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification n10094584 a senior naval officer above the rank of captain n10094782 a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer n10094954 a priest who served a particular deity in ancient Rome n10095061 a soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation n10095265 a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver n10095420 a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress n10095550 someone who enjoys transient success but then fails n10095664 a policeman who patrols a given region n10095769 an associate who shares an apartment with you n10095869 a person who uses flattery n10096016 an admiral of the highest rank n10096126 a female fool n10096217 someone who travels by air n10096375 the flight crewman responsible for mechanical operation while in flight n10096508 a medical officer specializing in aviation medicine n10096620 a swimmer who floats in the water n10096725 a voter who votes illegally at different polling places in the same election n10096855 an employee who is reassigned from job to job as needed n10096964 a torturer who flogs or scourges (especially an official whose duty is to whip offenders) n10097154 the legislator who organizes his party's strategy n10097262 an employee of a retail store who supervises sales personnel and helps with customer problems; "a floorwalker is called a shopwalker in Britain" n10097477 someone who is unsuccessful n10097590 a native or resident of Florence, Italy n10097705 someone who grows and deals in flowers; "the florist made up an attractive bouquet" n10097842 a young girl who carries flowers in a (wedding) procession n10097995 a woman who sells flowers in the street n10098092 a person of unquestioning obedience n10098245 someone who plays the flute n10098388 a debtor who flees to avoid paying n10098517 an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 112 pounds n10098624 weighs no more than 115 pounds n10098710 a personal enemy; "they had been political foes for years" n10098862 someone who does folk dances n10099002 a folk writer who composes in verse n10099093 a singer of folk songs n10099278 a writer of folktales n10099375 a person who accepts the leadership of another n10100124 someone who travels behind or pursues another n10100314 a molester who touches the intimate parts of the victim; "the woman charged that her jailer was a fondler"; "not all fondlers are sexual perverts" n10100514 a person who adheres briefly to different diets n10100620 a person who manufactures food products n10100761 a person who lacks good judgment n10101078 a member of a surveillance team who works on foot or rides as a passenger n10101202 a coach of football players n10101308 a football player who has achieved a reputation for success n10101427 an official who enforces the rules at a football game n10101634 an athlete who plays American football n10101981 a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores n10102130 a highwayman who robs on foot n10102222 someone who hunts for food and provisions; "in Japan a fungus forager can earn a good living" n10102369 a person from whom you are descended n10102506 someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge) n10102800 the founder of a family; "keep the faith of our forefathers" n10102969 person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group; "our forefathers brought forth a great nation" n10103155 a woman ancestor n10103228 a spy for a foreign country n10103315 a journalist who sends news reports and commentary from a foreign country for publication or broadcast n10103485 a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country n10103794 a government minister for foreign relations n10103921 someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group n10104064 a person who exercises control and makes decisions; "he is his own boss now" n10104209 a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman" n10104487 a man who is foreperson of a jury n10104592 the presiding member of the jury and the one who speaks on their behalf n10104756 someone trained in forestry n10104888 a woman in charge of a group of workers n10104983 a woman who is foreperson of a jury n10105085 someone who makes copies illegally n10105260 someone who operates a forge n10105359 a person who seeks wealth through marriage n10105462 a person who foretells your personal future n10105618 a miner who took part in the California gold rush in 1849 n10105733 the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey n10105906 your foster brother is a male who is not a son of your parents but who is raised by your parents n10106080 a child who is raised by foster parents n10106242 someone who is raised as a daughter although not related by birth n10106387 a man who is a foster parent n10106509 a woman who is a foster parent and raises another's child n10106642 a nurse who raises another woman's child as her own n10106752 a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child n10106995 your foster sister is a female who is not a daughter of your parents but who is raised by your parents n10107173 someone who is raised as a son although not related by birth n10107303 a person who founds or establishes some institution; "George Washington is the father of his country" n10107604 a member of the Constitutional Convention that drafted the United States Constitution in 1787 n10107778 a worker who makes metal castings n10107883 a child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown n10108018 a woman founder n10108089 someone who has run the mile in less that 4 minutes n10108240 someone who hunts wild birds for food n10108348 a mounted hunter who follows the hounds in pursuit of a fox n10108464 someone who writes a new law or plan; "the framers of the Constitution" n10108606 someone who makes frames (as for pictures) n10108719 an admirer of France and everything French n10108832 a person who hates France and everything French n10108937 a sharpshooter (in the French army) n10109050 a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth n10109197 either of two twins who developed from two separate fertilized eggs n10109342 a person who murders their brother or sister n10109443 a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed n10109662 someone acting freely or even irresponsibly n10109826 (sports) a professional athlete who is free to sign a contract to play for any team n10109985 a person who has been freed from slavery n10110093 one of an interracial group of civil rights activists who rode buses through parts of the South in order to protest racial segregation n10110287 the owner of a freehold n10110421 a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them n10110731 someone who gratifies physical appetites (especially for food and drink) with more than the usual freedom n10110893 someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others n10111023 a person who is not a serf or a slave n10111144 a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love n10111358 an advocate of unrestricted international trade n10111463 an employee of a freight carrier who directs the receipt and delivery of goods n10111601 someone who teaches French n10111688 a first-year undergraduate n10111779 a person who follows the basic theories or practices of Sigmund Freud n10111903 a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms n10112129 a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work n10112434 a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict n10112591 a person you know well and regard with affection and trust; "he was my best friend at the university" n10113072 a man who lives on the frontier n10113249 a woman who lives on the frontier n10113362 a member of the House of Commons who is a minister in the government or who holds an official position in an opposition party n10113583 a person used as a cover for some questionable activity n10113753 a competitor thought likely to win n10113869 someone who masturbates by rubbing against another person (as in a crowd) n10113997 a person who sells fruit n10114114 someone who grows fruit commercially n10114209 a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman; "she got a reputation as a frump"; "she's a real dog" n10114384 a cook who specializes in fried foods n10114476 a stupid despised man n10114550 someone who engages in sexual intercourse n10114662 a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance; "you may accuse me of being and old fuddy-duddy trying to stop young people having fun" n10114897 someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice n10115082 someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops" n10115271 a leader and organizer and spokesman (especially a political leader); "a fugleman for the radical right" n10115430 (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team n10115603 a workman who fulls (cleans and thickens) freshly woven cloth for a living n10115748 a professor of the highest rank n10115840 someone whose job is to fumigate n10115946 an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope n10116093 a person with some ability to read and write but not enough for daily practical needs n10116246 an adherent of functionalism n10116370 a supporter of fundamentalism n10116478 someone who solicits financial contributions n10116579 (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket n10116702 a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) will be fulfilled in the future n10116905 a restless seeker after amusement or social companionship n10117017 a person who delights in designing or building or using gadgets n10117154 an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set n10117267 someone who writes comic material for public performers n10117415 a comedian who uses gags n10117511 a person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits); "she was clearly the gainer in that exchange" n10117739 a person who gains weight n10117851 alliterative term for girl (or woman) n10117957 an inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ) n10118113 a slave condemned to row in a galley n10118208 a person who deserves to be hanged n10118301 a disreputable or clumsy man n10118382 a leader who stimulates and excites people to action n10118587 a skilled worker who coats iron or steel with zinc n10118743 a musician who performs upon the viola da gamba n10118844 a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events n10119200 someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement n10119351 a person employed to take care of game and wildlife n10119491 the teacher in charge of games at a school n10119609 a girl of impish appeal n10119685 a homeless girl who roams the streets n10119775 a laborer in a railroad maintenance gang n10119874 the foreman of a work gang n10119953 (Black English) a member of a youth gang n10120085 a criminal who is a member of gang n10120330 someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse n10120533 someone who takes care of a garden n10120671 someone employed to work in a garden n10120816 a person who makes garments n10121026 someone who cuts cloth etc. to measure in making garments n10121144 a wage earner who is served with a garnishment n10121246 someone who kills by strangling n10121467 a boring person who talks a great deal about uninteresting topics n10121595 a workman who installs and repairs gas fixtures and appliances n10121714 someone employed by a gas company n10121800 a physician who specializes in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract n10121952 someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying n10122128 someone who controls access to something; "there are too many gatekeepers between the field officers and the chief" n10122300 a person who gathers; "they were a society of hunters and gatherers" n10122441 a cowboy of the South American pampas n10122531 a spectator who stares stupidly without intelligent awareness n10122645 a homosexual man n10122765 a journalist who writes for a gazette n10122858 a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing n10123026 one who cuts and shapes precious stones n10123122 a French policeman n10123214 an expert in genealogy n10123312 a native or resident of Geneva n10123415 a native or resident of Genoa n10123517 a painter of scenes from everyday life n10123615 a carnival performer who does disgusting acts n10123711 a man who is (usually) old and/or eccentric n10123844 a general officer of the highest rank n10125561 the head of a religious order or congregation n10125697 the highest ranking manager n10125786 officers in the Army or Air Force or Marines above the rank of colonel n10126009 a physician who is not a specialist but treats all illnesses n10126177 someone who originates or causes or initiates something; "he was the generator of several complaints" n10126424 a biologist who specializes in genetics n10126708 a natural father or mother n10126806 an ancestor in the direct line n10126926 someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality; "Mozart was a child genius"; "he's smart but he's no Einstein" n10127186 informal abbreviation of `gentleman' n10127273 a man of refinement n10127420 one of 40 gentlemen who attend the British sovereign on state occasions n10127555 an expert on geography n10127689 a specialist in geology n10127916 one who practices geomancy n10128016 a mathematician specializing in geometry n10128163 someone who teaches geometry n10128254 a specialist in the study of Germanic language or culture or literature n10128381 a specialist in gerontology n10128519 a geologist who uses physical principles to study the properties of the earth n10128748 a writer who gives the credit of authorship to someone else n10128909 someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful n10129133 a very large person; impressive in size or qualities n10129338 the idealized American girl of the 1890s as pictured by C. D. 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"a guru of genomics" n10152889 each of the first ten leaders of the Sikh religion n10153009 a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.) n10153155 (British slang) boss n10153266 someone who drinks heavily (especially alcoholic beverages); "he's a beer guzzler every night" n10153414 an informal term for a youth or man; "a nice guy"; "the guy's only doing it for some doll" n10153594 an athlete who is skilled in gymnastics n10153724 member of a Hindu sect practicing gymnosophy (especially nudism) n10153865 someone who spends all leisure time playing sports or working out in a gymnasium or health spa n10154013 a specialist in gynecology n10154186 a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America) n10154601 one who works hard at boring tasks n10154740 a mediocre and disdained writer n10154871 a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; 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a person who is not a Christian (especially a Muslim) n10166762 a workman who heaves freight or bulk goods (especially at a dockyard) n10166902 an influential person who works hard to promote the causes they are interested in n10167042 a professional boxer who weighs more than 190 pounds n10167152 a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds n10167252 an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds n10167361 an actor who plays villainous roles n10167448 linguist specializing in the Hebrew language n10167565 someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objections n10167740 a gardener who takes care of and trims hedges n10167838 someone who counterbalances one transaction (as a bet) against another in order to protect against loss n10168012 a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer n10168183 someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures n10168368 a follower of the thought of Hegel n10168457 a type of primitive man who lived in Europe n10168584 a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another n10168837 an heir whose right to an inheritance cannot be defeated if that person outlives the ancestor n10169008 the person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate n10169147 a female heir n10169241 a person who expects to inherit but whose right can be defeated by the birth of a nearer relative n10169419 a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man); 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God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah but chose to spare Lot and his family who were told to flee without looking back at the destruction n10273906 (Old Testament) when God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot and his family were told to flee without looking back; Lot's wife was disobedient and was immediately changed into a pillar of salt n10274173 a successful womanizer; a man who behaves selfishly in his sexual relationships with women n10274318 a person who causes trouble by speaking indiscreetly n10274474 a man who idles about in the lounges of hotels and bars in search of women who would support him n10274639 an awkward stupid person n10274815 an undergraduate who is not yet a senior n10274985 an infant born weighing less than 5.5 pounds (2500 grams) regardless of gestational age; "a low-birth-weight infant is at risk for developing lack of oxygen during labor" n10275249 a native of the Lowlands of Scotland n10275395 a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) n10275534 a member of the Lubavitch movement; a follower of Chabad Hasidism n10275676 one of the 19th century English workmen who destroyed laborsaving machinery that they thought would cause unemployment n10275848 any opponent of technological progress n10275940 someone who races the luge n10276045 a person who fells trees n10276238 a celebrity who is an inspiration to others; "he was host to a large gathering of luminaries" n10276477 a taxonomist who classifies organisms into large groups on the basis of major characteristics n10276659 a person regarded very fondly; "the light of my life" n10276764 an insane person n10276942 an archaic term for a lunatic n10277027 a person with a mania for setting things on fire n10277132 someone who is eating lunch n10277231 someone who moves forward suddenly (as in fencing) n10277352 someone waiting in concealment n10277509 a craftsman who makes stringed instruments (as lutes or guitars or violins) n10277638 a musician who plays the lute n10277815 follower of Lutheranism n10277912 a person who writes the words for songs n10278128 informal terms for a mother n10278263 a British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms; "Yankee Doodle stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni" n10278456 an official who carries a mace of office n10278568 a follower of Machiavelli's principles n10278666 an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine" n10278805 a politician who belongs to a small clique that controls a political party for private rather than public ends n10279018 a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools n10279219 a male exhibiting or characterized by machismo n10279317 a native of Sunderland n10279392 an economist who specializes in macroeconomics n10279540 (an Irish term of address expressing affection) darling n10279669 a woman who runs a house of prostitution n10279778 title used for a married Frenchwoman n10279867 a singer of madrigals n10279964 a woman lunatic n10280034 an unnaturally frenzied or distraught woman n10280130 an artist of consummate skill; "a master of the violin"; "one of the old masters" n10280364 a member of the Mafia crime syndicate in the United States n10280495 a member of the Sicilian Mafia n10280598 a reformed prostitute n10280674 someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience n10280945 a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses) n10281176 a person of distinguished rank or appearance n10281276 someone who collects things that have been discarded by others n10281432 a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians n10281546 a magician or sorcerer of ancient times n10281637 a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja n10281770 a great rani; a princess in India or the wife of a maharaja n10281896 (Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage n10282014 (Islam) a messianic leader who (according to popular Muslim belief) will appear before the end of the world and restore justice and religion n10282262 an adherent of Mahdism n10282374 the driver and keeper of an elephant n10282482 an unmarried girl (especially a virgin) n10282672 a female domestic n10282845 an unmarried aunt n10282920 a person who mails something n10283037 a man who delivers the mail n10283170 a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain n10283366 a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject; "she is a linguistics major" n10283546 the chief steward or butler of a great household n10283663 a general officer ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general n10283824 leader of the majority party in a legislature n10283931 a member of a major-league baseball team n10284064 a person who makes things n10284763 a zoologist specializing in the study of mollusks n10284871 a newcomer to Hawaii n10284965 a person who is discontented or disgusted n10285135 a man who is an aristocrat n10285313 a youthful male person; "the baby was a boy"; "she made the boy brush his teeth every night"; "most soldiers are only boys in uniform" n10285762 someone who transgresses; someone who violates a law or command; "the way of transgressors is hard" n10285938 a child who is male n10286084 a sibling who is male n10286200 one guilty of malfeasance n10286282 the leader of a town or community in some parts of Asia Minor and the Indian subcontinent; "maliks rule the hinterland of Afghanistan under the protection of warlords" n10286539 someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity n10286749 a believer in Malthusian theory n10286855 a maker of malt n10286989 one skilled in the study of mammals n10287082 an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S. n10287213 an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman); "there were two women and six men on the bus" n10288516 a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman; "she takes good care of her man" n10288763 an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent); "the army will make a man of you" n10288964 any handsome young man n10289039 the generic use of the word to refer to any human being; "it was every man for himself" n10289176 a male subordinate; "the chief stationed two men outside the building"; "he awaited word from his man in Havana" n10289338 adviser to business about efficient management practices n10289462 a woman manager n10289534 the editor in charge of all editorial activities of a newspaper or magazine n10289671 a high public official of imperial China n10289766 any high government official or bureaucrat n10289863 a member of an elite intellectual or cultural group n10289969 the recipient of a mandate n10290099 an authority who issues a mandate n10290223 a member of a small Gnostic sect that originated in Jordan and survives in Iraq and who believes that John the Baptist was the Messiah n10290422 a person skilled in maneuvering n10290541 a person who has an obsession with or excessive enthusiasm for something n10290684 a person afflicted with manic-depressive illness n10290813 an adherent of Manichaeism n10290919 a beautician who cleans and trims and polishes the fingernails n10291110 a person who handles things manually n10291240 a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; "she was too fat to be a mannequin" n10291469 a heavily armed and mounted soldier in medieval times n10291580 a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal n10291730 a single individual; "every man jack" n10291822 someone inclined to act first and think later n10291942 a man devoted to literary or scholarly activities n10292052 a man who is wealthy n10292192 a man servant n10292316 someone who manufactures something n10292622 an advocate of Maoism n10292714 a person who can read maps; "he is a good map-reader" n10292824 a guerrilla fighter in the French underground in World War II n10292969 someone who participates in long-distance races (especially in marathons) n10293172 someone who attacks in search of booty n10293332 walks with regular or stately step n10293502 an inhabitant of a border district n10293590 a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess n10293773 the wife or widow of a marquis n10293861 a German nobleman ranking above a count (corresponding in rank to a British marquess) n10294020 the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany n10294139 a member of the United States Marine Corps n10294318 a soldier who serves both on shipboard and on land n10294421 a naval officer responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship's engines n10294602 a man who serves as a sailor n10294953 someone skilled in shooting n10295190 a person who is stranded (as on an island); "when the tide came in I was a maroon out there" n10295371 a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl n10295479 nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count n10295597 (medieval Spain and Portugal) a disparaging term for a Jew who converted to Christianity in order to avoid persecution but continued to practice their religion secretly n10295819 a person who is married; "we invited several young marrieds" n10295951 a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law n10296176 (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank n10296444 someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms n10296618 one who suffers for the sake of principle n10296832 one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion n10297140 an advocate of Marxism n10297234 a person or animal that is adopted by a team or other group as a symbolic figure n10297367 someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment n10297531 a craftsman who works with stone or brick n10297655 a scholar who is expert on the Masorah (especially one of the Jewish scribes who contributed to the Masorah) n10297841 a participant in a masquerade n10297983 someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation n10298202 a male massager n10298271 a female massager n10298343 a person who is responsible for the deaths of many victims in a single incident n10298482 an authority qualified to teach apprentices n10298647 directs the work of others n10298798 someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution n10298912 an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship n10299125 the senior petty officer; responsible for discipline aboard ship n10299250 a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) n10299583 a senior noncommissioned officer in the Army or Marines n10299700 a person who practices masturbation n10299875 someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others n10300041 the officer below the master on a commercial ship n10300154 informal term for a friend of the same sex n10300303 the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner); "he loved the mare and all her mates"; "camels hate leaving their mates" n10300500 an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously n10300654 a person judged suitable for admission or employment; "he was university material"; "she was vice-presidential material" n10300829 someone who thinks that nothing exists but physical matter n10300963 someone with great regard for material possessions n10301089 a witness whose testimony is both relevant to the matter at issue and required in order to resolve the matter n10301261 a person skilled in mathematics n10302446 someone who teaches mathematics n10302576 a female head of a family or tribe n10302700 a feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons) n10302816 a person who murders their mother n10302905 someone who has been admitted to a college or university n10303037 a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified n10303186 a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution n10303310 a wardress in a prison n10303385 a married woman serving as the attendant to the bride at a wedding n10303513 a fighter who batters the opponent; "Jack Dempsey was called a mauler" n10303654 someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action n10303814 the head of a city government n10304018 a woman mayor n10304086 the wife of a mayor n10304160 the girl chosen queen of a May Day festival n10304278 a person of mean disposition n10304383 a person who makes measurements n10304505 a wholesaler in the meat-packing business n10304650 a person trained to design and construct machines n10304783 a philosopher who subscribes to the doctrine of mechanism n10304914 (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament n10305062 someone who has won a medal n10305192 an officious annoying person who interferes with others n10305391 someone who advises about the use of communication media n10305523 a person trained to assist medical professionals n10305635 a medical practitioner in the armed forces n10305802 someone who practices medicine n10306004 a scientist who studies disease processes n10306181 a student in medical school n10306279 someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead; "he consulted several mediums" n10306496 a pathological egotist n10306595 someone subject to melancholia n10306716 an Orthodox Christian or Uniate Christian belonging to the patriarchate of Alexandria or Antioch or Jerusalem n10306890 an eastern Christian in Egypt or Syria who adheres to the Orthodox faith as defined by the council of Chalcedon in 451 and as accepted by the Byzantine emperor n10307114 a worker who melts substances (metal or wax etc.) n10307234 one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization); "only members will be admitted"; "a member of the faculty"; "she was introduced to all the members of his family" n10308066 a person who is not a member n10308168 a member of a governing board n10308275 a member of a clan n10308394 someone who is a member of a club n10308504 a person who learns by rote n10308653 a follower of Mendelism n10308732 a skilled worker who mends or repairs things n10308938 a domestic servant n10309009 a decent responsible person with admirable characteristics n10309147 a Russian member of the liberal minority group that advocated gradual reform and opposed the Bolsheviks before and during the Russian Revolution n10309347 a speaker who refers to something briefly or incidentally n10309496 a wise and trusted guide and advisor n10309614 a person hired to fight for another country than their own n10309785 a dealer in textiles (especially silks) n10309896 a businessperson engaged in retail trade n10310404 a member of the Merovingian dynasty n10310516 (Yiddish) a crazy fool n10310647 a feudal lord who was lord to his own tenants on land held from a superior lord n10310783 a member of one of the various peoples inhabiting Mesoamerica n10310903 a person with a well-developed muscular body n10311021 a person who carries a message n10311243 a messenger who bears or presents; "a bearer of good tidings" n10311375 a boy who earns money by running errands n10311506 (nautical) an associate with whom you share meals in the same mess (as on a ship) n10311661 a woman of mixed racial ancestry (especially mixed European and Native American ancestry) n10311823 a person of mixed racial ancestry (especially mixed European and Native American ancestry) n10311995 a fan of heavy metal music n10312077 an engineer trained in the extraction and refining and alloying and fabrication of metals n10312287 a specialist who studies processes in the earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions n10312491 policewoman who is assigned to write parking tickets n10312600 a follower of Wesleyanism as practiced by the Methodist Church n10312773 a follower of Wesleyanism n10312890 an alien who paid a fee to reside in an ancient Greek city n10313000 a person in western Canada who is of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry n10313146 a person who lives in a metropolis n10313239 in the Eastern Orthodox Church this title is given to a position between bishop and patriarch; equivalent to archbishop in western Christianity n10313441 a soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto n10313580 a specialist in microbiology n10313724 an economist who specializes in microeconomics n10313872 a scientist who specializes in research with the use of microscopes n10314054 a man who is roughly between 45 and 65 years old n10314182 someone who is neither a highbrow nor a lowbrow n10314305 a professional boxer who weighs between 155 and 160 pounds n10314422 a wrestler who weighs 172-192 pounds n10314517 an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 165 pounds n10314627 a Parisian salesgirl n10314703 a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training n10314836 a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies n10314952 traveler who moves from one region or country to another n10315217 the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno n10315382 an English noblewoman n10315456 a native or inhabitant of Milan n10315561 a runner in a one-mile race n10315730 a braggart soldier (a stock figure in comedy) n10315837 a militant reformer n10316013 a person who advocates war or warlike policies n10316164 a military officer who serves as an adviser to the troops of an allied nation n10316360 an attache who is a specialist in military matters n10316527 a chaplain in one of the military services n10316683 the head of a government established by the military (as in a defeated country) n10316862 a leader of military forces n10317007 any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command; "an officer is responsible for the lives of his men" n10317500 a member of the military police who polices soldiers and guards prisoners n10317717 a member of the militia; serves only during emergencies n10317884 someone who delivers milk n10317963 the responsible official at a mill that is under absentee ownership n10318087 someone who works in a mill (especially a grain mill) n10318193 a girl who works in a mill n10318293 a workman in a mill or factory n10318414 a person who believes in the coming of the millennium (a time of great peace and prosperity) n10318607 a woman millionaire n10318686 a workman who designs or erects mills and milling machinery n10318802 a term of address for an English lord n10318892 an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression n10319163 someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress) n10319313 someone (usually in totalitarian countries) who is assigned to watch over foreign visitors; "I turned around and there, a few hundred feet away, was our government minder, Li Wong Su, huffing and puffing toward us" n10319580 a magician who seems to discern the thoughts of another person (usually by clever signals from an accomplice) n10319796 laborer who works in a mine n10319996 a scientist trained in mineralogy n10320106 someone who paints tiny pictures in great detail n10320230 a practitioner or advocate of artistic minimalism n10320354 a conservative who advocates only minor reforms in government or politics n10320484 an engineer concerned with the construction and operation of mines n10320612 a servile or fawning dependant n10320695 a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador n10320863 a person appointed to a high office in the government; "Minister of Finance" n10321126 someone who serves as a minister n10321233 leader of the minority party in a legislature n10321340 a player on a minor-league baseball team n10321474 a performer in a minstrel show n10321632 an American militiaman prior to and during the American Revolution n10321754 a person who claims or is alleged to perform miracles n10321882 someone who dislikes people in general n10322084 a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably) n10322238 someone unable to adapt to their circumstances n10322391 someone who leads astray (often deliberately) n10322546 a person who hates marriage n10322648 a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular n10322801 hypothetical organism formerly thought to be intermediate between apes and human beings n10322957 someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program n10323182 someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country n10323529 informal term of address for someone's wife n10323634 a woman master who directs the work of others n10323752 an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man n10323999 a person whose ancestors belonged to two or more races n10324201 an expert in the use of mnemonics; someone able to perform unusual feats of memory n10324357 a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s; noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers n10324560 a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor; "the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos" n10324851 someone worthy of imitation; "every child needs a role model" n10325013 a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength; "RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain" n10325243 model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal n10325549 someone who shows impressive and stylish excellence n10325656 someone of remarkable excellence; "a humdinger of a secretary" n10325774 a person who creates models n10325957 a moderate drinker (as opposed to a total abstainer) n10326087 someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence n10326257 someone who presides over a forum or debate n10326392 in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly n10326551 a contemporary person n10326643 an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles n10326776 a moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising n10326883 a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857 n10327002 a follower of Mohammed n10327143 a biologist who studies the structure and activity of macromolecules essential to life n10327333 someone who subjects others to unwanted or improper sexual activities n10327475 the girlfriend of a gangster n10327583 a pampered darling; an effeminate man n10327696 a member of a Buddhist people living in Myanmar and adjacent parts of Thailand n10327824 an advocate of the principles of monarchy n10327987 a native or inhabitant of Monaco n10328123 an advocate of the theory that economic fluctuations are caused by increases or decreases in the supply of money n10328328 someone whose main interest in life is moneymaking n10328437 someone who is successful in accumulating wealth n10328560 a person suffering from Down syndrome (no longer used technically in this sense) n10328696 a member of the Mongoloid race n10328782 someone who practices monogamy (one spouse at a time) n10328941 a person who knows only one language n10329035 an entertainer who performs alone n10329143 a person suffering from monomania n10329251 an adherent of Monophysitism n10329337 someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something n10329579 a believer in one god n10329675 used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr' n10329789 (Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests n10329945 a cruel wicked and inhuman person n10330189 someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free) n10330439 an often derogatory term for a member of the Unification Church n10330593 a person who holds a second job (usually after hours) n10330722 a worker who uses a mop to clean a surface n10330835 a little girl (usually one you are fond of) n10330931 a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems n10331098 a learned fool n10331167 someone who does a morris dance n10331258 an enemy who wants to kill you n10331347 the person who accepts a mortgage; "the bank became our mortgagee when it accepted our mortgage on our new home" n10331569 the person who gives a mortgage in return for money to be repaid; "we became mortgagors when the bank accepted our mortgage and loaned us the money to buy our new home" n10331841 one whose business is the management of funerals n10332016 an extremely old-fashioned conservative n10332110 a marauder and plunderer (originally operating in the bogs between England and Scotland) n10332257 the player judged to be the most important to the sport n10332385 a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother); "the mother of three children" n10332861 a term of address for a mother superior n10332953 a term of address for an elderly woman n10333044 a woman who evokes the feelings usually reserved for a mother n10333165 a person who cares for the needs of others (especially in an overprotective or interfering way) n10333317 the mother of your spouse n10333439 a boy excessively attached to his mother; lacking normal masculine interests n10333601 a daughter who is favored by and similar to her mother n10333719 a male person; "every mother's son who could walk was there" n10333838 a policeman who rides a motorcycle (and who checks the speeds of motorists) n10334009 a traveler who rides a motorcycle n10334101 someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile n10334255 the operator of streetcar n10334335 someone who talks incessantly; "I wish that motormouth would shut up" n10334461 prehistoric Amerindians who built altar mounds n10334567 someone who climbs mountains n10334782 a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes n10334957 someone who ascends on foot; "a solitary mounter of the staircase" n10335123 a skilled worker who mounts pictures or jewels etc. n10335246 a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died) n10335563 person who is quiet or timid n10335679 a person conceived as a consumer of food; "he has four mouths to feed" n10335801 a spokesperson (as a lawyer) n10335931 someone who moves n10336234 workman employed by a moving company; "the movers were very careful with the grand piano" n10336411 someone who goes to see movies n10336537 one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage) n10336730 the Muslim official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day n10336904 formerly an itinerant peddler of muffins n10337020 a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law n10337134 a victim of a mugging; "the law seems to give more protection to the mugger than to the muggee" n10337300 a robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street) n10337488 a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics) n10337645 someone who bolted from the Republican Party during the U.S. presidential election of 1884 n10337789 a Muslim engaged in what he considers to be a jihad n10337913 an Islamic scholar who engages in ijtihad, the effort to derive rules of divine law from Muslim sacred texts n10338094 a worker who drives mules n10338231 a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque n10338391 a chewer who makes a munching noise n10338498 a painter of murals n10338628 a victim who is murdered n10338707 a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) n10339179 a woman murderer n10339251 someone suspected of committing murder n10339350 a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard; "the drug lord had his muscleman to protect him" n10339504 a reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation n10339717 a traveler who drives (or travels with) a dog team n10339856 a critic of musical performances n10339966 artist who composes or conducts music as a profession n10340312 someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession) n10341243 a student of musicology n10341343 someone who teaches music n10341446 a foot soldier armed with a musket n10341573 a Muslim woman n10341660 (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration n10341955 a person who mutilates or destroys or disfigures or cripples n10342180 someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers) n10342367 a deaf person who is unable to speak n10342543 a person who speaks softly and indistinctly n10342770 a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917) n10342893 someone who muzzles animals n10342992 a native or inhabitant of ancient Mycenae n10343088 a botanist who specializes in the study of fungi n10343211 a person or animal who eats fungi (especially mushrooms) n10343355 a person with myopia; a nearsighted person n10343449 a follower who carries out orders without question n10343554 someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension n10343869 an expert on mythology n10344004 a wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient) n10344121 a naive or inexperienced person n10344203 a worker who attaches something by nailing it n10344319 an insipid weakling who is foolishly sentimental n10344443 a well-known or notable person; "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music" n10344656 someone who pretends that famous people are his/her friends n10344774 a person who gives a name or names; "the owner is usually the namer of a boat" n10344922 a person with the same name as another n10345015 your grandmother n10345100 a woman who is the custodian of children n10345302 a lawman concerned with narcotics violations n10345422 someone in love with themselves n10345556 a person who has narcolepsy n10345659 an informer or spy working for the police n10345804 someone who tells a story n10346015 an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government n10346198 the leader of a nationalist movement n10346392 someone regarded as certain to succeed; "he's a natural for the job" n10346514 a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology) n10346955 an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms n10347110 a therapist who practices naturopathy n10347204 a professional dancing girl in India n10347298 a military attache who is a commissioned or warrant officer in a navy n10347446 naval officer in command of a fleet of warships n10347593 an officer in the navy n10347883 in earlier times, a person who explored by ship n10348365 the member of an aircrew who is responsible for the aircraft's course n10348526 a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare; "SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land" n10348752 a governor in India during the Mogul empire n10348874 a lay person dedicated to religious work or the religious life n10348989 a person who has obsessions n10349090 a person with obsessive-compulsive characteristics n10349243 someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take n10349551 someone with an aggressively negative attitude n10349670 an inhabitant of Nazareth n10349750 an early name for any Christian n10349836 a member of a group of Jews who (during the early history of the Christian Church) accepted Jesus as the Messiah; they accepted the Gospel According to Matthew but rejected the Epistles of St. Paul and continued to follow Jewish law and celebrate Jewish holidays; they were later declared heretic by the Church of Rome n10350220 a German member of Adolf Hitler's political party n10350484 derogatory term for a person who is fanatically dedicated to, or seeks to control, some activity, practice, etc. n10350666 a native or inhabitant of Naples n10350774 (Yiddish) a timid unfortunate simpleton n10350896 someone who does not believe the doctrine of free will n10351064 a lover who necks n10351152 one who practices divination by conjuring up the dead n10351281 someone who does work (as sewing or embroidery) with a needle n10351491 someone who refuses to do what is asked or does the opposite of what is asked n10351625 a person who is neglectful and gives little attention or respect to people or responsibilities; "he tried vainly to impress his neglecters" n10351874 someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement) n10352208 a woman negotiator n10352299 a person who lives (or is located) near another n10352557 an advocate of neoclassicism n10352663 a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism n10352782 a liberal who subscribes to neoliberalism n10352898 a lexicographer of new words and expressions n10353016 a baby from birth to four weeks n10353269 an adherent of Neoplatonism n10353355 a son of your brother or sister n10353475 a powerful person who shows favoritism to relatives or close friends n10353598 an intelligent but single-minded expert in a particular technical field or profession n10353734 a follower of Nestorius n10353813 a person suffering a nervous breakdown n10353928 a specialist in neurobiology n10354053 someone trained in neuroscience and linguistics who studies brain processes during language production and reception n10354265 a medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it n10354580 a neurobiologist who specializes in the study of the brain n10354754 someone who does surgery on the nervous system (especially the brain) n10354898 a person suffering from neurosis n10355142 one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute n10355306 an advocate of neutrality in international affairs n10355449 any new participant in some activity n10355688 a recent arrival; "he's a newcomer to Boston" n10355806 a supporter of the economic policies in the United States known as the New Deal n10355942 an American who lives in New England n10356066 someone recently married n10356213 someone who sells newspapers n10356344 someone who broadcasts the news n10356450 the editor of a newspaper n10356592 a columnist who writes for newspapers n10356749 a critic who writes a column for the newspapers n10356877 someone who reads out broadcast news bulletin n10357012 a follower of Isaac Newton n10357112 a film maker who follows New Wave ideas n10357207 (law) a person who acts on behalf of an infant or disabled person n10357349 the person who is (or persons who are) most closely related to a given person n10357484 a biter who takes dainty repeated bites n10357613 a daughter of your brother or sister n10357737 a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend n10357907 a person who likes to be active late at night n10358032 a porter on duty during the night n10358124 member of a secret mounted band in United States South after the American Civil War; committed acts of intimidation and revenge n10358322 a watchman who works during the night n10358420 someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief n10358575 someone who objects to siting something in their own neighborhood but does not object to it being sited elsewhere; an acronym for not in my backyard n10358794 a stupid foolish person n10358889 a member of the ninja who were trained in martial arts and hired for espionage or sabotage or assassinations; a person skilled in ninjutsu n10359117 an observant Muslim woman who covers her face and hands when in public or in the presence of any man outside her immediate family n10359300 a person born in the United States of parents who emigrated from Japan n10359422 someone who makes small and unjustified criticisms n10359546 winner of a Nobel prize n10359659 an undercover agent who is given no official cover n10359759 a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons n10359988 a philosopher who has adopted the doctrine of nominalism n10360101 someone who proposes a candidate for appointment or election n10360253 someone whose age is in the nineties n10360366 someone who has announced they are not a candidate; especially a politician who has announced that he or she is not a candidate for some political office n10360578 a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon) n10360747 a military officer appointed from enlisted personnel n10361060 a person is not easily classified and not very interesting n10361194 a person who is not a driver n10361296 a person who does not participate n10361390 a person who is nonpartisan n10361525 a person regarded as nonexistent and having no rights; a person whose existence is systematically ignored (especially for ideological or political reasons); "the former senator is treated as a nonperson by this administration"; "George Orwell predicted that political dissidents would be treated as unpersons" n10361901 a student who is very slow in learning to read n10362003 someone who does not live in a particular place; "described by an admiring nonresident as a green and pleasant land" n10362195 a reformer who believes in passive resistance n10362319 a person who does not smoke tobacco n10362428 a person who normalizes n10362557 a member of the American Baptist Convention n10362682 an inhabitant of the North n10362765 someone who eats lightly or eats snacks between meals n10362917 someone who shirks duty n10363017 a guest who fails to notify a hotel or restaurant when canceling a reservation n10363149 someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions n10363360 someone who gives formal notice n10363445 someone who takes notice; "a careful noticer of details" n10363573 one who writes novels n10363913 someone new to a field or activity n10364198 someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows n10364333 a native or inhabitant of Nubia; "Nubians now form an ethnic minority in Egypt" n10364502 a chemist who specializes in nuclear chemistry n10364643 a physicist who specializes in nuclear physics n10365399 a naked person n10365514 someone who nudges; someone who gives a gentle push; "he needs a regular nudger to keep him awake" n10365701 a person who practices nudity for reasons of health or religion n10365846 (Yiddish) someone who is a boring pest n10365984 an advocate of nullification; someone who believes that a state can resist federal laws n10366145 (obstetrics) a woman who has never give birth to a child n10366276 a mathematician specializing in number theory n10366383 a believer in numerology n10366484 a spirit believed to inhabit an object or preside over a place (especially in ancient Roman religion) n10366692 an inhabitant of ancient Numidia n10366779 a collector and student of money (and coins in particular) n10366966 one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician) n10367409 a person who treats something carefully; "a great nurser of pennies" n10367548 someone who assists a nurse in tasks that require little formal training n10367694 a registered nurse who has received special training as a midwife n10367819 a registered nurse who has received special training and can perform many of the duties of a physician n10368009 a woman religious n10368113 (Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope having ambassadorial status n10368291 an infant considered in relation to its nurse n10368414 a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad n10368528 a voluptuously beautiful young woman n10368624 a sexually attractive young woman n10368711 a person seized by nympholepsy n10368798 a woman with abnormal sexual desires n10368920 someone who rows a boat n10369095 a woman oarsman n10369166 someone who performs a service or does a favor n10369317 a musician who plays the oboe n10369417 a person who is deliberately vague n10369528 an expert who observes and comments on something n10369699 a physician specializing in obstetrics n10369845 a native inhabitant of the Occident n10369955 a member of a military force who is residing in a conquered foreign country n10370122 a scientist who studies physical and biological aspects of the seas n10370286 someone whose age is in the eighties n10370381 a believer in occultism; someone versed in the occult arts n10370603 a woman slave in a harem n10370683 someone who sets the betting odds based on calculations of the outcome of a contest (especially a horse race) n10370881 a poet who writes odes n10370955 a connoisseur of fine wines; a grape nut n10371052 someone who presents something to another for acceptance or rejection n10371221 the person who holds an office n10371330 a young man who is employed to do odd jobs in a business office n10371450 someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust; "he is an officer of the court"; "the club elected its officers for the coming year" n10371741 a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel; "he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines" n10372076 someone who administers the rules of a game or sport; "the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling" n10372373 a worker who holds or is invested with an office n10373390 a clergyman who officiates at a religious ceremony or service n10373525 any federal law-enforcement officer n10373639 a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War n10373801 any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau n10373998 the immediate descendants of a person; "she was the mother of many offspring"; "he died without issue" n10374282 a viewer who gives a flirtatious or lewd look at another person n10374415 a worker who oils engines or machinery n10374541 a worker who produces or sells petroleum n10374652 a person who owns or operates oil wells n10374762 a painter who uses oil paints n10374849 a powerful person in the oil business n10374943 an old person who receives an old-age pension n10375052 a vivacious elderly man n10375129 a former male pupil of a school n10375214 a familiar term of address for a man n10375314 your own wife; "meet my old lady" n10375402 an informal term for your father n10375506 a man who is very old n10375690 (slang) boss n10375794 a great European painter prior to 19th century n10376523 an elderly person n10376890 an elderly man n10377021 a woman who is old n10377185 one of the rulers in an oligarchy n10377291 an athlete who participates in the Olympic games n10377394 a government appointee who investigates complaints by private persons against the government n10377542 a person who eats all kinds of foods n10377633 a specialist in oncology n10377732 someone who divines through the interpretation of dreams n10377865 a man who has been socially accepted into a group of other men; "he quickly became one of the boys" n10378026 someone who looks on n10378113 one who practices onomancy n10378213 a patron of the opera n10378290 singer of lead role in an opera n10378412 an agent that operates some apparatus or machine; "the operator of the switchboard" n10378780 someone who owns or operates a business; "who is the operator of this franchise?" n10378952 a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets n10379073 a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye n10379278 someone addicted to opium n10379376 a person who places expediency above principle n10379620 a contestant that you are matched against n10379758 a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures n10380000 a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision n10380126 a person disposed to take a favorable view of things n10380305 a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses n10380499 a member of a society founded in Ireland in 1795 to uphold Protestantism and the British sovereign n10380672 a person who delivers a speech or oration n10381100 an arranger who writes for orchestras n10381214 a cleric who ordains; a cleric who admits someone to holy orders n10381369 an organizer who puts things in order; "Aristotle was a great orderer of ideas" n10381698 someone who places an order to buy n10381804 a male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients n10381981 a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer; "the orderly laid out the general's uniform" n10382157 the first sergeant of a company; duties formerly included the conveyance of orders n10382302 a person being ordained n10382380 a judge of a probate court n10382480 a clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death n10382597 someone from whom an organ is taken for transplantation n10382710 a street musician who plays a hand organ or hurdy-gurdy n10382825 a person who plays an organ n10383094 an employee who sacrifices his own individuality for the good of an organization n10383237 a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise; "she was the organizer of the meeting" n10383505 someone who enlists workers to join a union n10383689 a specialist in oriental subjects n10383816 someone who creates new things n10384054 a supporter of the Orleans branch of the Bourbons that was descended from a younger brother of Louis XIV n10384214 a zoologist who studies birds n10384392 a child who has lost both parents n10384496 someone or something who lacks support or care or supervision n10384610 a dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth n10384772 Jew who practices strict observance of Mosaic law n10384935 a practitioner of orthoepy (especially one of the 17th or 18th century scholars who proposed to reform English spelling so it would reflect pronunciation more closely) n10385159 a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children) n10385354 a specialist in orthoptics n10385455 an anatomist who is skilled is osteology n10385566 a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles n10385707 a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand) n10385923 a member of the eastern group of Goths who created a kingdom in northern Italy around 500 AD n10386071 a person who ousts or supplants someone else n10386196 someone who is excellent at something n10386312 a person who is rejected (from society or home) n10386515 a person belonging to no caste n10386618 a person who spends time outdoors (e.g., hunting or fishing) n10386754 a woman who spends time outdoors (e.g., hunting and fishing) n10386874 a fielder in cricket who is stationed in the outfield n10386984 (baseball) a person who plays in the outfield n10387196 the person who plays right field n10387324 (baseball) a pitcher who throws with the right hand n10387476 the person who plays center field n10387586 the person who plays left field n10387712 someone who sells men's clothes n10387836 a person who lives away from his place of work n10387936 a patient who does not reside in the hospital where he is being treated n10388082 an escort who rides ahead (as a member of the vanguard) n10388192 a contestant (human or animal) not considered to have a good chance to win n10388321 a student who attains higher standards than the IQ indicated n10388440 a person who has general authority over others n10388647 a guest who stays overnight n10388732 a person who directs and manages an organization n10388924 (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business; "he is the owner of a chain of restaurants" n10389398 a person who owns something; "they are searching for the owner of the car"; "who is the owner of that friendly smile?" n10389760 a motorist who owns the car that he/she drives n10389865 an occupant who owns the home that he/she lives in n10389976 a Japanese supervisor n10390050 a Mexican-American teenager who belongs to a neighborhood gang and who dresses in showy clothes n10390199 someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes n10390427 a workman employed to pack things into containers n10390600 a collector of miscellaneous useless objects n10390698 an employer who exploits Italian immigrants in the U.S. n10390807 an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy n10390902 a person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion (not a Christian or Muslim or Jew) n10391086 in medieval times a youth acting as a knight's attendant as the first stage in training for knighthood n10391248 a youthful attendant at official functions or ceremonies such as legislative functions and weddings n10391416 a boy who is employed to run errands n10391513 a bothersome annoying person; "that kid is a terrible pain" n10391653 an artist who paints n10393909 a worker who is employed to cover objects with paint n10394141 (Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands n10394329 any of various important officials in ancient Rome n10394434 a member of the Paleo-American peoples who were the earliest human inhabitants of North America and South America during the late Pleistocene epoch n10394673 an archeologist skilled in paleography n10394786 a specialist in paleontology n10395073 one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral n10395209 fortuneteller who predicts your future by the lines on your palms n10395390 someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence n10395605 a writer of pamphlets (usually taking a partisan stand on public issues) n10395828 the lama next in rank to the Dalai Lama n10395926 a person who serves or caters to the vulgar passions or plans of others (especially in order to make money) n10396106 a member of a panel n10396337 a beggar who approaches strangers asking for money n10396462 a person who participates in (or is open to) sexual activities of many kinds n10396594 someone who believes that God and the universe are the same n10396727 a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities trying to take candid photographs of them to sell to newspapers or magazines n10396908 a boy who sells or delivers newspapers n10397001 one whose occupation is decorating walls with wallpaper n10397142 someone who passes bad checks or counterfeit paper money n10397275 a clerk or bureaucrat who does paperwork n10397392 an American Indian infant n10397482 a person who jumps from aircraft using a parachute n10397694 a writer of paragraphs (as for publication on the editorial page of a newspaper) n10397886 a person with specialized training who assists lawyers n10398033 a person suffering from paralysis n10398176 a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment n10398370 a person afflicted with paranoia n10398487 a person who has paraplegia (is paralyzed from the waist down) n10398624 a trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional n10398806 someone who studies the evidence for such psychological phenomena as psychokinesis and telepathy and clairvoyance n10399019 a soldier in the paratroops n10399130 a medieval cleric who raised money for the church by selling papal indulgences n10399299 a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense n10399491 a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian n10399895 a manicurist who trims the fingernails n10400003 a person afflicted with paresis (partial paralysis) n10400108 a member of a parish n10400205 a commissioner in charge of public parks n10400309 an expert in parliamentary rules and procedures n10400437 an elected member of the British Parliament: a member of the House of Commons n10400618 a person who is employed to look after the affairs of businesses that are affected by legislation of the British Parliament n10400826 a maid in a private home whose duties are to care for the parlor and the table and to answer the door n10400998 mimics literary or musical style for comic effect n10401204 someone who kills his or her parent n10401331 a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated n10401468 a member of a monotheistic sect of Zoroastrian origin; descended from the Persians; now found in western India n10401639 someone who has or gives or receives a part or a share n10401829 someone who takes part in an activity n10402086 a fervent and even militant proponent of something n10402285 an advocate of partitioning a country n10402417 a person who is a member of a partnership n10402603 a person who owns something in common with others n10402709 someone who works less than the customary or standard time n10402824 a person involved in legal proceedings; "the party of the first part" n10403162 a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments; "party bosses have a reputation for corruption" n10403366 an attractive young woman hired to attend parties and entertain men n10403490 someone who is attending a party; "the hall was crowded with an overflow of partygoers" n10403633 a member of a political party who follows strictly the party line n10403768 a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt n10403876 a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it n10404242 (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by throwing a forward pass n10404426 a student who passes an examination n10404550 a person who passes as a member of a different ethnic or racial group n10404672 a person who passes by casually or by chance n10404810 an informant who is not assigned to obtain specific intelligence but who routinely passes on whatever information he or she has n10404998 a workman who pastes n10405107 someone who has long and thorough experience in a given activity n10405229 someone who was formerly a master n10405320 a chef who specializes in pastry n10405410 the inventor to whom a patent is issued n10405540 an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously n10405694 a person who requires medical care; "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly" n10406072 a person who has the right to be considered legally a British citizen (by virtue of the birth of a parent or grandparent) n10406266 a man who is older and higher in rank than yourself n10406391 any of the early biblical characters regarded as fathers of the human race n10406765 the male head of family or tribe n10406905 title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem) n10407105 a person of refined upbringing and manners n10407221 a person who murders their father n10407310 one who loves and defends his or her country n10407552 someone on patrol duty; an individual or a member of a group that patrols an area n10407726 a regular customer n10407954 someone who supports or champions something n10408324 the proprietor of an inn n10408438 a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron n10408552 a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation n10408809 someone who makes patterns (as for sewing or carpentry or metalworking) n10408939 a poor chess player n10409011 a person who is very poor n10409161 someone who draws on the pavement with colored chalks (hoping that passers-by will give them money) n10409322 a person who handles or caresses in a clumsy or overfamiliar manner n10409459 a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security n10409634 a person to whom money is paid n10409752 a person who pays money for something n10410035 a person in charge of paying wages n10410125 someone who keeps peace; "she's the peacekeeper in that family" n10410246 a member of a military force that is assigned (often with international sanction) to preserve peace in a trouble area n10410440 a young child who is small for his age n10410531 a diver who searches for molluscs containing pearls n10410668 a country person n10410815 a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement n10410996 one of a (chiefly European) class of agricultural laborers n10411163 a person who rides a pedal-driven vehicle (as a bicycle) n10411356 a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit n10411551 someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals) n10411867 a man who has sex (usually sodomy) with a boy as the passive partner n10412055 a person who travels by foot n10412554 a dentist who specializes in the care of children's teeth n10412669 an adult who is sexually attracted to children n10412784 a worker who peels the skins from fruits and vegetables n10412910 a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage n10413276 a peer who is entitled to sit in the House of Lords n10413429 a thrower of missiles; "the police were too busy to chase the pelters" n10413588 the supreme war chief of the ancient Britons n10413688 an intruder who passes into or through (often by overcoming resistance) n10413834 (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor) n10414084 someone who is excessively careful with money (who pinches every penny before letting go of it) n10414239 a person who studies the theory and practice of prison management n10414379 a person you come to know by frequent friendly correspondence n10414507 a clerk who does boring paperwork n10414612 the beneficiary of a pension fund n10414768 an athlete who competes in a pentathlon n10414865 any member of a Pentecostal religious body n10415037 a musician who plays percussion instruments n10415230 a person who is displeased by anything that does not meet very high standards n10415439 a skilled worker who perfects something; "although not the inventor he must be recognized as the perfecter of this technique" n10415638 an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience n10416270 a person who makes (and sells) perfumes n10416364 a beautiful and graceful girl n10416444 an obstetrician specializing in perinatology n10416567 a dentist specializing in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth n10416732 a person who walks from place to place n10416828 bounder n10416909 a person who deliberately gives false testimony n10417045 a blond whose hair is bleached with peroxide n10417168 someone who perpetrates wrongdoing n10417288 a member of a Kurdish guerilla organization that fights for a free Kurdish state n10417424 a person of considerable prominence; "she is a Hollywood personality" n10417551 a person who manages the affairs of another n10417682 another word for person; a person not meriting identification; "a strange personage appeared at the door" n10417843 a diplomat who is acceptable to the government to which he is sent n10417969 a diplomat who is unacceptable to the government to which he is sent n10418101 a person who represents an abstract quality; "she is the personification of optimism" n10418302 a new personification of a familiar idea; "the embodiment of hope"; "the incarnation of evil"; "the very avatar of cunning" n10418577 an embodiment of the qualities of a god; "the capitalists' deification of capital" n10418735 a person who perspires n10418841 someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on n10419047 a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior n10419472 a person who expects the worst n10419630 a persistently annoying person n10419785 a boyish or immature man; after the boy in Barrie's play who never grows up n10419916 a member of the lower middle class n10420031 one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors" n10420277 a member of a petit jury n10420392 a specialist in petroleum geology n10420507 someone left in charge of pets while their owners are away from home n10420649 a lover who gently fondles and caresses the loved one; "they are heavy petters" n10420809 a noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable to sergeant in the Army n10421016 the title of the ancient Egyptian kings n10421183 a member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for strict obedience to Jewish traditions n10421339 a self-righteous or sanctimonious person n10421470 a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs n10421753 someone trained in the science of drugs (their composition and uses and effects) n10421956 someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being n10422405 a collector and student of postage stamps n10422540 an admirer of Greece and everything Greek n10422759 a native or inhabitant of Philippi in ancient Macedonia n10422871 a member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century BC n10423031 a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits n10423225 a humanist specializing in classical scholarship n10423514 a lover of learning n10423589 a specialist in philosophy n10425946 a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity n10426184 someone who considers situations from a philosophical point of view n10426363 someone who practices phlebotomy n10426454 a specialist in phonetics n10426630 a specialist in phonology n10426749 someone who takes photographs professionally n10427103 a model who poses for photographers n10427223 a journalist who presents a story primarily through the use of photographs n10427359 someone who practices photometry n10427467 someone who claims to be able to read your character from the shape of your skull n10427658 a native or inhabitant of Phrygia n10427764 therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder n10428004 a scientist trained in physics n10429965 a biologist specializing in physiology n10430554 a chemist who specializes in the chemistry of plants n10430665 a person who plays the piano n10431122 a person who makes pianos n10431224 someone who teaches students to play the piano n10431330 (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Black child n10431514 someone who gathers crops or fruits etc. n10431625 a person who chooses or selects out n10431770 a protester posted by a labor organization outside a place of work n10431907 a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places n10432053 a casual acquaintance; often made in hope of sexual relationships n10432189 a person who is picnicking n10432320 a leader who entices people to follow (especially to their doom) n10432441 someone who journeys in foreign lands n10432532 someone who journeys to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion n10432674 one of the colonists from England who sailed to America on the Mayflower and founded the colony of Plymouth in New England in 1620 n10432875 a unpleasant or tiresome person n10432957 a prominent supporter; "he is a pillar of the community" n10433077 a consumer of amphetamine pills n10433164 someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight n10433452 a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor n10433610 a supposedly primitive man later proven to be a hoax n10433737 someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) n10434054 a niggardly person who starves himself (and others) n10434160 (baseball) a substitute for the regular batter n10434321 a person with mildly leftist political views n10434424 one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory; "they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them" n10434725 someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art n10434947 the chief piper in a band of bagpipes n10435041 someone who plays the bagpipe n10435169 a smoker who uses a pipe n10435251 someone who is small and insignificant n10435367 someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation n10435716 a person who urinates n10435855 someone armed with a pistol (especially a soldier so armed) n10435988 (baseball) the person who does the pitching; "our pitcher has a sore arm" n10436334 an aggressive salesman who uses a fast line of talk to sell something n10436458 a dwarf whose condition is caused by a deficiency of growth hormones, rather than by genetic factors (as in the case of the achondroplastic dwarf) n10436707 the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver n10436851 (football) a kicker who makes a place kick for a goal n10437014 a disparaging term for an appointee n10437137 a miner who extracts minerals from a placer by washing or dredging n10437262 someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own n10437590 a detective who wears civilian clothes on duty n10437698 an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America) n10437852 a person who brings an action in a court of law n10438042 someone who plaits (hair or fabric etc.) n10438172 a person who makes plans n10438470 an actor situated in the audience whose acting is rehearsed but seems spontaneous to the audience n10438619 the owner or manager of a plantation n10438728 a worker who puts or sets seeds or seedlings into the ground n10438842 a worker skilled in applying plaster n10438952 a person (considered to be) without human failings; "he's no plaster saint" n10439087 a workman who lays and repairs railroad tracks n10439203 a skilled worker who coats articles with a film of metal (usually silver or gold) n10439373 a blond whose hair is a pale silvery (often artificially colored) blond n10439523 a bore who makes excessive use of platitudes n10439629 an advocate of Platonism n10439727 a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure n10439851 a person who participates in or is skilled at some game n10440387 an important participant (as in a business deal); "he was a major player in setting up the corporation" n10440580 a person who pursues a number of different social and sexual partners simultaneously n10440717 someone who attends the theater n10440886 a player in a team sport who leads attacks or maneuvers in such a way that a teammate can score n10441037 a companion at play n10441124 a pleasing entertainer; "he is quite the crowd pleaser" n10441251 one of the common people n10441410 someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group n10441534 someone to whom a pledge is made or someone with whom something is deposited as a pledge n10441694 someone who makes or gives a pledge n10441819 a volunteer who records (usually by telephone) contributions pledged in a fund drive n10441962 a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government n10442093 someone who plies a trade n10442232 someone who moves slowly; "in England they call a slowpoke a slowcoach" n10442417 someone who works slowly and monotonously for long hours n10442573 a clerk who marks data on a chart n10442705 a boy who leads the animals that draw a plow n10442815 a man who plows n10442923 a workman who makes and repairs plows n10443032 a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances n10443170 someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war) n10443482 someone who believes that distinct ethnic or cultural or religious groups can exist together in society n10443659 a philosopher who believes that no single explanation can account for all the phenomena of nature n10443830 a cleric who holds more than one benefice at a time n10443955 someone who exercises power by virtue of wealth n10444058 someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another n10444194 a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry) n10447255 a woman poet n10447359 the poet officially appointed to the royal household in Great Britain; "the poet laureate is expected to provide poems for great national occasions" n10447585 a poet who is unofficially regarded as holding an honorary position in a particular group or region; "she is the poet laureate of all lyricists"; "he is the poet laureate of Arkansas" n10447828 a French soldier (especially in World War I) n10447924 a painter who uses the technique of pointillism n10448065 a soldier who goes ahead of a patrol n10448157 someone who is the forefront of an important enterprise; "he is the president's point man on economic issues" n10448322 a policeman stationed at an intersection to direct traffic n10448455 a woman who is the forefront of an important enterprise n10448568 someone who kills with poison n10448670 a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology) n10448834 a civil commissioner appointed to supervise the duties and discipline of the police n10448983 a member of a police force; "it was an accident, officer" n10449412 a woman policeman n10449521 a lawman with the rank of sergeant n10449664 a person who holds an insurance policy; usually, the client in whose name an insurance policy is written n10449845 someone who sets the plan pursued by a government or business etc.; "policy makers often make the right decision for the wrong reason" n10450038 someone who is imprisoned because of their political views n10450161 a social scientist specializing in the study of government n10450303 a person active in party politics n10451263 a leader engaged in civil administration n10451450 a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways n10451590 someone who conducts surveys of public opinion; "a pollster conducts public opinion polls"; "a headcounter counts heads" n10451858 a person or organization that causes pollution of the environment n10452024 an abject coward n10452151 a woman with two or more husbands n10452260 someone who is married to two or more people at the same time n10452432 a man with two or more wives n10452535 one who believes in a plurality of gods n10452631 someone versed in pomology or someone who cultivates fruit trees n10452752 a man who is effeminate in his manner and fussy in the way he dresses n10452892 a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome n10453061 someone who shares in and contributes to a general fund for use by all n10453184 someone who shoots pool n10453265 someone you feel sorry for n10453357 a person with few or no possessions n10453533 the head of the Roman Catholic Church n10454645 a vain and talkative person (chatters like a parrot) n10454752 someone who makes attractive to the general public n10454972 a vendor of pork and products made from pork n10455094 someone who presents shows or sells writing or pictures that are sexually explicit in violation of the community mores n10455305 a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars) n10455447 a person employed to carry luggage and supplies n10455619 a painter or drawer of portraits n10455821 a watchman on a wharf n10455915 a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not n10456070 a woman poseur n10456138 someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes n10456391 an able-bodied man serving as a member of a posse n10456514 an applicant who might be suitable n10456603 anything living after Noah's flood n10456696 a scholar or researcher who is involved in academic study beyond the level of a doctoral degree n10456874 a male poster child n10456950 a child afflicted by some disease or deformity whose picture is used on posters to raise money for charitable purposes; "she was the poster child for muscular dystrophy" n10457214 a female poster child n10457293 infant born after 42 weeks of gestation; usually shows signs of placental insufficiency n10457444 someone who assumes or takes something for granted as the basis of an argument n10457597 (Roman Catholic Church) someone who proposes or pleads for a candidate for beatification or canonization n10457777 someone who behaves in a manner calculated to impress or mislead others n10457903 a citizen who does not hold any official or public position n10458024 an applicant likely to be chosen n10458111 a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution n10458356 an advocate of full legal protection for embryos and fetuses; someone opposed to legalized induced abortion n10458519 a woman proprietor n10458596 an expert in prosthetics n10458696 a dentist who is expert in prosthodontics n10458834 (Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province acting under the superior general of a religious order; "the general of the Jesuits receives monthly reports from the provincials" n10459116 a clerk in a post office n10459212 someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman) n10459414 an artist of the Postimpressionist school who revolted against Impressionism n10459575 the person in charge of a post office n10459687 a woman postmaster n10459764 the official in charge of the national postal service n10459882 one submitting a request or application especially one seeking admission into a religious order n10460033 a worker in an inn or public house who serves customers and does various chores n10460193 someone who smokes marijuana habitually n10460286 a person who explores caves n10460501 someone who hunts for food (not for sport) n10460599 someone who participates in contests in order to collect trophies n10460720 a nonprofessional archeologist n10460806 a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln n10461060 a dealer in poultry and poultry products n10461169 someone who applies or scatters powder n10461280 someone who carries explosives (as from the magazine to the guns on board a warship) n10461424 one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority; "the mysterious presence of an evil power"; "may the force be with you"; "the forces of evil" n10461747 one having power to influence another; "she was the most important influence in my life"; "he was a bad influence on the children" n10462005 a tyrannical power to be propitiated by human subservience or sacrifice; "the great Moloch of war"; "duty has become the Moloch of modern life"- Norman Douglas n10462217 a person who is important by virtue of the people or votes they control; "a power broker who does you a favor will expect you to return it" n10462429 a highly energetic and indefatigable person n10462588 (computing) a computer user who needs the fastest and most powerful computers available n10462751 a worker at a power station n10462860 someone who practices a learned profession n10463028 an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic n10463259 a member of the Praetorian Guard n10463386 a person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions n10463582 an adherent of philosophical pragmatism n10463714 someone who plays practical jokes on others n10463943 someone who speaks in a childish way n10464052 someone who prays to God n10464178 someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel n10464432 a canon who receives a prebend for serving the church n10464542 teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford) n10464711 one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office) n10464870 a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid n10465002 someone who acquires land by preemption n10465128 a chief officer or chief magistrate; "the prefect of Paris police" n10465248 a painter or writer dedicated to restoring early Renaissance ideals n10465451 an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation n10465635 a person with presbyopia; someone who is farsighted resulting from the progressive loss with aging of the elasticity of the crystalline lens n10465831 an elder in the Presbyterian Church n10465922 a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church n10466060 a child who attends a preschool or kindergarten n10466198 an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) n10466387 someone who presents a message of some sort (as a petition or an address or a check or a memorial etc.) n10466564 a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) are being fulfilled at the present time n10466759 someone who advocates the preservation of historical sites or endangered species or natural areas n10466918 someone who keeps safe from harm or danger n10467052 a cook who preserves fruits or meat n10467179 the chief executive of a republic n10467395 the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government; "the President likes to jog every morning" n10468559 an executive officer of a firm or corporation n10468750 the head administrative officer of a college or university n10468962 the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization; "address your remarks to the chairperson" n10469346 the leader of a group meeting n10469511 any philosopher who lived before Socrates n10469611 someone employed to arrange publicity (for a firm or a public figure) n10469786 a powerful newspaper proprietor n10469874 a photographer who works for a newspaper n10469979 a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title) n10470132 a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) have already been fulfilled n10470314 the party in a lawsuit who obtains a judgment in their own favor n10470460 a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt" n10470779 a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders n10471250 a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion n10471570 a woman priest n10471640 a leading female ballet dancer n10471732 a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star n10471859 a vain and temperamental person n10471948 the physician who provides primary care; "the primary care physician acts as a gatekeeper to the medical system" n10472129 (obstetrics) a woman who is pregnant for the first time n10472274 (obstetrics) woman who has been delivered of a child for the first time n10472447 an achondroplastic dwarf whose small size is the result of a genetic defect; body parts and mental and sexual development are normal n10472690 the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland n10472799 a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign) n10473273 any of the German princes who were entitled to vote in the election of new emperor of the Holy Roman Empire n10473453 a suitor who fulfills the dreams of his beloved n10473562 a prince who is the husband of a reigning female sovereign n10473718 a young prince n10473789 a petty or insignificant prince who rules some unimportant principality n10473917 the male heir apparent of the British sovereign n10474064 a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign) n10474343 the eldest daughter of a British sovereign n10474446 the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account n10474645 the educator who has executive authority for a school; "she sent unruly pupils to see the principal" n10474950 (criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement n10475163 the scientist in charge of an experiment or research project n10475297 someone whose occupation is printing n10475584 an apprentice in a printing establishment n10475687 an artist who designs and makes prints n10475835 someone who sells etchings and engravings etc. n10475940 the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot n10476086 a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war n10476331 a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war n10476467 an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines; "our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value" n10476671 someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information n10476928 an officer or crew member of a privateer n10477077 a professional boxer n10477465 a mathematician who specializes in probability theory n10477585 someone released on probation or on parole n10477713 a nurse in training who is undergoing a trial period n10477839 the officer of the court who supervises probationers n10477955 someone who processes things (foods or photographs or applicants etc.) n10478118 someone who personally delivers a process (a writ compelling attendance in court) or court papers to the defendant n10478293 a provincial governor of consular rank in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire n10478462 an official in a modern colony who has considerable administrative power n10478626 someone who postpones work (especially out of laziness or habitual carelessness) n10478827 a doctor specializing in diseases of the rectum and anus n10478960 someone who supervises (an examination) n10479135 (ancient Rome) someone employed by the Roman Emperor to manage finance and taxes n10479328 someone who obtains or acquires; "the procurer of opera tickets" n10479493 a woman pimp n10479561 a recklessly extravagant consumer n10479783 an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration; "she is a chess prodigy" n10480018 someone who finds financing for and supervises the making and presentation of a show (play or film or program or similar work) n10480253 a person engaged in one of the learned professions n10480583 an athlete who plays for pay n10480730 someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university n10481003 someone who makes excessive profit (especially on goods in short supply) n10481167 someone who sells stock shares at a profit n10481268 a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs n10481561 the person who operates the projector in a movie house n10481711 a member of the working class (not necessarily employed); "workers of the world--unite!" n10481929 a person to whom a promise is made n10482054 a person who makes a promise n10482220 someone who is an active supporter and advocate n10482414 someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech n10482587 (law) one who promulgates laws (announces a law as a way of putting it into execution) n10482768 someone who reads proof in order to find errors and mark corrections n10482921 a person who disseminates messages calculated to assist some cause or some government n10483138 someone who spreads the news n10483274 someone who propagates plants (as under glass) n10483395 member of the stage crew in charge of properties n10483530 an authoritative person who divines the future n10483799 a woman prophet n10483890 someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an interpreter of the will of God n10484526 (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion n10484739 the person immediately affected by or concerned with an action n10484858 a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state n10485168 a new convert; especially a gentile converted to Judaism n10485298 someone who explores an area for mineral deposits n10485440 a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money n10485883 an advocate of protectionism n10485989 a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career n10486166 a woman protege n10486236 a zoologist who studies protozoans n10486349 someone who provides the means for subsistence n10486468 a high-ranking university administrator n10486561 the supervisor of the military police n10486679 someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions n10486909 a person authorized to act for another n10487026 a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum n10487182 a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs; "untouched by the pruner's axe" n10487363 a composer of sacred songs; "David is called The Psalmist because he is believed to be the author of the Book of Psalms" n10487592 a sociologist who studies election trends n10487710 someone having external genitalia of one sex and internal sex organs of the other sex; not a true hermaphrodite because there is no ambiguity in the sex of the external genitalia and hence no question about gender at birth n10488016 a physician who specializes in psychiatry n10488309 a person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception n10488513 someone who claims to receive messages from the dead in the form of raps on a table n10488656 a person (usually a psychologist but sometimes a linguist) who studies the psychological basis of human language n10488865 a scientist trained in psychology n10489426 a psychologist trained in psychophysics n10489564 someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath') n10489818 a conductor of souls to the afterworld; "Hermes was their psychopomp" n10489944 a therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders n10490141 a person afflicted with psychosis n10490330 an expert in the study of ferns n10490421 the keeper of a public house n10490557 a lawyer who represents indigent defendants at public expense n10490699 someone who publicizes n10490965 a person employed to establish and promote a favorable relationship with the public n10491136 someone who holds a government position (either by election or appointment) n10491309 a person engaged in publishing periodicals or books or music n10491575 the proprietor of a newspaper n10491869 a worker who turns pig iron into wrought iron by puddling n10491998 a short fat person n10492086 a woman in childbirth or shortly thereafter n10492202 someone who pulls or tugs or drags in an effort to move something n10492447 someone who applies force so as to cause motion toward herself or himself n10492627 someone who delivers punches n10492727 a person on whom another person vents their anger; "he resigned because his boss used him as a punching bag" n10492894 a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture n10493093 someone overly fond of making puns n10493199 (football) a person who kicks the football by dropping it from the hands and contacting it with the foot before it hits the ground n10493419 someone who propels a boat with a pole n10493528 a leader or ruler who is chosen by a despot to head a government n10493685 one who operates puppets or marionettes n10493835 an inexperienced young person n10493922 an agent who purchases goods or services for another n10494037 someone who insists on great precision and correctness (especially in the use of words) n10494195 someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures n10494373 a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship n10494643 an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare n10494778 a person who is being chased; "the film jumped back and forth from the pursuer to the pursued" n10494935 a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture; "always before he had been able to outwit his pursuers" n10495167 a person who pursues some plan or goal; "a pursuer of truth" n10495299 someone who supplies provisions (especially food) n10495421 someone who pushes n10495555 an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs n10495756 one who intrudes or pushes himself forward n10495880 someone who is easily taken advantage of n10495975 a person who is regarded as easygoing and agreeable n10496081 a golfer who is putting n10496193 a person who putters about n10496393 (Yiddish) a fool; an idiot n10496489 any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet n10496626 an unusually small individual n10496715 an artist who practices pyrography n10496825 one who practices pyromancy n10496927 a soothsaying spirit or a person who is possessed by such a spirit n10497046 a witch with powers of divination n10497135 an Islamic judge n10497202 an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice n10497373 (obstetrics) woman who has given birth to a viable infant in each of four pregnancies n10497534 a person who is paralyzed in both arms and both legs n10497645 one of four children born at the same time from the same pregnancy n10497775 any of several public officials of ancient Rome (usually in charge of finance and administration) n10497946 a person who drinks heartily n10498046 one who quakes and trembles with (or as with) fear n10498196 a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition; "the tournament was won by a late qualifier" n10498422 a disputant who quarrels n10498551 a man who works in a quarry n10498699 an unspecified person; "he dropped a word in the right quarter" n10498816 (football) the person who plays quarterback n10498986 an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops n10499110 a staff officer in charge of supplies for a whole army n10499232 a native or inhabitant of Quebec (especially one who speaks French) n10499355 a female sovereign ruler n10499631 the sovereign ruler of England n10499857 the wife or widow of a king n10500217 something personified as a woman who is considered the best or most important of her kind; "Paris is the queen of cities"; "the queen of ocean liners" n10500419 the wife of a reigning king n10500506 the widow of a king n10500603 a queen dowager who is mother of the reigning sovereign n10500717 a queen who serves as ruler when the king cannot n10500824 Counsel to the Crown when the British monarch is a queen n10500942 the host or chairman of a radio or tv quiz show or panel game n10501097 an Aztec deity represented as a plumed serpent n10501203 a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections n10501453 someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily; "she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge" n10501635 a religious mystic who follows quietism n10501747 (obstetrics) woman who has given birth to a viable infant in each of five pregnancies n10501908 one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy n10502046 a person who gives up too easily n10502204 a communicator (speaker or writer) who uses quotations n10502329 spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law n10502576 someone who drives racing cars at high speeds n10502762 someone who offers advice about betting on horses (either to influence the odds or in the hope of sharing some of the winnings) n10502950 a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others n10503138 an attendant who puts pool or billiard balls into a rack n10503247 someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion) n10503452 a person who has radical ideas or opinions n10503710 an announcer whose voice is broadcast on radio n10503818 a biologist who studies the effects of radiation on living organisms n10503965 a person who makes radiographs n10504090 a scientist trained in radiological technology n10504206 a medical specialist who uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of disease n10504426 someone who operates a radio transmitter n10504545 someone who travels by raft n10504664 a dirty shabbily clothed urchin n10504805 an unskilled person who picks up rags from trash cans and public dumps as a means of livelihood n10504956 a worker who sorts rags and old clothing for new uses (as in papermaking) n10505085 a fan of racing who watches races from the outer rail of the track n10505206 a laborer who splits logs to build split-rail fences n10505347 American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain n10505459 executive who is very successful in bringing in business to his company or firm n10505613 a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid n10505732 a prince or king in India n10505816 a member of the dominant Hindu military caste in northern India n10505942 a dissolute man in fashionable society n10506094 a person whose speech or writing is not well organized n10506220 a person who takes long walks in the country n10506336 a harshly demanding overseer n10506417 a person who owns or operates a ranch n10506544 a hired hand on a ranch n10506642 (the feminine of raja) a Hindu princess or the wife of a raja n10506762 an enlisted soldier who serves in the ranks of the armed forces n10506915 a commissioned officer who has been promoted from enlisted status n10507070 someone who rants and raves; speaks in a violent or loud manner n10507230 someone who forces another to have sexual intercourse n10507380 someone who is suspected of committing rape n10507482 someone who performs rap music n10507565 a recorder appointed by a committee to prepare reports of the meetings n10507692 a rare or unique person n10507783 a fictional character in Dostoevsky's novel `Crime and Punishment'; he kills old women because he believes he is beyond the bounds of good or evil n10508008 a workman employed to destroy or drive away vermin n10508141 a person who pays local rates (especially a householder) n10508272 a participant in a rave dancing party n10508379 an inexperienced and untrained recruit n10508475 an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism n10508710 a person who enjoys reading n10508862 a person who can read; a literate person n10509063 someone who teaches students to read n10509161 a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them n10509389 a painter who represents the world realistically and not in an idealized or romantic style n10509605 a person who accepts the world as it literally is and deals with it accordingly n10509810 a person who is authorized to act as an agent for the sale of land; "in England they call a real estate agent a land agent" n10510078 a real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors n10510245 an admiral junior to a vice admiral n10510339 someone who reasons logically n10510546 a debater who refutes or disproves by offering contrary evidence or argument n10510818 a football player who catches (or is supposed to catch) a forward pass n10510974 the tennis player who receives the serve n10511069 a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors n10511239 someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior n10511425 someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior) n10511649 a musician who gives recitals n10511771 someone who recites from memory n10511856 someone who breaks a record n10511960 a barrister or solicitor who serves as part-time judge in towns or boroughs n10512109 someone who plays the recorder n10512201 any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces) n10512372 a recently enlisted soldier n10512562 an official who enlists personnel for military service n10512708 someone who supplies members or employees n10512859 a sergeant deputized to enlist recruits n10512982 a person who corrects or sets right; "a rectifier of prejudices" n10513120 someone who puts text into appropriate form for publication n10513386 a porter who helps passengers with their baggage at a railroad station n10513509 a member of the military police in Britain n10513623 someone who redeems or buys back (promissory notes or merchandise or commercial paper etc.) n10513823 someone who has red hair n10513938 a poor White person in the southern United States n10514051 a dancer of reels n10514121 a person who enacts a role in an event that occurred earlier n10514255 a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group; "the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones" n10514429 (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play n10514643 an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case n10514784 one whose work is to refine a specific thing; "he was a sugar refiner" n10514962 a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture n10515194 a disputant who advocates reform n10515863 liberal Jew who tries to adapt all aspects of Judaism to modern circumstances n10516016 an exile who flees for safety n10516117 someone who rules during the absence or incapacity or minority of the country's monarch n10516294 members of a governing board n10516422 someone who commits regicide; the killer of a king n10516527 a graduate nurse who has passed examinations for registration n10516692 a person who is formally entered (along with others) in a register (and who obtains certain rights thereby) n10516874 someone responsible for keeping records n10517032 the administrator responsible for student records n10517137 a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company n10517283 holder of a British professorship created by a royal patron n10517405 a regular patron; "an habitue of the racetrack"; "a bum who is a Central Park fixture" n10517583 a dependable follower (especially in party politics); "he is one of the party regulars" n10517743 a soldier in the regular army n10517826 an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest n10518003 embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form); "his reincarnation as a lion" n10518194 a pitcher who does not start the game n10518349 a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies; "a reliever of anxiety"; "an allayer of fears" n10518602 a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience n10518945 a Christian recluse n10519126 one retired from society for religious reasons n10519291 a member of a religious order living in common n10519494 leader of a religious order n10519884 an exile living on money sent from home n10519984 someone who works for a company that moves furniture n10520109 a scholar during the Renaissance who (because knowledge was limited) could know almost everything about many topics n10520286 a modern scholar who is in a position to acquire more than superficial knowledge about many different interests; "a statistician has to be something of a generalist" n10520544 someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw n10520675 a person who goes from house to house collecting rents for the owner n10520804 an owner of property who receives payment for its use by another person n10520964 someone whose income is from property rents or bond interest and other investments n10521100 a skilled worker whose job is to repair things n10521288 a person who has returned to the country of origin or whose citizenship has been restored n10521470 a person who repeats; "the audience consisted largely of repeaters who had seen the movie many times" n10521662 a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories n10521853 a female newsperson n10521928 a person to whom a secret is entrusted n10522035 a person who represents others n10522324 a person without moral scruples n10522495 an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy) n10522633 a member of the Republican Party n10522759 someone who saves something from danger or violence n10522956 a supervisor in a research center n10523076 a scientist who devotes himself to doing research n10523341 a member of a military reserve n10523519 someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there n10524076 the representative of Puerto Rico in the United States House of Representatives n10524223 a person who respects someone or something; usually used in the negative; "X is no respecter of Y" n10524413 someone who responds n10524711 the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent n10524869 the proprietor of a restaurant n10524973 a person who rests n10525134 a person who directs and restrains n10525436 a merchant who sells goods at retail n10525617 someone who has retired from active working n10525785 a participant in a religious retreat n10525878 the official in each electorate who holds the election and returns the results n10526096 a celebrant who shares in a noisy party; "the clubs attract revelers as young as thirteen" n10526300 someone who engages in drinking bouts n10526441 someone who has returned from the dead n10526534 a person who returns after a lengthy absence n10526633 a government agent responsible for collecting revenue (especially one responsible for stopping bootlegging) n10526795 (law) a party who is entitled to an estate in reversion n10526927 someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication n10527147 a Communist who tries to rewrite Marxism to justify a retreat from the revolutionary position n10527334 a radical supporter of political or social revolution n10527915 a person suffering with rheumatism n10528023 a physician specializing in rheumatic diseases n10528148 a primitive hominid resembling Neanderthal man but living in Africa n10528295 a student who holds one of the scholarships endowed by the will of Cecil J. Rhodes that enables the student to study at Oxford University n10528493 a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets) n10528816 a performer (and sometimes composer) of rhythm and blues music n10528969 a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language n10529103 an unknown or fictitious party to legal proceedings n10529231 a person who possesses great material wealth n10529555 a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars n10529684 a very rich person whose material wealth is valued at more than a billion dollars n10529823 a very rich person whose material wealth is valued at many billions of dollars n10529965 a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel) n10530150 a traveler who actively rides a vehicle (as a bicycle or motorcycle) n10530288 someone lacking public esteem n10530383 someone who teaches horsemanship n10530475 a Berber living in northern Morocco n10530571 a soldier whose weapon is a rifle n10530677 someone skilled in the use of a rifle n10530769 someone who rigs ships n10530862 someone who works on an oil rig n10530959 a person who uses the right hand more skillfully than the left n10531109 the most helpful assistant n10531227 a member of a right wing political party n10531445 a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses n10531557 a person who is almost identical to another n10531694 a young woman who holds up cards indicating the number of the next round at prize fights n10531838 a person who leads (especially in illicit activities) n10531948 the person in charge of performances in a circus ring n10532058 troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority n10532252 a murderer who slashes the victims with a knife; "Jack the Ripper was probably a madman" n10532393 a person who sleeps a lot n10532479 a person oblivious to social changes n10532576 a person who rises (especially from bed); "he's usually a late riser" n10532751 a social anthropologist who is expert on rites and ceremonies n10532886 an advocate of strict observance of ritualistic forms n10533013 the contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition was doing" n10533541 a worker who inserts and hammers rivets n10533681 someone whose business is to build roads n10533780 a driver who obstructs others n10533874 a workman who is employed to repair roads n10533983 someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice n10534277 a cook who roasts food n10534389 a harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment); "the honoree gave his roasters as good as he got" n10534586 a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence n10534748 someone suspected of committing robbery n10534849 a book of rules for presiding over a meeting; written by Henry M. Martin in 1876 and subsequently updated through many editions n10535047 legendary English outlaw of the 12th century; said to have robbed the rich to help the poor n10535196 the hero of Daniel Defoe's novel about a shipwrecked English sailor who survives on a small tropical island n10535366 (figurative) someone who is strong and stable and dependable; "he was her rock during the crisis"; "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church"--Gospel According to Matthew n10535604 a climber of vertical rock faces n10535706 a teenager or young adult in the 1960s who wore leather jackets and rode motorcycles n10535881 a performer or composer or fan of rock music n10536021 an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle n10536134 an engineer who builds and tests rockets n10536274 a clever thinker; "you do not have to be a rocket scientist to figure that out" n10536416 a famous singer of rock music n10536728 a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel n10536897 an especially noisy and unrestrained merrymaker n10537018 a skater who uses Rollerblades n10537107 someone who engages in roller skating n10537240 sovereign of the Roman Empire n10537708 a member of the imperial family that ruled Russia n10537822 a soulful or amorous idealist n10537906 an artist of the Romantic Movement or someone influenced by Romanticism n10538082 an ardent male lover n10538154 a person who romps or frolics n10538272 a craftsman who lays or repairs roofs n10538398 a hotel clerk who is responsible for room assignments to guests n10538518 an associate who shares a room with you n10538629 a craftsman who makes ropes n10538733 a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses n10538853 a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game) n10539015 an acrobat who performs on a rope stretched at some height above the ground n10539160 (a literary reference to) a pretty young girl n10539278 a member of a secret 17th-century society of philosophers and scholars versed in mystical and metaphysical and alchemical lore n10539462 a member of any of various organizations that subsequently derived from the 17th-century society n10539616 a member of a Rotary Club n10539715 a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git'" n10540114 colloquial term for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police n10540252 a member of the volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War (1898) n10540413 a horseman skilled at breaking wild horses to the saddle n10540526 a supporter of parliament and Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War n10540656 a brachycephalic person n10540735 a workman employed to make rounds (to deliver goods or make inspections or so on) n10540872 a worker who routes shipments for distribution and delivery n10540984 an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement n10541106 a person who stares inquisitively n10541229 a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe" n10541833 a person who exercises authority over civilian affairs n10541983 a hereditary ruler n10542054 a merchant who sells rugs n10542138 a dwarf in one of the fairy stories of the brothers Grimm; tells a woman he will not hold her to a promise if she can guess his name and when she discovers it he is so furious that he destroys himself n10542401 a merciless usurer in a play by Shakespeare n10542499 someone who illegally smuggles liquor across a border n10542608 a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents; "he sent a runner over with the contract" n10542761 someone who travels on foot by running n10542888 a trained athlete who competes in foot races n10543057 the competitor who finishes second n10543161 (football) a back on the offensive team (a fullback or halfback) who tries to advance the ball by carrying it on plays from the line of scrimmage n10543420 a nominee for the lesser of two closely related political offices n10543544 disparaging terms for small people n10543713 an advocate of rural living n10543795 a person who rushes; someone in a hurry; someone who acts precipitously n10543937 someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory n10544067 (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball n10544232 an unsophisticated country person n10544480 someone who steals livestock (especially cattle) n10544615 one who observes Saturday as the Sabbath (as in Judaism) n10544748 someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks n10544940 a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief) n10545087 a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall) n10545187 a person unreasonably held to be immune to criticism n10545296 a religious person who offers up a sacrifice n10545415 a maker and repairer and seller of equipment for horses n10545524 a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees n10545682 (Hinduism) an ascetic holy man n10545792 someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain or others n10545940 someone who enjoys both sadism and masochism n10546062 a thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents n10546202 a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom n10546428 the ship's officer in charge of navigation n10546561 a maker of sails n10546633 any member of a ship's crew n10546850 person of exceptional holiness n10547145 a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization n10548227 a salesperson in a store n10548419 a woman salesperson n10548537 a man salesperson n10548681 a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited) n10548976 the proprietor of a saloon n10549062 someone who makes or deals in salt n10549165 someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods n10549315 a graduating student with the second highest academic rank; may deliver the opening address at graduation exercises n10549510 someone who salvages n10549648 a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times n10549763 a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy n10549925 someone who deceives you about his true nature or intent in order to take advantage of you n10550090 a young peddler of sand; used now only to express great happiness in `happy as a sandboy' n10550252 a person with advertising boards hanging from the shoulders n10550369 a traditional Zulu healer and respected elder n10550468 a married male American Indian n10550551 a Hindu religious mendicant n10550673 the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas n10550951 (Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other n10551265 (Middle Ages) the bride of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with the king's nephew (Tristan) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other n10551576 a military engineer who does sapping (digging trenches or undermining fortifications) n10551751 a military engineer who lays or detects and disarms mines n10551898 (historically) a Muslim who opposed the Crusades n10552019 (historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire n10552203 (when used broadly) any Arab n10552285 a native or inhabitant of Sardinia n10552393 the Scots' term for an English person n10552486 an adherent of Satan or Satanism n10552639 a person who follows or serves another n10552742 a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm n10552980 man with strong sexual desires n10553140 a governor of a province in ancient Persia n10553235 someone who walks at a leisurely pace n10553402 a member of an uncivilized people n10553627 someone who saves (especially money) n10553805 a person who rescues you from harm or danger n10554024 a person who performs in the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan n10554141 one who is employed to saw wood n10554243 a musician who plays the saxophone n10554455 someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike n10554666 a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest) n10554846 someone who buys something and resells it at a price far above the initial cost; "he got theater tickets through a scalper" n10555059 a person who spreads malicious gossip n10555156 someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables n10555311 someone who is punished for the errors of others n10555430 a reckless and unprincipled reprobate n10555538 a stock character in commedia dell'arte depicted as a boastful coward n10555679 a person who spreads frightening rumors and stirs up trouble n10555825 a flighty and disorganized person n10555936 a writer of screenplays n10556033 a painter of theatrical scenery n10556124 a stagehand responsible for moving scenery n10556235 an actor who draws more attention than other actors in the same scene; "babies are natural scene-stealers" n10556401 an artist specializing in scenic subjects n10556518 a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action n10556704 someone who is afflicted with schizophrenia n10556825 (Yiddish) a dolt who is a habitual bungler n10556953 (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person n10557094 (Yiddish) a very unlucky or inept person who fails at everything n10557246 (slang) a merchant who deals in shoddy or inferior merchandise n10557404 (Yiddish) a jerk n10557517 (Yiddish) a gullible simpleton more to be pitied than despised; "don't be such an apologetic shnook" n10557699 (Yiddish) a scrounger who takes advantage of the generosity of others n10557854 a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines n10558773 a student who holds a scholarship n10558896 a Scholastic philosopher or theologian n10559009 a scholar who writes explanatory notes on an author (especially an ancient commentator on a classical author) n10559192 a boy attending school n10559288 a young person attending school (up through senior high school) n10559508 a friend who attends the same school n10559603 a girl attending school n10559683 a scholar in one of the universities of the Middle Ages; versed in scholasticism n10559840 a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict) n10559996 any person (or institution) who acts as an educator n10560106 an acquaintance that you go to school with n10560247 the superintendent of a school system n10560352 a teacher in a school below the college level n10560548 someone who teaches science n10560637 a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences n10561222 a descendent or heir; "a scion of royal stock" n10561320 someone who jeers or mocks or treats something with contempt or calls out in derision n10561613 someone who eats food rapidly and greedily n10561736 one who habitually ignores the law and does not answer court summonses n10561861 someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault n10562135 an official who records the score during the progress of a game n10562283 a logger who marks trees to be felled n10562391 a player who makes a score in a game or contest n10562509 someone who travels widely and energetically; "he was a scourer of the seven seas" n10562645 someone who cleanses by scouring n10562749 someone who can find paths through unexplored territory n10562968 someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports) n10563183 a Boy Scout or Girl Scout n10563314 the leader of a troop of Scouts n10563403 a rapid mover; someone who scrambles; "their quarterback was a good scrambler"; "scramblers can often unnerve a better tennis player" n10563610 a competitor who has withdrawn from competition n10563711 a person who scratches to relieve an itch n10563826 a workman who uses a tool for scratching n10563940 a writer whose handwriting is careless and hard to read n10564098 an actor who plays a role in a film n10564224 a guard at an airport who checks passengers or their luggage at a security checkpoint n10564400 someone who writes screenplays n10564541 (baseball) a pitcher who throws screwballs n10564660 informal terms for journalists n10564800 a shirker n10564905 someone who writes scripts for plays or movies or broadcast dramas n10565048 a worker who uses a scrub brush to clean a surface (usually a floor or deck) n10565197 a nurse who helps a surgeon prepare for surgery n10565302 a careful examiner; someone who inspects with great care n10565502 someone who examines votes at an election n10565667 an underwater diver who uses scuba gear n10565764 someone who sculls (moves a long oar pivoted on the back of the boat to propel the boat forward) n10565951 a kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing) n10566072 an artist who creates sculptures n10566893 a woman sculptor n10566966 a member of the ancient nomadic people inhabiting Scythia n10567096 a Viking pirate chief n10567172 an argumentative and contentious seaman n10567268 an official who affixes a seal to a document n10567401 a customs official whose job is to search baggage or goods or vehicles for contraband or dutiable items n10567613 a Boy Scout enrolled in programs for water activities n10567722 a worker who finds employment only in certain seasons n10567848 a cook who uses seasonings; "the cook is a light seasoner" n10567979 an advocate of secessionism n10568083 the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match n10568200 (baseball) the person who plays second base n10568358 a child of a first cousin n10568443 someone who endorses a motion or petition as a necessary preliminary to a discussion or vote n10568608 someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role n10568754 an intermediate person; used in the phrase `at second hand'; "he could learn at second hand from books" n10568915 someone who relieves a commander n10569011 a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marine Corps holding the lowest rank n10569179 a person of second-rate ability or value; "a team of aging second-raters"; "shone among the mediocrities who surrounded him" n10569411 a person secretly employed in espionage for a government n10569744 an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization n10570019 a person who is head of an administrative department of government n10570429 the person who holds the position of secretary of the Justice Department; "Edmund Randolph was the first Attorney General, appointed by President Washington" n10570704 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Agriculture; "the first Secretary of Agriculture was Norman J. Colman, who was appointed by Cleveland" n10570961 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Commerce; "the first Commerce Secretary was William C. Redfield who was appointed by Wilson" n10571202 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Defense Department; "the first Defense Secretary was James V. Forrestal who was appointed by Truman" n10571435 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Education; "Carter appointed Shirley Hufstedler as the first Secretary of Education" n10571670 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Energy; "the first Secretary of Energy was James R. Schlesinger who was appointed by Carter" n10571907 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Health and Human Services; "the first Secretary of Health and Human Services was Patricia Roberts Harris who was appointed by Carter" n10572185 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; "the first Secretary of Housing and Urban Development was Robert C. Weaver who was appointed by Johnson" n10572469 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Labor; "the first Labor Secretary was William B. Wilson who was appointed by President Wilson" n10572706 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of State; "the first Secretary of State was Thomas Jefferson" n10572889 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Interior Department; "President Taylor appointed Thomas Ewing as the first Secretary of the Interior" n10573129 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Treasury Department; "Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury" n10573349 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Transportation; "Johnson appointed Alan S. Boyd as the first Transportation Secretary" n10573596 the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Veterans Affairs; "Bush appointed Edward J. Derwinski as the first Secretary of Veterans Affairs" n10573829 a person who is a chief administrator (as of the United Nations) n10573957 a member of a sect; "most sectarians are intolerant of the views of any other sect" n10574154 a soldier who received a Section Eight discharge as unfit for military service n10574311 a laborer assigned to a section gang n10574425 someone who teaches a section of a large college course n10574538 an advocate of secularism; someone who believes that religion should be excluded from government and education n10574723 a woman who is pregnant for the second time n10574840 an adviser about alarm systems to prevent burglaries n10574958 head of a private security force working for a business or industry n10575089 a man who takes advantage of women n10575241 a bad person who entices others into error or wrongdoing n10575387 a woman who seduces n10575463 one of the outstanding players in a tournament n10575594 a person who seeds clouds n10575705 a dealer in seeds n10575787 someone making a search or inquiry; "they are seekers after truth" n10576071 an observer who perceives visually; "an incurable seer of movies" n10576223 someone who is or has been segregated n10576316 someone who believes the races should be kept apart n10576513 a geophysicist who studies earthquakes and the mechanical characteristics of the Earth n10576676 an elected member of a board of officials who run New England towns n10576818 an elected member of a board of officials who run New England towns n10576962 a person who is unusually selfish n10577182 an energetic person with unusual initiative n10577284 someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money n10577710 someone who sells goods (on commission) for others n10577820 a specialist in the study of meaning n10578021 one of four competitors remaining in a tournament by elimination n10578162 a student at a seminary (especially a Roman Catholic seminary) n10578349 an athlete who plays for pay on a part-time basis n10578471 a member of a senate n10578656 the intended recipient of a message n10578762 someone who transmits a message; "return to sender" n10578952 a Portuguese title of respect; equivalent to English `Mr' n10579062 an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation n10579176 a senior noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable to master sergeant in the Army n10579369 a senior noncommissioned officer in the Air Force with a rank comparable to master sergeant in the Army n10579549 the ranking vice president in a firm that has more than one n10579676 someone who indulges in excessive sentimentality n10579835 someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention n10580030 an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union) n10580304 a Jew who is of Spanish or Portuguese or North African descent n10580437 someone whose age is in the seventies n10580535 (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord n10580772 any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal n10581094 an officer (as of a legislature or court) who maintains order and executes commands n10581278 a noncommissioned officer serving as chief administrative officer of a headquarters unit of the Army n10581464 someone who murders more than three victims one at a time in a relatively short interval n10581648 a serial killer whose murders occur within a brief period of time n10581772 a producer of raw silk n10581890 an English barrister of the highest rank n10582032 a medical scientist who specializes in serology n10582154 a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) n10582507 a girl who is a servant n10582604 (court games) the player who serves to start a point n10582746 someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force; "two men stood sentry duty" n10583250 someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else n10583387 a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country n10583790 a clerk in a betting shop who calculates the winnings n10583916 a negotiator who settles disputes n10584021 (law) a person who creates a trust by giving real or personal property in trust to a trustee for the benefit of a beneficiary; a person who gives such property is said to settle it on the trustee n10584318 someone who sews; "a sewer of fine gowns" n10584501 someone who sews by operating a sewing machine n10584617 someone whose age is in the sixties n10584729 a young woman who is thought to have sex appeal n10584853 any person regarded simply as an object of sexual gratification n10584973 someone who has been convicted of a sex crime n10585077 a person (especially a celebrity) who is well-known for their sexual attractiveness n10585217 an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects n10585359 an inseparable companion; "the poor child was his mother's shadow" n10585496 title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran n10585628 Arabic term for holy martyrs; applied by Palestinians to suicide bombers n10585773 a member of Christian group practicing celibacy and communal living and common possession of property and separation from the world n10585976 a person who wields power and influence; "a shaker of traditional beliefs"; "movers and shakers in the business world" n10586166 a Shakespearean scholar n10586265 a kidnapper who drugs men and takes them for compulsory service aboard a ship n10586444 small farmers and tenants n10586557 a person who is unusually skilled in certain ways; "a card shark" n10586674 a person who is ruthless and greedy and dishonest n10586793 an athlete noted for accurate aim n10586903 an adult male who shaves n10586998 an admirer of G. B. Shaw or his works n10587089 a skilled worker who shears the wool off of sheep or other animals n10587227 a workman who uses shears to cut leather or metal or textiles n10587378 an attacker who sheds or spills blood; "a great hunter and spiller of blood" n10587536 a cruel woman n10587605 a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock n10587806 a man who raises (or tends) sheep n10587894 a docile and vulnerable person who would rather follow than make an independent decision; "his students followed him like sheep" n10588074 a timid defenseless simpleton who is readily preyed upon n10588182 an offensive term for non-Jewish young man; "why does she like all those shkotzim?" n10588357 the leader of an Arab village or family n10588519 the wife of a sheik n10588601 a worker who removes shells (as of peas or oysters) n10588724 a worker who puts things (as books) on shelves n10588860 (Old Testament) eldest son of Noah n10588965 a clergyman who watches over a group of people n10589066 a woman shepherd n10589140 the principal law-enforcement officer in a county n10589243 a derogatory term used by Jews to refer to non-Jewish women n10589402 a decoy who acts as an enthusiastic customer in order to stimulate the participation of others n10589566 a worker who shingles roofs n10589666 a contractor who buys old ships and breaks them up for scrap n10589785 an agent for the ship owner; obtains cargo and may arrange for its loading or discharge n10589930 a person who builds ships as a business n10590042 a dealer in equipment and supplies for ships n10590146 an associate on the same ship with you n10590239 someone who owns a ship or a share in a ship n10590339 someone who ships goods n10590452 the agent of a shipowner n10590537 an employee who ships and receives goods n10590638 a dealer in sails and ropes and other supplies for sailing ships n10590764 a carpenter who helps build and launch wooden vessels n10590903 a maker of shirts n10590977 a shockingly bad person n10591072 a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68 n10591239 a member of a Bantu tribe living in present-day Zimbabwe n10591347 an undercover police officer who investigates other policemen n10591481 (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket) n10591678 a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps n10591811 a compulsive shopper; "shopaholics can never resist a bargain" n10591949 a young male shop assistant n10592049 a young female shop assistant n10592152 a merchant who owns or manages a shop n10592397 someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy n10592595 a commercial agent who shops at the competitor's store in order to compare their prices and merchandise with those of the store that employs her n10592811 a union member who is elected to represent fellow workers in negotiating with management n10592986 (baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position n10593115 a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot); "he is a crack shot"; "a poor shooter" n10593392 a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) n10593521 an athlete who competes in the shot put n10593618 a worker who shovels; "a shoveler of coal" n10593745 a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments n10594043 a person skilled at making effective presentations n10594147 a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman n10594284 a member of the lowest or worker Hindu caste n10594408 someone who walks without raising the feet n10594523 the card player who shuffles the cards n10594634 a photography enthusiast n10594715 someone who shrinks from familiarity with others n10594857 a person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods n10595012 one of a pair of identical twins born with their bodies joined at some point n10595164 a person's brother or sister n10595361 (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet n10595551 a woman who tells fortunes n10595647 a person suffering from an illness n10596272 a football official n10596348 (Church of England) an assistant to the churchwarden; collects offerings of money in the church n10596517 a performer who reads without preparation or prior acquaintance (as in music) n10596689 a tourist who is visiting sights of interest n10596899 someone who communicates by signals n10597091 a railroad employee in charge of signals and point in a railroad yard n10597234 someone who signs and is bound by a document n10597505 someone who can use sign language to communicate n10597642 someone who paints signs and billboards etc. n10597745 used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately n10597889 an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name n10598013 an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English `sir'; used separately (not prefixed to his name) n10598181 an Italian courtesy title for an unmarried woman; equivalent to `Miss', it is either used alone or before a name n10598349 an adherent of Sikhism n10598459 a partner (who usually provides capital) whose association with the enterprise is not public knowledge n10598641 a word used for misbehaving children; "don't be a silly" n10598749 someone who makes or repairs articles of silver n10598904 a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought n10599068 (Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel n10599215 a smiler whose smile is silly and self-conscious and sometimes coy n10599354 a person lacking intelligence or common sense n10599806 a person who sings n10601078 a person who sins (without repenting) n10601234 a student of Chinese history and language and culture n10601362 a drinker who sips n10601451 term of address for a man n10601526 a title used before the name of knight or baronet n10601644 an important person in India n10601725 a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority n10601840 a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived; "Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears so they would not hear the Siren's fatal song" n10602119 formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger n10602258 a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group; "none of her sisters would betray her" n10602470 (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address); "the Sisters taught her to love God" n10602695 (Roman Catholic Church) a member of a lay sisterhood (one of several founded in the Netherlands in the 12th and 13th centuries); though not taking religious vows the sisters followed an austere life n10602985 a female person who has the same parents as another person; "my sister married a musician" n10603242 a sister who has only one parent in common with you n10603378 a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive n10603528 one who hesitates (usually out of fear) n10603766 the sister of your spouse n10603851 a musician who plays the sitar n10603959 an organism (person or animal) that sits n10604089 a defenseless victim n10604180 a person who is at least six feet tall n10604275 a student in the sixth form n10604380 someone who skates on a skateboard n10604491 someone who skates n10604634 someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs n10604880 someone who draws sketches n10604979 a worker who uses a skid to move logs n10605088 a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction n10605253 someone who skis n10605375 a skier who leaps through the air (especially on a ski jump) n10605510 a rapid superficial reader n10605608 a follower of the theories or methods of B. F. Skinner n10605737 a naked swimmer n10605848 someone who skirmishes (e.g., as a member of a scouting party) n10605985 a worker who has acquired special skills n10607291 an underwater swimmer equipped with a face mask and foot fins and either a snorkel or an air cylinder n10607478 a young person who belongs to a British or American group that shave their heads and gather at rock concerts or engage in white supremacist demonstrations n10607706 a person who prepares or deals in animal skins n10607824 a student who fails to attend classes n10607933 a female domestic servant who does all kinds of menial work n10608073 a porter who helps passengers with their baggage at an airport n10608188 a person who jumps from a plane and performs various gymnastic maneuvers before pulling the parachute cord n10608385 a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime) n10608658 a person who closes things violently; "she's a dramatic slammer of doors" n10608803 a hitter who slaps (usually another person) with an open hand; "someone slapped me on the back and I turned to see who the slapper was"; "my father was the designated spanker in our family" n10609092 someone who slashes another person n10609198 a dirty untidy woman n10609325 a person who is owned by someone n10609556 someone who works as hard as a slave n10609686 someone entirely dominated by some influence or person; "a slave to fashion"; "a slave to cocaine"; "his mother was his abject slave" n10609871 a supervisor of slaves at work n10609960 a cruel employer who demands excessive work from the employees n10610096 someone who holds slaves n10610201 a person engaged in slave trade n10610333 someone who rides a sled n10610465 a rester who is sleeping n10610699 an unexpected achiever of success; "the winner was a true sleeper--no one expected him to get it" n10610850 a spy or saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged signal n10611117 fairy story: princess under an evil spell who could be awakened only by a prince's kiss n10611267 a person who is sleeping soundly n10611361 someone who walks about in their sleep n10611541 a sleepy person n10611613 a detective who follows a trail n10611729 a golfer whose shots typically curve right (for right-handed golfers) n10611869 a person with good manners and stylish clothing n10611988 a person who uses a sling to throw something n10612104 a young and slender person; "he's a mere slip of a lad" n10612210 a coarse obnoxious person n10612373 someone who coins and uses slogans to promote a cause n10612518 a dealer in cheap ready-made clothing n10612645 an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions; "he's no slouch when it comes to baseball" n10612803 a person who slouches; someone with a drooping carriage n10612931 an idle slothful person n10613052 a businessman who runs a business employing less than 100 people n10613198 an infant whose size and weight are considerably less than the average for babies of the same age n10613387 a person owning or renting a smallholding n10613505 a person of below average size n10613738 a farmer on a small farm n10613839 one of a group of brahmans who uphold nonsectarian orthodoxy according to the Vedanta school of Hinduism n10613996 a very attractive or seductive looking woman n10614225 a person who smashes something n10614363 a person who smiles n10614507 a smiler whose smile is offensively self-satisfied n10614629 someone who works metal (especially by hammering it when it is hot and malleable) n10614812 someone who works at something specified n10614976 a person who smokes tobacco n10615179 someone with an assured and ingratiating manner n10615334 someone who imports or exports without paying duties n10615584 a performer who uses movements and music to control snakes n10615702 a deceitful or treacherous person n10615808 someone who sets snares for birds or small animals n10615929 a thief who grabs and runs; "a purse snatcher" n10616048 a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible n10616204 a thief who steals without using violence n10616379 a person who expresses contempt by remarks or facial expression n10616578 a person who sneezes n10616670 a person who sniffs n10616779 a person who breathes audibly through a congested nose n10616899 a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place n10617024 a person regarded as arrogant and annoying n10617193 a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others n10617397 someone who snores while sleeping n10617501 someone who expresses contempt or indignation by uttering a snorting sound n10617665 someone who slides down snow-covered slopes while standing on a snowboard n10617814 a person who uses snuff n10617904 a person who snuffs out candles n10618007 a person who breathes noisily (as through a nose blocked by mucus) n10618146 a serious and sedate individual n10618234 a journalist who specializes in sentimental stories n10618342 an athlete who plays soccer n10618465 an anthropologist who studies such cultural phenomena as kinship systems n10618685 someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior n10618848 a political advocate of socialism n10619176 a person who belongs to the political left n10619409 a socially prominent person n10619492 a person who takes part in social activities n10619642 someone expert in the study of human society and its personal relationships n10619888 a personal secretary who handles your social correspondence and appointments n10620027 someone employed to provide social services (especially to the disadvantaged) n10620212 an adherent of the teachings of Socinus; a Christian who rejects the divinity of Christ and the Trinity and original sin; influenced the development of Unitarian theology n10620437 a biologist who studies the biological determinants of social behavior n10620586 a linguist who studies the social and cultural factors that influence linguistic communication n10620758 a social scientist who studies the institutions and development of human society n10621140 an informal British term for a youth or man; "the poor sod couldn't even buy a drink" n10621294 someone who works at a soda fountain n10621400 a member of a sodality n10621514 someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male) n10621738 a person who is weak and excessively sentimental n10621847 a temporary resident n10621941 a worker who joins or mends with solder n10622053 an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army; "the soldiers stood at attention" n10623175 a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents n10623354 a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes n10623533 a law officer appointed to assist an attorney general n10623650 a musician who performs a solo n10623806 a waiter who manages wine service in a hotel or restaurant n10623949 someone who talks while asleep n10624074 a male human offspring; "their son became a famous judge"; "his boy is taller than he is" n10624310 a person who sings n10624437 a woman songster (especially of popular songs) n10624540 a composer of words or music for popular songs n10624915 the husband of your daughter n10625000 a poet who writes sonnets n10625099 any of a group of Greek philosophers and teachers in the 5th century BC who speculated on a wide range of subjects n10625285 a worldly-wise person n10625438 a second-year undergraduate n10625546 a female singer n10625860 one who practices magic or sorcery n10626194 in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination n10626439 a Native American shaman n10626540 a woman sorcerer n10626630 someone who is peevish or disgruntled n10626722 a person of a particular character or nature; "what sort of person is he?"; "he's a good sort" n10626867 a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office) n10626994 a pert or flirtatious young girl n10627082 the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life n10627252 someone for whom you have a deep affinity n10627349 a person whose reactions to something serve as an indication of its acceptability; "I would use newspapermen as a sounding board for such policies" n10627557 a technician in charge of amplifying sound or producing sound effects (as for a TV or radio broadcast) n10627714 a settler or prospector (especially in western United States or northwest Canada and Alaska) n10627899 someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression n10628097 a member of the Southern Baptist Convention n10628222 an American who lives in the South n10628368 `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms n10628644 a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right n10629020 someone who sows n10629142 someone who seems unable to respond appropriately to reality (as if under the influence of some narcotic drug) n10629329 an astronaut who is active outside a spacecraft in outer space n10629449 a writer paid by the area of the copy n10629545 someone who sends unwanted email (often in bulk) n10629647 an American whose first language is Spanish n10629820 someone who refrains from injuring or destroying n10629939 a boxer who spars with another boxer who is training for an important fight n10630093 a person suffering from spastic paralysis n10630188 someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous); "the speaker at commencement"; "an utterer of useful maxims" n10631131 a speaker of a particular language who has spoken that language since earliest childhood; "native speakers of French" n10631309 the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly; "the leader of the majority party is the Speaker of the House of Representatives" n10631512 someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.) n10631654 a writer who composes speeches for others to deliver n10631765 someone whose authority is limited to the special undertaking they have been instructed to perform n10631941 an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning n10632576 practices one branch of medicine n10633298 someone who draws up specifications giving details (as for obtaining a patent) n10633450 a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind); "the spectators applauded the performance"; "television viewers"; "sky watchers discovered a new star" n10634075 someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains n10634316 someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts n10634464 a therapist who treats speech defects and disorders n10634596 a driver who exceeds the safe speed limit n10634723 addict who habitually uses stimulant drugs (especially amphetamines) n10634849 an ice-skater who races competitively; usually around an oval course n10634990 an orator who can hold his listeners spellbound n10635149 someone who spells words n10635275 someone who spends money to purchase goods or services n10635460 someone who spends money prodigally n10635625 one who spends lavishly and ostentatiously on entertainment; "the last of the big spenders" n10635788 an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret n10635907 a thin person with long thin legs n10636014 a public relations person who tries to forestall negative publicity by publicizing a favorable interpretation of the words or actions of a company or political party or famous person; "his title is Director of Communications but he is just a spin doctor" n10636340 someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads) n10636488 an elderly unmarried woman n10636598 the vital principle or animating force within living things n10636746 a highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman) n10636874 a person who spits (ejects saliva or phlegm from the mouth) n10637038 a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time n10637229 a worker who splices ropes together by interweaving strands n10637360 a woodworker who joins pieces of wood with a splice n10637483 (football) an offensive end who lines up at a distance from the other linemen n10637635 a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics n10637839 a worker who splits fish and removes the backbone n10637961 a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning n10638136 someone who spoils the pleasure of others n10638310 a male spokesperson n10638385 an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose; "the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government" n10638734 a female spokesperson n10638813 a workman employed to collect sponges n10638922 someone who engages in sports n10639047 a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances; "a good sport"; "a poor sport" n10639238 (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine n10639359 someone who enjoys outdoor activities n10639469 someone who leads a merry existence; especially a gambler on the outcome of sporting events n10639637 an announcer who reads sports news or describes sporting events n10639817 the newspaper editor responsible for sports news n10639925 an enthusiastic devotee of sports n10640084 a journalist who writes about sports n10640195 a worker employed to apply spots (as markers or identifiers) n10640327 a worker employed at a dry-cleaning establishment to remove spots n10640446 a welder who does spot welding n10640620 a person's partner in marriage n10640968 a person who sprawls; "he is such a sprawler he needs a bed to himself" n10641112 a worker who applies spray to a surface n10641223 a child n10641301 a new military recruit n10641413 someone who runs a short distance at top speed n10641551 a person who rejects (someone or something) with contempt; "she was known as a spurner of all suitors"; "he was no spurner of rules" n10641755 (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors n10642151 a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people; "my spies tell me that you had a good time last night" n10642388 someone who directs clandestine intelligence activities n10642499 someone who quarrels about a small matter n10642596 someone who does square dancing n10642705 a frank and honest person n10642845 a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views n10642988 someone who doesn't understand what is going on n10643095 someone who settles on land without right or title n10643218 someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it n10643400 an American Indian woman n10643476 a white man married to a North American Indian woman n10643584 (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend; "she was his main squeeze" n10643727 a person with strabismus n10643837 an English country landowner n10643937 young nobleman attendant on a knight n10644062 a man who attends or escorts a woman n10644179 someone who stabs another person n10644301 someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses n10644469 a laborer who builds up a stack or pile n10644598 an employee who is a member of a staff of workers (especially a member of the staff that works for the President of the United States) n10644839 a commissioned officer assigned to a military commander's staff n10645017 a noncommissioned officer ranking above corporal and below sergeant first class in the Army or Marines or above airman 1st class in the Air Force n10645223 someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a stage show n10645392 an employee of a theater who performs work involved in putting on a theatrical production n10645611 someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed n10645854 someone who walks unsteadily as if about to fall n10646032 a worker who stains (wood or fabric) n10646140 someone entrusted to hold the stakes for two or more persons betting against one another; must deliver the stakes to the winner n10646325 a follower of Stalin and Stalinism n10646433 someone who stalks game n10646528 someone who walks with long stiff strides n10646641 a candidate put forward to divide the Opposition or to mask the true candidate n10646780 someone who speaks with involuntary pauses and repetitions n10646942 someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on the ground n10647168 a workman whose job is to form or cut out by applying a mold or die (either by hand or by operating a stamping machine) n10647359 a dealer in stamps (whose customers are stamp collectors) n10647475 an outstanding leader of a political movement n10647582 a person who sets a standard for things to conform to n10647745 someone who stands in a place where one might otherwise sit (as a spectator who uses standing room in a theater or a passenger on a crowded bus or train); "the allowed number of standees is posted" n10648033 an organism (person or animal) that stands; "a crowd of sitters and standers" n10648237 someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins" n10648696 an actor who plays a principal role n10648909 a viewer who gazes fixedly (often with hostility) n10649047 a religious adviser (not necessarily a priest) in the Eastern Orthodox Church n10649197 a young (film) actress who is publicized as a future star n10649308 the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition n10649438 a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning n10649574 (baseball) a pitcher who starts in a baseball game n10649724 someone who is starving (or being starved) n10649823 a resident of a particular state or group of states; "Keystone stater"; "farm staters" n10649962 a prosecuting attorney for a state n10650076 a member of a state senate n10650162 a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs n10652511 a woman statesman n10652605 the treasurer for a state government n10652703 a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies n10652837 the person in charge of a railway station n10652954 someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums) n10653238 a mathematician who specializes in statistics n10653388 a person who seldom goes anywhere; one not given to wandering or travel n10653529 a craftsman who installs and maintains equipment for ventilating or heating or refrigerating n10653679 a worker engaged in making steel n10653793 someone who builds or maintains very tall structures n10653903 a worker who makes or applies stems for artificial flowers n10654015 someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation) n10654211 a speaker with an unusually loud voice n10654321 a brother who has only one parent in common with you n10654461 a child of your spouse by a former marriage n10654596 a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage n10654701 the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage n10654827 the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage n10654932 the spouse of your parent by a subsequent marriage n10655075 the son your spouse by a former marriage n10655169 a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port n10655442 someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else n10655594 an attendant on an airplane n10655730 the ship's officer who is in charge of provisions and dining arrangements n10655875 a woman steward on an airplane n10655986 someone who insists on something; "a stickler for promptness" n10656120 an ordinary man; "a lucky stiff"; "a working stiff" n10656223 a person who stifles or smothers or suppresses; "he is a real conversation stifler"; "I see from all the yawn smotherers that it is time to stop" n10656488 a person whose body is marked by religious stigmata (such as marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ) n10656706 infant who shows no signs of life after birth n10656832 an economizer who stints someone with something n10656969 (United Kingdom) a paid magistrate (appointed by the Home Secretary) dealing with police cases n10657165 a painter who stipples (creates a stippled effect) n10657306 a garmentmaker who performs the finishing steps n10657444 an agent in the buying and selling of stocks and bonds n10657556 one who deals only with brokers or other jobbers n10657681 an employee whose job is to take inventory; "an outside stocktaker had to be hired" n10657835 someone who buys and sells stock shares n10657969 someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation n10658122 the stockholder whose name is registered on the books of the corporation as owning the shares at a particular time n10658304 one (as a retailer or distributor) that stocks goods n10658501 farmer who breed or raises livestock n10658676 a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno; "a Stoic achieves happiness by submission to destiny" n10658867 someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions n10659042 a laborer who tends fires (as on a coal-fired train or steamship) n10659188 someone who breaks up stone n10659294 someone who cuts or carves stone n10659393 an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill) n10659571 one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate; someone who delays by lengthy speeches etc. n10659762 a person who carries himself or herself with the head and shoulders habitually bent forward n10659961 a person at a racetrack who searches for winning parimutuel tickets that have been carelessly discarded by others n10660128 a private detective employed by a merchant to stop pilferage n10660250 a member of the Nazi SA n10660333 someone who tells lies n10660471 a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage n10660621 a combat pilot who strafes the enemy n10660729 someone who strays or falls behind n10660883 a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian n10661002 anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found n10661216 an individual that one is not acquainted with n10661334 a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support n10661464 a commuter who uses public transportation n10661563 an expert in strategy (especially in warfare) n10661732 a member of a work gang who supervises the other workers n10661865 a person who walks rapidly with long steps; "he was such a strider that she couldn't keep up without running" n10662046 a worker who strings; "a stringer of beads" n10662162 a member of a squad on a team; "a first stringer"; "a second stringer" n10662306 someone who takes off all their clothes and runs naked through a public place n10662474 a worker employed to clean streets (especially one employed by a municipal sanitation department) n10662649 someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing n10662819 a contestant who is very aggressive and willing to use underhand methods n10662952 a child who spends most of his time in the streets especially in slum areas n10663137 (sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets n10663315 a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets n10663549 one who helps carry a stretcher n10663659 someone who leads a strike n10663745 an employee on strike against an employer n10663858 someone receiving intensive training for a naval technical rating n10663996 a forward on a soccer team n10664076 a serviceman who wears stripes on the uniform to indicate rank or years of service; "he's a four-striper" n10664235 a miner who does strip mining n10664340 a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music n10664656 a worker who strips the stems from moistened tobacco leaves and binds the leaves together into books n10664850 the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew n10665006 a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence; "he is determined to bring down the Iraqi strongman" n10665190 a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus n10665302 a person who struggles with difficulties or with great effort n10665455 a member of the royal family that ruled Scotland and England n10665587 a man who is virile and sexually active n10665698 a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution n10666259 a college student who is teaching under the supervision of a certified teacher in order to qualify for a degree in education n10666464 someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play); "he is a quick study" n10666615 a bore who is extremely formal, pompous, and old-fashioned n10666752 a second-rate prize fighter n10666846 a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts; "his first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable" n10667041 a walker or runner who trips and almost falls n10667187 a person who is not very bright; "The economy, stupid!" n10667477 an artist who is a master of a particular style n10667596 an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars n10667709 a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain n10667863 someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor n10668024 a clergyman an order below deacon; one of the Holy Orders in the unreformed western Christian church and the eastern Catholic Churches but now suppressed in the Roman Catholic Church n10668280 someone who divides parts into smaller parts (especially a divider of land into building sites) n10668450 someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or persuasion n10668666 a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation; "the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly"; "the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities" n10669009 a person who subscribes to subjectivism n10669125 a conqueror who defeats and enslaves n10669236 an officer ranking next below a lieutenant n10669357 a member of the crew of a submarine n10669486 someone who submits something (as an application for a job or a manuscript for publication etc.) for the judgment of others; "he was a prolific submitter of proposals" n10669727 someone who yields to the will of another person or force n10669876 a person of less than normal intelligence n10669991 an assistant subject to the authority or control of another n10670310 someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money n10670483 someone who contracts to receive and pay for a service or a certain number of issues of a publication n10670668 someone who expresses strong approval n10670885 someone who assists or supports by giving a subsidy n10671042 an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced n10671300 a person who subtracts numbers n10671387 a resident of a suburb n10671467 someone who articulates speech without uttering sounds n10671613 a person who inherits some title or office n10671736 a person who follows next in order; "he was President Lincoln's successor" n10671898 someone who gives help in times of need or distress or difficulty n10672066 a drinker who sucks (as at a nipple or through a straw) n10672192 someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right n10672371 a Muslim who represents the mystical dimension of Islam; a Muslim who seeks direct experience of Allah; mainly in Iran n10672540 an assistant or subordinate bishop of a diocese n10672662 a woman advocate of women's right to vote (especially a militant advocate in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 20th century) n10672908 an advocate of the extension of voting rights (especially to women) n10673296 a wealthy older man who gives a young person expensive gifts in return for friendship or intimacy n10673451 someone who advances a suggestion or proposal; "the suggester of this absurd strategy was a fool" n10673669 a person who kills himself intentionally n10673776 a terrorist who blows himself up in order to kill or injure other people n10673946 (slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit; "all the suits care about is the bottom line" n10674130 a man who courts a woman; "a suer for the hand of the princess" n10674315 the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire) n10674471 a member of a people who inhabited ancient Sumer n10674592 (Maine colloquial) temporary summer residents of coastal Maine n10674713 a wrestler who participates in sumo (a Japanese form of wrestling); "sumo wrestlers are large heavy men" n10674896 a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc n10675010 someone who basks in the sunshine in order to get a suntan n10675142 a tramp who habitually arrives at sundown n10675258 someone who worships the sun n10675346 an officer on a merchant ship in charge of the cargo and its sale and purchase n10675481 a police informer who implicates many people n10675609 an amateur boxer who weighs more than 201 pounds n10675721 a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector n10675876 the head of a religious community n10676018 one of greater rank or station or quality n10676214 an operator of a supermarket n10676319 a fashion model who has attained the status of a celebrity n10676434 an informal term for a mother who can combine childcare and full-time employment n10676569 a minor actor in crowd scenes n10676682 a person serving no apparent function; "reducing staff is difficult because our employees include no supernumeraries" n10676877 one who supervises or has charge and direction of n10677271 someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity n10677604 a commissioned officer responsible for logistics n10677713 a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library" n10678472 someone who suppresses; "dictators are suppressors of free speech" n10678662 a person who advocates the supremacy of some particular group or race over all others n10678841 an artist of the school of suprematism n10678937 the most important person in an organization n10679054 someone who engages in surfboarding n10679174 a physician who specializes in surgery n10679503 the senior medical officer in an Army or Navy n10679610 the head of the United States Public Health Service n10679723 a captor who uses surprise to capture the victim n10679845 an artist who is a member of the movement called surrealism n10679998 a person who yields or surrenders n10680153 someone who takes the place of another person n10680370 a woman who bears a child for a couple where the wife is unable to do so; "a surrogate mother is artificially inseminated with the father's semen and carries the fetus to term" n10680609 an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures n10680796 someone who conducts a statistical survey n10680910 someone who tries to insure their personal survival or the survival of their group or nation n10681060 one who outlives another; "he left his farm to his survivors" n10681194 one who lives through affliction; "the survivors of the fire were taken to a hospital" n10681383 someone who is under suspicion n10681557 a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army n10681748 the musician in a novel by George du Maurier who controls Trilby's singing hypnotically n10681891 someone (usually maleficent) who tries to persuade or force another person to do his bidding n10682038 someone who walks in an arrogant manner n10682169 an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work n10682380 someone who takes a solemn oath n10682501 someone who uses profanity n10682599 a girl with an attractive bust who wears tight sweaters n10682713 an employee who sweeps (floors or streets etc.) n10682850 any well-liked individual; "he's a sweetheart" n10682953 a person loved by another person n10683126 a person who travels through the water by swimming; "he is not a good swimmer" n10683349 a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets; "he was an Olympic swimmer" n10683593 a herder or swine n10683675 a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex n10683801 someone who swings sports implements n10683927 a voter who has no allegiance to any political party and whose unpredictable decisions can swing the outcome of an election one way or the other n10684146 a person who administers punishment by wielding a switch or whip n10684311 a baseball player who can bat either right or left handed n10684446 slang term for a bisexual person n10684538 a man who operates railroad switches n10684630 an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious n10684827 a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage n10685123 logician skilled in syllogistic reasoning n10685300 an elemental being believed to inhabit the air n10685398 a slender graceful young woman n10685480 a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods n10685587 a person skilled at symbolic logic n10685685 a member of an artistic movement that expressed ideas indirectly via symbols n10685853 someone skilled in the interpretation or representation of symbols n10686073 someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful n10686313 commiserates with someone who has had misfortune n10686517 a composer of symphonies n10686598 someone who participates in a symposium n10686694 a musician who plays syncopated jazz music (usually in a dance band); "they called themselves the Dixie Syncopators" n10686885 one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions n10687025 a businessman who forms a syndicate n10687135 a student of synonyms n10687231 an intellectual who synthesizes or uses synthetic methods n10687427 a person suffering from syphilis n10687516 a person in charge of managing and maintaining a computer system of telecommunication system (as for a business or institution) n10687728 a person skilled at systems analysis n10687826 someone you dine with n10687922 a worker who fastens things by tacking them (as with tacks or by spotwelding) n10688070 the person who plays that position on a football team; "the right tackle is a straight A student" n10688238 a football player who tackles the ball carrier n10688356 a person who is skilled at planning tactics n10688491 a member of a people native to the Philippines chiefly inhabiting central Luzon around and including Manila n10688671 someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along n10688811 someone who appends or joins one thing to another; "a theory that was simply added on by some anonymous tagger" n10688975 someone who assigns labels to the grammatical constituents of textual matter n10689104 a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements n10689306 (American football) the person who plays tailback n10689429 a driver who follows too closely behind another motor vehicle n10689564 a person whose occupation is making and altering garments n10689784 one who accepts an offer n10689878 a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity n10690002 an agent who represents performers n10690095 a talker on television who talks directly into the cameras and whose upper body is all that is shown on the screen n10690268 one who keeps a tally of quantity or weight of goods produced or shipped or received n10690421 one who sells goods on the installment plan n10690538 an animal trainer who tames wild animals n10690648 a soldier who drives a tank n10690742 a craftsman who tans skins and hides n10690849 someone who tantalizes; a tormentor who offers something desirable but keeps it just out of reach n10691052 the prime minister of the Irish Republic n10691148 a dancer who sounds out rhythms by using metal taps on the toes and heels of the shoes n10691318 someone who wiretaps a telephone or telegraph wire n10691485 a worker who uses a tap to cut screw threads n10691600 a person who strikes a surface lightly and usually repeatedly; "finger tappers irritated her" n10691764 a tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks n10691937 a hypocrite who pretends to religious piety (after the protagonist in a play by Moliere) n10692090 (sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs) n10692269 someone who imposes hard or continuous work n10692405 a woman taskmaster n10692482 someone who samples food or drink for its quality n10692696 someone who gossips indiscreetly n10692883 an official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxing it n10693052 someone who collects taxes for the government n10693235 a bureaucrat who levies taxes n10693334 a woman employed to dance with patrons who pay a fee for each dance n10693459 a craftsman who stuffs and mounts the skins of animals for display n10693646 someone who drives a taxi for a living n10693824 a biologist who specializes in the classification of organisms into groups on the basis of their structure and origin and behavior n10694163 someone who pays taxes n10694258 a person whose occupation is teaching n10694849 the teacher's favorite student n10694939 a graduate student with teaching responsibilities n10695050 a fellow member of a team; "it was his first start against his former teammates" n10695192 someone who drives a truck as an occupation n10695333 the driver of a team of horses doing hauling n10695450 a reckless and impetuous person n10695555 someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) n10695822 a worker who teases wool n10695917 a technician who is highly proficient and enthusiastic about some technical field (especially computing) n10696101 a noncommissioned officer ranking below a master sergeant in the air force or marines n10696251 someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process n10696508 someone known for high skill in some intellectual or artistic technique n10696672 an advocate of technocracy n10696755 an expert who is a member of a highly skilled elite group n10696888 a person who is enthusiastic about new technology n10697013 a person who dislikes or avoids new technology n10697135 a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes n10697282 a total abstainer n10697420 a television broadcaster n10697519 someone who transmits messages by telegraph n10697782 advocate of teleology n10697879 someone with the power of communicating thoughts directly n10698064 someone who helps callers get the person they are calling n10698241 an evangelist who conducts services on television n10698368 someone who reports news stories via television n10698550 a star in a television show n10698649 a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap) n10698970 an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money n10699099 an official appointed to count the votes (especially in legislative assembly) n10699262 an inhabitant of the earth n10699415 a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis n10699558 someone who temporizes; someone who tries to gain time or who waits for a favorable time n10699752 a person who tempts others; "Satan is the great tempter of mankind" n10699981 infant born at a gestational age between 37 and 42 completed weeks n10700105 one who works strenuously n10700201 someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else; "the landlord can evict a tenant who doesn't pay the rent" n10700517 any occupant who dwells in a place n10700640 a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease) n10700840 a farmer who works land owned by someone else n10700963 an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living) n10701096 a coach of tennis players n10701180 an athlete who plays tennis n10701644 someone who earns a living playing or teaching tennis n10701783 an adult male with a tenor voice n10701962 a musician who plays the tenor saxophone n10702077 someone who makes or repairs tents n10702167 a person who serves a specified term; "there are not many fourth termers in the Senate" n10702307 nonprofessional soldier member of a territorial military unit n10702483 a very troublesome child n10702615 a person who inspires fear or dread; "he was the terror of the neighborhood" n10702781 a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities n10703221 a woman who is pregnant for the third time n10703336 a person who makes a will n10703480 a female testator n10703553 a driver who drives a motor vehicle to evaluate its performance n10703692 someone who is tested (as by an intelligence test or an academic examination) n10703905 a person who testifies or gives a deposition n10704098 a pilot hired to fly experimental airplanes through maneuvers designed to test them n10704238 a baby conceived by fertilization that occurs outside the mother's body; the woman's ova are removed and mixed with sperm in a culture medium - if fertilization occurs the blastocyte is implanted in the woman's uterus n10704516 a specialist in the history of the Teutonic people or language (especially with respect to the Teutonic influence on the history of England) n10704712 a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier n10704886 a man ranking above an ordinary freeman and below a noble in Anglo-Saxon England (especially one who gave military service in exchange for land) n10705100 a feudal lord or baron n10705211 someone skilled in making a roof from plant stalks or foliage n10705345 an advocate of Thatcherism n10705448 someone who produces theatrical performances n10705615 someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology n10706812 someone who theorizes (especially in science or art) n10707134 a believer in theosophy n10707233 a person skilled in a particular type of therapy n10707616 a native or inhabitant of Thessaly n10707707 a native or inhabitant of Thessalonica n10707804 a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it n10708292 an important intellectual; "the great minds of the 17th century" n10708454 someone who exercises the mind (usually in an effort to reach a decision) n10708797 a person who is unusually thin and scrawny n10708976 (baseball) the person who plays third base n10709131 someone other than the principals who are involved in a transaction n10709256 one who is third-rate or distinctly inferior n10709358 a well-bred person n10709435 someone held in bondage n10709529 someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm) n10709745 a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn n10709876 a woman who sings popular songs n10709979 (mythology) the spirit of thunder and lightning believed by some Native Americans to take the shape of a great bird n10710171 an acolyte who carries a thurible n10710259 someone who is paid to admit only those who have purchased tickets n10710403 a worker who ties something n10710509 any one of two or more competitors who tie one another n10710632 a fierce or audacious person; "he's a tiger on the tennis court"; "it aroused the tiger in me" n10710778 (football) an offensive end who lines up close to the tackle n10710913 a worker who lays tile n10711005 someone who tills land (prepares the soil for the planting of crops) n10711144 someone who engages in a tilt or joust n10711253 an owner or manager of a company that is engaged in lumbering n10711370 a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees n10711483 (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed n10711641 one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage n10711766 a native or inhabitant of Timor n10711852 formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living n10712055 a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts n10712229 an unskilled person who tries to fix or mend n10712374 someone who makes or repairs tinware n10712474 a hairdresser who tints hair n10712573 a person who leaves a tip; "a generous tipper" n10712690 someone who drinks liquor repeatedly in small quantities n10712835 one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack) n10713012 someone who pays tithes n10713124 a person who laughs nervously n10713254 a special law-enforcement agent of the United States Treasury n10713367 a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention; "he was the toast of the town" n10713502 someone who proposes a toast; someone who drinks to the health of success of someone or some venture n10713686 the person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at a banquet n10713843 a woman toastmaster n10713923 a retail dealer in tobacco and tobacco-related articles n10714054 a native or inhabitant of the island of Tobago in the West Indies n10714195 someone who rides a toboggan n10714317 fictional character in a play by George Pitt; a barber who murdered his customers n10714465 a young child n10714577 informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person n10714684 someone employed to collect tolls n10714851 a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) n10715030 a girl who behaves in a boyish manner n10715136 a very small person n10715211 an imaginary hero of English folklore who was no taller than his father's thumb n10715347 someone skilled in making or repairing tools n10715447 the leading comedian in a burlesque show n10715544 a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.) n10715671 a worker who makes or adds the top to something n10715789 a leader in a campaign or movement n10715881 a singer (usually a woman) who specializes in singing torch songs n10716005 someone who torments n10716286 a party who has committed a tort n10716389 someone who inflicts severe physical pain (usually for punishment or coercion) n10716576 an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution n10716698 a supporter of traditional political and social institutions against the forces of reform; a political conservative n10716864 a member of political party in Great Britain that has been known as the Conservative Party since 1832; was the opposition party to the Whigs n10717055 someone who throws lightly (as with the palm upward) n10717196 terms of abuse for a masturbator n10717337 an adherent of totalitarian principles or totalitarian government n10717461 a person who belongs to a clan or tribe having a totem n10717589 a person who causes or allows a part of the body to come in contact with someone or something n10717772 a skilled typist who can type a document without looking at the keyboard n10717921 someone who bullies weaker people n10718040 a guide who leads others on a tour n10718131 someone who travels for pleasure n10718349 someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way n10718509 someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit n10718665 a comrade (especially in Russian communism) n10718794 a person who can be relied on to give a great deal of support and comfort n10718952 a person with light blond hair n10719036 the official who keeps a town's records n10719132 (formerly) an official who made public announcements n10719267 a resident of a town or city n10719395 townsman unacquainted with country life especially a slick and flashy male city dweller n10719573 resident of a college town not affiliated with the college n10719692 a person from the same town as yourself; "a fellow townsman" n10719807 one who studies the nature and effects of poisons and their treatment n10719972 an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods n10720097 someone who tracks down game n10720197 a star runner n10720267 a follower of Tractarianism and supporter of the Oxford movement (which was expounded in pamphlets called `Tracts for the Times') n10720453 someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold n10720964 a worker who belongs to a trade union n10721124 one who adheres to traditional views n10721321 a policeman who controls the flow of automobile traffic n10721470 a seller of illicit goods; "a dealer in stolen goods" n10721612 an actor who specializes in tragic roles n10721708 a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies n10721819 an actress who specializes in tragic roles n10721919 someone who marks a trail by leaving blazes on trees n10722029 the person responsible for driving a herd of cattle n10722137 a member of a trainband n10722239 one who holds up the train of a gown or robe on a ceremonial occasion n10722385 someone who is being trained n10722575 one who trains other persons or animals n10722758 an employee of a railroad n10722965 someone who betrays his country by committing treason n10723230 female traitor n10723300 a disreputable vagrant; "a homeless tramp"; "he tried to help the really down-and-out bums" n10723474 someone who injures by trampling n10723597 someone who conducts or carries on business or negotiations n10723731 one living on or coming from the other side of the Alps from Italy n10723873 advocate of transcendentalism n10723984 someone who makes a written version of spoken material n10724132 someone who represents the sounds of speech in phonetic notation n10724272 someone who rewrites in a different script n10724372 someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another; "the best student was a transfer from LSU" n10724570 (law) someone to whom a title or property is conveyed n10724699 someone who transfers something n10724999 (law) someone who conveys a title or property to another n10725149 one who stays for only a short time; "transient laborers" n10725280 a person who translates written messages from one language to another n10725438 a Latin American who buys used goods in the United States and takes them to Latin America to sell n10725613 a gardener who moves plants to new locations n10725734 a person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex n10725893 a person who has undergone a sex change operation n10726031 someone who adopts the dress or manner or sexual role of the opposite sex n10726233 someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs) n10726388 member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence n10726524 a person who engages in shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled into the air by a trap n10726669 someone who sells or arranges trips or tours for customers n10726786 a salesman who travels to call on customers n10727016 someone who moves or passes across; "the traversers slowly ascended the mountain" n10727171 a fisherman who use a trawl net n10727256 an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds n10727458 the British cabinet minister responsible for economic strategy n10727623 derogatory term for environmentalists who support restrictions on the logging industry and the preservation of forests n10727818 a specialist in treating damaged trees n10727944 a traveler who makes a long arduous journey (as hiking through mountainous country) n10728117 someone who digs trenches n10728233 someone who popularizes a new fashion n10728361 a lawyer who specializes in defending clients before a court of law n10728523 a judge in a trial court n10728624 someone who lives in a tribe n10728727 a specialist in tribology n10728828 (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests n10728998 one who tries n10729175 one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case n10729330 one who behaves lightly or not seriously n10729442 a mathematician specializing in trigonometry n10729567 singer in a novel by George du Maurier who was under the control of the hypnotist Svengali n10729711 inhabitant or native of Trinidad n10729801 one of three offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy n10729923 (slang) someone who has taken a psychedelic drug and is undergoing hallucinations n10730077 someone (not an orthodox Christian) who believes that the Father and Son and Holy Ghost are three separate gods n10730262 one of a group of three sharing public administration or civil authority especially in ancient Rome n10730416 a musician who plays the trombone n10730542 a mounted policeman n10730615 a person who is reliable and uncomplaining and hard working n10730728 a state police officer n10730820 a wife who is an attractive young woman; seldom the first wife of an affluent older man; "his trophy wife was an asset to his business" n10731013 radicals who support Trotsky's theory that socialism must be established throughout the world by continuing revolution n10731244 someone who deliberately stirs up trouble n10731560 a worker whose job is to locate and fix sources of trouble (especially in mechanical devices) n10731732 one who is absent from school without permission n10731848 someone who walks in a laborious heavy-footed manner n10732010 a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet n10732212 a federal agent who engages in trust busting n10732314 a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit n10732521 a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges n10732644 a noisy and vigorous or ranting public speaker n10732748 a sewer who tucks n10732854 a member of the dynasty that ruled England n10732967 a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc. n10733117 someone who tunes pianos n10733225 one employed to control water supply by turning water mains on and off n10733350 one of two persons who swing ropes for jumpers to skip over in the game of jump rope n10733487 a lathe operator n10733574 a tumbler who is a member of a turnverein n10733705 someone whose occupation is hunting turtles n10733820 learns from a tutor n10733891 an announcer on television n10733999 someone who twaddles; someone who writes or talks twaddle n10734129 someone who is regarded as contemptible n10734235 someone who manipulates in a nervous or unconscious manner n10734394 either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy n10734568 someone who intertwines (e.g. threads) or forms something by twisting or interlacing n10734741 someone who deceives a lover or spouse by carrying on a sexual relationship with somebody else n10734891 a native of Yorkshire n10734963 a person who plays the kettledrums n10735173 someone paid to operate a typewriter n10735298 a cruel and oppressive dictator n10735564 any person who exercises power in a cruel way; "his father was a tyrant" n10735707 in ancient Greece, a ruler who had seized power without legal right to it n10735852 an ugly or unpromising child who grows into a beautiful or worthy person n10735984 an official at a baseball game n10736091 the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt n10736259 a source of help and advice and encouragement; "he played uncle to lonely students" n10736394 a student who does not perform as well as expected or as well as the IQ indicates n10736602 a university student who has not yet received a first degree n10736788 a secretary immediately subordinate to the head of a department of government n10736926 a seller that sells at a lower price than others do; "he went all over town looking for undersellers" n10737103 an actor able to replace a regular performer when required n10737264 one whose presence is undesirable; "rounding up vagrants and drunks and other undesirables" n10737431 a person who unfastens or unwraps or opens; "children are talented undoers of their shoelaces" n10737717 a seducer who ruins a woman; "she awoke in the arms of her cruel undoer" n10737860 someone who is jobless n10737964 an imaginary creature represented as a white horse with a long horn growing from its forehead n10738111 a person who rides a unicycle n10738215 an advocate of unilateralism n10738321 a person who has normal vision in one eye and dichromacy in the other; very rare but very useful for experiments on color vision n10738515 a representative for a labor union n10738670 adherent of Unitarianism n10738787 adherent of Trinitarianism n10738871 adherent of Arminianism n10738968 someone authorized to transact every kind of business for the principal n10739135 a person whose type O Rh-negative blood may be safely transfused into persons with other blood types n10739297 an expert on the UNIX operating system n10739391 an unidentified soldier whose body is honored as a memorial n10739512 a woman who is not married n10739636 a woman who is an unpleasant person n10739881 belongs to lowest social and ritual class in India n10740017 someone who finds fault or imputes blame n10740219 someone who upholds or maintains; "firm upholders of tradition"; "they are sustainers of the idea of democracy" n10740482 a craftsman who upholsters furniture n10740594 an unexpected winner; someone who defeats the favorite competitor n10740732 a selfish actor who upstages the other actors n10740868 a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class n10741152 an arrogant or presumptuous person n10741258 a guerrilla who fights only in cities and towns n10741367 poor and often mischievous city child n10741493 a specialist in urology n10741590 a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something n10741821 someone employed to conduct others n10742005 a female usher n10742111 an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber n10742269 someone who holds property by usufruct n10742384 someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest n10742546 one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another n10742736 someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility n10742881 a workman expected to serve in any capacity when called on n10742997 a baseball player valued for the ability to play at several positions n10743124 someone who puts to good use; "not all organisms are utilizers of oxygen"; "the social agencies and their utilizers both objected to the budget cut" n10743356 an idealistic (but usually impractical) social reformer; "a Utopian believes in the ultimate perfectibility of man" n10743543 someone who circulates forged banknotes or counterfeit coins n10743675 an organism that can utter vocal sounds; "an utterer of foul oaths"; "is the giraffe a vocalizer?" n10743941 (legal terminology) the Latin word for wife n10744078 a husband who murders his wife n10744164 someone on vacation; someone who is devoting time to pleasure or relaxation rather than to work n10744456 a patient who has been vaccinated n10744544 a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support n10744844 a member of the mercantile and professional Hindu caste; the third of the four main castes n10745006 the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement n10745181 a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day; "will you be my valentine?" n10745332 a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer; "Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man" n10745613 weak or sickly person especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health n10745770 a girl who grew up in the tract housing in the San Fernando Valley n10745894 someone who assesses the monetary worth of possessions n10746056 someone who willfully destroys or defaces property n10746195 a member of the Germanic people who overran Gaul and Spain and North Africa and sacked Rome in 455 n10746346 a person who disappears n10746460 someone who applies a finishing coat of varnish n10746581 a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord n10746799 a performer who works in vaudeville n10746931 an athlete who jumps over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole n10747119 eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products n10747294 a scholar of or an authority on the Vedas n10747424 a strict vegetarian; someone who eats no animal or dairy products at all n10747548 someone who regards with deep respect or reverence n10747672 a speaker who expresses or gives vent to a personal opinion or grievance n10747815 a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy n10747965 a speculator who makes money available for innovative projects (especially in high technology) n10748142 a merchant who undertakes a trading venture (especially a venture that sends goods overseas) n10748309 a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies n10748506 an irritating or obnoxious person n10748620 an important or influential (and often overbearing) person n10748804 a chaste woman n10748889 a man who is a member of a church vestry n10749004 a woman who is a member of a church vestry n10749123 an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service n10749353 a person who has served in the armed forces n10749528 a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits" n10749715 a doctor who practices veterinary medicine n10749928 a musician who plays the vibraphone n10750031 a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman n10750188 (Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish n10750365 (Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel n10750524 a titular Roman Catholic bishop in a non-Catholic area n10750640 (Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop n10750788 an admiral ranking below a full admiral and above a rear admiral n10750911 one ranking below or serving in the place of a chairman n10751026 a deputy or assistant to someone bearing the title of chancellor n10751152 someone appointed by a ruler as an administrative deputy n10751265 an executive officer ranking immediately below a president; may serve in the president's place under certain circumstances n10751527 the vice president of the United States who presides over the United States Senate n10751710 a regent's deputy n10751785 governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign n10752020 wife of a viceroy n10752093 an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance n10752480 a person who is tricked or swindled n10752719 a person who victimizes others; "I thought we were partners, not victim and victimizer" n10752930 a combatant who is able to defeat rivals n10753061 a person who lived during the reign of Victoria n10753182 an innkeeper (especially British) n10753339 member of a vigilance committee n10753442 one who has lived in a village most of their life n10753546 a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately n10753779 the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction n10753917 a woman villain n10753989 a person who harvests grapes for making wine n10754088 someone who makes wine n10754189 someone who sells wine n10754281 someone who assaults others sexually n10754449 someone who violates the law n10754578 a musician who plays the violin n10754920 someone who makes violins n10755080 a musician who plays the viola n10755164 a noisy or scolding or domineering woman n10755257 a person who has never had sex n10755394 a specialist in virology n10755512 a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry n10755648 a member of the most numerous indigenous people of the Philippines n10755815 a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron n10755926 a noblewoman holding the rank of viscount in her own right n10756061 a wife or widow of a viscount n10756148 (in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count n10756261 a member of the western group of Goths who sacked Rome and created a kingdom in present-day Spain and southern France n10756433 a person with unusual powers of foresight n10756641 a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible n10756837 an important or distinguished visitor n10756937 a nurse who is paid to visit the sick in their homes n10757050 a professor visiting another college or university to teach for a limited time n10757193 someone who visits n10757492 one whose prevailing mental imagery is visual n10757625 someone who has inferior vision n10757817 one who believes in vitalism n10757918 a hypothetical force to which the functions and qualities peculiar to living things are sometimes ascribed n10758121 a cultivator of grape vine n10758207 a biologist who cuts open live animals for research n10758337 a malicious woman with a fierce temper n10758445 a high official in a Muslim government (especially in the Ottoman Empire) n10758589 a loud and vehement speaker (usually in protest) n10758713 (metonymy) a singer; "he wanted to hear trained voices sing it" n10758847 a speaker who voices an opinion n10758949 someone who regulates the tone of organ pipes n10759047 someone who plays the game of volleyball n10759151 a person who performs voluntary work n10759331 (military) a person who freely enlists for service n10759543 a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses n10759702 a person who vomits n10759820 a devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity; "the cultured votary of science" n10759982 a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult; "a votary of Aphrodite" n10760199 one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service; "monasteries of votaries" n10760340 a citizen who has a legal right to vote n10760622 (law) a person called into court to defend a title n10760763 someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement n10760951 someone who makes a solemn promise to do something or behave in a certain way; "young vowers of eternal love"; "there are many vowers of chastity but few who observe it" n10761190 a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea) n10761326 a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others n10761519 someone who vulcanizes rubber to improve its strength and resiliency n10761693 a vulgar person (especially someone who makes a vulgar display of wealth) n10761858 someone who makes something vulgar n10761962 a member of the Women's Army Corps n10762064 someone who walks with a waddling gait; "fat waddlers who walk like pigeons" n10762212 someone who speaks or writes in a vague and evasive manner n10762342 a witty amusing person who makes jokes n10762480 a follower of the theories or an admirer of the music of Richard Wagner n10762607 the driver of a wagon n10762693 a wagon maker n10762792 a member of a strictly orthodox Sunni Muslim sect from Saudi Arabia; strives to purify Islamic beliefs and rejects any innovation occurring after the 3rd century of Islam; "Osama bin Laden is said to be a Wahhabi Muslim" n10763075 a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned; "street children beg or steal in order to survive" n10763245 a mourner who utters long loud high-pitched cries n10763383 a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant) n10763620 a woman waiter n10763725 a person who waits or awaits n10763878 a person who awakes; "an early waker" n10763985 someone who rouses others from sleep n10764128 an operative who initiates his own defection (usually to a hostile country) for political asylum n10764296 person who walks in without having an appointment; "the emergency room was overrun with walk-ins" n10764465 a union representative who visits workers at their jobs to see whether agreements are observed n10764622 plays a small part in a dramatic production n10764719 usually in combination: person in charge of or employed at a particular thing; "a kitchen wallah"; "the book wallah" n10764907 remains on sidelines at social event n10765000 a winner by a wide margin n10765098 a very hard hitter n10765189 a worker who papers walls n10765305 a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid n10765435 fictional character created by James Thurber who daydreams about his adventures and triumphs n10765587 a dancer who waltzes n10765679 someone who leads a wandering unsettled life n10765885 a legendary Jew condemned to roam the world for mocking Jesus at the Crucifixion n10766025 a person who wants or needs something; "an owner of many things and needer of none" n10766260 lewd or lascivious woman n10766409 conceived or born during war n10766492 a singer; usually a singer who adds embellishments to the song n10766626 bride of a serviceman during wartime n10766718 a journalist who sends news reports and commentary from a combat zone or place of battle for publication or broadcast n10766899 an offender who violates international law during times of war n10767020 a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another n10767154 the chief official in charge of a prison n10767265 a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners n10767432 a woman warder n10767519 a workman who manages or works in a warehouse n10767654 a god worshipped as giving victory in war n10767762 a male witch or demon n10767837 supreme military leader exercising civil power in a region especially one accountable to nobody when the central government is weak n10768022 someone who gives a warning to others n10768148 a customer to whom a warrant or guarantee is given n10768272 a recipient of a warrant issued by a court in the United States n10768391 holds rank by virtue of a warrant n10768505 maintains a rabbit warren n10768585 someone engaged in or experienced in warfare n10768810 a woman whose husband has died in war n10768903 someone who washes things for a living n10769084 operates industrial washing machine n10769188 a working woman who takes in washing n10769321 someone who enjoys riotous drinking n10769459 someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently n10769607 a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste; "she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses" n10769782 a person who keeps a devotional vigil by a sick bed or by a dead body n10769905 someone who makes or repairs watches n10770059 a guard who keeps watch n10770309 an assistant who supplies drinking water n10770433 a person who enjoys being in or on the water n10770545 a painter who paints with watercolors n10770767 someone who waters plants or crops n10770891 someone who uses a divining rod to find underground water n10771066 a member of the women's reserve of the United States Navy; originally organized during World War II but now no longer a separate branch n10771270 someone who communicates by waving n10771392 a traveler going on a trip n10771539 a pedestrian who walks from place to place n10771636 a person who is physically weak and ineffectual n10771809 a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory; "the wearer of the crown" n10771990 a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky n10772092 predicts the weather n10772190 a craftsman who weaves cloth n10772289 a technician who designs or maintains a website n10772392 a guest at a wedding n10772472 someone who vacations on a weekend n10772580 a reservist who fulfills the military obligation on weekends n10772721 a homeowner who acts as a contractor and tries to do major improvement projects on weekends (often without understanding the scope of the work to be done) n10772937 a farmhand hired to remove weeds n10773040 a hired mourner n10773126 a person who weeps n10773277 an official who weighs and records the weight n10773394 an athlete who lifts barbells n10773527 someone who swindles you by not repaying a debt or wager n10773665 joins pieces of metal by welding them together n10773800 a case for a welfare worker n10773901 a professional boxer who weighs between 141 and 147 pounds n10774018 a wrestler who weighs 154-172 pounds n10774113 an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds n10774223 someone who patronizes prostitutes n10774329 an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S. n10774440 a native or inhabitant of the West Indies n10774756 a resident of the west side of Manhattan in New York City n10774870 a woman hired to suckle a child of someone else n10775003 a workman who wets the work in a manufacturing process n10775128 a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales n10775245 someone who lives near wharves and lives by pilfering from ships or warehouses n10775379 someone who tries to persuade by blandishment and coaxing n10775536 the man at the outermost end of the rank in wheeling n10775660 someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels n10775771 a batter who strikes out by swinging at and missing the third strike n10775911 a member of the Whig Party that existed in the United States before the American Civil War n10776052 a supporter of the American Revolution n10776141 a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories n10776339 a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining n10776766 a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline n10776887 huntsman's assistant in managing the hounds n10776987 someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous n10777147 a dervish whose actions include ecstatic dancing and whirling n10777299 one who speaks in a whisper n10777400 an informant who exposes wrongdoing within an organization in the hope of stopping it; "the law gives little protection to whistleblowers who feel the public has a right to know what is going on"; "the whistleblower was fired for exposing the conditions in mental hospitals" n10777768 someone who makes a loud high sound n10777894 a person who is inwardly evil but outwardly professes to be virtuous n10778044 a clown whose face is covered with white make-up n10778148 a Roman Catholic friar wearing the white cloak of the Carmelite order; mendicant preachers n10778345 a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order n10778553 a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order n10778711 a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders n10778888 one of the Roman Catholic hermits of Saint Augustine n10778999 someone (or something) expected to achieve great success in a given field; "this company is the great white hope of the nuclear industry's waste management policy" n10779238 someone who advocates a society in which white people live separately from members of other races n10779416 a woman sold into prostitution n10779504 a person who forces women to become prostitutes n10779610 a person who believes that the white race is or should be supreme n10779775 someone who whittles (usually as an idle pastime) n10779897 a pimp who procures whores n10779995 a prostitute's customer n10780105 a believer in Wicca n10780185 stands behind the wicket to catch balls n10780284 a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried n10780506 a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried n10780632 a married woman; a man's partner in marriage n10781236 one who can't stay still (especially a child); "the toddler was a real wiggler on plane trips" n10781460 someone who makes and sells wigs n10781547 an oilman who drills exploratory wells in territory not known to be an oil field n10781684 a person who is not socialized n10781817 a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy n10781984 a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism) n10782135 a hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side n10782248 (football) the person who plays wingback n10782362 (RAF rank) one who is next below a group captain n10782471 (sports) player in wing position n10782632 the pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation n10782791 a gambler who wins a bet n10782940 the contestant who wins the contest n10783145 someone who cleans windows for pay n10783240 someone who decorates shop windows n10783352 someone who washes windows n10783438 a taster who evaluates the quality of wines n10783539 a person who winks n10783646 a worker who wipes n10783734 a worker who installs and repairs electric wiring n10783881 one who uses secret influence (i.e. pulls wires or strings) for his own ends n10784015 someone who sends a telegram n10784113 an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments n10784281 term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male; "look here, junior, it's none of your business" n10784436 a small person; "a mere wisp of a girl" n10784544 someone who is believed to heal through magical powers n10784675 someone who identifies and punishes people for their opinions n10784795 a depositor who withdraws funds previously deposited n10784922 a student who withdraws from the educational institution in which he or she was enrolled n10785085 a contestant who withdraws from competition n10785203 a drug addict who is discontinuing the use of narcotics n10785333 an individualist who withdraws from social interaction n10785480 an authority who withdraws permission n10785574 a person who restrains or checks or holds back n10785695 a person who refrains from granting; "a withholder of payments" n10785869 an opponent who resists with force or resolution; "obstinate withstanders of innovation" n10786033 someone who sees an event and reports what happened n10786270 (law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature n10786517 (law) a person who testifies under oath in a court of law n10786755 an archaic term for a cuckold who knows about his wife's infidelity but tolerates it n10786892 a member of the Industrial Workers of the World n10786992 (offensive British slang) term used by the British to refer to people of color from Africa or Asia n10787197 a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women n10787364 a male person assumed to have been raised by wolves n10787470 an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted" n10788852 a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man; "he was faithful to his woman" n10789118 a man who likes many women and has short sexual relationships with them n10789415 a man who is unusually successful at an early age n10789534 someone filled with admiration and awe; someone who wonders at something n10789709 someone who is curious about something n10789820 a woman who can be a successful wife and have a professional career at the same time n10789963 makes decorative wooden panels n10790077 cuts down trees and chops wood as a job n10790192 makes things out of wood n10790384 someone who lives in the woods n10790479 a person who sorts wool into different grades n10790596 a dealer in wool n10790671 a writer who uses language carelessly or pretentiously with little regard for meaning n10790813 a writer of vivid or graphic descriptive power n10790918 a fluent and prolific writer n10791002 person with a compulsive need to work n10791115 a young woman who is employed n10791221 an employee who performs manual or industrial labor n10791820 a fellow worker n10791890 a person absorbed by the concerns and interests and pleasures of the present world n10792028 a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect n10792178 thinks about unfortunate things that might happen n10792335 someone who admires too much to recognize faults n10792506 an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously); "he told his story to some conservative worthies"; "local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable" n10792746 someone who argues noisily or angrily n10792856 someone who demolishes or dismantles buildings as a job n10793019 someone who obtains something by pulling it violently with twisting movements n10793168 combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground n10793492 performs some wicked deed n10793570 someone who makes or repairs something (usually used in combination) n10793799 a candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters n10794014 writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) n10801291 a person who is able to write and has written something n10801561 a student enrolled in (or graduated from) Winchester College n10801697 someone who plays a xylophone n10801802 a Japanese gangster n10801893 one of a race of brutes resembling men but subject to the Houyhnhnms in a novel by Jonathan Swift n10802043 a person who owns or sails a yacht n10802147 someone who gives a strong sudden pull n10802283 an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War) n10802507 a military recruit who is assigned menial tasks n10802621 member of an international gang of Jamaican criminals who sell drugs and violence; "A much publicized raid on a yardie stronghold had first been simulated at Riot City" n10802842 a laborer hired to do outdoor work (such as mowing lawns) n10802953 worker in a railway yard n10803031 a railroad employer who is in charge of a railway yard n10803193 a person who yawns n10803282 (Yiddish) a woman who talks too much; a gossip unable to keep a secret; a woman who spreads rumors and scandal n10803463 (Yiddish) a vulgar shrew; a shallow coarse termagant n10803586 in former times was free and cultivated his own land n10803691 officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch n10803838 a singer who changes register rapidly (popular is Swiss folk songs) n10803978 one who practices yoga and has achieved a high level of spiritual insight n10804102 a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture n10804287 a teenager or a young adult male n10804406 a young person (especially a young man or boy) n10804636 a young radical who agitates for reform n10804732 a member of one or more of the insurgent groups in Turkey in the late 19th century who rebelled against the absolutism of Ottoman rule n10804923 a young upwardly mobile professional individual; a well-paid middle-class professional who works in a city and has a luxurious life style n10805113 a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect n10805274 a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans n10805501 a Jewish supporter of Zionism n10805638 a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force n10805783 a god of voodoo cults of African origin worshipped especially in West Indies n10805932 (voodooism) a spirit or supernatural force that reanimates a dead body n10806113 the chief person responsible for a zoological garden n10806222 a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals n10806612 the Zoroastrian god of time n10806693 Finnish architect and designer of furniture (1898-1976) n10806841 (Old Testament) elder brother of Moses and first high priest of the Israelites; created the golden calf n10807016 United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934) n10807197 Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829) n10807317 French philosopher and theologian; lover of Heloise (1079-1142) n10807487 the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son; "Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each has a special claim on Abraham" n10807858 United States statesman who promoted the Marshall Plan and helped establish NATO (1893-1971) n10808045 Scottish architect who designed many public buildings in England and Scotland (1728-1792) n10808200 2nd President of the United States (1735-1826) n10808353 6th President of the United States; son of John Adams (1767-1848) n10808539 American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803) n10808756 German statesman; chancellor of West Germany (1876-1967) n10808886 English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997) n10809086 Greek tragedian; the father of Greek tragic drama (525-456 BC) n10809223 Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC) n10809317 United States naturalist (born in Switzerland) who studied fossil fish; recognized geological evidence that ice ages had occurred in North America (1807-1873) n10809576 United States novelist (1909-1955) n10809675 Roman general who was governor of Britain and extended Roman rule north to the Firth of Forth (37-93) n10809857 Roman general who commanded the fleet that defeated the forces of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium (63-12 BC) n10810046 granddaughter of Augustus and mother of Caligula and Agrippina the Younger (14 BC - AD 33) n10810215 wife who poisoned Claudius after her son Nero was declared heir and who was then put to death by Nero n10810397 according to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC) n10810549 United States writer (1889-1973) n10810671 United States choreographer noted for his use of African elements (born in 1931) n10810818 German ecclesiastic (1380-1471) n10810923 early ruler of Egypt who rejected the old gods and replaced them with sun worship (died in 1358 BC) n10811118 king of the Visigoths who captured Rome in 410 (370-410) n10811228 United States dramatist (1928-) n10811352 United States painter born in Germany; works characterized by simple geometrical patterns in various colors (1888-1976) n10811540 prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861) n10811708 Italian architect and painter; pioneering theoretician of Renaissance architecture (1404-1472) n10811900 Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; reputed inventor of Alcaic verse (611-580 BC) n10812047 ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Peloponnesian War (circa 450-404 BC) n10812225 United States novelist noted for children's books (1832-1888) n10812360 king of Macedon; conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia; founder of Alexandria (356-323 BC) n10812550 the czar of Russia whose plans to liberalize the government of Russia were unrealized because of the wars with Napoleon (1777-1825) n10812800 the son of Nicholas I who, as czar of Russia, introduced reforms that included limited emancipation of the serfs (1818-1881) n10813049 son of Alexander II who was czar of Russia (1845-1894) n10813204 Pope and father of Cesare Borgia and Lucrezia Borgia (1431-1503) n10813374 king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899) n10813527 United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899) n10813711 United States writer (1909-1981) n10813813 an Ismaili caliph of Egypt who declared himself an incarnation of God and founded the Druze religious sect (985-1021) n10813986 an Egyptian polymath (born in Iraq) whose research in geometry and optics was influential into the 17th century; established experiments as the norm of proof in physics (died in 1040) n10814328 the fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites; he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad; after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects n10814574 United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942) n10814776 a soldier of the American Revolution whose troops helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British (1738-1789) n10814953 United States filmmaker and comic actor (1935-) n10815113 United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964) n10815343 Cuban dancer and choreographer (born in 1921) n10815477 Italian violin maker in Cremona; taught the craft to Guarneri and Stradivari (1596-1684) n10815648 (Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan; the first Church Father born and raised in the Christian faith; composer of hymns; imposed orthodoxy on the early Christian church and built up its secular power; a saint and Doctor of the Church (340?-397) n10816136 a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet n10816223 Norwegian explorer who was the first to traverse the Northwest Passage and in 1911 the first to reach the South Pole (1872-1928) n10816424 a presocratic Athenian philosopher who maintained that everything is composed of very small particles that were arranged by some eternal intelligence (500-428 BC) n10816644 a presocratic Greek philosopher and student of Thales who believed the universal substance to be infinity rather than something resembling ordinary objects (611-547 BC) n10816890 a presocratic Greek philosopher and associate of Anaximander who believed that all things are made of air in different degrees of density (6th century BC) n10817102 a Danish author remembered for his fairy stories (1805-1875) n10817244 United States physicist who discovered antimatter in the form of an antielectron that is called the positron (1905-1991) n10817458 United States contralto noted for her performance of spirituals (1902-1993) n10817607 United States dramatist (1888-1959) n10817717 United States physicist who studied the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems (1923-) n10817935 United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941) n10818088 (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland n10818312 United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960) n10818469 Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714) n10818715 French dramatist noted for his reinterpretations of Greek myths (1910-1987) n10818860 an Italian who was a Benedictine monk; was archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109; one of the founders of scholasticism; best known for his proof of the existence of God n10819134 United States suffragist (1820-1906) n10819285 (Christianity) the adversary of Christ (or Christianity) mentioned in the New Testament; the Antichrist will rule the world until overthrown by the Second Coming of Christ n10819533 a general of Alexander the Great and king of Macedonia; lost one eye; killed in a battle at Ipsus (382-301 BC) n10819755 Emperor of Rome; nephew and son-in-law and adoptive son of Antonius Pius; Stoic philosopher; the decline of the Roman Empire began under Marcus Aurelius (121-180) n10820053 Emperor of Rome; adoptive son of Hadrian (86-161) n10820163 Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC) n10820444 French poet; precursor of surrealism (1880-1918) n10820613 English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966) n10820790 (Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology; presented philosophical proofs of the existence of God (1225-1274) n10821218 Palestinian statesman who was chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (1929-2004) n10821379 French writer who generalized surrealism to literature (1897-1982) n10821514 Greek mathematician and physicist noted for his work in hydrostatics and mechanics and geometry (287-212 BC) n10821699 United States historian and political philosopher (born in Germany) (1906-1975) n10821867 an ancient Greek grammarian remembered for his commentary on the Iliad and Odyssey (circa 217-145 BC) n10822027 an ancient Greek astronomer who was one of the first to propose a heliocentric theory of the universe (circa 270 BC) n10822211 an ancient Greek dramatist remembered for his comedies (448-380 BC) n10822338 one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC) n10822567 a Greek who was a Christian theologian active in Alexandria and who was declared a heretic for his doctrines about God (which came to be known as Arianism) (256?-336) n10822786 German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19) n10822962 Dutch Protestant theologian who founded Arminianism which opposed the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin (1559-1609) n10823199 United States pioneering jazz trumpeter and bandleader (1900-1971) n10823369 United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-) n10823529 United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801) n10823760 English poet and literary critic (1822-1888) n10823894 Italian theologian who censured the worldly possessions of monks and the temporal power of bishops and was condemned for dogmatic errors by the Second Lateran Council (early 12th century) n10824146 Alsatian artist and poet who was cofounder of dadaism in Zurich; noted for abstract organic sculptures (1887-1966) n10824352 Swedish chemist and physicist noted for his theory of chemical dissociation (1859-1927) n10824541 king of Persia who sanctioned the practice of Judaism in Jerusalem (?-424 BC) n10824710 king of Persia who subdued numerous revolutions and made peace with Sparta (?-359 BC) n10824888 a legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot n10825180 elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886) n10825407 Indian religious leader and founder of the Yogacara school of Buddhism in India (4th century) n10825554 United States writer (born in Poland) who wrote in Yiddish (1880-1957) n10825718 United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993) n10825923 British choreographer (1906-1988) n10826033 king of Assyria who built a magnificent palace and library at Nineveh (668-627 BC) n10826204 United States writer (born in Russia) noted for his science fiction (1920-1992) n10826352 United States dancer and cinema actor noted for his original and graceful tap dancing (1899-1987) n10826557 United States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848) n10826717 British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964) n10826952 Turkish statesman who abolished the caliphate and founded Turkey as a modern secular state (1881-1938) n10827155 (Roman Catholic Church) Greek patriarch of Alexandria who championed Christian orthodoxy against Arianism; a church father, saint, and Doctor of the Church (293-373) n10827513 the first Saxon ruler who extended his kingdom to include nearly all of England (895-939) n10827678 king of the Huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the Roman Empire (406-453) n10827873 British statesman and leader of the Labour Party who instituted the welfare state in Britain (1883-1967) n10828091 United States writer (born in 1917) n10828233 United States poet (born in England) (1907-1973) n10828368 United States ornithologist and artist (born in Haiti) noted for his paintings of birds of America (1785-1851) n10828573 (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430) n10828990 Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14) n10829293 English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817) n10829450 Arabian philosopher born in Spain; wrote detailed commentaries on Aristotle that were admired by the Schoolmen (1126-1198) n10829733 Arabian physician and influential Islamic philosopher; his interpretation of Aristotle influenced St. Thomas Aquinas; writings on medicine were important for almost 500 years (980-1037) n10830046 Italian physicist noted for his work on gases; proposed what has come to be called Avogadro's law (1776-1856) n10830229 German baroque organist and contrapuntist; composed mostly keyboard music; one of the greatest creators of western music (1685-1750) n10830456 English statesman and philosopher; precursor of British empiricism; advocated inductive reasoning (1561-1626) n10830731 English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292) n10831003 German publisher of a series of travel guidebooks (1801-1859) n10831136 English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742) n10831363 United States singer (1918-1990) n10831483 Russian anarchist; ally and later opponent of Karl Marx (1814-1876) n10831656 United States dancer and choreographer (born in Russia) noted for his abstract and formal works (1904-1983) n10831860 Spanish explorer who in 1513 crossed the Isthmus of Darien and became the first European to see the eastern shores of the Pacific Ocean (1475-1519) n10832085 English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1867-1947) n10832251 United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987) n10832415 Spanish fashion designer known for his stark elegant designs (1895-1972) n10832568 English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930) n10832731 United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989) n10832908 (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus n10833111 French novelist; he portrays the complexity of 19th century French society (1799-1850) n10833304 uninhibited United States actress (1903-1968) n10833425 English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820) n10833595 English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929) n10833805 Canadian physiologist who discovered insulin with C. H. Best and who used it to treat diabetes(1891-1941) n10834011 United States writer of poems and plays about racial conflict (born in 1934) n10834176 Austrian physician who developed a rotational method for testing the middle ear (1876-1936) n10834337 Barbary pirate (died in 1546) n10834439 United States composer (1910-1981) n10834543 United States physicist who won the Nobel prize for physics twice (1908-1991) n10834690 United States politician and lawyer; vice president of the United States (1877-1956) n10834869 United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891) n10835022 Scottish dramatist and novelist; created Peter Pan (1860-1937) n10835218 United States actor; husband of Georgiana Emma Barrymore and father of Ethel Barrymore and John Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore (1847-1905) n10835450 United States actress; daughter of John Drew and wife of Maurice Barrymore; mother of Ethel Barrymore and John Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore (1854-1893) n10835709 United States actor; son of Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Barrymore (1878-1954) n10835866 United States actress; daughter of Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Barrymore (1879-1959) n10836029 United States actor; son of Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Barrymore (1882-1942) n10836184 United States novelist (born in 1930) n10836308 Swiss Protestant theologian (1886-1968) n10836413 United States author of sometimes surrealistic stories (1931-1989) n10836555 French sculptor best known for creating the Statue of Liberty now in New York harbor n10836725 Danish physician who discovered Bartholin's gland (1585-1629) n10836862 United States publisher and editor who compiled a book of familiar quotations (1820-1905) n10837023 United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946) n10837258 Hungarian composer and pianist who collected Hungarian folk music; in 1940 he moved to the United States (1881-1945) n10837461 a disciple of and secretary for the prophet Jeremiah n10837567 economic advisor to United States Presidents (1870-1965) n10837737 Russian dancer and choreographer who migrated to the United States (born in 1948) n10837918 (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379) n10838288 (Old Testament) the wife of Uriah and later the wife of king David; Solomon was her son by David (circa 10th century BC) n10838484 a French poet noted for macabre imagery and evocative language (1821-1867) n10838665 United States writer of children's books (1856-1919) n10838802 French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524) n10838997 English mathematician for whom Bayes' theorem is named (1702-1761) n10839131 United States biologist who discovered how hereditary characteristics are transmitted by genes (1903-1989) n10839329 English dramatist who collaborated with John Fletcher (1584-1616) n10839469 United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853) n10839617 French feminist and existentialist and novelist (1908-1986) n10839791 British newspaper publisher and politician (born in Canada); confidant of Winston Churchill (1879-1964) n10840021 (Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170) n10840354 a playwright and novelist (born in Ireland) who lived in France; wrote plays for the theater of the absurd (1906-1989) n10840563 French physicist who discovered that rays emitted by uranium salts affect photographic plates (1852-1908) n10840769 (Roman Catholic Church) English monk and scholar (672-735) n10841065 United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887) n10841241 English writer and caricaturist (1872-1956) n10841405 German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827) n10841657 Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992) n10841880 German architect known for his simple utilitarian factory buildings (1868-1940) n10842030 Byzantine general under Justinian I; he recovered former Roman territories in northern Africa and fought against the Persians n10842213 United States inventor (born in Scotland) of the telephone (1847-1922) n10842376 English painter; sister of Virginia Woolf; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1879-1961) n10842575 a phonetician and father of Alexander Graham Bell (1819-1905) n10842730 Italian cardinal and theologian (1542-1621) n10842923 Italian composer of operas (1801-1835) n10843035 English author (born in France) remembered especially for his verse for children (1870-1953) n10843228 United States author (born in Canada) whose novels influenced American literature after World War II (1915-2005) n10843425 (Old Testament) Babylonian general and son of Nebuchadnezzar II; according to the Old Testament he was warned of his doom by divine handwriting on the wall that was interpreted by Daniel (6th century BC) n10843705 United States humorist (1889-1945) n10843858 Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547) n10844031 pope who was a patron of the arts and who denounced the cruelty to the indigenous peoples of South America (1675-1758) n10844231 pope who founded the Vatican service for prisoners of war during World War I (1854-1922) n10844401 United States anthropologist (1887-1948) n10844527 United States writer; brother of Stephen Vincent Benet (1886-1950) n10844667 United States poet; brother of William Rose Benet (1898-1943) n10844805 Israeli statesman (born in Poland) and active Zionist who organized resistance against the British after World War II; prime minister of Israel (1886-1973) n10845050 (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel n10845248 United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928) n10845424 United States comedian known for his timeing and delivery and self-effacing humor (1894-1974) n10845603 English philosopher and jurist; founder of utilitarianism (1748-1831) n10845763 United States legislator who opposed the use of paper currency (1782-1858) n10845926 United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975) n10846089 Austrian composer in Schoenberg's twelve-tone music system (1885-1935) n10846224 Swedish film director who used heavy symbolism and explored the psychology of the characters (born 1918) n10846400 Swedish film actress (1915-1982) n10846504 French philosopher who proposed elan vital as the cause of evolution and development (1859-1941) n10846693 Soviet chief of secret police under Joseph Stalin; was executed by his associates in the power struggle following Stalin's death (1899-1953) n10846913 Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741) n10847125 Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753) n10847330 Dutch architect and town planner (1856-1934) n10847454 United States songwriter (born in Russia) who wrote more than 1500 songs and several musical comedies (1888-1989) n10847653 French composer of romantic works (1803-1869) n10847793 French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878) n10847994 French actress (1844-1923) n10848122 Italian sculptor and architect of the baroque period in Italy; designed many churches and chapels and tombs and fountains (1598-1680) n10848356 Swiss mathematician (1654-1705) n10848500 Swiss mathematician (1667-1748) n10848641 Swiss physicist who contributed to hydrodynamics and mathematical physics (1700-1782) n10848802 United States conductor and composer (1918-1990) n10848946 United States baseball player (born 1925) n10849083 United States rock singer (born in 1931) n10849213 French criminologist (1853-1914) n10849323 Italian filmmaker (born in 1940) n10849435 Swedish chemist who discovered three new elements and determined the atomic weights of many others (1779-1848) n10849625 German mathematician and astronomer who made accurate measurements of stellar distances and who predicted the existence on an 8th planet (1784-1846) n10849873 British inventor and metallurgist who developed the Bessemer process (1813-1898) n10850049 Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978) n10850273 United States physicist (born in Germany) noted for research in astrophysics and nuclear physics (1906-2005) n10850469 United States educator who worked to improve race relations and educational opportunities for Black Americans (1875-1955) n10850667 British economist (born in India) whose report on social insurance provided the basis for most of the social legislation on which the welfare state in the United Kingdom is based (1879-1963) n10850964 British labor leader and statesman who played an important role in diplomacy after World War II (1884-1951) n10851139 United States writer of caustic wit (1842-1914) n10851282 French psychologist remembered for his studies of the intellectual development of children (1857-1911) n10851452 Arab terrorist who established al-Qaeda (born in 1957) n10851599 German statesman under whose leadership Germany was united (1815-1898) n10851865 French composer best known for his operas (1838-1875) n10851987 popular child actress of the 1930's (born in 1928) n10852130 British chemist who identified carbon dioxide and who formulated the concepts of specific heat and latent heat (1728-1799) n10852320 Sauk leader who in 1832 led Fox and Sauk warriors against the United States (1767-1838) n10852506 British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953) n10852669 visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827) n10852803 French aviator who in 1909 made the first flight across the English Channel (1872-1936) n10852961 British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817) n10853244 United States pianist and composer of operas and musical plays (1905-1964) n10853413 United States composer (born in Switzerland) who composed symphonies and chamber music and choral music and a piano sonata and an opera (1880-1959) n10853628 Russian poet (1880-1921) n10853767 United States linguist who adopted a behavioristic approach to linguistics (1887-1949) n10853932 Prussian general who is remembered for his leadership in the wars against Napoleon (1742-1819) n10854146 Italian poet (born in France) (1313-1375) n10854265 Italian printer who designed the Bodoni font (1740-1813) n10854397 German mystic and theosophist who founded modern theosophy; influenced George Fox (1575-1624) n10854627 German novelist and writer of short stories (1917-1985) n10854777 a Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524) n10855047 United States film actor (1899-1957) n10855200 Danish physicist who studied atomic structure and radiations; the Bohr theory of the atom accounted for the spectrum of hydrogen (1885-1962) n10855431 the second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I; was executed on a charge of adultery (1507-1536) n10855604 Venezuelan statesman who led the revolt of South American colonies against Spanish rule; founded Bolivia in 1825 (1783-1830) n10855834 Austrian physicist who contributed to the kinetic theory of gases (1844-1906) n10855987 United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940) n10856215 German Lutheran theologian and pastor whose works concern Christianity in the modern world; an active opponent of Nazism, he was arrested and sent to Buchenwald and later executed (1906-1945) n10856486 (Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754) n10856799 pope who declared that Catholic princes are subject to the pope in temporal as well as in theological matters (1235-1303) n10857001 United States outlaw who was said to have killed 21 men (1859-1881) n10857159 United States writer (1902-1973) n10857271 English mathematician; creator of Boolean algebra (1815-1864) n10857418 an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820) n10857540 United States actor and assassin of President Lincoln (1838-1865) n10857697 Argentinian writer remembered for his short stories (1899-1986) n10857849 Italian cardinal and military leader; model for Machiavelli's prince (1475-1507) n10858018 Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts (1480-1519) n10858164 British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970) n10858333 Russian composer (1833-1887) n10858468 Dutch painter (1450-1516) n10858577 Indian physicist who with Albert Einstein proposed statistical laws based on the indistinguishability of particles; led to the description of fundamental particles that later came to be known as bosons n10858872 Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795) n10859012 Italian painter of mythological and religious paintings (1444-1510) n10859194 French explorer who circumnavigated the globe accompanied by scientists (1729-1811) n10859369 French composer of serial music (born in 1925) n10859485 United States mathematician and astronomer noted for his works on navigation (1773-1838) n10859669 English editor who in 1818 published an expurgated edition of the works of Shakespeare (1754-1825) n10859857 United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836) n10860108 Irish chemist who established that air has weight and whose definitions of chemical elements and chemical reactions helped to dissociate chemistry from alchemy (1627-1691) n10860347 United States writer (1902-1992) n10860444 United States writer of science fiction (born 1920) n10860589 United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752) n10860807 United States general who played an important role in the Allied victory in World War II (1893-1981) n10860999 United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998) n10861174 poet in colonial America (born in England) (1612-1672) n10861329 United States financier noted for his love of diamonds and his extravagant lifestyle (1856-1917) n10861535 United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896) n10861741 Confederate general during the American Civil War who was defeated by Grant in the battle of Chattanooga (1817-1876) n10861926 Danish astronomer whose observations of the planets provided the basis for Kepler's laws of planetary motion (1546-1601) n10862113 German composer who developed the romantic style of both lyrical and classical music (1833-1897) n10862281 French educator who lost his sight at the age of three and who invented a system of writing and printing for sightless people (1809-1852) n10862507 great Italian architect of the High Renaissance in Italy (1444-1514) n10862676 Romanian sculptor noted for abstractions of animal forms (1876-1957) n10862822 German statesman who as chancellor of West Germany worked to reduce tensions with eastern Europe (1913-1992) n10862999 French painter who led the cubist movement (1882-1963) n10863124 United States rocket engineer (born in Germany where he designed a missile used against England); he led the United States Army team that put the first American satellite into space (1912-1977) n10863440 the German mistress of Adolf Hitler (1910-1945) n10863552 German dramatist and poet who developed a style of epic theater (1898-1956) n10863717 United States architect (born in Hungary) who was associated with the Bauhaus in the 1920's (1902-1981) n10863896 Soviet statesman who became president of the Soviet Union (1906-1982) n10864064 United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990) n10864204 Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523) n10864428 United States anthropologist who was the first to attempt a systematic classification of Native American languages (1837-1899) n10864635 major English composer of the 20th century; noted for his operas (1913-1976) n10864858 French anthropologist who studied the craniums and brains of different races of people; remembered for his discovery that articulate speech depends on an area of the brain now known as Broca's area (1824-1880) n10865140 Canadian physicist who bounced neutron beams off of atomic nuclei to study the structure of matter (1918-2003) n10865329 French nuclear physicist who generalized the wave-particle duality by proposing that particles of matter exhibit wavelike properties (1892-1987) n10865567 English novelist; oldest of three Bronte sisters (1816-1855) n10865700 English novelist; one of three Bronte sisters (1818-1848) n10865860 English novelist; youngest of three Bronte sisters (1820-1849) n10865990 English lyric poet (1887-1915) n10866090 United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963) n10866217 abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859) n10866385 Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858) n10866571 United States writer of humorous tales of an itinerant showman (1834-1867) n10866738 English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882) n10866883 English poet best remembered for love sonnets written to her husband Robert Browning (1806-1861) n10867064 English poet and husband of Elizabeth Barrett Browning noted for his dramatic monologues (1812-1889) n10867238 United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926) n10867473 king of Scotland from 1306 to 1329; defeated the English army under Edward II at Bannockburn and gained recognition of Scottish independence (1274-1329) n10867708 Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931) n10867933 German composer (1838-1920) n10868025 Austrian organist and composer of romantic music (1824-1896) n10868177 Flemish painter of landscapes (1525-1569) n10868397 English dandy who was a fashion leader during the Regency (1778-1840) n10868562 Florentine architect who was the first great architect of the Italian Renaissance (1377-1446) n10868738 Italian philosopher who used Copernican principles to develop a pantheistic monistic philosophy; condemned for heresy by the Inquisition and burned at the stake (1548-1600) n10868980 (Roman Catholic Church) a French cleric (born in Germany) who founded the Carthusian order in 1084 (1032-1101) n10869207 statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC) n10869385 United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925) n10869683 Israeli religious philosopher (born in Austria); as a Zionist he promoted understanding between Jews and Arabs; his writings affected Christian thinkers as well as Jews (1878-1965) n10869931 15th President of the United States (1791-1868) n10870072 German organic chemist who studied alcoholic fermentation and discovered zymase (1860-1917) n10870235 United States author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in China (1892-1973) n10870440 United States tennis player who in 1938 was the first to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles championship in the same year (1915-2000) n10870691 Bolshevik leader in Russia who advocated gradual collectivism of the farms; was executed in a purge by Stalin (1888-1938) n10870897 United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844) n10871129 a Lutheran theologian in Germany (1884-1976) n10871270 United States diplomat and United Nations official (1904-1971) n10871424 German chemist who with Kirchhoff pioneered spectrum analysis but is remembered mainly for his invention of the Bunsen burner (1811-1899) n10871655 Spanish film director (1900-1983) n10871756 English preacher and author of an allegorical novel, Pilgrim's Progress (1628-1688) n10871926 English actor who was the first to play the leading role in several of Shakespeare's tragedies (1567-1619) n10872105 United States horticulturist who developed many new varieties of fruits and vegetables and flowers (1849-1926) n10872287 United States jurist appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court by Richard Nixon (1907-1995) n10872505 English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993) n10872624 British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792) n10872839 United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903) n10873059 British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797) n10873303 United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924) n10873505 United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912) n10873679 celebrated Scottish poet (1759-1796) n10873783 United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996) n10873937 United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881) n10874162 United States politician who served as vice president under Jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel and fled south (1756-1836) n10874393 United States novelist and author of the Tarzan stories (1875-1950) n10874540 United States inventor who patented the first practical adding machine (1855-1898) n10874706 United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997) n10874921 English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971) n10875107 Welsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984) n10875249 English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890) n10875468 vice president under Reagan and 41st President of the United States (born in 1924) n10875681 United States electrical engineer who designed an early analogue computer and who led the scientific program of the United States during World War II (1890-1974) n10875910 43rd President of the United States; son of George Herbert Walker Bush (born in 1946) n10876160 American inventor who in 1775 designed a man-propelled submarine that was ineffectual but subsequently earned him recognition as a submarine pioneer (1742-1824) n10876419 English poet (1612-1680) n10876513 English novelist who described a fictitious land he called Erewhon (1835-1902) n10876661 English architect who designed many churches (1814-1900) n10876798 explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957) n10877015 English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623) n10877253 English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824) n10877456 United States writer of satirical novels (1879-1958) n10877584 Italian explorer who led the English expedition in 1497 that discovered the mainland of North America and explored the coast from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland (ca. 1450-1498) n10877841 son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557) n10878161 conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC) n10878375 United States comedian who pioneered comedy television shows (born 1922) n10878530 United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992) n10878672 Italian who was famous as a magician and alchemist (1743-1795) n10878844 United States film actor known for his portrayals of tough characters (1899-1986) n10879009 United States sculptor who first created mobiles and stabiles (1898-1976) n10879155 Spanish poet and dramatist considered one of the great Spanish writers (1600-1681) n10879364 United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987) n10879551 Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41) n10879789 pope who in 1122 forced the Holy Roman Emperor Henry V to sign a concordat that recognized the right of the church to choose its own leadership (died in 1124) n10880024 Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458) n10880189 Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977) n10880398 Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564) n10880669 United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-) n10880841 Italian writer of novels and short stories (born in Cuba) (1923-1987) n10880981 United States mythologist (1904-1987) n10881092 French writer who portrayed the human condition as isolated in an absurd world (1913-1960) n10881269 English writer born in Germany (1905-1994) n10881382 king of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035) n10881616 Czech writer who introduced the word `robot' into the English language (1890-1938) n10881784 United States gangster who terrorized Chicago during prohibition until arrested for tax evasion (1899-1947) n10881986 United States film maker (1897-1991) n10882089 Italian painter noted for his realistic depiction of religious subjects and his novel use of light (1573-1610) n10882293 Italian poet considered the national poet of modern Italy (1835-1907) n10882436 Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639) n10882588 king of Sweden since 1973 (born 1946) n10882706 Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881) n10882846 United States songwriter (1899-1981) n10882988 United States industrialist and philanthropist who endowed education and public libraries and research trusts (1835-1919) n10883202 United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955) n10883380 French physicist who founded thermodynamics (1796-1832) n10883533 United States chemist who developed nylon (1896-1937) n10883688 French surgeon and biologist who developed a way to suture and graft blood vessels (1873-1944) n10883871 United States architect who with his partner Thomas Hastings designed many important public buildings (1858-1911) n10884061 English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) n10884369 United States frontiersman who guided Fremont's expeditions in the 1840s and served as a Union general in the American Civil War (1809-1868) n10884597 United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964) n10884831 39th President of the United States (1924-) n10885006 Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939) n10885176 French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence river and laid claim to the region for France (1491-1557) n10885352 English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823) n10885487 outstanding Italian operatic tenor (1873-1921) n10885603 United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943) n10885831 an outstanding Spanish cellist noted for his interpretation of Bach's cello suites (1876-1973) n10885994 an Italian adventurer who wrote vivid accounts of his sexual encounters (1725-1798) n10886222 United States country music singer and songwriter (1932-2003) n10886361 (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus n10886558 German philosopher concerned with concept formation in the human mind and with symbolic forms in human culture generally (1874-1945) n10886763 prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC) n10886929 Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927) n10887137 United States writer who wrote about frontier life (1873-1947) n10887290 empress of Russia who succeeded her husband Peter the Great (1684-1727) n10887420 empress of Russia who greatly increased the territory of the empire (1729-1796) n10887593 first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536) n10887790 queen of France as the wife of Henry II and regent during the minority of her son Charles IX (1519-1589) n10887981 Roman lyric poet remembered for his love poems to an aristocratic Roman woman (84-54 BC) n10888151 English nurse who remained in Brussels after the German occupation in order to help Allied prisoners escape; was caught and executed by the Germans (1865-1915) n10888401 British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810) n10888644 English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491) n10888788 Italian sculptor (1500-1571) n10888891 Swedish astronomer who devised the centigrade thermometer (1701-1744) n10889032 Spanish writer best remembered for `Don Quixote' which satirizes chivalry and influenced the development of the novel form (1547-1616) n10889316 French Post-impressionist painter who influenced modern art (especially cubism) by stressing the structural components latent in nature (1839-1906) n10889533 French painter (born in Russia) noted for his imagery and brilliant colors (1887-1985) n10889689 British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940) n10889905 English architect (1723-1796) n10890032 French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635) n10890211 Frenchman and Egyptologist who studied the Rosetta Stone and in 1821 became the first person to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics (1790-1832) n10890437 United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959) n10890637 English comedian and film maker; portrayed a downtrodden little man in baggy pants and bowler hat (1889-1977) n10890868 United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845) n10891029 British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979) n10891271 King of France elected in 987 and founding the Capetian dynasty (940-996) n10891428 American psychologist and editor (1860-1944) n10891569 American psychologist (born in England) who developed a broad theory of human behavior based on multivariate research (1905-1998) n10891830 French neurologist who tried to use hypnotism to cure hysteria (1825-1893) n10891981 king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814) n10892218 French physicist and author of Charles's law which anticipated Gay-Lussac's law (1746-1823) n10892416 the eldest son of Elizabeth II and heir to the English throne (born in 1948) n10892564 son of James I who was King of England and Scotland and Ireland; was deposed and executed by Oliver Cromwell (1600-1649) n10892786 King of England and Scotland and Ireland during the Restoration (1630-1685) n10892947 as Charles II he was Holy Roman Emperor and as Charles I he was king of France (823-877) n10893153 King of France who began his reign with most of northern France under English control; after the intervention of Jeanne d'Arc the French were able to defeat the English and end the Hundred Years' War (1403-1461) n10893433 King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574) n10893606 United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873) n10893830 French statesman and writer; considered a precursor of the romantic movement in France (1768-1848) n10894065 English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400) n10894208 United States labor leader who organized farm workers (born 1927) n10894365 Mexican composer of nationalistic works using themes from Indian folk music (1899-1978) n10894522 United States writer of novels and short stories (1912-1982) n10894652 Russian dramatist whose plays are concerned with the difficulty of communication between people (1860-1904) n10894905 Italian composer of church music and operas (1760-1842) n10895073 suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773) n10895274 conservative English writer of the Roman Catholic persuasion; in addition to volumes of criticism and polemics he wrote detective novels featuring Father Brown (1874-1936) n10895549 French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972) n10895688 Chinese military and political figure; in the Chinese civil war that followed World War II he was defeated by the Chinese communists and in 1949 was forced to withdraw to Taiwan where he served as president of Nationalist China until his death (1897-1975) n10896046 a British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779) n10896255 Italian painter (born in Greece) whose deep shadows and barren landscapes strongly influenced the surrealists (1888-1978) n10896452 United States linguist whose theory of generative grammar redefined the field of linguistics (born 1928) n10896644 French composer (born in Poland) and pianist of the romantic school (1810-1849) n10896823 United States writer who described Creole life in Louisiana (1851-1904) n10896987 prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976) n10897154 Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century) n10897312 British statesman and leader during World War II; received Nobel prize for literature in 1953 (1874-1965) n10897594 English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722) n10897796 United States poet and critic (1916-1986) n10897946 a Roman statesman and orator remembered for his mastery of Latin prose (106-43 BC) n10898133 painter of the Florentine school; anticipated the move from Byzantine to naturalistic art (1240-1302) n10898308 Roman statesman regarded as a model of simple virtue; he twice was called to assume dictatorship of Rome and each time retired to his farm (519-438 BC) n10898549 Canadian politician who served as prime minister (1939-) n10898693 United States psychologist (born in Panama) whose research persuaded the Supreme Court that segregated schools were discriminatory (1914-2005) n10898929 United States general who was Allied commander in Africa and Italy in World War II and was commander of the United Nations forces in Korea (1896-1984) n10899164 United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838) n10899414 Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54) n10899747 Prussian general and military theorist who proposed a doctrine of total war and war as an extension of diplomacy (1780-1831) n10899951 United States politician responsible for the Missouri Compromise between free and slave states (1777-1852) n10900146 United States general who commanded United States forces in Europe from 1945 to 1949 and who oversaw the Berlin airlift (1897-1978) n10900366 ancient Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno of Citium as the leader of the Stoic school (300-232 BC) n10900524 French statesman who played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles (1841-1929) n10900730 United States writer and humorist best known for his novels about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1835-1910) n10900953 Italian antipope from 1080 to 1100 who was installed as pope by the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV who consistently opposed efforts at papal reform (died in 1100) n10901192 Italian pope from 1523 to 1534 who broke with Henry VIII of England after Henry VIII divorced Catherine of Aragon and married Anne Boleyn (1478-1534) n10901420 Italian pope from 1700 to 1721 who condemned Jansenist ideas on papal infallibility n10901589 Italian pope from 1769 to 1774 who lost whatever support remained of Catholic Europe, causing the church to fall into the hands of secular princes (1705-1774) n10901827 beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC) n10902051 22nd and 24th President of the United States (1837-1908) n10902232 American geneticist who succeeded in transferring a functioning gene from one mouse to another (born in 1934) n10902409 United States politician who as governor of New York supported the project to build the Erie Canal (1769-1828) n10902591 42nd President of the United States (1946-) n10902752 wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-) n10902934 British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774) n10903172 king of the Franks who unified Gaul and established his capital at Paris and founded the Frankish monarchy; his name was rendered as Gallic `Louis' (466-511) n10903413 United States comedienne who starred in early television shows with Sid Caesar (1908-2001) n10903570 Apache leader of the resistance to United States troops in Arizona (1812-1874) n10903722 United States aviator who held several speed records and headed the women's Air Force pilots in World War II (1910-1980) n10903918 British physicist who (with Ernest Walton in 1931) first split an atom (1897-1967) n10904107 French writer and film maker who worked in many artistic media (1889-1963) n10904270 United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917) n10904463 United States songwriter and playwright famous for his patriotic songs (1878-1942) n10904639 German botanist who is generally recognized as founding bacteriology when he recognized bacteria as plants n10904821 English romantic poet (1772-1834) n10904992 French writer of novels about women (1873-1954) n10905159 English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889) n10905315 Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506) n10905568 Czech educational reformer (1592-1670) n10905703 United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy; his observation that X-rays behave like miniature bowling balls in their interactions with electrons provided evidence for the quantal nature of light (1892-1962) n10906048 United States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915) n10906234 French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study n10906462 British author who created Sherlock Holmes (1859-1930) n10906638 French mathematician and philosopher (1743-1794) n10906822 Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC) n10907103 English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729) n10907236 United States tennis player who was the first woman to win the United States, British, French, and Australian championships in the same year (1953) (1934-1969) n10907501 outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952) n10907647 English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924) n10907851 English landscape painter (1776-1837) n10907962 Emperor of Rome who stopped the persecution of Christians and in 324 made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire; in 330 he moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople (280-337) n10908313 English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779) n10908534 United States financier who marketed Union bonds to finance the American Civil War; the failure of his bank resulted in a financial panic in 1873 (1821-1905) n10908756 United States journalist (born in England in 1908) n10908919 elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933) n10909127 United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851) n10909303 United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961) n10909471 United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883) n10909724 Polish astronomer who produced a workable model of the solar system with the sun in the center (1473-1543) n10909929 United States composer who developed a distinctly American music (1900-1990) n10910076 American painter who did portraits of Paul Revere and John Hancock before fleeing to England to avoid the American Revolution (1738-1815) n10910305 United States filmmaker (born in 1939) n10910421 United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933) n10910580 French revolutionary heroine (a Girondist) who assassinated Marat (1768-1793) n10910769 Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan (1475-1526) n10910948 Italian violinist and composer of violin concertos (1653-1713) n10911104 French tragic dramatist whose plays treat grand moral themes in elegant verse (1606-1684) n10911288 United States businessman who unified the telegraph system in the United States and who in 1865 (with Andrew D. White) founded Cornell University (1807-1874) n10911534 United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974) n10911687 commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805) n10911948 French painter of Italian landscapes (1796-1875) n10912079 Italian painter noted for his use of chiaroscuro and perspective (1494-1534) n10912243 Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547) n10912451 Italian financier and statesman and friend of the papal court (1389-1464) n10912626 French psychotherapist who claimed that if one imagined one was getting better, one would get better (1857-1926) n10912802 French physicist famous for his discoveries in the field of electricity and magnetism; formulated Coulomb's Law (1736-1806) n10913010 French composer of music for organ and a member of a family of distinguished organists (1668-1733) n10913203 French painter noted for his realistic depiction of everyday scenes (1819-1877) n10913355 Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) n10913503 French underwater explorer (born in 1910) n10913641 English dramatist and actor and composer noted for his witty and sophisticated comedies (1899-1973) n10913871 English poet who wrote hymns and poetry about nature (1731-1800) n10914006 English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709) n10914134 English lexicographer who was a joint editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1872-1966) n10914331 United States poet (1899-1932) n10914447 United States writer (1871-1900) n10914548 United States film actress (1908-1977) n10914658 United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857) n10914779 a chief of the Sioux who resisted the invasion of the Black Hills and joined Sitting Bull in the defeat of General Custer at Little Bighorn (1849-1877) n10915025 Scottish man of letters and adventurer (1560-1582) n10915173 English biochemist who (with Watson in 1953) helped discover the helical structure of DNA (1916-2004) n10915373 patron saint of shoemakers; he and his brother were martyred for trying to spread Christianity (3rd century) n10915566 United States frontiersman and Tennessee politician who died at the siege of the Alamo (1786-1836) n10915772 last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC) n10915862 United States physician who specialized in diseases of the intestines; he was the first to describe regional ileitis which is now known as Crohn's disease (1884-1983) n10916105 English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658) n10916325 Canadian actor who frequently played character parts with his wife Jessica Tandy (1911-2003) n10916505 English chemist and physicist; discovered thallium; invented the radiometer and studied cathode rays (1832-1919) n10916731 United States singer and film actor (1904-1977) n10916887 United States playwright (1893-1966) n10916993 United States authority on contract bridge whose books helped to popularize the game (1891-1955) n10917164 English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765) n10917377 United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962) n10917554 United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922) n10917703 French chemist (born in Poland) who won two Nobel prizes; one (with her husband and Henri Becquerel) for research on radioactivity and another for her discovery of radium and polonium (1867-1934) n10917999 French physicist; husband of Marie Curie (1859-1906) n10918119 American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933) n10918358 United States lithographer who (with his partner James Ives) produced thousands of prints signed `Currier & Ives' (1813-1888) n10918558 English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799) n10918679 United States industrialist and aviation pioneer (1878-1930) n10918834 United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939) n10919061 United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876) n10919278 French naturalist known as the father of comparative anatomy (1769-1832) n10919496 Anglo-Saxon poet (circa 9th century) n10919598 a French soldier and dramatist remembered chiefly for fighting many duels (often over the size of his nose); was immortalized in 1897 in a play by Edmond Rostand (1619-1655) n10919886 Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869) n10920051 Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC) n10920207 king of Persia and founder of the Persian Empire (circa 600-529 BC) n10920366 Austrian virtuoso pianist and composer of many works for the piano; studied with Beethoven and was a teacher of Liszt (1791-1857) n10920582 Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524) n10920832 French inventor of the first practical photographic process, the daguerreotype (1789-1851) n10921009 German engineer and automobile manufacturer who produced the first high-speed internal combustion engine (1834-1900) n10921218 surrealist Spanish painter (1904-1989) n10921324 English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844) n10921571 the Greek courtier to Dionysius the Elder who (according to legend) was condemned to sit under a naked sword that was suspended by a hair in order to demonstrate to him that being a king was not the happy state Damocles had said it was (4th century BC) n10921879 the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC) n10922019 (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC) n10922239 an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321) n10922501 French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille and who supported the execution of Louis XVI but was guillotined by Robespierre for his opposition to the Reign of Terror (1759-1794) n10922772 king of Persia who expanded the Persian Empire and invaded Greece but was defeated at the battle of Marathon (550-486 BC) n10922968 king of Persia who was defeated by Alexander the Great; his murder effectively ended the Persian Empire (died in 330 BC) n10923146 United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938) n10923313 English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882) n10923521 French painter best known for his satirical lithographs of bourgeois society (1808-1879) n10923700 (Old Testament) the 2nd king of the Israelites; as a young shepherd he fought Goliath (a giant Philistine warrior) and killed him by hitting him in the head with a stone flung from a sling; he united Israel with Jerusalem as its capital; many of the Psalms are attributed to David (circa 1000-962 BC) n10924072 French neoclassical painter who actively supported the French Revolution (1748-1825) n10924231 patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600) n10924347 United States film actress (1908-1989) n10924452 United States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for international team tennis competition (1879-1945) n10924649 American statesman; president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1808-1889) n10924828 United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991) n10924987 United States painter who developed an American version of cubism (1894-1964) n10925132 English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829) n10925402 English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605) n10925584 American patriot who rode with Paul Revere to warn that the British were advancing on Lexington and Concord (1745-1799) n10925772 United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935) n10925939 Israeli general and statesman (1915-1981) n10926066 United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955) n10926238 United States heart surgeon who in 1966 implanted the first artificial heart in a human patient (born in 1908) n10926429 United States labor organizer who ran for President as a socialist (1855-1926) n10926597 French composer who is said to have created Impressionism in music (1862-1918) n10926773 United States naval officer remembered for his heroic deeds (1779-1820) n10926917 Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251) n10927104 United States industrialist who manufactured plows suitable for working the prairie soil (1804-1886) n10927270 English writer remembered particularly for his novel about Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731) n10927424 United States electrical engineer who in 1907 patented the first triode vacuum tube, which made it possible to detect and amplify radio waves (1873-1961) n10927687 French impressionist painter (1834-1917) n10927824 French general and statesman who became very popular during World War II as the leader of the Free French forces in exile (1890-1970) n10928140 English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632) n10928299 United States painter (born in the Netherlands) who was a leading American exponent of abstract expressionism (1904-1997) n10928498 French romantic painter (1798-1863) n10928645 English poet remembered for his verse for children (1873-1956) n10928810 United States biologist (born in Germany) who studied how viruses infect living cells (1906-1981) n10928978 French composer of operas (1836-1891) n10929116 (Old Testament) the Philistine mistress of Samson who betrayed him by cutting off his hair and so deprived him of his strength n10929316 English composer of orchestral works (1862-1934) n10929437 French royal architect who built the Tuileries Palace and Gardens in Paris for Catherine de Medicis (1515-1570) n10929657 son of Antigonus Cyclops and king of Macedonia; he and his father were defeated at the battle of Ipsus (337-283 BC) n10929886 United States dancer and choreographer who introduced formal dance to a wide audience (1905-1993) n10930099 United States film maker remembered for his extravagant and spectacular epic productions (1881-1959) n10930296 Greek philosopher who developed an atomistic theory of matter (460-370 BC) n10930428 Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC) n10930591 United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (1895-1983) n10930778 Chinese communist statesman (1904-1997) n10930913 United States film actor who frequently plays tough characters (born 1943) n10931059 French film actor (born in 1948) n10931167 English writer who described the psychological effects of addiction to opium (1785-1859) n10931333 French painter and exponent of fauvism (1880-1954) n10931452 French philosopher and critic (born in Algeria); exponent of deconstructionism (1930-2004) n10931634 Swiss linguist and expert in historical linguistics whose lectures laid the foundations for synchronic linguistics (1857-1913) n10931854 French philosopher and mathematician; developed dualistic theory of mind and matter; introduced the use of coordinates to locate a point in two or three dimensions (1596-1650) n10932140 Italian film maker (1901-1974) n10932244 Irish statesman (born in the United States); as president of the Irish Free State he was responsible for the new constitution of 1937 that created the state of Eire (1882-1975) n10932495 Dutch botanist who rediscovered Mendel's laws and developed the mutation theory of evolution (1848-1935) n10932696 Scottish chemist and physicist noted for his work in cryogenics and his invention of the Dewar flask (1842-1923) n10932898 United States pragmatic philosopher who advocated progressive education (1859-1952) n10933084 a United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War n10933266 United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931) n10933449 Russian ballet impresario who founded the Russian ballet and later introduced it to the West (1872-1929) n10933658 English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997) n10933929 French noblewoman who was the mistress of Henry II; she had more influence over him than did his wife Catherine de Medicis (1499-1566) n10934154 Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500) n10934410 English writer whose novels depicted and criticized social injustice (1812-1870) n10934611 United States poet noted for her mystical and unrhymed poems (1830-1886) n10934758 French philosopher who was a leading figure of the Enlightenment in France; principal editor of an encyclopedia that disseminated the scientific and philosophical knowledge of the time (1713-1784) n10935025 United States writer (born in 1934) n10935128 German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913) n10935304 United States film actress (born in Germany) who made many films with Josef von Sternberg and later was a successful cabaret star (1901-1992) n10935567 United States professional baseball player noted for his batting ability (1914-1999) n10935745 Danish writer who lived in Kenya for 19 years and is remembered for her writings about Africa (1885-1962) n10935968 Roman Emperor who when faced with military problems decided in 286 to divide the Roman Empire between himself in the east and Maximian in the west; he initiated the last persecution of the Christians in 303 (245-313) n10936279 an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC) n10936424 the tyrant of Syracuse who fought the Carthaginians (430-367 BC) n10936567 Greek mathematician who was the first to try to develop an algebraic notation (3rd century) n10936716 French couturier whose first collection in 1947 created a style that became known as the New Look (1905-1957) n10936894 English theoretical physicist who applied relativity theory to quantum mechanics and predicted the existence of antimatter and the positron (1902-1984) n10937126 United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) n10937364 British statesman who as Prime Minister bought controlling interest in the Suez Canal and made Queen Victoria the empress of India (1804-1881) n10937611 United States social reformer who pioneered in the reform of prisons and in the treatment of the mentally ill; superintended women army nurses during the American Civil War (1802-1887) n10937882 United States novelist (born in 1931) n10938019 United States electrical engineer who devised the Dolby system used to reduce background noise in tape recording n10938199 Spanish operatic tenor noted for performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini (born in 1941) n10938363 (Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221) n10938640 United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928) n10938821 Emperor of Rome; son of Vespasian who succeeded his brother Titus; instigated a reign of terror and was assassinated as a tyrant (51-96) n10939040 Florentine sculptor famous for his lifelike sculptures (1386-1466) n10939187 Roman grammarian whose textbook on Latin grammar was used throughout the Middle Ages (fourth century) n10939360 Italian composer of operas (1797-1848) n10939475 a legendary Spanish nobleman and philanderer who became the hero of many poems and plays and operas n10939630 English engineer who developed a method of preserving food by sterilizing it with heat and sealing it inside a steel container--the first tin can (1768-1855) n10939856 English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631) n10940053 United States Air Force officer who electrified the world in 1942 by leading a squadron of 16 bombers on a daylight raid over Tokyo (1896-1993) n10940315 Austrian physicist famous for his discovery of the Doppler effect (1803-1853) n10940474 United States novelist remembered for his portrayal of life in the United States (1896-1970) n10940669 Russian novelist who wrote of human suffering with humor and psychological insight (1821-1881) n10941206 United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861) n10941515 United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895) n10941714 British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970) n10941992 English lutenist and composer of songs for the lute (1563-1626) n10942144 English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896) n10942279 United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852) n10942473 English impresario who brought Gilbert and Sullivan together and produced many of their operettas in London (1844-1901) n10942675 Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC) n10942866 English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596) n10943115 United States novelist (1871-1945) n10943256 United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862) n10943405 French army officer of Jewish descent whose false imprisonment for treason in 1894 raised issues of anti-Semitism that dominated French politics until his release in 1906 (1859-1935) n10943659 the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700) n10943811 courtier and influential mistress of Louis XV who was guillotined during the French Revolution (1743-1793) n10944013 United States civil rights leader and political activist who campaigned for equality for Black Americans (1868-1963) n10944238 French artist who immigrated to the United States; a leader in the dada movement in New York City; was first to exhibit commonplace objects as art (1887-1968) n10944468 French painter noted for brightly colored scenes (1877-1953) n10944593 French composer (1865-1935) n10944686 United States diplomat who (as Secretary of State) pursued a policy of opposition to the USSR by providing aid to American allies (1888-1959) n10944902 French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870) n10945048 English writer and illustrator; grandfather of Daphne du Maurier (1834-1896) n10945263 English writer of melodramatic novels (1907-1989) n10945415 United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927) n10945546 Scottish theologian who was very influential in the Middle Ages (1265-1308) n10945699 United States historian (1885-1981) n10945825 United States comedian remembered for his large nose and hoarse voice (1893-1980) n10945977 a leading German painter and engraver of the Renaissance (1471-1528) n10946134 French sociologist and first professor of sociology at the Sorbonne (1858-1917) n10946286 English writer of Irish descent who spent much of his life in Mediterranean regions (1912-1990) n10946481 Italian actress best known for her performances in tragic roles (1858-1924) n10946624 oppressive Haitian dictator (1907-1971) n10946750 son and successor of Francois Duvalier as president of Haiti; he was overthrown by a mass uprising in 1986 (born in 1951) n10946961 Czech composer who combined folk elements with traditional forms (1841-1904) n10947108 United States songwriter noted for his protest songs (born in 1941) n10947259 United States designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978) n10947403 first woman aviator to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic (1928); while attempting to fly around the world she disappeared over the Pacific (1898-1937) n10947628 United States inventor of a dry-plate process of developing photographic film and of flexible film (his firm introduced roll film) and of the box camera and of a process for color photography (1854-1932) n10947922 Australian physiologist noted for his research on the conduction of impulses by nerve cells (1903-1997) n10948117 a German Roman Catholic theologian who was an indefatigable opponent of Martin Luther (1486-1543) n10948312 German Roman Catholic theologian and mystic (1260-1327) n10948478 English astronomer remembered for his popular elucidation of relativity theory (1882-1944) n10948656 founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910) n10948798 United States swimmer who in 1926 became the first woman to swim the English Channel (1906-2003) n10948993 the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975) n10949192 United States inventor; inventions included the phonograph and incandescent electric light and the microphone and the Kinetoscope (1847-1931) n10949424 king of the English who succeeded Athelstan; he drove out the Danes and made peace with Scotland (921-946) n10949586 king of the English who led resistance to Canute but was defeated and forced to divide the kingdom with Canute (980-1016) n10949782 son of Edward III who defeated the French at Crecy and Poitiers in the Hundred Years' War (1330-1376) n10949952 third son of Elizabeth II (born in 1964) n10950092 King of England from 1272 to 1307; conquered Wales (1239-1307) n10950219 King of England from 1307 to 1327 and son of Edward I; was defeated at Bannockburn by the Scots led by Robert the Bruce; was deposed and died in prison (1284-1327) n10950448 son of Edward II and King of England from 1327-1377; his claim to the French throne provoked the Hundred Years' War; his reign was marked by an epidemic of the Black Plague and by the emergence of the House of Commons as the powerful arm of British Parliament (1312-1377) n10950786 King of England from 1461 to 1470 and from 1471 to 1483; was dethroned in 1470 but regained the throne in 1471 by his victory at the battle of Tewkesbury (1442-1483) n10951017 King of England who was crowned at the age of 13 on the death of his father Edward IV but was immediately confined to the Tower of London where he and his younger brother were murdered (1470-1483) n10951278 King of England and Ireland from 1547 to 1553; son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour; died of tuberculosis (1537-1553) n10951459 King of England from 1901 to 1910; son of Victoria and Prince Albert; famous for his elegant sporting ways (1841-1910) n10951697 King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972) n10951948 American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758) n10952143 son of Ethelred the Unready; King of England from 1042 to 1066; he founded Westminster Abbey where he was eventually buried (1003-1066) n10952421 king of Wessex whose military success against the Danes made it possible for his son Athelstan to become the first king of all England (870-924) n10952629 King of England who was a son of Edgar; he was challenged for the throne by supporters of his half-brother Ethelred II who eventually murdered him (963-978) n10952919 king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633) n10953035 King of England who was renounced by Northumbria in favor of his brother Edgar (died in 959) n10953188 king of Wessex whose military victories made Wessex the most powerful kingdom in England (died in 839) n10953344 United States ballet dancer (born in Russia) (1917-1977) n10953473 Russian novelist (1891-1967) n10953605 German bacteriologist who found a `magic bullet' to cure syphilis and was a pioneer in the study of immunology (1854-1915) n10953797 Austrian who became the Nazi official who administered the concentration camps where millions of Jews were murdered during World War II (1906-1962) n10954039 French engineer who constructed the Eiffel Tower (1832-1923) n10954180 German chemist who did research on high-speed chemical reactions (born in 1927) n10954328 Dutch physician who discovered that beriberi is caused by a nutritional deficiency (1858-1930) n10954498 physicist born in Germany who formulated the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity; Einstein also proposed that light consists of discrete quantized bundles of energy (later called photons) (1879-1955) n10954819 Dutch physiologist who devised the first electrocardiograph (1860-1927) n10954966 United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961) n10955282 United States photographer (born in Germany) whose unposed documentary photographs created photojournalism (born in 1898) n10955483 Russian film maker who pioneered the use of montage and is considered among the most influential film makers in the history of motion pictures (1898-1948) n10955748 Swedish oceanographer who recognized the role of the Coriolis effect on ocean currents (1874-1954) n10955920 queen of France as the wife of Louis VII; that marriage was annulled in 1152 and she then married Henry II and became Queen of England (1122-1204) n10956134 British composer of choral and orchestral works including two symphonies as well as songs and chamber music and music for brass band (1857-1934) n10956377 Spanish painter (born in Greece) remembered for his religious works characterized by elongated human forms and dramatic use of color (1541-1614) n10956612 a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC) n10956883 British writer of novels characterized by realistic analysis of provincial Victorian society (1819-1880) n10957072 British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965) n10957330 Queen of England from 1558 to 1603; daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn; she succeeded Mary I (who was a Catholic) and restored Protestantism to England; during her reign Mary Queen of Scots was executed and the Spanish Armada was defeated; her reign was marked by prosperity and literary genius (1533-1603) n10957748 daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-); "Elizabeth II is the head of state in Great Britain" n10958010 United States jazz composer and piano player and bandleader (1899-1974) n10958182 United States novelist who wrote about a young Black man and his struggles in American society (1914-1994) n10958381 United States jurist and the third chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1807) n10958552 United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882) n10958703 Greek philosopher who taught that all matter is composed of particles of fire and water and air and earth (fifth century BC) n10958885 born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665) n10959074 Romanian violinist and composer (1881-1955) n10959223 socialist who wrote the Communist Manifesto with Karl Marx in 1848 (1820-1895) n10959374 Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130) n10959479 Greek philosopher who believed that the world is a random combination of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good (341-270 BC) n10959664 British sculptor (born in the United States) noted for busts and large controversial works (1880-1959) n10959857 Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536) n10960230 Greek mathematician and astronomer who estimated the circumference of the earth and the distances to the Moon and sun (276-194 BC) n10960439 German chemist (1825-1909) n10960561 painter (born in Germany, resident of France and the United States) who was a cofounder of dadaism; developed the technique of collage (1891-1976) n10960772 United States basketball forward (born in 1950) n10960922 physicist honored for advances in solid state electronics (born in Japan in 1925) n10961087 (Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage n10961372 (Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim) n10961650 Anglo-Saxon king of Kent who was converted to Christianity by Saint Augustine; codified English law (552-616) n10961816 king of Wessex and Kent and elder brother of Alfred; Alfred joined Ethelred's battle against the invading Danes and succeeded him on his death (died in 871) n10962041 king of the English who succeeded to the throne after his half-brother Edward the Martyr was murdered; he struggled unsuccessfully against the invading Danes (969-1016) n10962302 Greek geometer (3rd century BC) n10962423 Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736) n10962611 Swiss mathematician (1707-1783) n10962712 one of the greatest tragic dramatists of ancient Greece (480-406 BC) n10962837 Christian bishop of Caesarea in Palestine; a church historian and a leading early Christian exegete (circa 270-340) n10963050 Italian anatomist who was one of the fathers of modern anatomy; noted for descriptions of the ear and the heart (1520-1574) n10963254 British archaeologist who excavated the palace of Knossos in Crete to find what he called Minoan civilization (1851-1941) n10963467 United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971) n10963642 United States civil rights worker in Mississippi; was killed by a sniper (1925-1963) n10963815 United States tennis player who won women's singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954) n10964052 Flemish painter who was a founder of the Flemish school of painting and who pioneered modern techniques of oil painting (1390-1441) n10964261 a British psychologist (born in Germany) noted for his theories of intelligence and personality and for his strong criticism of Freudian psychoanalysis n10964520 a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BC who was exiled to Babylon in 587 BC n10964660 a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem n10964829 Russian goldsmith noted for creating a series of jeweled and enameled Easter eggs for European royalty (1846-1920) n10965019 king of Saudi Arabia from 1982 to 2005 (1923-2005) n10965151 German physicist who invented the mercury thermometer and developed the scale of temperature that bears his name (1686-1736) n10965361 United States film actor noted for his swashbuckling roles (1883-1939) n10965550 United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000) n10965700 king of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975 (1906-1975) n10965836 Spanish composer and pianist (1876-1946) n10965966 Italian anatomist who first described the Fallopian tubes (1523-1562) n10966145 French physician who described cardiac anomalies including Fallot's tetralogy (1850-1911) n10966318 the English physicist and chemist who discovered electromagnetic induction (1791-1867) n10966496 an expert on cooking whose cookbook has undergone many editions (1857-1915) n10966665 United States civil rights leader who in 1942 founded the Congress of Racial Equality (born in 1920) n10966842 king of Egypt who in 1952 was ousted by a military coup d'etat (1920-1965) n10966982 United States admiral who commanded Union ships during the American Civil War (1801-1870) n10967152 United States operatic soprano noted for the clarity and power of her voice (1920-2002) n10967311 United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979) n10967447 youngest daughter of the prophet Mohammed and wife of the fourth calif Ali; revered especially by Shiite Muslims (606-632) n10967633 United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962) n10967872 English conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606) n10968058 German physicist who founded psychophysics; derived Fechner's law on the basis of early work by E. H. Weber (1801-1887) n10968257 United States cartoonist who created a sarcastic comic strip (born in 1929) n10968401 Italian filmmaker (1920-1993) n10968504 United States novelist; author of several popular novels (1887-1968) n10968640 king of Castile and Leon who achieved control of the Moorish kings of Saragossa and Seville and Toledo (1016-1065) n10968835 Holy Roman Emperor and king of Hungary and Bohemia (1503-1564) n10968956 Holy Roman Emperor and king of Bohemia and Hungary who waged war against Protestant forces (1578-1637) n10969118 Holy Roman Emperor and king of Hungary and Bohemia who signed the Peace of Westphalia ending the Thirty Years' War (1608-1657) n10969305 the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella; his marriage to Isabella I in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain and their capture of Granada from the Moors in 1492 united Spain as one country; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and supported the expedition of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1452-1516) n10969799 French mathematician who founded number theory; contributed (with Pascal) to the theory of probability (1601-1665) n10969986 Italian nuclear physicist (in the United States after 1939) who worked on artificial radioactivity caused by neutron bombardment and who headed the group that in 1942 produced the first controlled nuclear reaction (1901-1954) n10970279 United States physicist who contributed to the theory of the interaction of photons and electrons (1918-1988) n10970488 popular United States conductor (1894-1979) n10970603 English novelist and dramatist (1707-1754) n10970718 United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946) n10970864 elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874) n10971080 former president of Iceland; first woman to be democratically elected head of state (born in 1930) n10971264 English linguist who contributed to linguistic semantics and to prosodic phonology and who was noted for his insistence on studying both sound and meaning in context (1890-1960) n10971528 United States chess master; world champion from 1972 to 1975 (born in 1943) n10971697 German chemist noted for work on synthetic sugars and the purines (1852-1919) n10971852 German chemist noted for his synthesis of hemin (1881-1945) n10971981 United States scat singer (1917-1996) n10972094 United States author whose novels characterized the Jazz Age in the United States (1896-1940) n10972298 English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883) n10972495 Roman statesman and general who built the Flaminian Way; died when he was defeated by Hannibal (died 217 BC) n10972697 French writer of novels and short stories (1821-1880) n10972825 Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin (1881-1955) n10972985 British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964) n10973164 prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625) n10973339 British explorer who mapped the Australian coast (1774-1814) n10973497 British pathologist who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1898-1968) n10973722 English lexicographer remembered for his Italian and English dictionary (1553-1625) n10973873 United States chemist who developed methods for studying long-chain molecules (1910-1985) n10974033 United States film actor (1905-1982) n10974136 United States film actress and daughter of Henry Fonda (born in 1937) n10974271 United States actress (born in England) who married Alfred Lunt and performed with him in many plays (1887-1983) n10974455 English dancer who danced with Rudolf Nureyev (born in 1919) n10974592 United States manufacturer of automobiles who pioneered mass production (1863-1947) n10974740 38th President of the United States; appointed vice president and succeeded Nixon when Nixon resigned (1913-) n10974971 English writer and editor (1873-1939) n10975101 son of Henry Ford (1893-1943) n10975202 grandson of Henry Ford (1917-1987) n10975304 United States film maker (1896-1973) n10975404 English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966) n10975583 United States athlete who revolutionized the high jump by introducing the Fosbury flop in the 1968 Olympics (born in 1947) n10975796 United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864) n10976004 French physicist who determined the speed of light and showed that it travels slower in water than in air; invented the Foucault pendulum and the gyroscope (1819-1868) n10976256 French sociologist and reformer who hoped to achieve universal harmony by reorganizing society (1772-1837) n10976468 French mathematician who developed Fourier analysis and studied the conduction of heat (1768-1830) n10976708 English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933) n10976862 English religious leader who founded the Society of Friends (1624-1691) n10976997 English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806) n10977159 French artist whose rococo paintings typified the frivolity of life in the royal court of France in the 18th century (1732-1806) n10977368 French writer of sophisticated novels and short stories (1844-1924) n10977542 the last Holy Roman Emperor (1768-1835) n10977660 archduke of Austria and heir apparent to Francis Joseph I; his assassination at Sarajevo triggered the outbreak of World War I (1863-1914) n10977881 emperor of Austria and king of Hungary; was defeated by Napoleon III at the battle of Magenta (1830-1916) n10978098 (Roman Catholic Church) an Italian and the Roman Catholic monk who founded the Franciscan order of friars (1181-1226) n10978422 United States physicist (born in Germany) who with Gustav Hertz performed an electron scattering experiment that proved the existence of the stationary energy states postulated by Niels Bohr (1882-1964) n10978693 French composer and teacher who influenced a generation of composers (1822-1890) n10978842 Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975) n10979079 printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists; as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity (1706-1790) n10979535 United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915) n10979694 English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941) n10979887 Holy Roman Emperor from 1152 to 1190; conceded supremacy to the pope; drowned leading the Third Crusade (1123-1190) n10980097 son of Frederick William who in 1701 became the first king of Prussia (1657-1713) n10980256 the Holy Roman Emperor who led the Sixth Crusade and crowned himself king of Jerusalem (1194-1250) n10980448 king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786; brought Prussia military prestige by winning the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War (1712-1786) n10980681 the Elector of Brandenburg who rebuilt his domain after its destruction during the Thirty Years' War (1620-1688) n10980893 son of Frederick I who became king of Prussia in 1713; reformed and strengthened the Prussian army (1688-1740) n10981089 king of Prussia who became involved in a costly war with France (1744-1797) n10981251 king of Prussia who became involved in the Napoleonic Wars (1770-1840) n10981409 king of Prussia who violently suppressed democratic movements (1795-1865) n10981569 United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890) n10981750 United States sculptor who created the seated marble figure of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. (1850-1931) n10981961 French physicist who invented polarized light and invented the Fresnel lens (1788-1827) n10982127 Austrian neurologist who originated psychoanalysis (1856-1939) n10982295 United States industrialist who amassed a fortune in the steel industry (1849-1919) n10982450 United States feminist who founded a national organization for women (born in 1921) n10982658 United States economist noted as a proponent of monetarism and for his opposition to government intervention in the economy (born in 1912) n10982870 Austrian zoologist noted for his studies of honeybees (1886-1982) n10983007 Norwegian economist noted for his work in econometrics (1895-1973) n10983172 British physicist (born in Austria) who with Lise Meitner recognized that Otto Hahn had produced a new kind of nuclear reaction which they named nuclear fission; Frisch described the explosive potential of a chain nuclear reaction (1904-1979) n10983503 English explorer who led an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage to the orient; served under Drake and helped defeat the Spanish Armada (1535-1594) n10983758 German educator who founded the kindergarten system (1782-1852) n10983931 United States poet famous for his lyrical poems on country life in New England (1874-1963) n10984126 English dramatist noted for his comic verse dramas (born 1907) n10984257 English painter and art critic (1866-1934) n10984418 Canadian literary critic interested in the use of myth and symbolism (1912-1991) n10984589 British physicist who was born in Germany and fled Nazi persecution; in the 1940s he passed secret information to the USSR about the development of the atom bomb in the United States (1911-1988) n10984876 Mexican novelist (born in 1928) n10984979 South African playwright whose plays feature the racial tensions in South Africa during apartheid (born in 1932) n10985160 United States senator who is remembered for his creation of grants that fund exchange programs of teachers and students between the United States and other countries (1905-1995) n10985440 United States architect who invented the geodesic dome (1895-1983) n10985653 United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910) n10985838 American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815) n10986022 United States biochemist (born in Poland) who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term `vitamin' for the chemicals involved (1884-1967) n10986272 English philologist who first proposed the Oxford English Dictionary (1825-1910) n10986437 United States film actor (1901-1960) n10986562 British physicist (born in Hungary) noted for his work on holography (1900-1979) n10986710 French writer considered by some to be a founder of the detective novel (1832-1873) n10986866 Soviet cosmonaut who in 1961 was the first person to travel in space (1934-1968) n10987044 English portrait and landscape painter (1727-1788) n10987176 (Arthurian legend) the most virtuous knight of the Round Table; was able to see the Holy Grail n10987358 United States economist (born in Canada) who served as ambassador to India (born in 1908) n10987565 Greek anatomist whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance (circa 130-200) n10987724 Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars; demonstrated that different weights descend at the same rate; perfected the refracting telescope that enabled him to make many discoveries (1564-1642) n10988059 United States educator who established the first free school in the United States for the hearing impaired (1787-1851) n10988261 French mathematician who described the conditions for solving polynomial equations; was killed in a duel at the age of 21 (1811-1832) n10988466 English novelist (1867-1933) n10988570 English scientist (cousin of Charles Darwin) who explored many fields including heredity, meteorology, statistics, psychology, and anthropology; founder of eugenics and first to use fingerprints for identification (1822-1911) n10988887 Italian physiologist noted for his discovery that frogs' muscles contracted in an electric field (which led to the galvanic cell) (1737-1798) n10989099 United States physicist (born in Russia) who was a proponent of the big-bang theory and who did research in radioactivity and suggested the triplet code for DNA (1904-1968) n10989339 political and spiritual leader during India's struggle with Great Britain for home rule; an advocate of passive resistance (1869-1948) n10989610 daughter of Nehru who served as prime minister of India from 1966 to 1977 (1917-1984) n10989801 United States film actress (born in Sweden) known for her reclusiveness (1905-1990) n10989977 Spanish poet and dramatist who was shot dead by Franco's soldiers soon after the start of the Spanish Civil War (1898-1936) n10990212 British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902) n10990371 writer of detective novels featuring Perry Mason (1889-1970) n10990509 United States collector and patron of art who built a museum in Boston to house her collection and opened it to the public in 1903 (1840-1924) n10990733 20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881) n10990963 Italian patriot whose conquest of Sicily and Naples led to the formation of the Italian state (1807-1882) n10991165 United States singer and film actress (1922-1969) n10991303 French architect (1825-1898) n10991415 English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779) n10991583 United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879) n10991740 English writer who is remembered for her biography of Charlotte Bronte (1810-1865) n10991936 United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955) n10992192 United States inventor of the first rapid firing gun (1818-1903) n10992336 Spanish architect who was a leading exponent of art nouveau in Europe (1852-1926) n10992528 French Post-impressionist painter who worked in the South Pacific (1848-1903) n10992675 German mathematician who developed the theory of numbers and who applied mathematics to electricity and magnetism and astronomy and geodesy (1777-1855) n10992933 (Arthurian legend) a nephew of Arthur and one of the knights of the Round Table n10993098 French chemist and physicist who first isolated boron and who formulated the law describing the behavior of gases under constant pressure (1778-1850) n10993350 baseball player who died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (1903-1941) n10993507 German physicist who developed the Geiger counter (1882-1945) n10993636 United States writer of children's books (1904-1991) n10993777 United States physicist noted for his studies of subatomic particles (born in 1929) n10993936 French writer of novels and dramas for the theater of the absurd (1910-1986) n10994097 French diplomat who in 1793 tried to draw the United States into the war between France and England (1763-1834) n10994308 Mongolian emperor whose empire stretched from the Black Sea to the Pacific Ocean (1162-1227) n10994500 king of the Vandals who seized Roman lands and invaded North Africa and sacked Rome (428-477) n10994660 Welsh chronicler who wrote an account of the kings of Britain which is now believed to contain little historical fact but it is a source of the Arthurian legend (circa 1100-1154) n10994906 Elector of Hanover and the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 to 1727 (1660-1727) n10995115 King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760 (1683-1760) n10995292 King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820; the American colonies were lost during his reign; he became insane in 1811 and his son (later George IV) acted as regent until 1820 (1738-1820) n10995592 King of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 1820 to 1830; his attempt to divorce his estranged wife undermined the prestige of the Crown (1762-1830) n10995850 King of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India from 1910 to 1936; gave up his German title in 1917 during World War I (1865-1936) n10996090 King of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India from 1936 to 1947; he succeeded Edward VIII (1895-1952) n10996285 Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303) n10996533 (Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table n10996677 Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909) n10996876 United States composer who incorporated jazz into classical forms and composed scores for musical comedies (1898-1937) n10997068 United States lyricist who frequently collaborated with his brother George Gershwin (1896-1983) n10997234 United States psychologist noted for his work in child development (1880-1961) n10997405 Swiss naturalist who was one of the founders of modern zoology (1516-1565) n10997553 Swiss sculptor and painter known for his bronze sculptures of elongated figures (1901-1966) n10997742 English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794) n10997888 United States chemist (1839-1903) n10997997 United States writer (born in Lebanon) (1883-1931) n10998117 United States tennis player who was the first Black woman player to win all the major world singles titles (1927-2003) n10998305 Australian actor (born in the United States in 1956) n10998474 United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the `Gibson girl' (1867-1944) n10998651 French author and dramatist who is regarded as the father of modern French literature (1869-1951) n10998860 English actor of Shakespearean roles who was also noted for appearances in films (1904-2000) n10999048 United States architect who influenced the development of the skyscraper (1859-1934) n10999202 English navigator who in 1583 established in Newfoundland the first English colony in North America (1539-1583) n10999410 English court physician noted for his studies of terrestrial magnetism (1540-1603) n10999584 a librettist who was a collaborator with Sir Arthur Sullivan in a famous series of comic operettas (1836-1911) n10999873 a legendary Sumerian king who was the hero of an epic collection of mythic stories n11000012 United States jazz trumpeter and exponent of bebop (1917-1993) n11000172 United States inventor and manufacturer who developed the safety razor (1855-1932) n11000349 United States feminist (1860-1935) n11000469 United States journalist who wrote a syndicated column of advice to the lovelorn (1870-1951) n11000660 United States poet of the beat generation (1926-1997) n11000786 Florentine painter who gave up the stiff Byzantine style and developed a more naturalistic style; considered the greatest Italian painter prior to the Renaissance (1267-1337) n11001053 United States financier (born in France) who helped finance the War of 1812 (1750-1831) n11001211 French novelist and dramatist whose plays were reinterpretations of Greek myths (1882-1944) n11001422 United States film actress who appeared in films by D. W. Griffith (1896-1993) n11001567 Danish novelist (1857-1919) n11001668 liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898) n11001848 United States physicist who invented the bubble chamber to study subatomic particles (born in 1926) n11002040 Welsh chieftain who led a revolt against Henry IV's rule in Wales (1359-1416) n11002191 made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate (1921-) n11002422 Russian composer (1804-1857) n11002548 German composer of more than 100 operas (1714-1787) n11002684 French film maker influenced by surrealism; early work explored the documentary use of film; noted for innovative techniques (born in 1930) n11002895 United States physicist who developed the first successful liquid-fueled rocket (1882-1945) n11003068 United States mathematician (born in Austria) who is remembered principally for demonstrating the limitations of axiomatic systems (1906-1978) n11003276 according to legend she rode naked through Coventry in order to persuade her husband not to tax the townspeople so heavily; the only person to look at her as she rode by was a man named Tom and Peeping Tom has become a synonym for voyeur (circa 1040-1080) n11003599 czar of Russia (1551-1605) n11003724 German propaganda minister in Nazi Germany who persecuted the Jews (1897-1945) n11003918 United States army officer and engineer who supervised the construction of the Panama Canal (1858-1928) n11004106 German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832) n11004333 Russian writer who introduced realism to Russian literature (1809-1852) n11004485 United States cartoonist who drew intricate diagrams of very complicated and impractical contraptions that accomplished little or nothing (1883-1970) n11004731 English novelist (1911-1993) n11004861 United States anarchist (born in Russia) who opposed conscription; was deported to the Soviet Union in 1919 (1869-1940) n11005050 United States inventor (born in Hungary) who made the first TV broadcast in 1940 and invented the long-playing record in 1948 and pioneered videocassette recording (1906-1977) n11005320 prolific Italian dramatist (1707-1793) n11005429 Irish writer of novels and poetry and plays and essays (1728-1774) n11005571 United States film maker (born in Poland) who founded his own film company and later merged with Louis B. Mayer (1882-1974) n11005780 Italian histologist noted for work on the structure of the nervous system and for his discovery of Golgi bodies (1844-1926) n11005972 (Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot n11006128 Polish author (1904-1969) n11006231 United States labor leader (born in England) who was president of the American Federation of Labor from 1886 to 1924 (1850-1924) n11006431 French writer who collaborated with his brother Jules de Goncourt on many books and who in his will established the Prix Goncourt (1822-1896) n11006689 French writer who collaborated with his brother Edmond de Goncourt on many books (1830-1870) n11006889 a Spanish poet whose work was characterized by an affected elegance of style (1561-1627) n11007059 Irish patriot and a founder of the Sinn Fein (1865-1953) n11007181 English zoologist noted for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild (born in 1934) n11007332 United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986) n11007620 United States inventor of vulcanized rubber (1800-1860) n11007750 Soviet statesman whose foreign policy brought an end to the Cold War and whose domestic policy introduced major reforms (born in 1931) n11007993 South African novelist and short-story writer whose work describes the effects of apartheid (born in 1923) n11008173 legendary king of ancient Phrygia who was said to be responsible for the Gordian knot n11008313 Vice President of the United States under Bill Clinton (born in 1948) n11008462 United States Army surgeon who suppressed yellow fever in Havana and in the Panama Canal Zone (1854-1920) n11008647 German politician in Nazi Germany who founded the Gestapo and mobilized Germany for war (1893-1946) n11008870 Russian writer of plays and novels and short stories; noted for his depiction of social outcasts n11009115 United States printer noted for designing typefaces (1865-1947) n11009273 United States financier who gained control of the Erie Canal and who caused a financial panic in 1869 when he attempted to corner the gold market (1836-1892) n11009495 United States paleontologist and popularizer of science (1941-2002) n11009635 French composer best remembered for his operas (1818-1893) n11009773 Spanish painter well known for his portraits and for his satires (1746-1828) n11010019 German tennis player who won seven women's singles titles at Wimbledon (born in 1969) n11010187 United States dancer and choreographer whose work was noted for its austerity and technical rigor (1893-1991) n11010385 United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918) n11010557 English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932) n11010697 United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961) n11010936 Danish physician and bacteriologist who developed a method of staining bacteria to distinguish among them (1853-1938) n11011123 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885) n11011398 United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986) n11011559 Scottish painter; cousin of Lytton Strachey and member of the Bloomsbury Group (1885-1978) n11011764 English actor and dramatist and critic and director noted for his productions of Shakespearean plays (1877-1946) n11012042 French jazz violinist (1908-1997) n11012153 German writer of novels and poetry and plays (born 1927) n11012300 English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985) n11012474 United States botanist who specialized in North American flora and who was an early supporter of Darwin's theories of evolution (1810-1888) n11012676 American navigator who twice circumnavigated the globe and who discovered the Columbia River (1755-1806) n11012846 English poet best known for his elegy written in a country churchyard (1716-1771) n11012993 English radiobiologist in whose honor the gray (the SI unit of energy for the absorbed dose of radiation) was named (1905-1965) n11013191 United States journalist with political ambitions (1811-1872) n11013324 United States labor leader who was president of the American Federation of Labor from 1924 to 1952 and who led the struggle with the Congress of Industrial Organizations (1873-1952) n11013574 United States linguist who studied the historical relations among 5,000 languages (1916-2001) n11013743 English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991) n11013876 (Roman Catholic Church) an Italian pope distinguished for his spiritual and temporal leadership; a saint and Doctor of the Church (540?-604) n11014212 the Italian pope who fought to establish the supremacy of the pope over the Roman Catholic Church and the supremacy of the church over the state (1020-1085) n11014450 the Italian pope from 1406 to 1415 who worked to end the Great Schism and who retired to make it possible (1327-1417) n11014652 the pope who sponsored the introduction of the modern calendar (1572-1585) n11014833 Italian pope from 1831 to 1846; conservative in politics and theology; worked to propagate Catholicism in England and the United States (1765-1846) n11015080 (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391) n11015420 English financier (1519-1579) n11015525 high-scoring Canadian ice-hockey player (born in 1961) n11015650 Englishman who as Prime Minister implemented social reforms including the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire (1764-1845) n11015872 Queen of England for nine days in 1553; she was quickly replaced by Mary Tudor and beheaded for treason (1537-1554) n11016075 United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939) n11016199 Norwegian composer whose work was often inspired by Norwegian folk music (1843-1907) n11016374 United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948) n11016563 the older of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories; also author of Grimm's law describing consonant changes in Germanic languages (1785-1863) n11016841 the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859) n11017020 Spanish cubist painter (1887-1927) n11017118 Soviet ambassador to the United States and to the United Nations (1909-1989) n11017295 United States architect (born in Germany) and founder of the Bauhaus school (1883-1969) n11017454 Dutch jurist and diplomat whose writings established the basis of modern international law (1583-1645) n11017661 United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970) n11017831 founder of a family of Italian violin makers (1626?-1698) n11017987 Italian violin maker and grandson of Andrea Guarneri (1687?-1745) n11018153 an Argentine revolutionary leader who was Fidel Castro's chief lieutenant in the Cuban revolution; active in other Latin American countries; was captured and executed by the Bolivian army (1928-1967) n11018439 (Arthurian legend) wife of King Arthur; in some versions of the legend she became Lancelot's lover and that led to the end of the Knights of the Round Table n11018683 United States journalist (born in England) noted for his syndicated homey verse (1881-1959) n11018862 United States industrialist (born in Switzerland) who with his sons established vast mining and metal processing companies (1828-1905) n11019073 United States philanthropist; son of Meyer Guggenheim who created several foundations to support the arts (1861-1949) n11019269 English stage and screen actor noted for versatility (1914-2000) n11019425 king of Sweden who established Lutheranism as the state religion (1496-1560) n11019570 king of Sweden whose victories in battle made Sweden a European power; his domestic reforms made Sweden a modern state; in 1630 he intervened on the Protestant side of the Thirty Years' War and was killed in the battle of Lutzen (1594-1632) n11019900 king of Sweden who increased the royal power and waged an unpopular war against Russia (1746-1792) n11020069 king of Sweden whose losses to Napoleon I led to his being deposed in 1809 (1778-1837) n11020225 king of Sweden who kept Sweden neutral during both World War I and II (1858-1950) n11020375 the last king of Sweden to have any real political power (1882-1973) n11020513 German printer who was the first in Europe to print using movable type and the first to use a press (1400-1468) n11020721 United States folk singer and songwriter (1912-1967) n11020888 English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687) n11021100 a Hebrew minor prophet n11021178 German chemist noted for the synthetic production of ammonia from the nitrogen in air (1868-1934) n11021342 Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138) n11021667 German biologist and philosopher; advocated Darwinism and formulated the theory of recapitulation; was an exponent of materialistic monism (1834-1919) n11021916 a Hebrew minor prophet n11022001 British writer noted for romantic adventure novels (1856-1925) n11022160 German chemist who was co-discoverer with Lise Meitner of nuclear fission (1879-1968) n11022309 emperor of Ethiopia; worshipped by Rastafarians (1892-1975) n11022465 Scottish statesman and brother of Elizabeth and John Haldane (1856-1928) n11022669 Scottish writer and sister of Richard Haldane and John Haldane (1862-1937) n11022848 Scottish physiologist and brother of Richard Haldane and Elizabeth Haldane; noted for research into industrial diseases (1860-1936) n11023070 Scottish geneticist (son of John Haldane) who contributed to the development of population genetics; a popularizer of science and a Marxist (1892-1964) n11023327 prolific United States writer (1822-1909) n11023442 United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938) n11023623 a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776) n11023883 French operatic composer (1799-1862) n11024033 United States writer and Afro-American who wrote a fictionalized account of tracing his family roots back to Africa (1921-1992) n11024226 United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981) n11024419 United States astronomer who discovered Phobos and Deimos (the two satellites of Mars) (1829-1907) n11024582 United States explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic (1821-1871) n11024731 United States chemist who developed an economical method of producing aluminum from bauxite (1863-1914) n11024908 United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924) n11025125 English writer whose novel about a lesbian relationship was banned in Britain for many years (1883-1943) n11025326 English astronomer who used Newton's laws of motion to predict the period of a comet (1656-1742) n11025508 Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666) n11025668 United States statesman and leader of the Federalists; as the first Secretary of the Treasury he establish a federal bank; was mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr (1755-1804) n11025926 United States toxicologist known for her work on industrial poisons (1869-1970) n11026078 English beauty who was the mistress of Admiral Nelson (1765-1815) n11026231 Irish mathematician (1806-1865) n11026372 Swedish diplomat who greatly extended the influence of the United Nations in peacekeeping matters (1905-1961) n11026597 United States lyricist who collaborated on many musical comedies (most successfully with Richard Rodgers) (1895-1960) n11026816 United States writer of hard-boiled detective fiction (1894-1961) n11026981 Babylonian king who codified the laws of Sumer and Mesopotamia (died 1750 BC) n11027127 United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002) n11027294 Norwegian writer of novels (1859-1952) n11027416 American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793) n11027631 a prolific British baroque composer (born in Germany) remembered best for his oratorio Messiah (1685-1759) n11027885 United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) n11028074 United States film actor (born in 1956) n11028196 general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC) n11028446 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823) n11028675 English novelist and poet (1840-1928) n11028780 United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957) n11029005 English inventor of the spinning jenny (1720-1778) n11029132 United States film actress who made several films with Clark Gable (1911-1937) n11029298 British newspaper publisher (1865-1922) n11029454 illegitimate son of Canute who seized the throne of England in 1037 (died in 1040) n11029637 King of England who succeeded Edward the Confessor in 1066 and was the last of the Anglo-Saxon monarchs; he was killed fighting the invasion by William the Conqueror (1045-1066) n11029888 United States railway tycoon (1848-1909) n11030025 United States financier who negotiated a treaty with the Soviet Union banning tests of nuclear weapons (1891-1986) n11030260 publisher of the first newspaper printed in America (1673-1713) n11030395 British marshal of the Royal Air Force; during World War II he directed mass bombing raids against German cities that resulted in heavy civilian casualties (1892-1984) n11030679 Irish writer noted for his sexually explicit but unreliable autobiography (1856-1931) n11030855 United States diplomat who was instrumental in opening Japan to foreign trade (1804-1878) n11031016 United States linguist (born in Ukraine) who developed mathematical linguistics and interpreted speech and writing in a social context (1909-1992) n11031257 United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908) n11031420 9th President of the United States; caught pneumonia during his inauguration and died shortly after (1773-1841) n11031668 23rd President of the United States (1833-1901) n11031842 English rock star; lead guitarist of the Beatles (1943-2001) n11031995 English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990) n11032158 English merchant who took over a shop in London that was expanded by his son into a prestigious department store (1800-1885) n11032359 English merchant who expanded his father's shop in London into a prestigious department store (1841-1905) n11032541 United States lyricist who collaborated with Richard Rodgers (1895-1943) n11032700 United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961) n11032840 United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902) n11033003 English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757) n11033159 American philanthropist who left his library and half his estate to the Massachusetts college that now bears his name (1607-1638) n11033358 English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657) n11033631 general who commanded a Carthaginian army in Spain; joined his brother Hannibal in Italy and was killed by the Romans at the battle of Metaurus River (died 207 BC) n11033870 Czech author of novels and short stories (1883-1923) n11033992 United States painter noted for brilliant colors and bold brushwork (1859-1935) n11034167 Norwegian chemist noted for his research on organic molecules (1897-1981) n11034307 United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929) n11034485 wife of William Shakespeare (1556-1623) n11034596 Czech dramatist and statesman whose plays opposed totalitarianism and who served as president of Czechoslovakia from 1989 to 1992 and president of the Czech Republic since 1993 (born in 1936) n11034874 English theoretical physicist (born in 1942) n11035017 United States jazz saxophonist (1904-1969) n11035132 English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595) n11035363 English biochemist who was a pioneer in research on carbohydrates; when he synthesized vitamin C he became the first person to synthesize a vitamin artificially (1883-1950) n11035618 United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864) n11035780 prolific Austrian composer who influenced the classical form of the symphony (1732-1809) n11035957 English economist (born in Austria) noted for work on the optimum allocation of resources (1899-1992) n11036140 19th President of the United States; his administration removed federal troops from the South and so ended the Reconstruction Period (1822-1893) n11036405 acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993) n11036521 United States lawyer involved in several famous court trials (1881-1954) n11036668 United States lawyer and politician who formulated a production code that prescribed the moral content of United States films from 1930 to 1966 (1879-1954) n11036911 United States labor leader and militant socialist who was one of the founders of the Industrial Workers of the World (1869-1928) n11037157 English essayist and literary critic (1778-1830) n11037278 United States newspaper publisher whose introduction of large headlines and sensational reporting changed American journalism (1863-1951) n11037495 English physicist and electrical engineer who helped develop telegraphic and telephonic communications; in 1902 (independent of A. E. Kennelly) he suggested the existence of an atmospheric layer that reflects radio waves back to earth (1850-1925) n11037836 German dramatist (1813-1863) n11037966 United States writer of stories and plays (1894-1946) n11038084 German philosopher whose three stage process of dialectical reasoning was adopted by Karl Marx (1770-1831) n11038293 German philosopher whose views on human existence in a world of objects and on Angst influenced the existential philosophers (1889-1976) n11038505 United States writer of science fiction (1907-1988) n11038657 United States industrialist who manufactured and sold processed foods (1844-1919) n11038810 German mathematical physicist noted for stating the uncertainty principle (1901-1976) n11038978 United States novelist whose best known work was a black comedy inspired by his experiences in the Air Force during World War II (1923-1999) n11039188 United States playwright; her plays were often indictments of injustice (1905-1984) n11039344 German physiologist and physicist (1821-1894) n11039577 student and mistress and wife of Abelard (circa 1098-1164) n11039690 English actor who edited the first folio of Shakespeare's plays (1556-1630) n11039860 an American writer of fiction who won the Nobel prize for literature in 1954 (1899-1961) n11040024 United States guitarist whose innovative style with electric guitars influenced the development of rock music (1942-1970) n11040240 United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena (1791-1878) n11040381 a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799) n11040596 English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836) n11040800 King of England from 1100 to 1135; youngest son of William the Conqueror; conquered Normandy in 1106 (1068-1135) n11040985 first Plantagenet King of England; instituted judicial and financial reforms; quarreled with archbishop Becket concerning the authority of the Crown over the church (1133-1189) n11041236 king of France from 1547 to 1559; regained Calais from the English; husband of Catherine de Medicis and father of Charles IX (1519-1559) n11041447 son of King John and king of England from 1216 to 1272; his incompetence aroused baronial opposition led by Simon de Montfort (1207-1272) n11041660 son of Henry II of France and the last Valois to be king of France (1551-1589) n11041814 the first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 to 1413; deposed Richard II and suppressed rebellions (1367-1413) n11042036 King of the Germans and Holy Roman Emperor (1050-1106) n11042165 king of France from 1589 to 1610; although he was leader of the Huguenot armies, when he succeeded the Catholic Henry III and founded the Bourbon dynasty in 1589 he established religious freedom in France; n11042482 son of Henry IV and King of England from 1413 to 1422; reopened the Hundred Years' War and defeated the French at Agincourt (1387-1422) n11042691 son of Henry V who as an infant succeeded his father and was King of England from 1422 to 1461; he was taken prisoner in 1460 and Edward IV was proclaimed king; he was rescued and regained the throne in 1470 but was recaptured and murdered in the Tower of London (1421-1471) n11043040 first Tudor king of England from 1485 to 1509; head of the house of Lancaster in the War of the Roses; defeated Richard III at Bosworth Field and was proclaimed king; married the daughter of Edward IV and so united the houses of York and Lancaster (1457-1509) n11043389 King of the Germans and Holy Roman Emperor (1275-1313) n11043519 son of Henry VII and King of England from 1509 to 1547; his divorce from Catherine of Aragon resulted in his break with the Catholic Church in 1534 and his excommunication 1538, leading to the start of the Reformation in England (1491-1547) n11043836 United States puppeteer who created a troupe of puppet characters (1936-1990) n11043980 United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003) n11044168 British sculptor (1902-1975) n11044295 a presocratic Greek philosopher who said that fire is the origin of all things and that permanence is an illusion as all things are in perpetual flux (circa 500 BC) n11044517 German philosopher (1776-1841) n11044629 United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924) n11044789 German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803) n11044939 United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987) n11045106 Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century) n11045353 king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC) n11045569 the ancient Greek known as the father of history; his accounts of the wars between the Greeks and Persians are the first known examples of historical writing (485-425 BC) n11045796 English lyric poet (1591-1674) n11045898 English astronomer (born in Germany) who discovered infrared light and who catalogued the stars and discovered the planet Uranus (1738-1822) n11046169 English astronomer (son of William Herschel) who extended the catalogue of stars to the southern hemisphere and did pioneering work in photography (1792-1871) n11046457 United States confectioner and philanthropist who created the model industrial town of Hershey, Pennsylvania; founded an industrial school for orphan boys (1857-1945) n11046722 German physicist who with James Franck proved the existence of the stationary energy states postulated by Bohr (1887-1975) n11046934 German physicist who was the first to produce electromagnetic waves artificially (1857-1894) n11047139 Canadian physicist (born in Germany) noted for contributions to understanding the structure of molecules (born in 1904) n11047333 Greek poet whose existing works describe rural life and the genealogies of the gods and the beginning of the world (eighth century BC) n11047521 United States physicist (born in Austria) who was a discoverer of cosmic radiation (1883-1964) n11047701 Nazi leader who in 1941 flew a solo flight to Scotland in an apparent attempt to negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain but was imprisoned for life (1894-1987) n11047961 Swiss physiologist noted for studies of the brain (1881-1973) n11048109 English pianist (1890-1965) n11048205 Swiss writer (born in Germany) whose novels and poems express his interests in eastern spiritual values (1877-1962) n11048389 Hungarian chemist who studied radioisotopes and was one of the discoverers of the element hafnium (1885-1966) n11048586 Norwegian anthropologist noted for his studies of cultural diffusion (1914-2002) n11048739 Czechoslovakian chemist who developed polarography (1890-1967) n11048879 German writer (1830-1914) n11049001 United States writer (1885-1940) n11049128 (Old Testament) king of Judah who abolished idolatry (715-687 BC) n11049278 a Native American chieftain who argued for peace with the European settlers (16th century) n11049443 frontier marshal whose adventures have become legendary (1837-1876) n11049608 United States writer and soldier who led the first Black regiment in the Union Army (1823-1911) n11049835 German mathematician (1862-1943) n11049938 risque English comedian (1925-1992) n11050057 United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916) n11050183 New Zealand mountaineer who in 1953 first attained the summit of Mount Everest with his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay (born in 1919) n11050436 Palestinian rabbi and interpreter of Judaic law n11050537 German Nazi who was chief of the SS and the Gestapo and who oversaw the genocide of six million Jews (1900-1945) n11050723 French racing cyclist who won the Tour de France five times (born in 1954) n11050870 German neoclassical composer and conductor who believed that music should have a social purpose (1895-1963) n11051070 German field marshal and statesman; as president of the Weimar Republic he reluctantly appointed Hitler as chancellor in 1933 (1847-1934) n11051376 Greek astronomer and mathematician who discovered the precession of the equinoxes and made the first known star chart and is said to have invented trigonometry (second century BC) n11051632 medical practitioner who is regarded as the father of medicine; author of the Hippocratic oath (circa 460-377 BC) n11051822 emperor of Japan who renounced his divinity and became a constitutional monarch after Japan surrendered at the end of World War II (1901-1989) n11052043 United States artist noted for his line-drawn caricatures (1904-2003) n11052186 Danish pediatrician (1830-1916) n11052299 English film director noted for his skill in creating suspense (1899-1980) n11052498 United States biochemist noted for developing drugs to treat leukemia and gout (1905-1998) n11052672 German Nazi dictator during World War II (1889-1945) n11052843 United States physiologist (1899-1982) n11052955 English materialist and political philosopher who advocated absolute sovereignty as the only kind of government that could resolve problems caused by the selfishness of human beings (1588-1679) n11053218 notable English cricketer (1882-1963) n11053344 Vietnamese communist statesman who fought the Japanese in World War II and the French until 1954 and South Vietnam until 1975 (1890-1969) n11053559 English physiologist who, with Andrew Huxley, discovered the role of potassium and sodium atoms in the transmission of the nerve impulse (1914-1998) n11053817 English chemist (born in Egypt) who used crystallography to study the structure of organic compounds (1910-1994) n11054034 English physician who first described Hodgkin's disease (1798-1866) n11054173 United States labor leader who was president of the Teamsters Union; he was jailed for trying to bribe a judge and later disappeared and is assumed to have been murdered (1913-1975) n11054442 versatile United States film actor (born in 1937) n11054563 United States sculptor (1887-1966) n11054670 German writer of fantastic tales (1776-1822) n11054856 United States chemist (born in Poland) who used quantum mechanics to understand chemical reactions (born in 1937) n11055042 German chemist (1818-1892) n11055154 Austrian architect known for his use of rectilinear units (1870-1956) n11055296 German poet who wrote libretti for operas by Richard Strauss (1874-1929) n11055454 United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997) n11055612 English artist noted for a series of engravings that satirized the affectations of his time (1697-1764) n11055807 Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835) n11055915 Japanese painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1760-1849) n11056060 German painter of religious works (1465-1524) n11056195 German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543) n11056466 United States inventor who invented a system for recording alphanumeric information on punched cards (1860-1929) n11056654 United States rock star (1936-1959) n11056799 English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965) n11056947 United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894) n11057076 United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935) n11057221 (Apocrypha) the Assyrian general who was decapitated by the biblical heroine Judith n11057381 ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC) n11057548 United States painter best known for his seascapes (1836-1910) n11057679 Swiss composer (born in France) who was the founding member of a group in Paris that included Erik Satie and Darius Milhaud and Francis Poulenc and Jean Cocteau (1892-1955) n11057925 English scientist who formulated the law of elasticity and proposed a wave theory of light and formulated a theory of planetary motion and proposed the inverse square law of gravitational attraction and discovered the cellular structure of cork and introduced the term `cell' into biology and invented a balance spring for watches (1635-1703) n11058335 English theologian (1554-1600) n11058436 United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879) n11058633 31st President of the United States; in 1929 the stock market crashed and the economy collapsed and Hoover was defeated for reelection by Franklin Roosevelt (1874-1964) n11058914 United States lawyer who was director of the FBI for 48 years (1895-1972) n11059079 United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932) n11059263 United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003) n11059438 Welsh film actor (born in 1937) n11059593 English biochemist who did pioneering work that led to the discovery of vitamins (1861-1947) n11059772 English poet (1844-1889) n11059875 United States financier and philanthropist who left money to found the university and hospital that bear his name in Baltimore (1795-1873) n11060103 United States educator and theologian (1802-1887) n11060241 American Revolutionary leader and patriot; a signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1791) n11060416 Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC) n11060535 United States singer and actress (born in 1917) n11060688 United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934) n11060805 United States psychiatrist (1885-1952) n11060937 Russian concert pianist who was a leading international virtuoso (1904-1989) n11061089 Belgian architect and leader in art nouveau architecture (1861-1947) n11061225 a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC) n11061317 United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926) n11061552 United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895) n11061734 English poet (1859-1936) n11061853 United States politician and military leader who fought to gain independence for Texas from Mexico and to make it a part of the United States (1793-1863) n11062111 Queen of England as the fifth wife of Henry VIII who was accused of adultery and executed (1520-1542) n11062285 English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943) n11062424 United States inventor who built early sewing machines and won suits for patent infringement against other manufacturers (including Isaac M. Singer) (1819-1867) n11062649 United States feminist who was active in the women's suffrage movement (1819-1910) n11062801 Canadian hockey player who holds the record for playing the most games (born 1928) n11062963 United States editor (1920-1993) n11063061 United States writer and editor (1837-1920) n11063182 English writer on card games (1672-1769) n11063309 an English astrophysicist and advocate of the steady state theory of cosmology; described processes of nucleosynthesis inside stars (1915-2001) n11063535 a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986) n11063687 United States astronomer who discovered that (as the universe expands) the speed with which nebulae recede increases with their distance from the observer (1889-1953) n11063944 United States neuroscientist noted for his studies of the neural basis of vision (born in 1926) n11064106 English navigator who discovered the Hudson River; in 1610 he attempted to winter in Hudson Bay but his crew mutinied and set him adrift to die (1565-1611) n11064330 English naturalist (born in Argentina) (1841-1922) n11064472 English astronomer who pioneered spectroscopic analysis in astronomy and who discovered the red shift (1824-1910) n11064662 United States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1862-1948) n11064834 United States industrialist who was an aviator and a film producer; during the last years of his life he was a total recluse (1905-1976) n11065101 United States writer (1902-1967) n11065229 English poet (born in 1930) n11065345 French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885) n11065562 United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955) n11065718 United States naval officer who commanded the `Constitution' during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843) n11065938 German naturalist who explored Central and South America and provided a comprehensive description of the physical universe (1769-1859) n11066209 German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835) n11066425 Scottish philosopher whose sceptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776) n11066621 German composer of six operas and other incidental music (1854-1921) n11066772 British writer who defended the Romanticism of Keats and Shelley (1784-1859) n11066938 United States architect (1827-1895) n11067047 Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910) n11067184 United States railroad executive who built the western section of the first United States transcontinental railroad (1821-1900) n11067396 American revolutionary leader who signed the Declaration of Independence and was president of the Continental Congress (1731-1796) n11067604 United States physician who first described Huntington's chorea n11067745 United States impresario who was born in Russia (1888-1974) n11067885 Czechoslovakian religious reformer who anticipated the Reformation; he questioned the infallibility of the Catholic Church was excommunicated (1409) for attacking the corruption of the clergy; he was burned at the stake (1372-1415) n11068196 king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999) n11068401 Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937) n11068630 German philosopher who developed phenomenology (1859-1938) n11068760 United States film maker born in the United States but an Irish citizen after 1964 (1906-1987) n11068922 United States educator who was president of the University of Chicago (1899-1977) n11069085 American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643) n11069261 Scottish geologist who described the processes that have shaped the surface of the earth (1726-1797) n11069430 English cricketer (1916-1990) n11069534 English biologist and a leading exponent of Darwin's theory of evolution (1825-1895) n11069746 English writer; grandson of Thomas Huxley who is remembered mainly for his depiction of a scientifically controlled utopia (1894-1963) n11069974 English physiologist who, with Alan Hodgkin, discovered the role of potassium and sodium ions in the transmission of the nerve impulse (born in 1917) n11070218 Dutch physicist who first formulated the wave theory of light (1629-1695) n11070387 Greek philosopher and astronomer; she invented the astrolabe (370-415) n11070531 French composer (1890-1962) n11070644 realistic Norwegian author who wrote plays on social and political themes (1828-1906) n11070855 Spanish singer noted for his ballads and love songs (born in 1943) n11070994 bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110) n11071177 Spaniard and Roman Catholic theologian and founder of the Society of Jesus; a leading opponent of the Reformation (1491-1556) n11071467 United States pop artist (born 1928) n11071574 United States playwright (1913-1973) n11071677 English prelate noted for his pessimistic sermons and articles (1860-1954) n11071838 French classical painter (1780-1867) n11071960 Italian pope from 1198 to 1216 who instituted the Fourth Crusade and under whom papal intervention in European politics reached its height (1161-1216) n11072189 Italian pope from 1484 to 1492 who was known as a nepotist and was attacked by Savonarola for his worldliness (1432-1492) n11072396 Italian pope from 1676 to 1689 whose papacy was marked by the struggle with Louis XIV of France over papal authority over French Catholics; known for saintliness and canonized in 1956 (1611-1689) n11072673 Italian pope from 1691 to 1700 who abolished nepotism within the church hierarchy and was universally loved for his charity and piety n11072887 French dramatist (born in Romania) who was a leading exponent of the theater of the absurd (1912-1994) n11073061 Greek theologian who was bishop of Lyons and an antiheretical writer; a saint and Doctor of the Church (circa 130-200) n11073324 United States writer of darkly humorous novels (born in 1942) n11073453 United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859) n11073586 (Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau n11073795 the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504) n11074140 (Old Testament) the first of the major Hebrew prophets (8th century BC) n11074284 United States writer (born in England) whose best known novels portray Berlin in the 1930's and who collaborated with W. H. Auden in writing plays in verse (1904-1986) n11074573 (Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes n11074769 Athenian rhetorician and orator (436-338 BC) n11074870 (Old Testament) a son of Jacob and a forebear of one of the tribes of Israel n11075021 grand duke of Muscovy whose victories against the Tartars laid the basis for Russian unity (1440-1505) n11075219 the first czar of Russia (1530-1584) n11075352 Russian choreographer (1834-1905) n11075452 United States lithographer who (with his partner Nathaniel Currier) produced thousands of prints signed `Currier & Ives' (1824-1895) n11075670 United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954) n11075823 7th president of the US; successfully defended New Orleans from the British in 1815; expanded the power of the presidency (1767-1845) n11076079 general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War whose troops at the first Battle of Bull Run stood like a stone wall (1824-1863) n11076359 United States writer of romantic novels about the unjust treatment of Native Americans (1830-1885) n11076566 United States civil rights leader who led a national campaign against racial discrimination and ran for presidential nomination (born in 1941) n11076820 United States singer who did much to popularize gospel music (1911-1972) n11076965 United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958) n11077195 English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936) n11077369 an unidentified English murderer in the 19th century n11077484 French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920) n11077649 German mathematician (1804-1851) n11077762 Dutch physician who opened the first birth control clinic in the world in Amsterdam (1854-1929) n11077927 United States writer and critic of urban planning (born in 1916) n11078059 English writer of macabre short stories (1863-1943) n11078203 French inventor of the Jacquard loom that could automatically weave complicated patterns (1752-1834) n11078404 Indonesian terrorist and Islamic militant who commands the Laskar Jihad; uses violence to achieve political ends (1965-2000) n11078650 English rock star (born in 1943) n11078774 United States linguist (born in Russia) noted for his description of the universals of phonology (1896-1982) n11078982 (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of John; author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament n11079252 writer who was born in the United States but lived in England (1843-1916) n11079392 United States pragmatic philosopher and psychologist (1842-1910) n11079544 United States outlaw who fought as a Confederate soldier and later led a band of outlaws that robbed trains and banks in the West until he was murdered by a member of his own gang (1847-1882) n11079802 the first Stuart to be king of England and Ireland from 1603 to 1625 and king of Scotland from 1567 to 1625; he was the son of Mary Queen of Scots and he succeeded Elizabeth I; he alienated the British Parliament by claiming the divine right of kings (1566-1625) n11080174 the last Stuart to be king of England and Ireland and Scotland; overthrown in 1688 (1633-1701) n11080351 a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513) n11080601 United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1944) n11080745 a Dutch Roman Catholic theologian (1585-1638) n11080884 United States poet (1914-1965) n11080987 German psychiatrist (1883-1969) n11081111 United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829) n11081353 French heroine and military leader inspired by religious visions to organize French resistance to the English and to have Charles VII crowned king; she was later tried for heresy and burned at the stake (1412-1431) n11081673 United States poet who wrote about California (1887-1962) n11081828 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826) n11082135 English physician who pioneered vaccination; Jenner inoculated people with small amounts of cowpox to prevent them from getting smallpox (1749-1823) n11082353 United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907) n11082535 modernistic Danish writer (1873-1950) n11082652 (Old Testament) first king of the northern kingdom of Israel who led Israel into sin (10th century BC) n11082842 (Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC) n11083064 (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420) n11083527 Danish linguist (1860-1943) n11083656 a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) n11084110 the Christ child n11084200 English economist and logician who contributed to the development of the theory of marginal utility (1835-1882) n11084409 Canadian filmmaker (born in 1926) n11084514 wife of Ahab who was king of Israel; according to the Old Testament she was a cruel immoral queen who fostered the worship of Baal and tried to kill Elijah and other prophets of Israel (9th century BC) n11084789 Spanish lyric poet (1881-1958) n11084895 prelate who was the confessor of Isabella I and who was later appointed Grand Inquisitor (1436-1517) n11085113 Indian statesman who was the founder of Pakistan as a Muslim state (1876-1948) n11085267 Hungarian violinist and composer (1831-1907) n11085402 a Jewish hero in the Old Testament who maintained his faith in God in spite of afflictions that tested him n11085559 a Hebrew minor prophet n11085633 French field marshal who commanded the Allied armies in France during World War II (1852-1931) n11085813 United States choreographer (1930-1988) n11085924 (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of Revelation n11086279 youngest son of Henry II; King of England from 1199 to 1216; succeeded to the throne on the death of his brother Richard I; lost his French possessions; in 1215 John was compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta (1167-1216) n11086607 Italian pope from 1958 to 1963 who convoked the Second Vatican Council (1881-1963) n11086774 (Roman Catholic Church) a Church Father who was a great preacher and bishop of Constantinople; a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-407) n11087091 the fourth son of Edward III who was the effective ruler of England during the close of his father's reign and during the minority of Richard II; his son was Henry Bolingbroke (1340-1399) n11087359 (New Testament) a preacher and hermit and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized); was beheaded by Herod at the request of Salome n11087612 the first Pope to assume a double name; he reigned for only 34 days (1912-1978) n11087767 the first Pope born in Poland; the first Pope not born in Italy in 450 years (1920-2005) n11087931 United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930) n11088059 17th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated; was impeached but acquitted by one vote (1808-1875) n11088346 36th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Kennedy when Kennedy was assassinated (1908-1973) n11088622 English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784) n11088771 Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891) n11088969 French nuclear physicist who was Marie Curie's assistant and who worked with Marie Curie's daughter who he married (taking the name Joliot-Curie); he and his wife discovered how to synthesize new radioactive elements (1900-1958) n11089318 French physicist who (with her husband) synthesized new chemical elements (1897-1956) n11089484 French explorer (with Jacques Marquette) of the upper Mississippi River valley (1645-1700) n11089669 United States singer (born in Russia) who appeared in the first full-length talking film (1886-1950) n11089868 (Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land n11090136 English phonetician (1881-1967) n11090235 one of the first great English architects and a theater designer (1573-1652) n11090378 American naval commander in the American Revolution (1747-1792) n11090512 United States golfer (1902-1971) n11090631 United States railroad engineer who died trying to stop his train from crashing into another train; a friend wrote a famous ballad describing the incident (1864-1900) n11090884 United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930) n11091084 United States writer (born in 1942) n11091184 English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637) n11091374 United States composer who was the first creator of ragtime to write down his compositions (1868-1917) n11091545 United States singer who died of a drug overdose at the height of her popularity (1943-1970) n11091706 (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus n11091863 (Old Testament) the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel; Jacob gave Joseph a coat of many colors, which made his brothers jealous and they sold him into slavery in Egypt n11092126 leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904) n11092292 Jewish general who led the revolt of the Jews against the Romans and then wrote a history of those events (37-100) n11092541 (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho n11092740 English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889) n11092938 English classical scholar noted for his translations of Plato and Aristotle (1817-1893) n11093116 influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941) n11093325 king of Spain since 1975 (born in 1938) n11093469 (Old Testament) the fourth son of Jacob who was forebear of one of the tribes of Israel; one of his descendants was to be the Messiah n11093674 (New Testament) the Apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for 30 pieces of silver n11093848 Jewish leader of a revolt in Judea that recovered Jerusalem around 166 BC; hero of the Apocryphal books I Maccabees and II Maccabees (?-161 BC) n11094055 (New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless n11094312 Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363) n11094611 Swiss psychologist (1875-1961) n11094780 German aircraft engineer who designed the first all-metal airplane (1859-1935) n11094928 French botanist who categorized plants into families and developed a system of plant classification (1748-1836) n11095123 Byzantine emperor who held the eastern frontier of his empire against the Persians; codified Roman law in 529; his general Belisarius regained North Africa and Spain (483-565) n11095391 Roman satirist who denounced the vice and folly of Roman society during the reign of the emperor Domitian (60-140) n11095587 Armenian composer who incorporated oriental folk music (1903-1978) n11095731 Czech novelist who wrote in German about a nightmarish world of isolated and troubled individuals (1883-1924) n11095907 United States architect (born in Estonia) (1901-1974) n11096033 soviet statesman and head of state of the USSR (1875-1946) n11096192 Hawaiian king who united the islands under his rule (1758-1819) n11096338 Russian painter who was a pioneer of abstract art (1866-1944) n11096508 influential German idealist philosopher (1724-1804) n11096645 Swedish poet whose works incorporate Swedish customs and folklore (1864-1931) n11096801 United States film actor (born in England) noted for his performances in horror films (1887-1969) n11096991 Russian chess master who was world champion from 1975 until 1985 when he was defeated by Gary Kasparov (born in 1951) n11097208 Russian dancer who danced with Nijinsky (1885-1978) n11097335 Azerbaijani chess master who became world champion in 1985 by defeating Anatoli Karpov (born in 1963) n11097525 French physicist (1902-1984) n11097625 United States playwright who collaborated with many other writers including Moss Hart (1889-1961) n11097820 statesman who led Northern Rhodesia to full independence as Zambia in 1964 and served as Zambia's first president (1924-1999) n11098039 United States stage and screen director (born in Turkey) and believer in method acting (1909-2003) n11098223 English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833) n11098380 United States comedian and actor in silent films noted for his acrobatic skills and deadpan face (1895-1966) n11098601 Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821) n11098707 English clergyman who (with John Henry Newman and Edward Pusey) founded the Oxford movement (1792-1866) n11098876 German chemist remembered for his discovery of the ring structure of benzene (1829-1896) n11099085 United States lecturer and writer who was blind and deaf from the age of 19 months; Anne Sullivan taught her to read and write and speak; Helen Keller graduated from college and went on to champion the cause of blind and deaf people (1880-1968) n11099438 United States food manufacturer who (with his brother) developed a breakfast cereal of crisp flakes of rolled and toasted wheat and corn; he established a company to manufacture the cereal (1860-1951) n11099729 United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996) n11099923 United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982) n11100139 United States circus clown (1898-1979) n11100260 British physicist who invented the Kelvin scale of temperature and pioneered undersea telegraphy (1824-1907) n11100462 United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972) n11100619 English biologist noted for studies of the molecular structure of blood components (born in 1917) n11100798 United States diplomat who recommended a policy of containment in dealing with Soviet aggression (1904-2005) n11101000 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963) n11101250 United States electrical engineer noted for his work on the theory of alternating currents; independently of Oliver Heaviside he discovered the existence of an atmospheric layer that reflects radio waves back to earth (1861-1939) n11101576 United States painter noted for his woodcuts (1882-1971) n11101700 Kenyan statesman and the first president of independent Kenya (1893-1978) n11101843 Sauk leader who aided the United States against Black Hawk (1790-1848) n11101986 German astronomer who first stated laws of planetary motion (1571-1630) n11102144 Russian revolutionary who was head of state after Nicholas II abdicated but was overthrown by the Bolsheviks (1881-1970) n11102353 United States composer of musical comedies (1885-1945) n11102493 United States writer who was a leading figure of the beat generation (1922-1969) n11102674 United States writer whose best-known novel was based on his experiences as an attendant in a mental hospital (1935-2001) n11102878 United States electrical engineer who made numerous automotive improvements (including the electric starter) (1876-1958) n11103104 United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843) n11103397 English economist who advocated the use of government monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment without inflation (1883-1946) n11103648 Russian composer (born in Armenia) whose works are romantic and reflect his interest in folk music (1903-1978) n11103864 Botswanan statesman who was the first president of Botswana (1921-1980) n11104008 Iranian religious leader of the Shiites; when Shah Pahlavi's regime fell Khomeini established a new constitution giving himself supreme powers (1900-1989) n11104287 Soviet statesman and premier who denounced Stalin (1894-1971) n11104458 Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701) n11104676 Danish philosopher who is generally considered. along with Nietzsche, to be a founder of existentialism (1813-1855) n11104896 Polish filmmaker who made ten films based on the Ten Commandments (1941-1996) n11105054 United States charismatic civil rights leader and Baptist minister who campaigned against the segregation of Blacks (1929-1968) n11105298 United States guitar player and singer of the blues (born in 1925) n11105463 United States woman tennis player (born in 1943) n11105609 United States zoologist best known for his interview studies of sexual behavior (1894-1956) n11105778 English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936) n11105945 German physicist who with Bunsen pioneered spectrum analysis and formulated two laws governing electric networks (1824-1887) n11106170 German expressionist painter (1880-1938) n11106290 United States diplomat who served under President Nixon and President Ford (born in 1923) n11106479 British field marshal (1850-1916) n11106652 German chemist who pioneered analytical chemistry and discovered three new elements (1743-1817) n11106830 Swiss painter influenced by Kandinsky (1879-1940) n11106943 United States fashion designer noted for understated fashions (born in 1942) n11107110 United States psychoanalyst (born in Austria) who was the first to specialize in the psychoanalysis of small children (1882-1960) n11107308 German mathematician who created the Klein bottle (1849-1925) n11107436 German dramatist whose works concern people torn between reason and emotion (1777-1811) n11107635 Austrian painter influenced by art nouveau (1862-1918) n11107757 United States abstract expressionist painter (1910-1962) n11107901 United States physician who first described the XXY-syndrome (born in 1912) n11108084 German poet (1724-1803) n11108195 Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572) n11108400 German bacteriologist who isolated the anthrax bacillus and the tubercle bacillus and the cholera bacillus (1843-1910) n11108584 British writer (born in Hungary) who wrote a novel exposing the Stalinist purges during the 1930s (1905-1983) n11108767 Japanese statesman who set Japan's expansionist policies and formed an alliance with Germany and Italy (1891-1945) n11109027 United States economist (born in the Netherlands) (1910-1985) n11109192 Soviet gymnast (born in 1955) n11109289 Russian chess master (born in 1931) n11109424 British filmmaker (born in Hungary) (1893-1956) n11109563 United States semanticist (born in Poland) (1879-1950) n11109728 Polish patriot and soldier who fought with Americans in the American Revolution (1746-1817) n11109970 United States conductor (born in Russia) who was noted for performing the works of contemporary composers (1874-1951) n11110205 German neurologist noted for his studies of sexual deviance (1840-1902) n11110396 United States artist remembered for her spontaneous approach to painting; she was a founder of the New York school of abstract expressionism (1908-1984) n11110617 English biochemist (born in Germany) who discovered the Krebs cycle (1900-1981) n11110791 United States violinist (born in Austria) (1875-1962) n11110917 United States anthropologist noted for his studies of culture (1876-1960) n11111085 German mathematician (1823-1891) n11111194 Russian anarchist (1842-1921) n11111335 British chemist who with Robert Curl and Richard Smalley discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1939) n11111577 Boer statesman (1825-1904) n11111710 German industrialist who manufactured steel in Essen (1787-1826) n11111845 German arms manufacturer and son of Friedrich Krupp; his firm provided ordnance for German armies from the 1840s through World War II (1812-1887) n11112058 Mongolian emperor of China and grandson of Genghis Khan who completed his grandfather's conquest of China; he establish the Yuan dynasty and built a great capital on the site of modern Beijing where he received Marco Polo (1216-1294) n11112377 United States filmmaker (born in 1928) n11112488 Austrian chemist who did research on carotenoids and vitamins (1900-1967) n11112628 United States astronomer (born in the Netherlands) who studied the solar system and suggested in 1951 that there is a belt of comet-like debris at the edge of the solar system (1905-1973) n11112907 Japanese filmmaker noted for blending Japanese folklore with western styles of acting (1910-1998) n11113077 Russian field marshal who commanded the Russian opposition to Napoleon (1745-1813) n11113266 United States economist (born in Russia) who developed a method for using a country's gross national product to estimate its economic growth (1901-1985) n11113489 English dramatist (1558-1594) n11113601 Hungarian choreographer who developed Labanotation (1879-1958) n11113732 French architect who was among the first to use metal construction successfully (1801-1875) n11113898 United States sculptor (born in France) noted for his large nude figures (1882-1935) n11114056 French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834) n11114285 United States economist who proposed the Laffer curve (born in 1940) n11114423 French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826) n11114637 French writer who collected Aesop's fables and published them (1621-1695) n11114791 French naturalist who proposed that evolution resulted from the inheritance of acquired characteristics (1744-1829) n11115029 English essayist (1775-1834) n11115131 English composer and conductor (1905-1951) n11115293 (Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table; friend of King Arthur until (according to some versions of the legend) he became the lover of Arthur's wife Guinevere n11115558 United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991) n11115785 Soviet physicist who worked on low temperature physics (1908-1968) n11115929 United States harpsichordist (born in Poland) who helped to revive modern interest in the harpsichord (1879-1959) n11116117 United States pathologist (born in Austria) who discovered human blood groups (1868-1943) n11116284 United States educator who founded the first private school for Black students in Augusta, Georgia (1854-1933) n11116466 United States photographer remembered for her portraits of rural workers during the Depression (1895-1965) n11116642 United States astronomer and aviation pioneer who invented the bolometer and contributed to the design of early aircraft (1834-1906) n11116875 United States chemist who studied surface chemistry and developed the gas-filled tungsten lamp and worked on high temperature electrical discharges (1881-1957) n11117108 British actress and mistress of the prince who later became Edward VII (1853-1929) n11117307 Chinese philosopher regarded as the founder of Taoism (6th century BC) n11117451 French mathematician and astronomer who formulated the nebular hypothesis concerning the origins of the solar system and who developed the theory of probability (1749-1827) n11117744 United States humorist and writer of satirical short stories (1885-1933) n11117931 French writer of moralistic maxims (1613-1680) n11118072 French lexicographer (1817-1875) n11118205 French explorer who claimed Louisiana for France (1643-1687) n11118362 Belgian composer (1532-1594) n11118481 French painter of religious works (1593-1652) n11118602 United States architect (born in England) whose works include the chambers of the United States Congress and the Supreme Court; considered the first professional architect in the United States (1764-1820) n11118886 Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian (1870-1950) n11119061 United States film actor (born in England) (1899-1962) n11119190 United States slapstick comedian (born in England) who played the scatterbrained and often tearful member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1890-1965) n11119476 leader of the American Revolution and president of the Continental Congress (1724-1792) n11119634 Australian tennis player who in 1962 was the second man to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles titles in the same year; in 1969 he repeated this feat (born in 1938) n11119917 French chemist known as the father of modern chemistry; discovered oxygen and disproved the theory of phlogiston (1743-1794) n11120146 English novelist and poet and essayist whose work condemned industrial society and explored sexual relationships (1885-1930) n11120368 United States physicist who developed the cyclotron (1901-1958) n11120530 English actress (1898-1952) n11120633 English portrait painter remembered for the series of portraits of the leaders of the alliance against Napoleon (1769-1830) n11120834 Welsh soldier who from 1916 to 1918 organized the Arab revolt against the Turks; he later wrote an account of his adventures (1888-1935) n11121108 Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258) n11121451 Canadian economist best remembered for his humorous writings (1869-1944) n11121640 English paleontologist whose account of fossil discoveries in Tanzania changed theories of human evolution (1903-1972) n11121876 English paleontologist (the wife of Louis Leakey) who discovered the Zinjanthropus skull that was 1,750,000 years old (1913-1996) n11122114 English paleontologist (son of Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey) who continued the work of his parents; he was appointed director of a wildlife preserve in Kenya but resigned under political pressure (born in 1944) n11122439 British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888) n11122579 United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996) n11122825 English writer of novels of espionage (born in 1931) n11122977 French chemist who formulated Le Chatelier's principle (1850-1936) n11123124 French architect (born in Switzerland) (1887-1965) n11123262 United States folk singer and composer (1885-1949) n11123439 Vietnamese diplomat who negotiated with Henry Kissinger to end the war in Vietnam (1911-1990) n11123590 American general who led the Confederate Armies in the American Civil War (1807-1870) n11123762 soldier of the American Revolution (1756-1818) n11123894 leader of the American Revolution who proposed the resolution calling for independence of the American Colonies (1732-1794) n11124088 United States physicist (born in China) who collaborated with Yang Chen Ning in disproving the principle of conservation of parity (born in 1926) n11124300 United States actor who was an expert in kung fu and starred in martial arts films (1941-1973) n11124472 United States striptease artist who became famous on Broadway in the 1930s (1914-1970) n11124647 United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957) n11124831 United States actress (born in England) (1899-1991) n11124961 French painter who was an early cubist (1881-1955) n11125080 Hungarian composer of light operas (1870-1948) n11125193 German philosopher and mathematician who thought of the universe as consisting of independent monads and who devised a system of the calculus independent of Newton (1646-1716) n11125546 English film actress (1913-1967) n11125646 Belgian cosmologist who proposed the big-bang theory of the origin of the universe (1894-1966) n11125840 United States film actor (1925-2001) n11125957 German physicist who studied cathode rays (1862-1947) n11126081 United States tennis player (born in Czechoslovakia) who won several singles championships; in 1992 he became a United States citizen (born in 1960) n11126295 United States architect (born in France) who laid out the city plan for Washington (1754-1825) n11126490 Russian founder of the Bolsheviks and leader of the Russian Revolution and first head of the USSR (1870-1924) n11126783 English rock star and guitarist and songwriter who with Paul McCartney wrote most of the music for the Beatles (1940-1980) n11127011 French landscape gardener who designed many formal gardens including the parks of Versailles (1613-1700) n11127188 Italian pope from 440 to 461 who extended the authority of the papacy to the west and persuaded Attila not to attack Rome (440-461) n11127419 Italian pope from 795 to 816 who in 800 crowned Charlemagne emperor of the Romans (750-816) n11127565 German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054) n11127752 son of Lorenzo de'Medici and pope from 1513 to 1521 who excommunicated Martin Luther and who in 1521 bestowed on Henry VIII the title of Defender of the Faith (1475-1521) n11127996 Italian pope from 1878 to 1903 who was interested in the advancement of learning and who opened the Vatican secret archives to all scholars n11128236 United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925) n11128394 Italian painter and sculptor and engineer and scientist and architect; the most versatile genius of the Italian Renaissance (1452-1519) n11128673 king of Sparta and hero of the battle of Thermopylae where he was killed by the Persians (died in 480 BC) n11128834 United States economist (born in Russia) who devised an input-output method of economic analysis (1906-1999) n11129017 Russian writer (1814-1841) n11129130 United States lyricist who collaborated on musicals with Frederick Loewe (1918-1986) n11129286 French diplomat who supervised the construction of the Suez Canal (1805-1894) n11129478 English author of novels and short stories who grew up in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) (born in 1919) n11129665 German playwright and leader of the Enlightenment (1729-1781) n11129808 Dutch pioneer microscopist who was among the first to recognize cells in animals and who gave the first accurate descriptions of microbes and spermatozoa and blood corpuscles (1632-1723) n11130113 French cultural anthropologist who promoted structural analysis of social systems (born in 1908) n11130291 English critic and novelist; author of theological works and of books for children (1898-1963) n11130474 United States novelist who satirized middle-class America in his novel Main Street (1885-1951) n11130661 United States labor leader who was president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 to 1960 and president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations from 1935 to 1940 (1880-1969) n11130940 United States explorer and soldier who lead led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River (1774-1809) n11131135 United States athlete who won gold medals at the Olympics for his skill in sprinting and jumping (born in 1961) n11131358 United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935) n11131505 United States chemist who developed a method of radiocarbon dating (1908-1980) n11131658 United States painter who was a leading exponent of pop art (1923-1997) n11131808 Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968) n11131981 queen of the Hawaiian islands (1838-1917) n11132117 British actress (born in Canada) (1898-1989) n11132245 United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959) n11132462 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865) n11132768 Swedish soprano who toured the United States under the management of P. T. Barnum (1820-1887) n11132948 United States aviator who in 1927 made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean (1902-1974) n11133197 United States poet who traveled the country trading his poems for room and board (1879-1931) n11133387 United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931) n11133551 Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778) n11133778 United States sculptor (born in Lithuania) who pioneered cubist sculpture (1891-1973) n11133938 United States biochemist (born in Germany) noted for his studies of metabolic processes (1899-1986) n11134115 Chinese lyric poet (700-762) n11134196 Italian painter whose works show a three-dimensional style (1406-1469) n11134339 Italian painter and son of Fra Filippo Lippi (1457-1504) n11134466 French physicist who developed the first color photographic process (1845-1921) n11134620 United States journalist (1889-1974) n11134730 United States chemist noted for his theories of molecular structure (born in 1919) n11134895 English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912) n11135044 United States prizefighter who lost his world heavyweight championship to Cassius Clay in 1964 (1932-1970) n11135236 Hungarian composer and piano virtuoso (1811-1886) n11135371 French lexicographer (1801-1881) n11135488 United States suffragist (1820-1905) n11135610 American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813) n11135797 Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873) n11135991 Roman historian whose history of Rome filled 142 volumes (of which only 35 survive) including the earliest history of the war with Hannibal (59 BC to AD 17) n11136214 United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971) n11136405 English composer of many successful musicals (some in collaboration with Sir Tim Rice) (born in 1948) n11136622 Russian mathematician who independently discovered non-Euclidean geometry (1792-1856) n11136798 English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704) n11136973 English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940) n11137175 United States physiologist (born in Germany) who did research on parthenogenesis (1859-1924) n11137334 United States composer (born in Austria) who collaborated with Lerner on several musicals (1901-1987) n11137506 United States pharmacologist (born in Germany) who was the first to show that acetylcholine is produced at the junction between a parasympathetic nerve and a muscle (1873-1961) n11137748 United States writer of novels based on experiences in the Klondike gold rush (1876-1916) n11137928 United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882) n11138085 Austrian architect (1870-1933) n11138180 Italian film actress (born in 1934) n11138301 Dutch physicist noted for work on electromagnetic theory (1853-1928) n11138449 Austrian zoologist who studied the behavior of birds and emphasized the importance of innate as opposed to learned behaviors (1903-1989) n11138681 Italian statesman and scholar who supported many artists and humanists including Michelangelo and Leonardo and Botticelli (1449-1492) n11138924 United States actor (born in Hungary) noted for playing sinister roles (1904-1964) n11139092 third son of Charlemagne and king of France and Germany and Holy Roman Emperor (778-840) n11139253 king of France and Germany (846-879) n11139403 son of Louis II and king of the France and Germany (863-882) n11139520 king of France (921-954) n11139619 the last Carolingian king of France (967-987) n11139739 king of France whose military victories consolidated his reign (1081-1137) n11139927 king of France who led the unsuccessful Second Crusade and fought frequent wars with Henry II of England (1120-1180) n11140100 king of France who increased the power of the Crown over the feudal lords (1187-1226) n11140243 king of France and son of Louis VIII; he led two unsuccessful Crusades; considered an ideal medieval king (1214-1270) n11140461 king of France (1289-1316) n11140582 king of France who put down an alliance of unruly nobles and unified France except for Brittany (1423-1483) n11140745 king of France who was popular with his subjects (1462-1515) n11140862 king of France from 1610 to 1643 who relied heavily on the advice of Cardinal Richelieu (1601-1643) n11141019 king of France from 1643 to 1715; his long reign was marked by the expansion of French influence in Europe and by the magnificence of his court and the Palace of Versailles (1638-1715) n11141289 grandson of Louis XIV and king of France from 1715 to 1774 who led France into the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War (1710-1774) n11141495 king of France from 1774 to 1792; his failure to grant reforms led to the French Revolution; he and his queen (Marie Antoinette) were guillotined (1754-1793) n11141709 United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981) n11141882 English poet (1618-1857) n11141981 English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913) n11142155 British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963) n11142368 United States educator and president of Harvard University (1856-1943) n11142517 United States poet (1874-1925) n11142614 United States astronomer whose studies of Mars led him to conclude that Mars was inhabited (1855-1916) n11142788 United States poet (1917-1977) n11142922 English novelist (1909-1957) n11143044 English painter (1887-1976) n11143163 United States physician who in 1863 founded a medical school for women (1813-1888) n11143331 German filmmaker of sophisticated comedies (1892-1947) n11143458 United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944) n11143600 Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC) n11143806 United States playwright and public official (1902-1987) n11143933 United States publisher of magazines (1898-1967) n11144068 Roman philosopher and poet; in a long didactic poem he tried to provide a scientific explanation of the universe (96-55 BC) n11144291 Roman general famous for giving lavish banquets (110-57 BC) n11144431 United States film actor (born in Hungary) noted for portraying monsters (1884-1956) n11144604 (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel n11144860 French composer (born in Italy) who was the court composer to Louis XIV and founded the national French opera (1632-1687) n11145085 Spanish philosopher (1235-1315) n11145199 United States actor who performed with his wife Lynn Fontanne in many stage productions (1893-1977) n11145364 German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546) n11145563 English architect who planned the city of New Delhi (1869-1944) n11145730 English writer noted for his elaborate style (1554-1606) n11145850 Spartan general who defeated the Athenians in the final battle of the Peloponnesian War (died in 395 BC) n11146010 Soviet geneticist whose adherence to Lamarck's theory of evolution was favored by Stalin (1898-1976) n11146193 Macedonian general under Alexander the Great; with Seleucus he defeated Antigonus and Demetrius at the battle of Ipsus (circa 355-281 BC) n11146407 Greek sculptor (4th century BC) n11146494 English writer of historical romances (1803-1873) n11146670 United States general who served as chief of staff and commanded Allied forces in the South Pacific during World War II; he accepted the surrender of Japan (1880-1964) n11146914 English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859) n11147099 king of Scotland (died in 1057) n11147185 United States composer best remembered as a composer of works for the piano (1860-1908) n11147348 Scottish clan leader and outlaw who was the subject of a 1817 novel by Sir Walter Scott (1671-1734) n11147533 Austrian physicist and philosopher who introduced the Mach number and who founded logical positivism (1838-1916) n11147729 a statesman of Florence who advocated a strong central government (1469-1527) n11147924 Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820) n11148152 United States poet (1892-1982) n11148259 Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935) n11148486 4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836) n11148748 United States pop singer and sex symbol during the 1980s (born in 1958) n11148899 Belgian playwright (1862-1949) n11149016 Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521) n11149243 French politician who proposed the Maginot Line (1877-1932) n11149373 Belgian surrealist painter (1898-1967) n11149483 United States naval officer and historian (1840-1914) n11149630 Austrian composer and conductor (1860-1911) n11149762 United States writer (born in 1923) n11149867 French sculptor of monumental female nudes (1861-1944) n11149995 Spanish philosopher considered the greatest Jewish scholar of the Middle Ages who codified Jewish law in the Talmud (1135-1204) n11150224 French consort of Louis XIV who secretly married the king after the death of his first wife (1635-1719) n11150471 English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906) n11150634 British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943) n11150809 Greek Orthodox bishop and archbishop of Cyprus and the first president of independent Cyprus (1913-1977) n11150973 a Hebrew minor prophet of the 5th century BC n11151084 United States writer (1914-1986) n11151189 militant civil rights leader (1925-1965) n11151322 French philosopher (1638-1715) n11151436 Russian abstract painter (1878-1935) n11151579 British anthropologist (born in Poland) who introduced the technique of the participant observer (1884-1942) n11151798 French symbolist poet noted for his free verse (1842-1898) n11151932 United States cook who was an immune carrier of typhoid fever and who infected dozens of people (1870-1938) n11152122 English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812) n11152331 English writer who published a translation of romances about King Arthur taken from French and other sources (died in 1471) n11152544 Italian anatomist who was the first to use a microscope to study anatomy and was among the first to recognize cells in animals (1628-1694) n11152758 French novelist (1901-1976) n11152856 an English economist who argued that increases in population would outgrow increases in the means of subsistence (1766-1834) n11153094 United States playwright (born in 1947) n11153200 South African statesman who was released from prison to become the nation's first democratically elected president in 1994 (born in 1918) n11153456 French mathematician (born in Poland) noted for inventing fractals (born in 1924) n11153615 Russian poet who died in a prison camp (1891-1938) n11153783 a Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism (216-276) n11153887 French painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1832-1883) n11154023 German writer concerned about the role of the artist in bourgeois society (1875-1955) n11154174 United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859) n11154355 French architect who introduced the mansard roof (1598-1666) n11154489 New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923) n11154646 Scottish physician who discovered that elephantiasis is spread by mosquitos and suggested that mosquitos also spread malaria (1844-1922) n11154857 Italian painter and engraver noted for his frescoes (1431-1506) n11155013 English geologist remembered as the first person to recognize that dinosaurs were reptiles (1790-1852) n11155196 United States baseball player (1931-1997) n11155331 Italian novelist and poet (1785-1873) n11155444 Chinese communist leader (1893-1976) n11155577 French revolutionary leader (born in Switzerland) who was a leader in overthrowing the Girondists and was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday (1743-1793) n11155814 French mime famous for his sad-faced clown (born in 1923) n11155943 United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship in 1952 (1924-1969) n11156122 Italian electrical engineer who invented wireless telegraphy and in 1901 transmitted radio signals across the Atlantic Ocean (1874-1937) n11156333 United States political philosopher (born in Germany) concerned about the dehumanizing effects of capitalism and modern technology (1898-1979) n11156548 queen of France (as wife of Louis XVI) who was unpopular; her extravagance and opposition to reform contributed to the overthrow of the monarchy; she was guillotined along with her husband (1755-1793) n11156812 Italian poet (1569-1625) n11156943 Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel n11157140 English ballet dancer (born in 1910) n11157275 Russian mathematician (1856-1922) n11157422 English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964) n11157580 Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981) n11157719 English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593) n11157954 United States writer who created the Japanese detective Mr. Moto and wrote other novels as well (1893-1960) n11158156 French missionary who accompanied Louis Joliet in exploring the upper Mississippi River valley (1637-1675) n11158364 humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937) n11158533 New Zealand writer of detective stories (1899-1982) n11158651 United States painter (1898-1954) n11158754 United States jurist; as chief justice of the Supreme Court he established the principles of United States constitutional law (1755-1835) n11158982 United States general and statesman who as Secretary of State organized the European Recovery Program (1880-1959) n11159214 United States actor (1914-1998) n11159318 English playwright (1575-1634) n11159418 Cuban poet and revolutionary who fought for Cuban independence from Spain (1853-1895) n11159595 Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC) n11159698 United States singer (1917-1995) n11159819 United States actress (1913-1990) n11159920 United States actor and comedian (born in 1945) n11160055 French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397) n11160200 Italian pope from 1417 to 1431 whose election as pope ended the Great Schism (1368-1431) n11160361 English poet (1621-1678) n11160457 founder of modern communism; wrote the Communist Manifesto with Engels in 1848; wrote Das Kapital in 1867 (1818-1883) n11160676 United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1890-1977) n11160861 United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961) n11161045 United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1893-1964) n11161228 United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1901-1979) n11161412 the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics n11161664 daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon who was Queen of England from 1553 to 1558; she was the wife of Philip II of Spain and when she restored Roman Catholicism to England many Protestants were burned at the stake as heretics (1516-1558) n11162010 Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; she was the eldest daughter of James II and ruled jointly with her husband William III (1662-1694) n11162206 queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567; as a Catholic she was forced to abdicate in favor of her son and fled to England where she was imprisoned by Elizabeth I; when Catholic supporters plotted to put her on the English throne she was tried and executed for sedition (1542-1587) n11162582 sinful woman Jesus healed of evil spirits; she became a follower of Jesus n11162793 English poet (1878-1967) n11162915 English writer (1865-1948) n11163041 English film actor (1909-1984) n11163160 American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792) n11163342 Afghan leader of forces opposed to the Taliban; won fame by successfully resisting the Soviets in the 1980s; was assassinated by men posing as journalists (1953-2001) n11163582 Wampanoag leader who aided the Pilgrims (1580-1661) n11163709 French composer best remembered for his pop operas (1842-1912) n11163859 French choreographer and ballet dancer (born in Russia) (1895-1979) n11164058 United States poet (1869-1950) n11164163 Dutch dancer who was executed by the French as a German spy in World War I (1876-1917) n11164332 United States athlete who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon (born in 1930) n11164505 French painter and sculptor; leading figure of fauvism (1869-1954) n11164671 (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel n11164970 English writer (born in France) of novels and short stories (1874-1965) n11165164 United States cartoonist noted for his drawings of soldiers in battle (1921-2003) n11165339 French writer noted especially for his short stories (1850-1893) n11165519 French novelist who wrote about the conflict between desire and religious belief (1885-1970) n11165712 French writer best known for his biographies (1885-1967) n11165854 German arms manufacturer and inventor of a repeating rifle and pistol (1838-1914) n11166060 English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916) n11166251 Roman Emperor from 286 until he abdicated in 305; when Diocletian divided the Roman Empire in 286 Maximian became emperor in the west (died in 311) n11166504 Scottish physicist whose equations unified electricity and magnetism and who recognized the electromagnetic nature of light (1831-1879) n11166732 Soviet poet; leader of Russian futurism (1893-1930) n11166877 United States filmmaker (born in Russia) who founded his own film company and later merged with Samuel Goldwyn (1885-1957) n11167088 United States physicist (born in Germany) noted for her research on the structure of the atom (1906-1972) n11167269 United States baseball player (born in 1931) n11167418 Italian nationalist whose writings spurred the movement for a unified and independent Italy (1805-1872) n11167595 United States politician who unscrupulously accused many citizens of being Communists (1908-1957) n11167792 United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989) n11167952 English rock star and bass guitarist and songwriter who with John Lennon wrote most of the music for the Beatles (born in 1942) n11168218 heroine of the American Revolution who carried water to soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth Court House and took over her husband's gun when he was overcome by heat (1754-1832) n11168513 United States operatic tenor (born in Ireland) (1884-1945) n11168645 United States inventor and manufacturer of a mechanical harvester (1809-1884) n11168839 United States novelist (1917-1967) n11168974 United States baseball player and manager (1873-1934) n11169135 United States educator who compiled the McGuffey Eclectic Readers (1800-1873) n11169294 United States neoclassical architect (1847-1909) n11169418 25th President of the United States; was assassinated by an anarchist (1843-1901) n11169595 Canadian writer noted for his analyses of the mass media (1911-1980) n11169764 United States historian who wrote a nine volume history of the people of the United States (1852-1932) n11169943 United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944) n11170123 United States philosopher of pragmatism (1863-1931) n11170248 United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978) n11170438 United States general in charge of the Union troops at the Battle of Gettysburg (1815-1872) n11170604 English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995) n11170764 United States labor leader who was the first president of the AFL-CIO (1894-1980) n11170913 British immunologist (born in Brazil) who studied tissue transplants and discovered that the rejection of grafts was an immune response (1915-1987) n11171157 emperor of Japan who encouraged the modernization of Japan (1852-1912) n11171298 Israeli statesman (born in Russia) (1898-1978) n11171409 German physicist (1882-1974) n11171513 German anatomist (1829-1905) n11171614 Swedish physicist (born in Austria) who worked in the field of radiochemistry with Otto Hahn and formulated the concept of nuclear fission with Otto Frisch (1878-1968) n11171851 German theologian and Luther's successor as leader of the Reformation in Germany (1497-1560) n11172045 Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931) n11172181 (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus; usually represented as a king of Nubia n11172411 United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973) n11172609 United States financier and philanthropist (1855-1937) n11172795 United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891) n11172929 comic dramatist of ancient Greece (342-292 BC) n11173031 United States journalist and literary critic (1880-1956) n11173199 Augustinian monk and botanist whose experiments in breeding garden peas led to his eventual recognition as founder of the science of genetics (1822-1884) n11173475 Russian chemist who developed a periodic table of the chemical elements and predicted the discovery of several new elements (1834-1907) n11173778 German architect who migrated to Palestine in 1937 (1887-1953) n11173917 German musician and romantic composer of orchestral and choral works (1809-1847) n11174119 French otologist who first described a form of vertigo now known as Meniere's disease and identified the semicircular canals as the site of the lesion (1799-1862) n11174354 United States psychiatrist who with his sons founded a famous psychiatric clinic in Topeka (1862-1953) n11174563 United States psychiatrist and son of Charles Menninger (1893-1990) n11174730 United States psychiatrist and son of Charles Menninger (1899-1966) n11174901 United States composer (born in Italy) of operas (born in 1911) n11175040 British violinist (born in the United States) who began his career as a child prodigy in the 1920s (1916-1999) n11175243 Flemish geographer who lived in Germany; he invented the Mercator projection of maps of the globe (1512-1594) n11175445 British maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866) n11175605 Belgian racing cyclist who won the Tour de France five times (born in 1945) n11175748 Greek film actress (1925-1994) n11175875 English novelist and poet (1828-1909) n11176005 United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933) n11176230 United States inventor (born in Germany) of the Linotype machine (1854-1899) n11176388 (Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor n11176527 United States singer who appeared in several musical comedies (1909-1984) n11176669 United States sociologist (1910-2003) n11176797 United States religious and writer (1915-1968) n11176932 Austrian physician who tried to treat diseases with a form of hypnotism (1734-1815) n11177151 Russian bacteriologist in France who formulated the theory of phagocytosis (1845-1916) n11177370 (Old Testament) a patriarch (grandfather of Noah) who is said to have lived 969 years n11177532 Austrian statesman (1773-1859) n11177695 German composer of operas in a style that influenced Richard Wagner (1791-1864) n11177873 United States biochemist (born in Germany) who studied the metabolism of muscles (1884-1951) n11178059 a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC) n11178161 Florentine sculptor and painter and architect; one of the outstanding figures of the Renaissance (1475-1564) n11178393 United States physicist (born in Germany) who collaborated with Morley in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1852-1931) n11178631 United States writer of historical novels (1907-1997) n11178781 English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627) n11178922 United States architect (born in Germany) who built unornamented steel frame and glass skyscrapers (1886-1969) n11179124 French composer of works that combine jazz and polytonality and Brazilian music (1892-1974) n11179287 English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873) n11179502 Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism; father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836) n11179666 Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1829-1896) n11179797 United States poet (1892-1950) n11179923 United States playwright (1915-2005) n11180029 United States novelist whose novels were originally banned as pornographic (1891-1980) n11180209 United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944) n11180357 French painter of rural scenes (1814-1875) n11180476 United States physicist who isolated the electron and measured its charge (1868-1953) n11180643 United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855) n11180812 English writer of stories for children (1882-1956) n11180952 Athenian general who defeated the Persians at Marathon (540-489) n11181073 English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674) n11181255 German mathematician (born in Russia) who suggested the concept of four-dimensional space-time (1864-1909) n11181438 Dutch colonist who bought Manhattan from the Native Americans for the equivalent of $24 (1580-1638) n11181634 French revolutionary who was prominent in the early days of the French Revolution (1749-1791) n11181835 Spanish surrealist painter (1893-1983) n11181937 United States dancer who formed the first Black classical ballet company (born in 1934) n11182098 United States labor leader; president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1898 to 1908 (1870-1919) n11182275 United States writer noted for her novel about the South during the American Civil War (1900-1949) n11182479 United States astronomer who studied sunspots and nebulae (1818-1889) n11182621 United States aviator and general who was an early advocate of military air power (1879-1936) n11182825 English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937) n11182966 United States film actor (1917-1997) n11183074 English writer of comic novels (1904-1973) n11183211 United States writer (born in England) who wrote on American culture (1917-1996) n11183387 ancient king of Pontus who expanded his kingdom by defeating the Romans but was later driven out by Pompey (132-63 BC) n11183605 French statesman and president of France from 1981 to 1985 (1916-1996) n11183791 German mathematician responsible for the Mobius strip (1790-1868) n11183955 Italian painter and sculptor (1884-1920) n11184092 the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632) n11184273 Albanian soldier in the service of Turkey who was made viceroy of Egypt and took control away from the Ottoman Empire and established Egypt as a modern state (1769-1849) n11184531 Yugoslav geophysicist for whom the Mohorovicic discontinuity was named (1857-1936) n11184694 French author of sophisticated comedies (1622-1673) n11184825 Hungarian playwright (1878-1952) n11184927 Soviet statesman (1890-1986) n11185044 German historian noted for his history of Rome (1817-1903) n11185175 Dutch painter whose work (intersecting lines at right angles and planes in primary colors) influenced the development of abstract art (1872-1944) n11185392 French impressionist painter (1840-1926) n11185500 United States jazz pianist who was one of the founders of the bebop style (1917-1982) n11185680 French economist who advocated a Common Market in Europe (1888-1979) n11185816 French biochemist who (with Francois Jacob) explained how genes are activated and suggested the existence of messenger RNA (1910-1976) n11186042 5th President of the United States; author of the Monroe Doctrine (1758-1831) n11186207 United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962) n11186356 United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-) n11186511 French writer regarded as the originator of the modern essay (1533-1592) n11186685 French noblewoman who was mistress to Louis XIV until he became attracted to Madame de Maintenon (1641-1707) n11186911 French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers (1689-1755) n11187154 Italian educator who developed a method of teaching mentally handicapped children and advocated a child-centered approach (1870-1952) n11187364 Italian composer (1567-1643) n11187471 Irish dancer (1818-1861) n11187601 the last Aztec emperor in Mexico who was overthrown and killed by Hernando Cortes (1466-1520) n11187754 an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265) n11187930 French inventor who (with his brother Jacques Etienne Montgolfier) pioneered hot-air ballooning (1740-1810) n11188123 French inventor who (with his brother Josef Michel Montgolfier) pioneered hot-air ballooning (1745-1799) n11188316 English general during World War II; won victories over Rommel in North Africa and led British ground forces in the invasion of Normandy (1887-1976) n11188613 Canadian novelist (1874-1942) n11188742 United States evangelist (1837-1899) n11188852 United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998) n11189054 United States religious leader (born in Korea) who founded the Unification Church in 1954; was found guilty of conspiracy to evade taxes (born in 1920) n11189274 British sculptor whose works are monumental organic forms (1898-1986) n11189432 United States poet noted for irony and wit (1887-1872) n11189579 Irish poet who wrote nostalgic and patriotic verse (1779-1852) n11189709 English philosopher (1873-1958) n11189829 English actor and comedian who appeared on television and in films (born in 1935) n11190024 United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969) n11190183 English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state n11190446 United States financier and philanthropist (1837-1913) n11190592 soldier in the American Revolution who defeated the British in the battle of Cowpens, South Carolina (1736-1802) n11190774 a Welsh buccaneer who raided Spanish colonies in the West Indies for the English (1635-1688) n11190954 United States biologist who formulated the chromosome theory of heredity (1866-1945) n11191113 United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881) n11191251 United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923) n11191475 the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints n11191653 United States statesman who led the committee that produced the final draft of the United States Constitution (1752-1816) n11191848 leader of the American Revolution who signed the Declaration of Independence and raised money for the Continental Army (1734-1806) n11192067 English poet and craftsman (1834-1896) n11192195 United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902) n11192349 United States writer whose novels describe the lives of African-Americans (born in 1931) n11192533 United States rock singer (1943-1971) n11192666 United States portrait painter who patented the telegraph and developed the Morse code (1791-1872) n11192901 English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330) n11193058 United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941) n11193250 Swedish chemist who discovered rare earth elements (1797-1858) n11193392 (Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai n11193645 United States painter of colorful and primitive rural scenes (1860-1961) n11193814 German physicist (born in 1929) n11193928 United States abstract expressionist painter (1915-1991) n11194062 United States feminist and suffragist (1793-1880) n11194205 United States politician and educator (1927-2003) n11194355 prolific Austrian composer and child prodigy; master of the classical style in all its forms of his time (1756-1791) n11194587 Egyptian statesman who became president in 1981 after Sadat was assassinated (born in 1929) n11194749 leader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975) n11194910 United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914) n11195073 reclusive Afghanistani politician and leader of the Taliban who imposed a strict interpretation of shariah law on Afghanistan (born in 1960) n11195295 United States geneticist who studied the effects of X-rays on genes (1890-1967) n11195452 British philologist (born in Germany) who specialized in Sanskrit (1823-1900) n11195619 German mathematician and astronomer (1436-1476) n11195771 German physiologist and anatomist (1801-1858) n11195913 Swiss physicist who studied superconductivity (born in 1927) n11196046 Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965) n11196208 Norwegian painter (1863-1944) n11196305 German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797) n11196627 British writer of short stories (1870-1916) n11196764 British writer (born in Ireland) known primarily for her novels (1919-1999) n11196934 United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931) n11197099 Scottish philologist and the lexicographer who shaped the Oxford English Dictionary (1837-1915) n11197417 British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957) n11197633 Spanish painter (1617-1682) n11197743 United States broadcast journalist remembered for his reports from London during World War II (1908-1965) n11197944 United States baseball player (born in 1920) n11198094 French poet and writer (1810-1857) n11198253 Italian fascist dictator (1883-1945) n11198375 Russian composer of operas and orchestral works (1839-1881) n11198608 United States motion-picture pioneer remembered for his pictures of running horses taken with a series of still cameras (born in England) (1830-1904) n11198861 Swedish economist (1898-1987) n11198981 United States writer (born in Russia) (1899-1977) n11199137 a Hebrew minor prophet of the 7th century BC n11199234 United States educator (born in Canada) who invented the game of basketball (1861-1939) n11199394 Indian religious leader who founded Sikhism in dissent from the caste system of Hinduism; he taught that all men had a right to search for knowledge of God and that spiritual liberation could be attained by meditating on the name of God (1469-1538) n11199727 Norwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930) n11199943 the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament n11200090 Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms; introduced the use of the decimal point in writing numbers (1550-1617) n11200276 French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821) n11200492 nephew of Napoleon I and emperor of the French from 1852 to 1871 (1808-1873) n11200686 United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971) n11200812 Egyptian statesman who nationalized the Suez Canal (1918-1970) n11200949 United States political cartoonist (1840-1902) n11201061 United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911) n11201264 Italian chemist noted for work on polymers (1903-1979) n11201386 Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949) n11201740 United States tennis player (born in Czechoslovakia) who won nine Wimbledon women's singles championships (born in 1956) n11201941 United States actress (born in Russia) (1879-1945) n11202063 (Old Testament) king of Chaldea who captured and destroyed Jerusalem and exiled the Israelites to Babylonia (630?-562 BC) n11202322 Italian pope from 1447 to 1455 who founded the Vatican library (1397-1455) n11202477 (Old Testament) a famous hunter n11202581 French physicist noted for research on magnetism (born in 1904) n11202722 queen of Egypt and wife of Akhenaton (14th century BC) n11202833 Indian statesman and leader with Gandhi in the struggle for home rule; was the first prime minister of the Republic of India from 1947 to 1964 (1889-1964) n11203059 English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805) n11203287 German physicist and chemist who formulated the third law of thermodynamics (1864-1941) n11203472 Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68) n11203795 Chilean poet (1904-1973) n11203920 Italian architect who pioneered in the use of reinforced concrete (1891-1979) n11204069 Emperor of Rome who introduced a degree of freedom after the repressive reign of Domitian; adopted Trajan as his successor (30-98) n11204276 (Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy n11204409 Syrian who was a Christian bishop and Patriarch of Constantinople in the early fifth century; one of the major heresies concerning the doctrine of the hypostasis of Christ was named after him (died in 451) n11204689 United States sculptor (born in Russia) known for massive shapes of painted wood (1899-1988) n11204855 United States astronomer (1835-1909) n11204962 English prelate and theologian who (with John Keble and Edward Pusey) founded the Oxford movement; Newman later turned to Roman Catholicism and became a cardinal (1801-1890) n11205246 United States film actor (born in 1925) n11205375 English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727) n11205647 French marshal in the Napoleonic Wars (1769-1815) n11205797 a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century) n11205975 czar of Russia from 1825 to 1855 who led Russia into the Crimean War (1796-1855) n11206150 the last czar of Russia who was forced to abdicate in 1917 by the Russian Revolution; he and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks (1868-1918) n11206356 United States golfer considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time (born in 1940) n11206544 English diplomat and author (1886-1968) n11206705 German historian noted for his critical approach to sources and for his history of Rome (1776-1831) n11206885 United States Protestant theologian (1892-1971) n11207006 Danish composer (1865-1931) n11207125 influential German philosopher remembered for his concept of the superman and for his rejection of Christian values; considered, along with Kierkegaard, to be a founder of existentialism (1844-1900) n11207410 English nurse remembered for her work during the Crimean War (1820-1910) n11207585 Russian dancer considered by many to be the greatest dancer of the 20th century (1890-1950) n11207768 Swedish operatic soprano who played Wagnerian roles (born in 1918) n11207929 United States admiral of the Pacific fleet during World War II who used aircraft carriers to destroy the Japanese navy (1885-1966) n11208172 vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994) n11208431 the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis n11208688 Swedish chemist remembered for his invention of dynamite and for the bequest that created the Nobel prizes (1833-1896) n11208917 German mathematician (1882-1935) n11209019 United States bacteriologist (born in Japan) who discovered the cause of yellow fever and syphilis (1876-1928) n11209201 United States sculptor (1904-1988) n11209306 Australian golfer (born in 1955) n11209428 United States operatic soprano (born in 1945) n11209543 United States writer (1870-1902) n11209675 English chemist (1897-1978) n11209790 British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792) n11209990 United States biochemist (1891-1987) n11210105 French astrologer who wrote cryptic predictions whose interpretations are still being debated (1503-1566) n11210291 English poet (1880-1958) n11210383 British industrialist who manufactured automobiles and created a philanthropic foundation (1877-1963) n11210610 Russian dancer who was often the partner of Dame Margot Fonteyn and who defected to the United States in 1961 (born in 1938) n11210806 United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926) n11210963 United States writer (born in 1938) n11211071 English conspirator who claimed that there was a Jesuit plot to assassinate Charles II (1649-1705) n11211236 a Hebrew minor prophet n11211322 Irish writer (born in 1932) n11211419 Irish playwright (1880-1964) n11211517 English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349) n11211696 United States biochemist (born in Spain) who studied the biological synthesis of nucleic acids (1905-1993) n11211870 United States newspaper publisher (1858-1935) n11211987 United States writer (1925-1964) n11212120 United States playwright (1906-1963) n11212226 Germanic barbarian leader who ended the Western Roman Empire in 476 and became the first barbarian ruler of Italy (434-493) n11212426 Danish physicist (1777-1851) n11212534 French composer of many operettas and an opera (1819-1880) n11212669 Irish writer of short stories (1896-1984) n11212786 English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957) n11212988 United States writer (1905-1970) n11213094 German physicist who formulated Ohm's law (1787-1854) n11213216 United States painter (1887-1986) n11213323 German naturalist whose speculations that plants and animals are made up of tiny living `infusoria' led to the cell theory (1779-1851) n11213552 King and patron saint of Norway (995-1030) n11213726 United States sculptor (born in Sweden); a leader of the pop art movement who was noted for giant sculptures of common objects (born in 1929) n11213966 United States race driver who was the first to drive faster than a mile a minute (1878-1946) n11214153 United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938) n11214320 English actor best know for his Shakespearean roles (1907-1989) n11214513 United States landscape architect primarily responsible for the design of Central Park in New York City (1822-1903) n11214707 Persian poet and mathematician and astronomer whose poetry was popularized by Edward Fitzgerald's translation (1050-1123) n11214926 Canadian writer (born in Sri Lanka in 1943) n11215070 United States playwright (1888-1953) n11215205 United States musician (born in Japan) who married John Lennon and collaborated with him on recordings (born in 1933) n11215384 United States chemist (born in Norway) noted for his work in thermodynamics (1903-1976) n11215541 Dutch astronomer who proved that the galaxy is rotating and proposed the existence of the Oort cloud (1900-1992) n11215724 German industrialist who was the first in Germany to use an assembly line in manufacturing automobiles (1871-1948) n11215909 United States physicist who directed the project at Los Alamos that developed the first atomic bomb (1904-1967) n11216100 United States composer and rockabilly tenor popular in the 1950s (1936-1988) n11216264 British writer (born in Hungary) (1865-1947) n11216386 German musician who developed a widely used system for teaching music to children (1895-1982) n11216562 Greek philosopher and theologian who reinterpreted Christian doctrine through the philosophy of Neoplatonism; his work was later condemned as unorthodox (185-254) n11216797 United States conductor (born in Hungary) (1899-1985) n11216922 Mexican painter noted for his monumental murals (1883-1949) n11217072 Canadian hockey player (born 1948) n11217182 Nicaraguan statesman (born in 1945) n11217312 Spanish philosopher who advocated leadership by an intellectual elite (1883-1955) n11217479 imaginative British writer concerned with social justice (1903-1950) n11217668 English playwright (1929-1994) n11217789 the conqueror of Turkey who founded the Ottoman Empire and the Ottoman dynasty that ruled Turkey after the 13th century; conquered most of Asia Minor and assumed the title of emir in 1299 (1259-1326) n11218054 German chemist (1853-1932) n11218153 United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963) n11218290 United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861) n11218473 British actor (born in Ireland in 1932) n11218625 King of the Germans and Holy Roman Emperor (912-973) n11218776 Roman poet remembered for his elegiac verses on love (43 BC - AD 17) n11218938 English comparative anatomist and paleontologist who was an opponent of Darwinism (1804-1892) n11219121 Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858) n11219293 United States athlete and Black American whose success in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin outraged Hitler (1913-1980) n11219502 United States conductor (born in Japan in 1935) n11219635 Polish pianist who in 1919 served as the first Prime Minister of independent Poland (1860-1941) n11219851 Italian violinist and composer of music for the violin (1782-1840) n11219992 United States diplomat and writer about the Old South (1853-1922) n11220149 English industrialist who pioneered in the design and manufacture of aircraft (1885-1962) n11220319 English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899) n11220461 Shah of Iran who was deposed in 1979 by Islamic fundamentalists (1919-1980) n11220664 United States baseball player; a black pitcher noted for his longevity (1906-1982) n11220836 American Revolutionary leader and pamphleteer (born in England) who supported the American colonist's fight for independence and supported the French Revolution (1737-1809) n11221107 American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1731-1814) n11221268 Italian composer (1526-1594) n11221389 English poet (1824-1897) n11221495 highly original and much imitated Italian architect (1508-1580) n11221650 United States golfer (born in 1929) n11221778 Indian grammarian whose grammatical rules for Sanskrit are the first known example of descriptive linguistics (circa 400 BC) n11221956 art historian (1892-1968) n11222054 Swiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses based on his observation and experience; he saw illness as having an external cause (rather than an imbalance of humors) and replaced traditional remedies with chemical remedies (1493-1541) n11222457 Italian sociologist and economist whose theories influenced the development of fascism in Italy (1848-1923) n11222655 Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806) n11222759 United States writer noted for her sharp wit (1893-1967) n11222914 United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955) n11223119 British historian noted for ridicule of bureaucracies (1909-1993) n11223294 English surgeon (1755-1824) n11223396 United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913) n11223642 a presocratic Greek philosopher born in Italy; held the metaphysical view that being is the basic substance and ultimate reality of which all things are composed; said that motion and change are sensory illusions (5th century BC) n11223929 Irish nationalist leader (1846-1891) n11224046 Queen of England as the 6th wife of Henry VIII (1512-1548) n11224173 United States painter (1870-1966) n11224309 United States sociologist (1902-1979) n11224419 French mathematician and philosopher and Jansenist; invented an adding machine; contributed (with Fermat) to the theory of probability (1623-1662) n11224654 Russian writer whose best known novel was banned by Soviet authorities but translated and published abroad (1890-1960) n11224877 French chemist and biologist whose discovery that fermentation is caused by microorganisms resulted in the process of pasteurization (1822-1895) n11225165 American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806) n11225350 South African writer (1903-1988) n11225469 Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century n11225661 (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle; "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity" n11226126 Italian pope from 1534 to 1549 who excommunicated Henry VIII of England in 1538 and initiated the Council of Trent in 1545; was active in the Counter Reformation and promoted the Society of Jesus for this purpose (1468-1549) n11226427 Italian pope from 1963 to 1978 who eased restrictions on fasting and on interfaith marriages (1897-1978) n11226614 United States feminist (1885-1977) n11226713 United States physicist (born in Austria) who proposed the exclusion principle (thus providing a theoretical basis for the periodic table) (1900-1958) n11226933 United States chemist who studied the nature of chemical bonding (1901-1994) n11227101 Italian tenor (born in 1935) n11227206 Russian physiologist who observed conditioned salivary responses in dogs (1849-1936) n11227400 Russian ballerina (1882-1931) n11227499 English architect (1801-1865) n11227618 educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894) n11227796 United States Arctic explorer and United States naval officer who has been regarded as the first man to reach the North Pole (1856-1920) n11228039 British politician (1788-1850) n11228153 United States architect (born in China in 1917) n11228298 United States philosopher and logician; pioneer of pragmatism (1839-1914) n11228486 United States mathematician and astronomer remembered for his studies of Uranus and Saturn and Neptune (1809-1880) n11228691 a British or Irish monk who denied the doctrines of original sin and predestination and defended human goodness and free will; his views were declared heretical by the Council of Ephesus in 431 (circa 360-418) n11228956 Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718) n11229095 king of the Franks and father of Charlemagne who defended papal interests and founded the Carolingian dynasty in 751 (714-768) n11229323 English diarist whose diary contained detailed descriptions of 17th century disasters in England (1633-1703) n11229499 English soldier killed in a rebellion against Henry IV (1364-1403) n11229662 United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990) n11229801 Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC) n11230021 Argentine soldier who became president of Argentina (1895-1974) n11230158 United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819) n11230402 United States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations between United States and Japan; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry (1794-1858) n11230669 United States philosopher (1876-1957) n11230780 United States general who commanded the American forces in Europe during World War I (1860-1948) n11230977 English biochemist (born in Austria); studied the molecular structure of blood (1914-2002) n11231157 disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope n11231433 czar of Russia who introduced ideas from western Europe to reform the government; he extended his territories in the Baltic and founded St. Petersburg (1682-1725) n11231683 an Italian poet famous for love lyrics (1304-1374) n11231821 Roman satirist (died in 66) n11231943 ancient Greek sculptor (circa 500-432 BC) n11232050 (New Testament) a Christian (probably living in Colossae) whose slave escaped and went to see Saint Paul n11232229 (Greek mythology) a simple countryman who offered hospitality to Zeus and Hermes when they came to earth without revealing their identities in order to test people's piety n11232475 Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921) n11232615 king of Spain and Portugal and husband of Mary I; he supported the Counter Reformation and sent the Spanish Armada to invade England (1527-1598) n11232837 king of ancient Macedonia and father of Alexander the Great (382-336 BC) n11232989 son of Louis VII whose reign as king of France saw wars with the English that regained control of Normandy and Anjou and most of Poitou (1165-1223) n11233211 king of ancient Macedonia whose confrontations with the Romans led to his defeat and his loss of control over Greece n11233383 king of France who founded the Valois dynasty; his dispute with Edward III over his succession led to the Hundred Years' War (1293-1350) n11233595 friend of Damon; Phintias (according to legend) was condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a respite to put his affairs in order; Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend; when Phintias returned in time the tyrant released them both (4th century BC) n11233934 Patriarch of Constantinople and saint of the Greek Orthodox Church; was condemned by the Fourth Council of Constantinople in 869 but was reinstated by a later pope n11234152 French cabaret singer (1915-1963) n11234292 Swiss psychologist remembered for his studies of cognitive development in children (1896-1980) n11234472 American Confederate general known for leading a disastrous charge at Gettysburg (1825-1875) n11234643 United States film actress (born in Canada) who starred in silent films (1893-1979) n11234813 14th President of the United States (1804-1869) n11234951 prolific and influential Spanish artist who lived in France (1881-1973) n11235112 the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36) n11235263 United States sexual physiologist whose hunch that progesterone could block ovulation led to the development of the oral contraceptive pill (1903-1967) n11235510 Greek lyric poet remembered for his odes (518?-438? BC) n11235619 English dramatist whose plays are characterized by silences and the use of inaction (born in 1930) n11235787 Italian novelist and playwright (1867-1936) n11235926 United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976) n11236043 English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897) n11236188 French physicist for whom the Pitot tube was named (1695-1771) n11236317 English statesman who brought the Seven Years' War to an end (1708-1778) n11236497 English statesman and son of Pitt the Elder (1759-1806) n11236663 a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855) n11236852 Italian pope from 1458 to 1464 who is remembered for his unsuccessful attempt to lead a crusade against the Turks (1405-1464) n11237075 Italian pope from 1566 to 1572 who led the reformation of the Roman Catholic Church; he excommunicated Elizabeth I (1504-1572) n11237275 Italian pope from 1775 to 1799 who served during the French Revolution; Napoleon attacked the Papal States and in 1797 Pius VI was taken to France where he died (1717-1799) n11237550 Italian pope from 1800 to 1823 who was humiliated by Napoleon and taken prisoner in 1809; he concluded a concordat with Napoleon and crowned him emperor of France; he returned to Rome in 1814 (1740-1823) n11237868 Italian pope from 1846 to 1878 who in 1854 declared the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary n11238092 pope who condemned religious modernism; he was canonized in 1954 because of his interest in the poor (1835-1914) n11238303 pope who signed a treaty with Mussolini recognizing the Vatican City as an independent state (1857-1939) n11238511 pope who maintained neutrality during World War II and was later criticized for not aiding the Jews who were persecuted by Hitler (1876-1958) n11238726 Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541) n11238906 German physicist whose explanation of blackbody radiation in the context of quantized energy emissions initiated quantum theory (1858-1947) n11239143 United States writer and poet (1932-1963) n11239271 ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC) n11239443 comic dramatist of ancient Rome (253?-184 BC) n11239567 Roman author of an encyclopedic natural history; died while observing the eruption of Vesuvius (23-79) n11239765 Roman writer and nephew of Pliny the Elder; author of books of letters that commented on affairs of the day (62-113) n11239989 Roman philosopher (born in Egypt) who was the leading representative of Neoplatonism (205-270) n11240139 Greek biographer who wrote Parallel Lives (46?-120 AD) n11240249 a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617) n11240480 United States writer and poet (1809-1849) n11240609 United States film actor and director (born in 1927) n11240733 11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849) n11240996 United States filmmaker (born in 1934) n11241106 United States artist famous for painting with a drip technique; a leader of abstract expressionism in America (1912-1956) n11241300 Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324) n11241455 Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155) n11241655 French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764) n11241854 Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC) n11242077 Spanish explorer who accompanied Columbus on his second trip in 1493; in 1513 he discovered Florida while searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth (1460-1521) n11242321 United States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976) n11242469 United States soprano (1897-1981) n11242596 famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769) n11242743 English poet and satirist (1688-1744) n11242849 British philosopher (born in Austria) who argued that scientific theories can never be proved to be true, but are tested by attempts to falsify them (1902-1994) n11243102 United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910) n11243268 United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946) n11243424 United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980) n11243562 United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914) n11243720 United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960) n11243907 United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935) n11244061 a Russian officer and politician who was a favorite of Catherine II and in 1762 helped her to seize power; when she visited the Crimea in 1787 he gave the order for sham villages to be built (1739-1791) n11244419 French pianist and composer (1899-1963) n11244550 United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972) n11244765 French painter in the classical style (1594-1665) n11244887 English physicist who discovered the pion (the first known meson) which is a subatomic particle involved in holding the nucleus together (1903-1969) n11245110 United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937) n11245382 Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas (1550?-1618) n11245590 British writer of novels about nature; one of three literary brothers (1872-1963) n11245744 British writer of allegorical novels; one of three literary brothers (1875-1953) n11245902 British writer of essays; one of three literary brothers (1884-1939) n11246040 United States rock singer whose many hit records and flamboyant style greatly influenced American popular music (1935-1977) n11246255 (Greek mythology) the last king of Troy; father of Hector and Paris and Cassandra n11246408 United States operatic soprano (born 1927) n11246542 English chemist who isolated many gases and discovered oxygen (independently of Scheele) (1733-1804) n11246718 Russian physicist whose research into ways of moving electrons around atoms led to the development of masers and lasers for producing high-intensity radiation (1916-2002) n11247002 Russian composer of ballets and symphonies and operas (1891-1953) n11247155 French socialist who argued that property is theft (1809-1865) n11247298 French novelist (1871-1922) n11247413 Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance n11247644 the king of Egypt who founded the Macedonian dynasty in Egypt; a close friend and general of Alexander the Great who took charge of Egypt after Alexander died (circa 367-285 BC) n11247897 son of Ptolemy I and king of Egypt who was said to be responsible for the Septuagint (circa 309-247 BC) n11248077 Italian operatic composer noted for the dramatic realism of his operas (1858-1924) n11248232 English architect who played a prominent role in the 19th century revival of Gothic architecture (1812-1852) n11248426 United States newspaper publisher (born in Hungary) who established the Pulitzer prizes (1847-1911) n11248599 English organist at Westminster Abbey and composer of many theatrical pieces (1659-1695) n11248777 Bohemian physiologist remembered for his discovery of Purkinje cells and the Purkinje network (1787-1869) n11248997 English theologian who (with John Henry Newman and John Keble) founded the Oxford movement (1800-1882) n11249191 Russian poet (1799-1837) n11249322 Russian statesman chosen as president of the Russian Federation in 2000; formerly director of the Federal Security Bureau (born in 1952) n11249559 United States writer and illustrator of children's books (1853-1911) n11249712 United States writer of pessimistic novels about life in a technologically advanced society (born in 1937) n11249890 king of Epirus; defeated the Romans in two battles in spite of staggering losses (319-272 BC) n11250056 Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem; considered to be the first true mathematician (circa 580-500 BC) n11250287 Libyan leader who seized power in a military coup d'etat in 1969; deposed the Libyan monarchy and imposed socialism and Islamic orthodoxy on the country (born in 1942) n11250581 the first Qin emperor who unified China, built much of the Great Wall, standardized weights and measures, and created a common currency and legal system (died 210 BC) n11250833 American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775) n11250991 United States philosopher and logician who championed an empirical view of knowledge that depended on language (1908-2001) n11251225 author of satirical attacks on medieval scholasticism (1494-1553) n11251384 (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin n11251531 composer and piano virtuoso born in Russia (1873-1943) n11251788 French advocate of Jansenism; tragedian who based his works on Greek and Roman themes (1639-1699) n11251995 Indian philosopher and statesman who introduced Indian philosophy to the West (1888-1975) n11252222 British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826) n11252392 a chief of the Sioux; he was with Sitting Bull and others at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1876) when General Custer's troops were massacred (1835-1905) n11252627 English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618) n11252915 French composer of operas whose writings laid the foundation for the modern theory of harmony (1683-1764) n11253097 any of 12 kings of ancient Egypt between 1315 and 1090 BC n11253248 king of Egypt between 1304 and 1237 BC who built many monuments n11253455 Spanish histologist noted for his work on the structure of the nervous system (1852-1934) n11253630 United States writer (born in Russia) noted for her polemical novels and political conservativism (1905-1982) n11253802 leader in the women's suffrage movement in Montana; the first woman to serve in the United States House of Representatives (1880-1973) n11254028 Italian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520) n11254213 Danish philologist whose work on Old Norse pioneered in the field of comparative linguistics (1787-1832) n11254393 Danish ethnologist and Arctic explorer; led expeditions into the Arctic to find support for his theory that Eskimos and North American Indians originally migrated from Asia (1879-1933) n11254683 Siberian peasant monk who was religious advisor in the court of Nicholas II; was assassinated by Russian noblemen who feared that his debauchery would weaken the monarchy (1872-1916) n11254950 British playwright (1911-1977) n11255085 French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937) n11255211 English physicist who studied the density of gases and discovered argon; made important contributions to acoustic theory (1842-1919) n11255460 40th President of the United States (1911-2004) n11255619 French physicist who invented the alcohol thermometer (1683-1757) n11255775 (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau n11255917 leader of the Oglala who resisted the development of a trail through Wyoming and Montana by the United States government (1822-1909) n11256125 United States actor and filmmaker who starred with Paul Newman in several films (born in 1936) n11256335 United States physician who proved that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes (1851-1902) n11256494 United States journalist who reported on the October Revolution from Petrograd in 1917; founded the Communist Labor Party in America in 1919; is buried in the Kremlin in Moscow (1887-1920) n11256765 United States jurist who served as an associate justice on the United States Supreme Court from 1972 until 1986, when he was appointed chief justice (born in 1924) n11257031 United States composer (born in 1936) n11257159 Austrian born psychoanalyst who lived in the United States; advocated sexual freedom and believed that cosmic energy could be concentrated in a human being (1897-1957) n11257395 a Swiss chemist born in Poland; studied the hormones of the adrenal cortex n11257547 Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796) n11257697 German bacteriologist who described a disease now known as Reiter's syndrome and who identified the spirochete that causes syphilis in humans (1881-1969) n11257932 influential Dutch artist (1606-1669) n11258096 French impressionist painter (1841-1919) n11258214 Italian composer remembered for his symphonic poems (1879-1936) n11258353 (Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel n11258501 American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818) n11258769 English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792) n11258924 United States parapsychologist (1895-1980) n11259054 British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa; made a fortune in gold and diamond mining; helped colonize the territory now known as Zimbabwe; he endowed annual fellowships for British Commonwealth and United States students to study at Oxford University (1853-1902) n11259457 English economist who argued that the laws of supply and demand should operate in a free market (1772-1823) n11259635 United States playwright (1892-1967) n11259777 English lyricist who frequently worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber (born in 1944) n11259950 son of Henry II and King of England from 1189 to 1199; a leader of the Third Crusade; on his way home from the crusade he was captured and held prisoner in the Holy Roman Empire until England ransomed him in 1194 (1157-1199) n11260325 King of England from 1377 to 1399; he suppressed the Peasant's Revolt in 1381 but his reign was marked by popular discontent and baronial opposition in British Parliament and he was forced to abdicate in 1399 (1367-1400) n11260622 King of England from 1483 to 1485; seized the throne from his nephew Edward V who was confined to the Tower of London and murdered; his reign ended when he was defeated by Henry Tudor (later Henry VII) at the battle of Bosworth Field (1452-1485) n11260945 English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979) n11261184 British stage and screen actor noted for playing classic roles (1902-1983) n11261364 United States architect (1838-1886) n11261483 French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642) n11261698 Canadian novelist (born in 1931) n11261804 the most decorated United States combat pilot in World War I (1890-1973) n11261986 United States admiral who advocated the development of nuclear submarines (1900-1986) n11262168 pioneer of non-Euclidean geometry (1826-1866) n11262340 United States sociologist (1909-2002) n11262468 United States poet (1849-1916) n11262574 German poet (born in Austria) whose imagery and mystic lyricism influenced 20th-century German literature (1875-1926) n11262765 French poet whose work influenced the surrealists (1854-1891) n11262929 Russian composer of operas and orchestral works; often used themes from folk music (1844-1908) n11263180 United States showman whose song-and-dance troop evolved into a circus (1863-1926) n11263337 United States astronomer said to have built the first telescope made in America; also the first director of the United States Mint (1732-1796) n11263558 Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918) n11263687 socialist Mexican painter of murals (1886-1957) n11263803 United States choreographer who brought human emotion to classical ballet and spirited reality to Broadway musicals (1918-1998) n11264002 United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923) n11264193 a Welsh pirate credited with having taken more than 400 ships (1682-1722) n11264343 United States writer remembered for his historical novels about colonial America (1885-1957) n11264508 United States evangelist (born 1918) n11264614 United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943) n11264828 United States basketball guard (born in 1938) n11264973 United States bass singer and an outspoken critic of racism and proponent of socialism (1898-1976) n11265183 French revolutionary; leader of the Jacobins and architect of the Reign of Terror; was himself executed in a coup d'etat (1758-1794) n11265416 United States film actor noted for playing gangster roles (1893-1973) n11265591 United States poet; author of narrative verse (1869-1935) n11265731 United States baseball player; first Black to play in the major leagues (1919-1972) n11265914 United States historian who stressed the importance of intellectual and social events for the course of history (1863-1936) n11266117 Irish playwright and theater manager in Dublin (1886-1958) n11266279 United States prizefighter who won the world middleweight championship five times and the world welterweight championship once (1921-1989) n11266524 English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975) n11266703 French general who commanded French troops in the American Revolution, notably at Yorktown (1725-1807) n11266920 United States gynecologist and devout Catholic who conducted the first clinical trials of the oral contraceptive pill (1890-1984) n11267113 United States industrialist who made a fortune in the oil business and gave half of it away (1839-1937) n11267343 English statesman who served as prime minister and who opposed the war with the American colonies (1730-1782) n11267568 United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978) n11267745 United States composer of musical comedies (especially in collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II and with Lorenz Hart) (1902-1979) n11267949 French sculptor noted for his renderings of the human form (1840-1917) n11268118 United States engineer (born in Germany) who designed and began construction of the Brooklyn bridge (1806-1869) n11268326 German physicist who discovered x-rays and developed roentgenography (1845-1923) n11268523 United States psychologist who developed client-centered therapy (1902-1987) n11268667 United States dancer and film actress who partnered with Fred Astaire (1911-1995) n11268883 United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935) n11269085 English physician who in retirement compiled a well-known thesaurus (1779-1869) n11269236 Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931) n11269367 United States composer (born in Hungary) who composed operettas (1887-1951) n11269515 German field marshal noted for brilliant generalship in North Africa during World War II (1891-1944) n11269697 26th President of the United States; hero of the Spanish-American War; Panama Canal was built during his administration; "Theodore Roosevelt said `Speak softly but carry a big stick'" (1858-1919) n11270023 32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945) n11270380 wife of Franklin Roosevelt and a strong advocate of human rights (1884-1962) n11270577 American seamstress said to have made the first American flag at the request of George Washington (1752-1836) n11270772 a politician in Wyoming who was the first woman governor in the United States (1876-1977) n11270948 British physician who discovered that mosquitos transmit malaria (1857-1932) n11271094 British explorer of the Arctic and Antarctic; located the north magnetic pole in 1831; discovered the Ross Sea in Antarctica; nephew of Sir John Ross (1800-1862) n11271349 Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856) n11271563 English poet and painter who was a leader of the Pre-Raphaelites (1828-1882) n11271720 Italian composer remembered for his operas (1792-1868) n11271859 French dramatist and poet whose play immortalized Cyrano de Bergerac (1868-1918) n11272030 United States writer whose novels portray middle-class Jewish life (born in 1933) n11272198 United States abstract painter (born in Russia) whose paintings are characterized by horizontal bands of color with indistinct boundaries (1903-1970) n11272415 any of family of powerful Jewish bankers in Europe n11272523 United States pathologist who discovered viruses that cause tumors (1879-1970) n11272689 French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778) n11272972 French primitive painter (1844-1910) n11273104 prolific Flemish baroque painter; knighted by the English king Charles I (1577-1640) n11273286 Russian composer and pianist (1829-1894) n11273479 United States pianist (born in Poland) known for his interpretations of the music of Chopin (1886-1982) n11273679 German field marshal in World War II who directed the conquest of Poland and led the Ardennes counteroffensive (1875-1953) n11273907 United States writer of humorous stylized stories about Broadway and the New York underground (1884-1946) n11274103 English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682) n11274269 physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813) n11274454 British writer of novels who was born in India; one of his novels is regarded as blasphemous by Muslims and a fatwa was issued condemning him to death (born in 1947) n11274714 British art critic (1819-1900) n11274812 English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Whitehead (1872-1970) n11275035 Irish writer whose pen name was A.E. (1867-1935) n11275170 United States astronomer who developed a theory of stellar evolution (1877-1957) n11275344 United States entertainer remembered for her roles in comic operas (1861-1922) n11275495 United States basketball center (born in 1934) n11275636 English film director (born in 1927) n11275772 United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916) n11275952 the great-grandmother of king David whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament n11276100 United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948) n11276285 British physicist (born in New Zealand) who discovered the atomic nucleus and proposed a nuclear model of the atom (1871-1937) n11276549 British chemist who isolated nitrogen (1749-1819) n11276676 United States jurist and second chief justice of the United States Supreme Court; he was appointed by George Washington and briefly served as chief justice but was ultimately rejected by the United States Senate (1739-1800) n11276971 United States architect (born in Finland) (1910-1961) n11277096 Finnish architect and city planner who moved to the United States in 1923; father of Eero Saarinen (1873-1950) n11277279 United States microbiologist (born in Poland) who developed the Sabin vaccine that is taken orally against poliomyelitis (born 1906) n11277500 the Shoshone guide and interpreter who guided the Lewis and Clark expedition part of the way n11277680 United States anarchist (born in Italy) who with Bartolomeo Vanzetti was convicted of murder and in spite of world-wide protest was executed (1891-1927) n11277900 Egyptian statesman who (as president of Egypt) negotiated a peace treaty with Menachem Begin (then prime minister of Israel) (1918-1981) n11278120 French soldier and writer whose descriptions of sexual perversion gave rise to the term `sadism' (1740-1814) n11278351 French pianist and composer (1835-1921) n11278498 Soviet physicist and dissident; helped develop the first Russian hydrogen bomb; advocated nuclear disarmament and campaigned for human rights (1921-1989) n11278756 sultan of Syria and Egypt; reconquered Jerusalem from the Christians in 1187 but was defeated by Richard Coeur de Lion in 1191 (1137-1193) n11278980 United States writer (born 1919) n11279109 United States virologist who developed the Salk vaccine that is injected against poliomyelitis (born 1914) n11279300 woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist n11279433 American financier and American Revolutionary War patriot who helped fund the army during the American Revolution (1740?-1785) n11279648 (Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah n11279874 (Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king n11280013 French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876) n11280213 United States writer remembered for his poetry in free verse and his six volume biography of Abraham Lincoln (1878-1967) n11280405 United States nurse who campaigned for birth control and planned parenthood; she challenged Gregory Pincus to develop a birth control pill (1883-1966) n11280653 English biochemist who determined the sequence of amino acids in insulin and who invented a technique to determine the genetic sequence of an organism (born in 1918) n11280905 Mexican general who tried to crush the Texas revolt and who lost battles to Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War (1795-1876) n11281174 anthropologist and linguist; studied languages of North American Indians (1884-1939) n11281345 the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; much admired although only fragments of her poetry have been preserved (6th century BC) n11281555 (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac n11281682 United States golfer who was first to win all four major golf tournaments (1902-1999) n11281837 United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925) n11281995 United States businessman who pioneered in radio and television broadcasting (1891-1971) n11282154 United States writer of plays and short stories (1908-1981) n11282286 French writer and existentialist philosopher (1905-1980) n11282434 French composer noted for his experimentalism and rejection of Romanticism (1866-1925) n11282613 (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines) n11282802 Italian religious and political reformer; a Dominican friar in Florence who preached against sin and corruption and gained a large following; he expelled the Medici from Florence but was later excommunicated and executed for criticizing the Pope (1452-1498) n11283158 a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894) n11283300 a French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750) n11283517 Danish historian who chronicled the history of Denmark (including the legend of Hamlet) (1150?-1220?) n11283682 English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957) n11283843 Swedish chemist (born in Germany) who discovered oxygen before Priestley did (1742-1786) n11284024 fashion designer born in Italy who was noted for her use of synthetic materials and brilliant colors (1896-1973) n11284216 Italian astronomer who first noted lines (which he called canals) on the surface of Mars (1835-1910) n11284409 German romantic writer (1759-1805) n11284541 German physiologist and histologist who in 1838 formulated the cell theory (1804-1881) n11284742 United States historian (1888-1965) n11284884 United States historian and advisor to President Kennedy (born in 1917) n11285091 German archaeologist who discovered nine superimposed city sites of Troy; he also excavated Mycenae (1822-1890) n11285282 German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918) n11285456 United States composer (born in Austria) and pianist noted for his interpretations of the works of Mozart and Beethoven and Schubert (1882-1951) n11285692 German chemist who discovered ozone and developed guncotton as a propellant in firearms (1799-1868) n11285902 United States composer and musical theorist (born in Austria) who developed atonal composition (1874-1951) n11286117 United States geologist and ethnologist and explorer who discovered the source of the Mississippi River (1793-1864) n11286354 German pessimist philosopher (1788-1860) n11286476 Austrian physicist who discovered the wave equation (1887-1961) n11286618 Austrian composer known for his compositions for voice and piano (1797-1828) n11286820 United States cartoonist whose comic strip included the beagle Snoopy (1922-2000) n11287016 German romantic composer known for piano music and songs (1810-1856) n11287186 German pianist and composer of piano music; renowned for her interpretation of music, especially the music of her husband Robert Schumann (1819-1896) n11287437 United States operatic contralto (1861-1936) n11287570 United States economist (born in Czechoslovakia) (1883-1950) n11287734 German physiologist and histologist who in 1838 and 1839 identified the cell as the basic structure of plant and animal tissue (1810-1882) n11287964 French philosopher and physician and organist who spent most of his life as a medical missionary in Gabon (1875-1965) n11288216 Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC) n11288528 Tennessee highschool teacher who violated a state law by teaching evolution; in a highly publicized trial in 1925 he was prosecuted by William Jennings Bryan and defended by Clarence Darrow (1900-1970) n11288818 United States filmmaker (born in 1942) n11288930 United States slave who sued for liberty after living in a non-slave state; caused the Supreme Court to declare the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional (1795?-1858) n11289161 British author of historical novels and ballads (1771-1832) n11289307 United States general who was a hero of the War of 1812 and who defeated Santa Anna in the Mexican War (1786-1866) n11289491 English explorer who reached the South Pole just a month after Amundsen; he and his party died on the return journey (1868-1912) n11289709 award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999) n11289830 Russian composer of orchestral and piano music (1872-1915) n11289999 French playwright (1791-1861) n11290107 United States newspaper publisher and half-brother of Edward Wyllis Scripps (1835-1908) n11290272 United States newspaper publisher who founded an important press association; half-brother of James Edmund Scripps (1854-1926) n11290477 United States chemist who was one of the discoverers of plutonium (1912-1999) n11290653 muckraking United States journalist who exposed bad conditions in mental institutions (1867-1922) n11290864 United States poet killed in World War I (1888-1916) n11290984 United States folk singer who was largely responsible for the interest in folk music in the 1960s (born in 1919) n11291179 United States sculptor (born in 1924) n11291284 Spanish guitarist who made classical guitar a concert instrument (1893-1987) n11291451 United States tennis player (born in Yugoslavia in 1973) n11291575 Macedonian general who accompanied Alexander the Great into Asia; founded a line of kings who reigned in Asia Minor until 65 BC (358-281 BC) n11291824 Scottish sailor who was put ashore on a deserted island off the coast of Chile for five years (providing the basis for Daniel Defoe's novel about Robinson Crusoe) (1676-1721) n11292105 English comic actor (1925-1980) n11292207 United States filmmaker noted for his film adaptations of popular novels (1902-1965) n11292391 Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD) n11292662 German printer who invented lithography (1771-1834) n11292809 king of Assyria who invaded Judea twice and defeated Babylon and rebuilt Nineveh after it had been destroyed by Babylonians (died in 681 BC) n11293008 United States filmmaker (born in Canada) noted for slapstick movies (1880-1960) n11293157 Cherokee who created a notation for writing the Cherokee language (1770-1843) n11293334 United States concert pianist (born in Czechoslovakia) (1903-1991) n11293470 Spanish missionary who founded Franciscan missions in California (1713-1784) n11293636 Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958) n11293805 United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985) n11293972 United States religious leader who was the first person born in the United States to be canonized (1774-1821) n11294202 French painter who developed pointillism (1859-1891) n11294349 United States politician who as Secretary of State in 1867 arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia (known at the time as Seward's Folly) (1801-1872) n11294582 United States poet (1928-1974) n11294680 Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537) n11294834 Mogul emperor of India during whose reign the finest monuments of Mogul architecture were built (including the Taj Mahal at Agra) (1592-1666) n11295033 United States artist whose work reflected social and political themes (1898-1969) n11295196 English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616) n11295464 Indian sitar player who popularized classical Indian music in the West (born in 1920) n11295619 United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001) n11295828 United States astronomer (1885-1972) n11295936 British playwright (born in Ireland); founder of the Fabian Society (1856-1950) n11296139 United States physician and suffragist (1847-1919) n11296279 United States humorist who wrote about rural life (1818-1885) n11296429 United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004) n11296602 United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ruth Saint Denis (1891-1972) n11296775 Scottish ballet dancer and actress (born in 1926) n11296914 Englishman and romantic poet (1792-1822) n11297032 English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851) n11297263 astronaut who made the first United States' suborbital rocket-powered flight in 1961 (1923-1998) n11297457 United States author of surrealistic allegorical plays (born in 1943) n11297595 Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816) n11297756 American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution (1721-1793) n11297983 United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891) n11298240 English physiologist who conducted research on reflex action (1857-1952) n11298403 United States playwright (1896-1955) n11298519 Ukranian poet (1814-1861) n11298634 United States broadcast journalist who was in Berlin at the outbreak of World War II (1904-1993) n11298810 United States physicist (born in England) who contributed to the development of the electronic transistor (1910-1989) n11299030 Russian composer best known for his fifteen symphonies (1906-1975) n11299212 English writer who settled in Norway after World War II (1899-1960) n11299367 Finnish composer (1865-1957) n11299501 English actress noted for her performances in Shakespearean roles (1755-1831) n11299672 English poet (1554-1586) n11299770 German electrical engineer (1816-1892) n11299890 engineer who was a brother of Ernst Werner von Siemens and who moved to England (1823-1883) n11300089 United States industrialist (born in Russia) who designed the first four-engine airplane and the first mass-produced helicopter (1889-1972) n11300326 United States operatic soprano (born in 1929) n11300465 United States poet and cartoonist remembered for his stories and poems for children (1932-1999) n11300678 French writer (born in Belgium) best known for his detective novels featuring Inspector Maigret (1903-1989) n11300893 United States economist and psychologist who pioneered in the development of cognitive science (1916-2001) n11301129 United States playwright noted for light comedies (born in 1927) n11301279 United States singer and songwriter (born in 1942) n11301414 one of the twelve Apostles (first century) n11301597 Scottish obstetrician and surgeon who pioneered in the use of ether and discovered the anesthetic effects of chloroform (1811-1870) n11301809 United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication n11302062 United States singer and film actor (1915-1998) n11302224 English electrical engineer who founded a company that introduced many innovative products (born in 1940) n11302449 United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968) n11302615 United States writer (born in Poland) of Yiddish stories and novels (1904-1991) n11302772 United States inventor of an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1811-1875) n11302962 Mexican painter of murals depicting protest and revolution (1896-1974) n11303132 Indian general and nawab of Bengal who opposed the colonization of India by England; he captured Calcutta in 1756 and many of his prisoners suffocated in a crowded room that became known as the Black Hole of Calcutta; he was defeated at the battle of Plassey by a group of Indian nobles in alliance with Robert Clive (1728-1757) n11303522 Dutch astronomer who calculated the size of the universe and suggested that it is expanding (1872-1934) n11303698 a chief of the Sioux; took up arms against settlers in the northern Great Plains and against United States Army troops; he was present at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1876) when the Sioux massacred General Custer's troops (1831-1890) n11304011 English poet (1887-1964) n11304139 Italian pope from 1471 to 1484 who consented to the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition and built the Sistine Chapel (1414-1484) n11304354 English philologist (1835-1912) n11304461 United States psychologist and a leading proponent of behaviorism (1904-1990) n11304669 United States actress noted for her one-woman shows (1901-1979) n11304811 United States actor (1858-1942) n11304912 American chemist who with Robert Curl and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1943) n11305159 Czech composer (1824-1884) n11305258 Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790) n11305402 English explorer who helped found the colony at Jamestown, Virginia; was said to have been saved by Pocahontas (1580-1631) n11305611 religious leader who founded the Mormon Church in 1830 (1805-1844) n11305745 United States blues singer (1894-1937) n11305851 United States suffragist who refused to pay taxes until she could vote (1792-1886) n11306008 United States singer noted for her rendition of patriotic songs (1909-1986) n11306175 United States sculptor (1906-1965) n11306297 Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919) n11306473 Scottish writer of adventure novels (1721-1771) n11306619 South African statesman and soldier (1870-1950) n11306760 United States golfer known for the graceful arc of his swing (1912-2002) n11306920 Dutch ophthalmologist who introduced the Snellen chart to study visual acuity (1834-1908) n11307082 English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980) n11307262 Italian theologian who argued against Trinitarianism (1539-1604) n11307422 ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC) n11307587 English chemist whose work on radioactive disintegration led to the discovery of isotopes (1877-1956) n11307759 (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC) n11307937 Belgian chemist who developed the Solvay process and built factories exploiting it (1838-1922) n11308120 Soviet writer and political dissident whose novels exposed the brutality of Soviet labor camps (born in 1918) n11308396 United States composer of musicals (born in 1930) n11308520 United States writer (born in 1933) n11308624 one of the great tragedians of ancient Greece (496-406 BC) n11308739 Danish chemist who devised the pH scale (1868-1939) n11308877 French architect (1713-1780) n11308988 a United States bandmaster and composer of military marches (1854-1932) n11309164 English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843) n11309318 French expressionist painter (born in Lithuania) (1893-1943) n11309449 Italian physiologist who disproved the theory of spontaneous generation (1729-1799) n11309613 Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918) n11309772 Russian chess master who moved to Paris; world champion from 1969 to 1972 (born in 1937) n11309958 German Nazi architect who worked for Hitler (1905-1981) n11310081 English explorer who with Sir Richard Burton was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika; he also discovered Lake Victoria and named it (1827-1864) n11310321 English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903) n11310523 English poet and critic (1909-1995) n11310679 German philosopher who argued that cultures grow and decay in cycles (1880-1936) n11310833 English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599) n11311011 United States engineer and inventor of the gyrocompass (1860-1930) n11311173 United States filmmaker (born in 1947) n11311287 United States writer of popular detective novels (born in 1918) n11311450 Dutch philosopher who espoused a pantheistic system (1632-1677) n11311623 United States pediatrician whose many books on child care influenced the upbringing of children around the world (1903-1998) n11311817 English potter who started a pottery famous for its bone china (1754-1827) n11311959 French romantic writer (1766-1817) n11312120 Russian leader who succeeded Lenin as head of the Communist Party and created a totalitarian state by purging all opposition (1879-1953) n11312362 English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656) n11312556 United States railroad executive and founder of Stanford University (1824-1893) n11312709 Russian actor and theater director who trained his actors to emphasize the psychological motivation of their roles (1863-1938) n11313011 Welsh journalist and explorer who led an expedition to Africa in search of David Livingstone and found him in Tanzania in 1871; he and Livingstone together tried to find the source of the Nile River (1841-1904) n11313357 United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918) n11313507 United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902) n11313726 rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940) n11313911 United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ted Shawn (1877-1968) n11314119 English writer (1672-1729) n11314219 Dutch genre painter (1626-1679) n11314315 United States journalist whose exposes in 1906 started an era of muckraking journalism (1866-1936) n11314514 United States photographer who pioneered artistic photography (1879-1973) n11314666 experimental expatriate United States writer (1874-1946) n11314792 United States writer noted for his novels about agricultural workers (1902-1968) n11314969 United States cartoonist (born in Romania) noted for his caricatures of famous people (1914-1999) n11315140 United States feminist (born in 1934) n11315249 Austrian philosopher who founded anthroposophy (1861-1925) n11315379 United States civil engineer noted for designing suspension bridges (including the George Washington Bridge) (1886-1960) n11315580 United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Germany) (1865-1923) n11315760 United States piano maker (born in Germany) who founded a famous piano manufacturing firm in New York (1797-1871) n11316003 United States minimalist painter (born in 1936) n11316141 German naturalist (1709-1746) n11316249 French writer whose novels were the first to feature psychological analysis of the character (1783-1842) n11316429 United States baseball manager (1890-1975) n11316567 English writer (1832-1904) n11316669 English railway pioneer who built the first passenger railway in 1825 (1781-1848) n11316828 United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920) n11316970 English writer (born in Ireland) (1713-1766) n11317086 American Revolutionary leader (born in Prussia) who trained the troops under George Washington (1730-1794) n11317309 United States filmmaker (1905-1975) n11317416 United States poet (1879-1955) n11317519 United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973) n11317749 United States politician and diplomat (1900-1968) n11317897 Scottish author (1850-1894) n11318039 Scottish philosopher and follower of Thomas Reid (1753-1828) n11318171 United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997) n11318348 United States photographer (1864-1946) n11318462 United States general who commanded the Allied forces in China and Burma and India during World War II (1883-1946) n11318692 United States writer (1834-1902) n11318824 Irish writer of the horror novel about Dracula (1847-1912) n11318967 United States conductor (born in Britain) (1882-1977) n11319134 United States architect (1902-1978) n11319244 United States jurist who served on the United States Supreme Court as chief justice (1872-1946) n11319413 United States journalist who advocated liberal causes (1907-1989) n11319570 United States feminist and suffragist (1818-1893) n11319704 United States filmmaker (born in 1946) n11319810 United States jurist who was named chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1941 by Franklin D. Roosevelt (1872-1946) n11320044 birth-control campaigner who in 1921 opened the first birth control clinic in London (1880-1958) n11320245 British dramatist (born in Czechoslovakia in 1937) n11320405 United States writer of a novel about slavery that advanced the abolitionists' cause (1811-1896) n11320631 English biographer and leading member of the Bloomsbury Group (1880-1932) n11320821 Italian violin maker who developed the modern violin and created violins of unequaled tonal quality (1644?-1737) n11321051 United States actor and film director (born in Austria) who was a leader in developing method acting in the United States (1901-1982) n11321296 Austrian composer of waltzes (1804-1849) n11321428 Austrian composer and son of Strauss the Elder; composed many famous waltzes and became known as the `waltz king' (1825-1899) n11321647 German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949) n11321841 composer who was born in Russia but lived in the United States after 1939 (1882-1971) n11322068 United States film actress (born in 1949) n11322178 United States singer and actress (born in 1942) n11322344 United States architect and student of Latrobe (1787-1854) n11322481 Swedish dramatist and novelist (1849-1912) n11322627 United States film actor (born in Austria) (1885-1957) n11322758 United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828) n11322937 English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901) n11323094 the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672) n11323316 United States writer best known for his novels (born in 1925) n11323448 English poet and courtier (1609-1642) n11323580 French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857) n11323721 Indonesian statesman who seized power from Sukarno in 1967 (born in 1921) n11323849 Indonesian statesman who obtained the independence of Indonesia from the Netherlands in 1949 and served as president until ousted by Suharto in a coup d'etat (1901-1970) n11324090 Roman general and dictator (138-78 BC) n11324212 English composer of operettas who collaborated with the librettist William Gilbert (1842-1900) n11324428 United States educator who was the teacher and lifelong companion of Helen Keller (1866-1936) n11324619 United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974) n11324785 United States psychiatrist (1892-1949) n11324902 United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase `form follows function' (1856-1924) n11325146 French statesman (1560-1641) n11325265 United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872) n11325419 United States sociologist (1840-1910) n11325534 United States evangelist (1862-1935) n11325663 Chinese statesman who organized the Kuomintang and led the revolution that overthrew the Manchu dynasty in 1911 and 1912 (1866-1925) n11325867 Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926) n11326008 Norwegian explorer who led expeditions into the Arctic (1855-1930) n11326154 Dutch naturalist and microscopist who proposed a classification of insects and who was among the first to recognize cells in animals and was the first to see red blood cells (1637-1680) n11326433 United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983) n11326591 Swedish theologian (1688-1772) n11326730 English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912) n11326869 an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745) n11326999 United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903) n11327163 English poet (1837-1909) n11327273 English physician (1624-1689) n11327398 French pope from 999 to 1003 who was noted for his great learning (945-1003) n11327544 English writer (1840-1893) n11327650 English poet (1865-1945) n11327744 Irish poet and playwright whose plays are based on rural Irish life (1871-1909) n11327964 United States conductor (born in Hungary) (1897-1970) n11328085 United States biochemist (born in Hungary) who was the first to isolate vitamin C (1893-1986) n11328289 United States physicist and molecular biologist who helped develop the first atom bomb and later opposed the use of all nuclear weapons (1898-1964) n11328524 Roman historian who wrote major works on the history of the Roman Empire (56-120) n11328714 27th President of the United States and later chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1857-1930) n11328930 United States sculptor (1860-1936) n11329030 Indian writer and philosopher whose poetry (based on traditional Hindu themes) pioneered the use of colloquial Bengali (1861-1941) n11329281 English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877) n11329507 United States ballerina who promoted American ballet through tours and television appearances (born in 1925) n11329690 French statesman (1754-1838) n11329808 English organist and composer of church and secular music; was granted a monopoly in music printing with William Byrd (1505-1585) n11330026 Mongolian ruler of Samarkand who led his nomadic hordes to conquer an area from Turkey to Mongolia (1336-1405) n11330228 Russian physicist (1895-1971) n11330346 Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112) n11330504 United States actress (born in England) who made many stage appearances, often with her husband Hume Cronyn (1909-1994) n11330692 United States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court; remembered for his ruling that slaves and their descendants have no rights as citizens (1777-1864) n11330963 Japanese architect (born in 1913) n11331063 United States surrealist painter (born in France) (1900-1955) n11331192 United States abolitionist (1786-1865) n11331300 United States filmmaker (born in 1963) n11331442 United States writer remembered for her muckraking investigations into industries in the early 20th century (1857-1944) n11331669 Russian filmmaker (1932-1986) n11331804 according to legend, the seventh and last Etruscan king of Rome who was expelled for his cruelty (reigned from 534 to 510 BC) n11332068 Dutch navigator who was the first European to discover Tasmania and New Zealand (1603-1659) n11332250 Italian poet who wrote an epic poem about the capture of Jerusalem during the First Crusade (1544-1595) n11332423 United States poet and critic (1899-1979) n11332572 French filmmaker (1908-1982) n11332688 United States jazz pianist who was almost completely blind; his innovations influenced many other jazz musicians (1910-1956) n11332892 United States biochemist who discovered how genes act by regulating definite chemical events (1909-1975) n11333071 English economist remembered for his studies of the development of capitalism (1880-1962) n11333237 12th President of the United States; died in office (1784-1850) n11333390 United States film actress (born in England) who was a childhood star; as an adult she often co-starred with Richard Burton (born in 1932) n11333601 United States composer and music critic (1885-1966) n11333762 important Russian composer whose works are noted for their expressive melodies (1840-1893) n11334003 an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718) n11334215 United States poet (1884-1933) n11334317 Italian operatic soprano (born in 1922) n11334428 a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813) n11334609 French paleontologist and philosopher (1881-1955) n11334773 New Zealand operatic soprano (born in 1944) n11334925 German baroque composer (1681-1767) n11335041 United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003) n11335226 English cartoonist (1820-1914) n11335330 Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892) n11335491 Sherpa mountaineer guide who with Sir Edmund Hillary was one of the first to attain the summit of Mount Everest (1914-1986) n11335695 dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC) n11335878 Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997) n11336176 Spanish mystic and religious reformer; author of religious classics and a Christian saint (1515-1582) n11336364 Soviet cosmonaut who was the first woman in space (born in 1937) n11336544 English actress (1847-1928) n11336668 Carthaginian theologian whose writing influenced early Christian theology (160-230) n11336850 United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Croatia but of Serbian descent) who discovered the principles of alternating currents and developed the first alternating-current induction motor and the Tesla coil and several forms of oscillators (1856-1943) n11337202 English writer (born in India) (1811-1863) n11337331 a presocratic Greek philosopher and astronomer (who predicted an eclipse in 585 BC) who was said by Aristotle to be the founder of physical science; he held that all things originated in water (624-546 BC) n11337629 innovative United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1941) n11337779 British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister (born in 1925) n11337999 Athenian statesman who persuaded Athens to build a navy and then led it to victory over the Persians (527-460 BC) n11338172 the last emperor of a united Roman Empire, he took control of the eastern empire and ended the war with the Visigoths; he became a Christian and in 391 banned all forms of pagan worship (346-395) n11338484 Greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle and who succeeded Aristotle as the leader of the Peripatetics (371-287 BC) n11338667 Greek poet who is said to have originated Greek tragedy (sixth century BC) n11338796 the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes n11339041 Welsh poet (1914-1953) n11339155 a radio broadcast journalist during World War I and World War II noted for his nightly new broadcast (1892-1981) n11339361 United States socialist who was a candidate for president six times (1884-1968) n11339534 United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859) n11339669 English physicist (born in America) who studied heat and friction; experiments convinced him that heat is caused by moving particles (1753-1814) n11339905 United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000) n11340146 English physicist who experimented with the conduction of electricity through gases and who discovered the electron and determined its charge and mass (1856-1940) n11340411 English physicist (son of Joseph John Thomson) who was a co-discoverer of the diffraction of electrons by crystals (1892-1975) n11340642 United States electrical engineer (born in England) who in 1892 formed a company with Thomas Edison (1853-1937) n11340824 United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989) n11340992 United States writer and social critic (1817-1862) n11341137 United States educational psychologist (1874-1949) n11341267 English actress (1882-1976) n11341374 American architect (1759-1828) n11341479 outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953) n11341614 ancient Greek historian remembered for his history of the Peloponnesian War (460-395 BC) n11341760 United States humorist and cartoonist who published collections of essays and stories (1894-1961) n11341970 son-in-law of Augustus who became a suspicious tyrannical Emperor of Rome after a brilliant military career (42 BC to AD 37) n11342191 Italian painter (1696-1770) n11342301 United States artist who developed Tiffany glass (1848-1933) n11342440 United States tennis player who dominated men's tennis in the 1920s (1893-1953) n11342618 United States theologian (born in Germany) (1886-1965) n11342766 a disciple of Saint Paul who became the leader of the Christian community at Ephesus n11342905 Dutch economist noted for his work in econometrics (1903-1994) n11343040 Dutch zoologist who showed that much animal behavior is innate and stereotyped (1907-1988) n11343208 Italian painter of the Venetian school (1518-1594) n11343333 Spanish dramatist who wrote the first dramatic treatment of the legend of Don Juan (1571-1648) n11343507 old master of the Venetian school (1490-1576) n11343625 Yugoslav statesman who led the resistance to German occupation during World War II and established a communist state after the war (1892-1980) n11343847 Emperor of Rome; son of Vespasian (39-81) n11343998 a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul n11344092 United States abstract painter influenced by oriental calligraphy (1890-1976) n11344235 United States economist (1918-2002) n11344337 French political writer noted for his analysis of American institutions (1805-1859) n11344549 Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907) n11344733 Japanese army officer who initiated the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and who assumed dictatorial control of Japan during World War II; he was subsequently tried and executed as a war criminal (1884-1948) n11345017 United States writer remembered as the secretary and companion of Gertrude Stein (1877-1967) n11345181 British philologist and writer of fantasies (born in South Africa) (1892-1973) n11345378 Russian author remembered for two great novels (1828-1910) n11345539 United States astronomer who discovered the planet Pluto (1906-1997) n11345705 Japanese molecular biologist noted for his studies of how the immune system produces antibodies (born in 1939) n11345878 the Spaniard who as Grand Inquisitor was responsible for the death of thousands of Jews and suspected witches during the Spanish Inquisition (1420-1498) n11346110 Italian physicist who invented the mercury barometer (1608-1647) n11346257 Italian conductor of many orchestras worldwide (1867-1957) n11346391 French painter who portrayed life in the cafes and music halls of Montmartre (1864-1901) n11346568 French neurologist (1857-1904) n11346710 United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844) n11346873 United States physicist who developed the laser and maser principles for producing high-intensity radiation (1915-) n11347080 United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960) n11347317 English historian who studied the rise and fall of civilizations looking for cyclical patterns (1889-1975) n11347519 United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967) n11347674 English botanist who was one of the first to collect specimens of plants (1570-1638) n11347834 Roman Emperor and adoptive son of Nerva; extended the Roman Empire to the east and conducted an extensive program of building (53-117) n11348047 United States operatic soprano (1903-1972) n11348160 English actor and theatrical producer noted for his lavish productions of Shakespeare (1853-1917) n11348356 English historian who wrote a history of the American revolution and a biography of his uncle Lord Macaulay (1838-1928) n11348584 English historian and son of Sir George Otto Trevelyan whose works include a social history of England and a biography of Garibaldi (1876-1962) n11348812 United States golfer (born in 1939) n11348946 English engineer who built the first railway locomotive (1771-1833) n11349092 United States literary critic (1905-1975) n11349207 English writer of novels (1815-1882) n11349318 Russian revolutionary and Communist theorist who helped Lenin and built up the army; he was ousted from the Communist Party by Stalin and eventually assassinated in Mexico (1879-1940) n11349635 French filmmaker (1932-1984) n11349739 elected vice president in Roosevelt's 4th term; became 33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt's death in 1945 and was elected President in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan (1884-1972) n11350059 United States screenwriter who was blacklisted and imprisoned for refusing to cooperate with congressional investigations of communism in America (1905-1976) n11350286 American satirical poet (1750-1831) n11350393 American painter of historical scenes (1756-1843) n11350514 American Revolutionary leader who as governor of Connecticut provided supplies for the Continental Army (1710-1785) n11350705 United States abolitionist and feminist who was freed from slavery and became a leading advocate of the abolition of slavery and for the rights of women (1797-1883) n11350959 United States abolitionist born a slave on a plantation in Maryland and became a famous conductor on the Underground Railroad leading other slaves to freedom in the North (1820-1913) n11351212 United States historian (1912-1989) n11351347 United States vaudevillian (born in Russia) noted for her flamboyant performances (1884-1966) n11351529 United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939) n11351677 United States dancer and choreographer (born in England) (1909-1987) n11351832 United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship by defeating Jack Dempsey twice (1898-1978) n11352035 Russian writer of stories and novels and plays (1818-1883) n11352192 French economist who in 1774 was put in control of finances by Louis XVI; his proposals for reforms that involved abolishing feudal privileges made him unpopular with the aristocracy and in 1776 he was dismissed (1727-1781) n11352498 English mathematician who conceived of the Turing machine and broke German codes during World War II (1912-1954) n11352701 United States historian who stressed the role of the western frontier in American history (1861-1951) n11352883 English landscape painter whose treatment of light and color influenced the French impressionists (1775-1851) n11353078 United States endocrinologist (1892-1970) n11353195 United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831) n11353412 English highwayman (1706-1739) n11353510 French modeler (resident in England after 1802) who made wax death masks of prominent victims of the French Revolution and toured Britain with her wax models; in 1835 she opened a permanent waxworks exhibition in London (1761-1850) n11353847 Pharaoh of Egypt around 1358 BC; his tomb was discovered almost intact by Howard Carter in 1922 n11354001 South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931) n11354145 elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862) n11354333 English translator and Protestant martyr; his translation of the Bible into English (which later formed the basis for the King James Version) aroused ecclesiastical opposition; he left England in 1524 and was burned at the stake in Antwerp as a heretic (1494-1536) n11354743 British physicist (born in Ireland) remembered for his experiments on the transparency of gases and the absorption of radiant heat by gases and the transmission of sound through the atmosphere; he was the first person to explain why the daylight sky is blue (1820-1893) n11355082 United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (born in 1966) n11355247 French poet (born in Romania) who was one of the cofounders of the dada movement (1896-1963) n11355428 German romantic poet (1787-1862) n11355537 Russian ballet dancer (1910-1998) n11355669 a Christian believed to be of Cappadocian descent who became bishop of the Visigoths in 341 and translated the Bible from Greek into Gothic; traditionally held to have invented the Gothic alphabet (311-382) n11356018 a Roman Catholic who advocates ultramontanism (supreme papal authority in matters of faith and discipline) n11356183 Norwegian novelist (1882-1949) n11356283 United States writer (1885-1977) n11356392 United States author (born 1932) n11356512 United States architect (born in England) (1802-1878) n11356636 French pope from 1088 to 1099 whose sermons called for the First Crusade (1042-1099) n11356822 French pope from 1362 to 1370 who tried to reestablish the papacy in Rome but in 1367 returned to Avignon hoping to end the war between France and England; canonized in 1870 (1310-1370) n11357086 Italian pope from 1378 to 1389 whose contested election began the Great Schism; he alienated his political allies by his ruthless treatment of his opponents (1318-1389) n11357332 Italian pope from 1623 to 1644 who sanctioned the condemnation of Galileo but later freed him (1568-1644) n11357514 United States chemist who discovered deuterium (1893-1981) n11357660 (Old Testament) the husband of Bathsheba and a soldier who was sent to die in battle so that king David could marry his wife (circa 10th century BC) n11357879 Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656) n11358065 British actor and playwright (1921-2004) n11358225 French painter noted for his paintings of Parisian street scenes (1883-1955) n11358374 United States physicist who discovered two belts of charged particles from the solar wind trapped by the Earth's magnetic field (born in 1914) n11358598 English architect (1664-1726) n11358719 8th President of the United States (1782-1862) n11358863 English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798) n11359037 United States physicist (1901-1967) n11359187 United States financier who accumulated great wealth from railroad and shipping businesses (1794-1877) n11359412 Dutch physicist (1837-1923) n11359558 Belgian architect (1863-1957) n11359697 United States writer and literary critic (1885-1950) n11359867 Flemish painter of numerous portraits (1599-1641) n11360022 Dutch Post-impressionist painter noted for his use of color (1853-1890) n11360175 United States physicist (1899-1980) n11360311 United States anarchist (born in Italy) who with Nicola Sacco was convicted of murder and in spite of world-wide protest was executed (1888-1927) n11360534 United States composer (born in France) whose music combines dissonance with complex rhythms and the use of electronic techniques (1883-1965) n11360744 Brazilian statesman who ruled Brazil as a virtual dictator (1883-1954) n11360895 Peruvian writer (born in 1936) n11361039 Roman scholar (116-27 BC) n11361142 French painter (born in Hungary) who was a pioneer of op art (1908-1997) n11361288 Italian painter and art historian (1511-1574) n11361423 United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990) n11361585 English composer influenced by folk tunes and music of the Tudor period (1872-1958) n11361757 United States landscape architect (born in England) who designed Central Park (1824-1895) n11361913 United States mathematician (1880-1960) n11362022 United States economist who wrote about conspicuous consumption (1857-1929) n11362195 prolific Spanish playwright (1562-1635) n11362329 Spanish painter (1599-1660) n11362452 English logician who introduced Venn diagrams (1834-1923) n11362573 United States geneticist who published the complete base sequences for all the genes of a free-living organism, the influenza bacterium; later led team that developed a first draft of the entire human genome (born in 1946) n11362885 United States architect (born in 1925) n11363020 Italian operatic composer (1813-1901) n11363164 French symbolist poet (1844-1896) n11363269 Dutch painter renowned for his use of light (1632-1675) n11363412 French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905) n11363552 Danish philologist (1846-1896) n11363657 French mathematician who described the vernier scale (1580-1637) n11363791 Italian painter of the Venetian school (1528-1588) n11363930 Florentine navigator who explored the eastern coast of North America (circa 1485-1528) n11364135 Italian fashion designer (1946-1997) n11364243 South African statesman who instituted the policy of apartheid (1901-1966) n11364419 a Flemish surgeon who is considered the father of modern anatomy (1514-1564) n11364570 United States freed slave and insurrectionist in South Carolina who was involved in planning an uprising of slaves and was hanged (1767-1822) n11364799 Emperor of Rome and founder of the Flavian dynasty who consolidated Roman rule in Germany and Britain and reformed the army and brought prosperity to the empire; began the construction of the Colosseum (9-79) n11365100 Florentine navigator who explored the coast of South America; America was named in his honor (1454-1512) n11365300 Italian dancing-master for Louis XVI who was considered the greatest dancer of his day; he was the first to discard the mask in mime (1729-1808) n11365516 king of Italy who completed the unification of Italy by acquiring Venice and Rome (1820-1878) n11365674 king of Italy who appointed Mussolini prime minister; he abdicated in 1946 and the monarchy was abolished (1869-1947) n11365857 queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901) n11366109 United States writer (born in 1925) n11366232 French painter noted for her portraits (1755-1842) n11366405 Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923) n11366548 Brazilian composer (1887-1959) n11366658 United States railroad magnate and businessman (1835-1900) n11366787 French poet (flourished around 1460) n11366895 British historian (born in Russia) (1854-1925) n11367035 United States jurist who served as chief justice of the Supreme Court (1890-1953) n11367195 German pathologist who recognized that all cells come from cells by binary fission and who emphasized cellular abnormalities in disease (1821-1902) n11367436 a Roman poet; author of the epic poem `Aeneid' (70-19 BC) n11367581 Italian filmmaker (1906-1976) n11367725 Christian martyr and patron of those who suffer from epilepsy and Sydenham's chorea (died around 300) n11367910 Italian baroque composer and violinist (1675-1741) n11368076 Spanish explorer who was the first European to explore the California coast (1550-1615) n11368240 French painter and exponent of fauvism (1876-1958) n11368368 Italian physicist after whom the volt is named; studied electric currents and invented the voltaic pile (1745-1827) n11368638 French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778) n11368841 United States writer whose novels and short stories are a mixture of realism and satire and science fiction (born in 1922) n11369035 United States mathematician who contributed to the development of atom bombs and of stored-program digital computers (1903-1957) n11369251 United States film maker (born in Austria) whose films made Marlene Dietrich an international star (1894-1969) n11369444 Russian poet (born in 1933) n11369551 French painter (1868-1940) n11369676 English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945) n11369834 German composer of operas and inventor of the musical drama in which drama and spectacle and music are fused (1813-1883) n11370068 Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918) n11370201 English writer (1925-1994) n11370314 United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888) n11370554 Polish filmmaker (born in 1929) n11370654 Austrian diplomat who was Secretary General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981; in 1986 he was elected president of Austria in spite of worldwide allegations that he had direct knowledge of Nazi atrocities during World War II (born in 1918) n11370990 Polish labor leader and statesman (born in 1943) n11371125 United States writer (born in 1944) n11371254 New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952) n11371443 English naturalist who formulated a concept of evolution that resembled Charles Darwin's (1823-1913) n11371622 English writer noted for his crime novels (1875-1932) n11371778 Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305) n11372054 Austrian general who fought for the Hapsburgs during the Thirty Years' War (1583-1634) n11372242 United States jazz musician (1904-1943) n11372372 Englishman and Whig statesman who (under George I) was effectively the first British prime minister (1676-1745) n11372599 English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797) n11372799 German conductor (1876-1962) n11372896 Irish physicist who (with Sir John Cockcroft in 1931) first split an atom (1903-1995) n11373099 English writer remember for his treatise on fishing (1593-1683) n11373231 English composer (1902-1983) n11373379 United States businessman whose business grew into one of the first department stores (1838-1922) n11373550 German art historian (1866-1929) n11373672 German biochemist who pioneered the use of chemical techniques in biological investigations; noted for studies of cellular respiration (1883-1970) n11373897 United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913) n11374085 English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920) n11374281 English economist and conservationist (1914-1981) n11374448 United States artist who was a leader of the Pop Art movement (1930-1987) n11374589 United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958) n11374789 United States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1891-1974) n11374952 United States writer and poet (1905-1989) n11375087 English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471) n11375418 1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1732-1799) n11375677 United States educator who was born a slave but became educated and founded a college at Tuskegee in Alabama (1856-1915) n11375909 German bacteriologist who developed a diagnostic test for syphilis (1866-1925) n11376069 United States actress and singer (1896-1977) n11376201 United States geneticist who (with Crick in 1953) helped discover the helical structure of DNA (born in 1928) n11376400 United States psychologist considered the founder of behavioristic psychology (1878-1958) n11376565 United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934) n11376742 Scottish engineer and inventor whose improvements in the steam engine led to its wide use in industry (1736-1819) n11376939 French painter (1684-1721) n11377043 English poet and theologian (1674-1748) n11377168 English author of satirical novels (1903-1966) n11377315 British field marshal in North Africa in World War II; he defeated the Italians before being defeated by the Germans (1883-1950) n11377564 American general during the American Revolution (1745-1796) n11377712 United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979) n11377851 English sociologist and economist and a central member of the Fabian Society (1859-1947) n11378087 English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943) n11378254 German physiologist who studied sensory responses to stimuli and is considered the father of psychophysics (1795-1878) n11378462 German conductor and composer of romantic operas (1786-1826) n11378662 German sociologist and pioneer of the analytic method in sociology (1864-1920) n11378805 United States abstract painter (born in Russia) (1881-1961) n11378929 German physicist and brother of E. H. Weber; noted for his studies of terrestrial magnetism (1804-1891) n11379108 United States lexicographer (1758-1843) n11379217 United States politician and orator (1782-1817) n11379336 English playwright (1580-1625) n11379436 English potter (1730-1795) n11379536 German geophysicist who proposed the theory of continental drift (1880-1930) n11379691 United States mathematician (born in France) (1906-1998) n11379812 French philosopher (1909-1943) n11379908 German composer; collaborated with Bertolt Brecht (1900-1950) n11380035 United States theoretical physicist (born in 1933) n11380159 German biologist who was one of the founders of modern genetics; his theory of genetic transmission ruled out the possibility of transmitting acquired characteristics (1834-1914) n11380429 Israeli statesman who persuaded the United States to recognize the new state of Israel and became its first president (1874-1952) n11380655 United States abolitionist (1803-1895) n11380768 United States actor and filmmaker (1915-1985) n11380923 British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852) n11381193 prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946) n11381457 United States writer about rural southern life (1909-2001) n11381583 United States writer (1890-1945) n11381684 German neurologist best known for his studies of aphasia (1848-1905) n11381824 English clergyman and founder of Methodism (1703-1791) n11381964 English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788) n11382112 English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820) n11382278 United States film actress (1892-1980) n11382398 British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983) n11382555 United States inventor and manufacturer (1846-1914) n11382688 United States photographer(1886-1958) n11382795 United States novelist (1862-1937) n11382930 American poet (born in Africa) who was the first recognized Black writer in America (1753-1784) n11383100 English physicist and inventor who devised the Wheatstone bridge (1802-1875) n11383278 Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976) n11383425 United States painter (1834-1903) n11383546 United States educator who in 1865 (with Ezra Cornell) founded Cornell University and served as its first president (1832-1918) n11383767 United States writer noted for his humorous essays (1899-1985) n11383917 United States architect (1853-1906) n11384022 United States political journalist (1915-1986) n11384159 Australian writer (1912-1990) n11384291 United States jurist appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1910 by President Taft; noted for his work on antitrust legislation (1845-1921) n11384566 English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Bertrand Russell (1861-1947) n11384755 United States frontier missionary who established a post in Oregon where Christianity and schooling and medicine were available to Native Americans (1802-1847) n11384986 United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892) n11385126 United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825) n11385277 United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892) n11385442 English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996) n11385611 United States mathematician and founder of cybernetics (1894-1964) n11385748 United States writer (born in Romania) who survived Nazi concentration camps and is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the Holocaust (born in 1928) n11386005 Austrian investigator of Nazi war crimes (born in 1908) n11386138 United States physicist (born in Hungary) noted for his work on the structure of the atom and its nucleus (1902-1995) n11386346 Irish writer and wit (1854-1900) n11386503 United States filmmaker (born in Austria) whose dark humor infused many of the films he made (1906-2002) n11386692 United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975) n11386853 grandson of Queen Victoria and Kaiser of Germany from 1888 to 1918; he was vilified as causing World War I (1859-1941) n11387060 United States explorer of Antarctica (1798-1877) n11387179 English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797) n11387362 English biochemist who helped discover the structure of DNA (1916-2004) n11387539 Australian who was the first to explore the Arctic by airplane (1888-1958) n11387692 United States civil rights leader (1901-1981) n11387806 English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921) n11387973 United States educator who was an early campaigner for higher education for women (1787-1870) n11388141 United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898) n11388321 Finnish physician who first described vascular hemophilia (1870-1949) n11388538 duke of Normandy who led the Norman invasion of England and became the first Norman to be King of England; he defeated Harold II at the battle of Hastings in 1066 and introduced many Norman customs into England (1027-1087) n11388841 the second son of William the Conqueror who succeeded him as King of England (1056-1100) n11389003 King of England and Scotland and Ireland; he married the daughter of James II and was invited by opponents of James II to invade England; when James fled, William III and Mary II were declared joint monarchs (1650-1702) n11389301 King of England and Ireland; son of George III who ascended the throne after a long naval career (1765-1837) n11389481 United States playwright (1911-1983) n11389619 English clergyman and colonist who was expelled from Massachusetts for criticizing Puritanism; he founded Providence in 1636 and obtained a royal charter for Rhode Island in 1663 (1603-1683) n11389901 United States baseball player noted as a hitter (1918-2002) n11390058 United States poet (1883-1963) n11390170 English philosopher credited with reviving the field of moral philosophy (1929-2003) n11390364 United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953) n11390549 English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675) n11390692 English geneticist who succeeded in cloning a sheep from a cell from an adult ewe (born in 1944) n11390855 28th President of the United States; led the United States in World War I and secured the formation of the League of Nations (1856-1924) n11391123 United States literary critic (1895-1972) n11391234 Scottish physicist who invented the cloud chamber (1869-1959) n11391379 United States entomologist who has generalized from social insects to other animals including humans (born in 1929) n11391587 American Revolutionary leader who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (1742-1798) n11391759 Canadian geophysicist who was a pioneer in the study of plate tectonics (1908-1993) n11391915 United States physicist honored for his work on cosmic microwave radiation (born in 1918) n11392082 Scottish ornithologist in the United States (1766-1813) n11392210 English writer of novels and short stories (1913-1991) n11392368 author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870) n11392539 German archaeologist and art historian said to be the father of archaeology (1717-1768) n11392754 German chemist who studied steroids and cholesterol and discovered histamine (1876-1959) n11392913 English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655) n11393124 United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900) n11393315 United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949) n11393446 United States writer (1860-1938) n11393546 American Revolutionary leader and educator (born in Scotland) who signed of the Declaration of Independence and was president of the college that became Princeton University (1723-1794) n11393828 British philosopher born in Austria; a major influence on logic and logical positivism (1889-1951) n11394042 English writer known for his humorous novels and stories (1881-1975) n11394214 German classical scholar who claimed that the Iliad and Odyssey were composed by several authors (1759-1824) n11394398 Austrian composer (1860-1903) n11394491 United States writer best known for his autobiographical novels (1900-1938) n11394657 United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931) n11394848 German anatomist (1733-1794) n11394954 English chemist and physicist who discovered palladium and rhodium and demonstrated that static and current electricity are the same (1766-1828) n11395199 English writer and early feminist who denied male supremacy and advocated equal education for women; mother of Mary Shelley (1759-1797) n11395466 United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942) n11395609 English writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887) n11395773 English conductor (1869-1944) n11395895 United States film actress (1938-1981) n11396000 United States social economist (1876-1933) n11396128 United States advocate of women's suffrage; in 1872 she was the first woman to run for the United States presidency (1838-1927) n11396338 United States chemist honored for synthesizing complex organic compounds (1917-1979) n11396535 United States historian (1908-1999) n11396667 English author whose work used such techniques as stream of consciousness and the interior monologue; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1882-1941) n11396943 United States drama critic and journalist (1887-1943) n11397094 English archaeologist who supervised the excavations at Ur (1880-1960) n11397271 United States businessman who opened a shop in 1879 selling low-priced goods and built it into a national chain of stores (1852-1919) n11397488 United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865) n11397657 a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850) n11397885 French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895) n11398094 United States writer (born in 1915) n11398195 English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723) n11398344 United States early feminist (born in Scotland) (1795-1852) n11398489 influential United States architect (1869-1959) n11398611 United States aviation pioneer who (with his brother Wilbur Wright) invented the airplane (1871-1948) n11398783 United States aviation pioneer who (with his brother Orville Wright) invented the airplane (1867-1912) n11398955 United States writer whose work is concerned with the oppression of African Americans (1908-1960) n11399123 United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939) n11399274 United States businessman (born in German) who founded a company to make pipe organs (1831-1914) n11399446 English poet who introduced the sonnet form to English literature (1503-1542) n11399620 English architect (1746-1813) n11399716 English playwright noted for his humorous and satirical plays (1640-1716) n11399866 English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384) n11400126 United States painter (born in 1917) n11400230 English prelate and statesman; founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College in Winchester; served as chancellor of England and bishop of Winchester (1324-1404) n11400490 United States filmmaker (1902-1981) n11400594 United States poet (1885-1928) n11400704 United States country singer (1942-1998) n11400837 Polish prelate who persuaded the Soviet to allow greater religious freedom in Poland (1901-1981) n11401009 Spanish missionary and Jesuit who establish missionaries in Japan and Ceylon and the East Indies (1506-1552) n11401194 Greek philosopher (560-478 BC) n11401282 Greek general and historian; student of Socrates (430-355 BC) n11401418 king of Persia who led a vast army against Greece and won the battle of Thermopylae but was eventually defeated (519-465 BC) n11401617 English philanthropist who made contributions to a college in Connecticut that was renamed in his honor (1649-1721) n11401797 Japanese admiral who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 (1884-1943) n11401947 Saudi Arabian minister of petroleum who was a central figure in the creation of OPEC (born in 1930) n11402120 United States physicist (born in China) who collaborated with Tsung Dao Lee in disproving the principle of conservation of parity (born in 1922) n11402341 United States baseball player (born in 1939) n11402463 Irish poet and dramatist (1865-1939) n11402626 United States psychologist who studied the intelligence of primates (1876-1956) n11402801 French bacteriologist born in Switzerland; was a student of Pasteur; discovered the plague bacillus (1863-1943) n11403015 Russian poet who expressed the feelings of the post-Stalinist generation (born in 1933) n11403220 United States religious leader of the Mormon Church after the assassination of Joseph Smith; he led the Mormon exodus from Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah (1801-1877) n11403456 United States baseball player and famous pitcher (1867-1955) n11403600 English poet (1683-1765) n11403692 United States jazz tenor saxophonist (1909-1959) n11403828 British physicist and Egyptologist; he revived the wave theory of light and proposed a three-component theory of color vision; he also played an important role in deciphering the hieroglyphics on the Rosetta Stone (1773-1829) n11404140 United States civil rights leader (1921-1971) n11404280 United States film and television actress (1913-2000) n11404402 Japanese mathematical physicist who proposed that nuclear forces are mediated by massive particles called mesons which are analogous to the photon in mediating electromagnetic forces (1907-1981) n11404666 outstanding United States athlete (1914-1956) n11404871 English writer (1864-1926) n11404971 United States filmmaker whose works include the first full-length feature film with sound sequences (1902-1979) n11405176 Mexican revolutionary who led a revolt for agrarian reforms (1879-1919) n11405319 a Hebrew minor prophet of the late 6th century BC n11405437 Dutch physicist honored for his research on the influence of magnetism on radiation which showed that light is radiated by the motion of charged particles in an atom (1865-1943) n11405684 ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Stoic school (circa 335-263 BC) n11405826 ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC) n11406023 a Hebrew minor prophet of the late 7th century BC n11406141 German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917) n11406314 Chinese revolutionary and communist leader (1898-1976) n11406460 Soviet general who during World Warr II directed the counteroffensive at Stalingrad and relieved Leningrad and captured Berlin (1896-1974) n11406700 United States theatrical producer noted for a series of extravagant revues known as the Ziegfeld Follies (1869-1932) n11406906 German chemist honored for his research on polymers (1898-1973) n11407048 United States violinist (born in Russia) (1889-1985) n11407175 United States filmmaker (born in Austria) (1907-1997) n11407302 United States bacteriologist who helped develop immunization against typhus fever (1878-1940) n11407465 German theologian (1700-1760) n11407591 French novelist and critic; defender of Dreyfus (1840-1902) n11407715 Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (circa 628-551 BC) n11407865 German chemist (born in Austria) honored for his research on colloidal solutions (1865-1929) n11408041 Israeli violinist (born in 1948) n11408148 Austrian writer (1881-1942) n11408243 Swiss theologian whose sermons began the Reformation in Switzerland (1484-1531) n11408414 United States physicist who invented the iconoscope (1889-1982) n11408559 all phenomena that are not artificial n11408733 the phenomenon of a person or thing rising into the air by apparently supernatural means n11408914 after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body n11409059 any natural phenomenon involving chemistry (as changes to atoms or molecules) n11409329 the phenomenon of an element existing in two or more physical forms n11409538 chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another n11409689 change in the electrical conductivity of a substance as a result of absorbing electromagnetic radiation n11409892 the disappearance of electrical resistance at very low temperatures n11410023 an exchange produced by the chemical action of radiant energy (especially light) n11410172 an emission of photoelectrons (especially from a metallic surface) n11410298 the formation of crystals n11410527 a powdery deposit on a surface n11410625 a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" n11411501 any result that follows its cause after an interval n11411610 the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); "the aftermath of war"; "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured" n11411839 the phenomenon of a popular trend attracting even greater popularity; "in periods of high merger activity there is a bandwagon effect with more and more firms seeking to engage in takeover activity"; "polls are accused of creating a bandwagon effect to benefit their candidate" n11412179 the shattering or crushing effect of a sudden release of energy as in an explosion n11412334 the phenomenon whereby a small change at one place in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere, e.g., a butterfly flapping its wings in Rio de Janeiro might change the weather in Chicago n11412592 a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence n11412727 the result of alteration or modification; "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains" n11412993 (politics) the consequence of one popular candidate in an election drawing votes for other members of the same political party; "he counted on the coattails effect to win him the election" n11413263 (physics) an effect whereby a body moving in a rotating frame of reference experiences the Coriolis force acting perpendicular to the direction of motion and to the axis of rotation; on Earth the Coriolis effect deflects moving bodies to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere n11413661 an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening); "it made a dent in my bank account" n11413800 the organic phenomenon in which one of a pair of alleles present in a genotype is expressed in the phenotype and the other allele of the pair is not n11414041 the consequence of one event setting off a chain of similar events (like a falling domino causing a whole row of upended dominos to fall) n11414257 the consequence of an effort or activity; "they gathered a harvest of examples"; "a harvest of love" n11414411 a forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop" n11414608 the effect of one thing (or person) on another; "the influence of mechanical action" n11414874 (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly n11415084 (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon) n11415342 a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage; "he could get no purchase on the situation" n11415492 a tendency or force that influences events; "the winds of change" n11415608 a secondary or incidental effect n11415721 a natural consequence of development n11415842 a consequence of someone's efforts or of a particular set of circumstances; "skill is the product of hours of practice"; "his reaction was the product of hunger and fatigue" n11416087 any effect that seems to be a consequence of administering a placebo; the change is usually beneficial and is assumed result from the person's faith in the treatment or preconceptions about what the experimental drug was supposed to do; pharmacologists were the first to talk about placebo effects but now the idea has been generalized to many situations having nothing to do with drugs n11416534 (genetics) the effect on the expression of a gene that is produced by changing its location in a chromosome n11416722 a remote or indirect consequence of some action; "his declaration had unforeseen repercussions"; "reverberations of the market crash were felt years later" n11416988 a result; "this situation developed in response to events in Africa" n11417129 a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude; "he was pleased by the audience's reaction to his performance"; "John feared his mother's reaction when she saw the broken lamp" n11417387 any adverse and unwanted secondary effect; "a strategy to contain the fallout from the accounting scandal" n11417561 something used to achieve a purpose; "an engine of change" n11417672 a natural phenomenon involving the structure or composition of the earth n11418011 a geological phenomenon below the surface of the earth n11418138 an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; "bad luck caused his downfall"; "we ran into each other by pure chance" n11418460 an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome; "it was my good luck to be there"; "they say luck is a lady"; "it was as if fortune guided his hand" n11418750 (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals n11419404 a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy n11420139 an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image n11420376 a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter n11420631 a dark band in the spectrum of white light that has been transmitted through a substance that exhibits absorption at selective wavelengths n11420831 an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave n11421214 the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation that has passed through a medium that absorbed radiation of certain wavelengths n11421401 electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions n11421618 the efficiency with which electromagnetic radiation produces a photochemical reaction plotted as a function of the wavelength of the radiation n11421822 the energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur; "catalysts are said to reduce the energy of activation during the transition phase of a reaction" n11422114 forces acting on airfoils in motion relative to the air (or other gaseous fluids) n11422277 the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity n11422446 apparent increase in aerodynamic lift experienced by an aircraft flying close to the ground n11422597 a cloud of solid or liquid particles in a gas n11422822 the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule; "basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk" n11423028 a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly n11423197 the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller n11423356 a relatively well-defined prevailing wind n11423471 a fan-shaped deposit where a fast flowing stream flattens out n11423607 the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay n11423756 the normal brainwave in the electroencephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed; occurs with a frequency of 8-12 hertz n11423952 an electric current that reverses direction sinusoidally; "In the US most household current is AC at 60 cycles per second" n11424194 the alternation of two or more different forms in the life cycle of a plant or animal n11424400 energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment n11424589 alternation of sexual and asexual generations n11424704 the strength of an electrical current measured in amperes n11424816 an annual formation of wood in plants as they grow n11424938 wind in the upper atmosphere blowing above but in the opposite direction from the trade winds n11425088 an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object; "the cinema relies on apparent motion"; "the succession of flashing lights gave an illusion of movement" n11425401 a physical phenomenon associated with the production or transmission of sound n11425580 a physical phenomenon associated with the atmosphere n11425989 the energy released by a nuclear reaction n11426125 nuclear energy regarded as a source of electricity for the power grid (for civilian use) n11426288 (physics) a spectrum of radiation caused by electron transitions within an atom; the series of spectrum lines is characteristic of the element n11426530 the force by which one object attracts another n11426778 (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody n11426914 the force by which bodies repel one another n11427067 the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse n11427241 an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force n11427501 the aurora of the southern hemisphere n11427619 the aurora of the northern hemisphere n11427736 self-induced fluorescence n11427842 an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate; "if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all" n11428023 a column of light (as from a beacon) n11428379 a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation n11428567 a beam of electrons emitted by the cathode of an electrical discharge tube n11428699 radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay n11428862 the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake and alert; occurs with a frequency between 12 and 30 hertz n11429057 the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect n11429238 electric phenomena in animals or plants n11429356 a dry cold north wind in southeastern France n11429458 the pressure exerted by the atmosphere n11429661 the electromagnetic radiation that would be radiated from an ideal black body; the distribution of energy in the radiated spectrum of a black body depends only on temperature and is determined by Planck's radiation law n11429968 the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health; "adult blood pressure is considered normal at 120/80 where the first number is the systolic pressure and the second is the diastolic pressure" n11430483 the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) during the contraction of the left ventricle of the heart n11430659 the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) after the contraction of the heart while the chambers of the heart refill with blood n11430863 the pressure of the circulating blood on the arteries; "arterial pressure is the product of cardiac output and vascular resistance" n11431058 the pressure exerted on the walls of the veins by the circulating blood n11431191 the layer of slower flow of a fluid past a surface n11431302 (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph n11431617 wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale n11431754 a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck" n11432155 a cooling breeze from the sea (during the daytime) n11432262 a slight movement of the air; "there wasn't a breath of air in the room" n11432387 wind moving 1-3 knots; 1 on the Beaufort scale n11432508 wind moving 4-7 knots; 2 on the Beaufort scale n11432632 wind moving 8-12 knots; 3 on the Beaufort scale n11432758 wind moving 13-18 knots; 4 on the Beaufort scale n11432887 wind moving 19-24 knots; 5 on the Beaufort scale n11433013 wind moving 25-31 knots; 6 on the Beaufort scale n11433140 the random motion of small particles suspended in a gas or liquid n11433297 discharge between electrodes creating visible streamers of ionized particles n11433435 the light provided by a burning candle n11433546 an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored n11433698 the reciprocal of capacitance n11433806 a phenomenon associated with surface tension and resulting in the elevation or depression of liquids in capillaries n11434016 a sudden violent change in the earth's surface n11434150 a long period of darkness and extreme cold that scientists predict would follow a full-scale nuclear war; a layer of dust and smoke in the atmosphere would cover the earth and block the rays of the sun; most living organisms would perish n11434448 the gradual movement and formation of continents (as described by plate tectonics) n11434594 the outward force on a body moving in a curved path around another body n11434747 the inward force on a body moving in a curved path around another body n11434899 the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos n11435028 the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons; "the battery needed a fresh charge" n11435358 the electric charge at rest on the surface of an insulated body (which establishes and adjacent electrostatic field) n11435541 electric field associated with static electric charges n11435661 generation of an electric charge on certain crystals (such as tourmaline) as a result of a change in temperature n11435871 having a deficiency of electrons; having a higher electric potential n11436019 having a surplus of electrons; having a lower electric potential n11436163 marks on a glaciated rock caused by the movement of a glacier n11436283 an electrical force linking atoms n11436491 the phenomenon of forming chemical bonds n11436585 (physics) the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid n11436748 a chemical bond that involves sharing a pair of electrons between atoms in a molecule n11436929 a side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule n11437111 a chemical bond consisting of a hydrogen atom between two electronegative atoms (e.g., oxygen or nitrogen) with one side be a covalent bond and the other being an ionic bond n11437344 a chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains an electron to form a negative ion n11437577 high-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes n11437823 a covalent bond in which two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms n11437957 a covalent bond in which both electrons are provided by one of the atoms n11438105 a chemical bond in which electrons are shared over many nuclei and electronic conduction occurs n11438260 the primary linkage of all protein structures; the chemical bond between the carboxyl groups and amino groups that unites a peptide n11438468 that part of the energy in a substance that can be released by a chemical reaction n11438612 a warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies n11438756 a dusty wind from the Sahara that blows toward the western coast of Africa during the winter n11438904 an optical aberration in which the image has colored fringes n11439031 movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels n11439312 circulation that supplies blood to all the body except to the lungs n11439446 circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs n11439566 circulation of blood between the embryo and the yolk sac n11439690 any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible n11439924 a wave of unusually cold weather n11440012 a period of unusually cold weather n11440123 (physics) a force due to the earth's rotation; acts on a body in motion (airplane or projectile) in a rotating reference frame; in a rotating frame of reference Newton's second law of motion can be made to apply if in addition to the real forces acting on a body a Coriolis force and a centrifugal force are introduced n11440521 weather cold enough to cause freezing n11440691 one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object n11440802 an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere n11441077 (cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperature of about 2.725 kelvin n11441416 clouds of particles or gases occurring throughout interstellar space n11441561 radiation coming from outside the solar system n11441707 highly penetrating ionizing radiation of extraterrestrial origin; consisting chiefly of protons and alpha particles; collision with atmospheric particles results in rays and particles of many kinds n11441980 a cloud of dust suspended in the air n11442073 a large cloud of rubble and dust shaped like a mushroom and rising into the sky after an explosion (especially of a nuclear bomb) n11442298 a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeoric material in space n11442524 wind blowing across the path of a ship or aircraft n11442630 a warm dry wind that blows down the northern slopes of the Alps n11442752 an oppressively hot southerly wind from the Sahara that blows across Egypt in the spring n11442894 a strong hot dry wind that blows in winter from the deserts of southern California toward the Pacific Coast n11443057 a very strong wind; "rain and high winds covered the region" n11443173 wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft n11443283 a wind caused by the downward motion of cold air n11443409 wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft n11443532 a flow of electricity through a conductor; "the current was measured in amperes" n11443721 a violent rotating windstorm n11443929 the circulation of cytoplasm within a cell n11444038 light during the daytime n11444117 the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism; "the animal died a painful death" n11444371 phenomenon that occurs when a metal is being heated and there is a sudden slowing in the rate of temperature increase; slowing is caused by a change in the internal crystal structure of the metal n11444643 the organic phenomenon of rotting n11444816 (biology) release of material by splitting open of an organ or tissue; the natural bursting open at maturity of a fruit or other reproductive body to release seeds or spores or the bursting open of a surgically closed wound n11445187 the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person in deep dreamless sleep; occurs with high voltage and low frequency (1 to 4 hertz) n11445395 the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating n11445564 loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales n11445753 the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin; "exfoliation is increased by sunburn" n11445960 the main vein of ore in a deposit n11446067 a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks n11446242 atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold n11446459 condensation of moisture on a cold surface; "the cold glasses were streaked with sweat" n11446598 passage of blood cells (especially white blood cells) through intact capillary walls and into the surrounding tissue n11446771 pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions n11446934 when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands n11447153 an electric current that flows in one direction steadily n11447319 an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes n11447532 a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out n11447691 a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific n11447851 a force that moves something along n11448013 a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air n11448153 a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand; "it was the kind of duster not experienced in years" n11448343 a wind from the east n11448475 a wind from the northwest n11448593 a strong wind from the southwest n11448714 a strong wind from the southeast n11448835 potential energy that is stored when a body is deformed (as in a coiled spring) n11449002 a physical phenomenon involving electricity n11449419 the product of voltage and current n11449561 the power output of a generator or power plant n11449658 a field of force surrounding a charged particle n11449784 heating of an insulator by a high-frequency electric field n11449907 a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons n11450453 electricity produced by chemical action n11450566 energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor; "they built a car that runs on electricity" n11450869 radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge n11451310 an electromagnetic wave generated by oscillations in an electric circuit n11451442 the entire frequency range of electromagnetic waves n11451944 spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a self-luminous source n11452079 any source of usable power; "the DOE is responsible for maintaining the energy policy" n11452218 (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs; "energy can take a wide variety of forms" n11452750 a definite stable energy that a physical system can have; used especially of the state of electrons in atoms or molecules; "according to quantum theory only certain energy levels are possible" n11453016 (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second) n11453210 the energy equivalent to the mass of a particle at rest in an inertial frame of reference; equal to the rest mass times the square of the speed of light n11453420 (physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force; "work equals force times distance" n11453735 a secondary phenomenon that is a by-product of another phenomenon n11453860 a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory n11454042 (neurophysiology) phenomenon that occurs when two or more neural impulses that alone are not enough to trigger a response in a neuron combine to trigger an action potential n11454310 am unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection) n11454470 an unintended electric discharge (as over or around an insulator) n11454591 the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land; "plains fertilized by annual inundations" n11454953 flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer n11455092 a sudden local flood of great volume and short duration n11455236 a wall of water rushing ahead of the flood; "we were lucky to be safe when the floodheads hit" n11455386 (Biblical) the great deluge that is said in the Book of Genesis to have occurred in the time of Noah; it was brought by God upon the earth because of the wickedness of human beings n11455695 a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges n11455901 (ecology) a community of organisms where each member is eaten in turn by another member n11456083 (ecology) a hierarchy of food chains with the principal predator at the top; each level preys on the level below n11456273 (ecology) a community of organisms where there are several interrelated food chains n11456462 moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities n11456615 a mirage in the Strait of Messina (attributed to the Arthurian sorcerer Morgan le Fay) n11456760 the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it n11457057 an imaginary line in a field of force; direction of the line at any point is the direction of the force at that point n11457283 a line of force in an electrical field n11457392 a line of force in a magnetic field n11457496 precipitation in very small drops n11457586 the presence of groups of closely spaced spectrum lines observed in the atomic spectrum of certain elements; "the fine structure results from slightly different energy levels" n11457841 the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace) n11457944 a storm in which violent winds are drawn into the column of hot air rising over a severely bombed area n11458102 light emitted during absorption of radiation of some other (invisible) wavelength n11458314 droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground n11458514 a large mass of fog on the sea (as seen from a distance) n11458624 (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity; "force equals mass times acceleration" n11459200 a form of lightning that moves rapidly in a zigzag path with one end divided (fork-like) n11459369 a pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground n11459538 the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another n11459748 one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light n11459907 conversion of the information encoded in a gene first into messenger RNA and then to a protein n11460063 the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice n11460281 the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) n11460488 (meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses n11460728 the front of an advancing mass of warmer air n11460829 the front of an advancing mass of colder air n11460962 a cold front along which squalls or thunderstorms are likely n11461080 (meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft n11461268 warming that results when solar radiation is trapped by the atmosphere; caused by atmospheric gases that allow sunshine to pass through but absorb heat that is radiated back from the warmed surface of the earth n11461563 the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer n11461684 upthrust of ground or pavement caused by the freezing of moist soil n11461825 a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale n11462013 wind moving 32-38 knots; 7 on the Beaufort scale n11462152 wind moving 39-46 knots; 8 on the Beaufort scale n11462276 wind moving 47-54 knots; 9 on the Beaufort scale n11462401 wind moving 55-63 knots; 10 on the Beaufort scale n11462526 a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning n11462951 a storm blowing from the northeast n11463073 electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength n11463265 light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas n11463371 the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface n11463544 a steady even light without flames n11463647 illumination of the night sky in urban areas n11463746 a stroke of luck n11463895 good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries n11464027 a field of force surrounding a body of finite mass n11464143 (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface; "the more remote the body the less the gravity"; "the gravitation between two bodies is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them"; "gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love"--Albert Einstein n11464784 the gravity of the sun; "solar gravity creates extreme pressures and temperatures" n11464926 smoke created by the firing of guns n11465017 a strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust" n11465297 a violent gusty wind n11465425 a blast of wind laden with sand n11465530 precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents n11465688 a storm during which hail falls n11465775 a greyish light (as at dawn or dusk or in dim interiors) n11465888 atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility n11466043 a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature n11466337 energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earth n11466458 condition in which the cells of one tissue can survive in the presence of cells of another tissue; "a successful graft or transplant requires a high degree of histocompatibility" n11466701 a period of unusually high temperatures n11466834 an extremely hot day n11466909 oppressively hot and humid weather n11467018 a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale) n11467202 electricity produced by water power n11467318 the lagging of an effect behind its cause; especially the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing magnetic field n11467543 a dense winter fog containing ice particles n11467650 a storm with freezing rain that leaves everything glazed with ice n11467786 the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised n11467996 the striking of a light beam on a surface; "he measured the angle of incidence of the reflected light" n11468172 an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current n11468442 generation of electromotive forces in each other by two adjacent circuits n11468578 generation of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit by changing the current in that circuit; usually measured in henries n11468763 (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force n11468973 the tendency of a body to resist angular acceleration n11469108 (physics) the rate of change of the angular velocity of a rotating body n11469265 (physics) the rate of change of the angular position of a rotating body; usually expressed in radians per second or radians per minute n11469481 electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves n11469691 the spectrum of infrared radiation n11469827 reciprocal reflection between two reflecting surfaces; "there was interreflection between the two surfaces of the lens" n11470008 propulsion by means of the discharge of a jet of fluid toward the rear n11470139 a high-speed high-altitude airstream blowing from west to east near the top of the troposphere; has important effects of the formation of weather fronts n11470348 electric current; "when the wiring was finished they turned on the juice" n11470492 the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its motion n11470621 the heat required for a fluid substance to break up into simpler constituents n11470765 the heat evolved or absorbed during the formation of one mole of a substance from its component elements n11470933 the heat evolved or absorbed when one mole of a substance is dissolved in a large volume of a solvent n11471097 heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at a constant temperature and pressure n11471359 heat liberated by a unit mass of gas at its boiling point as it condenses into a liquid; "the heat of condensation is equal to the heat of vaporization" n11471578 heat absorbed by a unit mass of a solid at its melting point in order to convert the solid into a liquid at the same temperature; "the heat of fusion is equal to the heat of solidification" n11471828 heat liberated by a unit mass of liquid at its freezing point when it solidifies n11471977 heat absorbed by a unit mass of material when it changes from a solid to a gaseous state n11472131 heat absorbed by a unit mass of a material at its boiling point in order to convert the material into a gas at the same temperature n11472352 the heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance one degree centigrade n11472503 a ray that produces a thermal effect n11472612 a wave of unusually hot weather n11472699 the beam of a car's headlights that provides distant illumination n11472820 a ray of infrared radiation; produces a thermal effect (as from an infrared lamp) n11472960 light from a lamp n11473033 an easterly wind in the western Mediterranean area n11473138 the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever n11473291 the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones; "there is no life on the moon" n11473488 characteristic life processes and phenomena of living organisms; "the biology of viruses" n11473685 life sustained in the presence of air or oxygen n11473807 a series of stages through which an organism passes between recurrences of a primary stage n11473954 (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window" n11474637 a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum n11474774 an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources; extremely bright extremely short (less than a msec) electrical flashes forming a huge ring (up to 400 km diameter) in the ionosphere n11475067 atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward n11475279 abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light n11475476 a spectrum in which energy is concentrated at particular wavelengths; produced by excited atoms and ions as they fall back to a lower energy level n11475682 the force experienced by a point charge moving along a wire that is in a magnetic field; the force is at right angles to both the current and the magnetic field; "the Lorentz force can be used to suspend a current-carrying object between two magnets" n11475992 atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves) n11476231 electrical discharges in the atmosphere n11476430 light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures n11476619 luminescence produced by physiological processes (as in the firefly) n11476767 luminescence resulting from a chemical reaction as the oxidation of luciferin in fireflies n11476939 the energy associated with visible light n11477041 the magnetic field of a planet; the volume around the planet in which charged particles are subject more to the planet's magnetic field than to the solar magnetic field n11477269 the magnetic field of the sun n11477384 the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle n11477582 a field that represents the energy lost from the radiator to space n11477710 a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations n11477921 a vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system n11478171 (physics) vibration produced by resonance n11478299 an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation n11478514 the resonance absorption of a gamma ray by a nucleus identical to the nucleus that emitted the gamma ray n11478682 resonance of electrons or atoms or molecules or nuclei to radiation frequencies as a result of space quantization in a magnetic field n11478898 resonance of protons to radiation in a magnetic field n11479058 attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force n11479368 magnetism produced by an electric current; "electromagnetism was discovered when it was observed that a copper wire carrying an electric current can magnetize pieces of iron or steel near it" n11479640 magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature n11479816 phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet n11480091 a phenomenon in ferrites where there can be incomplete cancellation of antiferromagnetic arranged spins giving a net magnetic moment n11480284 phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed n11480521 materials like aluminum or platinum become magnetized in a magnetic field but it disappears when the field is removed n11480698 a physical phenomenon associated with the equilibrium or motion of objects n11480930 mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium; "falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them" n11481209 very high frequency sound; used in ultrasonography n11481334 the path followed by an object moving through space n11481487 the trajectory of an object in free flight n11481627 (spaceflight) a trajectory that passes close to a planetary body in order to gain energy from its gravitational field n11481824 the amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles n11482013 energy in a mechanical form n11482140 warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt; "they welcomed the spring thaw" n11482312 a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data n11482579 the sun visible at midnight (inside the Arctic or Antarctic Circles) n11482706 a thin fog with condensation near the ground n11482873 a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter n11482985 a turning force produced by an object acting at a distance (or a measure of that force) n11483179 given two equal and opposite forces, the product of the force and the distance between them n11483354 the moment of a dipole n11483472 the dipole moment in an electric dipole n11483580 (physics) a current loop gives rise to a magnetic field characteristic of a magnetic dipole; "An orbiting electron in an atom will have a magnetic dipole moment" n11483829 the torque exerted on a magnet or dipole when it is placed in a magnetic field n11483990 a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode n11484260 an especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding) n11484375 an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects n11484570 a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter n11484741 any wind that changes direction with the seasons n11484861 a ray of moonlight n11484975 the light of the Moon; "moonlight is the smuggler's enemy"; "the Moon was bright enough to read by" n11485186 the light of the stars n11485264 a sudden emergence of the sun from behind clouds n11485367 the rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind" n11485582 a ray of sunlight n11485681 a beam of light generated by a laser n11485774 the beam of a car's headlights that provides illumination for a short distance n11485907 a collimated flow of particles (atoms or electrons or molecules) n11486049 a beam of ions moving in the same direction at the same speed n11486178 (physiology) the normal degeneration and death of living cells (as in various epithelial cells) n11486381 a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival n11486708 the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) n11486983 localized death of muscle cell fibers n11487078 death when respiration and other reflexes are absent; consciousness is gone; organs can be removed for transplantation before the heartbeat stops n11487298 radiation of neutrons (as by a neutron bomb) n11487424 a circle of light around the sun or moon n11487533 a luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere n11487732 a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals; "two or more parhelia are usually seen at once" n11487950 a wind that blows from the north n11488160 the use of a nuclear reactor either to produce electricity to power an engine (as in a nuclear submarine) or to directly heat a propellant (as in nuclear rockets) n11488387 the steady flow of surface ocean water in a prevailing direction n11488601 (oceanography) a warm ocean current that flows along the equator from the date line and south off the coast of Ecuador at Christmas time n11488828 a more intense El Nino that occurs every few years when the welling up of cold nutrient-rich water does not occur; kills plankton and fish and affects weather patterns n11489070 any of the ocean currents that flow westward at the equator n11489230 an equatorial current that flows west across the Pacific just north of the equator n11489383 an equatorial current that flows west across the Pacific just south of the equator n11489536 a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico northward through the Atlantic Ocean n11489686 a warm ocean current that flows northeastwardly off the coast of Japan into the northern Pacific ocean n11489878 a cold ocean current that flows north along the Pacific Coast of South America before turning west n11490058 the phenomenon of not permitting the passage of electromagnetic radiation n11490257 opacity to light n11490335 opacity to X-rays or other radiation n11490463 an optical phenomenon that results in a false or deceptive visual impression n11490638 a physical phenomenon related to or involving light n11490934 a heavy thick yellow fog n11491026 a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased n11491194 electricity generated by light or affected by light n11491308 electricity produced by mechanical pressure on certain crystals (notably quartz or Rochelle salt); alternatively, electrostatic stress produces a change in the linear dimensions of the crystal n11491619 the phenomenon of different colors appearing when certain crystals are viewed from different directions n11491816 (biology) the appearance of two or more distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms n11492014 the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration n11492240 a loss of polarity or polarization n11492388 (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences) n11492643 (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences) n11492833 (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound n11493083 (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms n11493266 (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on n11493452 (genetics) genetic variation in a DNA sequence that occurs when a single nucleotide in a genome is altered; SNPs are usually considered to be point mutations that have been evolutionarily successful enough to recur in a significant proportion of the population of a species n11493827 the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts n11494076 the electrical response of the central nervous system produced by an external stimulus; "he measured evoked potentials with an electroencephalogram" n11494287 the potential difference between the two sides of the membrane of a nerve cell when the cell is not conducting an impulse n11494472 the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its position; stored energy n11494638 the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist) n11494935 the pressure exerted by a gas n11495041 the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure" n11495607 the pressure exerted by a fluid; "a head of steam" n11495708 atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer n11495822 the air pressure maintained in an air-tight compartment (as in an aircraft) n11495964 a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure; "the overpressure of the blast kills by lethal concussion" n11496157 the atmospheric pressure reduced by a formula to the pressure at sea level n11496296 the pressure at a given point in a liquid measured in terms of the vertical height of a column of the liquid needed to produce the same pressure n11496503 pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor; "glaucoma can result from increased intraocular pressure" n11496746 pressure that keeps oil on the moving parts of an internal-combustion engine n11496881 (physical chemistry) the pressure exerted by a solution necessary to prevent osmosis into that solution when it is separated from the pure solvent by a semipermeable membrane n11497173 the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave n11497378 the difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that point n11497586 the predominant wind direction; "the prevailing wind is from the southwest" n11497777 a propelling force n11497888 a short light gust of air n11498040 the force used in pulling; "the pull of the moon"; "the pull of the current" n11498203 the force used in pushing; "the push of the water on the walls of the tank"; "the thrust of the jet engines" n11498461 (mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body; "every action has an equal and opposite reaction" n11498679 reaction propulsion using stored oxygen for combustion; used where there is insufficient atmospheric oxygen n11498850 propulsion that results from the ejection at high velocity of a mass of gas to which the vehicle reacts with an equal and opposite momentum n11499091 energy that is transmitted in the form of (electromagnetic) radiation; energy that exists in the absence of matter n11499284 energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles n11499510 a stream of atomic or subatomic particles that may be charged positively (e.g. alpha particles) or negatively (e.g. beta particles) or not at all (e.g. neutrons) n11499817 an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between 0.5 cm to 30,000 m n11500122 a radio wave that is reflected back to earth by the ionosphere or a communications satellite; permits transmission around the curve of the earth's surface n11500349 a sky wave that is reflected by the ionosphere n11500458 a radio wave propagated on or near the earth's surface n11500570 a radio wave used to transmit and receive messages n11500679 a distribution of ions as shown by a mass spectrograph or a mass spectrometer n11500816 the part of the electromagnetic spectrum corresponding to microwaves n11500968 the entire spectrum of electromagnetic frequencies used for communications; includes frequencies used for radio and radar and television n11501230 a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal n11501381 water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere n11501649 a drop of rain n11501737 a storm with rain n11501864 a violent rainstorm near the time of an equinox n11501988 a short rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning n11502102 a heavy rain n11502322 very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower n11502497 a brief period of precipitation; "the game was interrupted by a brief shower" n11502695 (biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape; "molecular recognition drives all of biology, for instance, hormone and receptor or antibody-antigen interactions or the organization of molecules into larger biologically active entities" n11503060 the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface n11503287 the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another n11503482 splitting a ray into two parallel rays polarized perpendicularly n11503644 any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion n11503813 a material's capacity to conduct electricity; measured as the reciprocal of electrical resistance n11503968 a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms n11504225 the ohmic resistance of a conductor n11504313 opposition to the flow of electric current resulting from inductance and capacitance (rather than resistance) n11504478 opposition to the flow of sound through a surface; acoustic resistance is the real component of acoustic impedance and acoustic reactance is the imaginary component n11504750 (physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance) n11504898 the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid n11505057 the increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound n11505210 the retarding force of air friction on a moving object n11505318 (medicine) an immunological response that refuses to accept substances or organisms that are recognized as foreign; "rejection of the transplanted liver" n11505546 the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored; "the annual rejuvenation of the landscape" n11505769 the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together n11505952 (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture n11506167 a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby n11506349 (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle n11506549 an association between genes in sex chromosomes that makes some characteristics appear more frequently in one sex than in the other n11506738 (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves; "the shear changed the quadrilateral into a parallelogram" n11507000 a transient shower of meteors when a meteor swarm enters the earth's atmosphere n11507174 a radio wave with a wavelength less than 100 meters (a frequency greater than 3 megahertz) n11507321 a radio wave with a wavelength between 100 and 1000 meters (a frequency between 300 kilohertz and 3000 kilohertz) n11507511 a radio wave with a wavelength longer than a kilometer (a frequency below 300 kilohertz) n11507655 a violent hot sand-laden wind on the deserts of Arabia and North Africa n11507797 the tendency of high-frequency alternating current to distribute near the surface of a conductor n11507951 partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow) n11508092 a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas n11508303 a stifling cloud of smoke n11508382 precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals n11508578 a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that); "he had to close the window against the flurries"; "there was a flurry of chicken feathers" n11508808 an arctic atmospheric condition with clouds over snow produce a uniform whiteness and objects are difficult to see; occurs when the light reflected off the snow equals the light coming through the clouds n11509066 a crystal of snow n11509204 light wispy precipitation that evaporates before it reaches the ground (especially when the lower air is low in humidity) n11509377 small crystals of ice n11509570 a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds n11509697 energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy; "the amount of energy falling on the earth is given by the solar constant, but very little use has been made of solar energy" n11509968 incident solar radiation n11510067 radiation from the sun n11510223 a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference n11510411 large eruptions of luminous hydrogen gas that rise thousands of kilometers above the chromosphere n11510571 a stream of protons moving radially from the sun n11510714 the distribution of energy as a function of frequency for a particular sound source n11510896 the average sound spectrum for the human voice n11511004 a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field n11511176 a large bright spot on the sun's photosphere occurring most frequently in the vicinity of sunspots n11511327 a bright spot on a planet n11511405 a wind from the south n11511523 electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field n11511765 a change (usually undesired) in the waveform of an acoustic or analog electrical signal; the difference between two measurements of a signal (as between the input and output signal); "heavy metal guitar players use vacuum tube amplifiers to produce extreme distortion" n11512144 distortion that occurs when the output signal does not have a linear relation to the input signal n11512331 the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality; "our ukuleles have been designed to have superior sound and projection"; "a prime ingredient of public speaking is projection of the voice" n11512650 the passage of electricity through a conductor n11512818 the transmission of heat or electricity or sound n11512992 the movement of a wave through a medium n11513179 change in the apparent frequency of a wave as observer and source move toward or away from each other n11513357 (astronomy) a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding n11513631 all the points just reached by a wave as it propagates n11513761 an optical aberration resulting in a distorted image n11513880 (economics) any indirect effect of public expenditure n11514008 sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation n11514171 a squall advancing along a front that forms a definite line n11514288 electrical signals produced by unwanted sources (atmospherics or receiver noise or unwanted transmitters) n11514462 electricity produced by friction n11514559 a flow of electric charge n11514672 electricity produced by heat (as in a thermocouple) n11514805 (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body; "the intensity of stress is expressed in units of force divided by units of area" n11515051 (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body; "the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear" n11515325 (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces n11515526 the degree of tension or stress at which something breaks n11515644 too much strain n11515734 light that streams; "streamers of flames" n11515849 light from a torch or torches n11515935 the diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon but its rays are refracted by the atmosphere of the earth n11516113 (physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons n11516439 an interaction between charged elementary particles that is intermediate in strength between the strong and weak interactions; mediated by photons n11516659 a weak interaction between particles that results from their mass; mediated by gravitons n11516819 (physics) the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons n11517041 the most powerful tornado which can create enormously devastating damage; "supertwisters are fortunately rare" n11517210 (physics) an interaction between elementary particles involving neutrinos or antineutrinos that is responsible for certain kinds of radioactive decay; mediated by intermediate vector bosons n11517494 a force over an area produced by a pressure difference n11517656 atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily appearance of the sun n11517776 atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily disappearance of the sun n11517898 a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset n11517999 a phenomenon at the surface of a liquid caused by intermolecular forces n11518168 surface tension at the surface separating two non-miscible liquids n11518330 the straight line configuration of 3 celestial bodies (as the sun and earth and moon) in a gravitational system n11518494 (literary) a violent wind; "a tempest swept over the island" n11518645 rising current of warm air n11518743 an electric current produced between two electrodes as a result of electrons emitted by thermionic emission n11518915 the normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed and drowsy; occurs with low frequency and low amplitude n11519121 a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder n11519253 a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning n11519450 a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground n11519702 a twisting force n11519799 an unpredictable phenomenon; "it's a toss-up whether he will win or lose" n11519949 steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator; "they rode the trade winds going west" n11520120 winds blowing from west to east and lying above the trade winds in the tropics n11520271 a cold dry wind that blows south out of the mountains into Italy and the western Mediterranean n11520435 the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata n11520619 permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation n11520821 pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits three different colors when viewed from three different directions n11520989 unstable flow of a liquid or gas n11521145 a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans n11521267 flow in which the velocity at any point varies erratically n11521404 turbulent water with swells of considerable size; "heavy seas" n11521534 a sea in which the waves are running directly against the course of the ship n11521665 flow of a gas or liquid in which the velocity at any point is relatively steady n11521824 nonturbulent streamline flow in parallel layers (laminae) n11521940 radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays n11522206 a ray of artificial ultraviolet light from a sunray lamp n11522325 the spectrum of ultraviolet radiation n11522448 a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle) n11522649 a strong upward air current n11522730 a strong downward air current n11522815 relatively weak attraction between neutral atoms and molecules arising from polarization induced in each particle by the presence of other particles n11523031 the pressure exerted by a vapor; often understood to mean saturated vapor pressure (the vapor pressure of a vapor in contact with its liquid form) n11523256 a reflected optical image (as seen in a plane mirror) n11523369 the distribution of colors produced when light is dispersed by a prism n11523538 the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts n11523736 the force that produces magnetic flux n11523839 (biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms n11524110 the phenomena associated with volcanic activity n11524213 the power to do work that is latent in a head of water n11524324 a tornado passing over water and picking up a column of water and mist n11524451 a persistent and widespread unusual weather condition (especially of unusual temperatures); "a heat wave" n11524662 the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "they were hoping for good weather"; "every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception"; "the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow" n11525303 violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements); "they felt the full fury of the elements" n11525480 wind that blows from west to east n11525614 the winds from the west that occur in the temperate zones of the Earth n11525779 a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth n11525955 air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; "trees bent under the fierce winds"; "when there is no wind, row"; "the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere" n11526894 power derived from the wind (as by windmills) n11527014 a storm consisting of violent winds n11527177 electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target n11527386 the scattering of X rays by the atoms of a crystal; the diffraction pattern shows structure of the crystal n11527556 a luminous tract in the sky; a reflection of sunlight from cosmic dust in the plane of the ecliptic; visible just before sunrise and just after sunset n11527767 the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide); "the boat headed into the chop" n11527967 the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) n11528225 the apparent displacement of an object as seen from two different points that are not on a line with the object n11528427 the phenomenon in which light is scattered by very small particles in its path; it makes a beam of light visible; the scattered light is mainly blue n11528636 the parallax of a celestial body using two points in the earth's orbit around the sun as the baseline n11528841 the heliocentric parallax of a star n11528939 the parallax of a celestial body using two points on the surface of the earth as the earth rotates n11529158 the maximum parallax observed when the celestial body is at the horizon n11529295 a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity n11529441 the angle subtended by the mean equatorial radius of the Earth at a distance of one astronomical unit n11529603 (botany) the taxonomic kingdom comprising all living or extinct plants n11530008 microscopic plants; bacteria are often considered to be microflora n11530149 a cell that is a structural and functional unit of a plant n11530283 a rigid layer of polysaccharides enclosing the membrane of plant and prokaryotic cells; maintains the shape of the cell and serves as a protective barrier n11530512 a cultivated plant that is grown commercially on a large scale n11530715 a plant that is native to a certain limited area; "it is an endemic found only this island" n11530860 an organism that produces its own food by photosynthesis n11530990 a plant that does not bear flowers n11531090 a young plant or a small plant n11531193 a wild uncultivated plant (especially a wild apple or crabapple tree) n11531334 a plant that tends to climb and on occasion can grow like a vine n11531457 used only in former classifications: comprising what is now considered a heterogeneous assemblage of flowerless and seedless organisms: algae; bacteria; fungi; lichens n11531701 any of a group of cryptogamic organisms consisting principally of a thallus and thus showing no differentiation into stem and root and leaf n11531916 any of various plant parts that resemble buttons n11532017 a plant body without true stems or roots or leaves or vascular system; characteristic of the thallophytes n11532194 thin crusty lichen thallus; adheres closely to or is embedded in the surface on which it grows n11532351 a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom n11532547 the hood or cap covering the calyx of certain plants: e.g., the California poppy n11532682 cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi n11532816 mature fruiting body of an ascomycetous fungus n11533026 small asexual fruiting body resembling a cushion or blister consisting of a mat of hyphae that is produced on a host by some fungi n11533212 the fruiting body of a basidiomycete which bears its spores on special cells n11533365 outer layer of the spore-bearing organ in many fungi n11533472 an ascocarp having the spore-bearing layer of cells (the hymenium) on a broad disklike receptacle n11533622 a cuplike ascocarp in many lichens and ascomycetous fungi n11533772 closed spore-bearing structure of some fungi (especially Aspergillaceae and Erysiphaceae) from which spores are released only by decay or disintegration n11533999 a part of a plant (e.g., a leaf) that has been modified to provide protection for insects or mites or fungi n11534161 an organ or body resembling a stalk; especially the outgrowth of the thallus of certain lichens on which the ascocarp is borne n11534360 stalk of a moss capsule n11534434 in former classifications: comprising plants with a vascular system including ferns and fern allies as well as seed plants n11534677 the order of plants n11536087 any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value n11536230 a plant suitable for growing in a flowerpot (especially indoors) n11536369 any flowerless plant such as a fern (pteridophyte) or moss (bryophyte) in which growth occurs only at the tip of the main stem n11536567 a plant that reproduces or is reproduced by apomixis n11536673 a plant that lives in or on water n11536778 a division of nonflowering plants characterized by rhizoids rather than true roots and having little or no organized vascular tissue and showing alternation of generations between gamete-bearing forms and spore-bearing forms; comprises true mosses (Bryopsida) and liverworts (Hepaticopsida) and hornworts (Anthoceropsida) n11537327 any of numerous plants of the division Bryophyta n11537506 tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants n11537665 a family of mosses n11537886 a genus of mosses n11538123 hornworts: in some classification systems included in the class Hepaticopsida n11538341 hornworts; liverworts having a thalloid gametophyte; in some classification systems included in the class Hepaticopsida n11538582 hornworts n11538716 hornworts n11538820 liverworts with slender hornlike capsules n11538935 true mosses: bryophytes having leafy rather than thalloid gametophytes: comprises orders Andreaeales; Bryales; Dicranales; Eubryales; Sphagnales n11539289 a moss in which the main axis is terminated by the archegonium (and hence the capsule) n11539467 a moss having the archegonium or antheridium on a short side branch rather than the main stalk n11539675 comprises a single genus: Andreaea n11539825 brown or blackish Alpine mosses having a dehiscent capsule with 4 longitudinal slits n11540000 category used in some classification systems for mosses having the spore case separated from the capsule wall by a hollow intercellular space n11540230 widely distributed order of mosses with erect gametophores and sporophytes at the tips of stems n11540439 mosses having costate leaves and long-stalked capsules with cleft peristome n11540631 type genus of Dicranaceae n11540747 mosses with perennial erect gametophores and stems with rows of leaves and drooping capsules n11540970 a family of acrocarpous mosses n11541111 type genus of the Bryaceae: mosses distinguished by mostly erect and tufted gametophytes and symmetrical short-necked capsules n11541322 family of erect mosses with club-shaped paraphyses and the hexagonal cells of the upper leaf surface; sometimes treated as a subfamily of Bryaceae n11541579 mosses similar to those of genus Bryum but larger n11541713 coextensive with the genus Sphagnum; in some classifications isolated in a separate subclass n11541919 a large genus constituting the order Sphagnales: atypical mosses of temperate bogs with leaves that can hold much water n11542137 any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat n11542341 liverworts: comprises orders Anthocerotales; Jungermanniales; Marchantiales; Sphaerocarpales n11542640 any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses n11542920 large order of chiefly tropical liverworts n11543105 moss-like liverwort with tiny scalelike leaves; usually epiphytic n11543264 comprising the leafy members of the order Jungermanniales n11543429 liverworts with gametophyte differentiated internally n11543602 liverworts with prostrate and usually dichotomously branched thalli n11543792 type genus of Marchantiaceae; liverworts that reproduce asexually by gemmae and have stalked antheridiophores n11544015 a common liverwort n11544131 small order sometimes included in the order Jungermanniales n11544314 liverworts with bilaterally symmetrical gametophytes; sometimes placed in the order Jungermanniales n11544540 type genus of Sphaerocarpaceae; liverworts with small many-lobed usually orbicular thallus n11544769 containing all the vascular plants that do not bear seeds: ferns, horsetails, club mosses, and whisk ferns; in some classifications considered a subdivision of Tracheophyta n11545214 genus of Carboniferous fossil ferns n11545350 Carboniferous fossil fern characterized by a regular arrangement of the leaflets resembling a comb n11545524 plants having vascular tissue and reproducing by spores n11545714 any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores n11547562 pteridophytes of other classes than Filicopsida n11547737 an asexual reproductive cell n11547855 a small usually single-celled asexual reproductive body produced by many nonflowering plants and fungi and some bacteria and protozoans and that are capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion; "a sexual spore is formed after the fusion of gametes" n11548465 a sexually produced fungal spore borne on a basidium n11548594 a small asexual spore that develops inside the cell of some bacteria and algae n11548728 a nonmotile spore of red algae n11548870 thick-walled asexual resting spore of certain fungi and algae n11549009 an asexually produced fungal spore formed on a conidiophore n11549138 a specialized fungal hypha that produces conidia n11549245 a thick-walled sexual spore that develops from a fertilized oosphere in some algae and fungi n11549391 a gamete; used especially of lower plants n11549487 a spore of certain algae or fungi that lies dormant; may germinate after a prolonged period n11549638 a chlamydospore that develops in the last stage of the life cycle of the rust fungus n11549779 one of the four asexual spores produced within a sporangium n11549895 an asexual spore of some algae and fungi that moves by means of flagella n11550022 the asexual spore of ferns that resembles dust; once thought to be seeds and to make the possessor invisible n11550205 organs of fruiting (especially the reproductive parts of ferns and mosses) n11550340 fleshy spore-bearing inner mass of e.g. a puffball or stinkhorn n11550474 spore-bearing layer of cells in certain fungi containing asci or basidia n11550620 flask-shaped asexual structure containing conidia n11550725 specialized leaf branch in certain aquatic ferns that encloses the sori or clusters of sporangia n11550890 a small leafy outgrowth at the base of a leaf or its stalk; usually occurring in pairs and soon shed n11551044 an undifferentiated part of a perianth that cannot be distinguished as a sepal or a petal (as in lilies and tulips) n11551211 seed plants; comprises the Angiospermae (or Magnoliophyta) and Gymnospermae (or Gymnospermophyta); in some classification systems Spermatophyta is coordinate with Pteridophyta (spore producing plants having vascular tissue and roots) and Bryophyta (spore producing plants lacking vascular tissue and roots) n11551659 in former classification systems: one of two major plant divisions, including all seed-bearing plants; superseded by the division Spermatophyta n11551898 in former classification systems: one of two major plant divisions, including all plants that do not bear seeds: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi n11552133 formerly recognized taxonomic group including all flowerless and seedless plants that reproduce by means of spores: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi n11552386 plant that reproduces by means of seeds not spores n11552594 young plant or tree grown from a seed n11552686 any seed plant yielding balsam n11552806 (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year n11552976 (botany) a plant having a life cycle that normally takes two seasons from germination to death to complete; flowering biennials usually bloom and fruit in the second season n11553240 (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more n11553419 a plant originally cultivated but now growing wild n11553522 a plant that grows in a moist habitat n11553634 a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously n11553763 a family of gymnosperms n11554175 a genus of gymnosperms n11555413 family of flowering plants having a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seed n11556187 family of monocotyledonous plants of the subclass Liliidae; mostly herbs usually with petaloid sepals and petals and compound pistils n11556857 genus of flowering plants having a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seed n11561228 genus of monocotyledonous plants comprising mostly herbs having usually petaloid sepals and petals and compound pistils n11562747 family of flowering plants having two cotyledons (embryonic leaves) in the seed which usually appear at germination n11564258 family of dicotyledonous flowering plants regarded as among the most primitive of extant angiosperms n11564734 family of mostly woody dicotyledonous flowering plants with flowers often unisexual and often borne in catkins n11565040 family of relatively early dicotyledonous plants including mostly flowers n11565385 family of more or less advanced dicotyledonous trees and shrubs and herbs n11566230 family of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs n11566682 a family of dicotyledonous plants n11567411 genus of flowering plants having two cotyledons (embryonic leaves) in the seed which usually appear at germination n11571907 genus of dicotyledonous flowering plants regarded as among the most primitive of extant angiosperms n11573173 genus of mostly woody relatively primitive dicotyledonous flowering plants with flowers often unisexual and often borne in catkins n11573660 genus of relatively early dicotyledonous plants including mostly flowers n11575425 genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous trees and shrubs and herbs n11579418 genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs n11585340 a genus of dicotyledonous plants n11590783 includes lichen families n11592146 includes lichen genera n11594676 the order of fungi n11595312 plants having naked seeds not enclosed in an ovary; in some systems considered a class (Gymnospermae) and in others a division (Gymnospermophyta); comprises three subdivisions (or classes): Cycadophytina (class Cycadopsida) and Gnetophytina (class Gnetopsida) and Coniferophytina (class Coniferopsida); in some classifications the Coniferophytina are divided into three groups: Pinophytina (class Pinopsida) and Ginkgophytina (class Ginkgopsida) and Taxophytina (class Taxopsida) n11596108 plants of the class Gymnospermae having seeds not enclosed in an ovary n11596344 an ancestral fossil type from which modern gymnosperms are thought to have derived n11596486 gymnospermous flowering plants; supposed link between conifers and angiosperms; in some systems classified as a class (Gnetopsida) and in others as a subdivision (Gnetophytina or Gnetophyta) n11596845 chiefly tropical or xerophytic woody plants; practically unknown as fossils but considered close to the ancestral line of angiosperms n11597126 plants having small unisexual flowers and fleshy or winged fruit: in some classifications includes the genera Ephedra and Welwitschia as well as genus Gnetum n11597396 type genus of the Gnetaceae; small trees or shrubs usually with climbing jointed stems and terminal spikes of flowers with orange-red seeds clustered in rough cones n11597657 small tropical tree with tiered branches and divaricate branchlets having broad glossy dark green leaves; exploited for its edible young leaves and seeds that provide a fine flour n11597924 ephedras: in some classifications included in the Gnetaceae n11598100 a genus of African evergreen shrubs characterized by thick leaves and white flowers n11598287 a shrub that is cultivated by Arabs for its leaves which are chewed or used to make tea n11598452 type and sole genus of Ephedraceae: tropical and subtropical evergreen shrubby or creeping plants native to dry and inhospitable regions n11598686 jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds n11598886 Chinese ephedra yielding ephedrine n11598991 in some classifications included in the Gnetaceae n11599165 type and sole genus of Welwitschiaceae n11599324 curious plant of arid regions of southwestern Africa having a yard-high and yard-wide trunk like a turnip with a deep taproot and two large persistent woody straplike leaves growing from the base; living relic of a flora long disappeared; some may be 700-5000 years old n11599694 palmlike gymnosperms: includes the surviving order Cycadales and several extinct orders; possibly not a natural group; in some systems considered a class (Cycadopsida) and in others a subdivision (Cycadophytina or Cycadophyta) n11600139 primitive tropical gymnosperms abundant in the Mesozoic, now reduced to a few scattered tropical forms n11600372 any tropical gymnosperm of the order Cycadales; having unbranched stems with a crown of fernlike leaves n11600671 ancient palmlike plants closely related to ferns in that fertilization is by means of spermatozoids n11600900 type genus of Cycadaceae: genus of widely distributed Old World evergreen tropical trees having pinnate leaves and columnar stems covered with persistent bases of old leaves n11601177 dwarf palmlike cycad of Japan that yields sago n11601333 southeastern Indian cycad with palmlike foliage n11601487 a family of cycads often included in the family Cycadaceae: zamias n11601757 genus of small evergreen tropical and subtropical American cycads n11601918 any of various cycads of the genus Zamia; among the smallest and most verdant cycads n11602091 small tough woody zamia of Florida and West Indies and Cuba; roots and half-buried stems yield an arrowroot n11602304 small genus of Mexican cycads; sometimes classified in family Cycadaceae n11602478 a small cycad of the genus Ceratozamia having a short scaly woody trunk and fernlike foliage and woody cones; Mexico n11602671 small genus of arborescent cycads of Mexico and Central America; sometimes classified in family Cycadaceae n11602873 any cycad of the genus Dioon; handsome palmlike cycads with robust crowns of leaves and rugged trunks n11603045 genus of arborescent African cycads; sometimes classified in family Cycadaceae n11603246 any of numerous cycads of the genus Encephalartos having stout cylindrical trunks and a terminal crown of long often spiny pinnate leaves n11603462 South African cycad; the farinaceous pith of the fruit used as food n11603630 genus of large evergreen Australian cycads; sometimes classified in family Cycadaceae n11603835 any treelike cycad of the genus Macrozamia having erect trunks and pinnate leaves and large cones with sometimes edible nuts; Australia n11604046 large attractive palmlike evergreen cycad of New South Wales n11604225 fossil gymnospermous plants of the Carboniferous n11604393 a family of fossil gymnospermous plants of the Carboniferous n11604576 type of the Bennettitales n11604698 extinct gymnosperms most of Carboniferous to Jurassic: seed ferns and allies n11604904 fossil gymnospermous trees or climbing plants from the Devonian: seed ferns n11605147 used in some classification systems: a group of extinct fossil gymnosperms coextensive with the order Cycadofilicales n11605396 genus of fossil seed ferns of the Carboniferous n11605542 an extinct seed-producing fernlike plant of the order Cycadofilicales (or group Pteridospermae) n11605708 cone-bearing gymnosperms dating from the Carboniferous period; most are substantial trees; includes the classes Pinopsida (subdivision Pinophytina) and Ginkgopsida (subdivision Ginkgophytina) and Taxopsida (subdivision Taxophytina) which in turn include the surviving orders Coniferales and Taxales (yews) and sometimes Ginkgoales as well as extinct orders such as Cordaitales (of the Carboniferous and Permian) n11606379 extinct plants having tall arborescent trunks comparable to or more advanced than cycads; known from the Pennsylvanian period; probably extinct since the Mesozoic era n11606661 chiefly Paleozoic plants; Cordaites is the chief and typical genus n11606846 tall Paleozoic trees superficially resembling modern screw pines; structurally intermediate in some ways between cycads and conifers n11607071 most conifers: in some systems classified as a class (Pinopsida) and in others as a subdivision (Pinophytina); used in some classifications for one of five subdivisions of Gymnospermophyta n11607392 profusely branching and chiefly evergreen trees and some shrubs having narrow or needlelike leaves n11607739 a family of Pinaceae n11608055 type genus of the Pinaceae: large genus of true pines n11608250 a coniferous tree n11608885 straight-grained durable and often resinous white to yellowish timber of any of numerous trees of the genus Pinus n11609122 pine lumber with many knots; used especially for paneling and furniture n11609251 soft white wood of white pine trees n11609362 hard yellowish wood of a yellow pine n11609475 any of several low-growing pines of western North America n11609684 any of several pinons bearing edible nutlike seeds n11609862 a small two-needled or three-needled pinon of Mexico and southern Texas n11610047 small compact two-needled pinon of southwestern United States; important as a nut pine n11610215 pinon of southwestern United States having solitary needles and often many stems; important as a nut pine n11610437 two-needled or three-needled pinon mostly of northwestern California coast n11610602 very small tree similar to Rocky mountain pinon but having a single needle per fascicle; similar to Parry's pinyon in range n11610823 five-needled pinon of southern California and northern Baja California having (sometimes three-needled or four-needled showing hybridization from Pinus californiarum) n11611087 large two-needled pine of southeastern United States with light soft wood n11611233 large two-needled timber pine of southeastern Europe n11611356 large three-needled pine of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada; closely related to the pond pine n11611561 large three-needled pine of sandy swamps of southeastern United States; needles longer than those of the northern pitch pine n11611758 medium-sized two-needled pine of southern Europe having a spreading crown; widely cultivated for its sweet seeds that resemble almonds n11612018 large five-needled European pine; yields cembra nuts and a resinous exudate n11612235 the seed of the Swiss pine n11612349 low shrubby pine of central Europe with short bright green needles in bunches of two n11612575 small slow-growing pine of western United States similar to the bristlecone pine; chocolate brown bark in plates and short needles in bunches of 5; crown conic but becoming rough and twisted; oldest plant in the world growing to 5000 years in cold semidesert mountain tops n11612923 any of several five-needled pines with white wood and smooth usually light grey bark when young; especially the eastern white pine n11613219 tall-growing pine of eastern North America; bark is brown with longitudinal fissures when mature; valued as a timber tree n11613459 tall pine of western North America with stout blue-green needles; bark is grey-brown with rectangular plates when mature n11613692 medium-size pine of northwestern Mexico; bark is dark brown and furrowed when mature n11613867 western North American pine with long needles and very flexible limbs and dark-grey furrowed bark n11614039 small pine of western North America; having smooth grey-white bark and soft brittle wood; similar to limber pine n11614250 any of various pines having yellow wood n11614420 common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature n11614713 tall symmetrical pine of western North America having long blue-green needles in bunches of 3 and elongated cones on spreading somewhat pendulous branches; sometimes classified as a variety of ponderosa pine n11615026 shrubby two-needled pine of coastal northwestern United States; red to yellow-brown bark fissured into small squares n11615259 tall subspecies of lodgepole pine n11615387 tall spreading three-needled pine of southeastern United States having reddish-brown fissured bark and a full bushy upper head n11615607 slender medium-sized two-needled pine of eastern North America; with yellow-green needles and scaly grey to red-brown fissured bark n11615812 any of several pines that prefer or endure moist situations such as loblolly pine or longleaf pine n11615967 large three-needled pine of southeastern United States having very long needles and gnarled twisted limbs; bark is red-brown deeply ridged; an important timber tree n11616260 large pine of southern United States having short needles in bunches of 2-3 and red-brown bark when mature n11616486 pine of eastern North America having long needles in bunches of two and reddish bark n11616662 medium large two-needled pine of northern Europe and Asia having flaking red-brown bark n11616852 common small shrubby pine of the eastern United States having straggling often twisted or branches and short needles in bunches of 2 n11617090 tall California pine with long needles in bunches of 3, a dense crown, and dark brown deeply fissured bark n11617272 small slow-growing upland pine of western United States (Rocky Mountains) having dense branches with fissured rust-brown bark and short needles in bunches of 5 and thorn-tipped cone scales; among the oldest living things some over 4500 years old n11617631 a small two-needled upland pine of the eastern United States (Appalachians) having dark brown flaking bark and thorn-tipped cone scales n11617878 medium-sized three-needled pine of the Pacific coast of the United States having a prominent knob on each scale of the cone n11618079 pine native to Japan and Korea having a wide-spreading irregular crown when mature; grown as an ornamental n11618290 large Japanese ornamental having long needles in bunches of 2; widely planted in United States because of its resistance to salt and smog n11618525 medium-sized five-needled pine of southwestern California having long cylindrical cones n11618750 larches n11618861 any of numerous conifers of the genus Larix all having deciduous needlelike leaves n11619136 wood of a larch tree n11619227 medium-sized larch of Canada and northern United States including Alaska having a broad conic crown and rust-brown scaly bark n11619455 tall larch of western North America have pale green sharply pointed leaves and oblong cones; an important timber tree n11619687 medium-sized larch of the Rocky Mountains; closely related to Larix occidentalis n11619845 tall European tree having a slender conic crown, flat needlelike leaves, and hairy cone scales n11620016 medium-sized larch of northeastern Russia and Siberia having narrowly conic crown and soft narrow bright-green leaves; used in cultivation n11620248 one species: golden larch n11620389 Chinese deciduous conifer resembling a larch with golden yellow leaves n11620560 true firs n11620673 any of various evergreen trees of the genus Abies; chiefly of upland areas n11620912 nonresinous wood of a fir tree n11621029 any of various true firs having leaves white or silvery white beneath n11621281 medium to tall fir of western North America having a conic crown and branches in tiers; leaves smell of orange when crushed n11621547 tall timber tree of central and southern Europe having a regular crown and grey bark n11621727 medium to tall fir of central to western United States having a narrow erect crown and soft wood n11621950 medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees n11622184 small fast-growing but short-lived fir of southern Alleghenies similar to balsam fir but with very short leaves n11622368 lofty fir of the Pacific coast of northwestern America having long curving branches and deep green leaves n11622591 medium-tall timber tree of the Rocky Mountains having a narrowly conic to columnar crown n11622771 a pyramidal fir of southwestern California having spiny pointed leaves and cone scales with long spines n11622988 true cedars n11623105 any cedar of the genus Cedrus n11623304 durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests n11623556 fragrant reddish wood of any of various red cedar trees n11623685 wood of a pencil cedar tree; used for making pencils n11623815 cedar of Lebanon and northwestern Syria that attains great age and height n11623967 tall East Indian cedar having spreading branches with nodding tips; highly valued for its appearance as well as its timber n11624192 tall Algerian evergreen of Atlas mountains with blue-green leaves; widely planted as an ornamental n11624367 a genus of temperate and Arctic evergreen trees (see spruce) n11624531 any coniferous tree of the genus Picea n11624840 light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork n11625003 tall pyramidal spruce native to northern Europe having dark green foliage on spreading branches with pendulous branchlets and long pendulous cones n11625223 medium-sized spruce of California and Oregon having pendulous branches n11625391 tall spruce of Rocky Mountains and British Columbia with blue-green needles and acutely conic crown; wood used for rough lumber and boxes n11625632 medium-sized spruce of northeastern North America having short blue-green leaves and slender cones n11625804 small spruce of boggy areas of northeastern North America having spreading branches with dense foliage; inferior wood n11626010 tall spruce of northern Europe and Asia; resembles Norway spruce n11626152 a large spruce that grows only along the northwestern coast of the United States and Canada; has sharp stiff needles and thin bark; the wood has a high ratio of strength to weight n11626409 evergreen tree of the Caucasus and Asia Minor used as an ornamental having pendulous branchlets n11626585 tall spruce with blue-green needles and dense conic crown; older trees become columnar with lower branches sweeping downward n11626826 medium-sized spruce of eastern North America; chief lumber spruce of the area; source of pulpwood n11627028 hemlock; hemlock fir; hemlock spruce n11627168 an evergreen tree n11627364 soft coarse splintery wood of a hemlock tree especially the western hemlock n11627512 common forest tree of the eastern United States and Canada; used especially for pulpwood n11627714 medium-sized evergreen of southeastern United States having spreading branches and widely diverging cone scales n11627908 large evergreen of western United States; wood much harder than Canadian hemlock n11628087 tall evergreen of western North America; commercially important timber tree n11628284 douglas fir; closely related to genera Larix and Cathaya n11628456 tall evergreen timber tree of western North America having resinous wood and short needles n11628678 strong durable timber of a douglas fir n11628793 lofty douglas fir of northwestern North America having short needles and egg-shaped cones n11629047 douglas fir of California having cones 4-8 inches long n11629211 one species; related to Pseudotsuga and Larix n11629354 Chinese evergreen conifer discovered in 1955; not yet cultivated elsewhere n11629501 cypresses and junipers and many cedars n11630017 any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars n11630351 type genus of Cupressaceae n11630489 any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones n11630890 wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus n11631159 small sometimes shrubby tree native to California; often used as an ornamental; in some classification systems includes the pygmy cypress and the Santa Cruz cypress n11631405 rare small cypress native to northern California; sometimes considered the same species as gowen cypress n11631619 rare California cypress taller than but closely related to gowen cypress and sometimes considered the same species n11631854 Arizona timber tree with bluish silvery foliage n11631985 relatively low wide-spreading endemic on Guadalupe Island; cultivated for its bluish foliage n11632167 tall California cypress endemic on Monterey Bay; widely used for ornament as well as reforestation and shelterbelt planting n11632376 tall spreading evergreen found in Mexico having drooping branches; believed to have been introduced into Portugal from Goa n11632619 tall Eurasian cypress with thin grey bark and ascending branches n11632794 a genus of gymnosperm n11632929 evergreen of Tasmanian mountains having sharp-pointed leaves that curve inward n11633116 one species; formerly included in genus Libocedrus n11633284 a small South American evergreen having coppery bark and pretty foliage n11633459 evergreen monoecious coniferous trees or shrubs: cypress pines n11633633 any of several evergreen trees or shrubs of Australia and northern New Caledonia n11633863 Australian cypress pine having globular cones n11633999 Australian tree with small flattened scales as leaves and numerous dark brown seed; valued for its timber and resin n11634243 small tree or shrub of southern Australia n11634393 Australian cypress pine with fibrous inner bark n11634526 tall evergreens of western North America and eastern Asia; formerly included in genus Libocedrus n11634736 tall tree of the Pacific coast of North America having foliage like cypress and cinnamon-red bark n11634970 a genus of Chamaecyparis n11635152 slow-growing medium-sized cedar of east coast of the United States; resembles American arborvitae n11635433 large timber tree of western North America with trunk diameter to 12 feet and height to 200 feet n11635709 the wood of the Port Orford cedar tree n11635830 tall evergreen of the Pacific coast of North America often cultivated for ornament n11636068 Japanese cedar; sugi n11636204 tall evergreen of Japan and China yielding valuable soft wood n11636389 junipers n11636566 coniferous shrub or small tree with berrylike cones n11636835 berrylike fruit of a plant of the genus Juniperus especially the berrylike cone of the common juniper n11637015 any of several junipers with wood suitable for making pencils n11637247 small juniper found east of Rocky Mountains having a conic crown, brown bark that peels in shreds, and small sharp needles n11637482 ornamental densely pyramidal juniper of Bermuda; fairly large for a juniper n11637659 tropical African timber tree with fragrant wood n11637810 juniper of swampy coastal regions of southeastern United States; similar to eastern red cedar n11637991 procumbent or spreading juniper n11638109 densely branching shrub or small tree having pungent blue berries used to flavor gin; widespread in northern hemisphere; only conifer on coasts of Iceland and Greenland n11638378 a procumbent variety of the common juniper n11638525 low to prostrate shrub of Canada and northern United States; bronzed purple in winter n11638698 small tree of western Texas and mountains of Mexico having spreading branches with drooping branchlets n11638902 cypresses that resemble cedars n11639084 any of several attractive trees of southwestern South America and New Zealand and New Caledonia having glossy evergreen leaves and scented wood n11639306 New Zealand timber tree resembling the cypress n11639445 evergreen tree of New Zealand resembling the kawaka n11639609 coniferous trees; traditionally considered an independent family though recently included in Cupressaceae in some classification systems n11639863 genus of deciduous conifers comprising both living and fossil forms; 1 extant species: dawn redwood of China; variously classified as member of Pinaceae or Taxodiaceae n11640132 large fast-growing Chinese monoecious tree having flat bright-green deciduous leaves and small globular cones; commonly cultivated in United States as an ornamental; known as a fossil before being discovered in China n11640471 redwoods; until recently considered a genus of a separate family Taxodiaceae n11640645 either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae n11640898 the soft reddish wood of either of two species of sequoia trees n11641034 lofty evergreen of United States coastal foothills from Oregon to Big Sur; it flourishes in wet, rainy, foggy habitats n11641275 giant sequoias; sometimes included in the genus Sequoia; until recently placed in the Taxodiaceae n11641494 extremely lofty evergreen of southern end of western foothills of Sierra Nevada in California; largest living organism n11641788 bald cypress; swamp cypress n11641963 common cypress of southeastern United States having trunk expanded at base; found in coastal swamps and flooding river bottoms n11642243 smaller than and often included in the closely related Taxodium distichum n11642430 cypress of river valleys of Mexican highlands n11642622 Mexico's most famous tree; a giant specimen of Montezuma cypress more than 2,000 years old with a girth of 165 feet at Santa Maria del Tule; "some say the Tule tree is the world's largest single biomass" n11642912 sandarac tree n11643022 large coniferous evergreen tree of North Africa and Spain having flattened branches and scalelike leaves yielding a hard fragrant wood; bark yields a resin used in varnishes n11643354 a brittle and faintly aromatic translucent resin used in varnishes n11643506 durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of the cathedral at Cordova, Spain) n11643684 red cedar n11643835 any of several Asian and North American conifers of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis n11644046 large valuable arborvitae of northwestern United States n11644226 small evergreen of eastern North America having tiny scalelike leaves on flattened branchlets n11644462 Asiatic shrub or small tree widely planted in United States and Europe; in some classifications assigned to its own genus n11644712 one species; has close similarity to genus Thuja n11644872 slow-growing medium-large Japanese evergreen used as an ornamental n11645041 a genus of keteleeria n11645163 Asiatic conifers resembling firs n11645271 tall evergreen cone-bearing trees of South America and Australia with broad leathery leaves; in some classifications included in the Pinaceae n11645590 newly discovered (1994) pine thought to have been long extinct; Australia; genus and species names not yet assigned n11645783 a genus of the araucaria family n11645914 any of several tall South American or Australian trees with large cones and edible seeds n11646167 large Chilean evergreen conifer having intertwined branches and bearing edible nuts n11646344 evergreen of Australia and Norfolk Island in the South Pacific n11646517 very tall evergreen of New Caledonia and the New Hebrides similar to norfolk island pine n11646694 Australian conifer bearing two-inch seeds tasting like roasted chestnuts; among the aborigines the tree is hereditary property protected by law n11646955 pine of Australia and New Guinea; yields a valuable light even-textured wood n11647131 kauri pine n11647306 any of various trees of the genus Agathis; yield dammar resin n11647548 white close-grained wood of a tree of the genus Agathis especially Agathis australis n11647703 tall timber tree of New Zealand having white straight-grained wood n11647868 native to the Moluccas and Philippines; a source of dammar resin n11648039 Australian timber tree resembling the kauri but having wood much lighter in weight and softer n11648268 New Zealand tree with glossy leaves and scaly reddish-brown bark n11648428 a family of Cephalotaxaceae n11648617 the genus of Cephalotaxus (see plum-yews) n11648776 any of several evergreen trees and shrubs of eastern Asia resembling yew and having large seeds enclosed in a fleshy envelope; sometimes cultivated as ornamentals n11649012 nutmeg-yews n11649150 California evergreen having a fruit resembling a nutmeg but with a strong turpentine flavor n11649359 rare small evergreen of northern Florida; its glossy green leaves have an unpleasant fetid smell when crushed n11649597 a family of Phyllocladaceae n11649749 celery pine n11649878 Australasian evergreen conifer having a graceful head of foliage resembling celery that is composed of phyllodes borne in the axils of scalelike leaves n11650160 medium tall celery pine of Tasmania n11650307 medium tall celery pine of New Zealand n11650430 small shrubby celery pine of New Zealand n11650558 any of various trees having yellowish wood or yielding a yellow extract n11650759 any of various gymnospermous trees having yellow wood n11650919 any of various angiospermous trees having yellow wood n11651133 the yellow wood of any of various yellowwood trees n11651259 gymnosperms with simple persistent needlelike or scalelike leaves n11651731 evergreen trees or shrubs; sometimes classified as member of the family Taxaceae n11652039 any evergreen in the southern hemisphere of the genus Podocarpus having a pulpy fruit with one hard seed n11652217 West Indian evergreen with medium to long leaves n11652376 large Australian tree with straight-grained yellow wood that turns brown on exposure n11652578 South African tree or shrub having a rounded crown n11652753 erect or shrubby tree of Africa having ridged dark grey bark and rigid glossy medium to long leaves n11652966 low wide-spreading coniferous shrub of New Zealand mountains n11653126 valuable timber tree of New Zealand yielding hard reddish wood used for furniture and bridges and wharves n11653323 dioecious evergreen trees or shrubs; equatorial to southern and southeastern Africa: yellowwood; similar to trees or genus Podocarpus n11653570 medium-sized tree of South Africa n11653728 evergreen coniferous shrubs or trees of New Zealand to Malaysia and Philippines n11653904 New Zealand evergreen valued for its light easily worked wood n11654124 Australasian evergreen trees or shrubs n11654293 tall New Zealand timber tree n11654438 New Zealand silver pine of conical habit with long slender flexuous branches; adapted to cold wet summers and high altitudes n11654667 sickle pines: dioecious evergreen tropical trees and shrubs having sickle-shaped leaves; similar to Dacrycarpus in habit; Malaysia and Philippines to New Guinea and New Caledonia n11654984 small tropical rain forest tree of Indonesia and Malaysia n11655152 a rain forest tree or shrub of New Caledonia having a conic crown and pale green sickle-shaped leaves; host species for the rare parasite yew n11655407 dioecious trees or shrubs of New Zealand; similar in habit to Dacrydium n11655592 New Zealand shrub n11655764 genus of dioecious evergreen trees of New Zealand and Tasmania; similar to genus Dacrydium n11655974 timber tree of New Zealand having shiny white wood n11656123 Tasmanian timber tree with yellow aromatic wavy-grained wood used for carving and ship building; sometimes placed in genus Dacrydium n11656380 small usually shrubby conifers n11656549 about the hardiest Podocarpaceae species; prostrate spreading shrub similar to mountain rimu; mountains of southern Chile n11656771 low-growing to prostrate shrub with slender trailing branches; New Zealand n11656974 2 species of small evergreen shrubs of Australia and Tasmania n11657153 small shrub or Tasmania having short stiff branches n11657314 small genus of Asian evergreen trees having columnar crowns and distinguished by leaves lacking a midrib; eastern Asia including India and Philippines and New Guinea n11657585 medium-sized tree having glossy lanceolate leaves; southern China to Taiwan and southern Japan n11657763 one species: parasite yew n11657904 rare and endangered monoecious parasitic conifer of New Caledonia; parasitic on Falcatifolium taxoides n11658104 mostly dioecious evergreen conifers; leaves are softer than in Podocarpus n11658331 New Zealand conifer used for lumber; the dark wood is used for interior carpentry n11658544 conifer of Australia and New Zealand n11658709 South American evergreen tree or shrub n11658872 small genus of tropical evergreen dioecious shrubs or trees of Oceania and tropical South America n11659068 one species: Prince Albert's yew n11659248 small yew having attractive foliage and partially weeping branches cultivated as an ornamental; mountains of southern Chile n11659500 one species n11659627 a large fast-growing monoecious tropical evergreen tree having large glossy lanceolate leaves; of rain forests of Sumatra and Philippines to northern Queensland n11659909 family comprising a single genus that until recently was considered part of Taxodiaceae n11660121 type and sole genus of Sciadopityaceae; Japanese umbrella pines n11660300 tall evergreen having a symmetrical spreading crown and needles growing in whorls that resemble umbrellas at ends of twigs n11660537 yews: in some systems classified as a class (Taxopsida) and in others as a subdivision (Taxophytina) used in some classifications for one of five subdivisions of Gymnospermophyta n11660848 coextensive with the family Taxaceae: yews n11660979 sometimes classified as member of order Taxales n11661207 yews n11661372 any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs having red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves n11661707 wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows n11661909 predominant yew in Europe; extraordinarily long-lived and slow growing; one of the oldest species in the world n11662128 small or medium irregularly branched tree of the Pacific coast of North America; yields fine hard close-grained wood n11662371 shrubby hardy evergreen of China and Japan having lustrous dark green foliage; cultivated in the eastern United States n11662585 small bushy yew of northern Florida having spreading branches and very narrow leaves n11662764 a gymnosperm genus having one species: New Caledonian yew n11662937 large yew native to New Caledonia; cultivated in eastern Australia and New Zealand and Hawaii n11663136 one species n11663263 yew of southeastern China, differing from the Old World yew in having white berries n11663449 ginkgos: in some systems classified as a class and in others as a subdivision; used in some classifications for one of five subdivisions of Gymnospermophyta n11663813 coextensive with the family Ginkgoaceae: plants that first appeared in the Permian and now represented by a single surviving species; often included in Coniferales n11664090 constituting the order Ginkgoales; includes the genus Ginkgo and extinct forms n11664301 sole surviving genus of the Ginkgoaceae n11664418 deciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds; exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree n11664677 used in former classifications to include all ferns and flowering plants and divided into the three classes Filicinae and Gymnospermae and Angiospermae n11664929 comprising flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary; in some systems considered a class (Angiospermae) and in others a division (Magnoliophyta or Anthophyta) n11665372 plants having seeds in a closed ovary n11665648 tree bearing fruit enclosed in a shell or involucre or husk n11665781 comprising seed plants that produce an embryo with paired cotyledons and net-veined leaves; divided into six (not always well distinguished) subclasses (or superorders): Magnoliidae and Hamamelidae (considered primitive); Caryophyllidae (an early and distinctive offshoot); and three more or less advanced groups: Dilleniidae; Rosidae; Asteridae n11666854 flowering plant with two cotyledons; the stem grows by deposit on its outside n11667112 a group of families of trees and shrubs and herbs having well-developed perianths and apocarpous ovaries and generally regarded as the most primitive extant flowering plants; contains 36 families including Magnoliaceae and Ranunculaceae; sometimes classified as a superorder n11667562 comprising seed plants that produce an embryo with a single cotyledon and parallel-veined leaves: includes grasses and lilies and palms and orchids; divided into four subclasses or superorders: Alismatidae; Arecidae; Commelinidae; and Liliidae n11668117 a monocotyledonous flowering plant; the stem grows by deposits on its inside n11668340 one of four subclasses or superorders of Monocotyledones; comprises about 500 species in 14 families of aquatic and semiaquatic herbs n11668573 one of four subclasses or superorder of Monocotyledones; comprises about 6400 species in 5 families of trees and shrubs and terrestrial herbs and a few free-floating aquatics including: Palmae; Araceae; Pandanaceae and Lemnaceae n11668952 one of four subclasses or superorders of Monocotyledones; comprises about 19,000 species in 25 families of mostly terrestrial herbs especially of moist places including: Cyperaceae; Gramineae; Bromeliaceae; and Zingiberaceae n11669335 reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts n11669786 a diminutive flower (especially one that is part of a composite flower) n11669921 a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms n11672269 a flower that blooms in a particular way; "a night bloomer" n11672400 wild or uncultivated flowering plant n11674019 flower having no petals n11674105 a shortened compact cluster of flowers so arranged that the whole gives the effect of a single flower as in clover or members of the family Compositae n11674332 the flowering part of a plant or arrangement of flowers on a stalk n11674603 small flower with a flat strap-shaped corolla usually occupying the peripheral rings of a composite flower n11674798 a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence n11674914 a partially opened flower n11675025 the bud of a rose n11675096 the male reproductive organ of a flower n11675245 the part of the stamen that contains pollen; usually borne on a stalk n11675404 the crown of the stamen in plants of the genus Asclepias n11675537 the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant n11675738 a coherent mass of pollen grains (as in orchids) n11675842 the parts of a plant involved in its reproduction n11676500 the female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of ovary and style and stigma n11676743 the enlarged receptacle in which the pistil is borne n11676850 the stalk of a pistil that raises it above the receptacle n11676963 consists of one carpel n11677045 consists of two or more fused carpels n11677144 a sterile vestigial pistil remaining in a staminate flower n11677259 (botany) the narrow elongated part of the pistil between the ovary and the stigma n11677485 an enlargement at the base of the style in some Umbelliferae n11677603 the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil n11677743 a simple pistil or one element of a compound pistil n11677902 a slender stalk that furnishes an axis for a carpel n11678010 the stalk of a corn plant n11678123 the stalk of a stamen n11678199 the stalk of a plant ovule or seed n11678299 the stalk of a leaflet n11678377 a carpel with one seed; one of a pair split apart at maturity n11678493 the scar on certain seeds marking its point of attachment to the funicle n11678635 the organ that bears the ovules of a flower n11678768 a small body that contains the female germ cell of a plant; develops into a seed after fertilization n11679085 basal part of a plant ovule opposite the micropyle; where integument and nucellus are joined n11679250 central part of a plant ovule; contains the embryo sac n11679378 minute opening in the wall of an ovule through which the pollen tube enters n11679528 a partly inverted ovule turned back 90 degrees on its stalk n11679652 a completely inverted ovule turned back 180 degrees on its stalk n11679779 a curved ovule with the micropyle almost touching the funiculus n11679909 a completely straight ovule with the micropyle at the apex n11680032 a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass n11680277 a pore in the outer wall of a spore or pollen grain through which the germ tube or pollen tube makes its exit on germination n11680457 (botany) a slender tubular outgrowth from a spore in germination n11680596 (botany) a slender tubular outgrowth from a pollen grain when deposited on the stigma for a flower; it penetrates the style and conveys the male gametes to the ovule n11680838 that part of the ovary of a flowering plant where the ovules form n11680995 arrangement of the ovules in the placenta and of the placentas in the ovary n11681255 where one or few ovules develop at the top of a simple or compound ovary n11681393 ovules are borne at or around the center of a compound ovary on an axis formed from joined septa n11681554 where one or few ovules develop at the base of a simple or compound ovary n11681692 where ovules develop on a central column in a compound ovary lacking septa or with septa at base only n11681865 with ovules on thin extensions of the placentae into a compound ovary n11682003 with ovules borne on the wall along the ventral suture of a simple ovary n11682166 where ovules develop on the wall or slight outgrowths of the wall forming broken partitions within a compound ovary n11682349 protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants n11682512 nutritive tissue surrounding the embryo within seeds of flowering plants n11682659 small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual n11682842 cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts n11683105 the seed-producing cone of a fir tree n11683216 the seed-producing cone of a cypress tree n11683331 the seed-producing cone of a pine tree n11683443 a partition or wall especially in an ovary n11683556 the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts n11683747 the shell around the kernel of a nut n11683838 a gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar n11683989 a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa n11684264 the ripened and variously modified walls of a plant ovary n11684499 outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits as the skin of a peach or grape n11684654 the middle layer of a pericarp n11684739 the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed; "you should remove the stones from prunes before cooking" n11685091 a small hard seed found in some fruits n11685179 a dry dehiscent seed vessel or the spore-containing structure of e.g. mosses n11685400 a capsule divided into two cells or compartments n11685512 the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant n11685621 narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family Cruciferae n11685766 short broad silique occurring in some cruciferous plants n11685876 (botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule n11686049 a root-like attachment in parasitic plants that penetrates and obtains food from the host n11686195 a reduced or scarcely developed leaf at the start of a plant's life (i.e., cotyledons) or in the early stages of leaf development n11686398 embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants n11686503 (botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium n11686652 the nutritive tissue outside the sac containing the embryo in some seeds n11686780 a plant that bears fruit once and dies n11686912 the spore-producing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations n11687071 the gamete-bearing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations n11687266 the female gametophyte produced by the megaspore of a plant that produces both microspore and megaspores n11687432 a plant structure that produces megaspores n11687553 in non-flowering plants, a sporophyll that bears only megasporangia n11687681 the male gametophyte produced by a microspore n11687789 smaller of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in the pollen sac into a male gametophyte n11687964 a plant structure that produces microspores n11688069 in non-flowering plants, a sporophyll that bears only microsporangia n11688199 larger of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in ovule into a female gametophyte n11688378 primitive cell or group of cells from which a mother cell develops n11688552 a cell formed by the division or budding of another cell; "anthrax grows by dividing into two daughter cells that are generally identical" n11688750 cell from which another cell of an organism (usually of a different sort) develops; "a sperm cell develops from a sperm mother cell" n11688958 cell from which a spore develops n11689054 a female sex organ occurring in mosses, ferns, and most gymnosperms n11689197 hard shiny grey seed of a bonduc tree; used for making e.g. jewelry n11689367 hard pearly seeds of an Asiatic grass; often used as beads n11689483 any of several seeds that yield oil n11689678 the toxic seed of the castor-oil plant; source of castor oil n11689815 seed of cotton plants; source of cottonseed oil n11689957 seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes n11690088 the stone seed of a peach n11690169 the stone seed of a cherry n11690254 the cuplike or ringlike or tubular structure of a flower which bears the sepals and stamens and calyx (as in Rosaceae) n11690455 part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored n11690612 one of the green parts that form the calyx of a flower n11690737 a projection like a chin formed by the sepals and base of the column in some orchids n11690893 a modified leaf that is part of a flower n11691046 (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth; "we cultivate the flower for its corolla" n11691332 (botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower n11691523 (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green n11691857 (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx n11691990 persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry n11692108 a group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus n11692265 collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils n11692604 calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions n11692792 pappus of a thistle consisting of silky featherlike hairs attached to the seed-like fruit of a thistle n11692952 herbs, shrubs and trees: includes families Ranunculaceae; Annonaceae; Berberidaceae; Magnoliaceae; Menispermaceae; Myristicaceae; Nymphaeaceae; Lardizabalaceae; Lauraceae; Calycanthaceae; Ceratophyllaceae; Cercidiphyllaceae n11693566 chiefly tropical trees or shrubs n11693812 type genus of the Annonaceae; tropical American trees or shrubs n11693981 any of several tropical American trees bearing fruit with soft edible pulp n11694300 small tropical American tree bearing round or oblong fruit n11694469 tropical American tree grown in southern United States having a whitish pink-tinged fruit n11694664 small tropical American tree bearing large succulent slightly acid fruit n11694866 small tropical American tree bearing a bristly heart-shaped acid tropical fruit n11695085 tropical American tree bearing sweet pulpy fruit with thick scaly rind and shiny black seeds n11695285 small evergreen tree of tropical America with edible fruit; used chiefly as grafting stock n11695485 pawpaw n11695599 small tree native to the eastern United States having oblong leaves and fleshy fruit n11695813 a genus of Malayan tree n11695974 evergreen Asian tree with aromatic greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil; widely grown in the tropics as an ornamental n11696211 oil distilled from flowers of the ilang-ilang tree; used in perfumery n11696338 genus of tropical trees n11696450 source of most of the lancewood of commerce n11696606 durable straight-grained wood of the lacewood tree; used for building and cabinetwork and tools n11696776 tropical evergreen trees or shrubs; chiefly African n11696935 tropical west African evergreen tree bearing pungent aromatic seeds used as a condiment and in folk medicine n11697158 shrubs or herbs n11697388 large genus of shrubs of temperate zones of New and Old Worlds n11697560 any of numerous plants of the genus Berberis having prickly stems and yellow flowers followed by small red berries n11697802 deciduous shrub of eastern North America whose leaves turn scarlet in autumn and having racemes of yellow flowers followed by ellipsoid glossy red berries n11698042 upright deciduous European shrub widely naturalized in United States having clusters of juicy berries n11698245 compact deciduous shrub having persistent red berries; widespread in cultivation especially for hedges n11698433 blue cohosh n11698562 tall herb of eastern North America and Asia having blue berrylike fruit and a thick knotty rootstock formerly used medicinally n11698895 herbaceous perennials of Mediterranean to India and eastern Asia n11699071 slow-growing creeping plant with semi-evergreen leaves on erect wiry stems; used as ground cover n11699283 evergreen shrubs and small trees of North and Central America and Asia n11699442 ornamental evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having dark green pinnate leaves and racemes of yellow flowers followed by blue-black berries n11699751 small shrub with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers followed by glaucous blue berries n11699915 perennial rhizomatous herbs n11700058 North American herb with poisonous root stock and edible though insipid fruit n11700279 edible but insipid fruit of the May apple plant n11700401 shrubs or small trees having aromatic bark; the eastern United States and eastern Asia n11700676 a magnoliid dicot genus of the family Calycanthaceae including: allspice n11700864 deciduous shrubs having aromatic bark; eastern China; southwestern and eastern United States n11701066 hardy shrub of southeastern United States having clove-scented wood and fragrant red-brown flowers n11701302 straggling aromatic shrub of southwestern United States having fragrant brown flowers n11701492 small genus of Asian deciduous or evergreen shrubs having fragrant flowers: winter sweet n11701698 deciduous Japanese shrub cultivated for its fragrant yellow flowers n11701903 coextensive with the genus Ceratophyllum: hornworts n11702081 constituting the family Ceratophyllaceae: hornworts n11702252 any aquatic plant of the genus Ceratophyllum; forms submerged masses in ponds and slow-flowing streams n11702428 one genus n11702566 one species: katsura tree n11702713 rapidly growing deciduous tree of low mountainsides of China and Japan; grown as an ornamental for its dark blue-green candy-scented foliage that becomes yellow to scarlet in autumn n11702999 thick-stemmed lianas and some shrubs; some have edible fruit n11703205 evergreen monoecious climbers of South America having dark mauve-blue edible berries n11703386 a family of Lauraceae n11703669 any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family n11703935 small evergreen trees or shrubs with aromatic leaves n11704093 small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors n11704401 Asiatic and Australian aromatic trees and shrubs n11704620 large evergreen tree of warm regions whose aromatic wood yields camphor n11704791 tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon n11705052 aromatic bark used as a spice n11705171 Chinese tree with aromatic bark; yields a less desirable cinnamon than Ceylon cinnamon n11705387 aromatic bark of the cassia-bark tree; less desirable as a spice than Ceylon cinnamon bark n11705573 tropical southeast Asian tree with aromatic bark; yields a bark used medicinally n11705776 aromatic bark of Saigon cinnamon used medicinally as a carminative n11705921 aromatic evergreen or deciduous dioecious shrubs or trees of eastern Asia and North America n11706120 used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera n11706325 deciduous shrub of the eastern United States having highly aromatic leaves and bark and yellow flowers followed by scarlet or yellow berries n11706629 avocado n11706761 tropical American tree bearing large pulpy green fruits n11706942 small tree of southern United States having dark red heartwood n11707109 a genus of sassafras n11707229 yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America n11707511 oil from root bark of sassafras trees; used in perfumery and as a disinfectant n11707668 aromatic evergreen trees of Pacific coast n11707827 Pacific coast tree having aromatic foliage and small umbellate flowers followed by olivelike fruit; yields a hard tough wood n11708181 subclass Magnoliidae: genera Liriodendron, Magnolia, and Manglietia n11708442 anise trees: evergreen trees with aromatic leaves n11708658 any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium n11708857 small shrubby tree with purple flowers; found in wet soils of southeastern United States n11709045 small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant n11709205 small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative n11709450 shrubs or trees of North America or Asia having entire evergreen or deciduous leaves; among most ancient of angiosperm genera n11709674 any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms n11710008 dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine n11710136 evergreen tree of southern United States having large stiff glossy leaves and huge white sweet-smelling flowers n11710393 small deciduous tree of eastern North America having creamy white flowers and large leaves in formations like umbrellas at the ends of branches n11710658 small erect deciduous tree with large leaves in coiled formations at branch tips n11710827 American deciduous magnolia having large leaves and fruit like a small cucumber n11710987 large deciduous shrub or tree of southeastern United States having huge leaves in dense false whorls and large creamy flowers tinged purple toward the base n11711289 large deciduous shrub or small tree having large open rosy to purplish flowers; native to Asia; prized as an ornamental in eastern North America n11711537 deciduous shrubby magnolia from Japan having fragrant white starlike flowers blooming before leaves unfold; grown as an ornamental in United States n11711764 shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States n11711971 a genus of flowering tree of the family Magnoliaceae found from Malay to southern China n11712153 tulip trees n11712282 tall North American deciduous timber tree having large tulip-shaped greenish yellow flowers and conelike fruit; yields soft white woods used especially for cabinet work n11712621 light easily worked wood of a tulip tree; used for furniture and veneer n11712827 herbaceous or woody climbers n11713034 climbing herbs n11713164 plant of the family Menispermaceae having red or black fruit with crescent- or ring-shaped seeds n11713370 a woody vine of eastern North America having large oval leaves and small white flowers and purple to blue-black fruits n11713628 climbing plants or shrubs n11713763 woody vine of southeastern United States resembling the common moonseed but having red fruits n11713960 family of aromatic tropical trees with arillate seeds n11714150 type genus of Myristicaceae; tropical Asian evergreen trees with small white or yellow flowers followed by fleshy fruits n11714382 East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace n11714618 dicot aquatic plants n11714853 an aquatic plant of the family Nymphaeaceae n11715207 the type genus of the family Nymphaeaceae; any of a variety of water lilies n11715430 a water lily having large leaves and showy fragrant flowers that float on the water; of temperate and tropical regions n11715678 a water lily with white flowers n11715810 white Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians n11716041 blue Egyptian lotus: held sacred by the Egyptians n11716167 blue lotus of India and southeastern Asia n11716285 spatterdocks n11716422 common water lily of eastern and central North America, having broad leaves and globe-shaped yellow flowers; in sluggish fresh or slightly brackish water n11716698 of flowing waters of the southeastern United States; may form obstructive mats in streams n11716877 a water lily with yellow flowers n11717007 in some classifications considered an independent family of water lilies; comprises the single genus Nelumbo n11717239 sometimes placed in the family Nymphaeaceae: lotuses n11717399 native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers n11717577 water lily of eastern North America having pale yellow blossoms and edible globular nutlike seeds n11717820 in some classifications considered an independent family of water lilies; comprises the genera Cabomba and Brasenia n11718096 alternatively, a member of the family Nymphaeaceae; a small genus of American aquatic plants n11718296 common aquatic plant of eastern North America having floating and submerged leaves and white yellow-spotted flowers n11718521 alternatively, a member of the family Nymphaeaceae n11718681 aquatic plant with floating oval leaves and purple flowers; in lakes and slow-moving streams; suitable for aquariums n11718911 perennial rhizomatous herbs and shrubs; of temperate Europe and North America n11719120 peonies: herbaceous or shrubby plants having showy flowers n11719286 any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers n11719468 a family of Ranunculaceae n11720088 annual, biennial or perennial herbs: buttercup; crowfoot n11720353 any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus n11720643 perennial European buttercup with yellow spring flowers widely naturalized especially in eastern North America n11720891 plant of ponds and slow streams having submerged and floating leaves and white flowers; Europe and North America n11721124 perennial Old World buttercup with golden to sulphur yellow flowers in late spring to early summer; naturalized in North America n11721337 perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles n11721642 semiaquatic Eurasian perennial crowfoot with leaves shaped like spears; naturalized in New Zealand n11721844 small early-flowering buttercup with shiny yellow flowers of western North America n11722036 semiaquatic European crowfoot with leaves shaped like spears n11722199 showy white-flowered perennial of New Zealand n11722342 perennial of western North America n11722466 perennial European herb with long creeping stolons n11722621 annual herb growing in marshy places n11722769 genus of poisonous plants of temperate regions of northern hemisphere with a vaulted and enlarged petal n11722982 any of various usually poisonous plants of the genus Aconitum having tuberous roots and palmately lobed leaves and blue or white flowers n11723227 a poisonous herb native to northern Europe having hooded blue-purple flowers; the dried leaves and roots yield aconite n11723452 poisonous Eurasian perennial herb with broad rounded leaves and yellow flowers and fibrous rootstock n11723655 baneberry n11723770 a plant of the genus Actaea having acrid poisonous berries n11723986 a poisonous berry of a plant of the genus Actaea n11724109 North American perennial herb with alternately compound leaves and racemes of small white flowers followed by bright red oval poisonous berries n11724363 North American herb with white poisonous berries n11724529 annual or perennial herbs n11724660 Eurasian herb cultivated for its deep red flowers with dark centers n11724822 perennial herbs with tuberous roots and beautiful flowers; of north and south temperate regions n11725015 any woodland plant of the genus Anemone grown for its beautiful flowers and whorls of dissected leaves n11725311 silky-foliaged herb of the Rocky Mountains with bluish-white flowers n11725480 common summer-flowering woodland herb of Labrador to Colorado n11725623 a common North American anemone with cylindrical fruit clusters resembling thimbles n11725821 European anemone with solitary white flowers common in deciduous woodlands n11725973 common anemone of eastern North America with solitary pink-tinged white flowers n11726145 thimbleweed of northern North America n11726269 Eurasian herb with solitary nodding fragrant white flowers n11726433 thimbleweed of central and eastern North America n11726569 one species: rue anemone n11726707 woodland flower native to eastern North America having cup-shaped flowers reminiscent of anemone but more delicate n11726925 columbine n11727091 a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains n11727358 columbine of eastern North America having long-spurred red flowers n11727540 columbine of the Rocky Mountains having long-spurred blue flowers n11727738 common European columbine having variously colored (white or blue to purple or red) short-spurred flowers; naturalized in United States n11727976 a genus of Caltha n11728099 swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups n11728350 small genus of perennial herbs of north temperate regions: bugbane n11728530 a plant of the genus Cimicifuga having flowers in long racemes or panicles reported to be distasteful to insects n11728769 bugbane of the eastern United States having erect racemes of white flowers n11728945 North American bugbane found from Maine and Ontario to Wisconsin and south to Georgia n11729142 bugbane of Siberia and eastern Asia having ill-smelling green-white flowers n11729315 large genus of deciduous or evergreen woody vines or erect herbs n11729478 any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers n11729860 erect clematis of Florida having pink to purple flowers n11730015 climber of southern United States having bluish-purple flowers n11730205 clematis of California n11730312 shrubby clematis of the eastern United States having curly foliage n11730458 Chinese clematis with serrate leaves and large yellow flowers n11730602 woody vine of Texas having showy solitary nodding scarlet flowers n11730750 woody vine of the southern United States having purple or blue flowers with leathery recurved sepals n11730933 scandent subshrub of southeastern United States having large red-purple bell-shaped flowers with leathery recurved sepals n11731157 common climber of eastern North America that sprawls over other plants and bears numerous panicles of small creamy white flowers n11731411 vigorous deciduous climber of Europe to Afghanistan and Lebanon having panicles of fragrant green-white flowers in summer and autumn n11731659 climber of northeastern North America having waxy purplish-blue flowers n11731861 small genus of low perennial herbs having yellow rhizomes and white or yellow flowers n11732052 low-growing perennial of North America woodlands having trifoliate leaves and yellow rootstock and white flowers n11732309 plants having flowers resembling the larkspur's but differing from larkspur's in the arrangement of petals; sometimes included in genus Delphinium n11732567 commonly cultivated larkspur of southern Europe having unbranched spikelike racemes of blue or sometimes purplish or pinkish flowers; sometime placed in genus Delphinium n11732857 large genus of chiefly perennial erect branching herbs of north temperate regions some poisonous n11733054 any plant of the genus Delphinium having palmately divided leaves and showy spikes of variously colored spurred flowers; some contain extremely poisonous substances n11733312 any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium n11733424 winter aconite n11733548 small Old World perennial herb grown for its bright yellow flowers which appear in early spring often before snow is gone n11733769 a genus of Helleborus n11733904 any plant of the Eurasian genus Helleborus n11734093 digitate-leaved hellebore with an offensive odor and irritant qualities when taken internally n11734300 European evergreen plant with white or purplish rose-like winter-blooming flowers n11734493 slightly hairy perennial having deep green leathery leaves and flowers that are ultimately purplish-green n11734698 deciduous plant with large deep green pedate leaves and nodding saucer-shaped green flowers n11734872 small genus of perennial herbs of north temperate regions; allied to genus Anemone n11735053 any of several plants of the genus Hepatica having three-lobed leaves and white or pinkish flowers in early spring; of moist and mossy subalpine woodland areas of north temperate regions n11735325 small genus of perennial herbs having rhizomes and palmate leaves and small solitary flowers; of northeastern United States and Japan n11735570 perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves n11735822 tufted perennial herbs of northern hemisphere n11735977 slender erect perennial of eastern North America having tuberous roots and pink-tinged white flowers; resembles meadow rue n11736216 one species: giant buttercup n11736362 spectacular perennial native of wet montane grasslands of Peru; formerly included in genus Ranunculus n11736569 erect annual Eurasian herbs n11736694 any plant of the genus Nigella n11736851 European garden plant having finely cut leaves and white or pale blue flowers n11737009 nigella of Spain and southern France n11737125 herb of the Mediterranean region having pungent seeds used like those of caraway n11737316 includes a group of plants that in some classifications are included in the genus Anemone: pasqueflowers n11737534 any plant of the genus Pulsatilla; sometimes included in genus Anemone n11737752 short hairy perennial with early spring blue-violet or lilac flowers; North America and Siberia n11738063 of western North America n11738203 European perennial having usually violet or white spring flowers n11738378 widely distributed genus of perennial herbs: meadow rue n11738547 any of various herbs of the genus Thalictrum; sometimes rhizomatous or tuberous perennials found in damp shady places and meadows or stream banks; have lacy foliage and clouds of small purple or yellow flowers n11738832 small genus of perennial herbs: false bugbane n11738997 tall perennial of the eastern United States having large basal leaves and white summer flowers n11739199 perennial herbs of north temperate regions: globeflowers n11739365 any of several plants of the genus Trollius having globose yellow flowers n11739530 small family of chiefly tropical shrubs and trees of genera Drimys and Pseudowintera; sometimes included in Magnoliaceae n11739809 shrubs and trees of southern hemisphere having aromatic foliage n11739978 South American evergreen tree yielding winter's bark and a light soft wood similar to basswood n11740208 evergreen shrubs or small trees of Australia and New Zealand n11740414 evergreen shrub or small tree whose foliage is conspicuously blotched with red and yellow and having small black fruits n11740655 coextensive with the family Myricaceae n11740824 constituting the order Myricales n11741010 deciduous aromatic shrubs or small trees n11741175 bog shrub of north temperate zone having bitter-tasting fragrant leaves n11741350 any shrub or small tree of the genus Myrica with aromatic foliage and small wax-coated berries n11741575 evergreen aromatic shrubby tree of southeastern United States having small hard berries thickly coated with white wax used for candles n11741797 deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries n11742003 a fragrant green wax obtained from the wax myrtle and used in making candles n11742175 one species: sweet fern n11742310 deciduous shrub of eastern North America with sweet scented fernlike leaves and tiny white flowers n11742531 coextensive with the genus Leitneria; commonly isolated in a distinct order n11742745 one species: corkwood n11742878 very small deciduous dioecious tree or shrub of damp habitats in southeastern United States having extremely light wood n11743109 tufted herbs resembling grasses: rushes n11743294 grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems n11743570 type genus of the Juncaceae; perennial tufted glabrous marsh plants of temperate regions: rushes n11743772 tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America n11744011 rush of Australia n11744108 low-growing annual rush of damp low-lying ground; nearly cosmopolitan n11744251 tall rush of temperate regions n11744355 rush of the Pacific coast of North America n11744471 tufted wiry rush of wide distribution n11744583 a family of plants n11744859 a genus of plants n11745817 any of various trees or shrubs having mottled or striped wood n11746060 handsomely striped or mottled wood of the zebrawood tree; used especially for cabinetwork n11746224 mostly tropical climbing shrubs or small trees; closely related to Leguminosae n11746419 large genus of tropical trees and shrubs; type genus of the Connaraceae n11746600 tropical American and east African tree with strikingly marked hardwood used in cabinetwork n11746776 a large family of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs bearing bean pods; divided for convenience into the subfamilies Caesalpiniaceae; Mimosaceae; Papilionaceae n11747468 an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae n11748002 the fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attach to one side of the case n11748330 a genus of plants with pods that ripen underground (see peanut) n11748501 widely cultivated American plant cultivated in tropical and warm regions; showy yellow flowers on stalks that bend over to the soil so that seed pods ripen underground n11748811 underground pod of the peanut vine n11748936 genus of prickly shrubs and small trees of the Caribbean region; source of a durable hardwood n11749112 West Indian tree yielding a fine grade of green ebony n11749273 wood of the granadilla tree used for making musical instruments especially clarinets n11749462 a genus of Centrolobium n11749603 Brazilian tree with handsomely marked wood n11749742 tropical American trees: tonka beans n11749920 tall tropical South American tree having pulpy egg-shaped pods of fragrant black almond-shaped seeds used for flavoring n11750173 fragrant black nutlike seeds of the tonka bean tree; used in perfumes and medicines and as a substitute for vanilla n11750359 genus of tropical American timber trees n11750508 West Indian locust tree having pinnate leaves and panicles of large white or purplish flowers; yields very hard tough wood n11750745 resin from the courbaril tree n11750855 Old World herbs: the sweet clovers n11750989 erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvement n11751213 biennial plant; valuable honey plant n11751347 biennial yellow-flowered Eurasian plant having aromatic leaves used as carminative or flavoring agent; widely cultivated especially as green manure or cover crop n11751598 a genus of Australian herbs and subshrubs: darling peas n11751765 either of two Australian plants of the genus Swainsona that are poisonous to sheep n11751974 erect or trailing perennial of eastern Australia having axillary racemes of blue to purple or red flowers n11752168 shrubby perennial of southern Australia having downy or woolly stems and undersides of leaves and racemes of red to pink flowers n11752404 any leguminous plant having leaves divided into three leaflets n11752578 a plant of the genus Trifolium n11752798 European mountain clover with fragrant usually pink flowers n11752937 clover native to Ireland with yellowish flowers; often considered the true or original shamrock n11753143 southern European annual with spiky heads of crimson flower; extensively cultivated in United States for forage n11753355 erect to decumbent short-lived perennial having red-purple to pink flowers; the most commonly grown forage clover n11753562 clover of western United States n11753700 creeping European clover having white to pink flowers and bright green leaves; naturalized in United States; widely grown for forage n11753936 family of spiny woody plants (usually shrubs or small trees) whose leaves mimic animals in sensitivity to touch; commonly included in the family Leguminosae n11754188 alternative name used in some classification systems for the family Mimosaceae n11754633 genus of spiny woody shrubs or trees; named for their apparent imitation of animal sensitivity to light and heat and movement n11754893 any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves n11755110 semi-climbing prickly evergreen shrub of tropical America having compound leaves sensitive to light and touch n11755319 prostrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical America, and Australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled n11755694 large genus of shrubs and trees and some woody vines of Central and South America, Africa, Australia and Polynesia: wattle; mimosa n11756092 any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia n11756329 source of a wood mentioned frequently in the Bible; probably a species of genus Acacia n11756522 wood of the shittah tree used to make the ark of the Hebrew Tabernacle n11756669 any of various Australasian trees yielding slender poles suitable for wattle n11756870 Australian tree that yields tanning materials n11757017 scrubby Australian acacia having extremely foul-smelling blossoms n11757190 East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu n11757433 extract of the heartwood of Acacia catechu used for dyeing and tanning and preserving fishnets and sails; formerly used medicinally n11757653 evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers n11757851 tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant yellow flowers used in making perfumery n11758122 tall Australian acacia yielding highly valued black timber n11758276 shrubby Australian tree having clusters of fragrant golden yellow flowers; widely cultivated as an ornamental n11758483 African tree supposed to mark healthful regions n11758628 small genus of trees of tropical Asia and Pacific areas n11758799 East Indian tree with racemes of yellow-white flowers; cultivated as an ornamental n11759049 large genus of unarmed trees and shrubs of Old World tropics n11759224 any of numerous trees of the genus Albizia n11759404 attractive domed or flat-topped Asiatic tree having bipinnate leaves and flowers with long silky stamens n11759609 large spreading Old World tree having large leaves and globose clusters of greenish-yellow flowers and long seed pods that clatter in the wind n11759853 large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle n11760128 2 species of tropical American shrubs or trees n11760294 Brazilian shrub having twice-pinnate leaves and small spicate flowers followed by flat or irregularly torulose pods; sometimes placed in genus Piptadenia n11760560 genus of pinnate-leaved shrubs and small trees of tropical and subtropical North and South America and India and West Africa n11760785 any of various shrubs and small trees valued for their fine foliage and attractive spreading habit and clustered white to deep pink or red flowers n11761007 small genus of tropical American timber trees closely allied to genus Albizia n11761202 tropical South American tree having a wide-spreading crown of bipinnate leaves and coiled ear-shaped fruits; grown for shade and ornament as well as valuable timber n11761484 genus of tropical trees or shrubs n11761650 any tree or shrub of the genus Inga having pinnate leaves and showy usually white flowers; cultivated as ornamentals n11761836 ornamental evergreen tree with masses of white flowers; tropical and subtropical America n11762018 tropical tree of Central America and West Indies and Puerto Rico having spikes of white flowers; used as shade for coffee plantations n11762237 small genus of tropical evergreen trees or shrubs having pods like those of the acacia n11762433 low scrubby tree of tropical and subtropical North America having white flowers tinged with yellow resembling mimosa and long flattened pods n11762706 small genus of tropical American trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves and flat straight pods n11762927 a tree of the West Indies and Florida and Mexico; resembles tamarind and has long flat pods n11763142 West Indian tree yielding a hard dark brown wood resembling mahogany in texture and value n11763340 the wood of the sabicu which resembles mahogany n11763473 genus of tropical Old World trees: nitta trees n11763625 any of several Old World tropical trees of the genus Parkia having heads of red or yellow flowers followed by pods usually containing edible seeds and pulp n11763874 tall evergreen rain forest tree with wide-spreading crown having yellow-white flowers; grown as an ornamental in parks and large gardens n11764072 tropical American trees and shrubs; often placed in other genera n11764231 thorny shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical America and Asia n11764478 common thorny tropical American tree having terminal racemes of yellow flowers followed by sickle-shaped or circinate edible pods and yielding good timber and a yellow dye and mucilaginous gum n11764814 erect shrub with small if any spines having racemes of white to yellow flowers followed by curved pointed pods and black shiny seeds; West Indies and Florida n11765099 genus of tropical or subtropical branching shrubs or trees: mesquite n11765277 any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar n11765568 thorny deep-rooted drought-resistant shrub native to southwestern United States and Mexico bearing pods rich in sugar and important as livestock feed; tends to form extensive thickets n11765859 mesquite of Gulf Coast and Caribbean Islands from Mexico to Venezuela n11766046 mesquite pod used in tanning and dyeing n11766189 shrub or small tree of southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico having spirally twisted pods n11766432 spirally twisted sweet pod of screwbean mesquite that is used for fodder or ground into meal for feed n11766609 chiefly tropical trees or shrubs or herbs having milky juice and often showy flowers; many are sources of drugs n11767196 perennial herbs with small pink or white flowers n11767354 any of several poisonous perennial plants of the genus Apocynum having acrid milky juice and bell-shaped white or pink flowers and a very bitter root n11767630 North American perennial having pinkish flowers in loose cymes; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints n11767877 Canadian dogbane yielding a tough fiber used as cordage by Native Americans; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints n11768108 North American plant similar to common dogbane n11768242 small genus of trees and shrubs containing strongly toxic cardiac glycosides; Arabia to Africa n11768505 medium-sized shrubby tree of South Africa having thick leathery evergreen leaves and white or pink flowers and globose usually two-seeded purplish black fruits n11768816 evergreen shrub or tree of South Africa n11769002 one species: succulent shrub or tree of tropical Africa and Arabia n11769176 South African shrub having a swollen succulent stem and bearing showy pink and white flowers after the leaves fall; popular as an ornamental in tropics n11769483 genus of tropical American woody vines n11769621 a plant of the genus Allamanda having large showy funnel-shaped flowers in terminal cymes n11769803 vigorous evergreen climbing plant of South America having glossy leathery foliage and golden yellow flowers n11770013 genus of evergreen trees or shrubs with white funnel-shaped flowers and milky sap; tropical Africa to southeastern Asia and Polynesia n11770256 evergreen tree of eastern Asia and Philippines having large leathery leaves and small green-white flowers in compact cymes; bark formerly used medicinally n11770526 genus of herbs and subshrubs with milky juice and showy bluish flowers; Europe to Asia Minor to Japan and North America n11770753 subshrubs of southeastern United States forming slow-growing clumps and having blue flowers in short terminal cymes n11770969 small genus of evergreen woody vines in the East Indies and Asia n11771147 evergreen woody twiner with large glossy leaves and showy corymbs of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers n11771383 Old World genus of tropical evergreen usually spiny shrubs n11771539 a shrub of the genus Carissa having fragrant white flowers and plumlike red to purple-black fruits n11771746 South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging n11771924 very large closely branched South African shrub having forked bright green spines and shiny leaves n11772154 small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca n11772408 commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers n11772702 genus of deciduous trees and shrubs of tropical Africa and Asia n11772879 tropical Asian tree with hard white wood and bark formerly used as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhea n11773138 genus of tropical South American tuberous perennial woody vines with large racemose flowers and milky sap n11773408 shrubby climber having glossy leaves and white funnel-shaped flowers with yellow throats n11773628 woody vine of Argentina grown as an ornamental for its glossy leaves and racemes of large fragrant funnel-shaped creamy-white flowers n11773860 one species: oleander n11773987 an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions n11774279 deciduous shrubs and trees of tropical America having branches like candelabra and fragrant white or pink flowers n11774513 any of various tropical American deciduous shrubs or trees of the genus Plumeria having milky sap and showy fragrant funnel-shaped variously colored flowers n11774795 frangipani of India having an erect habit and conical form; grown in temple gardens n11774972 tall sparingly branched conical tree having large fragrant yellow flowers with white centers n11775160 pantropical genus of somewhat poisonous shrubs and small trees n11775340 any shrub or small tree of the genus Rauwolfia having leaves in whorls and cymose flowers; yield substances used medicinally especially as emetics or purgatives or antihypertensives n11775626 East Indian climbing shrub with twisted limbs and roots resembling serpents n11775780 genus of tropical Asiatic and African shrubs and woody vines and small trees n11775959 any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Strophanthus having whorled leaves and showy flowers of various colors in dense and corymbose clusters; some have poisonous seeds n11776234 plant that is a source of strophanthin n11776337 evergreen tropical trees and shrubs with milky sap n11776511 tropical shrub having glossy foliage and fragrant nocturnal flowers with crimped or wavy corollas; northern India to Thailand n11776861 genus of poisonous tropical American evergreen shrubs and trees having entire leaves and large cymose flowers n11777080 tropical American shrub or small tree having glossy dark green leaves and fragrant saffron yellow to orange or peach- colored flowers; all parts highly poisonous n11777365 genus of Asiatic woody vines with milky sap in leaves and stems n11777552 evergreen Chinese woody climber with shiny dark green leaves and intensely fragrant white flowers n11777779 periwinkles: low creeping evergreen perennials n11777929 chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers n11778092 widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers n11778257 plant having variegated foliage and used for window boxes n11778391 Araceae; Lemnaceae n11778534 anthurium; calla lily; jack-in-the-pulpit; philodendron n11779300 any plant of the family Araceae; have small flowers massed on a spadix surrounded by a large spathe n11779801 type genus of the Araceae: tuberous perennial herbs of Europe and Asia with usually heart-shaped leaves n11780018 starch resembling sago that is obtained from cuckoopint root n11780148 common European arum with lanceolate spathe and short purple spadix; emerges in early spring; source of a starch called arum n11780424 ornamental plant of Middle East cultivated for its dark purple spathe n11780589 sweet flags; sometimes placed in subfamily Acoraceae n11780747 used in some classifications for the genus Acorus which is usually assigned to Araceae n11780930 perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots n11781176 the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally n11781301 carcinogenic oil from calamus root used as a perfume n11781430 climbing herbs of southeastern Asia having thick fleshy oblong leaves and naked unisexual flowers: Chinese evergreen n11781658 erect or partially climbing herb having large green or variegated leaves n11781850 tropical Asiatic herbs similar to Colocasia but distinguished by a large sterile spadix n11782036 any plant of the genus Alocasia having large showy basal leaves and boat-shaped spathe and reddish berries n11782266 large evergreen with extremely large erect or spreading leaves; cultivated widely in tropics for its edible rhizome and shoots; used in wet warm regions as a stately ornamental n11782522 genus of large tropical east Asian cormous aroids: devil's tongue; snake palm n11782761 any plant of the genus Amorphophallus n11782878 putrid-smelling aroid of southeastern Asia (especially the Philippines) grown for its edible tuber n11783162 foul-smelling somewhat fleshy tropical plant of southeastern Asia cultivated for its edible corms or in the greenhouse for its large leaves and showy dark red spathe surrounding a large spadix n11783488 malodorous tropical plant having a spathe that resembles the corolla of a morning glory and attains a diameter of several feet n11783723 large genus of often epiphytic evergreen tropical American plants often cultivated as houseplants n11783920 any of various tropical American plants cultivated for their showy foliage and flowers n11784126 commonly cultivated anthurium having bright scarlet spathe and spadix n11784323 tuberous or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials n11784497 common American spring-flowering woodland herb having sheathing leaves and an upright club-shaped spadix with overarching green and purple spathe producing scarlet berries n11784825 early spring-flowering plant of eastern North America resembling the related jack-in-the-pulpit but having digitate leaves, slender greenish yellow spathe and elongated spadix n11785100 tuberous or rhizomatous perennial herbs; mainly Mediterranean area n11785276 tuberous perennial having a cowl-shaped maroon or violet-black spathe; Mediterranean; Canaries; Azores n11785475 small genus of tropical South American tuberous perennials with large variously colored leaves n11785668 any plant of the genus Caladium cultivated for their ornamental foliage variously patterned in white or pink or red n11785875 most popular caladium; cultivated in many varieties since the late 19th century n11786017 water arum n11786131 plant of wetlands and bogs of temperate regions having small greenish flowers partly enclosed in a white spathe and red berries n11786365 small genus of perennial tuberous herbs of tropical Asia: taro n11786539 herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves n11786843 edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants n11786983 water trumpet; aquatic herbs having broad leaves and long slender spathes; often used as aquarium plants n11787190 any plant of the genus Cryptocoryne; evergreen perennials growing in fresh or brackish water; tropical Asia n11787391 evergreen perennial herbs of tropical America with lush foliage and poisonous sap; often cultivated as houseplants n11787625 an evergreen plant with large showy dark green leaves; contains a poison that swells the tongue and throat hence the name n11787892 small genus of tropical American cormous herbs n11788039 any plant of the genus Dracontium; strongly malodorous tropical American plants usually with gigantic leaves n11788223 tuberous herbaceous perennials: dragon arum n11788382 European arum resembling the cuckoopint n11788536 small genus of evergreen lianas of southeastern Asia to western Pacific areas n11788727 evergreen liana widely cultivated for its variegated foliage n11788926 skunk cabbage n11789066 clump-forming deciduous perennial swamp plant of western North America similar to Symplocarpus foetidus but having a yellow spathe n11789280 tropical American climbing plant with deeply incised leaves n11789438 any plant of the genus Monstera; often grown as houseplants n11789589 tropical American vine having roots that hang like cords and cylindrical fruit with a pineapple and banana flavor n11789796 small genus of tropical western African creeping or twining herbs n11789962 any plant of the genus Nephthytis n11790089 tropical rhizomatous plant cultivated as an ornamental for its large sagittate leaves n11790239 one species of aquatic plant: golden club n11790390 aquatic plant of the southeastern United States having blue-green leaves and a spadix resembling a club covered with tiny yellow flowers n11790624 small genus of North American marsh or aquatic herbs n11790788 an aquatic plant of the genus Peltandra; North America n11790936 perennial herb of the eastern United States having arrowhead-shaped leaves and an elongate pointed spathe and green berries n11791155 any of several tropical American climbing plants with smooth shiny evergreen leaves n11791341 often grown as a houseplant n11791446 one species: water lettuce n11791569 pantropical floating plant forming a rosette of wedge-shaped leaves; a widespread weed in rivers and lakes n11791819 evergreen climbers with adhesive adventitious roots; southeastern Asia and Brazil n11792029 any of various tropical lianas of the genus Scindapsus n11792155 evergreen rhizomatous perennials of tropical America and Philippines and Indonesia n11792341 any of various plants of the genus Spathiphyllum having a white or green spathe and a spike of fragrant flowers and often cultivated as an ornamental n11792598 one species: skunk cabbage n11792742 deciduous perennial low-growing fetid swamp plant of eastern North America having minute flowers enclosed in a mottled greenish or purple cowl-shaped spathe n11793032 epiphytic or terrestrial climbing shrubs of Central and South America; used as ornamental houseplants for their velvety foliage n11793252 tropical American tuberous perennials n11793403 tropical American aroid having edible tubers that are cooked and eaten like yams or potatoes n11793651 calla lily n11793779 South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix n11794024 calla having a rose-colored spathe n11794139 any of several callas of the genus Zantedeschia having yellow spathes n11794267 family of small free-floating thalloid plants n11794519 any small or minute aquatic plant of the family Lemnaceae that float on or near the surface of shallow ponds n11794791 minute aquatic herbs floating on or below the water surface of still water consisting of a leaflike frond or plant body and single root n11795049 of temperate regions except eastern Asia and Australia n11795216 cosmopolitan in temperate regions except North America n11795366 minute aquatic herbs floating on the water surface consisting of a shiny leaflike frond and 2-21 roots n11795580 cosmopolitan except South America and New Zealand and some oceanic islands n11795774 minute rootless aquatic herbs having globular fronds floating on or near the water surface and bearing one flower per frond n11796005 any of various aquatic plants of the genus Wolffia; throughout warmer regions of the world n11796188 smallest flowering plants known; of the Americas n11796318 minute rootless aquatic herbs having flat fronds floating on or below the water surface and bearing 1-2 flowers per frond; America and Africa n11796573 having narrow flat sickle-shaped submerged fronds; North America n11796744 mostly tropical trees and shrubs and lianas: genera Panax and Hedera n11797016 type genus of Araliaceae; large widely distributed genus of shrubs and trees and vines: spikenard; Hercules'-club n11797321 any of various plants of the genus Aralia; often aromatic plants having compound leaves and small umbellate flowers n11797508 small deciduous clump-forming tree or shrub of eastern United States n11797722 common perennial herb having aromatic roots used as a substitute for sarsaparilla; central and eastern North America n11797981 unarmed woody rhizomatous perennial plant distinguished from wild sarsaparilla by more aromatic roots and panicled umbels; southeastern North America to Mexico n11798270 bristly herb of eastern and central North America having black fruit and medicinal bark n11798496 deciduous clump-forming Asian shrub or small tree; adventive in the eastern United States n11798688 similar to American angelica tree but less prickly; China n11798851 Old World woody vines n11798978 Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits n11799158 small to medium evergreen dioecious trees of oceanic climates: puka n11799331 small roundheaded New Zealand tree having large resinous leaves and panicles of green-white flowers n11799520 perennial herbs of eastern North America and Asia having aromatic tuberous roots: ginseng n11799732 Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers n11800020 North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng n11800236 aromatic root of ginseng plants n11800359 large genus of shrubby and climbing tropical plants having showy digitately compound foliage n11800565 erect evergreen shrub or small tree of Australia and northern New Guinea having palmately compound leaves n11800799 order of plants distinguished by tubular petaloid perianth and inferior ovary n11801038 family of birthworts (including wild ginger) n11801247 birthworts; Dutchman's-pipe n11801392 creeping plant having curving flowers thought to resemble fetuses; native to Europe; naturalized Great Britain and eastern North America n11801665 hardy deciduous vine having large leaves and flowers with the calyx tube curved like the bowl of a pipe n11801891 birthwort of the eastern United States woodlands n11802076 wild ginger n11802212 low-growing perennial herb with pungent gingery leaves and rhizomes n11802410 deciduous low-growing perennial of Canada and eastern and central United States n11802586 evergreen low-growing perennial having mottled green and silvery-grey heart-shaped pungent leaves; Virginia to South Carolina n11802800 wild ginger having persistent heart-shaped pungent leaves; West Virginia to Alabama n11802995 thick creeping evergreen herb of western Europe n11803118 a family of parasitic plants of the order Aristolochiales n11803277 a family of flowering plants in Africa and Argentina that are parasitic on the roots of other plants n11803475 a group of families of mostly flowers having basal or central placentation and trinucleate pollen (binucleate pollen is commoner in flowering plants); contains 14 families including: Caryophyllaceae (carnations and pinks); Aizoaceae; Amaranthaceae; Batidaceae; Chenopodiaceae; Cactaceae (order Opuntiales); Nyctaginaceae; Phytolaccaceae; corresponds approximately to order Caryophyllales; sometimes classified as a superorder n11804082 corresponds approximately to the older group Centrospermae n11804433 used in former classification systems; approximately synonymous with order Caryophyllales n11804604 large family of herbs or subshrubs (usually with stems swollen at the nodes) n11805255 a plant of the family Caryophyllaceae n11805380 a caryophylloid dicot genus including corn cockles n11805544 European annual having large trumpet-shaped reddish-purple flowers and poisonous seed; a common weed in grainfields and beside roadways; naturalized in America n11805837 sandworts n11805956 low-growing chiefly perennial plant usually with small white flowers suitable for e.g. rock gardens n11806219 boreal or alpine sandwort n11806369 deep-rooted perennial of southeastern United States n11806521 perennial succulent herb with small solitary axillary or terminal flowers n11806679 low perennial tufted plant of southeastern North America n11806814 Eurasian annual sprawling plant naturalized throughout North America n11806975 mouse-eared chickweed n11807108 any of various plants related to the common chickweed n11807367 densely tufted perennial chickweed of north temperate zone n11807525 chickweed with hairy silver-grey leaves and rather large white flowers n11807696 widespread in the Arctic and on mountains in Europe n11807849 carnations and pinks n11807979 any of various flowers of plants of the genus Dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers n11808299 Eurasian pink widely cultivated for its flat-topped dense clusters of varicolored flowers n11808468 Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors n11808721 Chinese pink with deeply toothed rose-lilac flowers with a purplish eye; usually raised as an annual n11808932 a flowering variety of China pink distinguished by jagged-edged petals n11809094 low-growing loosely mat-forming Eurasian pink with a single pale pink flower with a crimson center n11809271 mat-forming perennial of central Europe with large fragrant pink or red flowers n11809437 much-branched pink with flowers in clusters; closely related to sweet William n11809594 European pink cultivated for its very fragrant pink or rosy flowers n11809754 Eurasian perennial pink having fragrant lilac or rose flowers with deeply fringed margins n11809922 one species n11810030 spiny-leaved perennial herb of southern Europe having terminal clusters of small flowers n11810190 Mediterranean herbs having small white or pink flowers n11810358 tall plant with small lance-shaped leaves and numerous tiny white or pink flowers n11810559 low-growing Old World herbs with minute bright green leaves n11810728 common prostrate Old World herb often used as a ground cover; formerly reputed to cure ruptures n11810918 one species: coral necklace n11811059 glabrous annual with slender taproot and clusters of white flowers; western Europe especially western Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal areas n11811308 genus of plants strongly resembling those of genus Silene: catchfly n11811473 mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone n11811706 common perennial native to Europe and western Asia having usually pink flowers with ragged petals n11811921 Eurasian garden perennial having scarlet flowers in dense terminal heads n11812094 an old cottage garden plant of southeastern Europe widely cultivated for its attractive white woolly foliage and showy crimson flowers n11812358 mostly perennial herbs of northern hemisphere often with mat-forming habit; most often placed in genus Arenaria: sandworts n11812573 low-growing herbs widely distributed in temperate and Arctic northern hemisphere: sandworts; distinguished from members of the genus Arenaria mainly by having four-petaled rather than five-petaled flowers n11812910 low-growing herb having clusters of small white four-petaled flowers n11813077 loosely matted plant with moss-like foliage studded with tiny starry four-petaled white blossoms; mountains of central and southern Europe n11813309 low-growing annual or perennial herbs or woody plants; whitlowworts n11813490 any of various low-growing tufted plants of the genus Paronychia having tiny greenish flowers and usually whorled leaves; widespread throughout warm regions of both Old and New Worlds; formerly thought to cure whitlows (suppurative infections around a fingernail) n11813830 perennial tussock-forming rock plants; of Pyrenees and mountains of northern Spain; similar to and sometimes placed in genus Lychnis n11814059 small low-growing annual or perennial herbs of temperate and cool regions n11814238 any of various low-growing plants of the genus Sagina having small spherical flowers resembling pearls n11814440 mostly perennial Old World herbs n11814584 plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised n11814824 small genus of Old World weedy prostrate annuals: knawel n11814996 widely distributed low-growing Eurasian herb having narrow leaves and inconspicuous green flowers n11815194 large widely distributed genus of plants having mostly showy flowers of various colors: campion; catchfly n11815491 any plant of the genus Silene n11815721 tuft- or mat-forming dwarf perennial of Arctic regions of western and central Europe and North America n11815918 perennial of eastern and central North America having short-stalked pink or white flowers in hairy clusters n11816121 biennial European catchfly having red or pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Lychnis n11816336 bluish-green herb having sticky stems and clusters of large evening-opening white flowers with much-inflated calyx; sometimes placed in genus Lychnis n11816649 perennial herb of eastern North America, having red flowers with narrow notched petals n11816829 perennial of Arctic Europe having large white flowers with inflated calyx n11817000 small genus of Old World annual herbs: corn spurry n11817160 small European weed with whorled leaves and white flowers n11817329 chiefly maritime Eurasian herbs: sand spurry; sea spurry n11817501 prostrate weedy herb with tiny pink flowers; widespread throughout Europe and Asia on sand dunes and heath and coastal cliffs; naturalized in eastern North America n11817774 common chickweed; stitchwort n11817914 any of various plants of the genus Stellaria n11818069 a common low-growing annual garden weed with small white flowers; cosmopolitan; so-called because it is eaten by chickens n11818271 low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side n11818515 cow-cockles n11818636 European annual with pale rose-colored flowers; cultivated flower or self-sown grainfield weed; introduced in North America; sometimes classified as a soapwort n11818945 succulent herbs or small shrubs mostly of South Africa but also New Zealand and North America: carpetweeds; fig marigolds n11819354 a caryophyllaceous genus of Carpobrotus n11819509 low-growing South African succulent plant having a capsular fruit containing edible pulp n11819751 a caryophyllaceous genus of Dorotheanthus n11819912 low-growing showy succulent annual of South Africa having white or pink or red or orange flowers and spatulate leaves covered in papillae that resemble small crystals n11820191 (botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf n11820323 genus of stemless South African succulents n11820463 any plant of the genus Lithops native to Africa having solitary yellow or white flowers and thick leaves that resemble stones n11820751 South African annual or biennial plants having flowers that open only in bright sunlight n11820965 any of several South African plants of the genus Mesembryanthemum cultivated for showy pink or white flowers n11821184 Old World annual widely naturalized in warm regions having white flowers and fleshy foliage covered with hairs that resemble ice n11821415 carpetweeds n11821534 annual prostrate mat-forming weed having whorled leaves and small greenish-white flowers; widespread throughout North America n11821777 perennial succulents of South Africa n11821929 highly succulent stemless clump-forming plants with grey-green leaves similar in texture to lumps of granite; South Africa n11822167 New Zealand spinach n11822300 coarse sprawling Australasian plant with red or yellow flowers; cultivated for its edible young shoots and succulent leaves n11822557 cosmopolitan family of herbs and shrubs n11822849 large widely distributed genus of chiefly coarse annual herbs n11823043 any of various plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense plumes of green or red flowers; often cultivated for food n11823305 seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in Central and South America n11823436 bushy plant of western United States n11823572 young leaves widely used as leaf vegetables; seeds used as cereal n11823756 tall showy tropical American annual having hairy stems and long spikes of usually red flowers above leaves deeply flushed with purple; seeds often used as cereal n11824146 leaves sometimes used as potherbs; seeds used as cereal; southern United States to Central America; India and China n11824344 erect annual of tropical central Asia and Africa having a pair of divergent spines at most leaf nodes n11824548 genus of low herbs of tropical America and Australia; includes genus Telanthera n11824747 prolific South American aquatic weed having grasslike leaves and short spikes of white flowers; clogs waterways with dense floating masses n11825013 annual or perennial herbs or vines of tropical and subtropical America and Asia and Africa n11825211 weedy annual with spikes of silver-white flowers n11825351 garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers n11825535 genus of erect or procumbent herbs of the Americas having spikes of woolly white flowers: cottonweed n11825749 any of various plants of the genus Froelichia found in sandy soils and on rocky slopes in warmer regions of America; grown for their spikes of woolly white flowers n11825988 genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having flowers in close heads; tropical America and Australia n11826198 tropical American herb having rose to red or purple flowers that can be dried without losing color n11826416 genus of tropical American herbs or subshrubs n11826569 any plant of the genus Iresine having colored foliage n11826715 South American plant having green to purple or red branches with green to purple ornamental foliage and spikes of insignificant woolly flowers with dry membranous bracts n11826999 used in former classifications systems; now included in genus Alternanthera n11827169 family coextensive with genus Batis: saltworts n11827348 small genus of plants constituting the family Batidaceae: low straggling dioecious shrubs n11827541 low-growing strong-smelling coastal shrub of warm parts of the New World having unisexual flowers in conelike spikes and thick succulent leaves n11827775 includes spinach and beets n11828113 goosefoot; pigweed n11828247 any of various weeds of the genus Chenopodium having small greenish flowers n11828577 common weedy European plant introduced into North America; often used as a potherb n11828804 rank-smelling tropical American pigweed n11828973 European plant naturalized in North America; often collected from the wild as a potherb n11829205 Eurasian aromatic oak-leaved goosefoot with many yellow-green flowers; naturalized North America n11829435 European annual with clusters of greenish flowers followed by red pulpy berrylike fruit; naturalized North America n11829672 annual European plant with spikes of greenish flowers and leaves that are white and hairy on the underside; common as a weed in North America n11829922 herb considered fatal to swine n11830045 European annual with coarsely dentate leaves; widespread in United States and southern Canada n11830252 common Eurasian weed; naturalized in United States n11830400 European goosefoot with strong-scented foliage; adventive in eastern North America n11830570 orach; saltbush n11830714 any of various herbaceous plants of the genus Atriplex that thrive in deserts and salt marshes n11830906 any of various shrubby plants of the genus Atriplex that thrive in dry alkaline soil n11831100 Asiatic plant resembling spinach often used as a potherb; naturalized in Europe and North America n11831297 handsome low saltbush of arid southwestern United States and Mexico having blue-green prickly-edged leaves often used for Christmas decoration n11831521 spiny shrub with silvery-scurfy foliage of alkaline plains of southwestern United States and Mexico n11831730 summer cypress n11831874 densely branched Eurasian plant; foliage turns purple-red in autumn n11832108 beets n11832214 biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop n11832480 beet having a massively swollen red root; widely grown for human consumption n11832671 beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks n11832899 beet with a large yellowish root; grown chiefly as cattle feed n11833073 form of the common beet having a sweet white root from which sugar is obtained n11833208 a caryophyllaceous genus of the family Chenopodiaceae n11833373 bushy annual weed of central North America having greenish flowers and winged seeds n11833577 a caryophyllaceous genus of the family Chenopodiaceae n11833749 a coarse annual herb introduced into North America from Siberia; dangerous to sheep and cattle on western rangelands because of its high oxalate content n11833999 Algerian plant formerly burned to obtain calcium carbonate n11834148 glassworts n11834272 fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass n11834521 chiefly Old World herbs or shrubs: saltworts n11834654 bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash n11834890 prickly bushy Eurasian plant; a troublesome weed in central and western United States n11835114 one species: greasewood n11835251 low hardy much-branched spiny shrub common in alkaline soils of western America n11835451 spinach n11835568 southwestern Asian plant widely cultivated for its succulent edible dark green leaves n11835806 a family of flowering plants of the order Caryophyllales n11836137 a caryophyllaceous genus of the family Nyctaginaceae having only one species n11836327 viscid branched perennial of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico having tuberous roots and deep red flowers n11836556 genus of western North American herbs having showy flowers n11836722 any of various plants of the genus Abronia of western North America and Mexico having flowers resembling verbena n11837020 plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions n11837204 taller than Abronia elliptica and having night-blooming flowers n11837351 plant having hemispherical heads of yellow trumpet-shaped flowers; found in coastal dunes from California to British Columbia n11837562 plant having hemispherical heads of wine-red flowers; found in coastal dunes from California to Mexico n11837743 prostrate herb having heads of deep pink to white flowers; found in coastal dunes from British Columbia to Baja California n11837970 soft-haired sticky plant with heads of bright pink trumpet-shaped flowers; found in sandy desert soil; after ample rains may carpet miles of desert with pink from the southwestern United States to northern Mexico n11838266 small genus of chiefly American herbs n11838413 trailing plant having crowded clusters of 3 brilliant deep pink flowers resembling a single flower blooming near the ground; found in dry gravelly or sandy soil; southwestern United States and Mexico n11838741 ornamental tropical woody vines n11838916 any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions n11839167 Brazilian vine that tends to flower continuously n11839297 four o'clocks n11839460 a plant of the genus Mirabilis n11839568 any of several plants of the genus Mirabilis having flowers that open in late afternoon n11839823 common garden plant of North America having fragrant red or purple or yellow or white flowers that open in late afternoon n11840067 California four o'clock with purple-red flowers n11840246 leafy wildflower having fragrant slender white or pale pink trumpet-shaped flowers; southwestern United States and northern Mexico n11840476 wildflower having vibrant deep pink tubular evening-blooming flowers; found in sandy and desert areas from southern California to southern Colorado and into Mexico n11840764 leafy wildflower with lavender-pink flowers that open in the evening and remain through cool part of the next day; found in open woods or brush in mountains of southern Colorado to Arizona and into Mexico n11841061 genus of often thorny tropical trees and shrubs and some vines; mainly America n11841247 small spiny West Indian tree n11841368 coextensive with the family Cactaceae: cactuses n11841529 constituting the order Opuntiales n11842204 any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines n11842861 mostly trailing cacti having nocturnal white flowers; tropical America and Caribbean region n11843053 cactus of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico having edible juicy fruit n11843285 small genus of epiphytic cacti of Mexico n11843441 commonly cultivated tropical American cactus having slender creeping stems and very large showy crimson flowers that bloom for several days n11843709 slow-growing geophytic cacti; northern and eastern Mexico; southern Texas n11843896 usually unbranched usually spineless cactus covered with warty tubercles and having magenta flowers and white or green fruit; resembles the related mescal; northeastern Mexico and southwestern United States n11844203 caryophylloid dicot genus with only one species: saguaro n11844371 extremely large treelike cactus of desert regions of southwestern United States having a thick columnar sparsely branched trunk bearing white flowers and edible red pulpy fruit n11844651 genus of much-branched treelike or shrubby cacti with pronounced ribs and rounded needlelike spines and nocturnal flowers usually white n11844892 any of several cacti of the genus Cereus n11845019 mainly globose cacti of southwestern United States and Mexico covered with many nodules; superficially resembling and formerly included in genus Mammillaria n11845277 a cactus of the genus Coryphantha n11845387 globular or cylindrical cacti; southwestern United States to Brazil n11845557 any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil n11845793 cactus of the genus Echinocactus having stout sharp spines n11845913 large cactus of east central Mexico having golden to pale yellow flowers and spines n11846087 large genus of low-growing shrubby ribbed cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States n11846312 cactus of the genus Echinocereus n11846425 a stout cylindrical cactus of the southwest United States and adjacent Mexico n11846582 small genus of tropical American (mainly Central America) cacti n11846765 any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers n11846970 genus of nearly globular cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States: barrel cacti n11847169 a cactus of the genus Ferocactus: unbranched barrel-shaped cactus having deep ribs with numerous spines and usually large funnel-shaped flowers followed by dry fruits n11847414 large genus of low-growing globular South American cacti with spiny ribs covered with many tubercles n11847615 genus of slender often treelike spiny cacti with solitary showy nocturnal white or pink flowers; Florida and Caribbean to South America n11847841 small genus of South American epiphytic or lithophytic cacti n11848009 spring-blooming South American cactus with oblong joints and coral-red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Schlumbergera n11848253 genus of climbing or epiphytic tropical American cacti with angular stems and mostly white very fragrant flowers n11848479 any of several cacti of the genus Hylocereus n11848610 tropical American cacti usually tall and branching with stout spines and funnel-shaped flowers and globular or ovoid often edible fruit n11848867 tall treelike Mexican cactus with edible red fruit n11849017 two species of small cacti of northeastern Mexico and southwestern United States having rounded stems covered with jointed tubercles: mescal n11849271 a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons n11849467 the button-shaped top of the mescal cactus; a source of psilocybin n11849666 large genus of cacti characterized chiefly by nipple-shaped protuberances or tubercles on their surface n11849871 any cactus of the genus Mammillaria n11849983 a low tuberculate cactus with white feathery spines; northeastern Mexico n11850136 genus of strongly ribbed globose or spheroid cacti of tropical South and Central America and the Caribbean n11850337 small genus of arborescent cacti of Mexico and Central America n11850521 arborescent cactus of western Mexico bearing a small oblong edible berrylike fruit n11850748 low-growing cacti of the Great Plains of North America n11850918 small clustering cactus of southwestern United States; a threatened species n11851101 a genus of the cactus family with scarlet flowers n11851258 any of several cacti of the genus Nopalea resembling prickly pears n11851395 large genus of cactuses native to America: prickly pears n11851578 cacti having spiny flat joints and oval fruit that is edible in some species; often used as food for stock n11851839 arborescent cacti having very spiny cylindrical stem segments; southwestern United States and Mexico n11852028 cactus having yellow flowers and purple fruits n11852148 tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica n11852255 genus of tropical American shrubby trees and woody climbers having slender branches with broad flat leaves and large panicles of flowers n11852531 West Indian woody climber with spiny stems and numerous fragrant white flowers in panicles followed by small yellow to orange fruits n11852814 large genus of epiphytic or lithophytic unarmed cacti with usually segmented stems and pendulous branches; flowers are small followed by berrylike fruits n11853079 a plant of the genus Rhipsalis n11853191 South American epiphytic or lithophytic cacti n11853356 epiphytic cactus of Brazilian ancestry widely cultivated as a houseplant having jointed flat segments and usually rose-purple flowers that bloom in winter n11853644 mostly epiphytic climbing cacti that bloom at night n11853813 any of several night-blooming cacti of the genus Selenicereus n11853979 tropical American climbing cactus having triangular branches; often cultivated for its large showy night-blooming flowers followed by yellow red-streaked fruits n11854232 small genus of Brazilian cacti having flat fleshy usually branched joints and showy red or pink flowers followed by red fleshy fruits n11854479 South American jointed cactus with usually red flowers; often cultivated as a houseplant; sometimes classified as genus Schlumbergera n11854760 chiefly tropical herbaceous plants (including shrubs and trees) with racemose flowers: genera Phytolacca, Agdestis, Ercilla, Rivina, Trichostigma n11855122 type genus of Phytolaccaceae: pokeweed n11855274 perennial of the genus Phytolacca n11855435 pokeweed of southeastern Asia and China n11855553 tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous n11855842 fast-growing herbaceous evergreen tree of South America having a broad trunk with high water content and dark green oval leaves n11856055 a genus with one species that is a rapidly growing climbing vine with tuberous roots; grown in hot climates n11856271 a genus of evergreen climbers n11856389 small genus of erect perennial shrubby herbs; tropical and subtropical America n11856573 bushy houseplant having white to pale pink flowers followed by racemes of scarlet berries; tropical Americas n11856815 a genus of erect or climbing shrubs found in tropical South America n11856981 family of usually succulent herbs; cosmopolitan in distribution especially in Americas n11857320 a plant of the family Portulacaceae having fleshy succulent obovate leaves often grown as a potherb or salad herb; a weed in some areas n11857528 genus of mainly tropical fleshy or trailing herbs n11857696 a plant of the genus Portulaca having pink or red or purple or white ephemeral flowers n11857875 widely cultivated in many varieties for its fleshy moss-like foliage and profusion of brightly colored flowers n11858077 weedy trailing mat-forming herb with bright yellow flowers cultivated for its edible mildly acid leaves eaten raw or cooked especially in Indian and Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine; cosmopolitan n11858406 large genus of low-growing herbs; widespread throughout tropical and warm temperate regions having usually basal leaves and panicles of purplish ephemeral flowers n11858703 a plant of the genus Calandrinia n11858814 succulent carpet-forming plant having small brilliant reddish-pink flowers; southwestern United States n11859024 genus of mainly North American succulent herbs with white or pink flowers usually in terminal racemes n11859275 similar to Claytonia virginica but having usually pink flowers; eastern North America n11859472 small slender plant having one pair of succulent leaves at the middle of the stem and a loose raceme of white or pink or rose bowl-shaped flowers and an edible corm n11859737 small cormous perennial grown for its low rosette of succulent foliage and racemes of pink-tinged white flowers; eastern North America n11859981 genus of western North American low-growing herbs having linear woolly leaves and large pink flowers n11860208 evergreen perennial having a dense basal rosette of long spatula-shaped leaves and panicles of pink or white-and-red-striped or pink-purple flowers; found on cliffs and in rock crevices in mountains of southwestern Oregon and northern California n11860555 showy succulent ground-hugging plant of Rocky Mountains regions having deep to pale pink flowers and fleshy farinaceous roots; the Montana state flower n11860801 small genus of densely tufted annual herbs; north temperate regions and South America and tropical Africa and Asia n11861021 a plant of the genus Montia having edible pleasant-tasting leaves n11861238 succulent plant with mostly basal leaves; stem bears 1 pair of broadly ovate or heart-shaped leaves and a loose raceme of 3-10 white flowers; western North America n11861487 small Indian lettuce of northern regions n11861641 a floating or creeping Indian lettuce having terminal racemes of pale rose flowers; wet areas at high elevations of western North America n11861853 succulent herb sometimes grown as a salad or pot herb; grows on dunes and waste ground of Pacific coast of North America n11862089 small genus of usually perennial herbs having deep woody taproots and flower heads of umbels or cymes n11862300 pink clusters of densely packed flowers on prostrate stems resemble upturned pads of cats' feet; grow in coniferous forests of western North America n11862598 genus of mainly American more-or-less succulent herbs n11862835 plant with fleshy roots and erect stems with narrow succulent leaves and one reddish-orange flower in each upper leaf axil; southwestern United States; Indians once cooked the fleshy roots n11863242 similar to Talinum aurantiacum but with narrower leaves and yellow-orange flowers; southwestern United States n11863467 low plant with crowded narrow succulent leaves and fairly large deep pink axillary flowers that seem to sit on the ground; southwestern United States n11863717 pink-flowered perennial of rocky regions of western United States n11863877 erect plant with tuberous roots and terminal panicles of red to yellow flowers; southwestern North America to Central America; widely introduced elsewhere n11864114 low cushion-forming plant with rose to crimson-magenta flowers and leaf midribs that persist as spines when the leaves die; southwestern United States n11864364 an order of dicotyledonous plants n11864602 a dilleniid dicot family of the order Rhoeadales that includes: genera Capparis, Cleome, Crateva, and Polanisia n11864906 tropical or subtropical evergreen shrubs or small trees n11865071 any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis n11865276 small Australian tree bearing edible fruit resembling the pomegranate n11865429 shrub of southern Florida to West Indies n11865574 shrub or small tree of southern Florida to Central and South America n11865738 small Australian tree bearing edible dark purple fruit n11865874 prostrate spiny shrub of the Mediterranean region cultivated for its greenish flower buds which are pickled n11866078 tropical and subtropical annual or perennial herbs or low shrubs n11866248 any of various often strong-smelling plants of the genus Cleome having showy spider-shaped flowers n11866469 native to South America but naturalized in warm parts of United States; grown for its long-lasting spider-shaped white to pink-purple flowers n11866706 plant of western North America having trifoliate leaves and white or pink spider-shaped flowers; sometimes used as an ornamental n11866942 tropical genus of small trees or shrubs n11867070 widely distributed herbs having palmate leaves and creamy white to or pink to magenta flowers with many stamens of unequal length n11867311 strong-scented herb common in southern United States covered with intermixed gland and hairs n11867525 a large family of plants with four-petaled flowers; includes mustards, cabbages, broccoli, turnips, cresses, and their many relatives n11868814 any of various plants of the family Cruciferae n11869351 any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste n11869689 any of several water-loving cresses n11869890 Old World genus of the family Cruciferae n11870044 any Old World herb of the genus Aethionema; native of sunny limestone habitats n11870212 a genus of herbs of the family Cruciferae; have broad leaves and white flowers and long siliques n11870418 European herb that smells like garlic n11870607 a genus of the family Cruciferae n11870747 any garden plant of the genus Alyssum having clusters of small yellow or white flowers n11870916 one species: rose of Jericho; resurrection plant n11871059 small grey Asiatic desert plant bearing minute white flowers that rolls up when dry and expands when moist n11871294 a genus of the mustard family having white or yellow or purplish flowers; closely related to genus Arabis n11871496 a small invasive self-pollinating weed with small white flowers; much studied by plant geneticists; the first higher plant whose complete genome sequence was described n11871748 a small noninvasive cross-pollinating plant with white flowers; closely related to Arabidopsis thaliana n11871916 annual to perennial woody herbs of temperate North America, Europe and Asia: rockcress n11872146 any of several rock-loving cresses of the genus Arabis n11872324 North American rock cress having very long curved pods n11872473 European cress having stiff erect stems; sometimes placed in genus Turritis n11872658 or genus Arabis: erect cress widely distributed throughout Europe n11872850 horseradish n11872973 coarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root n11873182 the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning n11873396 biennial or perennial herbs of north temperate regions: winter cress n11873612 any plant of the genus Barbarea: yellow-flowered Eurasian cresses; widely cultivated for winter salad n11873845 of southwestern Europe; cultivated in Florida n11874081 noxious cress with yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Sisymbrium n11874300 hoary alyssum n11874423 tall European annual with downy grey-green foliage and dense heads of small white flowers followed by hairy pods; naturalized in North America; sometimes a troublesome weed n11874707 genus of Eurasian herbs and small shrubs: buckler mustard n11874878 plant of southeastern Europe having yellow flowers like those of mustard and pods with open valves resembling bucklers n11875100 mustards: cabbages; cauliflowers; turnips; etc. n11875523 wild original of cultivated cabbages; common in western coastal Europe n11875691 any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers n11875938 any of various cultivated cabbage plants having a short thick stalk and large compact head of edible usually green leaves n11876204 cabbage plant with a compact head of crinkled leaves n11876316 cabbage plant with a compact head of reddish purple leaves n11876432 plant grown for its stout stalks of edible small green heads resembling diminutive cabbages n11876634 a plant having a large edible head of crowded white flower buds n11876803 plant with dense clusters of tight green flower buds n11876976 a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head n11877193 variety of kale having smooth leaves n11877283 plant cultivated for its enlarged fleshy turnip-shaped edible stem n11877473 any of several widely cultivated plants having edible roots n11877646 widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root n11877860 a cruciferous plant with a thick bulbous edible yellow root n11878101 plant grown for its pungent edible leafy shoots n11878283 any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica n11878520 oil obtained from mustard seeds and used in making soap n11878633 Asiatic mustard used as a potherb n11878808 plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery; used as a vegetable in east Asia n11879054 Asiatic plant grown for its cluster of edible white stalks with dark green leaves n11879291 Asiatic plant cultivated for its swollen root crown and edible foliage n11879505 widespread Eurasian annual plant cultivated for its pungent seeds; a principal source of table mustard n11879722 Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop n11879895 seed of rape plants; source of an edible oil n11880032 edible light yellow to brown oil from rapeseed used also as a lubricant or illuminant n11880218 small genus of succulent annual herbs found on sandy shores of North America and Europe n11880411 salt-tolerant seashore annual grown for its fragrant rose or violet flowers and fleshy grey-green foliage n11880610 annual and biennial herbs of Mediterranean to central Asia n11880791 annual European false flax having small white flowers; cultivated since Neolithic times as a source of fiber and for its oil-rich seeds; widely naturalized in North America n11881063 shepherd's purse n11881189 white-flowered annual European herb bearing triangular notched pods; nearly cosmopolitan as an introduced weed n11881426 bittercress, bitter cress n11881563 usually included in genus Cardamine; in some classifications considered a separate genus n11881742 any of various herbs of the genus Cardamine, having usually pinnate leaves and racemes of white, pink or purple flowers; cosmopolitan except Antarctic n11882074 a bitter cress of Europe and America n11882237 European bittercress having a knotted white rootstock n11882426 North American herb with pungent scaly or toothed roots n11882636 mat-forming perennial found in cold springs of the eastern United States n11882821 small white-flowered cress common in wet places in eastern North America n11882972 small perennial herb of cooler regions of North America with racemose purple flowers n11883137 Old World perennial plants grown for their showy flowers n11883328 perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum n11883628 any of several western American plants of the genus Cheiranthus having large yellow flowers n11883799 a genus of the family Cruciferae n11883945 a widely distributed Arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C n11884198 annual or perennial herbs with large leaves that resemble the leaves of cabbages n11884384 perennial of coastal sands and shingles of northern Europe and Baltic and Black Seas having racemes of small white flowers and large fleshy blue-green leaves often used as potherbs n11884667 includes annual or biennial herbs of America and Europe very similar to and often included among those of genera Sisymbrium or Hugueninia; not recognized in some classification systems n11884967 North American herb with bitter-tasting pinnate leaves resembling those of tansy n11885148 wall rocket n11885292 yellow-flowered European plant that grows on old walls and in waste places; an adventive weed in North America n11885524 from Mediterranean region; a naturalized weed throughout southern Europe n11885697 large genus of low tufted herbs of temperate and Arctic regions n11885856 any of numerous low-growing cushion-forming plants of the genus Draba having rosette-forming leaves and terminal racemes of small flowers with scapose or leafy stems; fruit is a dehiscent oblong or linear silique n11886157 annual weed of Europe and North America having a rosette of basal leaves and tiny flowers followed by oblong seed capsules n11886380 annual to perennial herbs of the Mediterranean region n11886537 erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender n11886788 large genus of annual or perennial herbs some grown for their flowers and some for their attractive evergreen leaves; Old World and North America n11887119 any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers n11887310 any of several North American plants of the genus Erysimum having large yellow flowers n11887476 showy erect biennial or short-lived perennial cultivated for its terminal racemes of orange-yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus n11887750 biennial or short-lived perennial prairie rocket having orange-yellow flowers; western North America to Minnesota and Kansas; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus n11888061 slender yellow-flowered European mustard often troublesome as a weed; formerly used as an anthelmintic n11888271 genus of South African flowering herbs and subshrubs n11888424 any of various South African herbs and subshrubs cultivated for long showy racemes of bright blue flowers with white eyes n11888621 biennial or perennial erect herbs having nocturnally fragrant flowers n11888800 long cultivated herb having flowers whose scent is more pronounced in the evening; naturalized throughout Europe to Siberia and into North America n11889078 one species: tansy-leaved rocket n11889205 perennial stellate and hairy herb with small yellow flowers of mountains of southern Europe; sometimes placed in genus Sisymbrium n11889473 Old World herbs and subshrubs: candytuft n11889619 any of various flowering plants of the genus Iberis cultivated for their showy clusters of white to red or purple flowers; native to Mediterranean region n11889847 Old World genus of annual to perennial herbs: woad n11890022 any of several herbs of the genus Isatis n11890150 European biennial formerly grown for the blue coloring matter yielded by its leaves n11890329 cosmopolitan genus of annual and biennial and perennial herbs: cress n11890507 annual herb used as salad green and garnish n11890723 genus of low-growing hairy herbs: bladderpods n11890884 any of several hairy North American herbs having yellow racemose flowers and inflated pods n11891050 sweet alyssum n11891175 perennial European plant having clusters of small fragrant usually white flowers; widely grown in gardens n11891395 small genus of European herbs: honesty n11891541 southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration n11891838 genus of plants usually found in coastal habitats; Mediterranean to Afghanistan n11892029 any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia n11892181 erect branching herb cultivated for its loose racemes of fragrant white or pink or red or lilac flowers; native to sands and sea cliffs of southwestern Greece and southern Albania n11892460 genus of Old World plants grown as ornamentals n11892637 any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers n11892817 European plant with racemes of sweet-scented flowers; widely cultivated as an ornamental n11893004 aquatic herbs n11893131 perennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish; introduced in North America and elsewhere n11893451 small genus of western North American herbs similar to Lesquerella: bladderpods n11893640 any of several plants of the genus Physaria having racemose yellow flowers and inflated pods n11893808 chamois cress n11893916 small tufted perennial herb of mountains of central and southern Europe having very small flowers of usually leafless stems; sometimes placed in genus Lepidium n11894173 radish n11894327 a cruciferous plant of the genus Raphanus having a pungent edible root n11894558 Eurasian weed having yellow or mauve or white flowers and podlike fruits n11894770 Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its edible pungent root usually eaten raw n11894958 pungent edible root of any of various cultivated radish plants n11895092 radish of Japan with a long hard durable root eaten raw or cooked n11895270 annual and perennial herbs of damp habitats; cosmopolitan except Antarctica n11895472 annual or biennial cress growing in damp places sometimes used in salads or as a potherb; troublesome weed in some localities n11895714 perennial herb found on streams and riversides throughout Europe except extreme north and Mediterranean; sometimes placed in genus Nasturtium n11895980 small genus of South American herbs grown for its flowers n11896141 a dainty South American annual having deeply pinnatifid leaves and racemes of fringed almond-scented purple-white flowers n11896365 small genus of Old World herbs usually included in genus Brassica n11896519 Eurasian mustard cultivated for its pungent seeds; a source of table mustard and mustard oil n11896722 weedy Eurasian plant often a pest in grain fields n11896904 genus of Old World annual or biennial or perennial herbs with racemose flowers; many are considered to be weeds n11897116 stiffly branching Old World annual with pale yellow flowers; widely naturalized in North America; formerly used medicinally n11897342 prince's plume n11897466 perennial of southwestern United States having leathery blue-green pinnatifid leaves and thick plumelike spikes of yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Cleome n11897760 malheur wire lettuce n11897900 a small plant of Oregon resembling mustard; a threatened species n11898079 small genus of herbs of north temperate regions and mountains of tropical Africa n11898271 small aquatic plant having tufted awl-shaped leaves in a basal rosette and minute white flowers; circumboreal n11898474 herbs of temperate regions: pennycress n11898639 any of several plants of the genus Thlaspi n11898775 foetid Eurasian weed having round flat pods; naturalized throughout North America n11899027 small genus of herbs of upland regions of the Pacific coast of North America n11899223 annual herb having pinnatifid basal leaves and slender racemes of small white flowers followed by one-seeded winged silicles n11899432 closely related to and often included in genus Arabis n11899595 small genus of chiefly Mediterranean herbs: bladderpods n11899762 annual or perennial herbs with inflated seed pods; some placed in genus Lesquerella n11899921 a Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root n11900058 herbs or shrubs having milky and often colored juices and capsular fruits n11900569 annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers n11900986 type genus of the Papaveraceae; chiefly bristly hairy herbs with usually showy flowers n11901294 Old World alpine poppy with white or yellow to orange flowers n11901452 showy annual of California with red flowers n11901597 annual Old World poppy with orange-red flowers and bristly fruit n11901759 subarctic perennial poppy of both hemispheres having fragrant white or yellow to orange or peach flowers n11901977 commonly cultivated Asiatic perennial poppy having stiff heavily haired leaves and bright scarlet or pink to orange flowers n11902200 annual European poppy common in grain fields and often cultivated n11902389 southwestern Asian herb with greyish leaves and white or reddish flowers; source of opium n11902595 prickly poppies n11902709 any plant of the genus Argemone having large white or yellow flowers and prickly leaves and stems and pods; chiefly of tropical America n11902982 annual herb with prickly stems and large yellow flowers; southern United States to West Indies and Mexico n11903167 tropical American trees or shrubs closely related to genus Macleaya n11903333 small Central American tree having loose racemes of purple-tinted green flowers n11903525 one species: greater celandine n11903671 perennial herb with branched woody stock and bright yellow flowers n11903881 annual or perennial herbs of Himalayan China and South Africa n11904109 a plant of the genus Corydalis with beautiful compound foliage and spurred tubular flowers n11904274 annual vine with decompound leaves and racemes of yellow and pink flowers n11904477 glaucous herb of northeastern United States and Canada having loose racemes of yellow-tipped pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Fumaria n11904743 herb of northern Europe and Asia having erect racemes of red flowers n11904896 one species: bush poppy n11905035 evergreen shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico often cultivated for its fragrant golden yellow flowers n11905236 showy herbs of western North America n11905392 of Pacific coast of North America; widely cultivated for its yellow to red flowers n11905584 herbs of Europe and North Africa and Asia: horned poppy n11905749 yellow-flowered Eurasian glaucous herb naturalized in along sandy shores in eastern North America n11905989 one species: golden cup n11906127 native of Mexican highlands grown for its glossy clear yellow flowers and blue-grey finely dissected foliage n11906359 a perennial herb of eastern Asia: plume poppy n11906514 herb of China and Japan widely cultivated for its plumelike panicles of creamy white flowers n11906713 herbs almost entirely of mountains of China and Tibet; often monocarpic n11906917 Chinese perennial having mauve-pink to bright sky blue flowers in drooping cymes n11907100 widely cultivated west European plant with showy pale yellow flowers n11907267 one species: creamcups n11907405 California plant with small pale yellow flowers n11907554 one species: matilija poppy n11907689 tall branching subshrub of California and Mexico often cultivated for its silvery-blue foliage and large fragrant white flowers n11907939 one species: bloodroot n11908077 perennial woodland native of North America having a red root and red sap and bearing a solitary lobed leaf and white flower in early spring and having acrid emetic properties; rootstock used as a stimulant and expectorant n11908431 one species: wind poppy n11908549 California wild poppy with bright red flowers n11908718 wood poppies n11908846 perennial herb native to woodland of the eastern United States having yellow flowers n11909048 erect or climbing herbs of the northern hemisphere and southern Africa: bleeding heart; Dutchman's breeches; fumitory; squirrel corn n11909353 annual herbs whose flowers have only one petal spurred at the base n11909527 delicate European herb with greyish leaves and spikes of purplish flowers; formerly used medicinally n11909745 one species: climbing fumitory n11909864 vine with feathery leaves and white or pinkish flowers; sometimes placed in genus Fumaria n11910070 North American and Asian herbs with divided leaves and irregular flowers n11910271 garden plant having deep-pink drooping heart-shaped flowers n11910460 delicate spring-flowering plant of the eastern United States having white flowers with double spurs n11910666 American plant with cream-colored flowers and tuberous roots resembling kernels of corn n11910835 a group of mostly sympetalous herbs and some trees and shrubs mostly with 2 fused carpels; contains 43 families including Campanulales; Solanaceae; Scrophulariaceae; Labiatae; Verbenaceae; Rubiaceae; Compositae; sometimes classified as a superorder n11911274 an order of plants of the subclass Asteridae including: Campanulaceae; Lobeliaceae; Cucurbitaceae; Goodeniaceae; Compositae n11911591 plants with heads composed of many florets: aster; daisy; dandelion; goldenrod; marigold; lettuces; ragweed; sunflower; thistle; zinnia n11915214 considered the most highly evolved dicotyledonous plants, characterized by florets arranged in dense heads that resemble single flowers n11915658 any of several plants having leaves so arranged on the axis as to indicate the cardinal points of the compass n11915899 any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color n11916268 perennial often aromatic and sometimes mat-forming herbs of north temperate regions: yarrow; milfoil n11916467 any of several plants of the genus Achillea native to Europe and having small white flowers in flat-topped flower heads n11916696 ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America n11916965 Eurasian herb having loose heads of button-shaped white flowers and long grey-green leaves that cause sneezing when powdered n11917186 genus of herbs and shrubs of Australia and South Africa: everlasting flower; most species usually placed in genus Helipterum n11917407 flower of southwestern Australia having bright pink daisylike papery flowers; grown for drying n11917633 annual to perennial herbs or shrubs of eastern United States and Central and South America n11917835 American herb having flat-topped clusters of small white flower heads; reputedly a cause of trembles and milk sickness; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium n11918131 genus of tropical American herbs grown for their flowers n11918286 any plant of the genus Ageratum having opposite leaves and small heads of blue or white flowers n11918473 small tender herb grown for its fluffy brushlike blue to lavender blooms n11918631 herbs of Mediterranean to central Asia cultivated for their flowers n11918808 Asian plant widely grown for its sweetly fragrant pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Centaurea n11919026 comprising the ragweeds; in some classification considered the type genus of a separate family Ambrosiaceae n11919232 in some classifications considered a separate family comprising a subgroup of the Compositae including the ragweeds n11919447 any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma n11919761 annual weed with finely divided foliage and spikes of green flowers; common in North America; introduced elsewhere accidentally n11919975 a coarse annual with some leaves deeply and palmately three-cleft or five-cleft n11920133 coarse perennial ragweed with creeping roots of dry barren lands of southwestern United States and Mexico n11920344 small genus of Australian herbs grown for their flowers n11920498 any plant of the genus Ammobium having yellow flowers and silvery foliage n11920663 Australian plant widely cultivated for its beautiful silvery-white blooms with bright yellow centers on long winged stems n11920867 a Spanish pellitory n11920998 a small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once used to relieve toothache n11921200 a genus of herbs of north temperate regions having hoary leaves: pearly everlasting n11921395 an American everlasting having foliage with soft wooly hairs and corymbose heads with pearly white bracts n11921622 a genus of hardy hairy latex-producing perennials of Mediterranean area n11921792 any plant of the genus Andryala having milky sap and heads of bright yellow flowers n11921949 small woolly perennial herbs having small whitish discoid flowers surrounded by a ring of club-shaped bristles n11922192 North American perennial propagated by means of runners n11922374 low-growing perennial herb having leaves with whitish down and clusters of small white flowers n11922661 a variety of pussytoes n11922755 a variety of pussytoes n11922839 a variety of pussytoes n11922926 a variety of cat's foot n11923016 dog fennel n11923174 widespread rank-smelling weed having white-rayed flower heads with yellow discs n11923397 Eurasian perennial herb with hairy divided leaves and yellow flowers; naturalized in North America n11923637 European white-flowered weed naturalized in North America n11923827 small genus of North American herbs often included in genus Eriophyllum n11924014 tiny grey woolly tufted annual with small golden-yellow flower heads; southeastern California to northwestern Arizona and southwestern Utah; sometimes placed in genus Eriophyllum n11924330 burdock n11924445 any of several erect biennial herbs of temperate Eurasia having stout taproots and producing burs n11924661 a plant that is ubiquitous in all but very acid soil; found in most of Europe and North Africa n11924849 burdock having heart-shaped leaves found in open woodland, hedgerows and rough grassland of Europe (except extreme N) and Asia Minor; sometimes cultivated for medicinal and culinary use n11925140 herbs and subshrubs: African daisy n11925303 any of several plants of the genus Arctotis having daisylike flowers n11925450 bushy perennial of South Africa with white or violet flowers; in its native region often clothes entire valley sides in a sheet of color n11925720 comprises plants often included in the genus Chrysanthemum n11925898 perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; often included in genus Chrysanthemum n11926185 small genus of Hawaiian spreading and rosette-forming shrubs n11926365 low-growing plant found only in volcanic craters on Hawaii having rosettes of narrow pointed silver-green leaves and clusters of profuse red-purple flowers on a tall stem n11926640 large genus of herbs of north temperate and Arctic regions n11926833 any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica n11926976 wildflower with heart-shaped leaves and broad yellow flower heads; of alpine areas west of the Rockies from Alaska to southern California n11927215 herb of pasture and open woodland throughout most of Europe and western Asia having orange-yellow daisylike flower heads that when dried are used as a stimulant and to treat bruises and swellings n11927509 used especially in treating bruises n11927616 lamb succory n11927740 small European herb with small yellow flowers n11927901 usually aromatic shrubs or herbs of north temperate regions and South Africa and western South America: wormwood; sagebrush; mugwort; tarragon n11928352 any of various composite shrubs or herbs of the genus Artemisia having aromatic green or greyish foliage n11928549 any of several low composite herbs of the genera Artemisia or Seriphidium n11928858 any of several weedy composite plants of the genus Artemisia n11929027 any of several North American composite subshrubs of the genera Artemis or Seriphidium n11929291 shrubby European wormwood naturalized in North America; sometimes used in brewing beer n11929477 aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe n11929743 wormwood of southeastern Europe to Iran n11929880 low ashy-grey California shrub n11930038 European wormwood similar to common wormwood in its properties n11930203 aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia n11930353 silver-haired shrub of central and southern United States and Mexico; a troublesome weed on rangelands n11930571 silky-leaved aromatic perennial of dry northern parts of the northern hemisphere; has tawny florets n11930788 perennial cottony-white herb of southwestern United States n11930994 European wormwood; minor source of absinthe n11931135 a perennial that is valuable as sheep forage in the United States n11931312 herb with greyish leaves found along the east coast of North America; used as an ornamental plant n11931540 European tufted aromatic perennial herb having hairy red or purple stems and dark green leaves downy white below and red-brown florets n11931756 large genus of herbs widely cultivated for their daisylike flowers n11931918 any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers n11932745 any of several asters of eastern North America usually growing in woods n11932927 North American perennial with apparently whorled leaves and showy white purple-tinged flowers n11933099 common North American perennial with heathlike foliage and small white flower heads n11933257 perennial wood aster of eastern North America n11933387 rhizomatous perennial wood aster of eastern North America with white flowers n11933546 stiff perennial of the eastern United States having small linear leaves and numerous tiny white flower heads n11933728 common much-branched North American perennial with heathlike foliage and small starry white flowers n11933903 perennial of western North America having white flowers n11934041 wiry tufted perennial of the eastern United States with stiff erect rough stems, linear leaves and large violet flowers n11934239 early-flowering perennial of southern and southeastern Europe with flower heads resembling those of goldenrod n11934463 tufted perennial wood aster of North America; naturalized in Europe n11934616 common perennial of eastern North America having showy purplish flowers; a parent of the Michaelmas daisy n11934807 North American perennial herb having small autumn-blooming purple or pink or white flowers; widely naturalized in Europe n11935027 tufted rigid North American perennial with loose clusters of white flowers n11935187 perennial of southeastern United States having usually blue flowers n11935330 a common European aster that grows in salt marshes n11935469 violet-flowered perennial aster of central United States having solitary heads n11935627 a variety of aster n11935715 a variety of aster n11935794 a variety of aster n11935877 a variety of aster n11935953 a variety of aster n11936027 a variety of aster n11936113 a variety of aster n11936199 a variety of aster n11936287 a variety of aster n11936369 a variety of aster n11936448 a variety of aster n11936539 a variety of aster n11936624 a variety of aster n11936707 a variety of aster n11936782 a variety of aster n11936864 a variety of aster n11936946 a variety of aster n11937023 a variety of aster n11937102 a variety of aster n11937195 a variety of aster n11937278 a variety of aster n11937360 a variety of aster n11937446 a variety of aster n11937523 genus of tropical American herbs sometimes included in genus Eupatorium n11937692 low spreading tropical American shrub with long slender leaves used to make a mildly stimulating drink resembling tea; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium n11937965 shrubs of western hemisphere often having honey-scented flowers followed by silky thistlelike heads of tiny fruits; often used for erosion control n11938261 a shrub of salt marshes of eastern and south central North America and West Indies; fruit is surrounded with white plumelike hairy tufts n11938556 California shrub with slender leafy shoots that are important browse for mule deer n11938732 widely spreading evergreen shrub of southwestern United States with flower heads in a leafy panicle n11938977 genus of coarse western American herbs with large roots containing an aromatic balsam n11939180 a plant of the genus Balsamorhiza having downy leaves in a basal rosette and yellow flowers and long balsam-scented taproots n11939380 daisy n11939491 any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl n11939699 low-growing Eurasian plant with yellow central disc flowers and pinkish-white outer ray flowers n11939887 bur marigolds n11940006 any of several plants of the genus Bidens having yellow flowers and prickly fruits that cling to fur and clothing n11940349 common bur marigold of the eastern United States n11940478 the seed of bur marigolds n11940599 North American bur marigold with large flowers n11940750 bur marigold of temperate Eurasia n11940915 bur marigold of eastern and northern United States and Canada common in wet pastures and meadows n11941094 a variety of knapweed n11941178 a variety of knapweed n11941261 genus of tall leafy perennial herbs of eastern America and eastern Asia having flowers that resemble asters n11941478 any of various autumn-flowering perennials having white or pink to purple flowers that resemble asters; wild in moist soils from New Jersey to Florida and Texas n11941719 mostly Australian herbs having basal or alternate leaves and loosely corymbose flower heads n11941924 western Australian annual much cultivated for its flower heads with white or bluish to violet or variegated rays n11942144 genus of herbs of southwestern America having usually creamy florets followed by one-seeded fruits in a prominent bristly sheath n11942366 oxeye n11942487 Eurasian perennial herbs having daisylike flowers with yellow rays and dark centers n11942659 hairy Eurasian perennial having deep yellow daisies on lax willowy stems; found in the wild in open woodland and on rocky slopes n11942875 genus of tall smooth herbs of forested mountains of Europe and Asia minor; in some classifications includes many plants usually placed in genus Emilia n11943133 any of various plants of the genus Cacalia having leaves resembling those of plantain n11943299 marigold n11943407 any of numerous chiefly annual herbs of the genus Calendula widely cultivated for their yellow or orange flowers; often used for medicinal and culinary purposes n11943660 the common European annual marigold n11943824 one species: erect Asiatic herb with large flowers n11943992 valued for their beautiful flowers in a wide range of clear bright colors; grown primarily for cutting n11944196 any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves n11944569 genus of annual or perennial Old World prickly thistles n11944751 European biennial introduced in North America having flower heads in crowded clusters at ends of branches n11944954 Eurasian perennial naturalized in eastern North America having very spiny white cottony foliage and nodding musky crimson flower heads; valuable source of nectar n11945228 genus of Mediterranean thistles n11945367 a thistle of the genus Carlina n11945514 stemless perennial having large flowers with white or purple-brown florets nestled in a rosette of long spiny leaves hairy beneath; of alpine regions of southern and eastern Europe n11945783 Eurasian thistle growing in sand dunes and dry chalky soils n11945930 safflower n11946051 thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil n11946313 seed of the safflower n11946433 oil from safflower seeds used as food as well as in medicines and paints n11946584 genus of Mediterranean herbs: cupid's dart n11946727 any of several plants of the genus Catananche having long-stalked heads of blue or yellow flowers n11946918 south European plant having dark-eyed flowers with flat blue rays n11947079 knapweed; star thistle n11947251 any plant of the genus Centaurea n11947429 annual of southwestern United States cultivated for its purple flower heads and its bracts that resemble small baskets n11947629 a plant having leaves and stems covered with down that resembles dust n11947802 an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers n11948044 Mediterranean annual or biennial herb having pinkish to purple flowers surrounded by spine-tipped scales; naturalized in America n11948264 any of various plants of the genus Centaurea having purple thistlelike flowers n11948469 perennial of mountains of Iran and Iraq; cultivated for its fragrant rose-pink flowers n11948656 a weedy perennial with tough wiry stems and purple flowers; native to Europe but widely naturalized n11948864 tall European perennial having purple flower heads n11949015 European weed having a winged stem and hairy leaves; adventive in the eastern United States n11949217 small genus of plants sometimes included in genus Anthemis: chamomile n11949402 Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis n11949707 genus of flowering herbs of western United States n11949857 any of several United States plants having long stalks of funnel-shaped white or yellow flowers n11950028 in some classifications many plants usually assigned to the genus Chrysanthemum have been divided among other genera: e.g. Argyranthemum; Dendranthema; Leucanthemum; Tanacetum n11950345 any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, Tanacetum; widely cultivated n11950686 European herb with bright yellow flowers; a common weed in grain fields n11950877 shrubby annual of the Mediterranean region with yellowish-white flowers n11951052 grown for its succulent edible leaves used in Asian cooking n11951271 the flower of a chrysanthemum plant n11951385 golden aster n11951511 any of several shrubby herbs or subshrubs of the genus Chrysopsis having bright golden-yellow flower heads that resemble asters; throughout much of United States and into Canada n11951820 perennial golden aster of southeastern United States n11951961 a variety of golden aster n11952058 a variety of golden aster n11952153 genus of low branching shrubs of western North America n11952346 any of various much-branched yellow-flowered shrubs of the genus Chrysothamnus; western North America n11952541 pleasantly aromatic shrub having erect slender flexible hairy branches and dense clusters of small yellow flowers covering vast areas of western alkali plains and affording a retreat for jackrabbits; source of a yellow dye used by the Navajo n11952900 chicory n11953038 perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads n11953339 widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched n11953610 the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute n11953762 plume thistles n11953884 any of numerous biennial to perennial herbs with handsome purple or yellow or occasionally white flower heads n11954161 European thistle naturalized in United States and Canada where it is a pernicious weed n11954345 stout North American thistle with purplish-pink flower heads n11954484 thistle of western North America having white woolly leaves n11954642 woolly thistle of western and central Europe and Balkan Peninsula n11954798 perennial stoloniferous thistle of northern Europe with lanceolate basal leaves and usually solitary heads of reddish-purple flowers n11955040 of central and southwestern Europe n11955153 European thistle with rather large heads and prickly leaves; extensively naturalized as a weed in the United States n11955398 one species: blessed thistle n11955532 annual of Mediterranean to Portugal having hairy stems and minutely spiny-toothed leaves and large heads of yellow flowers n11955770 mistflower n11955896 rhizomatous plant of central and southeastern United States and West Indies having large showy heads of clear blue flowers; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium n11956208 common American weed or wildflower n11956348 common North American weed with linear leaves and small discoid heads of yellowish flowers; widely naturalized throughout temperate regions; sometimes placed in genus Erigeron n11956671 genus of American plants widely cultivated for their flowers n11956850 any of numerous plants of the genus Coreopsis having a profusion of showy usually yellow daisylike flowers over long periods; North and South America n11957162 used in some classification systems for some plants of genus Coreopsis n11957317 large treelike shrub having feathery leaves and clusters of large yellow flower heads; coastal southern California n11957514 stout herb with flowers one to a stalk; ornamental developed from a Mexican wildflower n11957678 North American annual widely cultivated for its yellow flowers with purple-red to brownish centers; in some classifications placed in a subgenus Calliopsis n11957912 genus of tropical American plants cultivated for their colorful flowers n11958080 any of various mostly Mexican herbs of the genus Cosmos having radiate heads of variously colored flowers and pinnate leaves; popular fall-blooming annuals n11958316 cosmopolitan herbs especially southern hemisphere; many used as ground covers n11958499 South African herb with golden-yellow globose flower heads; naturalized in moist areas along coast of California; cultivated as an ornamental n11958742 herbs of Australia and New Zealand n11958888 any of various plants of the genus Craspedia grown for their downy foliage and globose heads of golden flowers; Australia and New Zealand n11959104 hawk's-beard; cosmopolitan in northern hemisphere n11959259 any of various plants of the genus Crepis having loose heads of yellow flowers on top of a long branched leafy stem; northern hemisphere n11959489 artichoke; cardoon n11959632 Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head n11959862 southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots n11960084 genus of perennial tuberous plants of Mexico and Central America n11960245 any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia n11960540 one species: German ivy n11960673 South African succulent evergreen twining climber with yellow flowers grown primarily as a houseplant for its foliage; sometimes placed in genus Senecio n11960943 comprises plants often included in the genus Chrysanthemum n11961100 of China n11961266 South African herbs or subshrubs with usually yellow flowers n11961446 any of several South African plants grown for the profusion of usually yellow daisylike flowers and mounds of aromatic foliage n11961686 genus of Eurasian perennial tuberous or rhizomatous herbs: leopard's bane n11961871 any of several herbs of the genus Doronicum having alternate often clasping stem leaves cultivated for their long stalks of yellow flower heads n11962108 small genus of North American coarse perennial herbs n11962272 any of various perennials of the eastern United States having thick rough leaves and long-stalked showy flowers with drooping rays and a conelike center n11962500 genus of Mediterranean and Eurasian herbs: globe thistles n11962667 any of various plants of the genus Echinops having prickly leaves and dense globose heads of bluish flowers n11962853 perennial American herb n11962994 any plant of the genus Elephantopus having heads of blue or purple flowers; America n11963158 tropical African herbs n11963305 tropical African annual having scarlet tassel-shaped flower heads; sometimes placed in genus Cacalia n11963572 tropical Asiatic annual cultivated for its small tassel-shaped heads of scarlet flowers n11963755 genus of shrubs of southwestern United States and Mexico: brittlebush n11963932 fragrant rounded shrub of southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico having brittle stems and small crowded blue-green leaves and yellow flowers; produces a resin used in incense and varnish and in folk medicine n11964269 small genus of xerophytic herbs of southwestern United States n11964446 herb having a basal cluster of grey-green leaves and leafless stalks each with a solitary broad yellow flower head; desert areas Idaho to Arizona n11964688 one species: North American herbs that resemble sunflowers n11964848 common erect hairy perennial of plains and prairies of southern and central United States having flowers that resemble sunflowers n11965054 coarse herbs with whitish discoid flower heads and silky pappus n11965218 an American weedy plant with small white or greenish flowers n11965378 cosmopolitan genus of usually perennial herbs with flowers that resemble asters; leaves occasionally (especially formerly) used medicinally n11965627 any of several North American plants of the genus Erigeron having daisylike flowers; formerly believed to repel fleas n11965962 widespread weed with pale purple-blue flowers n11966083 widely naturalized white-flowered North American herb n11966215 mat-forming herb of Turkestan with nearly double orange-yellow flowers n11966385 well-branched plant with hairy leaves and stems each with a solitary flower head with narrow white or pink or lavender rays; western North America n11966617 slightly succulent perennial with basal leaves and hairy sticky stems each bearing a solitary flower head with narrow pink or lavender rays; coastal bluffs Oregon to southern California n11966896 especially pretty plant having a delicate fringe of threadlike rays around flower heads having very slender white or pink rays; United States and Canada n11967142 common perennial of eastern North America having flowers with usually violet-purple rays n11967315 plant having branching leafy stems each branch with an especially showy solitary flower head with many narrow pink or lavender or white rays; northwestern United States mountains n11967572 genus of hairy herbs and shrubs of western North America n11967744 any plant of the genus Eriophyllum n11967878 greyish woolly leafy perennial with branched stems ending in leafless stalks bearing golden-yellow flower heads; dry areas western North America n11968104 large genus of chiefly tropical herbs having heads of white or purplish flowers n11968335 coarse European herb with palmately divided leaves and clusters of small reddish-purple flower heads n11968519 weedy plant of southeastern United States having divided leaves and long clusters of greenish flowers n11968704 North American herb having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of small pinkish or purple flower heads n11968931 perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine n11969166 North American herb having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of flowers spotted with purple n11969410 genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers n11969607 hairy South African or Australian subshrub that has daisylike flowers with blue rays n11969806 softly hairy South African herb having flowers with bright blue rays n11969977 genus of small woolly herbs n11970101 any plant of the genus Filago having capitate clusters of small woolly flower heads n11970298 (literally an undutiful herb) a variety of cotton rose n11970429 genus of western American hairy herbs with showy flowers n11970586 any plant of western America of the genus Gaillardia having hairy leaves and long-stalked flowers in hot vibrant colors from golden yellow and copper to rich burgundy n11970846 annual of central United States having showy long-stalked yellow flower heads marked with scarlet or purple in the center n11971094 genus of tomentose tropical African herbs with milky sap n11971248 any plant of the genus Gazania valued for their showy daisy flowers n11971406 decumbent South African perennial with short densely leafy stems and orange flower rays with black eyespots at base n11971600 genus of South African or Asiatic herbs: African daisies n11971783 African or Asiatic herbs with daisylike flowers n11971927 widely cultivated South African perennial having flower heads with orange to flame-colored rays n11972141 small genus of hairy herbs with yellow flowers n11972291 slender hairy plant with few leaves and golden-yellow flower heads; sandy desert areas of southeastern California to southwestern Utah and western Arizona and northwestern Mexico n11972569 large widely distributed genus of coarse hairy herbs with whitish involucres n11972759 any of numerous plants of the genus Gnaphalium having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color n11972959 weedy perennial of north temperate regions having woolly foliage and dirty white flowers in a leafy spike n11973159 large genus of coarse gummy herbs of western North and Central America n11973341 any of various western American plants of the genus Grindelia having resinous leaves and stems formerly used medicinally; often poisonous to livestock n11973634 perennial gumweed of California and Baja California n11973749 perennial gumweed of western and central North America n11973888 sticky perennial herbs and subshrubs of western North America and warm South America n11974126 any of several plants of the genus Gutierrezia having tiny flower heads that resemble the heads of matches n11974373 similar to Gutierrezia sarothrae but with flower heads having fewer rays and disk flowers n11974557 low-growing sticky subshrub of southwestern United States having narrow linear leaves on many slender branches and hundreds of tiny yellow flower heads n11974888 annual of southwestern United States having rigid woody branches with sticky foliage and yellow flowers n11975100 genus of Old World tropical herbs: velvet plants n11975254 Javanese foliage plant grown for their handsome velvety leaves with violet-purple hairs n11975482 genus of New Zealand mat-forming herbs or subshrubs: vegetable sheep n11975658 cushion-forming New Zealand herb having leaves densely covered with tawny hairs n11975853 genus of North and South American perennial herbs or shrubs with yellow flowers; in some classifications include species placed in other genera especially Hazardia n11976170 a plant of the genus Haplopappus n11976314 annual of southern United States and Mexico having bristly leaves and pale yellow flowers n11976511 slender perennial of western North America having weakly bristly leaves and yellow flower heads n11976715 small genus of shrubs and subshrubs of western United States having flowers that change color as they mature n11976933 western American shrubs having white felted foliage and yellow flowers that become red-purple n11977125 genus of American herbs with flowers having yellow rays: sneezeweeds n11977303 any of various plants of the genus Helenium characteristically causing sneezing n11977512 North American perennial with bright yellow late summer flowers n11977660 stout perennial herb of western United States having flower heads with drooping orange-yellow rays; causes spewing sickness in sheep n11977887 a sneezeweed of southwestern United States especially southern California n11978035 genus of tall erect or branched American annual or perennial herbs with showy flowers: sunflowers n11978233 any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays n11978551 sunflower of eastern North America having narrow leaves and found in bogs n11978713 annual sunflower grown for silage and for its seeds which are a source of oil; common throughout United States and much of North America n11978961 very tall American perennial of central and the eastern United States to Canada having edible tuberous roots n11979187 tall rough-leaved perennial with a few large flower heads; central United States n11979354 tall perennial of central United States to Canada having golden-yellow flowers n11979527 similar to the common sunflower with slender usually branching stems common in central United States n11979715 tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers n11979964 edible tuber of the Jerusalem artichoke n11980088 large genus of mostly African and Australian herbs and shrubs: everlasting flowers; in some classifications includes genus Ozothamnus n11980318 Australian plant naturalized in Spain having flowers of lemon yellow to deep gold; the frequent choice of those who love dried flowers n11980577 oxeye n11980682 any North American shrubby perennial herb of the genus Heliopsis having large yellow daisylike flowers n11980867 genus of South African and Australian herbs or shrubs grown as everlastings; the various Helipterum species are currently in process of being assigned to other genera especially genera Pteropogon and Hyalosperma n11981192 any of various plants of the genus Helipterum n11981314 genus of yellow-flowered North American herbs n11981475 hairy perennial with yellow flower heads in branched clusters; found almost everywhere in dry places from Canada to west central and western United States; sometimes placed in genus Chrysopsis n11981817 large genus of perennial hairy herbs of Europe to western Asia to northwestern Africa and North America; few are ornamental; often considered congeneric with Pilosella n11982115 any of numerous often hairy plants of the genus Hieracium having yellow or orange flowers that resemble the dandelion n11982342 European hawkweed introduced into northeastern United States; locally troublesome weeds n11982545 a hawkweed with a rosette of purple-veined basal leaves; Canada to northern Georgia and Kentucky n11982724 small genus of low perennial herbs of montane Europe; in some classifications included in genus Tussilago n11982939 rhizomatous herb with purple-red flowers suitable for groundcover; sometimes placed in genus Tussilago n11983160 small genus of erect balsam-scented herbs; Pacific coast of the northwestern United States n11983375 low tufted plant having hairy stems each topped by a flower head with short narrow yellow rays; northwestern United States n11983606 similar to but smaller than alpine hulsea n11983739 genus of herbs of temperate Australia including some from genus Helipterum n11983910 widely distributed genus of herbs with milky juice; includes some cosmopolitan weeds n11984144 European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower heads and leaves resembling a cat's ears n11984397 genus of Old World herbs or subshrubs: elecampane n11984542 any plant of the genus Inula n11984659 tall coarse Eurasian herb having daisylike yellow flowers with narrow petals whose rhizomatous roots are used medicinally n11984854 small genus of American herbs or shrubs; in some classifications placed in a separate family Ambrosiaceae n11985053 any of various coarse shrubby plants of the genus Iva with small greenish flowers; common in moist areas (as coastal salt marshes) of eastern and central North America n11985321 tall annual marsh elder common in moist rich soil in central North America that can cause contact dermatitis; produces much pollen that is a major cause of hay fever n11985586 small herbs closely related to chicory: dwarf dandelions n11985739 any small branched yellow-flowered North American herb of the genus Krigia n11985903 small yellow-flowered herb resembling dandelions of central and southeastern United States n11986091 an herb with milky juice: lettuce; prickly lettuce n11986306 any of various plants of the genus Lactuca n11986511 annual or perennial garden plant having succulent leaves used in salads; widely grown n11986729 lettuce with long dark-green spoon-shaped leaves n11986900 distinguished by leaves arranged in a dense rosette that develop into a compact ball n11987126 distinguished by leaves having curled or incised leaves forming a loose rosette that does not develop into a compact head n11987349 lettuce valued especially for its edible stems n11987511 European annual wild lettuce having prickly stems; a troublesome weed in parts of United States n11987722 small genus of herbs of Australia and South America having small solitary white or purple flowers similar to true daisies of genus Bellis n11987956 small genus of herbs of Pacific coast of North and South America n11988132 small slender woolly annual with very narrow opposite leaves and branches bearing solitary golden-yellow flower heads; southwestern Oregon to Baja California and Arizona; often cultivated n11988419 genus of western United States annuals with showy yellow or white flowers n11988596 California annual having flower heads with yellow rays tipped with white n11988774 hawkbit n11988893 any of various common wildflowers of the genus Leontodon; of temperate Eurasia to Mediterranean regions n11989087 fall-blooming European herb with a yellow flower; naturalized in the United States n11989266 edelweiss n11989393 alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts n11989636 comprises plants often included in the genus Chrysanthemum n11989869 tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum n11990167 similar to oxeye daisy n11990313 hybrid garden flower derived from Chrysanthemum maximum and Chrysanthemum lacustre having large white flower heads resembling oxeye daisies; often placed in the genus Chrysanthemum n11990627 perennial of Portugal similar to the oxeye daisy n11990804 New Zealand edelweiss n11990920 perennial herb closely resembling European edelweiss; New Zealand n11991080 genus of perennial North American herbs with aromatic usually cormous roots n11991263 any of various North American plants of the genus Liatris having racemes or panicles of small discoid flower heads n11991549 herb with many stems bearing narrow slender wands of crowded rose-lavender flowers; central United States and Canada to Texas and northern Mexico n11991777 perennial of southeastern and central United States having very dense spikes of purple flowers; often cultivated for cut flowers n11991993 genus of Old World herbs resembling groundsel: leopard plants n11992166 any of various plants of temperate Eurasia; grown for their yellow flowers and handsome foliage n11992340 one species: Texas star n11992479 Texas annual with coarsely pinnatifid leaves; cultivated for its showy radiate yellow flower heads n11992674 one species: yellow ageratum n11992806 shrub of southwestern Mediterranean region having yellow daisylike flowers n11993007 wildflowers of western North America n11993203 wild aster with fernlike leaves and flower heads with very narrow bright purple rays; Alberta to Texas and Mexico n11993444 wild aster having leafy stems and flower heads with narrow bright reddish-lavender or purple rays; western Colorado to Arizona n11993675 wild aster having greyish leafy stems and flower heads with narrow pale lavender or violet rays; of rocky desert slopes California to Arizona and Utah n11993932 genus of sticky herbs with yellow flowers open in morning or evening but closed in bright light n11994150 any of various resinous glandular plants of the genus Madia; of western North and South America n11994336 California annual having red-brown spots near the base of its yellow flower rays n11994527 South American herb with sticky glandular foliage; source of madia oil n11994718 used as a substitute for olive oil n11994827 chiefly Old World strong-smelling weedy herbs; comprises plants sometimes included in other genera: e.g. Tanacetum; Tripleurospermum n11995092 annual Eurasian herb similar in fragrance and medicinal uses to chamomile though taste is more bitter and effect is considered inferior n11995396 annual aromatic weed of Pacific coastal areas (United States and northeastern Asia) having bristle-pointed leaves and rayless yellow flowers n11995683 herbs and subshrubs of warm North America n11995840 bushy subshrub having flower heads that resemble asters with broad white rays; found in desert areas of Arizona east to Kansas and south to Mexico n11996092 large genus of evergreen lianas of tropical America n11996251 herb of tropical America having vanilla-scented flowers; climbs up trees n11996490 genus of South American shrubs or lianas having large flower heads with feathery pappuses n11996677 any of various plants of the genus Mutisia n11996792 genus of North American and east Asian perennial herbs; sometimes included in genus Prenanthes n11997032 a plant of the genus Nabalus n11997160 herb of northeastern North America having drooping clusters of yellowish-white flowers; sometimes placed in genus Prenanthes n11997409 common perennial herb widely distributed in the southern and eastern United States having drooping clusters of pinkish flowers and thick basal leaves suggesting a lion's foot in shape; sometimes placed in genus Prenanthes n11997775 large genus of Australian evergreen shrubs or small trees with large daisylike flowers n11997969 any of various mostly Australian attractively shaped shrubs of the genus Olearia grown for their handsome and sometimes fragrant evergreen foliage and profusion of daisy flowers with white or purple or blue rays n11998317 musk-scented shrub or tree of southern and southeastern Australia having creamy-yellow flower heads n11998492 bushy New Zealand shrub cultivated for its fragrant white flower heads n11998648 a genus of Eurasian herbs of the family Compositae with prickly foliage and large purplish flowers n11998888 biennial Eurasian white hairy thistle having pale purple flowers; naturalized in North America n11999140 genus of western African herbs or shrubs n11999278 a South African plant of the genus Othonna having smooth often fleshy leaves and heads of yellow flowers n11999455 genus of Australian shrubs and perennial herbs; sometimes included in genus Helichrysum n11999656 shrub with white woolly branches and woolly leaves having fragrant flowers forming long sprays; flowers suitable for drying; sometimes placed in genus Helichrysum n11999958 genus of American of east Asian perennial herbs with yellow to orange or red flower rays; sometimes included in genus Senecio n12000191 any of several yellow-flowered plants of the genus Packera; often placed in genus Senecio n12000356 weedy herb of the eastern United States to Texas having golden-yellow flowers; sometimes becomes invasive; sometimes placed in genus Senecio n12000609 small genus of North American herbs and shrubs with terminal panicles of small ray flowers n12000851 much-branched subshrub with silvery leaves and small white flowers of Texas and northern Mexico; cultivated as a source of rubber n12001077 tropical American annual weed with small radiate heads of white flowers; adventive in southern United States n12001294 stout perennial herb of the eastern United States with whitish flowers; leaves traditionally used by Catawba Indians to treat burns n12001565 cineraria n12001707 herb of Canary Islands widely cultivated for its blue or purple or red or variegated daisylike flowers n12001924 herb derived from Pericallis cruenta and widely cultivated in a variety of profusely flowering forms with florets from white to pink to red or purple or violet or blue n12002197 genus of rhizomatous herbs of north temperate regions: butterbur; sweet coltsfoot n12002428 small Eurasian herb having broad leaves and lilac-pink rayless flowers; found in moist areas n12002651 European herb with vanilla-scented white-pink flowers n12002826 American sweet-scented herb n12002957 genus of weedy Old World yellow-flowered herbs usually containing a bitter-tasting substance: bitterweed n12003167 widespread European weed with spiny tongue-shaped leaves and yellow flowers; naturalized in United States n12003407 genus of hairy perennial herbs with horizontal rhizomes and leafy or underground stolons; Eurasia and North Africa; often considered congeneric with Hieracium n12003696 any of various plants of the genus Pilosella n12003814 European hawkweed having flower heads with bright orange-red rays; a troublesome weed especially as naturalized in northeastern North America; sometimes placed in genus Hieracium n12004120 European hawkweed having soft hairy leaves; sometimes placed in genus Hieracium n12004310 small genus of tropical American perennial herbs or subshrubs with white to pale yellow flowers; often included in genus Stevia n12004547 any plant of the genus Piqueria or the closely related genus Stevia n12004686 genus of North American and Asiatic perennial herbs having pinnatisect leaves small heads of drooping yellowish to purple flowers; sometimes includes species often placed in genus Nabalus n12004987 herb of central and southern Europe having purple florets n12005148 genus of Australian and South African herbs including some from genus Helipterum n12005329 southern Australian plant having feathery hairs surrounding the fruit n12005500 genus of temperate Old World herbs: fleabane n12005656 hairy perennial Eurasian herb with yellow daisylike flowers reputed to destroy or drive away fleas n12005869 used in former classifications for plants later placed in genus Chrysanthemum and now often included in genus Tanacetum n12006081 genus of low-growing mat-forming New Zealand plants; in some classifications includes species placed in genus Haastia n12006306 perennial prostrate mat-forming herb with hoary woolly foliage n12006503 genus of perennial wildflowers of North American plains and prairies; often cultivated for their showy flower heads n12006766 a wildflower of the genus Ratibida n12006930 coneflower with flower heads resembling a Mexican hat with a tall red-brown disk and drooping yellow or yellow and red-brown rays; grows in the great plains along base of Rocky Mountains n12007196 plant similar to the Mexican hat coneflower; from British Columbia to New Mexico n12007406 coneflower of central to southwestern United States n12007560 genus of xerophytic herbs and shrubs of South Africa and Australia; sometimes included in genus Helipterum n12007766 Australian annual everlasting having light pink nodding flower heads; sometimes placed in genus Helipterum n12008017 North American perennial herbs with showy cone-shaped flower heads n12008252 any of various plants of the genus Rudbeckia cultivated for their large usually yellow daisies with prominent central cones n12008487 the state flower of Maryland; of central and southeastern United States; having daisylike flowers with dark centers and yellow to orange rays n12008749 tall leafy plant with erect branches ending in large yellow flower heads with downward-arching rays; grow in Rocky Mountains south to Arizona and east to the Atlantic coast n12009047 very tall branching herb with showy much-doubled yellow flower heads n12009250 genus of Mediterranean subshrubs with rayless flower heads n12009420 branching aromatic Mediterranean shrub with woolly stems and leaves and yellow flowers n12009616 small genus of tropical American annual herbs: creeping zinnia n12009792 low-branching leafy annual with flower heads resembling zinnias; found in southwestern United States and Mexico to Guatemala n12010021 genus of herbs of temperate and cool regions of Eurasia n12010188 annual herb of the eastern Himalayas (Kashmir) having purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery and for preserving furs n12010458 small genus of thistlelike herbs of the Mediterranean region n12010628 any of several spiny Mediterranean herbs of the genus Scolymus having yellow flower heads n12010815 a golden thistle of southwestern Europe cultivated for its edible sweet roots and edible leaves and stalks; its yellow flowers are used as a substitute for saffron n12011067 enormous and diverse cosmopolitan genus of trees and shrubs and vines and herbs including many weeds n12011370 plant with erect leafy stems bearing clusters of rayless yellow flower heads on bent individual stalks; moist regions of southwestern United States n12011620 stiff much-branched perennial of the Mediterranean region having very white woolly stems and leaves n12011838 bluish-green bushy leafy plant covered with close white wool and bearing branched clusters of yellow flower heads; southwestern United States; toxic to range livestock n12012111 American ragwort with yellow flowers n12012253 widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity n12012510 perennial with sharply toothed triangular leaves on leafy stems bearing a cluster of yellow flower heads; moist places in mountains of western North America n12012755 Eurasian weed with heads of small yellow flowers n12012897 genus of narrow-leaved European herbs n12013035 perennial south European herb having narrow entire leaves and solitary yellow flower heads and long black edible roots shaped like carrots n12013323 small genus of herbs of the eastern United States: white-topped asters n12013511 herb having corymbose white-rayed flowers with scaly bracts and silky indehiscent fruits n12013701 a variety of white-topped aster n12013811 woody plants grown chiefly for their silver or grey and often aromatic foliage; formerly included in the genus Artemisia n12014085 low much-branched perennial of western United States having silvery leaves; an important browse and shelter plant n12014355 plants of western and northern European coasts n12014524 aromatic shrub of arid regions of western North America having hoary leaves n12014739 genus of Old World perennial herbs with spirally arranged toothed leaves n12014923 European perennial whose serrate leaves yield a yellow dye n12015076 tall North American perennial herbs n12015221 North American perennial having a resinous odor and yellow flowers n12015384 small genus of east African herbs n12015525 tall Old World biennial thistle with large clasping white-blotched leaves and purple flower heads; naturalized in California and South America n12015840 goldenrod n12015959 any of numerous chiefly summer-blooming and fall-blooming North American plants especially of the genus Solidago n12016434 plant of eastern North America having creamy white flowers n12016567 large North American goldenrod having showy clusters of yellow flowers on arching branches; often a weed n12016777 similar to meadow goldenrod but usually smaller n12016914 goldenrod similar to narrow goldenrod but having bristly hairs on edges of leaf stalks; mountainous regions of western America n12017127 a dyer's weed of Canada and the eastern United States having yellow flowers sometimes used in dyeing n12017326 goldenrod of eastern America having aromatic leaves from which a medicinal tea is made n12017511 eastern North American herb whose yellow flowers are (or were) used in dyeing n12017664 vigorous showy goldenrod common along eastern coast and Gulf Coast of North America n12017853 western American goldenrod with long narrow clusters of small yellow flowers n12018014 a variety of goldenrod n12018100 a variety of goldenrod n12018188 a variety of goldenrod n12018271 a variety of goldenrod n12018363 a variety of goldenrod n12018447 a variety of goldenrod n12018530 a variety of goldenrod n12018640 sow thistles n12018760 any of several Old World coarse prickly-leaved shrubs and subshrubs having milky juice and yellow flowers; widely naturalized; often noxious weeds in cultivated soil n12019035 annual Eurasian sow thistle with soft spiny leaves and rayed yellow flower heads n12019190 genus of western North American low evergreen shrubs growing in dense tufts n12019375 dark green erect herb of northwestern United States and southwestern Canada having stiff leaves in dense tufts and yellow flower heads; sometimes placed in genus Haplopappus n12019675 genus of shrubs and herbs of tropical and warm Americas n12019827 any plant of the genus Stevia or the closely related genus Piqueria having glutinous foliage and white or purplish flowers; Central and South America n12020048 one species: stokes' aster n12020184 erect perennial of southeastern United States having large heads of usually blue flowers n12020388 marigolds n12020507 any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers n12020736 a stout branching annual with large yellow to orange flower heads; Mexico and Central America n12020941 strong-scented bushy annual with orange or yellow flower heads marked with red; Mexico and Guatemala n12021120 a large genus of plants resembling chrysanthemums; comprises some plants often included in other genera especially genus Chrysanthemum n12021499 tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers; used as potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri or tea or flavoring; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum n12021882 densely hairy plant with rayless flowers; San Francisco Bay area n12022054 spring-flowering garden perennial of Asiatic origin having finely divided aromatic leaves and white to pink-purple flowers; source of an insecticide; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum n12022382 white-flowered pyrethrum of Balkan area whose pinnate leaves are white and silky-hairy below; source of an insecticide; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum n12022719 made of dried flower heads of pyrethrum plants n12022821 lightly hairy rhizomatous perennial having aromatic feathery leaves and stems bearing open clusters of small buttonlike yellow flowers; sand dunes of Pacific coast of North America n12023108 bushy aromatic European perennial herb having clusters of buttonlike white-rayed flower heads; valued traditionally for medicinal uses; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum n12023407 shrubby perennial of the Canary Islands having white flowers and leaves and hairy stems covered with dustlike down; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum n12023726 common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinally n12023996 an asterid dicot genus of the family Compositae including dandelions n12024176 any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls n12024445 Eurasian plant widely naturalized as a weed in North America; used as salad greens and to make wine n12024690 the foliage of the dandelion plant n12024805 perennial dandelion native to Kazakhstan cultivated for its fleshy roots that have high rubber content n12025019 genus of hairy yellow-flowered plants of the western United States n12025220 perennial having tufted basal leaves and short leafless stalks each bearing a solitary yellow flower head; dry hillsides and plains of west central North America n12025507 whitish hairy plant with featherlike leaves and a few stout stems each bearing an especially handsome solitary large yellow flower head; mountainous regions north central United States n12025849 genus of robust herbs of Mexico and Central America: Mexican sunflower n12026018 any plant of the genus Tithonia; tall coarse herbs or shrubs of Mexico to Panama having large flower heads resembling sunflowers with yellow disc florets and golden-yellow to orange-scarlet rays n12026306 genus of western American low tufted herbs: Easter daisy n12026476 dwarf tufted nearly stemless herb having a rosette of woolly leaves and large white-rayed flower heads and bristly achenes; central Canada and United States west to Arizona n12026764 genus of Old World herbs with linear entire leaves and yellow or purple flower heads n12026981 European perennial naturalized throughout United States having hollow stems with a few long narrow tapered leaves and each bearing a solitary pale yellow flower n12027222 Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States n12027538 edible root of the salsify plant n12027658 weedy European annual with yellow flowers; naturalized in United States n12027864 genus of herbs of southern United States n12028012 perennial of southeastern United States with leaves having the fragrance of vanilla n12028196 small genus comprising plants often included in genus Matricaria n12028424 ubiquitous European annual weed with white flowers and finely divided leaves naturalized and sometimes cultivated in eastern North America; sometimes included in genus Matricaria n12028818 mat-forming perennial herb of Asia Minor; sometimes included in genus Matricaria n12029039 low densely tufted perennial herb of Turkey having small white flowers; used as a ground cover in dry places; sometimes included in genus Matricaria n12029326 genus of low creeping yellow-flowered perennial herbs of north temperate regions: coltsfoots; in some classifications includes species often placed in other genera especially Homogyne and Petasites n12029635 perennial herb with large rounded leaves resembling a colt's foot and yellow flowers appearing before the leaves do; native to Europe but now nearly cosmopolitan; used medicinally especially formerly n12029929 genus of South African herbs and shrubs cultivated as ornamentals n12030092 any of various plants of the genus Ursinia grown for their yellow- or orange- or white-rayed flowers n12030265 herbs and shrubs of warm North America to Mexico; includes plants formerly placed in genus Actinomeris n12030479 used in some classification systems for plants now included in genus Verbesina n12030654 any plant of the genus Verbesina having clustered white or yellow flower heads n12030908 perennial herb with showy yellow flowers; the eastern United States n12031139 coarse greyish-green annual yellow-flowered herb; southwestern United States to Mexico n12031388 perennial herb with yellow flowers; southern and south central United States n12031547 tall perennial herb having clusters of white flowers; the eastern United States n12031739 genus of New World tropical herbs or shrubs with terminal cymose heads of tubular flowers n12031927 any of various plants of the genus Vernonia of tropical and warm regions of especially North America that take their name from their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly take on a rusty hue n12032215 coarse leafy perennial plants resembling sunflowers found especially in the western United States n12032429 balsamic-resinous herb with clumps of lanceolate leaves and stout leafy stems ending in large deep yellow flowers on long stalks; northwestern United States n12032686 herb with basal leaves and leafy hairy stems bearing solitary flower heads with white or pale cream-colored rays; northwestern United States n12032939 coarse herbs having small heads of greenish flowers followed by burrs with hooked bristles n12033139 any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs n12033310 genus of annual densely hairy herbs of Mediterranean to southwestern Asia n12033504 any plant of the genus Xeranthemum native to southern Europe having chaffy or silvery flower heads with purplish tubular flowers n12033709 mostly widely cultivated species of everlasting flowers having usually purple flowers; southern Europe to Iran; naturalized elsewhere n12033939 genus of annual or perennial plants of tropical America having solitary heads of brightly colored flowers n12034141 any of various plants of the genus Zinnia cultivated for their variously and brightly colored flower heads n12034384 subshrub with slender woolly stems and long narrow leaves and flower heads with white rays; southern United States and northern Mexico n12034594 subshrub having short leafy stems and numerous small flower heads with nearly round yellow-orange rays; Arizona south to Mexico and east to Kansas n12034828 family of bristly hairy sometimes climbing plants; America and Africa and southern Arabia n12035064 genus of tropical American prickly herbs or subshrubs n12035213 any of various perennial South American plants of the genus Loasa having stinging hairs and showy white or yellow or reddish-orange flowers n12035423 genus of bristly herbs or subshrubs of western America lacking stinging hairs n12035631 biennial of southwestern United States having white stems and toothed leaves that is grown for its large pale yellow flowers that open in early morning n12035907 annual grown especially for its fragrant golden nocturnal flowers n12036067 small dry indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wall n12036226 a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple n12036368 seed vessel having hooks or prickles n12036533 family of plants of the order Campanulales; in some classifications includes Lobeliaceae n12036781 large genus of herbs grown for their blossoms: bellflowers n12036939 any of various plants of the genus Campanula having blue or white bell-shaped flowers n12037328 perennial of northern hemisphere with slender stems and bell-shaped blue flowers n12037499 erect European herb with creeping rootstocks and nodding spikelike racemes of blue to violet flowers n12037691 European biennial widely cultivated for its blue or violet or white flowers n12037864 bellflower of southeastern United States (Maryland to Georgia) having pale blue flowers n12038038 annual or perennial of eastern North America with long spikes of blue or white flowers n12038208 bellflower common in marshes of eastern North America having lanceolate linear leaves and small whitish flowers n12038406 bellflower of Europe to temperate Asia having dense spikes of violet-blue to white flowers n12038585 perennial European bellflower with racemose white or blue flowers n12038760 bellflower of southeastern Europe n12038898 bellflower of Europe and Asia and North Africa having bluish flowers and an edible tuberous root used with the leaves in salad n12039122 European bellflower with blue-purple to lilac flowers formerly used to treat sore throat n12039317 European perennial bellflower that grows in clumps with spreading stems and blue or white flowers n12039524 order of plants with irregular flowers having minute seeds: Orchidaceae; Burmanniaceae n12039743 enormous cosmopolitan family of perennial terrestrial or epiphytic plants with fleshy tubers or rootstocks and unusual flowers n12041446 any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors n12043248 type genus of the orchid family; hardy terrestrial orchids of the temperate the northern hemisphere n12043444 any of various deciduous terrestrial orchids having fleshy tubers and flowers in erect terminal racemes n12043673 Eurasian orchid with showy pink or purple flowers in a loose spike n12043836 Mediterranean orchid having usually purple flowers with a fan-shaped spotted or striped rose-red lip n12044041 North American orchid having a spike of violet-purple flowers mixed with white; sepals and petals form a hood n12044269 epiphytic orchids of tropical Asia having stiff leaves and fragrant white flowers in arching racemes n12044467 any orchid of the genus Aerides n12044571 genus of tropical Old World epiphytic orchids with showy flowers sometimes grotesque n12044784 any of various spectacular orchids of the genus Angraecum having dark green leathery leaves and usually nocturnally scented white or ivory flowers n12045004 genus of delicate Asiatic orchids n12045157 any of several delicate Asiatic orchids grown especially for their velvety leaves with metallic white or gold veining n12045352 a monocotyledonous genus of the family Orchidaceae n12045514 North American orchid bearing a single leaf and yellowish-brown flowers n12045695 genus of bog orchids of North America and Japan n12045860 any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers n12046028 a bog orchid with usually a solitary fragrant magenta pink blossom with a wide gaping corolla; Canada n12046251 genus of tropical American terrestrial orchids with large purple or pink flowers n12046428 any of various orchids of the genus Bletia having pseudobulbs and erect leafless racemes of large purple or pink flowers n12046620 small genus of chiefly east Asiatic hardy terrestrial orchids similar to genus Bletia n12046815 Japanese orchid with white-striped leaves and slender erect racemes of rose to magenta flowers; often cultivated; sometimes placed in genus Bletia n12047060 a solid bulblike enlargement of the stem of some orchids n12047173 genus of tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic rhizomatous orchids n12047345 any of various tropical American orchids with usually solitary fleshy leaves and showy white to green nocturnally fragrant blossoms solitary or in racemes of up to 7 n12047586 genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids having striking axillary racemes of yellow to green spiderlike flowers with long slender sepals and warty lips: spider orchids n12047884 South American orchid with spiderlike pale-yellow to pale-green flowers n12048056 Central American orchid having spiderlike flowers with prominent green warts n12048231 terrestrial orchids of Australia to New Caledonia n12048399 any of various orchids of the genus Caladenia n12048537 orchid with reddish linear leaves and panicle of purple-marked pale-yellow flowers with deep red or purple lip; southwestern Australia n12048772 large and widely distributed genus of terrestrial orchids n12048928 any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise n12049134 terrestrial orchids of North America n12049282 an orchid n12049412 one species found throughout much of northern North America and Eurasia n12049562 rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf n12049796 genus of tropical American orchids having showy male and female flowers usually on separate inflorescences n12050014 orchid having both male and female flowers in the same raceme; when a sensitive projection at the base of the column of the male flower is touched the pollen is suddenly ejected n12050295 large and highly valued genus of beautiful tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic orchids; the typical orchids; known in many varieties n12050533 any orchid of the genus Cattleya characterized by a three-lobed lip enclosing the column; among the most popular and most extravagantly beautiful orchids known n12050766 small genus of temperate Old World terrestrial orchids n12050959 any of several orchids of the genus Cephalanthera n12051103 orchid of Mediterranean and Asia having a lax spike of bright rose-pink flowers n12051285 terrestrial orchids of North and South America having slender fibrous roots; allied to genus Pogonia n12051514 orchid of northeastern United States with magenta-pink flowers having funnel-shaped lip; sometimes placed in genus Pogonia n12051792 orchid of central and northern South America having 1- to 3-blossomed racemes of large showy rose-colored flowers; sometimes placed in genus Pogonia n12052053 terrestrial orchids of cooler parts of North America and Europe: satyr orchid n12052267 orchid with broad ovate leaves and long-bracted green very irregular flowers n12052447 orchid having hooded long-bracted green to yellow-green flowers suffused with purple n12052630 large diverse genus of tropical Asiatic epiphytic orchids n12052787 any of various orchids of the genus Coelogyne with: clusters of fragrant lacy snow-white flowers; salmon-pink solitary flowers; chainlike racemes of topaz and chocolate brown flowers; spikes of delicate white spice-scented flowers; emerald green flowers marked with blue-black n12053138 genus of leafless root-parasitic orchids having small purplish or yellowish racemose flowers with lobed lips; widely distributed in temperate regions n12053405 a wildflower of the genus Corallorhiza growing from a hard mass of rhizomes associated with a fungus that aids in absorbing nutrients from the forest floor n12053690 common coral root having yellowish- or reddish- or purplish-brown leafless stems bearing loose racemes of similarly colored flowers with white purple-spotted lips; Guatemala to Canada n12053962 nearly leafless wildflower with erect reddish-purple stems bearing racemes of pale pinkish and brownish-striped flowers; western Canada to Mexico n12054195 plant having clumps of nearly leafless pale yellowish to greenish stems bearing similarly colored flowers with white lower lips; northern New Mexico north through South Dakota and Washington to Alaska n12054499 small genus of tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic orchids n12054678 any of several orchids of the genus Coryanthes having racemes of a few musky-scented waxy flowers with a helmet-shaped lip process n12054902 genus of epiphytic or terrestrial tropical American orchids n12055073 any of several orchids of the genus Cycnoches having slender arching columns of flowers suggesting the neck of a swan n12055317 genus of tropical epiphytic or terrestrial Old World orchids; one of the most popular orchid genera n12055516 any of various plants of the genus Cymbidium having narrow leaves and a long drooping cluster of numerous showy and variously colored boat-shaped flowers; extensively hybridized and cultivated as houseplants and important florists' flowers n12055839 genus of chiefly American perennial leafy-stemmed orchids: lady's slippers; sometimes includes species of genus Paphiopedilum n12056099 a plant or flower of the genus Cypripedium n12056217 any of several chiefly American wildflowers having an inflated pouchlike lip; difficult or impossible to cultivate in the garden n12056601 once common rose pink woodland orchid of eastern North America n12056758 pale pink wild orchid of northeastern America having an inflated pouchlike lip n12056990 orchid of northern North America having a brownish-green flower and red-and-white lip suggestive of a ram's head n12057211 maroon to purple-brown orchid with yellow lip; Europe, North America and Japan n12057447 plant of eastern and central North America having slightly fragrant purple-marked greenish-yellow flowers n12057660 often having many yellow-green orchids with white pouches growing along streams and seeps of southwestern Oregon and northern California n12057895 clusters of several short stems each having 2 broad leaves and 2-4 drooping brownish to greenish flowers with pouches mottled with purple; British Columbia to central California and northern Colorado n12058192 leafy plant having a few stems in a clump with 1 white and dull purple flower in each upper leaf axil; Alaska to northern California and Wyoming n12058429 genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and Asia and North Africa n12058630 any of several orchids of the genus Dactylorhiza having fingerlike tuberous roots; Europe and Mediterranean region n12058822 European orchid having lanceolate leaves spotted purple and pink to white or mauve flowers spotted or lined deep red or purple n12059090 large genus and variable genus of chiefly epiphytic or lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Asia and Australasia n12059314 a plant of the genus Dendrobium having stems like cane and usually showy racemose flowers n12059479 genus of showy tropical African terrestrial orchids n12059625 any orchid of the genus Disa; beautiful orchids with dark green leaves and usually hooded flowers; much prized as emblematic flowers in their native regions n12059851 comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: diminutive plants having bizarre and often sinister-looking flowers with pendulous scapes and motile lips n12060118 comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: very dwarf plants having short tufted and usually unifoliate stems with usually solitary flowers n12060380 a monocotyledonous genus of the family Orchidaceae n12060546 waxy white nearly leafless plant with stems in clusters and racemes of white flowers; northwestern United States to northern California and east to Idaho n12060816 large genus of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas and West Indies; formerly included in genus Epidendrum n12061104 Mexican epiphytic orchid with glaucous grey-green leaves and lemon- to golden-yellow flowers appearing only partially opened; sometimes placed in genus Cattleya n12061380 orchid of Florida and the Bahamas having showy brightly colored flowers; sometimes placed in genus Epidendrum n12061614 Mexican epiphytic orchid having pale green or yellow-green flowers with white purple-veined lip n12061849 large and variable genus of terrestrial or epiphytic or lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas; some native to United States n12062105 any of various orchids of the genus Epidendrum n12062227 genus of hardy orchids with leafy-bracted racemes of greenish or purplish irregular flowers n12062468 any of various orchids of the genus Epipactis n12062626 European orchid with spikes of green and pinkish or purplish flowers n12062781 orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf n12063066 small genus of Australian orchids n12063211 orchid having blue to purple flowers with tongue-shaped or strap-shaped protuberances (calli) at the lip base n12063414 genus of small orchids of the northern hemisphere with creeping rhizomes and stalked ovate leaves and small flowers n12063639 any of several small temperate and tropical orchids having mottled or striped leaves and spikes of small yellowish-white flowers in a twisted raceme n12063887 small genus of large epiphytic or terrestrial orchids of southeastern Asia to Polynesia; the giants of the Orchidaceae having long narrow leaves and drooping flower clusters often 6 feet long n12064183 small genus of terrestrial orchids of North America and temperate Eurasia n12064389 European orchid having dense spikes of fragrant pink or lilac or red flowers with conspicuous spurs n12064591 similar to Gymnadenia conopsea but with smaller flowers on shorter stems and having much shorter spurs n12064814 genus of North American terrestrial orchids usually included in genus Habenaria n12064996 chiefly terrestrial orchids with tubers or fleshy roots often having long slender spurs and petals and lip lobes; includes species formerly placed in genus Gymnadeniopsis n12065316 any of several summer-flowering American orchids distinguished by a fringed or lacerated lip n12065649 any of several green orchids of the genus Habenaria n12065777 any of several American wildflowers with a kidney-shaped lip n12066018 orchid with spikes of many fragrant white flowers on erect leafy stems; of wet or boggy ground through most of the West and northern North America n12066261 bog orchid of eastern North America with a spike of pure white fringed flowers n12066451 slender inland rein orchid similar to coastal rein orchid but with pale greenish-yellow flowers n12066630 North American orchid similar to Habenaria psycodes with larger paler flowers n12066821 stout orchid of central California to northern Washington having racemes of white fragrant bilaterally symmetrical flowers n12067029 a long-spurred orchid with base leaves and petals converging under the upper sepal n12067193 fringed orchid of the eastern United States having a greenish flower with the lip deeply lacerated n12067433 orchid of boggy or wet lands of north central United States having racemes of very fragrant creamy or greenish white flowers n12067672 slender fringed orchid of eastern North America having white flowers n12067817 orchid having a raceme of large greenish-white flowers on a single flower stalk growing between two elliptic or round basal leaves lying on the ground; from northern Oregon and Montana across Canada to the eastern United States n12068138 orchid of northeastern and alpine eastern North America closely related to the purple fringed orchids but having rosy-purple or violet flowers with denticulate leaf divisions n12068432 North American orchid with clusters of fragrant purple fringed flowers n12068615 similar to coastal rein orchid but with smaller flowers; Alaska to Baja California and east to the Dakotas and Colorado n12068824 a monocotyledonous genus of the family Orchidaceae n12069009 orchid with yellowish-brown flowers with dark veins; southeastern Arizona to the eastern United States n12069217 orchid with slender nearly leafless reddish-brown stems with loose racemes of reddish-brown flowers; of open brushy woods of southeastern Arizona and central Texas n12069488 small genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and Mediterranean region n12069679 an orchid of the genus Himantoglossum n12069821 large genus of mostly epiphytic or lithophytic Central and South American orchids of various sizes n12070016 any of various spectacular plants of the genus Laelia having showy flowers in many colors n12070177 genus of terrestrial and epiphytic orchids; pantropical to temperate n12070381 an orchid of the genus Liparis having few leaves and usually fairly small yellow-green or dull purple flowers in terminal racemes n12070583 an orchid of the genus Liparis having a pair of leaves n12070712 small terrestrial orchid of eastern North America and Europe having two nearly basal leaves and dull yellow-green racemose flowers n12070950 genus of terrestrial orchids having usually a single pair of broad shining leaves near the middle of the stem; found in temperate Asia and North America and Europe n12071259 small orchid with two elliptic leaves and a slender raceme of small green flowers; western North America n12071477 orchid having two triangular leaves and a short lax raceme of green to rust-colored flowers with the lip flushed mauve; Europe and Asia and North America and Greenland n12071744 orchid having a pair of ovate leaves and a long slender raceme of green flowers sometimes tinged red-brown; Europe to central Asia n12071965 large genus of largely terrestrial orchids with one or a few plicate leaves and slender spikes or tiny mostly green flowers; cosmopolitan n12072210 North American orchid having a solitary leaf and flowers with threadlike petals n12072419 large genus of tropical American mostly epiphytic orchids whose flowers have sepals fused at the base forming a tube; includes orchids sometimes placed in genera Dracula and Dryadella and Scaphosepalum n12072722 any of numerous orchids of the genus Masdevallia; tufted evergreen often diminutive plants whose flowers in a remarkable range of colors usually resemble a tricorn with sepals fused at the base to form a tube n12073007 large genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids with persistent leathery leaves and single-flowered scapes n12073217 any of numerous orchids of the genus Maxillaria often cultivated for their large brilliantly colored solitary flowers n12073410 genus of tropical American orchids n12073554 any of various orchids of the genus Miltonia having solitary or loosely racemose showy broadly spreading flowers n12073744 large and important genus of tropical American mostly epiphytic orchids; some of the most widely grown species are often placed in other genera n12073991 any of numerous and diverse orchids of the genus Odontoglossum having racemes of few to many showy usually large flowers in many colors n12074205 large genus of showy epiphytic or lithophytic or terrestrial orchids of tropical and subtropical America n12074408 any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants n12074678 a hardy genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and northern Africa and western Asia n12074867 European orchid whose flowers resemble bumble bees in shape and color n12075010 European orchid whose flowers resemble flies n12075151 any of several European orchids of the genus Ophrys n12075299 spring-blooming spider orchid having a flower with yellow or green or pink sepals and a broad brown velvety lip n12075495 horticulturally important genus of mainly terrestrial orchids including many hybrids; southeastern Asia and Indonesia to Philippines and Solomon Islands; Paphiopedilum species sometimes included in genus Cypripedium n12075830 any of various orchids of the genus Paphiopedilum having slender flower stalks bearing 1 to several waxy flowers with pouchlike lips n12076075 genus of Asiatic and Australian terrestrial orchids n12076223 an orchid of the genus Phaius having large plicate leaves and racemes of showy flowers n12076381 genus of ornamental epiphytic orchids of Asia and Australia n12076577 any of various orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis having often drooping glossy broad obovate or oval leaves usually dark green flushed purple or mottled grey and silver n12076852 orchid having large elliptic to obovate fleshy leaves and fragrant pink-and-white flowers dotted with red n12077062 genus of mostly epiphytic orchids of Indonesia and the western Pacific n12077244 any of various orchids of the genus Pholidota having numerous white to brown flowers in spiraling racemes clothed in slightly inflated bracts and resembling a rattlesnake's tail n12077505 genus of tropical American orchid species often included in genus Cypripedium or Paphiopedilum and Selenipedium: lady slippers n12077732 herbaceous terrestrial orchids of temperate northern and southern hemispheres n12077944 south European orchid having fragrant greenish-white flowers; sometimes placed in genus Habenaria n12078172 south European orchid with dark green flowers that are larger and less fragrant than Platanthera bifolia; sometimes placed in genus Habenaria n12078451 of central North America; a threatened species n12078596 small genus of Australian orchids n12078747 an orchid of the genus Plectorrhiza having tangled roots and long wiry stems bearing lax racemes of small fragrant green flowers n12078954 small genus of dwarf orchids; India to Thailand and Taiwan n12079120 any of several dwarf orchids of the genus Pleione bearing one or two solitary white or pink to magenta or occasionally yellow flowers with slender stalks n12079352 large genus of epiphytic or lithophytic orchids of tropical America n12079523 any of numerous small tufted orchids of the genus Pleurothallis having leathery to fleshy leaves and racemes of 1 to many small flowers n12079737 small but widely distributed genus of orchids closely related to genus Cleistes;: of damp or boggy areas of north temperate zone n12079963 any hardy bog orchid of the genus Pogonia: terrestrial orchids having slender rootstocks and erect stems bearing one or a few leaves and a solitary terminal flower n12080199 epiphytic orchids of Central and South America formerly included in genus Oncidium n12080395 any orchid of the genus Psychopsis: spectacular large tiger-striped orchids n12080588 orchid of South and Central America having flowers similar to but smaller than Psychopsis papilio; sometimes placed in genus Oncidium n12080820 orchid of South America and Trinidad having large yellow and reddish-brown flowers; sometimes placed in genus Oncidium n12081022 genus of terrestrial orchids of Australia and New Zealand and western Pacific n12081215 any of numerous orchids of the genus Pterostylis having leaves in a basal rosette and green flowers often striped purple or brown or red with the dorsal sepal incurved to form a hood n12081488 genus of epiphytic orchids of tropical Asia n12081649 any of various orchids of the genus Rhyncostylis having pink- to purple-marked white flowers in a dense cylindrical raceme n12081851 diminutive epiphytic or lithophytic orchids with clumped short-stemmed foliage and arching racemes of colorful flowers; Australia and Polynesia to southeastern Asia n12082131 diminutive Australian orchid with loose racemes of fragrant white flowers with purple and orange markings on the lip n12082357 comprises some tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: diminutive plants with small flowers carried on one scape n12082593 genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids with showy racemose flowers n12082764 genus of tall reedlike tropical American orchids; includes species with pods used locally as a substitute for vanilla n12082980 genus of tropical American orchids n12083113 any of various showy orchids of the genus Sobralia having leafy stems and bright-colored solitary or racemose flowers similar to those of genus Cattleya n12083339 large cosmopolitan genus of white-flowered terrestrial orchids n12083591 an orchid of the genus Spiranthes having slender often twisted spikes of white flowers n12083847 an orchid of the genus Spiranthes having tall erect densely flowered spiraling clusters of creamy white vanilla-scented flowers; widely distributed especially in low damp places of eastern and central North America n12084158 orchid having dense clusters of gently spiraling creamy white flowers with 2 upper petals forming a hood; western North America n12084400 similar to Spiranthes romanzoffiana;States n12084555 European orchid having shorter racemes of strongly spiraling snow-white flowers n12084746 genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids n12084890 any of various orchids of the genus Stanhopea having a single large leaf and loose racemes of large fragrant flowers of various colors; Mexico to Brazil n12085117 genus of small caespitose orchids of tropical America n12085267 any of various small tropical American orchids of the genus Stelis having long slender racemes of numerous small to minute flowers n12085469 small genus of small epiphytic or terrestrial orchids of tropical South America n12085664 any of several dwarf creeping orchids with small bizarre insect-like hairy flowers on slender stalks n12085840 genus of showy epiphytic orchids of Himalayas to Malaysia n12086012 any of numerous showy orchids of the genus Vanda having many large flowers in loose racemes n12086192 famous orchid of northern India having large pale to deep lilac-blue flowers n12086362 large genus of tropical climbing orchids; Old and New Worlds n12086539 any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers n12086778 a climbing orchid bearing a podlike fruit yielding vanilla beans; widely cultivated from Florida southward throughout tropical America n12087032 a crystalline compound found in vanilla beans and some balsam resins; used in perfumes and flavorings n12087207 family of chiefly tropical herbs with basal leaves like bracts and small flowers n12087408 type genus of the Burmanniaceae; slender herbs of warm regions with leaves resembling scales and flowers with a three-angled or three-winged perianth n12087650 yams n12087807 yams n12087961 any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots n12088223 edible tuber of any of several yams n12088327 grown in Australasia and Polynesia for its large root with fine edible white flesh n12088495 hardy Chinese vine naturalized in United States and cultivated as an ornamental climber for its glossy heart-shaped cinnamon-scented leaves and in the tropics for its edible tubers n12088768 yam of tropical Africa and Asia cultivated for it large tubers n12088909 South African vine having a massive rootstock covered with deeply fissured bark n12089178 thick edible rootstock of elephant's-foot n12089320 having a rhizome formerly dried and used to treat rheumatism or liver disorders n12089496 tropical American yam with small yellow edible tubers n12089625 a genus of tuberous vines of the family Dioscoreaceae; has twining stems and heart-shaped leaves and axillary racemes n12089846 common European twining vine with tuberous roots and cordate leaves and red berries n12090041 Primulaceae; Theophrastaceae; Myrsinaceae; and (in some classifications) Plumbaginaceae n12090318 a dicotyledonous family of the order Primulales with a regular flower; widely distributed in the northern hemisphere n12090702 very large and important genus of plants of temperate Europe and Asia having showy flowers n12090890 any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads n12091213 plant of western and southern Europe widely cultivated for its pale yellow flowers n12091377 early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers n12091550 Eurasian primrose with yellow flowers clustered in a one-sided umbel n12091697 cultivated Asiatic primrose n12091806 yellow-flowered primrose native to Alps; commonly cultivated n12091953 florists' primroses; considered a complex hybrid derived from oxlip, cowslip, and common primrose n12092127 chiefly Old World herbs n12092262 any of several plants of the genus Anagallis n12092417 herb with scarlet or white or purple blossoms that close at approach of rainy weather n12092629 small creeping European herb having delicate pink flowers n12092766 a dicotyledonous genus of the family Primulaceae n12092930 weedy plant having short dry chafflike leaves n12093088 genus of widely cultivated flowering Eurasian herbs with centrally depressed rounded tubers and rounded heart-shaped leaves n12093329 Mediterranean plant widely cultivated as a houseplant for its showy dark green leaves splotched with silver and nodding white or pink to reddish flowers with reflexed petals n12093600 common wild European cyclamen with pink flowers n12093769 sea milkwort n12093885 a small fleshy herb common along North American seashores and in brackish marshes having pink or white flowers n12094121 aquatic herbs n12094244 a plant of the genus Hottonia n12094401 a featherfoil of the eastern United States with submerged spongy inflated flower stalks and white flowers n12094612 featherfoil of Europe and western Asia having submerged and floating leaves and violet flowers n12094786 loosestrife: a cosmopolitan genus found in damp or swampy terrain having usually yellow flowers; inclined to be invasive n12095020 any of various herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lysimachia n12095281 a variety of the loosestrife herb n12095412 trailing European evergreen with yellow flowers n12095543 of North America n12095647 a loosestrife vine n12095781 frequently considered a weed; Europe and Asia n12095934 North American plant with spikes of yellow flowers, found in wet places n12096089 common North American yellow-flowered plant n12096223 genus of herbs usually growing in salt marshes: water pimpernels n12096395 a white-flowered aquatic plant of the genus Samolus n12096563 water pimpernel of Europe to China n12096674 American water pimpernel n12096798 family of Old World tropical trees and shrubs; some in Florida n12097013 evergreen trees and shrubs having aromatic foliage; Africa; Asia (New Zealand) n12097180 tropical evergreen subshrubs (some climbers) to trees of Asia and Australasia to Americas n12097396 shrub with coral-red berries; Japan to northern India n12097556 tropical American shrub or small tree with brown wood and dark berries n12097746 coextensive with the family Plumbaginaceae; usually included in order Primulales n12097927 perennial herbs and shrubs and lianas; cosmopolitan especially in saltwater areas n12098227 shrubs and herbs and woody vines of warm regions: leadwort n12098403 any plumbaginaceous plant of the genus Plumbago n12098524 a plant of the genus Plumbago with blue flowers n12098665 shrubby or herbaceous low-growing evergreen perennials n12098827 any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers n12099031 tufted thrift of seacoasts and mountains of north temperate zone; occasionally grown as a ground cover n12099220 sea lavender n12099342 any of various plants of the genus Limonium of temperate salt marshes having spikes of white or mauve flowers n12099556 family of mainly tropical American trees and shrubs similar to those of the Myrsinaceae; often included in the Myrsinaceae n12099803 sometimes placed in family Myrsinaceae n12099972 small West Indian shrub or tree with hard glossy seeds patterned yellow and brown that are used to make bracelets n12100187 West Indian shrub or small tree having leathery saponaceous leaves and extremely hard wood n12100382 grasses; sedges; rushes n12100538 the grasses: chiefly herbaceous but some woody plants including cereals; bamboo; reeds; sugar cane n12101870 cosmopolitan herbaceous or woody plants with hollow jointed stems and long narrow leaves n12102133 narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay n12103349 tough grasses with strong roots that can grow on exposed sandy shores n12103476 any of various grasses of many genera that grow in tufts or clumps rather than forming a sod or mat; chiefly of western United States n12103680 any of various grasses of moderate height which covered the undisturbed prairie in the United States; includes most of the forage grasses of the temperate zone n12103894 any of various grasses that are short and can tolerate drought conditions; common on the dry upland plains just east of the Rocky Mountains n12104104 any of various grasses or sedges having sword-shaped leaves with sharp edges n12104238 any of various grasses that are tall and that flourish with abundant moisture n12104384 a tropical grass native to India and Sri Lanka n12104501 succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land n12104614 goat grass n12104734 European grass naturalized as a weed in North America; sharp-pointed seeds cause injury when eaten by livestock n12104943 perennial grasses of temperate and cool regions: wheatgrass; dog grass n12105125 a grass of the genus Agropyron n12105353 Eurasian grass grown in United States great plains area for forage and erosion control n12105578 European grass spreading rapidly by creeping rhizomes; naturalized in North America as a weed n12105828 a wheatgrass with straight terminal awns on the flowering glumes n12105981 valuable forage grass of western United States n12106134 Asiatic grass introduced into United States rangelands for pasture and fodder n12106323 North American grass cultivated in western United States as excellent forage crop n12106540 annual or perennial grasses cosmopolitan in northern hemisphere: bent grass (so named from `bent' meaning an area of unfenced grassland) n12106786 grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens n12107002 common grass with slender stems and narrow leaves n12107191 Spanish grass with light feathery panicles grown for dried bouquets n12107336 common pasture or lawn grass spread by long runners n12107489 annual or perennial grasses including decorative and meadow species as well as notorious agricultural weeds n12107710 stout erect perennial grass of northern parts of Old World having silky flowering spikes; widely cultivated for pasture and hay; naturalized in North America n12107970 grasses of the genera Alopecurus and Setaria having dense silky or bristly brushlike flowering spikes n12108249 tall annual or perennial grasses with spikelike racemes; warm regions n12108432 any of several grasses of the genus Andropogon; used in broom making n12108613 tall tufted grass of southeastern United States n12108742 oat grass n12108871 coarse perennial Eurasian grass resembling oat; found on roadside verges and rough grassland and in hay meadows; introduced in North America for forage n12109189 any of several coarse tall perennial grasses of most warm areas: reeds n12109365 used by Maoris for thatching n12109498 large rhizomatous perennial grasses found by riversides and in ditches having jointed stems and large grey-white feathery panicles n12109719 oats n12109827 annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: `oats') n12110085 widely cultivated in temperate regions for its edible grains n12110236 common in meadows and pastures n12110352 oat of southern Europe and southwestern Asia n12110475 Mediterranean oat held to be progenitor of modern cultivated oat n12110630 a genus of grasses of the family Gramineae n12110778 any of various woodland and meadow grasses of the genus Bromus; native to temperate regions n12111043 drought-resistant perennial with awns lacking or very short and long creeping rhizomes; Europe and temperate Asia n12111238 weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat n12111399 annual or winter annual grass with softly hairy leaves of the Mediterranean n12111627 annual grass of Europe and temperate Asia n12111744 grass of Mediterranean and temperate Asia n12111882 forage grasses n12112008 pasture grass of plains of South America and western North America n12112219 a pasture grass of western North America n12112337 a pasture grass (especially of western coastal regions of North America) n12112488 buffalo grass n12112609 short grass growing on dry plains of central United States (where buffalo roam) n12112789 reed grass n12112918 any of various tall perennial grasses of the genus Calamagrostis having feathery plumes; natives of marshland fens and wet woodlands of temperate northern hemisphere n12113195 a variety of reed grass n12113323 tall Australian reedlike grass sometimes used for hay n12113471 a genus of grasses of the family Gramineae that have burs n12113657 a grass of the genus Cenchrus n12113790 grass of the eastern United States and tropical America having spikelets enclosed in prickly burs n12114010 erect tussock-forming perennial bur grass used particularly in South Africa and Australia for pasture and forage n12114226 tufted or perennial or annual grasses having runners: finger grass; windmill grass n12114397 any grass of the genus Chloris; occurs in short grassland especially on waste ground or poor soils n12114590 perennial grass of South Africa introduced into United States; cultivated as forage grass in dry regions n12114770 perennial Australian grass having numerous long spikes arranged like the vanes of a windmill n12114981 tall ornamental grasses of South America and New Zealand and New Guinea: pampas grass n12115180 tall perennial grass of pampas of South America having silvery plumes and growing in large dense clumps n12115383 tall grass of New Zealand grown for plumelike flower heads n12115563 creeping perennial grasses of tropical and southern Africa n12115748 trailing grass native to Europe now cosmopolitan in warm regions; used for lawns and pastures especially in southern United States and India n12116058 perennial grass having stems 3 to 4 feet high; used especially in Africa and India for pasture and hay n12116267 a monocotyledonous grass of the family Gramineae (has only one species) n12116429 widely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass n12116583 a monocotyledonous genus of the family Gramineae n12116734 a creeping grass with spikes like fingers n12116881 crab grass; finger grass n12117017 grasses with creeping stems that root freely; a pest in lawns n12117235 a weed n12117326 a European forage grass grown for hay; a naturalized weed in United States n12117507 annual or perennial succulent grasses of warm regions n12117695 a coarse annual panic grass; a cosmopolitan weed; occasionally used for hay or grazing n12117912 coarse annual grass cultivated in Japan and southeastern Asia for its edible seeds and for forage; important wildlife food in United States n12118223 annual and perennial grasses of savannas and upland grasslands n12118414 coarse annual grass having fingerlike spikes of flowers; native to Old World tropics; a naturalized weed elsewhere n12118661 East Indian cereal grass whose seed yield a somewhat bitter flour, a staple in the Orient n12118912 tall tufted perennial grasses (such as lyme grass or wild rye) n12119099 a grass of the genus Elymus n12119238 any of several grasses of the genus Elymus n12119390 stout perennial grass of western North America n12119539 a dune grass of the Pacific seacoast used as a sand binder n12119717 North American wild rye n12119822 weedy rye grass having long bristling awns n12119947 annual or perennial grasses of tropics and subtropics n12120114 any of various grasses of the genus Eragrostis; specially useful for forage and for the prevention of erosion n12120347 an African grass economically important as a cereal grass (yielding white flour of good quality) as well as for forage and hay n12120578 perennial South African grass having densely clumped flimsy stems; introduced into United States especially for erosion control n12120812 genus of reedlike grasses having spikes crowded in a panicle covered with long silky hairs n12121033 a reedlike grass of the genus Erianthus having large plumes n12121187 grass often cultivated for its long white-ribbed leaves and large plumes resembling those of pampas grass n12121405 a genus of tufted perennial grasses of the family Gramineae n12121610 grass with wide flat leaves cultivated in Europe and America for permanent pasture and hay and for lawns n12121835 cultivated for sheep pasturage in upland regions or used as a lawn grass n12122018 of Australia and New Zealand n12122124 manna grass n12122245 any of several moisture-loving grasses of the genus Glyceria having sweet flavor or odor n12122442 a pasture grass of moist places throughout North America n12122581 a genus of Old World grasses widely cultivated in America n12122725 tall European perennial grass having a velvety stem; naturalized in United States and used for forage n12122918 European perennial grass with soft velvety foliage n12123050 annual to perennial grasses of temperate northern hemisphere and South America: barley n12123244 cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain n12123450 grass yielding grain used for breakfast food and animal feed and in malt beverages n12123648 a grain of barley n12123741 European annual grass often found as a weed in waste ground especially along roadsides and hedgerows n12123932 barley grown for its highly ornamental flower heads with delicate long silky awns; North America and northeastern Asia n12124172 annual barley native to western North America and widespread in southern United States and tropical America n12124358 genus that in some classifications overlaps the genus Elymus n12124505 darnel; ryegrass n12124627 any of several annual or perennial Eurasian grasses n12124818 European perennial grass widely cultivated for pasture and hay and as a lawn grass n12125001 European grass much used for hay and in United States also for turf and green manure n12125183 weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous n12125398 a genus of grasses of the family Gramineae grown in America and Asia n12125584 slender branching American grass of some value for grazing in central United States n12125782 rice n12125890 annual or perennial rhizomatous marsh grasses; seed used for food; straw used for paper n12126084 yields the staple food of 50 percent of world's population n12126238 rice grass n12126360 any grass of the genus Oryzopsis n12126516 valuable forage grass of dry upland areas and plains of western North America to northern Mexico n12126736 perennial mountain rice native to Mediterranean region and introduced into North America n12126911 panic grass n12127030 any grass of the genus Panicum; grown for grain and fodder n12127237 North American grass with slender brushy panicles; often a weed on cultivated land n12127460 grass of western America used for hay n12127575 extensively cultivated in Europe and Asia for its grain and in United States sometimes for forage n12127768 annual weedy grass used for hay n12127890 a genus of perennial grasses of warm regions n12128071 tall tufted perennial tropical American grass naturalized as pasture and forage grass in southern United States n12128306 perennial tropical American grass used as pasture grass in arid areas of the Gulf States n12128490 low-growing weedy grass with spikelets along the leaf stems n12128645 a genus of Old World grasses n12128825 tall grass having cattail like spikes; grown in Africa and Asia for its grain and in the United States chiefly for forage; sometimes used in making beer n12129134 tall perennial ornamental grass with long nodding flower plumes of tropical Africa and Asia n12129349 northeastern tropical African plant having feathery panicles n12129525 a genus of grasses with broad leaves and a dense spike of flowers n12129738 perennial grass of marshy meadows and ditches having broad leaves; Europe and North America n12129986 Canary Islands grass; seeds used as feed for caged birds n12130160 perennial grass of Australia and South Africa; introduced in North America as forage grass n12130408 grasses native to temperate regions n12130549 grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay n12130759 reeds of marshes and riversides in tropical or temperate regions n12130937 tall North American reed having relative wide leaves and large plumelike panicles; widely distributed in moist areas; used for mats, screens and arrow shafts n12131216 chiefly perennial grasses of cool temperate regions n12131405 any of various grasses of the genus Poa n12131550 any of various grasses that thrive in the presence of abundant moisture n12131767 valuable meadow and pasture grass in Europe and especially central United States having tall stalks and slender bright green leaves; a chief constituent in lawn grass mixtures n12132092 slender European grass of shady places; grown also in northeastern America and temperate Asia n12132299 tall perennial reedlike grass originally of southeastern Asia: sugarcane n12132502 tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar n12132754 juicy canes whose sap is a source of molasses and commercial sugar; fresh canes are sometimes chewed for the juice n12132956 sugarcanes representing the highest development of the species; characterized by large juicy stalks with soft rinds and high sugar content n12133151 tough Asiatic grass whose culms are used for ropes and baskets n12133332 overlaps the genus Andropogon n12133462 handsome hardy North American grass with foliage turning pale bronze in autumn n12133682 tall grass with smooth bluish leaf sheaths grown for hay in the United States n12133870 cereal grass widely cultivated for its grain: rye n12134025 hardy annual cereal grass widely cultivated in northern Europe where its grain is the chief ingredient of black bread and in North America for forage and soil improvement n12134300 annual or perennial grasses of warm regions: bristlegrasses n12134486 grasses of grasslands and woodlands having large gracefully arching spikes with long bristles beneath each spikelet n12134695 two species of coarse annual foxtails that are naturalized weeds in United States n12134836 common weedy and bristly grass found in nearly all temperate areas n12135049 European foxtail naturalized in North America; often a troublesome weed n12135270 coarse drought-resistant annual grass grown for grain, hay, and forage in Europe and Asia and chiefly for forage and hay in United States n12135576 millet having orange to reddish grains in long bristly spikes n12135729 millet having yellow grains in large drooping spikes n12135898 any of various small-grained annual cereal and forage grasses of the genera Panicum, Echinochloa, Setaria, Sorghum, and Eleusine n12136206 a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane n12136392 the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes n12136581 stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles n12136720 tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites n12136944 annual or perennial tropical and subtropical cereal grasses: sorghum n12137120 economically important Old World tropical cereal grass n12137337 important for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves n12137569 any of several sorghums cultivated primarily for grain n12137791 sorghums of dry regions of Asia and North Africa n12137954 a Sudanese sorghum having exceptionally large soft white grains n12138110 Sudanese sorghums having white seeds; one variety grown in southwestern United States n12138248 sorghums of China and Manchuria having small white or brown grains (used for food) and dry pithy stalks (used for fodder, fuel and thatching) n12138444 small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains n12138578 sorghum having slender dry stalks and small hard grains; introduced into United States from India n12138757 any of several sorghums cultivated as a source of syrup n12138905 tall perennial grass that spreads by creeping rhizomes and is grown for fodder; naturalized in southern United States where it is a serious pest on cultivated land n12139196 tall grasses grown for the elongated stiff-branched panicle used for brooms and brushes n12139367 grass of freshwater swamps and salt marshes of Europe, Africa, America, and South Atlantic islands n12139575 any of several perennial grasses of the genus Spartina; some important as coastal soil binders n12139793 tall reedlike grass common in salt meadows n12139921 North American cordgrass having leaves with dry membranous margins and glumes with long awns n12140137 cosmopolitan annual and perennial grasses (as dropseed or rush grass) n12140358 a grass of the genus Sporobolus n12140511 grass native to West Indies but common in southern United States having tufted wiry stems often infested with a dark fungus n12140759 erect smooth grass of sandy places in eastern North America n12140903 grass having wiry stems and sheathed panicles n12141037 lawn grasses n12141167 low mat-forming grass of southern United States and tropical America; grown as a lawn grass n12141385 a cereal grass; "wheat is a grain that is grown in Kansas" n12141495 grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet n12141890 annual cereal grasses from Mediterranean area; widely cultivated in temperate regions n12142085 annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains n12142357 a grain of wheat n12142450 wheat with hard dark-colored kernels high in gluten and used for bread and pasta; grown especially in southern Russia, North Africa, and northern central North America n12142750 wheat with soft starch kernels used in pastry and breakfast cereals n12142874 widely cultivated in temperate regions in many varieties for its commercially important grain n12143065 hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed n12143215 hard red wheat grown especially in Russia and Germany; in United States as stock feed n12143405 found wild in Palestine; held to be prototype of cultivated wheat n12143572 corn n12143676 tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times n12144117 (Great Britain) any of various cereal plants (especially the dominant crop of the region--wheat in Great Britain or oats in Scotland and Ireland) n12144313 an ear of corn n12144399 corn grown primarily for animal feed or market grain n12144580 the dried grains or kernels or corn used as animal feed or ground for meal n12144742 a corn plant developed in order to have young ears that are sweet and suitable for eating n12144987 corn whose kernels contain both hard and soft starch and become indented at maturity n12145148 corn having kernels with a hard outer layer enclosing the soft endosperm n12145325 corn having kernels almost entirely of soft starch n12145477 corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat n12145638 each of the long filamentous styles that grow as a silky tuft at the tip of an ear of Indian corn n12145802 wild rice n12145919 perennial aquatic grass of North America bearing grain used for food n12146100 lawn grasses native to southeastern Asia and New Zealand; grown especially in warm regions n12146311 any of several creeping grasses of the genus Zoysia n12146488 lawn grass common in the Philippines; grown also in United States n12146654 lawn grass common in China and Japan; grown also in United States n12146823 Asiatic creeping perennial grass; introduced in southern United States as a drought-resistant lawn grass n12147031 bamboos n12147226 woody tropical grass having hollow woody stems; mature canes used for construction and furniture n12147539 the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles n12147699 tall tender clumping bamboos n12147835 extremely vigorous bamboo having thin-walled culms striped green and yellow; so widely cultivated that native area is uncertain n12148079 North American bamboo n12148253 tall grass of southern United States growing in thickets n12148439 small cane of watery or moist areas in southern United States n12148610 giant clump-forming bamboos n12148757 immense tropical southeast Asian bamboo with tough hollow culms that resemble tree trunks n12148962 medium and large bamboos n12149144 small bamboo of southeastern China having slender culms flexuous when young n12149350 small bamboo having thin green culms turning shining black n12149521 large bamboo having thick-walled culms; native of China and perhaps Japan; widely grown elsewhere n12149751 bulrush; chufa; cotton grass; papyrus; umbrella plant n12150028 grasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers n12150447 type genus of Cyperaceae; grasslike rhizomatous herbs; cosmopolitan except very cold regions n12150722 African sedge widely cultivated as an ornamental water plant for its terminal umbrellalike cluster of slender grasslike leaves n12150969 European sedge having small edible nutlike tubers n12151170 European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots n12151365 tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times n12151615 a widely distributed perennial sedge having small edible nutlike tubers n12151814 large genus of plants found in damp woodlands and bogs and ditches or at water margins: sedges n12152031 European maritime sedge naturalized along Atlantic coast of United States; rootstock has properties of sarsaparilla n12152251 tufted sedge of temperate regions; nearly cosmopolitan n12152406 cotton grass n12152532 any sedge of the genus Eriophorum; north temperate bog plants with tufted spikes n12152722 having densely tufted white cottony or downlike glumes n12152869 rhizomatous perennial grasslike herbs n12153033 widely distributed North American sedge having rigid olive green stems n12153224 sedge of eastern North America having numerous clustered woolly spikelets n12153393 sedges having dense spikes of flowers and leaves reduced to basal sheaths n12153580 a sedge of the genus Eleocharis n12153741 Chinese sedge yielding edible bulb-shaped tubers n12153914 fine-leaved aquatic spike rush; popular as aerator for aquariums n12154114 cylindrical-stemmed sedge n12154228 families Typhaceae; Sparganiaceae; Pandanaceae n12154426 family of woody plants of the order Pandanales including pandanus n12154628 type genus of the Pandanaceae (as screw pines) n12154773 any of various Old World tropical palmlike trees having huge prop roots and edible conelike fruits and leaves like pineapple leaves n12155009 Polynesian screw pine n12155126 fiber from leaves of the pandanus tree; used for woven articles (such as mats) n12155259 perennial marsh plants with creeping rootstocks and long linear leaves n12155459 reed maces; cattails n12155583 tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes n12155773 tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa n12156117 reed maces of America, Europe, North Africa, Asia n12156308 coextensive with the genus Sparganium n12156484 type and sole genus of Sparganiaceae; marsh or aquatic herbs of temperate regions n12156679 marsh plant having elongated linear leaves and round prickly fruit n12156819 dry seed-like fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn n12157056 a single whole grain of a cereal; "a kernel of corn" n12157179 the seed of the cereal grass n12157276 a family of herbaceous vines (such as cucumber or melon or squash or pumpkin) n12157677 any plant of the family Cucurbitaceae n12157769 any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds n12158031 any of numerous inedible fruits with hard rinds n12158148 type genus of the Cucurbitaceae n12158443 a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes n12158798 any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits n12159055 any of various usually bushy plants producing fruit that is eaten while immature and before the rind or seeds harden n12159388 any of various squash plants grown for their yellow fruits with somewhat elongated necks n12159555 any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh n12159804 marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small n12159942 squash plant having dark green fruit with skin mottled with light green or yellow n12160125 squash plant having flattened round fruit with a scalloped edge; usually greenish white n12160303 squash plant bearing oval fruit with smooth yellowish skin and tender stranded flesh resembling spaghetti n12160490 any of various plants of the species Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata producing squashes that have hard rinds and mature in the fall n12160857 squash plant bearing small acorn-shaped fruits having yellow flesh and dark green or yellow rind with longitudinal ridges n12161056 any of several winter squash plants producing large greyish-green football-shaped fruit with a rough warty rind n12161285 squash plants bearing hard-shelled fruit shaped somewhat like a turban with a rounded central portion protruding from the end opposite the stem n12161577 plant bearing somewhat drum-shaped fruit having dark green rind with greyish markings n12161744 plant bearing buff-colored squash having somewhat bottle-shaped fruit with fine-textured edible flesh and a smooth thin rind n12161969 any of various plants bearing squash having hard rinds and elongated recurved necks n12162181 plant bearing squash having globose to ovoid fruit with variously striped grey and green and white warty rinds n12162425 perennial vine of dry parts of central and southwestern United States and Mexico having small hard mottled green inedible fruit n12162758 small hard green-and-white inedible fruit of the prairie gourd plant n12162905 climbing perennial herbs: bryony n12163035 a vine of the genus Bryonia having large leaves and small flowers and yielding acrid juice with emetic and purgative properties n12163279 white-flowered vine having thick roots and bearing small black berries; Europe to Iran n12163456 bryony having fleshy roots pale green flowers and very small red berries; Europe; North Africa; western Asia n12163649 a dicot genus of the family Cucurbitaceae including watermelons n12163824 any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers n12164065 an African melon n12164215 cucumbers; muskmelons n12164363 any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell n12164656 a variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh n12164881 any of a variety of muskmelon vines having fruit with a smooth white rind and white or greenish flesh that does not have a musky smell n12165170 a muskmelon vine with fruit that has a thin reticulated rind and sweet green flesh n12165384 a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit n12165608 exploding cucumber; squirting cucumber n12165758 Mediterranean vine having oblong fruit that when ripe expels its seeds and juice violently when touched n12166003 bottle gourds n12166128 Old World climbing plant with hard-shelled bottle-shaped gourds as fruits n12166312 dishcloth gourds n12166424 any of several tropical annual climbers having large yellow flowers and edible young fruits; grown commercially for the mature fruit's dried fibrous interior that is used as a sponge n12166793 the loofah climber that has cylindrical fruit n12166929 loofah of Pakistan; widely cultivated throughout tropics n12167075 the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer n12167282 Old World tropical vine n12167436 a tropical Old World flowering vine with red or orange warty fruit n12167602 tropical Old World vine with yellow-orange fruit n12167749 a family of sappy plants that grow in Australasia and southeast China n12167955 a genus of shrubs and herbs that grow in Australia and New Guinea and Malaysia and southeast Asia n12168126 not recognized in all classification systems; in some classifications lobeliaceous plants are included in family Campanulaceae n12168385 in some classifications considered the type genus of a separate family Lobeliaceae n12168565 any plant or flower of the genus Lobelia n12168750 North American lobelia having brilliant red flowers n12168898 North American wild lobelia having small blue flowers and inflated capsules formerly used as an antispasmodic n12169099 erect perennial aquatic herb of Europe and North America having submerged spongy leaves and pendulous racemes of blue flowers above the water n12169320 tall erect and very leafy perennial herb of eastern North America having dense spikes of blue flowers n12169526 Malvaceae; Bombacaceae; Elaeocarpaceae; Sterculiaceae; Tiliaceae n12169776 herbs and shrubs and some trees: mallows; cotton; okra n12170415 herbs and subshrubs: mallows n12170585 any of various plants of the family Malvaceae n12171098 erect Old World perennial with faintly musk-scented foliage and white or pink flowers; adventive in United States n12171316 annual Old World plant with clusters of pink or white flowers; naturalized in United States n12171503 erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States n12171750 genus of tropical coarse herbs having large lobed leaves and often yellow flowers n12171966 tall coarse annual of Old World tropics widely cultivated in southern United States and West Indies for its long mucilaginous green pods used as basis for soups and stews; sometimes placed in genus Hibiscus n12172364 long green edible beaked pods of the okra plant n12172481 bushy herb of tropical Asia grown for its yellow or pink to scarlet blooms that resemble the hibiscus n12172715 herbs or shrubs or small trees: flowering maple; Indian mallow n12172906 an ornamental plant of the genus Abutilon having leaves that resemble maple leaves n12173069 tall annual herb or subshrub of tropical Asia having velvety leaves and yellow flowers and yielding a strong fiber; naturalized in southeastern Europe and United States n12173407 genus of erect herbs of the Middle East having showy flowers: hollyhocks; in some classification systems synonymous with genus Althaea n12173664 any of various tall plants of the genus Alcea; native to the Middle East but widely naturalized and cultivated for its very large variously colored flowers n12173912 plant with terminal racemes of showy white to pink or purple flowers; the English cottage garden hollyhock n12174124 hollyhocks; in some classification systems synonymous with genus Alcea n12174311 any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea n12174521 European perennial plant naturalized in United States having triangular ovate leaves and lilac-pink flowers n12174742 small genus of North American herbs having usually red or purple flowers n12174926 a plant of the genus Callirhoe having palmately cleft leaves and white to red or purple flowers borne throughout the summer n12175181 perennial poppy mallow of United States southern plains states having rose-red or rose-purple flowers n12175370 hairy perennial of central United States having round deeply lobed leaves and loose panicles of large crimson-purple or cherry-red flowers n12175598 densely hairy perennial having mostly triangular basal leaves and rose-purple flowers in panicled clusters n12175797 herbs and shrubs and small trees: cotton n12175949 erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers n12176278 East Indian shrub cultivated especially for ornament for its pale yellow to deep purple blossoms n12176453 small bushy tree grown on islands of the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of the southern United States; yields cotton with unusually long silky fibers n12176709 Old World annual having heart-shaped leaves and large seeds with short greyish lint removed with difficulty; considered an ancestor of modern short-staple cottons n12176953 native tropical American plant now cultivated in the United States yielding short-staple cotton n12177129 cotton with long rough hairy fibers n12177249 fine somewhat brownish long-staple cotton grown in Egypt; believed to be derived from sea island cotton or by hybridization with Peruvian cotton n12177455 shrub of southern Arizona and Mexico n12177592 large genus of tropical and subtropical herbs and shrubs and trees often grown as ornamentals for their profusion of large flowers in a variety of colors n12177844 any plant of the genus Hibiscus n12178129 valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation n12178358 fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus n12178494 erect forest tree of Cuba and Jamaica having variably hairy leaves and orange-yellow or orange-red flowers; yields a moderately dense timber for cabinetwork and gunstocks n12178780 Australian tree with acid foliage n12178896 showy shrub of salt marshes of the eastern United States having large rose-colored flowers n12179122 Chinese shrub or small tree having white or pink flowers becoming deep red at night; widely cultivated; naturalized in southeastern United States n12179391 large showy Asiatic shrub or small tree having large single or double red to deep-red flowers n12179632 East Indian sparsely prickly annual herb or perennial subshrub widely cultivated for its fleshy calyxes used in tarts and jelly and for its bast fiber n12179907 Asiatic shrub or small shrubby tree having showy bell-shaped rose or purple or white flowers and usually three-lobed leaves; widely cultivated in temperate North America and Europe n12180168 shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores; yields a light tough wood used for canoe outriggers and a fiber used for cordage and caulk; often cultivated for ornament n12180456 annual weedy herb with ephemeral yellow purple-eyed flowers; Old World tropics; naturalized as a weed in North America n12180714 small genus of shrubs and small trees of New Zealand: lacebarks n12180885 small tree or shrub of New Zealand having a profusion of axillary clusters of honey-scented paper-white flowers and whose bark is used for cordage n12181147 small genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs; some often placed in other genera n12181352 a rare mallow found only in Illinois resembling the common hollyhock and having pale rose-mauve flowers; sometimes placed in genus Sphaeralcea n12181612 perennial of northwestern United States and western Canada resembling a hollyhock and having white or pink flowers n12181851 small genus of herbs of southeastern United States and tropical America and Africa n12182049 any of various plants of the genus Kosteletzya predominantly of coastal habitats; grown for their flowers that resemble hibiscus n12182276 subshrub of southeastern United States to New York n12182414 widespread genus of herbs or softwood arborescent shrubs cultivated for their showy flowers n12182615 arborescent perennial shrub having palmately lobed furry leaves and showy red-purple flowers; southwestern United States n12182858 genus of shrubs or small trees: chaparral mallow n12183026 shrub of coastal ranges of California and Baja California having hairy branches and spikes of numerous mauve flowers; sometimes placed in genus Sphaeralcea n12183318 small genus of chiefly European herbs n12183452 western Mediterranean annual having deep purple-red flowers subtended by 3 large cordate bracts n12183636 genus of mallows characterized by red and yellow flowers often placed in other genera n12183816 an American plant of the genus Malvastrum n12183916 small genus of shrubs of Central and South America: wax mallows n12184095 any of various plants of the genus Malvaviscus having brilliant bell-shaped drooping flowers like incompletely opened hibiscus flowers n12184337 one species: glade mallow n12184468 tall coarse American herb having palmate leaves and numerous small white dioecious flowers; found wild in most alluvial soils of eastern and central United States n12184724 genus of tropical hairy shrubs or herbs of tropics and subtropics especially South America n12184912 any of various evergreen plants of the genus Pavonia having white or yellow or purple flowers n12185078 small genus of shrubs and trees of Australia and New Zealand n12185254 deciduous New Zealand tree whose inner bark yields a strong fiber that resembles flax and is called New Zealand cotton n12185526 a fiber from the bast of New Zealand ribbon trees that resembles cotton fiber n12185687 very small genus of shrubs of southern hemisphere: bush hibiscus n12185859 southern and western Australian shrub with unlobed or shallowly lobed toothed leaves and purple flowers; sometimes placed in genus Hibiscus n12186116 large genus of tropical subshrubs or herbs some of which yield fibers of mucilaginous substances n12186352 tall handsome perennial herb of southeastern United States having maplelike leaves and white flowers n12186554 herb widely distributed in tropics and subtropics used for forage and medicinally as a demulcent and having a fine soft bast stronger than jute; sometimes an aggressive weed n12186839 tropical American weed having pale yellow or orange flowers naturalized in southern United States n12187030 genus of showy plants of western North America having palmate leaves and variously colored racemose flowers n12187247 perennial purple-flowered wild mallow of western North America that is also cultivated n12187450 large genus of chiefly tropical herbs with showy flowers and mostly globose fruits: globe mallows n12187663 genus of coarse herbs and subshrubs of arid North and South America having pink or scarlet flowers and globose fruits n12187891 false mallow of western United States having racemose red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Malvastrum n12188120 a small genus of tropical trees including the portia tree n12188289 any of various trees yielding variously colored woods similar to true tulipwood n12188484 the variegated or showily striped ornamental wood of various tulipwood trees n12188635 pantropical tree of usually seacoasts sometimes cultivated as an ornamental for its rounded heart-shaped leaves and showy yellow and purple flowers; yields valuable pink to dark red close-grained wood and oil from its seeds n12188985 tropical trees with large dry or fleshy fruit containing usually woolly seeds n12189293 trees of chiefly South America n12189429 East Indian silk cotton tree yielding fibers inferior to kapok n12189620 baobab; cream-of-tartar tree n12189779 Australian tree having an agreeably acid fruit that resembles a gourd n12189987 African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread n12190241 tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and showy bell-shaped flowers n12190410 massive tropical tree with deep ridges on its massive trunk and bearing large pods of seeds covered with silky floss; source of the silky kapok fiber n12190712 a genus of tall Asian trees of the family Bombacaceae n12190869 tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a hard spiny rind n12191075 one species: medium-sized evergreen tree of Puerto Rico or Mexico n12191240 evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae n12191461 one species: balsa n12191587 forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts n12191813 strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats n12191965 tropical American deciduous shrubs or small trees n12192132 tree of Mexico to Guatemala having densely hairy flowers with long narrow petals clustered at ends of branches before leaves appear n12192373 genus of trees and shrubs widely distributed in warm regions some yielding useful timber; in some classifications included in the family Santalaceae n12192722 type genus of the family Elaeocarpaceae n12192877 Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit n12193205 pale easily worked timber from the quandong tree n12193334 the fruit of the Brisbane quandong tree n12193458 small genus of shrubs or small trees of Australia and New Zealand and western South America n12193665 graceful deciduous shrub or small tree having attractive foliage and small red berries that turn black at maturity and are used for making wine n12193964 one species: Jamaican cherry; sometimes placed in family Flacourtiaceae n12194147 a fast-growing tropical American evergreen having white flowers and white fleshy edible fruit; bark yields a silky fiber used in cordage and wood is valuable for staves n12194466 genus of tropical hardwood timber trees n12194613 West Indian timber tree having very hard wood n12194776 a large family of plants of order Malvales n12195186 type genus of the Sterculiaceae: deciduous or evergreen trees of Old and New World tropics and subtropics n12195391 any tree of the genus Sterculia n12195533 large deciduous tree native to Panama and from which the country takes its name; having densely leafy crown and naked trunk n12195734 large tree of Old World tropics having foul-smelling orange-red blossoms followed by red pods enclosing oil-rich seeds sometimes used as food n12195965 Australian trees (usually with swollen trunks) n12196129 an Australian tree of the genus Brachychiton n12196336 south Australian tree having panicles of brilliant scarlet flowers n12196527 north Australian tree having white flowers and broad leaves n12196694 widely distributed tree of eastern Australia yielding a tough durable fiber and soft light attractively grained wood; foliage is an important emergency food for cattle n12196954 large tree of Queensland having cream-colored flowers blotched with red inside; sometimes placed in genus Sterculia n12197211 large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts n12197359 tree bearing large brown nuts containing e.g. caffeine; source of cola extract n12197601 bitter brown seed containing caffein; source of cola extract n12197765 genus of African shrubs or small trees n12197901 any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Dombeya grown for their rounded clusters of exquisite often sweet-scented flowers usually hanging beneath the leaves n12198140 small genus of Asian trees or shrubs n12198286 deciduous tree widely grown in southern United States as an ornamental for its handsome maplelike foliage and long racemes of yellow-green flowers followed by curious leaflike pods n12198628 flannelbush n12198793 any of several handsome evergreen shrubs of California and northern Mexico having downy lobed leaves and showy yellow flowers n12199030 genus of shrubs and small trees of tropical America and Asia having cylindrical fruits spirally twisted around one another n12199266 a tree or shrub of the genus Helicteres n12199399 East Indian shrub often cultivated for its hairy leaves and orange-red flowers n12199564 small genus of timber trees of eastern Asia, Australasia and tropical Africa that form large buttresses n12199790 large tree of Australasia n12199982 large evergreen tree of India and Burma whose leaves are silvery beneath n12200143 small tree of coastal regions of Old World tropics whose leaves are silvery beneath n12200315 genus of African herbs and subshrubs having honey-scented bell-shaped flowers n12200504 African shrub having decumbent stems and slender yellow honey-scented flowers either solitary or in pairs n12200747 genus of tropical Asian trees and shrubs n12200905 Indian tree having fragrant nocturnal white flowers and yielding a reddish wood used for planking; often grown as an ornamental or shade tree n12201166 small genus of east Asian and Australian timber trees n12201331 Australian timber tree n12201456 cacao plants n12201580 tropical American tree producing cacao beans n12201761 small genus of tropical African trees with maplelike leaves n12201938 large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood n12202234 the wood of an African obeche tree; used especially for veneering n12202352 chiefly trees and shrubs of tropical and temperate regions of especially southeastern Asia and Brazil; genera Tilia, Corchorus, Entelea, Grewia, Sparmannia n12202712 deciduous trees with smooth usually silver-grey bark of North America and Europe and Asia: lime trees; lindens; basswood n12202936 any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber n12203331 soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork n12203529 large American shade tree with large dark green leaves and rounded crown n12203699 large spreading European linden with small dark green leaves; often cultivated as an ornamental n12203896 American basswood of the Allegheny region n12204032 medium-sized tree of Japan used as an ornamental n12204175 large tree native to eastern Europe and Asia Minor having leaves with white tomentum on the under side; widely cultivated as an ornamental n12204405 a genus of evergreen shrub that grows in New Zealand n12204546 widely distributed genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs; especially Asia n12204730 any of various plants of the genus Corchorus having large leaves and cymose clusters of yellow flowers; a source of jute n12204925 a genus of tropical and subtropical Old World climbers or shrubs or trees n12205104 drought-resistant Asiatic treelike shrub bearing pleasantly acid small red edible fruits commonly used in sherbets n12205308 small genus of tropical African shrubs n12205460 large shrub of South Africa having many conspicuously hairy branches with large hairy leaves and clusters of conspicuous white flowers n12205694 a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests n12212361 any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower n12212690 any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties n12212810 a group of trees and shrubs and herbs mostly with polypetalous flowers; contains 108 families including Rosaceae; Crassulaceae; Myrtaceae; Melastomaceae; Euphorbiaceae; Umbelliferae n12213197 plants having umbels or corymbs of uniovulate flowers; includes the Umbelliferae (chiefly herbs) and Cornaceae (chiefly trees or shrubs) n12213485 coextensive with the family Proteaceae n12213635 large family of Australian and South African shrubs and trees with leathery leaves and clustered mostly tetramerous flowers; constitutes the order Proteales n12214245 a living fossil or so-called `green dinosaur'; genus or subfamily of primitive nut-bearing trees thought to have died out 50 million years ago; a single specimen found in 1994 on Mount Bartle Frere in eastern Australia; not yet officially named n12214605 type genus of Proteaceae; tropical African shrubs n12214789 any tropical African shrub of the genus Protea having alternate rigid leaves and dense colorful flower heads resembling cones n12215022 South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes n12215210 Australian shrub whose flowers yield honey copiously n12215373 important genus of Australian evergreen shrubs or trees with alternate leathery leaves and yellowish flowers n12215579 any shrub or tree of the genus Banksia having alternate leathery leaves apetalous yellow flowers often in showy heads and conelike fruit with winged seeds n12215824 shrubby tree with silky foliage and spikes of cylindrical yellow nectarous flowers n12216028 Australian shrubs (some trees) with flowers in dense spikes: smoke bush n12216215 any of various shrubs of the genus Conospermum with panicles of mostly white woolly flowers n12216382 small genus of South American evergreen shrubs or small trees with long willowy branches and flowers in flamboyant terminal clusters n12216628 grown for outstanding display of brilliant usually scarlet-crimson flowers; Andes n12216836 one species: Chilean nut n12216968 Chilean shrub bearing coral-red fruit with an edible seed resembling a hazelnut n12217211 large genus of Australian shrubs and trees having usually showy orange or red flowers n12217453 any shrub or tree of the genus Grevillea n12217586 any of several Australian timber trees having usually fernlike foliage and mottled wood used in cabinetry and veneering n12217851 tall shrub with cylindrical racemes of red flowers and pinnatifid leaves silky and grey beneath; eastern Australia n12218054 small slender tree with usually entire grey-green pendulous leaves and white or cream-colored flowers; northern Australia n12218274 medium to tall fast-growing tree with orange flowers and feathery bipinnate leaves silky-hairy beneath; eastern Australia n12218490 tree yielding hard heavy reddish wood n12218621 Australian shrubs and small trees with evergreen usually spiny leaves and dense clusters of showy flowers n12218868 tall straggling shrub with large globose crimson-yellow flowers; western Australia n12219065 large bushy shrub with pungent pointed leaves and creamy white flowers; central and eastern Australia n12219289 shrub with pungent rigid needle-shaped leaves and white flowers; eastern Australia n12219495 small genus of trees or shrubs of New Zealand and New Caledonia n12219668 slender elegant tree of New Zealand having racemes of red flowers and yielding valuable mottled red timber n12219875 small genus of Australian shrubs n12220019 erect bushy shrub of eastern Australia having terminal clusters of red flowers yielding much nectar n12220247 large genus of evergreen trees and shrubs having silvery white leaves and solitary terminal flowers with conspicuous silvery bracts n12220496 small South African tree with long silvery silky foliage n12220654 small genus of low-growing evergreens of Chile and Australia; some yield dyes n12220829 any of various ornamental evergreens of the genus Lomatia having attractive fragrant flowers n12220994 trees or shrubs; Madagascar to Australia n12221191 any tree of the genus Macadamia n12221368 medium-sized tree of eastern Australia having creamy-white flowers n12221522 small Australian tree with racemes of pink flowers; widely cultivated (especially in Hawaii) for its sweet edible nuts n12221801 bushy tree with pink to purple flowers n12221943 small genus of Australian shrubs or trees n12222090 Australian tree having alternate simple leaves (when young they are pinnate with prickly toothed margins) and slender axillary spikes of white flowers n12222334 Australian undershrubs to small trees: geebungs n12222493 any of numerous shrubs and small trees having hard narrow leaves and long-lasting yellow or white flowers followed by small edible but insipid fruits n12222715 small genus of timber trees; Australia to Malaysia n12222900 eastern Australian tree widely cultivated as a shade tree and for its glossy leaves and circular clusters of showy red to orange-scarlet flowers n12223160 tree or tall shrub with shiny leaves and umbels of fragrant creamy-white flowers; yields hard heavy reddish wood n12223405 Australian evergreen shrubs: waratahs n12223569 tall shrub of eastern Australia having oblanceolate to obovate leaves and red flowers in compact racemes n12223764 straggling shrub with narrow leaves and conspicuous red flowers in dense globular racemes n12223950 small species of Australian trees or shrubs; grown for their fruit and flowers n12224140 tree bearing pear-shaped fruit with a thick woody epicarp n12224309 order of chiefly Australian trees and shrubs comprising the casuarinas; 1 family: Casuarinaceae n12224522 one genus: genus Casuarina n12224669 genus of trees and shrubs widely naturalized in southern United States and West Indies; coextensive with the family Casuarinaceae and order Casuarinales n12224978 any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Casuarina having jointed stems and whorls of scalelike leaves; some yield heavy hardwood n12225222 any of several Australian trees of the genus Casuarina n12225349 any of several Australian trees of the genus Casuarina yielding heavy hard red wood used in cabinetwork n12225563 common Australian tree widely grown as an ornamental in tropical regions; yields heavy hard red wood n12225769 any of several heavy hard reddish chiefly tropical woods of the families Casuarinaceae and Proteaceae; some used for cabinetwork n12226009 Ericaceae; Clethraceae; Diapensiaceae; Epacridaceae; Lennoaceae; Pyrolaceae; Monotropaceae n12226322 heathers n12226932 a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers n12227220 large genus of low much-branched woody evergreens ranging from prostrate subshrubs to trees: true heaths n12227420 any plant of the genus Erica n12227658 evergreen treelike Mediterranean shrub having fragrant white flowers in large terminal panicles and hard woody roots used to make tobacco pipes n12227909 hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea n12228045 wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes n12228229 dwarf European shrub with very early blooming bell-shaped red flowers n12228387 common low European shrub with purple-red flowers n12228546 dwarf European shrub with rose-colored flowers n12228689 bushy shrub having pink to white flowers; common on the moors of Cornwall and in southwestern Europe; cultivated elsewhere n12228886 erect dense shrub native to western Iberian peninsula having profuse white or pink flowers; naturalized in southwestern England n12229111 South African shrub grown for its profusion of white flowers n12229282 low-growing shrubs of northern regions of northern hemisphere n12229443 any of several shrubs of the genus Andromeda having leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers n12229651 wiry evergreen shrub having pendent clusters of white or pink flowers; of wet acidic areas in Arctic and Canada to northeastern United States n12229887 erect to procumbent evergreen shrub having pendent clusters of white or pink flowers; of sphagnum peat bogs and other wet acidic areas in northern Europe n12230146 large evergreen shrubs and trees of southern Europe and western North America: strawberry tree; madrona n12230347 any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America n12230540 evergreen tree of the Pacific coast of North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning n12230794 small evergreen European shrubby tree bearing many-seeded scarlet berries that are edible but bland; of Ireland, southern Europe, Asia Minor n12231031 bearberry; manzanita n12231192 chiefly evergreen subshrubs of northern to Arctic areas n12231358 evergreen mat-forming shrub of North America and northern Eurasia having small white flowers and red berries; leaves turn red in autumn n12231709 deciduous creeping shrub bright red in autumn having black or blue-black berries; alpine and circumpolar n12231918 chiefly evergreen shrubs of warm dry areas of western North America n12232114 erect California shrub having leaves with heart-shaped lobes at the base n12232280 erect treelike shrub forming dense thickets and having drooping panicles of white or pink flowers and red berrylike drupes; California n12232503 erect openly branched California shrub whose twigs are woolly when young n12232683 a genus containing only one species: spike heath n12232851 small evergreen mat-forming shrub of southern Europe and Asia Minor having stiff stems and terminal clusters of small bell-shaped flowers n12233094 a genus allied to and once included in genus Phyllodoce n12233249 procumbent Old World mat-forming evergreen shrub with racemes of pinkish-white flowers n12233410 one species n12233529 common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere n12233759 low tufted evergreen shrubs of colder parts of north temperate regions having moss-like foliage and nodding white or pink flowers n12233998 heath of mountains of western United States having bell-shaped white flowers n12234176 one species: leatherleaf n12234318 north temperate bog shrub with evergreen leathery leaves and small white cylindrical flowers n12234513 a dicotyledonous genus of the family Ericaceae n12234669 low straggling evergreen shrub of western Europe represented by several varieties with flowers from white to rose-purple n12234913 small creeping evergreen shrubs: trailing arbutus n12235051 low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers n12235263 widely distributed genus of creeping or upright evergreen shrubs n12235479 slow-growing procumbent evergreen shrublet of northern North America and Japan having white flowers and numerous white fleshy rough and hairy seeds n12235765 creeping shrub of eastern North America having white bell-shaped flowers followed by spicy red berrylike fruit and shiny aromatic leaves that yield wintergreen oil n12236160 small evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having edible dark purple grape-sized berries n12236363 deciduous or evergreen shrubs of North America: black huckleberries n12236546 any of several shrubs of the genus Gaylussacia bearing small berries resembling blueberries n12236768 low shrub of the eastern United States bearing shiny black edible fruit; best known of the huckleberries n12236977 huckleberry of the eastern United States with pink flowers and sweet blue fruit n12237152 creeping evergreen shrub of southeastern United States having small shiny boxlike leaves and flavorless berries n12237350 erect evergreen shrubs: mountain laurel n12237486 any plant of the genus Kalmia n12237641 a North American evergreen shrub having glossy leaves and white or rose-colored flowers n12237855 laurel of bogs of northwestern United States having small purple flowers and pale leaves that are glaucous beneath n12238073 North American dwarf shrub resembling mountain laurel but having narrower leaves and small red flowers; poisonous to young stock n12238306 evergreen shrubs of north temperate regions n12238491 evergreen shrub of eastern North America having white or creamy bell-shaped flowers and dark green hairy leaves used for tea during American Revolution n12238756 a Rocky Mountain shrub similar to Ledum groenlandicum n12238913 bog shrub of northern and central Europe and eastern Siberia to Korea and Japan n12239100 one species: sand myrtle n12239240 low-growing evergreen shrub of New Jersey to Florida grown for its many white star-shaped flowers and glossy foliage n12239458 American and Asiatic deciduous and evergreen shrubs n12239647 any plant of the genus Leucothoe; grown for their beautiful white flowers; glossy foliage contains a poisonous substance similar to that found in genus Kalmia n12239880 fast-growing evergreen shrub of southeastern United States having arching interlaced branches and racemes of white flowers n12240150 bushy deciduous shrub of the eastern United States with long racemes of pinkish flowers n12240335 one species: alpine azalea n12240477 creeping mat-forming evergreen shrub of high mountain regions of northern hemisphere grown for its rose-pink flowers n12240715 evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees of United States to Antilles and eastern Asia to the Himalaya n12240965 deciduous shrub of coastal plain of the eastern United States having nodding pinkish-white flowers; poisonous to stock n12241192 deciduous much-branched shrub with dense downy panicles of small bell-shaped white flowers n12241426 showy evergreen shrub of southeastern United States with shiny leaves and angled branches and clusters of pink to reddish flowers that resemble an umbel n12241699 deciduous shrubs of North America and eastern Asia n12241880 straggling shrub of northwestern North America having foliage with a bluish tinge and umbels of small bell-shaped flowers n12242123 low shrub of the eastern United States with downy twigs n12242287 sourwood n12242409 deciduous shrubby tree of eastern North America having deeply fissured bark and sprays of small fragrant white flowers and sour-tasting leaves n12242668 small genus of evergreen Arctic and alpine shrubs n12242850 small shrub with tiny evergreen leaves and pink or purple flowers; Alpine summits and high ground in Asia and Europe and United States n12243109 semi-prostrate evergreen herb of western United States n12243292 decorative evergreen shrubs of woody vines n12243459 broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers n12243693 ornamental evergreen shrub of southeastern United States having small white bell-shaped flowers n12243927 large genus of evergreen shrubs native to cooler regions of the northern hemisphere having showy flowers n12244153 any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers n12244458 medium-sized rhododendron of Pacific coast of North America having large rosy brown-spotted flowers n12244650 late-spring-blooming rhododendron of eastern North America having rosy to pink-purple flowers n12244819 shrub growing in swamps throughout the eastern United States and having small white to pinkish flowers resembling honeysuckle n12245067 group of evergreen or deciduous shrubs formerly considered a separate genus; now included in the genus Rhododendron n12245319 any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors n12245472 evergreen or deciduous berry-bearing shrubs of northern hemisphere: cranberries; blueberries n12245695 any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries n12245885 trailing red-fruited plant n12246037 small red-fruited trailing cranberry of Arctic and cool regions of the northern hemisphere n12246232 any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries n12246641 any of various dark-fruited as distinguished from blue-fruited blueberries n12246773 shrub or small tree of eastern United States having black inedible berries n12246941 low-growing deciduous shrub of northeastern North America having flowers in compact racemes and bearing sweet dark blue berries n12247202 shrub of southeastern United States grown commercially especially for canning industry n12247407 low-growing tufted deciduous shrub of northern and alpine North America having pink to coral-red flowers followed by sweet blue berries n12247664 high-growing deciduous shrub of eastern North America bearing edible blueish to blackish berries with a distinct bloom; source of most cultivated blueberries n12247963 shrub of the eastern United States having shining evergreen leaves and bluish-black fruit n12248141 stiff bushy evergreen shrub of western North America having sour black berries and glossy green foliage used in floral arrangements n12248359 erect blueberry of western United States having solitary flowers and somewhat sour berries n12248574 erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries n12248780 an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves n12248941 low deciduous shrub of the eastern United States bearing dark blue sweet berries n12249122 shrub of northwestern North America bearing red berries n12249294 small branching blueberry common in marshy areas of the eastern United States having greenish or yellowish unpalatable berries reputedly eaten by deer n12249542 low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries n12249821 coextensive with the genus Clethra n12249993 type and sole genus of the Clethraceae; deciduous shrubs or small trees: white alder, summer-sweet n12250180 shrub of eastern and southern coastal United States having beautiful racemes of spice-scented white flowers n12250413 north temperate low evergreen plants; in some classifications placed in its own order Diapensiales n12250708 used in some classifications: coextensive with family Diapensiaceae n12250874 type genus of Diapensiaceae n12251001 any boreal low-growing evergreen plant of the genus Diapensia n12251137 evergreen herbs of southeastern United States n12251278 tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall n12251577 one species: pyxie; the eastern United States n12251740 creeping evergreen shrub having narrow overlapping leaves and early white star-shaped flowers; of the pine barrens of New Jersey and the Carolinas n12251997 evergreen perennial herbs of North America and eastern Asia: oconee bells n12252168 any plant of the genus Shortia; evergreen perennial herbs with smooth leathery basal leaves and showy white solitary flowers n12252383 plant of southeastern United States having solitary white funnel-shaped flowers flushed with pink and large glossy green leaves that turn bronze-red in fall n12252620 Australasian shrubs or small trees n12252866 any heathlike plant of the family Epacridaceae; most are of the Australian region n12253083 type genus of the Epacridaceae: Australian heath n12253229 any heathlike evergreen shrub of the genus Epacris grown for their showy and crowded spikes of small bell-shaped or tubular flowers n12253487 spindly upright shrub of southern Australia and Tasmania having white to rose or purple-red flowers n12253664 small erect shrub of Australia and Tasmania with fragrant ivory flowers n12253835 small shrub of southern and western Australia having pinkish to rosy purple tubular flowers n12254014 evergreen shrubs of Australia and Tasmania n12254168 small prostrate or ascending shrub having scarlet flowers and succulent fruit resembling cranberries; sometimes placed in genus Styphelia n12254478 evergreen trees or shrubs of mountains of Australia and Tasmania n12254667 stout Australian shrub with narrow leaves crowded at ends of branches and terminal clusters of white or pink flowers n12254891 gaunt Tasmanian evergreen shrubby tree with slender tapering leaves 3 to 5 feet long n12255086 Australian heathlike shrubs n12255225 heathlike shrub of southwestern Australia grown for its sharply scented foliage and pink flowers followed by pentagonal fruit n12255452 family of fleshy parasitic herbs lacking green foliage and having heads of small flowers; California and Mexico n12255659 evergreen herbs of temperate regions: genera Pyrola, Chimaphila, Moneses, Orthilia n12255934 short-stemmed perennial herbs of cool or temperate regions: wintergreen; shinleaf n12256112 any of several evergreen perennials of the genus Pyrola n12256325 evergreen of eastern North America with leathery leaves and numerous white flowers n12256522 the common wintergreen having many-flowered racemes of pink-tinged white flowers; Europe and North America n12256708 North American evergreen with small pinkish bell-shaped flowers and oblong leaves used formerly for shinplasters n12256920 evergreen with rounded leaves and very fragrant creamy-white flowers; widely distributed in northern parts of Old and New Worlds n12257140 a shrubby perennial rhizomatous evergreen herb; grows in damp coniferous woodlands in northern temperate regions n12257343 small genus of evergreen herbs with long creeping rootstocks and shining leaves; North America; Europe; east Asia n12257570 any of several plants of the genus Chimaphila n12257725 Eurasian herb with white or pinkish flowers in a terminal corymb n12257920 one species: one-flowered wintergreen; sometimes included in genus Pyrola n12258101 delicate evergreen dwarf herb of north temperate regions having a solitary white terminal flower; sometimes placed in genus Pyrola n12258380 used in some classification for saprophytic herbs sometimes included in the family Pyrolaceae: genera Monotropa and Sarcodes n12258663 leafless fleshy saprophytic plants; in some classifications placed in the family Pyrolaceae n12258885 small waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower; turns black with age n12259122 term used in some classifications for the pinesaps, which are usually included in the genus Monotropa n12259316 fleshy tawny or reddish saprophytic herb resembling the Indian pipe and growing in woodland humus of eastern North America; in some classifications placed in a separate genus Hypopitys n12259615 snow plant; in some classifications placed in family Pyrolaceae n12259788 a fleshy bright red saprophytic plant of the mountains of western North America that appears in early spring while snow is on the ground n12260021 an order of dicotyledonous trees of the subclass Hamamelidae n12260208 chiefly monoecious trees and shrubs: beeches; chestnuts; oaks; genera Castanea, Castanopsis, Chrysolepis, Fagus, Lithocarpus, Nothofagus, Quercus n12260593 beeches n12260799 any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions n12261179 wood of any of various beech trees; used for flooring and containers and plywood and tool handles n12261359 large European beech with minutely-toothed leaves; widely planted as an ornamental in North America n12261571 variety of European beech with shining purple or copper-colored leaves n12261808 North American forest tree with light green leaves and edible nuts n12262018 variety of European beech with pendulous limbs n12262185 a beech native to Japan having soft light yellowish-brown wood n12262327 chestnuts; chinkapins n12262553 any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur n12262905 wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea n12263038 large tree found from Maine to Alabama n12263204 wild or cultivated throughout southern Europe, northwestern Africa and southwestern Asia n12263410 a small tree with small sweet nuts; wild or naturalized in Korea and China n12263588 a spreading tree of Japan that has a short trunk n12263738 shrubby chestnut tree of southeastern United States having small edible nuts n12263987 shrubby tree closely related to the Allegheny chinkapin but with larger leaves; southern midwestern United States n12264254 evergreen trees and shrubs of warm regions valued for their foliage; southeastern United States and eastern Australia and northern New Zealand n12264512 a tree of the genus Castanopsis n12264621 two species: golden chinkapins n12264786 small ornamental evergreen tree of Pacific Coast whose glossy yellow-green leaves are yellow beneath; bears edible nuts n12265083 evergreen shrub similar to golden chinkapin; mountains of California n12265266 tanbark oaks n12265394 evergreen tree of the Pacific coast area having large leathery leaves; yields tanbark n12265600 small evergreen tree of China and Japan n12265740 bark rich in tannin; bruised and cut in pieces to use for tanning; spent tanbark used as a ground covering n12265900 beeches of temperate southern hemisphere except Africa: southern beech n12266217 any of various beeches of the southern hemisphere having small usually evergreen leaves n12266528 large evergreen tree of Tasmania n12266644 Chilean evergreen whose leafy boughs are used for thatching n12266796 any of several tall New Zealand trees of the genus Nothofagus; some yield useful timber n12266984 New Zealand beech with usually pale silvery bark n12267133 tall deciduous South American tree n12267265 large Chilean timber tree yielding coarse lumber n12267411 New Zealand forest tree n12267534 tall New Zealand tree yielding very hard wood n12267677 fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base n12267841 cup-shaped plant organ n12267931 cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn n12268096 oaks n12268246 a deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves; "great oaks grow from little acorns" n12268918 the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring n12269099 oak given a weathered appearance by exposure to fumes of ammonia; used for cabinetwork n12269241 any of several American evergreen oaks n12269406 highly variable often shrubby evergreen oak of coastal zone of western North America having small thick usually spiny-toothed dark-green leaves n12269652 any of numerous Old World and American oaks having 6 to 8 stamens in each floret, acorns that mature in one year and leaf veins that never extend beyond the margin of the leaf n12270027 large slow-growing deciduous tree of the eastern United States having stout spreading branches and leaves with usually 7 rounded lobes; yields strong and durable hard wood n12270278 semi-evergreen shrub or small tree of Arizona and New Mexico having acorns with hemispherical cups n12270460 large deciduous oak of the eastern United States with a flaky bark and leaves that have fewer lobes than other white oaks; yields heavy strong wood used in construction; thrives in wet soil n12270741 large deciduous tree of central and southern Europe and Asia Minor having lanceolate leaves with spiked lobes n12270946 medium-sized evergreen of southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico with oblong leathery often spiny-edged leaves n12271187 medium-large deciduous tree with a thick trunk found in the eastern United States and southern Canada and having close-grained wood and deeply seven-lobed leaves turning scarlet in autumn n12271451 small to medium deciduous oak of east central North America; leaves have sharply pointed lobes n12271643 any of numerous American oaks having 4 stamens in each floret, acorns requiring two years to mature and leaf veins usually extending beyond the leaf margin to form points or bristles n12271933 large round-topped deciduous tree with spreading branches having narrow falcate leaves with deeply sinuate lobes and wood similar to that of northern red oaks; New Jersey to Illinois and southward n12272239 small deciduous tree of western North America with crooked branches and pale grey bark n12272432 evergreen oak of southern Europe having leaves somewhat resembling those of holly; yields a hard wood n12272650 hard wood of the holm oak tree n12272735 shrubby oak of southeastern United States usually forming dense thickets n12272883 small deciduous tree of eastern and central United States having leaves that shine like laurel; wood is used in western states for shingles n12273114 small semi-evergreen shrubby tree of southeastern United States having hairy young branchlets and leaves narrowing to a slender bristly point n12273344 large deciduous tree of the Pacific coast having deeply parted bristle-tipped leaves n12273515 small slow-growing deciduous shrubby tree of dry sandy barrens of southeastern United States having leaves with bristle-tipped lobes resembling turkey's toes n12273768 large nearly semi-evergreen oak of southeastern United States; thrives in damp soil n12273939 tall graceful deciduous California oak having leathery leaves and slender pointed acorns n12274151 medium-large deciduous timber tree of central and southern United States; acorns deeply immersed in the cup and mature in first year n12274358 medium to large deciduous oak of central and eastern North America with ovoid acorns deeply immersed in large fringed cups; yields tough close-grained wood n12274630 any of various chiefly American small shrubby oaks often a dominant form on thin dry soils sometimes forming dense thickets n12274863 a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets n12275131 medium to large deciduous tree of moist areas of southeastern United States similar to the basket oak n12275317 oak with moderately light fine-grained wood; Japan n12275489 an oak having leaves resembling those of chestnut trees n12275675 medium-sized deciduous tree of the eastern United States that yields a strong durable wood n12275888 small evergreen shrub or tree of southeastern United States; often forms almost impenetrable thickets in sandy coastal areas n12276110 relatively tall deciduous water oak of southeastern United States often cultivated as a shade tree; thrives in wet soil n12276314 similar to the pin oak; grows in damp sites in Mississippi River basin n12276477 deciduous European oak valued for its tough elastic wood n12276628 medium to large deciduous tree of the eastern United States; its durable wood is used as timber or split and woven into baskets or chair seats n12276872 fast-growing medium to large pyramidal deciduous tree of northeastern United States and southeastern Canada having deeply pinnatifid leaves that turn bright red in autumn; thrives in damp soil n12277150 medium to large deciduous oak of the eastern United States having long lanceolate leaves and soft strong wood n12277334 deciduous shrubby tree of northeastern and central United States having a sweet edible nut and often forming dense thickets n12277578 medium to large deciduous European oak having smooth leaves with rounded lobes; yields hard strong light-colored wood n12277800 large symmetrical deciduous tree with rounded crown widely distributed in eastern North America; has large leaves with triangular spiny tipped lobes and coarse-grained wood less durable than that of white oaks n12278107 large deciduous red oak of southern and eastern United States having large seven-lobed to nine-lobed elliptical leaves, large acorns and medium hard coarse-grained wood n12278371 small deciduous tree of eastern and central United States having dark green lyrate pinnatifid leaves and tough moisture-resistant wood used especially for fence posts n12278650 medium-sized evergreen oak of southern Europe and northern Africa having thick corky bark that is periodically stripped to yield commercial cork n12278865 small deciduous tree having the trunk branched almost from the base with spreading branches; Texas and southern Oklahoma n12279060 a low spreading or prostrate shrub of southwestern United States with small acorns and leaves resembling those of the huckleberry n12279293 medium to large deciduous tree of China, Japan, and Korea having thick corky bark n12279458 medium to large deciduous timber tree of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada having dark outer bark and yellow inner bark used for tanning; broad five-lobed leaves are bristle-tipped n12279772 medium-sized evergreen native to eastern North America to the east coast of Mexico; often cultivated as shade tree for it wide-spreading crown; extremely hard tough durable wood once used in shipbuilding n12280060 a small shrubby evergreen tree of western North America similar to the coast live oak but occurring chiefly in foothills of mountain ranges removed from the coast; an important part of the chaparral n12280364 nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground n12280487 monoecious trees and shrubs (including the genera Betula and Alnus and Carpinus and Corylus and Ostrya and Ostryopsis) n12280886 a genus of trees of the family Betulaceae (such as birches) n12281241 any betulaceous tree or shrub of the genus Betula having a thin peeling bark n12281600 hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood n12281788 tree of eastern North America with thin lustrous yellow or grey bark n12281974 small American birch with peeling white bark often worked into e.g. baskets or toy canoes n12282235 medium-sized birch of eastern North America having white or pale grey bark and valueless wood; occurs often as a second-growth forest tree n12282527 European birch with silvery white peeling bark and markedly drooping branches n12282737 European birch with dull white to pale brown bark and somewhat drooping hairy branches n12282933 birch of swamps and river bottoms throughout the eastern United States having reddish-brown bark n12283147 common birch of the eastern United States having spicy brown bark yielding a volatile oil and hard dark wood used for furniture n12283395 Alaskan birch with white to pale brown bark n12283542 birch of western United States resembling the paper birch but having brownish bark n12283790 small shrub of colder parts of North America and Greenland n12283981 alders n12284262 north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant n12284665 wood of any of various alder trees; resistant to underwater rot; used for bridges etc n12284821 medium-sized tree with brown-black bark and woody fruiting catkins; leaves are hairy beneath n12285049 native to Europe but introduced in America n12285195 shrub or small tree of southeastern United States having soft light brown wood n12285369 tree of western United States n12285512 large tree of Pacific coast of North America having hard red wood much used for furniture n12285705 common shrub of Canada and northeastern United States having shoots scattered with rust-colored down n12285900 common shrub of the eastern United States with smooth bark n12286068 shrub of mountainous areas of Europe n12286197 North American shrub with light green leaves and winged nuts n12286372 used in some classification systems for the genera Carpinus, Ostryopsis, and Ostryopsis n12286581 mostly deciduous monoecious trees or shrubs: hornbeams; sometimes placed in subfamily Carpinaceae n12286826 any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Carpinus n12286988 medium-sized Old World tree with smooth grey bark and leaves like beech that turn yellow-orange in autumn n12287195 tree or large shrub with grey bark and blue-green leaves that turn red-orange in autumn n12287388 deciduous monoecious trees of Europe and Asia and America; sometimes placed in subfamily or family Carpinaceae n12287642 any of several trees resembling hornbeams with fruiting clusters resembling hops n12287836 medium-sized hop hornbeam of southern Europe and Asia Minor n12288005 medium-sized hop hornbeam of eastern North America n12288188 deciduous monoecious shrubs of China and Mongolia resembling trees of the genus Ostrya; sometimes placed in subfamily or family Carpinaceae n12288422 used in some classification systems for the genus Corylus n12288598 deciduous monoecious nut-bearing shrubs of small trees: hazel; sometimes placed in the subfamily or family Corylaceae n12288823 any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk n12289115 the fine-grained wood of a hazelnut tree (genus Corylus) and the hazel tree (Australian genus Pomaderris) n12289310 nut-bearing shrub of eastern North America n12289433 small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe n12289585 hazel of western United States with conspicuous beaklike involucres on the nuts n12289744 an order of dicotyledonous plants having gamopetalous flowers; Gentianaceae; Apocynaceae; Asclepiadaceae; Loganiaceae; Oleaceae; Salvadoraceae n12290116 chiefly herbaceous plants with showy flowers; some are cultivated as ornamentals n12290522 genus of low-growing herbs mostly of northern hemisphere having flowers with protruding spirally twisted anthers n12290748 any of various plants of the genus Centaurium n12290975 erect plant with small clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers of southwestern United States n12291143 common European glabrous annual centaury with flowers in dense cymes n12291292 tufted perennial of western Europe and Azores having bright pink to white flowers n12291459 a variety of centaury found at the seaside n12291564 a variety of centaury with broad leaves n12291671 a slender variety of centaury n12291763 small genus of herbs of warm regions of southern North America to northern South America n12291959 one of the most handsome prairie wildflowers having large erect bell-shaped bluish flowers; of moist places in prairies and fields from eastern Colorado and Nebraska south to New Mexico and Texas n12292285 genus of tropical Asiatic and African plants: especially Persian violets n12292463 perennial cultivated especially as a houseplant for its fragrant bluish to dark lavender flowers n12292655 genus of North American herbs: columbo; includes some species sometimes placed in genus Swertia n12292877 any of various tall perennial herbs constituting the genus Frasera; widely distributed in warm dry upland areas of California, Oregon, and Washington n12293180 tall herb with panicles of white flowers flushed with green; northwestern United States; sometimes placed in genus Swertia n12293419 type genus of the Gentianaceae; cosmopolitan genus of herbs nearly cosmopolitan in cool temperate regions; in some classifications includes genera Gentianopsis and Gentianella n12293723 any of various plants of the family Gentianaceae especially the genera Gentiana and Gentianella and Gentianopsis n12294124 low-growing alpine plant cultivated for its dark glossy green leaves in basal rosettes and showy solitary bell-shaped blue flowers n12294331 gentian of eastern North America having tubular blue or white flowers that open little if at all n12294542 tufted sometimes sprawling perennial with blue flowers spotted with green; western North America n12294723 similar to Gentiana andrewsii but with larger flowers n12294871 robust European perennial having clusters of yellow flowers n12295033 perennial Eurasian gentian with sky-blue funnel-shaped flowers of damp open heaths n12295237 erect perennial of wet woodlands of North America having leaves and flower buds resembling those of soapwort n12295429 a perennial marsh gentian of eastern North America n12295560 genus of herbs with flowers that resemble gentian; in some classifications included in genus Gentiana n12295796 gentian of eastern North America having clusters of bristly blue flowers n12296045 gentian of Europe and China having creamy white flowers with fringed corollas n12296218 genus of fringed gentians; in some classifications included in genus Gentiana n12296432 any of various herbs of the genus Gentianopsis having the margins of the corolla lobes fringed; sometimes included in genus Gentiana n12296735 tall widely distributed fringed gentian of eastern North America having violet-blue or white fringed flowers n12296929 medium-tall fringed gentian with pale-blue to blue-purple flowers; circumboreal in distribution n12297110 small blue-flowered fringed gentian of east central North America n12297280 small blue-flowered fringed gentian of western United States (Rocky Mountains) especially around hot springs in Yellowstone National Park n12297507 small blue-flowered fringed gentian of Sierra Nevada mountains n12297678 genus of herbs of Eurasia and the Americas: spurred gentians n12297846 any of various plants of the genus Halenia having flowers with spurred lobes n12298003 genus of smooth slender North American herbs with showy flowers n12298165 any of various plants of the genus Sabbatia having usually pink cymose flowers; occur from acid bogs to brackish marshes n12298395 any of several pink-flowered marsh plant of the eastern United States resembling a true centaury n12298637 prairie herb with solitary lilac-colored flowers n12298783 genus of herbs of mountains of North America and Eurasia and Africa n12298958 perennial of damp places in mountains of Eurasia and North America having dull-colored blue or violet flowers n12299165 a family of Old World shrubs and trees of order Gentianales; related to Oleaceae but having four stamens and four petals n12299425 genus of evergreen trees or shrubs; fruit is a drupe; grows in Africa through Arabia to India and China n12299640 glabrous or pubescent evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Salvadora; twigs are fibrous and in some parts of the world are bound together in clusters and used as a toothbrush; shoots are used as camel fodder; plant ash provides salt n12299988 trees and shrubs having berries or drupes or capsules as fruits; sometimes placed in the order Oleales: olive; ash; jasmine; privet; lilac n12300441 coextensive with the family Oleaceae; in some classifications included in the order Gentianales n12300625 evergreen trees and shrubs having oily one-seeded fruits n12300840 a tree of the genus Olea cultivated for its fruit n12301038 hard yellow often variegated wood of an olive tree; used in cabinetwork n12301180 evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits n12301445 small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil n12301613 northern Zealand tree having dense hard light-brown wood n12301766 small New Zealand tree having red pulpy one-seeded fruit n12301917 deciduous trees or shrubs: fringe tree n12302071 any of various small decorative flowering trees or shrubs of the genus Chionanthus n12302248 small bushy tree of southeastern United States having profuse clusters of white flowers n12302418 genus of often spiny American shrubs and trees n12302565 any plant of the genus Forestiera n12302692 spiny branching deciduous shrub of southwestern United States having clusters of insignificant yellow-white flowers appearing before leaves followed by attractive black berrylike fruits n12302974 forsythia n12303083 any of various early blooming oleaceous shrubs of the genus Forsythia; native to eastern Asia and southern Europe but widely cultivated for their branches of bright yellow bell-shaped flowers n12303349 ash n12303462 any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus n12303921 strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats n12304115 spreading American ash with leaves pale green or silvery beneath and having hard brownish wood n12304286 small ash of swampy areas of southeastern United States n12304420 shrubby ash of southwestern United States having fragrant white flowers n12304572 shrubby California ash with showy off-white flowers n12304703 tall ash of Europe to the Caucasus having leaves shiny dark-green above and pale downy beneath n12304899 timber tree of western North America yielding hard light wood; closely related to the red ash n12305089 vigorous spreading North American tree having dark brown heavy wood; leaves turn gold in autumn n12305293 southern Mediterranean ash having fragrant white flowers in dense panicles and yielding manna n12305475 smallish American tree with velvety branchlets and lower leaf surfaces n12305654 a variety of red ash having glossy branchlets and lower leaf surfaces n12305819 ash of central and southern United States with bluish-green foliage and hard brown wood n12305986 low-growing ash of Texas n12306089 timber tree of central and southeastern United States having hairy branchlets and a swollen trunk base n12306270 small shrubby ash of southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico n12306419 winged seed of the ash tree n12306519 shrubs and woody climbers mostly of tropical and temperate Old World: jasmine; jessamine n12306717 any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia n12306938 evergreen rambling yellow-flowered shrub of western China n12307076 deciduous rambling shrub widely cultivated for its winter-blooming yellow flowers n12307240 a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea n12307455 East Indian evergreen vine cultivated for its profuse fragrant white flowers n12307611 genus of Old World shrubs: privet n12307756 any of various Old World shrubs having smooth entire leaves and terminal panicles of small white flowers followed by small black berries; many used for hedges n12308112 eastern Asian shrub cultivated especially for its persistent foliage n12308259 fast-growing and tightly branched hybrid of Ligustrum ovalifolium and Ligustrum obtusifolium n12308447 evergreen shrub of Japan and Korea having small dark leaves and flowers in loose panicles; related to but smaller than Chinese privet n12308664 erect evergreen treelike shrub of China and Korea and Japan having acuminate leaves and flowers in long erect panicles; resembles Japanese privet n12308907 small deciduous shrub having graceful arching branches and luxuriant foliage n12309052 semi-evergreen Japanese shrub having malodorous flowers; used extensively for hedges because more likely to stay green that common privet n12309277 deciduous semi-evergreen shrub used for hedges n12309403 widely distributed genus of evergreen shrubs or trees of southern United States and Middle East and China and Japan n12309630 small tree of southern United States having panicles of dull white flowers followed by dark purple fruits n12309850 small genus of evergreen shrubs of the Mediterranean region n12310021 evergreen shrub with white flowers and olivelike fruits n12310153 genus of Old World shrubs or low trees having fragrant flowers in showy panicles: lilacs n12310349 any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers n12310638 robust upright shrub of mountains of northern India having oblong-elliptic leaves and pale lilac or white malodorous flowers n12310840 central European upright shrub having elliptic leaves and upright clusters of lilac or deep violet flowers n12311045 small densely branching Asiatic shrub having lanceolate leaves and panicles of fragrant lilac flowers n12311224 small tree of Japan having narrow pointed leaves and creamy-white flowers n12311413 lilac of northern China having ovate leaves and profuse early summer rose-lilac flowers n12311579 large European lilac naturalized in North America having heart-shaped ovate leaves and large panicles of highly fragrant lilac or white flowers n12311800 hardened sugary exudation of various trees n12311894 some genera placed in family Liliaceae n12312110 any of various plants of the family Haemodoraceae; roots contain a deep red coloring matter n12312276 type genus of family Haemodoraceae n12312405 genus of monocotyledonous plants with curious woolly flowers on sturdy stems above a fan of sword-shaped leaves; includes kangaroo's paw and Australian sword lily; sometimes placed in family Amaryllidaceae n12312728 sedgelike spring-flowering herb having clustered flowers covered with woolly hairs; Australia n12313005 a group of chiefly woody plants considered among the most primitive of angiosperms; perianth poorly developed or lacking; flowers often unisexual and often in catkins and often wind pollinated; contains 23 families including the Betulaceae and Fagaceae (includes the Amentiferae); sometimes classified as a superorder n12313574 used in some classification systems for plants that bear catkins n12313735 genus of fossil plants of the Oligocene having flowers resembling those of the witch hazel; found in Baltic region n12313954 genus of fossil plants having wood identical with or similar to that of the witch hazel n12314146 genus of fossil plants having leaves similar to those of the witch hazel n12314315 comprises genera Hamamelis, Corylopsis, Fothergilla, Liquidambar, Parrotia, and other small genera n12314652 deciduous shrubs or small trees: witch hazel n12314808 any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion n12315060 common shrub of eastern North America having small yellow flowers after the leaves have fallen n12315245 fragrant shrub of lower Mississippi valley having very small flowers from midwinter to spring n12315424 small genus of deciduous shrubs of temperate regions of Asia n12315598 any of several Asiatic deciduous shrubs cultivated for their nodding racemes of yellow flowers that appear before the leaves n12315818 small genus of deciduous shrubs of the southeastern United States n12315999 any of several deciduous low-growing shrubs of the genus Fothergilla having showy brushlike spikes of white flowers in spring and fiery red and orange autumn color; grows from Alabama to the Allegheny Mountains n12316300 sweet gum n12316444 any tree of the genus Liquidambar n12316572 a North American tree of the genus Liquidambar having prickly spherical fruit clusters and fragrant sap n12316853 aromatic exudate from the sweet gum tree n12316982 reddish-brown wood and lumber from heartwood of the sweet gum tree used to make furniture n12317164 one species: iron tree n12317296 a small slow-growing deciduous tree of northern Iran having a low domed shape n12317487 exceptionally tough or hard wood of any of a number of ironwood trees n12317611 one species: deciduous tree of the Himalaya Mountains n12317763 coextensive with the family Juglandaceae n12317919 trees having usually edible nuts: butternuts; walnuts; hickories; pecans n12318164 type genus of the Juglandaceae n12318378 any of various trees of the genus Juglans n12318615 hard dark-brown wood of any of various walnut trees; used especially for furniture and paneling n12318782 medium-sized tree with somewhat aromatic compound leaves and edible nuts n12318965 North American walnut tree having light-brown wood and edible nuts; source of a light-brown dye n12319204 North American walnut tree with hard dark wood and edible nut n12319414 Eurasian walnut valued for its large edible nut and its hard richly figured wood; widely cultivated n12319687 genus of large deciduous nut-bearing trees; United States and China n12320010 American hardwood tree bearing edible nuts n12320285 valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees n12320414 hickory of southern United States having many narrow leaflets and rather bitter nuts n12320627 an American hickory tree having bitter nuts n12320806 hickory of the eastern United States having a leaves with 7 or 9 leaflets and thin-shelled very bitter nuts n12321077 tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts n12321304 wood of a pecan tree n12321395 hickory of the eastern United States resembling the shagbark but having a much larger nut n12321669 hickory of southern United States and Mexico having hard nutmeg-shaped nuts n12321873 North American hickory having loose grey shaggy bark and edible nuts n12322099 smooth-barked North American hickory with 7 to 9 leaflets bearing a hard-shelled edible nut n12322359 Asiatic nut trees: wing nuts n12322501 any tree of the genus Pterocarya; fruit is a small winged nutlet; Caucasus to southeastern Asia n12322699 medium-sized Caucasian much-branched tree distinguished from other walnut trees by its winged fruit n12322887 Myrtaceae; Combretaceae; Elaeagnaceae; Haloragidaceae; Melastomaceae; Lecythidaceae; Lythraceae; Rhizophoraceae; Onagraceae; Lecythidaceae; Punicaceae n12323411 a family of tropical trees and shrubs of the order Myrtales n12323665 an Indian tree of the family Combretaceae that is a source of timber and gum n12323820 type genus of the Combretaceae: tropical and subtropical small shrubs and trees n12324056 any of numerous shrubs or small trees of the genus Combretum having spikes of small flowers n12324222 ornamental African shrub or climber with red flowers n12324388 small deciduous tree of the Transvaal having spikes of yellow flowers n12324558 small South African tree having creamy yellow fragrant flowers usually growing on stream banks n12324756 monotypic genus of tropical American trees: button tree n12324906 evergreen tree or shrub with fruit resembling buttons and yielding heavy hard compact wood n12325093 a genus of Laguncularia n12325234 shrub to moderately large tree that grows in brackish water along the seacoasts of western Africa and tropical America; locally important as a source of tannin n12325497 shrubs or small trees often armed n12325667 oleaster n12325787 any of several shrubs of the genus Elaeagnus having silver-white twigs and yellow flowers followed by olivelike fruits n12326033 erect shrub or climber of India and China with red olivelike fruit n12326178 deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruits n12326369 deciduous shrubby tree of Europe and western Asia having grey leaves and small yellow fruits covered in silvery scales; sometimes spiny n12326604 a family of dicotyledonous plants of the order Myrtales n12326842 chiefly monoecious and usually aquatic herbs (as the milfoils) n12327022 an aquatic plant of the genus Myriophyllum having feathery underwater leaves and small inconspicuous flowers n12327209 large tropical trees bearing large fruits with woody skins n12327407 anchovy pear tree n12327528 West Indian tree bearing edible fruit resembling mango n12327718 brazil nut n12327846 tall South American tree bearing brazil nuts n12328026 herbs and shrubs and small trees with pink or purple flowers n12328241 loosestrife n12328398 any of numerous herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lythrum n12328567 marsh herb with a long spike of purple flowers; originally of Europe but now rampant in eastern United States n12328801 annual with small solitary pink flowers; originally of Europe but widely naturalized in moist areas n12329020 shrubs or small trees of tropical Asia and Africa usually with showy white, pink, or purplish flowers n12329260 ornamental shrub from eastern India commonly planted in the southern United States n12329473 native to Asia, Australia, and East Indies, where it provides timber called pyinma; used elsewhere as an ornamental for its large showy flowers n12329744 relatively hard durable timber from the Queen's crape myrtle; light reddish brown, smooth and lustrous n12329899 trees and shrubs yielding a fragrant oil n12330239 trees and shrubs n12330336 type genus of the Myrtaceae n12330469 any evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Myrtus n12330587 European shrub with white or rosy flowers followed by black berries n12330751 allspice tree n12330891 West Indian tree; source of bay rum n12331066 aromatic West Indian tree that produces allspice berries n12331263 tropical American tree having small white flowers and aromatic berries n12331415 tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood n12331655 Australian tree with sour red fruit n12331788 tree of extreme southern Florida and West Indies having thin scaly bark and aromatic fruits and seeds and yielding hard heavy close-grained zebrawood n12332030 Brazilian tree with spicy red fruit; often cultivated in California and Florida n12332218 tropical tree of the East Indies cultivated for its edible fruit n12332422 small South American shrubs or trees n12332555 South American shrub having edible greenish plumlike fruit n12332718 used in some classifications for rose apples (Eugenia jambos) n12332866 a genus of tropical American trees and shrubs of the myrtle family n12333053 small evergreen tropical tree native to Brazil and West Indies but introduced into southern United States; grown in Brazil for its edible tough-skinned purple grapelike fruit that grows all along the branches n12333397 guavas n12333530 small tropical American shrubby tree; widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet globular yellow fruit n12333771 small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit n12333961 small tropical shrubby tree bearing deep red oval fruit n12334153 South American tree having fruit similar to the true guava n12334293 any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum n12334520 wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum n12334686 tall trees native to the Australian region; source of timber and medicinal oils from the aromatic leaves n12334891 a tree of the genus Eucalyptus n12335351 wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber n12335483 any of several Australian gum trees growing on moist or alluvial soil n12335664 any of several low-growing Australian eucalypts n12335800 any of several Australian eucalypts having fibrous inner bark n12335937 any of several Australian eucalypts having the bark smooth except at or near the base of the trunk n12336092 red gum tree of Tasmania n12336224 very large red gum tree n12336333 somewhat crooked red gum tree growing chiefly along rivers; has durable reddish lumber used in heavy construction n12336586 medium-sized swamp gum of New South Wales and Victoria n12336727 small to medium-sized tree of Australia and Tasmania having smooth white to light-grey bark shedding in patches or strips n12336973 tall timber tree with hard heavy pinkish or light brown wood n12337131 small shrubby mallee n12337246 stringybark having white wood n12337391 large tree with dark compact bark on lower trunk but smooth and white above; yields lumber similar to that of European or American ashes n12337617 tall fast-growing timber tree with leaves containing a medicinal oil; young leaves are bluish n12337800 very tall tree of Queensland and New South Wales n12337922 small to medium-sized tree of Tasmania n12338034 medium-sized tree of southern Australia n12338146 large gum tree with mottled bark n12338258 similar to but smaller than the spotted gum and having lemon-scented leaves n12338454 a small mallee with rough dark-colored bark toward the butt; yields a red eucalyptus kino gum n12338655 tall tree of Queensland and New South Wales and Victoria n12338796 tree having wood similar to the alpine ash; tallest tree in Australia and tallest hardwood in the world n12338979 tall tree yielding a false manna n12339090 reddish-brown dried gummy exudation from any of several trees of the genus Eucalyptus especially Eucalyptus camaldulensis n12339319 a tropical evergreen tree of the myrtle family native to the East Indies but cultivated elsewhere n12339526 moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves n12339831 aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice n12339972 a family of dicotyledonous trees of order Myrtales that includes the sour gum trees n12340202 tupelos: deciduous trees of moist habitats especially swamps and beside ponds n12340383 any of several gum trees of swampy areas of North America n12340581 columnar swamp tree of southeastern to midwestern North America yielding pale soft easily worked wood n12340755 columnar tree of eastern North America having horizontal limbs and small leaves that emerge late in spring and have brilliant color in early fall n12340998 pale soft wood of a tupelo tree especially the water gum n12341126 a large and widely distributed family of plants of the order Myrtales n12341412 enchanter's nightshade n12341542 any of several erect perennial rhizomatous herbs of the genus Circaea having white flowers that open at dawn; northern hemisphere n12341795 an Alpine variety of enchanter's nightshade n12341931 tall evening primrose with inconspicuous flowers n12342043 large widely distributed genus of herbs and subshrubs of especially western North America and Arctic areas n12342299 a plant of the genus Epilobium having pink or yellow flowers and seeds with silky hairs n12342498 tall North American perennial with creeping rootstocks and narrow leaves and spikes of pinkish-purple flowers occurring in great abundance in burned-over areas or recent clearings; an important honey plant n12342852 shrublet of southwestern United States to Mexico having brilliant scarlet flowers n12343092 plant of Europe and Asia having purplish-red flowers and hairy stems and leaves; introduced into North America n12343306 large genus of decorative tropical shrubs with pendulous tetramerous flowers n12343480 any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and Tahiti n12343753 erect or climbing shrub of Brazil with deep pink to red flowers n12343951 erect deciduous shrub or tree to 10 feet with maroon flowers; New Zealand n12344131 chiefly North American herbs with usually nocturnal flowers n12344283 any of several plants of the family Onagraceae n12344483 a coarse biennial of eastern North America with yellow flowers that open in the evening; naturalized in Europe n12344700 a day-flowering biennial or perennial of the genus Oenothera n12344837 evening-opening primrose of south central United States n12344996 one species: pomegranates n12345136 coextensive with the family Punicaceae n12345280 shrub or small tree native to southwestern Asia having large red many-seeded fruit n12345495 trees and shrubs that usually form dense jungles along tropical seacoasts n12345709 type genus of the Rhizophoraceae; a small genus of tropical trees and shrubs n12345899 a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building n12346179 family of trees and shrubs and herbs having tough bark that are found especially in Australia and tropical Africa n12346448 usually evergreen Eurasian shrubs n12346578 any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers n12346813 widely cultivated low evergreen shrub with dense clusters of fragrant pink to deep rose flowers n12346986 bushy Eurasian shrub with glossy leathery oblong leaves and yellow-green flowers n12347158 small European deciduous shrub with fragrant lilac-colored flowers followed by red berries on highly toxic twigs n12347380 the dried bark of the shrub mezereon n12347490 deciduous shrub of North America: leatherwood n12347639 deciduous shrub of eastern North America having tough flexible branches and pliable bark and small yellow flowers n12347892 family comprising solely the genus Trapa; in some classifications treated as a subfamily or tribe of the family Onagraceae n12348127 small genus of Eurasian aquatic perennial herbs: water chestnut n12348294 a plant of the genus Trapa bearing spiny four-pronged edible nutlike fruits n12348518 a variety of water chestnut n12348635 water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs n12348774 a family of trees and bushes and herbs of order Myrtales; many are cultivated as ornamentals n12349091 type genus of Melastomataceae; Asiatic shrubs with leathery leaves and large purple flowers followed by edible fleshy black berries n12349315 evergreen spreading shrub of India and southeastern Asia having large purple flowers n12349491 tropical Old World ornamental evergreen shrubs having fleshy leaves and large panicles of white pink flowers n12349711 a beautiful tropical evergreen epiphytic shrub grown for its lush foliage and huge panicles of pink flowers; Philippines n12349916 deer grass n12350032 any of several plants of the genus Rhexia usually having pink-purple to magenta flowers; eastern North America n12350234 tropical plants n12350433 coextensive with the genus Canna n12350578 type and sole genus of the Cannaceae: perennial lily-like herbs of New World tropics n12350758 any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers n12350959 plants grown for their large bright yellow to red flowers n12351091 canna grown especially for its edible rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained n12351287 tropical perennial herbs with usually starchy rhizomes n12351477 herbs of tropical America n12351600 any of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta having tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves n12351790 white-flowered West Indian plant whose root yields arrowroot starch n12351975 treelike tropical Asian herbs n12352150 type genus of the Musaceae: bananas n12352287 any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits n12352639 low-growing Asian banana tree cultivated especially in the West Indies for its clusters of edible yellow fruit n12352844 Asiatic banana plant cultivated especially as a foliage plant in Japan n12352990 a banana tree bearing hanging clusters of edible angular greenish starchy fruits; tropics and subtropics n12353203 widely cultivated species of banana trees bearing compact hanging clusters of commercially important edible yellow fruit n12353431 Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc n12353604 Old World tropical herbs: Abyssinian bananas n12353754 large evergreen arborescent herb having huge paddle-shaped leaves and bearing inedible fruit that resemble bananas but edible young flower shoots; sometimes placed in genus Musa n12354068 woody plants with erect stems of tropical South America and South Africa and Madagascar; in some classifications included in the family Musaceae n12354374 small genus of large perennial evergreen herbs having leaves resembling those of banana plants; sometimes placed in family Musaceae n12354619 ornamental plant of tropical South Africa and South America having stalks of orange and purplish-blue flowers resembling a bird n12354849 woody tropical plants with tall trunks; sometimes placed in family Musaceae n12355023 giant treelike plant having edible nuts and leafstalks that yield a refreshing drink of clear watery sap; reputedly an emergency source of water for travelers n12355320 a family of tropical monocotyledonous plants of order Musales n12355594 tropical Asiatic and Polynesian perennial plants: ginger n12355760 perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems n12356023 tropical Asian plant widely cultivated for its pungent root; source of gingerroot and powdered ginger n12356255 tropical Asiatic perennial herbs n12356395 widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye n12356668 perennial rhizomatous herbs of Asia and Australia and Polynesia having ginger-scented rhizomes n12356960 southeastern Asian perennial with aromatic roots n12357100 Chinese perennial with pyramidal racemes of white flowers and pungent aromatic roots used medicinally and as flavoring n12357343 an ornamental ginger native to Pacific islands n12357485 cultivated for its shining oblong leaves and arching clusters of white flowers with pink shading and crinkled yellow lips with variegated magenta stripes n12357802 an African genus of plants of the family Zingiberaceae n12357968 West African plant bearing pungent peppery seeds n12358173 cardamom n12358293 rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning n12358485 a group of families of more or less advanced trees and shrubs and herbs having either polypetalous or gamopetalous corollas and often with ovules attached to the walls of the ovary; contains 69 families including Ericaceae and Cruciferae and Malvaceae; sometimes classified as a superorder n12359026 a large order of dicotyledonous plants of subclass Dilleniidae n12359578 used in some classifications; coextensive with Parietales n12359734 monoecious succulent herbs or shrubs of tropical and warm regions especially America n12359952 large genus of tropical succulent plants widely cultivated n12360108 any of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes n12360534 any of numerous begonias having fibrous rather than tuberous or rhizomatous roots n12360684 any of numerous begonias having large tuberous roots n12360817 any of numerous begonias having prominent shaggy creeping stems or rhizomes n12360958 hybrid winter-blooming begonia grown for its many large pink flowers n12361135 South American fibrous-rooted begonias having prominent basal leaf lobes suggesting angels' wings and racemes of coral-red flowers n12361350 tuberous or semi-tuberous South African begonia having shallowly lobed ovate leaves and small white flowers n12361560 rhizomatous begonia with roundish fleshy leaves reddish colored beneath n12361754 rhizomatous begonia having leaves with pointed lobes suggestive of stars and pink flowers n12361946 any of numerous usually rhizomatous hybrid begonias derived from an East Indian plant having rough-textured leaves patterned in silver and bronze and purple and red-brown with inconspicuous flowers n12362274 hybrid fibrous-rooted begonia having broad-ovate green to bronze-red leaves and small clusters of white or pink or red flowers; widely used as a bedding plant n12362514 semi-tuberous begonia having peltate leaves and rose-pink flowers; Yemen n12362668 any of numerous hybrid begonias having tuberous roots and variously colored flowers n12362844 chiefly tropical shrubs and trees and climbers having leathery leaves or flattened leaflike stems: genera Dillenia and Hibbertia n12363110 East Indian and Australian shrubs and trees having panicles of large white or yellow flowers n12363301 any of several evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Dillenia grown for their foliage and nodding flowers resembling magnolias which are followed by fruit that is used in curries and jellies and preserves n12363580 evergreen heathlike or scandent shrubs of Madagascar; Australasia; Polynesia n12363768 any of several Australasian evergreen vines widely cultivated in warm regions for their large bright yellow single flowers n12363988 widely distributed family of chiefly tropical trees and shrubs and vines that produce oils and resins and some usable timber n12364379 genus of tropical evergreen trees n12364604 any of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum having shiny leathery leaves and lightweight hard wood n12364823 wood of any poon tree; used for masts and spars n12364940 West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers and yielding a durable timber and resinous juice n12365158 valuable timber tree of Panama n12365285 tropical American tree; valued for its hard durable wood n12365462 East Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers; coastal areas southern India to Malaysia n12365670 tropical American aromatic trees or shrubs; often epiphytic; some stranglers n12365900 an aromatic tree of the genus Clusia having large white or yellow or pink flowers n12366053 a West Indies clusia having fig-shaped fruit n12366186 epiphytic clusia of British Guiana n12366313 a common tropical American clusia having solitary white or rose flowers n12366507 evergreen trees and shrubs: mangosteens n12366675 East Indian tree with thick leathery leaves and edible fruit n12366870 low spreading tree of Indonesia yielding an orange to brown gum resin (gamboge) used as a pigment when powdered n12367122 used in some classification systems for plants usually included among the Guttiferae n12367306 large almost cosmopolitan genus of evergreen or deciduous shrubs and herbs with often showy yellow flowers; cosmopolitan except tropical lowlands and Arctic or high altitudes and desert regions n12367611 any of numerous plants of the genus Hypericum having yellow flowers and transparently dotted leaves; traditionally gathered on St John's eve to ward off evil n12368028 deciduous bushy Eurasian shrub with golden yellow flowers and reddish-purple fruits from which a soothing salve is made in Spain n12368257 perennial shrub having large star-shaped yellow flowers in narrowly pyramidal cymes n12368451 creeping evergreen shrub with bright yellow star-shaped summer flowers; useful as ground cover n12368637 annual wiry-stemmed North American weed with minute scalelike leaves and small yellow flowers n12368847 shrubby plant having yellow to apricot flowers with four petals arranged in a cross; southeastern United States: New York to Texas n12369066 low shrubby plant having yellow flowers with four petals arranged in a cross; Bermuda and southeastern United States to West Indies and eastern Mexico n12369309 yellow-flowered perennial common in fields and waste places but a weed in rangelands n12369476 stiff shrub having oblong entire leaves and dense cymes of yellow flowers n12369665 European perennial St John's wort; Ireland and France to western Siberia n12369845 perennial marsh herb with pink to mauve flowers; southeastern United States n12370011 American and Asiatic trees having edible one-seeded fruit n12370174 tropical American tree having edible fruit with a leathery rind n12370384 genus of tropical Asiatic trees having large solitary flowers n12370549 handsome East Indian evergreen tree often planted as an ornamental for its fragrant white flowers that yield a perfume; source of very heavy hardwood used for railroad ties n12370842 tropical trees or shrubs or woody vines n12371002 small Asiatic woody vine bearing many-seeded fruit n12371202 climbing Asiatic vine having long finely serrate leaves and racemes of white flowers followed by greenish-yellow edible fruit n12371439 climbing vine native to China; cultivated in New Zealand for its fuzzy edible fruit with green meat n12371704 ornamental vine of eastern Asia having yellow edible fruit and leaves with silver-white markings n12371911 one genus: aromatic tropical trees of eastern Africa and Florida to West Indies n12372124 one species n12372233 large evergreen shrub or small tree having white aromatic bark and leathery leaves and small purple to red flowers in terminal cymes n12372520 highly aromatic inner bark of the Canella winterana used as a condiment and a tonic n12372708 trees native to tropical America and Africa with milky juice and large palmately lobed leaves n12372932 type genus of the Caricaceae; tropical American trees: papayas n12373100 tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit n12373361 small genus of tropical South American trees n12373526 type genus of the Caryocaraceae; South American trees yielding strong fine-grained wood and edible nuts n12373739 large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil n12374002 shrubs or woody herbs of temperate regions especially Mediterranean n12374238 small to medium-sized evergreen shrubs of southern Europe and North Africa n12374418 small shrubs of scrub and dry woodland regions of southern Europe and North Africa; grown for their showy flowers and soft often downy and aromatic evergreen foliage n12374705 compact white pubescent shrub of southwestern Europe having pink flowers n12374862 shrub having white flowers and viscid stems and leaves yielding a fragrant oleoresin used in perfumes especially as a fixative n12375107 a soft blackish-brown resinous exudate from various rockroses used in perfumes especially as a fixative n12375294 widely distributed evergreen or semi-evergreen shrublets; America; Europe and North Africa to Asia Minor and central Asia n12375518 any plant of the genus Helianthemum; vigorous plants of stony alpine meadows and dry scrub regions n12375769 perennial of the eastern United States having early solitary yellow flowers followed by late petalless flowers; so-called because ice crystals form on it during first frosts n12376073 any of numerous varieties of helianthemums having small rose-like yellow or white or reddish flowers n12376240 woody yellow-flowered perennial of southeastern United States n12376382 small evergreen subshrubs of North America n12376553 North American decumbent evergreen heathlike plant with yellow flowers n12376740 small heathlike plant covered with white down growing on beaches in northeastern North America n12376950 chiefly tropical Asian trees with two-winged fruits; yield valuable woods and aromatic oils and resins n12377198 tree of the family Dipterocarpaceae n12377328 genus of Indonesian and Malaysian timber trees rich in resin n12377494 valuable Philippine timber tree n12377658 hard heavy red wood of the red lauan tree; often sold as Philippine mahogany n12377809 chiefly tropical trees and shrubs n12378080 often spiny trees or shrubs of tropical Asia and Africa n12378249 small shrubby tree of Madagascar cultivated in tropical regions as a hedge plant and for its deep red acid fruits resembling small plums n12378546 small genus of sometimes spiny shrubs or small trees; Africa; India; Sri Lanka n12378753 vigorous South African spiny shrub grown for its round yellow juicy edible fruits n12378963 a small shrubby spiny tree cultivated for its maroon-purple fruit with sweet purple pulp tasting like gooseberries; Sri Lanka and India n12379278 medium to large Indonesian and Malaysian trees n12379531 East Indian tree with oily seeds yield chaulmoogra oil used to treat leprosy n12379781 leathery-leaved tree of western India bearing round fruits with brown densely hairy rind enclosing oily pulp that yields hydnocarpus oil n12380029 oil from seeds of trees of the genus Hydnocarpus especially Hydnocarpus wightiana (Hydnocarpus laurifolia) n12380197 one species n12380305 deciduous roundheaded Asiatic tree widely grown in mild climates as an ornamental for its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow-green flowers followed by hanging clusters of fleshy orange-red berries n12380597 small genus of South African shrubs or small trees n12380761 large much-branched shrub grown primarily for its evergreen foliage n12380926 genus of tropical American and Asiatic spiny evergreen trees and shrubs n12381095 shrub or small tree grown as an ornamental in mild climates for its neat evergreen foliage and fragrant late flowers; native of China n12381321 small family of spiny shrubs or trees of southwestern United States n12381511 any of several resinous trees or shrubs often burned for light n12381666 resinous succulent trees or shrubs of desert and semidesert regions of southwestern United States that are leafless most of the year n12381931 desert shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowers n12382233 candlewood of Mexico and southwestern California having tall columnar stems and bearing honey-scented creamy yellow flowers n12382484 family of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs with thick shining parallel-veined leaves n12382699 type genus of Ochnaceae; evergreen trees and shrubs of Old World tropics n12382875 shrub with narrow-elliptic glossy evergreen leaves and yellow flowers with leathery petaloid sepals n12383073 tropical woody tendril-climbing vines n12383256 type genus of the Passifloraceae n12383402 any of various chiefly tropical American vines some bearing edible fruit n12383737 Brazilian passionflower cultivated for its deep purple fruit n12383894 considered best for fruit n12384037 tropical American passionflower yielding the large granadilla fruit n12384227 of southern United States; having an insipid berry the size of a hen egg n12384375 West Indian passionflower; cultivated for its yellow edible fruit n12384569 cultivated for fruit n12384680 West Indian passionflower with edible apple-sized fruit n12384839 tropical American passion flower with finely dissected bracts; stems malodorous when crushed n12385046 mainly Mediterranean herbs: mignonette n12385219 Old World genus of herbs having racemose flowers: mignonette; dyer's rocket n12385429 any plant of the genus Reseda n12385566 Mediterranean woody annual widely cultivated for its dense terminal spikelike clusters greenish or yellowish white flowers having an intense spicy fragrance n12385830 European mignonette cultivated as a source of yellow dye; naturalized in North America n12386039 family of desert shrubs and trees (mostly halophytes and xerophytes) n12386263 genus of deciduous shrubs or small trees of eastern Mediterranean regions and tropical Asia n12386462 any shrub or small tree of the genus Tamarix having small scalelike or needle-shaped leaves and feathery racemes of small white or pinkish flowers; of mostly coastal areas with saline soil n12386724 small genus of deciduous shrubs or subshrubs of southern Europe to Siberia and China; tolerant of chalky soil n12386945 Eurasian shrub resembling the tamarisk n12387103 plant growing naturally in very salty soil n12387201 a family of order Parietales including the genera Viola, Hybanthus, Hymenanthera, Melicytus n12387478 large genus of flowering herbs of temperate regions n12387633 any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola n12387839 any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers n12388143 common Old World viola with creamy often violet-tinged flowers n12388293 violet of eastern North America having pale violet to white flowers n12388444 short-stemmed violet of eastern North America having fragrant purple-veined white flowers n12388652 tall North American perennial with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers with purple streaks n12388858 Old World leafy-stemmed blue-flowered violet n12388989 European viola with an unusually long corolla spur n12389130 violet of Pacific coast of North America having white petals tinged with yellow and deep violet n12389317 European violet typically having purple to white flowers; widely naturalized n12389501 common violet of the eastern United States with large pale blue or purple flowers resembling pansies n12389727 violet of eastern North America having softly pubescent leaves and stems and clear yellow flowers with brown-purple veins n12389932 violet of eastern North America having lilac-purple flowers with a long slender spur n12390099 leafy-stemmed violet of eastern North America having large white or creamy flowers faintly marked with purple n12390314 common European violet that grows in woods and hedgerows n12390485 large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors n12390681 a common and long cultivated European herb from which most common garden pansies are derived n12390914 a genus of herbs and small shrubs with white or purple flowers; grows in tropical or subtropical regions n12391111 a genus of slender evergreen shrubs; grow in Australia and New Zealand n12391280 a genus of deciduous shrubs or trees; fruit is a berry; grow in New Zealand and Fiji and Solomon Islands n12391477 an order of dicotyledonous plants including Moraceae and Urticaceae and Ulmaceae n12391745 a family of plants of order Urticales including many nettles with stinging hairs n12392070 any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae) n12392385 a nettle yielding fiber resembling flax n12392549 perennial Eurasian nettle established in North America having broad coarsely toothed leaves with copious stinging hairs n12392765 annual European nettle with stinging foliage and small clusters of green flowers n12392943 false nettle n12393086 any of several flowering weeds of the genus Boehmeria lacking stinging hairs n12393269 tall perennial herb of tropical Asia with dark green leaves; cultivated for the fiber from its woody stems that resembles flax n12393527 one species; a dwarf creeping mat-forming evergreen herb n12393723 prostrate or creeping Corsican herb with moss-like small round short-stemmed leaves n12393942 mostly tropical stinging herbs or trees: nettle n12394118 American perennial herb found in rich woods and provided with stinging hairs; provides fibers used for textiles n12394328 any of several tall Australian trees of the genus Laportea n12394494 small genus of stingless herbs n12394638 herb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and small pink apetalous flowers n12394861 low-growing tropical perennials grown for their stingless foliage n12395068 a plants of the genus Pilea having drooping green flower clusters and smooth translucent stems and leaves n12395289 tropical American stingless nettle that discharges its pollen explosively n12395463 low stingless nettle of Central and South America having velvety brownish-green toothed leaves and clusters of small green flowers n12395717 an Australian genus of woody plants of the family Urticaceae n12395906 Australian plant of genus Pipturus whose fiber is used in making cloth n12396091 Hawaiian tree of genus Pipturus having a bark (tapa) from which tapa cloth is made n12396255 two genera of erect or twining herbs that are pollinated by the wind, including the genera Cannabis and Humulus; term not used in all classifications; in some the genus Cannabis is placed in the family Moraceae and the genus Humulus in the family Urticaceae n12396666 hemp: genus of coarse annuals native to central Asia and widely naturalized in north temperate regions; in some classifications included in the family Moraceae n12396924 any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs n12397210 a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared n12397431 source of e.g. bhang and hashish as well as fiber n12397594 hops: hardy perennial vines of Europe, North America and central and eastern Asia producing a latex sap; in some classifications included in the family Urticaceae n12397864 twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer n12398174 European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America n12398384 native American plant sometimes confused with the European hop n12398526 ornamental vine native to eastern Asia; cultivated for its variegated foliage n12398682 trees or shrubs having a milky juice; in some classifications includes genus Cannabis n12398990 type genus of the Moraceae: mulberries n12399132 any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry n12399384 Asiatic mulberry with white to pale red fruit; leaves used to feed silkworms n12399534 European mulberry having dark foliage and fruit n12399656 North American mulberry having dark purple edible fruit n12399784 yellowwood trees or shrubs n12399899 small shrubby deciduous yellowwood tree of south central United States having spines, glossy dark green leaves and an inedible fruit that resembles an orange; its hard orange-colored wood used for bows by Native Americans; frequently planted as boundary hedge n12400261 evergreen Asiatic trees now grown through the tropics: breadfruit; jackfruit n12400489 native to Pacific islands and having edible fruit with a texture like bread n12400720 East Indian tree cultivated for its immense edible fruit and seeds n12400924 Philippine tree similar to the breadfruit tree bearing edible fruit n12401122 large genus of tropical trees or shrubs or climbers including fig trees n12401335 any moraceous tree of the tropical genus Ficus; produces a closed pear-shaped receptacle that becomes fleshy and edible when mature n12401684 Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit n12401893 wild variety of the common fig used to facilitate pollination of certain figs n12402051 a strangler tree native to southern Florida and West Indies; begins as an epiphyte eventually developing many thick aerial roots and covering enormous areas n12402348 East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks n12402596 fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists n12402840 large tropical Asian tree frequently dwarfed as a houseplant; source of Assam rubber n12403075 shrub or small tree often grown as a houseplant having foliage like mistletoe n12403276 Australian tree resembling the banyan often planted for ornament; introduced into South Africa for brushwood n12403513 thick-branched wide-spreading tree of Africa and adjacent southwestern Asia often buttressed with branches rising from near the ground; produces cluster of edible but inferior figs on short leafless twigs; the biblical sycamore n12403862 paper mulberry n12403994 shrubby Asiatic tree having bark (tapa) that resembles cloth; grown as a shade tree in Europe and America; male flowers are pendulous catkins and female are urn-shaped followed by small orange-red aggregate berries n12404314 in some classifications included in family Moraceae n12404484 large genus of tropical American trees that yield a bast fiber used for cordage and bark used in tanning; milky juice yields caoutchouc n12404729 tropical American tree with large peltate leaves and hollow stems n12404943 a dicot family of the order Urticales including: genera Ulmus, Celtis, Planera, Trema n12405209 type genus of family Ulmaceae; deciduous trees having simple serrate leaves; widely distributed in temperate regions n12405714 any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees n12406155 hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture n12406304 North American elm having twigs and young branches with prominent corky projections n12406488 large ornamental tree with graceful gradually spreading branches common in eastern North America n12406715 European elm with lustrous smooth leaves used as an ornamental n12406902 elm of southern United States and Mexico having spreading pendulous corky branches n12407079 Eurasian elm often planted as a shade tree n12407222 any of various hybrid ornamental European shade trees ranging from dwarf to tall n12407396 erect vigorous hybrid ornamental elm tree n12407545 Eurasian elm closely resembling the American elm; thrives in a moist environment n12407715 small fast-growing tree native to Asia; widely grown as shelterbelts and hedges n12407890 broad spreading rough-leaved elm common throughout Europe and planted elsewhere n12408077 fast-growing shrubby Asian tree naturalized in United States for shelter or ornament n12408280 North American elm having rough leaves that are red when opening; yields a hard wood n12408466 a variety of the English elm with erect branches and broader leaves n12408717 autumn-flowering elm of southeastern United States n12408873 tall widely distributed elm of eastern North America n12409016 large genus of trees and shrubs with berrylike fruit n12409231 any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits n12409470 bright green deciduous shade tree of southern Europe n12409651 large deciduous shade tree of southern United States with small deep purple berries n12409840 deciduous shade tree with small black berries; southern United States; yields soft yellowish wood n12410032 a deciduous tree of the family Ulmaceae that grows in the southeastern United States n12410205 an evergreen tree of the family Ulmaceae that grows in tropical America and Africa and Asia n12410381 one of four subclasses or superorders of Monocotyledones; comprises 17 families including: Liliaceae; Alliaceae; Amaryllidaceae; Iridaceae; Orchidaceae; Trilliaceae n12410715 an order of monocotyledonous plants including Amaryllidaceae and Liliaceae and Iridaceae n12411084 large family of usually perennial geophytic herbs with rhizomes or corms or bulbs n12411461 any bulbous plant of the family Iridaceae n12411710 large genus of perennials that develop from bulbs or rhizomes n12411922 plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals n12412355 any of numerous wild or cultivated irises with hairlike structures on the falls (the drooping sepals) n12412606 any of numerous wild or cultivated irises having no hairs on the drooping sepals (the falls) n12412850 any of various irises having a rootstock formed like a bulb n12412987 fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines n12413165 low-growing summer-flowering iris of northeastern United States n12413301 bulbous Spanish iris with red-violet flowers n12413419 German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome n12413642 iris with purple flowers and foul-smelling leaves; southern and western Europe and North Africa n12413880 a large iris with purple or white flowers, native to central and southern Europe n12414035 iris native to Japan having large showy flowers n12414159 iris of northern Italy having deep blue-purple flowers; similar to but smaller than Iris germanica n12414329 European iris having soft lilac-blue flowers n12414449 bulbous iris native to Asia Minor cultivated for its pale lilac-colored flowers n12414602 common yellow-flowered iris of Europe and North Africa, naturalized in United States and often cultivated n12414818 bulbous Spanish iris having blue flowers n12414932 low-growing spring-flowering American iris with bright blue-lilac flowers n12415089 a common iris of the eastern United States having blue or blue-violet flowers; root formerly used medicinally n12415272 similar to blue flag; the eastern United States n12415401 bulbous iris native to the Pyrenees; widely cultivated for its large delicate flowers in various colors except yellow n12415595 bulbous iris of western Mediterranean region having usually violet-purple flowers n12415765 the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris) n12415911 a monocotyledonous genus of the family Iridaceae n12416073 garden plant whose capsule discloses when ripe a mass of seeds resembling a blackberry n12416278 a monocotyledonous genus of the family Iridaceae n12416423 any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated n12416703 Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food n12416917 cormous perennial herbs; native to South Africa n12417062 any of several plants of the genus Freesia valued for their one-sided clusters of usually fragrant yellow or white or pink tubular flowers n12417273 gladiolas n12417382 any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated n12417686 a monocotyledonous genus of the family Iridaceae n12417836 any of several South African plants of the genus Ixia having grasslike leaves and clusters of showy variously colored lily-like flowers; widely cultivated n12418065 chiefly North American grasslike herbs n12418221 plant with grasslike foliage and delicate blue flowers n12418356 deciduous perennial herbs of South Africa n12418507 a showy often-cultivated plant with tawny yellow often purple-spotted flowers n12418680 snowdrop; narcissus; daffodil; in some classification systems considered a subfamily of the Liliaceae n12419037 bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers n12419217 type genus of the Amaryllidaceae; bulbous flowering plants of southern Africa n12419394 amaryllis of South Africa often cultivated for its fragrant white or rose flowers n12419592 large genus of tropical American vines having showy often spotted umbellate flowers; sometimes placed in family Liliaceae especially subfamily Alstroemeriaceae n12419878 tropical vine having pink-and-yellow flowers spotted purple and edible roots sometimes boiled as a potato substitute; West Indies to northern South America n12420124 tropical vine having umbels of small purple flowers and edible roots sometimes boiled as a potato substitute; Colombia n12420335 genus of African deciduous or evergreen bulbous herbs: blood lilies n12420535 any of various deciduous or evergreen herbs of the genus Haemanthus; South Africa and Namibia n12420722 spectacular plant having large prostrate leaves barred in reddish-purple and flowers with a clump of long yellow stamens in a coral-red cup of fleshy bracts; South Africa n12420991 bulbous flowering plants of tropical America n12421137 amaryllis of tropical America often cultivated as a houseplant for its showy white to red flowers n12421334 Old World perennial bulbous herbs n12421467 bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters n12421683 any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown n12421917 widely cultivated ornamental plant native to southern Europe but naturalized elsewhere having fragrant yellow or white clustered flowers n12422129 often used colloquially for any yellow daffodil n12422230 a daffodil having star-shaped white blossoms; often grown indoors to bloom in the winter n12422399 a monocotyledonous genus of the amaryllis family n12422559 Mexican bulbous herb cultivated for its handsome bright red solitary flower n12422751 in some classification systems included in the Amaryllidaceae n12422931 small plants that resemble amaryllis and that grow from a corm and bear flowers on a leafless stalk; sometimes classified as member of the family Amaryllidaceae: star grass n12423211 any plant of the genus Hypoxis having long grasslike leaves and yellow star-shaped flowers: Africa; Australia; southern Asia; North America n12423444 perennial star grass of North America n12423565 includes species sometimes divided among the following families: Alliaceae; Aloeaceae; Alstroemeriaceae; Aphyllanthaceae; Asparagaceae; Asphodelaceae; Colchicaceae; Convallariaceae; Hemerocallidaceae; Hostaceae; Hyacinthaceae; Melanthiaceae; Ruscaceae; Smilacaceae; Tecophilaeacea; Xanthorrhoeaceae n12425281 plant growing from a bulb or corm or rhizome or tuber n12426100 type genus of Liliaceae n12426248 any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers n12426623 Japanese lily with golden rays n12426749 common lily of the eastern United States having nodding yellow or reddish flowers spotted with brown n12426978 lily of eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans with broad funnel-shaped white flowers n12427184 lily of southeastern United States having cup-shaped flowers with deep yellow to scarlet recurved petals n12427391 lily of western North America with showy orange-red purple-spotted flowers n12427566 east Asian perennial having large reddish-orange black-spotted flowers with reflexed petals n12427757 tall lily have large white trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring n12427946 orange-flowered lily of Pacific coast of United States n12428076 lily with small dull purple flowers of northwestern Europe and northwestern Asia n12428242 lily of central North America having recurved orange-red flowers with deep crimson spots n12428412 lily of western United States having orange-red to crimson maroon-spotted flowers n12428587 lily of eastern North America having orange to orange-red purple-spotted flowers n12428747 lily of the eastern United States with orange to red maroon-spotted flowers n12428915 small genus of South African evergreen or deciduous plants; sometimes placed in the family or subfamily Alliaceae n12429148 any of various plants of the genus Agapanthus having umbels of showy blue to purple flowers n12429352 African plant with bright green evergreen leaves and umbels of many usually deep violet-blue flowers n12429589 genus of bulbous plants of South Africa; sometimes placed in subfamily Hyacinthaceae n12429770 any of various plants of the genus Albuca having large clusters of pale yellow flowers; South Africa n12429942 small genus of bitter-rooted herbs of eastern North America and Asia; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae n12430198 any of several perennials of the genus Aletris having grasslike leaves and bitter roots reputed to cure colic n12430471 colicroot having a scurfy or granuliferous perianth and white flowers; southeastern United States n12430675 colicroot with yellow-bracted racemose flowers; smaller than Aletris farinosa; southeastern United States n12430878 one of many families or subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted; includes especially genus Allium n12431128 large genus of perennial and biennial pungent bulbous plants: garlic; leek; onion; chive; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae as the type genus n12431434 bulbous plants having a characteristic pungent onion odor n12431861 any of various plants of the genus Allium with edible bulbs found growing wild n12432069 a common North American wild onion with a strong onion odor and an umbel of pink flowers atop a leafless stalk; British Columbia to California and Arizona and east to Wyoming and Colorado n12432356 coarse Old World perennial having a large bulb and tall stalk of greenish purple-tinged flowers; widely naturalized n12432574 North American bulbous plant n12432707 Eurasian bulbous plant n12432808 bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb n12433081 the bulb of an onion plant n12433178 type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning n12433429 aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion n12433540 type of perennial onion grown chiefly as a curiosity or for early salad onions; having bulbils that replace the flowers n12433769 widely distributed North American wild onion with white to rose flowers n12433952 Asiatic onion with slender bulbs; used as early green onions n12434106 onion with white to deep red tunic; California n12434239 plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum n12434483 European onion with white flowers n12434634 leek producing bulbils instead of flowers; Russia and Iran n12434775 bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves n12434985 European leek cultivated and used like leeks n12435152 perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning n12435338 North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers n12435486 pungent Old World wild onion n12435649 pungent Old World weedy plant n12435777 a plant of eastern Asia; larger than Allium schoenoprasum n12435965 Old World leek with a spherical bulb n12436090 European leek naturalized in Great Britain; leaves are triangular n12436260 one of many families or subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted n12436490 large genus of chiefly African liliaceous plants; in some systems placed in family Aloeaceae n12436677 succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in Africa n12436907 much-branched South African plant with reddish prickly succulent leaves n12437047 very short-stemmed plant with thick leaves with soothing mucilaginous juice; leaves develop spiny margins with maturity; native to Mediterranean region; grown widely in tropics and as houseplants n12437311 genus of showy clump-forming African herbs with grasslike leaves; sometimes placed in family Aloeaceae n12437513 a plant of the genus Kniphofia having long grasslike leaves and tall scapes of red or yellow drooping flowers n12437769 clump-forming plant of South Africa with spikes of scarlet flowers n12437930 widely cultivated hybrid poker plant n12438046 one of many families or subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted; sometimes included in subfamily Amaryllidaceae n12438324 genus of showy South American herbs with leafy stems; sometimes placed in family Alstroemeriaceae or in family Amaryllidaceae n12438571 any of various South American plants of the genus Alstroemeria valued for their handsome umbels of beautiful flowers n12438783 an Andean herb having umbels of showy pinkish-purple lily-like flowers n12438977 one species: fly poison; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae n12439154 all parts of plant are highly toxic; bulb pounded and used as a fly poison; sometimes placed in subfamily Melanthiaceae n12439400 genus of Old World (mainly African) perennial herbs; sometimes placed in family Asphodelaceae n12439626 southern European plant commonly cultivated for its spikes of small starry greenish-white flowers n12439830 plant having basal grasslike leaves and a narrow open cluster of starlike yellowish-orange flowers atop a leafless stalk; southwestern United States; only species of Anthericum growing in North America n12440128 one of many families or subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted; includes genus Aphyllanthes n12440385 one species; small fibrous-rooted perennial with rushlike foliage and deep blue flowers; sometimes placed in its own family Aphyllanthaceae n12440623 one of many families or subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae: includes genera Asparagus and sometimes Ruscus n12440869 large genus of Old World perennial herbs with erect or spreading or climbing stems and small scalelike leaves and inconspicuous flowers; sometimes placed in family Asparagaceae n12441183 plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable n12441390 a fernlike plant native to South Africa n12441552 fragile twining plant of South Africa with bright green flattened stems and glossy foliage popular as a floral decoration n12441770 one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae n12441958 any of various chiefly Mediterranean plants of the genera Asphodeline and Asphodelus having linear leaves and racemes of white or pink or yellow flowers n12442220 genus of rhizomatous perennial or biennial herbs with numerous sometimes fragrant flowers in long cylindrical racemes; Mediterranean region to Caucasus; sometimes placed in family Asphodelaceae n12442548 asphodel having erect smooth unbranched stem either flexuous or straight n12442697 asphodel with leafy stem and fragrant yellow flowers n12442865 small genus of tall striking annuals or perennials with grasslike foliage and flowers in dense racemes or panicles; Mediterranean to Himalayas; sometimes placed in family Asphodelaceae n12443144 genus of eastern Asiatic herbs; sometimes placed in the family Convallariaceae n12443323 evergreen perennial with large handsome basal leaves; grown primarily as a foliage houseplant n12443547 small genus of cormous perennials of Mexico; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae n12443736 half-hardy Mexican herb cultivated for its drooping terminal umbels of showy red-and-white flowers n12443929 small genus of tuberous Australian perennial herbs n12444095 any of several plants of the genus Blandfordia having large orange or crimson flowers n12444261 small genus of bulbous perennial herbs of southwestern United States and Mexico; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae n12444490 California plant having grasslike leaves and showy orange flowers n12444666 small genus of tropical African perennial bulbous herbs with deciduous twining stems; sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae n12444898 much-branched leafless twining South African herb cultivated as an ornamental for its bright green stems growing from large aboveground bulbs n12445138 genus of western United States bulbous plants with basal leaves and variously colored flowers; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae n12445387 any of several plants of the genus Brodiaea having basal grasslike leaves and globose flower heads on leafless stems resembling those of genus Allium n12445628 brodiaea having an umbel of violet or blue-violet flowers atop a leafless stalk; northern Oregon to southern California n12445848 large genus of western North American leafy-stemmed bulbous herbs n12446200 any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico n12446519 any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having egg-shaped flowers n12446737 any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having flowers with petals shaped like cat's ears n12446908 globe lily having open branched clusters of egg-shaped white flowers; southern California n12447121 globe lily having open branched clusters of clear yellow egg-shaped flowers; northern California n12447346 globe lily with deep rose-pink or purple egg-shaped flowers on flexuous stems; western slopes of Sierra Nevada in San Joaquin Valley n12447581 small plant with slender bent stems bearing branched clusters of a few white star-shaped flowers with petals shaped like cat's ears; southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon to Montana n12447891 mariposa with clusters of bell-shaped vermilion or orange or yellow flowers atop short stems; southern California to Arizona and Mexico n12448136 mariposa having clusters of a few large deep yellow bell-shaped flowers atop slender stems; California coastal ranges n12448361 mariposa having loose clusters of one to three handsome lilac flowers resembling umbels atop stout erect stems; arid northwestern North America east of Cascade Mountains from southern British Columbia to northern California n12448700 perennial plant having clusters of one to four showy white bell-shaped flowers atop erect unbranched stems; edible bulbs useful in times of scarcity; eastern Montana and western North Dakota south to northern Arizona and northwestern New Mexico n12449024 genus of scapose herbs of North and South America having large edible bulbs n12449296 any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America n12449526 plant having a large edible bulb and linear basal leaves and racemes of light to deep violet-blue star-shaped flowers on tall green scapes; western North America n12449784 camas found to the west of Cascade Mountains n12449934 eastern camas; eastern and central North America n12450099 perennial bulbous herbs most of northern United States: dogtooth violet; adder's tongue; trout lily; fawn lily n12450344 perennial woodland spring-flowering plant; widely cultivated n12450607 North American dogtooth having solitary white flowers with yellow centers and blue or pink exteriors n12450840 eastern North American dogtooth having solitary yellow flowers marked with brown or purple and spotted interiors n12451070 sturdy European dogtooth with rose to mauve flowers; cultivated in many varieties n12451240 California dogtooth violet with creamy white flowers sometimes yellow-tinged n12451399 dogtooth violet of western North America having bright yellow flowers n12451566 perennial herb having large white flowers marked with orange; found near the snow line in the northwestern United States n12451789 fritillary n12451915 any liliaceous plant of the genus Fritillaria having nodding variously colored flowers n12452256 herb of northwestern America having green-and-purple bell-shaped flowers n12452480 herb of southwestern United States having dark purple bell-shaped flowers mottled with green n12452673 a malodorous California herb with bell-shaped flowers; a common weed in grainfields n12452836 Eurasian herb with a cluster of leaves and orange-red bell-shaped flowers at the top of the stem n12453018 California herb with white conic or bell-shaped flowers usually tinged with green n12453186 Eurasian checkered lily with pendant flowers usually veined and checkered with purple or maroon on a pale ground and shaped like the bells carried by lepers in medieval times; widely grown as an ornamental n12453539 California herb with brownish-purple or greenish bell-shaped flowers n12453714 California herb with pinkish purple flowers n12453857 western United States herb with scarlet and yellow narrow bell-shaped flowers n12454021 Eurasian perennial bulbous herbs n12454159 any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower n12454436 small early blooming tulip n12454556 Eurasian tulip with small flowers blotched at the base n12454705 tall late blooming tulip n12454793 any of several long-stemmed tulips that flower in May; have egg-shaped variously colored flowers n12454949 any of several very tall, late blooming tulips bearing large squarish flowers on sturdy stems n12455101 one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted: genera Colchicum and Gloriosa n12455342 chiefly fall-blooming perennial cormous herbs; sometimes placed in family Colchicaceae n12455540 bulbous autumn-flowering herb with white, purple or lavender-and-white flowers; native to western and central Europe n12455787 sometimes placed in family Colchicaceae; one species: glory lily n12455950 any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia; a perennial herb climbing by means of tendrils at leaf tips having showy yellow to red or purple flowers; all parts are poisonous n12456278 one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted; includes genus Hemerocallis n12456527 east Asian rhizomatous clump-forming perennial herbs having flowers on long leafless stalks; cosmopolitan in cultivation: day lilies; sometimes placed in subfamily Hemerocallidaceae n12456845 any of numerous perennials having tuberous roots and long narrow bladelike leaves and usually yellow lily-like flowers that bloom for only a day n12457091 a day lily with yellow flowers n12457250 one of many families or subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted; includes genus Hosta n12457519 robust east Asian clump-forming perennial herbs having racemose flowers: plantain lilies; sometimes placed in family Hostaceae n12457771 any of numerous perennials having mounds of sumptuous broad ribbed leaves and clusters of white, blue, or lilac flowers; used as ground cover n12458002 one of many families or subfamilies in which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted n12458224 sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae as the type genus n12458383 any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs n12458550 widely grown for its fragrance and its white, pink, blue, or purplish flowers n12458713 hyacinth with loosely flowered spikes, several growing from one bulb n12458874 southern African herb with white bell-shaped flowers n12459048 small genus of perennial bulbs of western Europe and North Africa; sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae n12459275 sometimes placed in genus Scilla n12459471 sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae n12459629 any of several perennial plants of the genus Ornithogalum native to the Mediterranean and having star-shaped flowers n12459882 common Old World herb having grasslike leaves and clusters of star-shaped white flowers with green stripes; naturalized in the eastern United States n12460146 Old World star of Bethlehem having edible young shoots n12460308 South African perennial with long-lasting spikes of white blossoms that are shipped in to Europe and America for use as winter cut flowers n12460549 sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae n12460697 any of various early flowering spring hyacinths native to Eurasia having dense spikes of rounded blue flowers resembling bunches of small grapes n12460957 prolific species having particularly beautiful dark blue flowers n12461109 large beautiful Mediterranean species having sterile bluish-violet flowers with fringed corollas forming a tuft above the fertile flowers n12461326 sometimes placed in subfamily Hyacinthaceae n12461466 an Old World plant of the genus Scilla having narrow basal leaves and pink or blue or white racemose flowers n12461673 European scilla with small blue or purple flowers n12461809 genus of perennial herbs of cool temperate regions; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae n12462032 a plant of the genus Tofieldia having linear chiefly basal leaves and small spicate flowers n12462221 false asphodel having spikes of white flowers; of mountainous regions of Europe n12462401 Mediterranean liliaceous plants; sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae n12462582 having dense spikes of small white flowers and yielding a bulb with medicinal properties n12462805 bulb of the sea squill, which is sliced, dried, and used as an expectorant n12462951 a genus of European evergreen shrubs; sometimes placed in family Asparagaceae n12463134 shrub with stiff flattened stems resembling leaves (cladophylls); used for making brooms n12463322 one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted: includes Aletris; Narthecium; Veratrum n12463574 bog asphodels; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae n12463743 either of two herbaceous rushlike bog plants having small yellow flowers and grasslike leaves; north temperate regions n12463975 of western Europe: Scandinavia to northern Spain and Portugal n12464128 of the eastern United States: New Jersey to South Carolina n12464278 a genus of coarse poisonous perennial herbs; sometimes placed in subfamily Melanthiaceae n12464476 perennial herbs of the lily family having thick toxic rhizomes n12464649 North American plant having large leaves and yellowish green flowers growing in racemes; yields a toxic alkaloid used medicinally n12464903 one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted n12465107 one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted n12465321 small genus of North American herbs having grasslike basal leaves: squaw grass; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae n12465557 plant of western North America having woody rhizomes and tufts of stiff grasslike basal leaves and spikes of creamy white flowers n12465796 one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted n12466034 grass trees; sometimes placed in family Xanthorrhoeaceae n12466206 any of several Australian evergreen perennials having short thick woody stems crowned by a tuft of grasslike foliage and yielding acaroid resins n12466450 genus of mostly North American poisonous plants; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae n12466727 any of various plants of the genus Zigadenus having glaucous leaves and terminal racemes of mostly white flowers; all are poisonous n12467018 plant of western North America having grasslike leaves and greenish-white flowers n12467197 plant of eastern and central North America having creamy white flowers tinged with brown or purple; poisonous especially to grazing animals n12467433 a common perennial death camas; Tennessee to Kansas to Texas n12467592 plant of western North America to Mexico; poisonous especially to grazing animals n12467811 small family of herbs having flowers with 3 petals and 3 sepals; in some classification systems considered a subfamily of the Liliaceae n12468081 deciduous perennial herbs; sometimes placed in family Liliaceae n12468243 any liliaceous plant of the genus Trillium having a whorl of three leaves at the top of the stem with a single three-petaled flower n12468545 trillium of central United States having dark purple sessile flowers n12468719 a low perennial white-flowered trillium found in the southeastern United States n12468900 trillium of eastern North America having malodorous pink to purple flowers and an astringent root used in folk medicine especially to ease childbirth n12469157 trillium of northeastern United States with sessile leaves and red or purple flowers having a pungent odor n12469372 sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae n12469517 European herb with yellow-green flowers resembling and closely related to the trilliums; reputed to be poisonous n12469725 one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted n12469936 sometimes placed in Smilacaceae n12470092 any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves n12470329 dried root of any of various plants of the genus Smilax used as a flavoring agent n12470512 a very prickly woody vine of the eastern United States growing in tangled masses having tough round stems with shiny leathery leaves and small greenish flowers followed by clusters of inedible shiny black berries n12470907 creeping or climbing evergreen having spiny zigzag stems with shiny leaves and racemes of pale-green flowers; Canary Islands to southern Europe and Ethiopia and India n12471150 one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae but not widely accepted n12471366 sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: lily of the valley n12471544 low-growing perennial plant having usually two large oblong lanceolate leaves and a raceme of small fragrant nodding bell-shaped flowers followed by scarlet berries n12471825 sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae n12472024 any temperate liliaceous plant of the genus Clintonia having broad basal leaves and white or yellowish or purplish flowers followed by blue or black berries n12472326 plant with nearly leafless stalk topped by a cluster of red or reddish lavender flowers; California to Oregon n12472559 common woodland herb of temperate North America having yellow nodding flowers and small round blue fruits n12472778 plant with 1 or 2 white starlike flowers on short leafless stalks; Alaska to California and east to Oregon and Montana n12473011 sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: lilyturf n12473171 Asiatic perennial tufted herb with grasslike evergreen foliage and clusters of dark mauve grapelike flowers; grown as ground cover n12473405 sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: false lily of the valley n12473608 small two-leaved herb of the northern United States and parts of Canada having racemes of small fragrant white flowers n12473840 small white-flowered plant of western Europe to Japan n12474006 sometimes placed in subfamily Convallariaceae n12474167 any of several plants of the genus Polygonatum having paired drooping yellowish-green flowers and a thick rootstock with scars shaped like Solomon's seal n12474418 North American perennial herb with smooth foliage and drooping tubular greenish flowers n12474620 one of many subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae n12474828 genus of perennial rhizomatous herb of southern and southeastern United States n12475035 any of various plants of the genus Uvularia having yellowish drooping bell-shaped flowers n12475242 plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried n12475450 small family of tropical herbs n12475593 genus of tropical plants with creeping rootstocks and small umbellate flowers n12475774 perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch n12476036 chiefly tropical and xerophytic plants: includes Dracenaceae (Dracaenaceae); comprises plants that in some classifications are divided between the Amaryllidaceae and the Liliaceae n12476510 tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber n12476902 type genus of the Agavaceae; in some classifications considered a genus of Amaryllidaceae n12477163 widely cultivated American monocarpic plant with greenish-white flowers on a tall stalk; blooms only after ten to twenty years and then dies n12477401 Mexican or West Indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope n12477583 Philippine plant yielding a hard fibre used in making coarse twine n12477747 Mexican plant used especially for making pulque which is the source of the colorless Mexican liquor, mescal n12477983 Mexican plant used especially for making tequila n12478131 hard fiber used in making coarse twine; from Philippine agave plants n12478283 Asiatic and Pacific trees or shrubs; fragments of the trunk will regrow to form whole plants n12478506 shrub with terminal tufts of elongated leaves used locally for thatching and clothing; thick sweet roots are used as food; tropical southeastern Asia, Australia and Hawaii n12478768 elegant tree having either a single trunk or a branching trunk each with terminal clusters of long narrow leaves and large panicles of fragrant white, yellow or red flowers; New Zealand n12479066 one of two subfamilies to which some classification systems assign some members of the Agavaceae n12479303 Old World tropical plants with branches ending in tufts of sword-shaped leaves; in some classifications considered a genus of Liliaceae n12479537 an agave that is often cultivated for its decorative foliage n12479689 tall tree of the Canary Islands; source of dragon's blood n12479821 perennial plants resembling yucca; found in southern United States and Mexico n12480004 stemless plant with tufts of grasslike leaves and erect panicle of minute creamy white flowers; southwestern United States and Mexico n12480233 genus of perennial tuberous herbs having lily-like flowers; Mexico; sometimes placed in family Amaryllidaceae n12480456 a tuberous Mexican herb having grasslike leaves and cultivated for its spikes of highly fragrant lily-like waxy white flowers n12480677 Old World tropical herbaceous perennial of the agave family; in some classifications considered a genus of Liliaceae n12480895 grown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber n12481150 bowstring hemp of South Africa n12481289 plant having thick fibrous leaves transversely banded in light and dark green n12481458 stemless plant having narrow rigid leaves often cultivated as a houseplant n12481641 strong fiber that resembles hemp; obtained from sansevieria and used for e.g. cordage n12481806 tropical American plants with stiff lancelike leaves and spikes of white blossoms; sometimes considered a genus of Amaryllidaceae n12482031 any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America n12482437 a stiff yucca with a short trunk; found in the southern United States and tropical America; has rigid spine-tipped leaves and clusters of white flowers n12482668 tall yucca of the southwestern United States and Mexico having a woody stem and stiff swordlike pointed leaves and a large cluster of white flowers n12482893 a large branched arborescent yucca of southwestern United States having short leaves and clustered greenish white flowers n12483091 arborescent yucca of southwestern United States and northern Mexico with sword-shaped leaves and white flowers n12483282 tall arborescent yucca of southwestern United States n12483427 yucca with long stiff leaves having filamentlike appendages n12483625 yucca of west central United States having a clump of basal grasslike leaves and a central stalk with a terminal raceme of small whitish flowers n12483841 yucca of southeastern United States similar to the Spanish bayonets but with shorter trunk and smoother leaves n12484029 yucca of southern United States having a clump of basal grasslike leaves and a central stalk with a terminal raceme of small whitish flowers n12484244 yucca of southwestern United States and Mexico with a tall spike of creamy white flowers n12484413 a dicotyledonous family of marsh plants of order Gentianales n12484612 the type genus of the Menyanthaceae; one species: bogbeans n12484784 perennial plant of Europe and America having racemes of white or purplish flowers and intensely bitter trifoliate leaves; often rooting at water margin and spreading across the surface n12485122 a dicotyledonous family of plants of order Gentianales n12485331 type genus of the Loganiaceae; Australian and New Zealand shrubs sometimes cultivated for their flowers n12485523 shrubs or trees of warm regions n12485653 tropical shrub having clusters of white or violet or yellow flowers n12485811 evergreen twining shrubs of Americas and southeastern Asia n12485981 poisonous woody evergreen vine of southeastern United States having fragrant yellow funnel-shaped flowers n12486254 a widely distributed family of plants n12486397 a herbaceous plant genus of the family Linaceae with small sessile leaves n12486574 plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem n12486732 African woody vines: calabar beans n12486882 tropical African woody vine yielding calabar beans n12487058 dark brown highly poisonous seed of the calabar-bean vine; source of physostigmine and used in native witchcraft n12487262 used in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma n12487394 spiny trees, shrubs, or perennial herbs, including the genera Caesalpinia, Cassia, Ceratonia, Bauhinia; commonly included in the family Leguminosae n12487647 alternative name in some classification systems for the family Caesalpiniaceae n12488121 small spiny tropical trees or shrubs; includes the small genus or subgenus Poinciana n12488454 tropical tree with large prickly pods of seeds that resemble beans and are used for jewelry and rosaries n12488709 small thornless tree or shrub of tropical America whose seed pods are a source of tannin n12488914 twisted seed pods of the divi-divi tree; source of tannin n12489046 spreading thorny shrub of tropical Asia bearing large erect racemes of red-marked yellow flowers n12489268 tropical tree with prickly trunk; its heavy red wood yields a red dye and is used for cabinetry n12489524 heavy wood of various brazilwood trees; used for violin bows and as dyewoods n12489676 thornless tree yielding heavy wood n12489815 a tropical flowering shrub having bright orange or red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana n12490054 tropical shrub or small tree having showy yellow to orange-red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana n12490330 small genus of trees of Indonesia and Malaysia n12490490 East Indian timber tree with hard durable wood used especially for tea boxes n12490671 mountain ebony, orchid tree n12490827 shrub or small tree of Dutch Guiana having clusters of pink flowers streaked with purple n12491017 small East Indian tree having orchid-like flowers and hard dark wood n12491200 small genus of tropical African timber trees having pale golden heartwood uniformly striped with dark brown or black: n12491435 small shrubby African tree having compound leaves and racemes of small fragrant green flowers n12491626 some genus Cassia species often classified as members of the genus Senna or genus Chamaecrista n12491826 any of various trees or shrubs of the genus Cassia having pinnately compound leaves and usually yellow flowers followed by long seedpods n12492106 deciduous or semi-evergreen tree having scented sepia to yellow flowers in drooping racemes and pods whose pulp is used medicinally; tropical Asia and Central and South America and Australia n12492460 tropical American semi-evergreen tree having erect racemes of pink or rose-colored flowers; used as an ornamental n12492682 deciduous ornamental hybrid of southeastern Asia and Hawaii having racemes of flowers ranging in color from cream-colored to orange and red n12492900 East Indian tree having long pods containing a black cathartic pulp used as a horse medicine n12493090 carobs n12493208 evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob n12493426 long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute n12493699 spiny shrubs or small trees sometimes placed in genus Parkinsonia: paloverde n12493868 a thorny shrub of the genus Cercidium that grows in dry parts of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico; has smooth light green bark and racemes of yellow flowers and small leaves n12494115 genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having sensitive leaves and suddenly dehiscing pods; some species placed in genus Cassia n12494358 tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to the touch; sometimes placed in genus Cassia n12494629 evergreen or deciduous trees of tropical Africa and India n12494794 showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana n12495146 any of various hardwood trees of the family Leguminosae n12495396 hardwood from any of various locust trees n12495509 deciduous trees: honey locusts n12495670 honey locust of swamps and bottomlands of southern United States having short oval pods; yields dark heavy wood n12495895 tall usually spiny North American tree having small greenish-white flowers in drooping racemes followed by long twisting seed pods; yields very hard durable reddish-brown wood; introduced to temperate Old World n12496207 small genus of deciduous trees of China and United States having paniculate flowers and thick pulpy pods n12496427 handsome tree of central and eastern North America having large bipinnate leaves and green-white flowers followed by large woody brown pods whose seeds are used as a coffee substitute n12496735 small genus of tropical American spiny bushy shrubs or trees n12496949 spiny shrub or small tree of Central America and West Indies having bipinnate leaves and racemes of small bright yellow flowers and yielding a hard brown or brownish-red heartwood used in preparing a black dye n12497322 very hard brown to brownish-red heartwood of a logwood tree; used in preparing a purplish red dye n12497492 small genus of spiny shrubs or small trees n12497669 large shrub or shrubby tree having sharp spines and pinnate leaves with small deciduous leaflets and sweet-scented racemose yellow-orange flowers; grown as ornamentals or hedging or emergency food for livestock; tropical America but naturalized in southern United States n12498055 densely branched spiny tree of southwestern United States having showy yellow flowers and blue-green bark; sometimes placed in genus Cercidium n12498316 one species: Dalmatian laburnum n12498457 erect shrub having large trifoliate leaves and dense clusters of yellow flowers followed by poisonous seeds; Yugoslavia; sometimes placed in genus Cytisus n12498739 small subgenus of ornamental tropical shrubs or trees; not recognized in some classifications n12498928 genus of shrubs and trees and herbs many of which are often classified as members of the genus Cassia n12499163 any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally n12499439 tropical shrub (especially of Americas) having yellow flowers and large leaves whose juice is used as a cure for ringworm and poisonous bites; sometimes placed in genus Cassia n12499757 evergreen Indian shrub with vivid yellow flowers whose bark is used in tanning; sometimes placed in genus Cassia n12499979 erect shrub having racemes of tawny yellow flowers; the dried leaves are used medicinally as a cathartic; sometimes placed in genus Cassia n12500309 North American perennial herb; leaves are used medicinally; sometimes placed in genus Cassia n12500518 cosmopolitan tropical herb or subshrub with yellow flowers and slender curved pods; a weed; sometimes placed in genus Cassia n12500751 very leafy malodorous tropical weedy shrub whose seeds have been used as an adulterant for coffee; sometimes classified in genus Cassia n12501035 widely cultivated tropical trees originally of Africa n12501202 long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp n12501537 leguminous plants whose flowers have butterfly-shaped corollas; commonly included in the family Leguminosae n12501745 alternative name used in some classification systems for the family Papilionaceae n12503908 American herbs or shrubs usually growing in dry sunny habitats on prairies and hillsides n12504094 any plant of the genus Amorpha having odd-pinnate leaves and purplish spicate flowers n12504306 shrub of sandy woodlands and stream banks of western United States having hoary pinnate flowers and dull-colored racemose flowers; thought to indicate the presence of lead ore n12504570 an erect to spreading hairy shrub of the Pacific coast of the United States having racemes of red to indigo flowers n12504783 dense shrub of moist riverbanks and flood plains of the eastern United States having attractive fragrant foliage and dense racemes of dark purple flowers n12505032 very small genus of twining vines of North America and Asia: hog peanut n12505253 vine widely distributed in eastern North America producing racemes of purple to maroon flowers and abundant (usually subterranean) edible one-seeded pods resembling peanuts n12505563 very small genus of shrubs of southern Europe having backward curving seed pods n12505752 shrub with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers followed by backward curving seed pods; leaves foetid when crushed n12505987 small genus of evergreen trees of tropical America and western Africa n12506181 any of several tropical American trees of the genus Andira n12506341 tree with shaggy unpleasant-smelling toxic bark and yielding strong durable wood; bark and seeds used as a purgative and vermifuge and narcotic n12506614 genus of Mediterranean herbs and shrubs n12506784 silvery hairy European shrub with evergreen foliage and pale yellow flowers n12506991 perennial Eurasian herb having heads of red or yellow flowers and common in meadows and pastures; formerly used medicinally for kidney disorders n12507236 twining perennial North American plants n12507379 a North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of Native Americans n12507670 genus of South African heathlike shrubs n12507823 South African shrub having flat acuminate leaves and yellow flowers; leaves are aromatic when dried and used to make an herbal tea n12508077 large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family Leguminosae n12508309 any of various plants of the genus Astragalus n12508497 European perennial n12508618 perennial of mountainous areas of Eurasia and North America n12508762 perennial of southern and western Europe having dense racemes of purple or violet flowers n12508936 small genus of shrubs and lianas and trees of Africa and Madagascar n12509109 small shrubby African tree with hard wood used as a dyewood yielding a red dye n12509297 genus of North American plants with showy flowers and an inflated pod n12509476 any of several plants of the genus Baptisia n12509665 wild indigo of the eastern United States having racemes of blue flowers n12509821 erect or spreading herb having racemes of creamy white flowers; the eastern United States n12509993 much-branched erect herb with bright yellow flowers; distributed from Massachusetts to Florida n12510197 genus of East Indian trees or shrubs: dhak n12510343 East Indian tree bearing a profusion of intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and yielding a yellow dye n12510569 erect densely branched shrubby perennials of Old World tropics; naturalized in other warm regions n12510774 tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics n12511046 herbs or woody vines of mainly American tropics and subtropics n12511239 annual semi-erect bushy plant of tropical South America bearing long pods with white seeds grown especially for forage n12511488 twining tropical Old World plant bearing long pods usually with red or brown beans; long cultivated in Orient for food n12511703 large genus of Asiatic deciduous shrubs or small trees n12511856 any plant of the genus Caragana having even-pinnate leaves and mostly yellow flowers followed by seeds in a linear pod n12512095 large spiny shrub of eastern Asia having clusters of yellow flowers; often cultivated in shelterbelts and hedges n12512294 shrub with dark-green glossy foliage and solitary pale yellow flowers; northern China n12512460 a rosid dicot genus of the subfamily Papilionoideae having one species: Moreton Bay chestnut n12512674 Australian tree having pinnate leaves and orange-yellow flowers followed by large woody pods containing 3 or 4 seeds that resemble chestnuts; yields dark strong wood n12512947 a genus of chiefly tropical American vines of the family Leguminosae having trifoliate leaves and large flowers n12513172 large-flowered weakly twining or prostrate vine of New Jersey to tropical eastern North America, sometimes cultivated for its purple and white flowers n12513426 deciduous shrubs and trees of eastern Asia, southern Europe and the United States n12513613 small tree of the eastern Mediterranean having abundant purplish-red flowers growing on old wood directly from stems and appearing before the leaves: widely cultivated in mild regions; wood valuable for veneers n12513933 small shrubby tree of eastern North America similar to the Judas tree having usually pink flowers; found in damp sheltered underwood n12514138 shrub of western United States having pink or crimson flowers; often forms thickets n12514324 small late-flowering trees or subshrubs having yellow to red flowers and leathery or woody pods; often especially formerly included in genus Cytisus n12514592 shrub of Canary Islands having bristle-tipped oblanceolate leaves; used as cattle fodder n12514802 2 species of small New Zealand trees: weeping tree broom; endangered n12514992 small shrubby tree of New Zealand having weeping branches and racemes of white to violet flowers followed by woolly indehiscent two-seeded pods n12515219 genus of Australian twining vines and small shrubs: flame peas n12515393 any of several small shrubs or twining vines having entire or lobed leaves and racemes of yellow to orange-red flowers; Australia n12515597 chickpea plant; Asiatic herbs n12515711 Asiatic herb cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds n12515925 the seed of the chickpea plant n12516040 yellowwoods n12516165 small handsome roundheaded deciduous tree having showy white flowers in terminal clusters and heavy hardwood yielding yellow dye n12516432 genus of semi-prostrate Australasian shrubs or vines n12516584 any of various shrubs or vines of the genus Clianthus having compound leaves and pea-like red flowers in drooping racemes n12516828 sprawling shrubby perennial noted for its scarlet black-marked flowers; widely distributed in dry parts of Australia n12517077 evergreen shrub with scarlet to white clawlike or beaklike flowers; New Zealand n12517253 genus of tropical shrubs or vines having pinnate leaves and large axillary flowers n12517445 large-flowered wild twining vine of southeastern and central United States having pale blue flowers n12517642 vine of tropical Asia having pinnate leaves and bright blue flowers with yellow centers n12517820 used in some classifications for plants usually included in genus Desmodium n12518013 erect tropical Asian shrub whose small lateral leaflets rotate on their axes and jerk up and down under the influence of sunshine n12518305 small genus of Eurasian shrubs with yellow flowers and bladdery pods n12518481 yellow-flowered European shrub cultivated for its succession of yellow flowers and very inflated bladdery pods and as a source of wildlife food n12518725 genus of Old World shrubs and herbs n12518879 any of various plants of the genus Coronilla having purple or pink or yellow flowers in long axillary heads or umbels n12519089 European herb resembling vetch; naturalized in the eastern United States; having umbels of pink-and-white flowers and sharp-angled pods n12519328 large genus of herbs with simple leaves and racemes of yellow flowers; mainly of tropical Africa n12519563 any of various plants of the genus Crotalaria having inflated pods within which the seeds rattle; used for pasture and green-manure crops n12519824 tropical American annual herb having an inflated pod in which the ripe seeds rattle n12520015 erect subshrub having purple-tinted flowers and an inflated pod in which the ripe seeds rattle; India n12520223 small genus of annual usually hairy herbs of tropical Africa and Arabia n12520406 drought-tolerant herb grown for forage and for its seed which yield a gum used as a thickening agent or sizing material n12520661 large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs: broom n12520864 any of various shrubs of the genera Cytisus or Genista or Spartium having long slender branches and racemes of yellow flowers n12521186 low European broom having trifoliate leaves and yellowish-white flowers n12521394 deciduous erect spreading broom native to western Europe; widely cultivated for its rich yellow flowers n12521624 an abnormal tufted growth of small branches on a tree or shrub caused by fungi or insects or other physiological disturbance n12521847 large genus of tropical trees having pinnate leaves and paniculate flowers and cultivated commercially for their dramatically grained and colored timbers n12522188 any of those hardwood trees of the genus Dalbergia that yield rosewood--valuable cabinet woods of a dark red or purplish color streaked and variegated with black n12522493 hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork n12522678 East Indian tree having a useful dark purple wood n12522894 East Indian tree whose leaves are used for fodder; yields a compact dark brown durable timber used in shipbuilding and making railroad ties n12523141 Brazilian tree yielding a handsome cabinet wood n12523319 handsome violet-streaked wood of the kingwood tree; used especially in cabinetwork n12523475 an important Brazilian timber tree yielding a heavy hard dark-colored wood streaked with black n12523698 Central American tree yielding a valuable dark streaked rosewood n12523850 a valuable timber tree of tropical South America n12524010 dark red hardwood derived from the cocobolo and used in making musical instruments e.g. clarinets n12524188 any of several hardwood trees yielding very dark-colored wood n12524395 very dark wood of any of several blackwood trees n12524518 indigo bush n12524633 greyish-green shrub of desert regions of southwestern United States and Mexico having sparse foliage and terminal spikes of bluish violet flowers; locally important as source of a light-colored honey of excellent flavor n12524944 genus of Australasian shrubs and subshrubs having small yellow or purple flowers followed by short triangular pods n12525168 any of several spiny shrubs of the genus Daviesia having yellow flowers and triangular seeds; Australia n12525347 genus of Old World tropical shrubs and woody vines n12525513 any of various usually woody vines of the genus Derris of tropical Asia whose roots yield the insecticide rotenone; several are sources of native fish and arrow poisons n12525753 woody vine having bright green leaves and racemes of rose-tinted white flowers; the swollen roots contain rotenone n12525975 genus of American herbs or shrubs with sensitive pinnate leaves and small whitish flowers n12526178 perennial herb of North American prairies having dense heads of small white flowers n12526380 beggarweed; tick trefoil n12526516 any of various tropical and subtropical plants having trifoliate leaves and rough sticky pod sections or loments n12526754 West Indian forage plant cultivated in southern United States as forage and to improve soil n12526946 one species: Australian pea n12527081 South African evergreen partly woody vine grown for its clusters of rosy purple flowers followed by edible pods like snap beans; also grown as green manure; sometimes placed in genus Dolichos n12527391 genus of chiefly tropical vines often placed in genera Dipogon or Lablab or Macrotyloma n12527569 genus of attractive tropical shrubs or trees with usually red flowers n12527738 any of various shrubs or shrubby trees of the genus Erythrina having trifoliate leaves and racemes of scarlet to coral red flowers and black seeds; cultivated as an ornamental n12528109 small semi-evergreen broad-spreading tree of eastern South Africa with orange-scarlet flowers and small coral-red seeds; yields a light soft wood used for fence posts or shingles n12528382 deciduous shrub having racemes of deep red flowers and black-spotted red seeds n12528549 small South American spiny tree with dark crimson and scarlet flowers solitary or clustered n12528768 small semi-evergreen tree of South Africa having dense clusters of clear scarlet flowers and red seeds n12528974 small to medium-sized thorny tree of tropical Asia and northern Australia having dense clusters of scarlet or crimson flowers and black seeds n12529220 prickly Australian coral tree having soft spongy wood n12529353 small genus of Eurasian herbs: goat's rue n12529500 tall bushy European perennial grown for its pinnate foliage and slender spikes of blue flowers; sometimes used medicinally n12529730 genus of Australian evergreen shrubs poisonous to livestock: poison bush n12529905 any of various Australian evergreen shrubs of the genus Gastrolobium having whorled compound leaves poisonous to livestock and showy yellow to deep reddish-orange flowers followed by two-seeded pods n12530208 chiefly deciduous shrubs or small trees of Mediterranean area and western Asia: broom n12530439 prickly yellow-flowered shrub of the moors of New England and Europe n12530629 erect shrub of southwestern Europe having racemes of golden yellow flowers n12530818 small Eurasian shrub having clusters of yellow flowers that yield a dye; common as a weed in Britain and the United States; sometimes grown as an ornamental n12531144 small genus of shrubs or small trees of tropical and subtropical America n12531328 thorny shrub or small tree common in central Argentina having small orange or yellow flowers followed by edible berries n12531552 small genus of low-branching profusely flowering trees of tropical America n12531727 any of several small deciduous trees valued for their dark wood and dense racemes of nectar-rich pink flowers grown in great profusion on arching branches; roots and bark and leaves and seeds are poisonous n12532008 genus of Asiatic erect or sprawling herbs: soya bean n12532168 erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia n12532564 a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food n12532720 sticky perennial Eurasian herbs n12532886 deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots n12533190 North American plant similar to true licorice and having a root with similar properties n12533437 root of licorice used in flavoring e.g. candy and liqueurs and medicines n12533588 one species: salt tree n12533730 spiny shrub of the Caspian salt plains and Siberia having elegant silvery, downy young foliage and mildly fragrant pink-purple blooms n12533992 small genus of Australian woody vines with small violet flowers; closely related to genus Kennedia n12534208 vigorous climber of the forests of western Australia; grown for their dense racemes of attractive bright rose-purple flowers n12534453 genus of herbs of north temperate regions n12534625 perennial of western United States having racemes of pink to purple flowers followed by flat pods that separate into nearly orbicular joints n12534862 perennial of southern Europe cultivated for forage and for its nectar-rich pink flowers that make it an important honey crop n12535101 species of Old World herbs or subshrubs: horseshoe vetch n12535254 European woody perennial with yellow umbellate flowers followed by flattened pods that separate into horseshoe-shaped joints n12535461 genus of Australian evergreen shrubs n12535593 any of several attractive evergreen shrubs of Australia grown for their glossy deep green foliage and flowers in rich blues and intense violets n12535820 genus of tropical herbs and shrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and spurred flowers in long racemes or spikes n12536040 deciduous subshrub of southeastern Asia having pinnate leaves and clusters of red or purple flowers; a source of indigo dye n12536291 shrub of West Indies and South America that is a source of indigo dye n12536455 genus of yellow-flowered Australian unarmed or spiny shrubs without true leaves but having leaflike stems or branches n12536665 genus of Australian woody vines having showy red or purplish flowers n12536871 any of various Australian climbing plants of the genus Kennedia having scarlet flowers n12537068 prostrate or twining woody vine with small leathery leaves and umbels of red flowers; Australia and Tasmania n12537253 hairy trailing or prostrate western Australian vine with bright scarlet-pink flowers n12537437 one species: hyacinth bean n12537569 perennial twining vine of Old World tropics having trifoliate leaves and racemes of fragrant purple pea-like flowers followed by maroon pods of edible seeds; grown as an ornamental and as a vegetable on the Indian subcontinent; sometimes placed in genus Dolichos n12537988 flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous n12538209 an ornamental shrub or tree of the genus Laburnum n12538380 an ornamental shrub or tree of the genus Laburnum; often cultivated for Easter decorations n12538603 genus of climbing herbs of Old World and temperate North and South America: vetchling; wild pea n12539074 any of various small plants of the genus Lathyrus; climb usually by means of tendrils n12539306 any of various plants of the family Leguminosae that usually grow like vines n12539564 a weak-stemmed winter annual native to Mediterranean region for long established in southern United States; cultivated as a cover and pasture crop n12539832 any of several perennial vines of the genus Lathyrus n12540001 perennial climber of central and southern Europe having purple or pink or white flowers; naturalized in North America n12540250 wild pea of seashores of north temperate zone having tough roots and purple flowers and useful as a sand binder n12540488 perennial of Europe and North Africa; foliage turns black in drying n12540647 annual European vetch with red flowers n12540800 climbing garden plant having fragrant pastel-colored flowers n12540966 scrambling perennial of damp or marshy areas of Eurasia and North America with purplish flowers n12541157 scrambling perennial Eurasian wild pea having yellowish flowers and compressed seed pods; cultivated for forage n12541403 European annual grown for forage; seeds used for food in India and for stock elsewhere n12541606 shrubby California perennial having large pink or violet flowers; cultivated as an ornamental n12541805 European perennial with mottled flowers of purple and pink; sometimes cultivated for fodder or as green manure n12542043 North African annual resembling the sweet pea having showy but odorless flowers n12542240 European herb bearing small tubers used for food and in Scotland to flavor whiskey n12542466 bushy European perennial having nodding racemose violet-blue flowers n12542649 genus of shrubs or herbs of tropical Asia and Australia and the eastern United States n12542910 shrubby or herbaceous plants widely used for forage, soil improvement, and especially hay in southern United States n12543186 Asian shrub having conspicuous racemose rose-purple flowers widely used as an ornamental and in erosion control and as a source of feed for wild birds n12543455 an annual of tropical Asia naturalized in United States n12543639 annual native to Korea but widely cultivated for forage and hay in hot dry regions n12543826 perennial widely planted as for forage and as hay crop especially on poor land n12544027 genus of small erect or climbing herbs with pinnate leaves and small inconspicuous white flowers and small flattened pods: lentils n12544240 widely cultivated Eurasian annual herb grown for its edible flattened seeds that are cooked like peas and also ground into meal and for its leafy stalks that are used as fodder n12544539 the fruit or seed of a lentil plant n12544646 genus of chiefly tropical American shrubs and trees having pinnate leaves and red or white flowers n12544862 any of several tropical American woody plants of the genus Lonchocarpus whose roots are used locally as a fish poison and commercially as a source of rotenone n12545090 annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs n12545232 North American annual with red or rose-colored flowers n12545429 low-growing much-branched perennial of Canary Islands having orange-red to scarlet or purple flowers; naturalized in United States n12545635 European forage plant having claw-shaped pods introduced in America n12545865 sprawling European annual having a 4-winged edible pod n12546015 herbs or shrubs: lupin n12546183 any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers n12546420 white-flowered Eurasian herb widely cultivated for forage and erosion control n12546617 evergreen shrub of the Pacific coast of the United States having showy yellow or blue flowers; naturalized in Australia n12546832 yellow-flowered European lupine cultivated for forage n12546962 stout perennial of eastern and central North America having palmate leaves and showy racemose blue flowers n12547215 low-growing annual herb of southwestern United States (Texas) having silky foliage and blue flowers; a leading cause of livestock poisoning in the southwestern United States n12547503 closely resembles Lupinus subcarnosus; southwestern United States (Texas) n12547658 annual or perennial vines of Africa and India and Australia; plants often placed in genus Dolichos n12547872 twining herb of Old World tropics cultivated in India for food and fodder; sometimes placed in genus Dolichos n12548134 a genus of herbs that resemble clover n12548280 any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves n12548564 evergreen shrub of southern European highlands having downy foliage and a succession of yellow flowers throughout the summer followed by curious snail-shaped pods n12548804 European medic naturalized in North America having yellow flowers and sickle-shaped pods n12549005 an annual of the Mediterranean area having spiny seed pods and leaves with dark spots n12549192 prostrate European herb with small yellow flowers and curved black pods; naturalized in North America n12549420 important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop n12549649 genus of trees and shrubs of the Old World tropics n12549799 any of several tropical trees or shrubs yielding showy streaked dark reddish or chocolate-colored wood n12549976 genus of tropical herbs and woody vines having trifoliate leaves and showy flowers in axillary clusters n12550210 any of several erect or climbing woody plants of the genus Mucuna; widespread in tropics of both hemispheres n12550408 the annual woody vine of Asia having long clusters of purplish flowers and densely hairy pods; cultivated in southern United States for green manure and grazing n12550788 pods of the cowage plant or the stinging hairs covering them; used as a vermifuge when mixed with e.g. honey n12550968 a genus of tropical American trees having pinnate leaves and white flowers n12551173 medium-sized tropical American tree yielding tolu balsam and a fragrant hard wood used for high-grade furniture and cabinetwork n12551457 tree of South and Central America yielding an aromatic balsam n12551669 aromatic yellowish brown balsam from the tolu balsam tree used especially in cough syrups n12551877 dark brown syrupy balsam from the Peruvian balsam tree used especially in dressing wounds and treating certain skin diseases n12552081 genus of Old World herbs having pinnate leaves and pink or whites racemose flowers followed by flat unjointed pods n12552309 Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain n12552658 genus of European subshrubs or herbs having pink or purple or yellow solitary or clustered flowers: restharrow n12552893 European woody plant having pink flowers and unifoliate leaves and long tough roots; spreads by underground runners n12553114 Eurasian plant having loose racemes of pink or purple flowers and spiny stems and tough roots n12553314 genus of tropical shrubs and trees having usually odd-pinnate leaves with large leaflets and pink to reddish wood n12553573 a tree of the genus Ormosia having seeds used as beads n12553742 small tree of West Indies and northeastern Venezuela having large oblong pointed leaflets and panicles of purple flowers; seeds are black or scarlet with black spots n12554029 West Indian tree similar to Ormosia monosperma but larger and having smaller leaflets and smaller seeds n12554242 large widely-distributed genus of evergreen shrubs or subshrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and racemose or spicate flowers each having a pea-like corolla with a clawed petal n12554526 any of several leguminous plants of western North America causing locoism in livestock n12554729 tufted locoweed of southwestern United States having purple or pink to white flowers n12554911 any plant that breaks away from its roots in autumn and is driven by the wind as a light rolling mass n12555069 small genus of tropical vines having tuberous roots n12555255 Central American twining plant with edible roots and pods; large tubers are eaten raw or cooked especially when young and young pods must be thoroughly cooked; pods and seeds also yield rotenone and oils n12555553 twining plant of Amazon basin having large edible roots n12555720 one species: shamrock pea n12555859 trailing trifoliate Asiatic and African herb having cobalt blue flowers n12556030 herbs of warm regions including most American beans n12556307 any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods n12556533 a bean plant whose bushy growth needs no supports n12556656 a climbing bean plant that will climb a wall or tree or trellis n12556793 the common annual twining or bushy bean plant grown for its edible seeds or pods n12557064 the common bean plant grown for the beans rather than the pods (especially a variety with large red kidney-shaped beans) n12557280 a common bean plant cultivated for its slender green edible pods n12557438 a French variety of green bean plant bearing light-colored beans n12557556 a common bean plant grown for its edible golden pod n12557681 tropical American bean with red flowers and mottled black beans similar to Phaseolus vulgaris but perennial; a preferred food bean in Great Britain n12557995 a bean plant grown primarily for its edible seed rather than its pod n12558230 bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds n12558425 bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds n12558680 twining plant of southwestern United States and Mexico having roundish white or yellow or brown or black beans n12558902 one species: chaparral pea n12559044 spiny evergreen xerophytic shrub having showy rose and purple flowers and forming dense thickets; of dry rocky mountain slopes of California n12559302 genus of shrubs or small trees having indehiscent pods with black seeds; roots and bark yield fish poisons n12559518 small tree of West Indies and Florida having large odd-pinnate leaves and panicles of red-striped purple to white flowers followed by decorative curly winged seedpods; yields fish poisons n12559842 small genus of variable annual Eurasian vines: peas n12560016 a leguminous plant of the genus Pisum with small white flowers and long green pods containing edible green seeds n12560282 the fruit or seed of a pea plant n12560420 plant producing peas usually eaten fresh rather than dried n12560621 the flattened to cylindric inflated multi-seeded fruit of the common pea plant n12560775 a variety of pea plant producing peas having soft thick edible pods lacking the fibrous inner lining of the common pea n12561038 variety of pea plant producing peas having thin flat edible pods n12561169 variety of pea plant producing peas having crisp rounded edible pods n12561309 variety of pea plant native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa and widely grown especially for forage n12561594 seed of the field pea plant n12561696 small genus of Australian evergreen leguminous shrubs or subshrubs n12561897 evergreen shrub having almost heart-shaped foliage and bright yellow pea-like flowers followed by flat pods with flat wings; Australia and Tasmania n12562141 low spreading evergreen shrub of southern Australia having triangular to somewhat heart-shaped foliage and orange-yellow flowers followed by flat winged pods n12562420 genus of tropical American trees: quira n12562577 any of several tropical American trees some yielding economically important timber n12562785 large tree of Trinidad and Guyana having odd-pinnate leaves and violet-scented axillary racemes of yellow flowers and long smooth pods; grown as a specimen in parks and large gardens n12563045 large erect shrub of Colombia having large odd-pinnate leaves with large leaflets and axillary racemes of fragrant yellow flowers n12563281 hard heavy red wood of a quira tree n12563404 genus of South African leguminous shrubs often placed in genus Sophora n12563567 one species: Indian beech n12563702 evergreen Asiatic tree having glossy pinnate leaves and racemose creamy-white scented flowers; used as a shade tree n12563913 species of tropical Asian and African climbing herbs n12564083 a tuberous twining annual vine bearing clusters of purplish flowers and pods with four jagged wings; Old World tropics n12564381 widely distributed genus of herbs or shrubs with glandular compound leaves and spicate or racemose purple or white flowers n12564613 densely hairy perennial of central North America having edible tuberous roots n12564840 genus of tropical trees or climbers having usually broadly winged pods n12565102 deciduous South African tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood n12565368 tree native to southeastern Asia having reddish wood with a mottled or striped black grain n12565590 mottled curly-grained wood of Pterocarpus indicus n12565730 tree of India and Burma yielding a wood resembling mahogany n12565912 East Indian tree yielding a resin or extract often used medicinally and in e.g. tanning n12566112 reddish or black juice or resin from certain trees of the genus Pterocarpus and used in medicine and tanning etc n12566331 tree of India and East Indies yielding a hard fragrant timber prized for cabinetwork and dark red heartwood used as a dyewood n12566627 hard durable wood of red sandalwood trees (Pterocarpus santalinus); prized for cabinetwork n12566809 genus of woody Asiatic vines: kudzu n12566954 fast-growing vine from eastern Asia having tuberous starchy roots and hairy trifoliate leaves and racemes of purple flowers followed by long hairy pods containing many seeds; grown for fodder and forage and root starch; widespread in the southern United States n12567316 small genus of Mediterranean shrubs; often included in genus Genista n12567490 desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista n12567768 deciduous flowering trees and shrubs n12567950 large shrub or small tree of the eastern United States having bristly stems and large clusters of pink flowers n12568186 large thorny tree of eastern and central United States having pinnately compound leaves and drooping racemes of white flowers; widely naturalized in many varieties in temperate regions n12568506 strong stiff wood of a black-locust tree; very resistant to decay n12568649 small rough-barked locust of southeastern United States having racemes of pink flowers and glutinous branches and seeds n12568865 small genus of deciduous West Indian trees or shrubs: carib wood n12569037 small Dominican tree bearing masses of large crimson flowers before the fine pinnate foliage emerges n12569233 small genus of tropical and subtropical leguminous herbs or shrubs or trees n12569426 any of various plants of the genus Sesbania having pinnate leaves and large showy pea-like flowers n12569616 tall-growing annual of southwestern United States widely grown as green manure; yields a strong tough bast fiber formerly used by Indians for cordage n12569851 a softwood tree with lax racemes of usually red or pink flowers; tropical Australia and Asia; naturalized in southern Florida and West Indies n12570126 cosmopolitan genus of trees and shrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and showy flowers; some species placed in genus Podalyria n12570394 handsome roundheaded deciduous tree having compound dark green leaves and profuse panicles of fragrant creamy-white flowers; China and Japan n12570703 shrub or small tree having pinnate leaves poisonous to livestock and dense racemes of intensely fragrant blue flowers and red beans n12570972 shrub or small tree of New Zealand and Chile having pendulous racemes of tubular golden-yellow flowers; yields a hard strong wood n12571194 one species: Spanish broom n12571330 tall thornless shrub having pale yellow flowers and flexible rushlike twigs used in basketry; of southwestern Europe and Mediterranean; naturalized in California n12571606 genus of Polynesian or southeastern Asian shrubs or vines n12571781 vigorous Philippine evergreen twining liana; grown for spectacular festoons of green flowers that resemble lobster claws n12572021 genus of Australian shrubs or subshrubs: coral bush n12572188 Australian shrub having simple obovate leaves and brilliant scarlet flowers n12572373 genus of tropical and subtropical herbs or shrubs: hoary peas n12572546 a plant of the genus Tephrosia having pinnate leaves and white or purplish flowers and flat hairy pods n12572759 East Indian shrub n12572858 perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone n12573078 genus of American and Asiatic showy rhizomatous herbs: bush peas n12573256 any of various plants of the genus Thermopsis having trifoliate leaves and yellow or purple racemose flowers n12573474 western United States bushy herb having yellow pea-like flowers n12573647 eastern United States bush pea n12573760 one species: South American tree: tipu tree n12573911 semi-evergreen South American tree with odd-pinnate leaves and golden yellow flowers cultivated as an ornamental n12574143 Old World genus of frequently aromatic herbs n12574320 Old World herb related to fenugreek n12574470 annual herb or southern Europe and eastern Asia having off-white flowers and aromatic seeds used medicinally and in curry n12574727 genus of Eurasian spiny shrubs: gorse n12574866 very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe n12575089 widely distributed genus of annual or perennial and often climbing herbs n12575322 any of various climbing plants of the genus Vicia having pinnately compound leaves that terminate in tendrils and small variously colored flowers; includes valuable forage and soil-building plants n12575679 any of several weedy vetches grown for forage n12575812 common perennial climber of temperate regions of Eurasia and North America having dense elongate clusters of flowers n12576029 Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat edible seeds but also as fodder n12576323 seed of the broad-bean plant n12576451 European perennial toxic vetch n12576555 herbaceous climbing plant valuable as fodder and for soil-building n12576695 European purple-flowered with slender stems; occurs as a weed in hedges n12576838 European vetch much cultivated as forage and cover crops n12577000 genus of vines or erect herbs having trifoliate leaves and yellowish or purplish flowers; of warm or tropical regions; most species often placed in genus Phaseolus n12577362 East Indian legume having hairy foliage and small yellow flowers followed by cylindrical pods; used especially in India for food and forage and as a soil conditioner; sometimes placed in genus Phaseolus n12577686 bushy annual widely grown in China and Japan for the flour made from its seeds n12577895 perennial tropical American vine cultivated for its racemes of showy yellow and purple flowers having the corolla keel coiled like a snail shell; sometimes placed in genus Phaseolus n12578255 erect bushy annual widely cultivated in warm regions of India and Indonesia and United States for forage and especially its edible seeds; chief source of bean sprouts used in Chinese cookery; sometimes placed in genus Phaseolus n12578626 sprawling Old World annual cultivated especially in southern United States for food and forage and green manure n12578916 fruit or seed of the cowpea plant n12579038 South American bean having very long succulent pods n12579242 one species: Australian leafless shrubs: swamp oak n12579404 Australian leafless shrub resembling broom and having small yellow flowers n12579593 genus of South African trees having pinnate leaves and rose-purple flowers followed by leathery pods n12579822 tree with odd-pinnate leaves and racemes of fragrant pink to purple flowers n12580012 fast-growing roundheaded tree with fragrant white to deep rose flowers; planted as an ornamental n12580204 Asiatic deciduous woody vine having large drooping racemes of white or bluish or purple or pinkish flowers and velvety pods; widely grown as an ornamental n12580457 any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria n12580654 having flowers of pink to mauve or violet-blue n12580786 having deep purple flowers n12580896 an eastern United States native resembling the cultivated Japanese wisteria having pale purple-lilac flowers n12581110 a wisteria of China having white flowers n12581230 coextensive with the family Palmae: palms n12581381 chiefly tropical trees and shrubs and vines usually having a tall columnar trunk bearing a crown of very large leaves; coextensive with the order Palmales n12582231 any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves n12582665 any of various tropical Asian palm trees the trunks of which yield sago n12582846 palm having pinnate or featherlike leaves n12583126 palm having palmate or fan-shaped leaves n12583401 any of several low-growing palms with fan-shaped leaves n12583529 Central and South American feather palms n12583681 tropical American palm having edible nuts and yielding a useful fiber n12583855 tropical American feather palm having a swollen spiny trunk and edible nuts n12584057 a monocotyledonous genus of palm trees n12584191 any of several tall tropical palms native to southeastern Asia having egg-shaped nuts n12584365 southeastern Asian palm bearing betel nuts (scarlet or orange single-seeded fruit with a fibrous husk) n12584559 a genus of tropical Asian and Malaysian palm trees n12584715 Malaysian feather palm with base densely clothed with fibers; yields a sweet sap used in wine and trunk pith yields sago n12584970 unarmed feather palms of central and northern South America n12585137 Brazilian palm yielding fibers used in making ropes, mats, and brushes n12585373 nut having a hard hazel-brown shell used like vegetable ivory n12585512 palmyra n12585629 tall fan palm of Africa and India and Malaysia yielding a hard wood and sweet sap that is a source of palm wine and sugar; leaves used for thatching and weaving n12585967 coarse leaf fiber from palmyra palms used in making brushes and brooms n12586110 distinctive often spiny-stemmed palms found as climbers in tropical and subtropical forest n12586298 any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes n12586499 climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes n12586725 tall scrambling spiny palm of northeastern Queensland, Australia n12586867 fishtail palms n12586989 attractive East Indian palm having distinctive bipinnate foliage n12587132 fishtail palm of India to Malay Peninsula; sap yields a brown sugar (jaggery) and trunk pith yields sago n12587366 wax palms n12587487 palm of the Andes yielding a resinous wax which is mixed with tallow to make candles n12587686 coconut palms n12587803 tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics n12588054 stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut n12588156 slow-growing tropical fan palms n12588320 Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax n12588584 hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes n12588780 South American palm yielding a wax similar to carnauba wax n12588989 a monocotyledonous genus of tropical American palm trees n12589142 any of several tropical American palms bearing corozo nuts n12589286 large fan palms of tropical Asia to Australia n12589458 large-leaved palm of Malay to Philippines and northern Australia; leaves used for thatching or plaiting into containers n12589687 fan palms of the southern United States and the Caribbean region n12589841 tall palm of southern India and Sri Lanka with gigantic leaves used as umbrellas and fans or cut into strips for writing paper n12590117 oil palms n12590232 pinnate-leaved palms of the genus Elaeis having dense clusters of crowded flowers and bright red fruit and yielding high quality palm oils n12590499 oil palm of Africa n12590600 palm of Central and South America n12590715 seed of any oil palm n12590842 a monocotyledonous genus of graceful palm trees in tropical America n12591017 Brazilian palm of genus Euterpe whose leaf buds are eaten like cabbage when young n12591195 fan palms of Asia and Australia and Malaysia n12591351 Australian palm with leaf buds that are edible when young n12591523 a genus of Malayan pinnate-leaved palm trees that flower and fruit once and then die n12591702 Malaysian palm whose pithy trunk yields sago--a starch used as a food thickener and fabric stiffener; Malaya to Fiji n12591897 monotypic genus of palms of Australasia n12592058 any creeping semiaquatic feather palm of the genus Nipa found in mangrove swamps and tidal estuaries; its sap is used for a liquor; leaves are used for thatch; fruit has edible seeds n12592351 palms of southern Mexico to northern South America: babassu palm n12592544 tall feather palm of northern Brazil with hard-shelled nuts yielding valuable oil and a kind of vegetable ivory n12592839 hard-shelled nut of the babassu palm n12592971 fatty oil from kernels of babassu nuts similar to coconut oil n12593122 tropical American feather palm whose large nuts yield valuable oil and a kind of vegetable ivory n12593341 nut of the cohune palm having hard white shells like those of ivory nuts n12593508 semisolid fat from nuts of the cohune palm; used in cooking and soap making n12593689 latanier palm n12593826 a large monocotyledonous genus of pinnate-leaved palms found in Asia and Africa n12593994 tall tropical feather palm tree native to Syria bearing sweet edible fruit n12594165 small genus of South American feather palms n12594324 a stemless palm tree of Brazil and Peru bearing ivory nuts n12594533 nutlike seed of a South American palm; the hard white shell takes a high polish and is used for e.g. buttons n12594746 feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes n12594989 a large feather palm of Africa and Madagascar having very long pinnatisect fronds yielding a strong commercially important fiber from its leafstalks n12595305 fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets n12595452 a tall Brazilian feather palm with a terminal crown of very large leathery pinnatisect leaves rising from long strong stems used for structural purposes n12595699 a palm of the genus Raffia n12595801 genus of small clump-forming fan palms of China and Japan n12595964 any of several small palms of the genus Rhapis; cultivated as houseplants n12596148 small graceful palm with reedlike stems and leaf bases clothed with loose coarse fibers n12596345 Chinese lady palm with more slender stems and finer sheath fibers than Rhapis excelsa n12596525 a monocotyledonous genus of West Indian feather palms n12596709 tall feather palm of southern Florida and Cuba n12596849 West Indian palm with leaf buds that are edible when young n12597006 American dwarf fan palms n12597134 low-growing fan-leaved palm of coastal southern United States having edible leaf buds n12597333 one species: saw palmetto n12597466 small hardy clump-forming spiny palm of southern United States n12597640 small to medium-sized fan palms n12597798 small palm of southern Florida and West Indies closely resembling the silvertop palmetto n12598027 small stocky fan palm of southern Florida and Cuba n12598247 coextensive with the family Plantaginaceae n12598409 cosmopolitan family of small herbs and a few shrubs; most are troublesome weeds n12598629 type genus of the family Plantaginaceae; large cosmopolitan genus of mostly small herbs n12598826 any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally n12599185 an Old World plantain with long narrow ribbed leaves widely established in temperate regions n12599435 common European perennial naturalized worldwide; a troublesome weed n12599661 widely distributed Old World perennial naturalized in North America having finely hairy leaves and inconspicuous white fragrant flowers n12599874 plantain of Mediterranean regions whose seeds swell and become gelatinous when moist and are used as a mild laxative n12600095 North American plantain having reddish leafstalks and broad leaves n12600267 North American annual or biennial with long soft hairs on the leaves n12600417 coextensive with the family Polygonaceae, n12600574 a family of plants of order Polygonales chiefly of the north temperate zone; includes the buckwheats n12600888 diverse genus of herbs or woody subshrubs of north temperate regions n12601106 twining perennial vine having racemes of fragrant greenish flowers; western China to Russia n12601335 buckwheat; in some classifications included in the genus Polygonum n12601494 a member of the genus Fagopyrum; annual Asian plant with clusters of small pinkish white flowers and small edible triangular seeds which are used whole or ground into flour n12601805 annual with broadly ovate leaves and slender drooping spikes of crimson flowers; southeastern Asia and Australia; naturalized in North America n12602118 North American herbs of the buckwheat family n12602262 any plant of the genus Eriogonum with small clustered flowers n12602434 late blooming perennial plant of shale barrens of Virginia having flowers in flat-topped clusters n12602612 low-growing shrub with spreading branches and flowers in loose heads; desert regions of western United States (California to Utah) n12602850 rhubarb n12602980 plants having long green or reddish acidic leafstalks growing in basal clumps; stems (and only the stems) are edible when cooked; leaves are poisonous n12603273 Asian herb (Himalayas) n12603449 long cultivated hybrid of Rheum palmatum; stems often cooked in pies or as sauce or preserves n12603672 long used for laxative properties n12603784 docks: coarse herbs and shrubs mainly native to north temperate regions n12603959 any of certain coarse weedy plants with long taproots, sometimes used as table greens or in folk medicine n12604228 European sorrel with large slightly acidic sagittate leaves grown throughout north temperate zone for salad and spring greens n12604460 small plant having pleasantly acid-tasting arrow-shaped leaves; common in dry places n12604639 European dock with broad obtuse leaves and bitter rootstock common as a weed in North America n12604845 low perennial with small silvery-green ovate to hastate leaves n12605019 an order of monocotyledonous herbs n12605315 plants of tropical to temperate regions; usually in wet places n12605519 chiefly American marsh plants, having usually yellow flowers n12605683 any of several rushlike plants, especially of the pine barrens of southern United States n12605872 of Australia n12605965 large widely distributed family of chiefly perennial herbs or climbers: spiderworts n12606227 type genus of the Commelinaceae; large genus of herbs of branching or creeping habit: day flower; widow's tears n12606438 any plant of the genus Commelina n12606545 any plant of the family Commelinaceae n12606688 a variety of spiderwort n12606797 spiderworts n12606907 a family of tropical American plants of order Xyridales including several (as the pineapple) of economic importance n12607198 a genus of tropical American plants have sword-shaped leaves and a fleshy compound fruits composed of the fruits of several flowers (such as pineapples) n12607456 a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics n12607717 the type genus of the family Bromeliaceae which includes tropical American plants with deeply cleft calyx n12607896 large genus of epiphytic or terrestrial sparse-rooting tropical plants usually forming dense clumps or pendant masses n12608127 dense festoons of greenish-grey hairlike flexuous strands anchored to tree trunks and branches by sparse wiry roots; southeastern United States and West Indies to South America n12608447 a monocotyledonous family of bog plants of order Xyridales n12608620 small genus of delicate mossy bog plants having white or violet flowers n12608778 South American herbs somewhat resembling members of the Juncaceae n12608941 chiefly tropical aquatic or bog herbs: pipeworts n12609128 type genus of the Eriocaulaceae: rushlike aquatic or marginal perennials usually found in shallow waters of acid lakes and pools and bogs n12609379 aquatic perennial of North America and Ireland and Hebrides having translucent green leaves in a basal spiral and dense buttonlike racemes of minute white flowers n12609638 aquatic or bog plants n12609842 pickerelweed n12609968 American plant having spikes of blue flowers and growing in shallow water of streams and ponds n12610186 water hyacinth; water orchid n12610328 a tropical floating aquatic plant having spikes of large blue flowers; troublesome in clogging waterways especially in southern United States n12610609 mud plantains n12610740 grassy-leaved North American aquatic plant with yellow star-shaped blossoms n12610933 an order of aquatic monocotyledonous herbaceous plants n12611243 monotypic family of aquatic plants having narrow leaves and small flowers n12611479 sole genus of the family Naiadaceae n12611640 submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water n12611815 perennial or annual aquatic or marsh plants n12612020 small genus of aquatic or semiaquatic plants n12612170 marsh plant having clusters of small white or pinkish flowers and broad pointed or rounded leaves n12612410 genus of aquatic herbs of temperate and tropical regions having sagittate or hastate leaves and white scapose flowers n12612640 a weed n12612709 a variety of water plantain n12612811 a variety of water plantain n12612913 simple nearly stemless freshwater aquatic plants; widely distributed n12613285 frogbit n12613408 European floating plant with roundish heart-shaped leaves and white flowers n12613596 one species n12613706 submersed plant with whorled lanceolate leaves and solitary axillary flowers; Old World plant naturalized in southern United States and clogging Florida's waterways n12613968 American frogbit n12614096 American plant with roundish heart-shaped or kidney-shaped leaves; usually rooted in muddy bottoms of ponds and ditches n12614317 submerged freshwater perennials n12614477 a weedy aquatic plant of genus Elodea n12614625 North American waterweed; widely naturalized in Europe n12614763 aquatic plant with deep green foliage useful to oxygenate an aquarium; sometimes placed in genus Egeria n12614962 small genus of dioecious tropical aquatic plants n12615097 eelgrass; eel grass n12615232 submerged aquatic plant with ribbonlike leaves; Old World and Australia n12615427 plants that grow in ponds and slow streams; sometimes includes family Zosteraceae n12615710 any of several submerged or floating freshwater perennial aquatic weeds belonging to the family Potamogetonaceae n12615986 a large genus of aquatic herbs found in quiet waters in temperate regions; leaves usually float on the water n12616248 European herb naturalized in the eastern United States and California n12616442 of Europe (except the Mediterranean area) and the northern United States n12616630 pondweed with floating leaves; of northern United States and Europe n12616825 a monocotyledonous genus of the family Potamogetonaceae n12616996 very similar to Potamogeton; of western Africa, Asia, and Europe n12617140 a family of monocotyledonous bog herbs of order Naiadales n12617384 perennial or annual bog or marsh plants; includes arrow grass n12617559 tufted perennial found in shallow water or marshland; sometimes poisons livestock n12617739 alternative classification for some genera included in Potamogetonaceae; one species n12617950 horned pondweed: completely submerged herbs; in some classifications included in Potamogetonaceae n12618146 found in still or slow-moving fresh or brackish water; useful to oxygenate cool water ponds and aquaria n12618336 used in some classifications: essentially equivalent to Potamogetonaceae n12618524 (or in some classifications family Zosteraceae) small genus of widely distributed marine plants n12618727 submerged marine plant with very long narrow leaves found in abundance along North Atlantic coasts n12618942 in some classifications this category does not include Leguminosae n12619306 a large family of dicotyledonous plants of order Rosales; have alternate leaves and five-petaled flowers with numerous stamens n12620031 large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses n12620196 any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses n12620546 the fruit of a rose plant n12620661 European alpine rose with crimson flowers n12620779 low-growing bristly shrub of southern Oregon and California with creeping rootstocks and usually corymbose flowers n12620969 Chinese evergreen climbing rose with yellow or white single flowers n12621110 prickly wild rose with delicate pink or white scentless flowers; native to Europe n12621260 shrubby Chinese rose; ancestor of many cultivated garden roses n12621410 large hardy very fragrant pink rose; cultivated in Asia Minor as source of attar of roses; parent of many hybrids n12621619 Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips n12621836 tangled mass of prickly plants n12621945 Chinese climbing rose with fragrant white blossoms n12622072 vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock n12622297 rose native to Mediterranean region having curved or climbing branches and loose clusters of musky-scented flowers n12622483 any of several hybrid bush roses derived from a tea-scented Chinese rose with pink or yellow flowers n12622653 genus of herbs found chiefly in north temperate regions having pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by bristly fruit n12622875 a plant of the genus Agrimonia having spikelike clusters of small yellow flowers n12623077 erect perennial Old World herb of dry grassy habitats n12623211 fragrant European perennial herb found at woodland margins on moist soils n12623368 North American deciduous trees or shrubs n12623524 any of various North American trees or shrubs having showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit n12623818 shrub or small tree of northwestern North America having fragrant creamy white flowers and small waxy purple-red fruits n12624055 open-growing shrub of eastern North America having pure white flowers and small waxy almost black fruits n12624249 flowering quince n12624381 Asiatic ornamental shrub with spiny branches and pink or red blossoms n12624568 deciduous thorny shrub native to Japan having red blossoms n12624721 deciduous thorny shrub native to China having red or white blossoms n12624873 coco plums n12625003 small tropical American tree bearing edible plumlike fruit n12625215 genus of deciduous or evergreen Old World shrubs widely cultivated n12625383 any shrub of the genus Cotoneaster: erect or creeping shrubs having richly colored autumn foliage and many small white to pinkish flowers followed by tiny red or black fruits n12625670 climbing evergreen shrub with white flowers and red berries; often used as ground cover n12625823 deciduous flat-growing shrub with a fanned herringbone pattern and having reddish flowers and orange-red berries; used as a ground cover n12626030 thorny shrubs and small trees: hawthorn; thorn; thorn apple n12626353 a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus n12626674 southern United States hawthorn with pinnately lobed leaves n12626878 common shrub or small tree of the eastern United States having few thorns and white flowers in corymbs followed by bright orange-red berries n12627119 erect and almost thornless American hawthorn with somewhat pear-shaped berries n12627347 eastern United States hawthorn with long straight thorns n12627526 hawthorn of southern United States bearing a juicy, acidic, scarlet fruit that is often used in jellies or preserves n12627750 thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America n12628060 European hawthorn having deeply cleft leaves and bright red fruits; widely cultivated in many varieties and often grown as impenetrable hedges; established as an escape in eastern North America n12628356 American red-fruited hawthorn with stems and leaves densely covered with short woolly hairs n12628579 evergreen hawthorn of southeastern Europe n12628705 American red-fruited hawthorn with dense corymbs of pink-red flowers n12628872 quince n12628986 small Asian tree with pinkish flowers and pear-shaped fruit; widely cultivated n12629187 mountain avens n12629305 creeping evergreen shrub with large white flowers; widely distributed in northern portions of Eurasia and North America n12629523 Asiatic evergreen fruit trees n12629666 evergreen tree of warm regions having fuzzy yellow olive-sized fruit with a large free stone; native to China and Japan n12629946 strawberries n12630144 any of various low perennial herbs with many runners and bearing white flowers followed by edible fruits having many small achenes scattered on the surface of an enlarged red pulpy berry n12630478 widely cultivated n12630641 Europe n12630763 wild strawberry of western United States and South America; source of many varieties of cultivated strawberries n12630999 North American wild strawberry with sweet scarlet fruit; a source of many cultivated strawberries n12631224 avens n12631331 any of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers n12631637 erect subshrub with deep yellow flowers; Europe and Asia and North America n12631813 North American white-flowered avens n12631932 hairy yellow-flowered plant of eastern Asia and North America n12632072 erect perennial of north temperate zone having pinnate leaves and a few nodding flowers with a brown-purple calyx and orange and pink petals n12632335 North American perennial with hairy basal pinnate leaves and purple flowers and plume-tipped fruits n12632526 hairy Eurasian plant with small yellow flowers and an astringent root formerly used medicinally n12632733 avens of Virginia having pale or greenish yellow flowers n12632875 one species: toyon; in some classifications included in genus Photinia n12633061 ornamental evergreen treelike shrub of the Pacific coast of the United States having large white flowers and red berrylike fruits; often placed in genus Photinia n12633386 apple trees; found throughout temperate zones of the northern hemisphere n12633638 any tree of the genus Malus especially those bearing firm rounded edible fruits n12633866 wood of any of various apple trees of the genus Malus n12633994 native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n12634211 any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acidic fruit n12634429 any of numerous varieties of crab apples cultivated for their small acidic (usually bright red) fruit used for preserves or as ornamentals for their blossoms n12634734 Asian wild crab apple cultivated in many varieties for it small acid usually red fruit used for preserving n12634986 wild crab apple native to Europe; a chief ancestor of cultivated apples n12635151 medium-sized tree of the eastern United States having pink blossoms and small yellow fruit n12635359 small tree or shrub of western United States having white blossoms and tiny yellow or red fruit n12635532 small tree or shrub of southeastern United States; cultivated as an ornamental for its rose-colored blossoms n12635744 wild crab apple of western United States with fragrant pink flowers n12635955 derived from the Iowa crab and cultivated for its large double pink blossoms n12636107 medlars n12636224 small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples n12636430 genus of deciduous and evergreen east Asian trees and shrubs widely cultivated as ornamentals for their white flowers and red fruits; in some classifications includes genus Heteromeles n12636705 chiefly perennial northern hemisphere herbs and shrubs: cinquefoil n12636885 any of a numerous plants grown for their five-petaled flowers; abundant in temperate regions; alleged to have medicinal properties n12637123 low-growing perennial having leaves silvery beneath; northern United States; Europe; Asia n12637319 a genus of thorny herbs or shrubs of the family Rosaceae n12637485 European garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads n12637729 a genus of shrubs and trees of the family Rosaceae that is widely distributed in temperate regions n12638218 any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone n12638556 an uncultivated plum tree or shrub n12638753 wild plum of northeastern United States having dark purple fruits with yellow flesh n12638964 wild plum trees of eastern and central North America having red-orange fruit with yellow flesh n12639168 small native American shrubby tree bearing small edible yellow to reddish fruit n12639376 seacoast shrub of northeastern North America having showy white blossoms and edible purple fruit n12639584 any of various widely distributed plums grown in the cooler temperate areas n12639736 small wild or half-domesticated Eurasian plum bearing small ovoid fruit in clusters n12639910 plum tree long cultivated for its edible fruit n12640081 small tree of southwestern United States having purplish-red fruit sometimes cultivated as an ornamental for its large leaves n12640284 small tree native to northeastern North America having oblong orange-red fruit n12640435 hybrid produced by crossing Prunus domestica and Prunus armeniaca n12640607 Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach n12640839 Japanese ornamental tree with fragrant white or pink blossoms and small yellow fruits n12641007 temperate zone tree bearing downy yellow to rosy fruits n12641180 small hybrid apricot of Asia and Asia Minor having purplish twigs and white flowers following by inferior purple fruit n12641413 any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood n12641796 wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry n12641931 an uncultivated cherry tree n12642090 the fruit of the wild cherry tree n12642200 large Eurasian tree producing small dark bitter fruit in the wild but edible sweet fruit under cultivation n12642435 any of several cultivated sweet cherries having sweet juicy heart-shaped fruits n12642600 wild or seedling sweet cherry used as stock for grafting n12642734 dwarf ornamental shrub of western United States having large black to red and yellow sweet edible fruit n12642964 Mexican black cherry tree having edible fruit n12643113 small flowering evergreen tree of southern United States n12643313 small Asiatic tree bearing edible red or yellow fruit n12643473 rather small Eurasian tree producing red to black acid edible fruit n12643688 any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing pale red fruit with colorless juice n12643877 any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing fruit with dark skin and juice n12644057 Dalmatian bitter wild cherry tree bearing fruit whose juice is made into maraschino liqueur n12644283 small bitter fruit of the marasca cherry tree from whose juice maraschino liqueur is made n12644464 used in former classifications for plum and peach and almond trees which are now usually classified as members of the genus Prunus n12644713 used in former classifications for peach and almond trees which are now included in genus Prunus n12644902 any of several small bushy trees having pink or white blossoms and usually bearing nuts n12645174 small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California n12645530 almond trees having white blossoms and poisonous nuts yielding an oil used for flavoring and for medicinal purposes n12645754 pale yellow fatty oil expressed from sweet or bitter almonds n12645913 pale yellow essential oil obtained from bitter almonds by distillation from almond cake or meal n12646072 variety of large almond from Malaga, Spain; used in confectionery n12646197 small Chinese shrub with smooth unfurrowed dark red fruit grown especially for its red or pink or white flowers n12646397 California evergreen wild plum with spiny leathery leaves and white flowers n12646605 shrubby Japanese cherry tree having pale pink blossoms n12646740 woody oriental plant with smooth unfurrowed red fruit grown especially for its white or pale pink blossoms n12646950 frequently cultivated Eurasian evergreen shrub or small tree having showy clusters of white flowers and glossy foliage and yielding oil similar to bitter almond oil n12647231 evergreen shrub or small tree found on Catalina Island (California) n12647376 any of several small-fruited cherry trees frequented or fed on by birds n12647560 small European cherry tree closely resembling the American chokecherry n12647787 small cherry much liked by birds n12647893 small shrubby North American wild cherry with small bright red acid fruit n12648045 cultivated in temperate regions n12648196 variety or mutation of the peach bearing fruit with smooth skin and (usually) yellow flesh n12648424 small straggling American cherry growing on sandy soil and having minute scarcely edible purplish-black fruit n12648693 small tree of China and Japan bearing large yellow to red plums usually somewhat inferior to European plums in flavor n12648888 large North American wild cherry with round black sour edible fruit n12649065 any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Prunus cultivated for their showy white or pink single or double blossoms n12649317 ornamental tree with inedible fruits widely cultivated in many varieties for its white blossoms n12649539 ornamental tree with inedible fruit widely cultivated in many varieties for its pink blossoms n12649723 a thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits n12649866 shrub of the Pacific coast of the United States bearing small red insipid fruit n12650038 shrub or tree native to Japan cultivated as an ornamental for its rose-pink flowers n12650229 Asiatic shrub cultivated for its rosy red flowers n12650379 deciduous Chinese shrub or small tree with often trilobed leaves grown for its pink-white flowers n12650556 a common wild cherry of eastern North America having small bitter black berries favored by birds n12650805 the fruit of the chokecherry tree n12650915 chokecherry of western United States n12651062 Eurasian evergreen thorny shrubs bearing red or orange-red berries n12651229 any of various thorny shrubs of the genus Pyracantha bearing small white flowers followed by hard red or orange-red berries n12651465 fruit trees native to the Old World: pears n12651611 Old World tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties n12651821 tree bearing edible fruit n12652876 wood of various fruit trees (as apple or cherry or pear) used especially in cabinetwork n12653056 large genus of brambles bearing berries n12653218 any prickly shrub of the genus Rubus bearing edible aggregate fruits n12653436 stout-stemmed trailing shrub of New Zealand that scrambles over other growth n12653633 European trailing bramble with red berrylike fruits n12653762 bramble with sweet edible black or dark purple berries that usually do not separate from the receptacle n12654012 the true blackberry of Europe as well as any of numerous varieties having sweet edible black or dark purple berries n12654227 stiff shrubby blackberry of the eastern United States (Connecticut to Florida) n12654387 any of several trailing blackberry brambles especially of North America n12654659 American blackberry with oblong black fruit n12654857 cultivated hybrid bramble of California having large dark wine-red fruit with a flavor resembling raspberries n12655062 red-fruited bramble native from Oregon to Baja California n12655245 North American dewberry n12655351 of eastern North America n12655498 of southern North America n12655605 of eastern North America n12655726 creeping European bramble bearing dewberries n12655869 woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries n12656229 any of several raspberries bearing red fruit n12656369 the common European raspberry; fruit red or orange n12656528 red raspberry of North America n12656685 raspberry native to eastern North America having black thimble-shaped fruit n12656909 large erect red-flowered raspberry of western North America having large pinkish-orange berries n12657082 white-flowered raspberry of western North America and northern Mexico with thimble-shaped orange berries n12657294 creeping raspberry of north temperate regions with yellow or orange berries n12657509 shrubby raspberry of eastern North America having showy rose to purplish flowers and red or orange thimble-shaped fruit n12657755 raspberry of China and Japan having pale pink flowers grown for ornament and for the small red acid fruits n12657940 a genus of shrubs or trees of the family Rosaceae having feathery leaves n12658118 any of various trees of the genus Sorbus n12658308 Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits n12658481 decorative red berrylike fruit of a rowan tree n12658603 a variety of mountain ash n12658715 an ash of the western coast of North America n12658846 medium-sized European tree resembling the rowan but bearing edible fruit n12659064 European tree bearing edible small speckled brown fruit n12659203 a dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae n12659356 any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers n12659539 shrub having copious small white flowers in spring n12659730 an order of dicotyledonous plants of the subclass Asteridae; have opposite leaves and an inferior compound ovary n12660009 widely distributed family of mostly tropical trees and shrubs and herbs; includes coffee and chinchona and gardenia and madder and bedstraws and partridgeberry n12660601 any of numerous trees or shrubs or vines of the family Rubiaceae n12660796 type genus of the Rubiaceae; Old World herbs and subshrubs grown for their medicinal properties and for dye substances extracted from their roots n12661045 perennial East Indian creeping or climbing herb used for dye in the orient n12661227 Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin n12661420 woodruff n12661538 any plant of the genus Asperula n12661661 creeping European perennial having red or pinkish-white flowers and red roots sometimes used as a substitute for madder in dyeing n12661873 medium to large tropical American trees having shiny reddish-brown shredding bark n12662074 source of a tough elastic wood n12662223 shrubs of tropical and subtropical New World n12662379 evergreen climbing shrub of southern Florida and West Indies grown for its racemes of fragrant white to creamy flowers followed by globose white succulent berries n12662654 coffee trees n12662772 any of several small trees and shrubs native to the tropical Old World yielding coffee beans n12663023 shrubby tree of northeastern tropical Africa widely cultivated in tropical or near tropical regions for its seed which form most of the commercial coffee n12663254 small tree of West Africa n12663359 native to West Africa but grown in Java and elsewhere; resistant to coffee rust n12663554 large genus of trees of Andean region of South America having medicinal bark n12663804 any of several trees of the genus Cinchona n12664005 Colombian tree; source of Cartagena bark (a cinchona bark) n12664187 Peruvian shrub or small tree having large glossy leaves and cymes of fragrant yellow to green or red flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark n12664469 small tree of Ecuador and Peru having very large glossy leaves and large panicles of fragrant pink flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark n12664710 medicinal bark of cinchona trees; source of quinine and quinidine n12664897 annual or perennial herbs: bedstraw; cleavers n12665048 any of several plants of the genus Galium n12665271 Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula n12665659 North American stoloniferous perennial having white flowers; sometimes used as an ornamental n12665857 common yellow-flowered perennial bedstraw; North America and Europe and Asia n12666050 bedstraw with sweetish roots n12666159 annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia n12666369 Eurasian herb with ample panicles of small white flowers; naturalized in North America n12666602 large genus of attractive Old World tropical shrubs and small trees n12666768 any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers n12666965 evergreen shrub widely cultivated for its large fragrant waxlike white flowers and glossy leaves n12667179 tropical American evergreen trees or shrubs bearing yellow flowers and succulent edible fruit with a thick rind n12667406 any tree of the genus Genipa bearing yellow flowers and edible fruit with a thick rind n12667582 tree of the West Indies and northern South America bearing succulent edible orange-sized fruit n12667817 evergreen tropical American shrubs or small trees n12667964 any of several flowering tropical or subtropical shrubs of the genus Hamelia n12668131 handsome shrub with showy orange to scarlet or crimson flowers; Florida and West Indies to Mexico and Brazil n12668364 creeping evergreen herbs of North America n12668517 creeping woody plant of eastern North America with shiny evergreen leaves and scarlet berries n12668732 small genus of evergreen tropical shrubs or trees with smooth leathery leaves n12668917 large African forest tree yielding a strong hard yellow to golden brown lumber; sometimes placed in genus Sarcocephalus n12669157 small genus of shrubs or small trees of southeastern United States and northern South America n12669362 ornamental shrub or small tree of swampy areas in southwestern United States having large pink or white sepals and yielding Georgia bark for treating fever n12669641 tropical chiefly South American shrubs and trees n12669803 South African evergreen having hard tough wood n12670013 hard tough elastic wood of the lemonwood tree; used for making bows and fishing rods n12670172 genus of tropical African trees and shrubs n12670334 a stout spreading or semi-climbing tropical shrub with round brownish-red warty fruit; Africa n12670558 tropical African and Asiatic trees and shrubs having one-seeded fruit n12670758 small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit n12670962 shrubby tree of Madagascar occasionally cultivated for its edible apple-shaped fruit n12671157 shrubs and small trees and woody vines n12671529 chiefly east Asian shrubs n12671651 any of various deciduous or evergreen ornamental shrubs of the genus Abelia having opposite simple leaves and cymes of small white or pink or purplish flowers; Asia and Mexico n12671898 small genus of low deciduous shrubs: bush honeysuckles n12672083 spreading bush of northeastern United States having small clusters of fragrant green and yellow flowers n12672289 bush honeysuckle of southeastern United States having large crowded clusters of sulfur-yellow flowers n12672497 Chinese genus of 1 species: beauty bush n12672631 Chinese deciduous shrub with yellow-throated pinkish flowers and bristly fruit; often cultivated as an ornamental n12672843 small species of shrubs of western Himalayas to China n12673012 shrub honeysuckle with drooping spikes of purplish flowers n12673178 one species: twinflower n12673328 creeping evergreen subshrub of the northern parts of Europe and Asia with delicate fragrant tubular bell-shaped usually pink flowers borne in pairs n12673588 similar to the twinflower of northern Europe and Asia n12673755 woodbine n12674120 shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera n12674484 bushy honeysuckle with twining branches and white or yellow-white flowers; southern United States n12674685 erect deciduous North American shrub with yellow-white flowers n12674895 deciduous climbing shrub with fragrant yellow-white flowers in axillary whorls n12675100 twining deciduous shrub with clusters of purple-tinged yellow-green flowers; northeastern America n12675299 climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant yellow (later orange) flowers in terminal whorls; southeastern United States n12675515 twining deciduous shrub with hairy leaves and spikes of yellow-orange flowers; northeastern America n12675716 shrubby honeysuckle with purple flowers; western North America n12675876 an Asiatic trailing evergreen honeysuckle with half-evergreen leaves and fragrant white flowers turning yellow with age; has become a weed in some areas n12676134 a variety of Japanese honeysuckle that grows like a vine; established as an aggressive escape in southeastern United States n12676370 a grey deciduous honeysuckle shrub paired white flowers turning yellow; Japan n12676534 European twining honeysuckle with fragrant red and yellow-white flowers n12676703 evergreen North American honeysuckle vine having coral-red or orange flowers n12676940 a honeysuckle shrub of southern Russia to central Asia n12677120 cultivated Eurasian shrub with twin yellowish-white flowers and scarlet fruit n12677331 a variety of fly honeysuckle n12677427 deciduous shrubs of North America and Central America and China n12677612 deciduous shrub of western North America having spikes of pink flowers followed by round white berries n12677841 North American deciduous shrub cultivated for it abundant clusters of coral-red berrylike fruits n12678059 elder; elderberry n12678224 any of numerous shrubs or small trees of temperate and subtropical northern hemisphere having white flowers and berrylike fruit n12678548 common elder of central and eastern North America bearing purple-black berries; fruit used in wines and jellies n12678794 shrub or small tree of western United States having white flowers and blue berries; fruit used in wines and jellies n12679023 dwarf herbaceous elder of Europe having pink flowers and a nauseous odor n12679201 a common shrub with black fruit or a small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies n12679432 common North American shrub or small tree n12679593 Eurasian shrub n12679712 genus of Asiatic and North American herbs: feverroot n12679876 coarse weedy American perennial herb with large usually perfoliate leaves and purple or dull red flowers n12680125 deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees: arrow-wood; wayfaring tree n12680402 deciduous North American shrub or small tree having three-lobed leaves and red berries n12680652 vigorous deciduous European treelike shrub common along waysides; red berries turn black n12680864 deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub with clusters of white flowers and small bright red berries n12681141 deciduous shrub of eastern North America having blue-black berries and tough pliant wood formerly used to make arrows n12681376 closely related to southern arrow wood; grows in the eastern United States from Maine to Ohio and Georgia n12681579 upright deciduous shrub having frosted dark-blue fruit; east and east central North America n12681768 east Asian flowering shrubs n12681893 deciduous shrub widely cultivated for its white or pink or red flowers n12682054 chiefly southern European herbs with flowers usually in dense cymose heads n12682264 type genus of the Dipsacaceae: teasel n12682411 any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts n12682668 teasel with lilac flowers native to Old World but naturalized in North America; dried flower heads used to raise a nap on woolen cloth n12682882 similar to the common teasel and similarly used; widespread in Europe and North Africa and western Asia; naturalized in United States n12683096 European teasel with white to pink flowers; naturalized in United States n12683248 annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs; mainly Mediterranean n12683407 any of various plants of the genus Scabiosa n12683571 Old World annual having fragrant purple to deep crimson flower heads; naturalized in United States n12683791 perennial having bluish-lilac flowers; introduced in the eastern United States n12683950 distinguished from the family Geraniaceae by the irregular flowers n12684153 annual or perennial herbs with stems more or less succulent; cosmopolitan except for South America, Australia, and New Zealand n12684379 North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil n12684640 an order of plants of subclass Rosidae including geraniums and many other plants; see Euphorbiaceae; Geraniaceae; Rutaceae; Malpighiaceae; Simaroubaceae; Meliaceae; Zygophyllaceae; Tropaeolaceae n12685214 chiefly herbaceous plants n12685431 any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae n12685679 genus of mostly North American geraniums: cranesbills n12685831 any of numerous geraniums of the genus Geranium n12686077 common wild geranium of eastern North America with deeply parted leaves and rose-purple flowers n12686274 tall perennial cranesbill with paired violet-blue axillary flowers; native to northern parts of Old World and naturalized in North America n12686496 geranium of western North America having branched clusters of white or pale pink flowers n12686676 a sticky low herb with small reddish-purple flowers; widespread in the northern hemisphere n12686877 geranium of western North America having pinkish-purple flowers in open clusters n12687044 western geranium with small pink flowers; a common weed on lawns and in vacant lots n12687211 geraniums native chiefly to South Africa; widely cultivated n12687462 any of several southern African geraniums having fragrant three-lobed to five-lobed leaves and pink flowers n12687698 an upright geranium having scalloped leaves with a broad color zone inside the margin and white or pink or red flowers n12687957 a commonly cultivated trailing South American plant with peltate leaves and rosy flowers n12688187 geranium with round fragrant leaves and small white flowers n12688372 a common garden geranium with lemon-scented foliage n12688526 geraniums of Europe and South America and Australia especially mountainous regions n12688716 any of various plants of the genus Erodium n12688903 European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage n12689305 low annual European herb naturalized in America; similar to alfilaria n12689491 of prairies and desert areas of southwestern United States and Mexico n12689641 a family of plants of order Geraniales; have drupaceous fruit n12689808 a large genus of South American shrubs and small trees of the family Erythroxylaceae n12690046 a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine n12690240 a South American shrub whose leaves are a source of cocaine n12690388 resinous or aromatic chiefly tropical shrubs or trees n12690653 any of various tropical trees of the family Burseraceae yielding fragrant gums or resins that are burned as incense n12691028 fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense n12691189 type genus of Burseraceae; tropical and subtropical American shrubs and trees some yielding timber and gum elemi n12691428 small tree or shrub of the southwestern United States having a spicy odor and odd-pinnate leaves and small clusters of white flowers n12691661 tropical American tree yielding a reddish resin used in cements and varnishes n12691834 genus of trees of North Africa and India that yield incense n12692024 tree yielding an aromatic gum resin burned as incense n12692160 East Indian tree yielding a resin used medicinally and burned as incense n12692323 genus of East Indian and African trees yielding balsamic products n12692521 small evergreen tree of Africa and Asia; leaves have a strong aromatic odor when bruised n12692714 tree of eastern Africa and Asia yielding myrrh n12692875 aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume n12693033 genus of chiefly tropical American trees having fragrant wood and yielding gum elemi n12693244 tropical American tree n12693352 tropical American tree n12693457 fragrant wood of two incense trees of the genus Protium n12693590 dicot aquatic herbs n12693734 water starworts n12693865 any of several aquatic plants having a star-shaped rosette of floating leaves; America, Europe and Asia n12694048 tropical shrubs or trees n12694193 type genus of the Malpighiaceae n12694336 Cuban timber tree with hard wood very resistant to moisture n12694486 tropical American shrub bearing edible acid red fruit resembling cherries n12694707 tropical trees and shrubs including many important timber and ornamental trees n12695144 any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish n12695572 wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture n12695760 type genus of the Meliaceae: East Indian and Australian deciduous trees with leaves resembling those of the ash n12695975 tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree n12696322 genus of large important East Indian trees: neem trees n12696492 large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia n12696830 seed of neem trees; source of pesticides and fertilizer and medicinal products n12697021 tropical American trees n12697152 tropical American tree yielding fragrant wood used especially for boxes n12697360 deciduous trees of India and Sri Lanka n12697514 East Indian tree with valuable hard lustrous yellowish wood; n12697709 hard yellowish wood of a satinwood tree having a satiny luster; used for fine cabinetwork and tools n12697883 cedar mahogany trees n12698027 African tree having rather lightweight cedar-scented wood varying in color from pink to reddish brown n12698283 small genus of Australian timber trees n12698435 any of various timber trees of the genus Flindersia n12698598 tall Australian timber tree yielding tough hard wood used for staves etc n12698774 Australian timber tree whose bark yields a poison n12698905 African mahogany trees n12699031 African tree having hard heavy odorless wood n12699157 a dicotyledonous genus of the family Meliaceae n12699301 East Indian tree bearing an edible yellow berry n12699485 genus of African timber trees n12699618 tropical African timber tree with wood that resembles mahogany n12699778 tropical American mahogany trees n12699922 mahogany tree of West Indies n12700088 an important Central American mahogany tree n12700219 formerly included in genus Cedrela n12700357 Philippine timber tree having hard red fragrant wood n12700560 red hardwood of the Philippine mahogany tree used for cigar boxes and interior finish n12700711 fragrant wood much used for cigar boxes n12700831 genus of trees and shrubs of tropical Africa and Asia and Australia n12700996 any of numerous trees and shrubs grown for their beautiful glossy foliage and sweetly fragrant starry flowers n12701178 family created in 1950 solely for the classification of a distinctive African tree repeatedly classified in other families; trees long believed to exist only in Africa n12701491 a genus of dicotyledonous trees belonging to the family Lepidobotryaceae n12701666 African tree often classified in other families; similar to the Costa Rican caracolito in wood structure as well as in fruit and flowers and leaves and seeds n12701901 new (1993) genus of trees of Central America now recognized as similar to those of genus Lepidobotrys n12702124 large Costa Rican tree having light-colored wood suitable for cabinetry; similar to the African lepidobotrys in wood structure as well as in fruit and flowers and leaves and seeds; often classified in other families n12702443 a family of widely distributed herbs of the order Geraniales; have compound leaves and pentamerous flowers n12702706 type genus of the Oxalidaceae; large genus of plants having leaves that resemble clover and variously colored flowers usually clustered in umbels n12702948 any plant or flower of the genus Oxalis n12703190 Eurasian plant with heart-shaped trifoliate leaves and white purple-veined flowers n12703383 South African bulbous wood sorrel with showy yellow flowers n12703557 creeping much-branched mat-forming weed; cosmopolitan n12703716 short-stemmed South African plant with bluish flowers n12703856 perennial herb of eastern North America with palmately compound leaves and usually rose-purple flowers n12704041 South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers n12704191 trees native to East Indies having pinnate leaves: carambolas n12704343 East Indian tree bearing deeply ridged yellow-brown fruit n12704513 East Indian evergreen tree bearing very acid fruit n12704636 trees, shrubs, and herbs widely distributed throughout both hemispheres n12704844 type genus of the Polygalaceae: milkwort; senega; snakeroot n12705013 any of various plants of the genus Polygala n12705220 perennial bushy herb of central and southern United States having white flowers with green centers and often purple crest; similar to Seneca snakeroot n12705458 bog plant of pine barrens of southeastern United States having spikes of irregular yellow-orange flowers n12705698 common trailing perennial milkwort of eastern North America having leaves like wintergreen and usually rosy-purple flowers with winged sepals n12705978 eastern North American plant having a terminal cluster of small white flowers and medicinal roots n12706240 dried root of two plants of the genus Polygala containing an irritating saponin n12706410 small European perennial with numerous branches having racemes of blue, pink or white flowers; formerly reputed to promote human lactation n12706644 a family of dicotyledonous plants of order Geraniales; have flowers that are divide into four or five parts and usually have a strong scent n12707040 type genus of the Rutaceae; strong-scented Eurasian herbs n12707199 European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy n12707432 orange; lemon; lime; etc. n12707781 any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds n12708293 any citrus tree bearing oranges n12708520 fine-grained wood of an orange tree; used in fine woodwork n12708654 any of various common orange trees yielding sour or bitter fruit; used as grafting stock n12708941 small tree with pear-shaped fruit whose oil is used in perfumery; Italy n12709103 southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits n12709349 thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind n12709591 wood of a citron tree n12709688 citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp n12709901 shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia n12710295 a variety of mandarin orange n12710415 a variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa n12710577 a variety of mandarin orange n12710693 probably native to southern China; widely cultivated as source of table and juice oranges n12710917 large citrus tree having large sweet deep orange fruit that is easily peeled; widely cultivated in Florida n12711182 hybrid between grapefruit and mandarin orange; cultivated especially in Florida n12711398 hybrid between mandarin orange and lemon having very acid fruit with orange peel n12711596 a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit n12711817 lemon tree having fruit with a somewhat insipid sweetish pulp n12711984 any of various related trees bearing limes n12712149 a cross between Citrus sinensis and Poncirus trifoliata n12712320 more aromatic and acidic than oranges n12712488 a dicotyledonous genus of the family Rutaceae n12712626 Eurasian perennial herb with white flowers that emit flammable vapor in hot weather n12712820 small genus of shrubs native to south China producing small ovoid fruits resembling oranges: includes kumquats n12713063 any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella bearing small orange-colored edible fruits with thick sweet-flavored skin and sour pulp n12713358 shrub bearing round-fruited kumquats n12713521 shrub bearing oval-fruited kumquats n12713664 small genus of aromatic deciduous trees of east Asia often having thick corky bark n12713866 deciduous tree of China and Manchuria having a turpentine aroma and handsome compound leaves turning yellow in autumn and deeply fissured corky bark n12714114 one species: trifoliate orange n12714254 small fast-growing spiny deciduous Chinese orange tree bearing sweetly scented flowers and decorative but inedible fruit: used as a stock in grafting and for hedges n12714550 deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs: prickly ash n12714755 any of a number of trees or shrubs of the genus Zanthoxylum having spiny branches n12714949 small deciduous aromatic shrub (or tree) having spiny branches and yellowish flowers; eastern North America n12715195 densely spiny ornamental of southeastern United States and West Indies n12715408 West Indian tree with smooth lustrous and slightly oily wood n12715569 chiefly tropical trees and shrubs with bitter bark having dry usually one-seeded winged fruit n12715914 any of various trees or shrubs of the family Simaroubaceae having wood and bark with a bitter taste n12716166 type genus of Simaroubaceae; tropical American trees and shrubs having a pale soft wood and bitter bark n12716400 tree of the Amazon valley yielding a light brittle timber locally regarded as resistant to insect attack n12716594 medium to large tree of tropical North and South America having odd-pinnate leaves and long panicles of small pale yellow flowers followed by scarlet fruits n12716861 small genus of east Asian and Chinese trees with odd-pinnate leaves and long twisted samaras n12717072 any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus n12717224 deciduous rapidly growing tree of China with foliage like sumac and sweetish fetid flowers; widely planted in United States as a street tree because of its resistance to pollution n12717524 wild mango n12717644 African tree with edible yellow fruit resembling mangos; valued for its oil-rich seed and hardy green wood that resists termites n12717914 small genus of tropical South African trees and shrubs n12718074 small African deciduous tree with spreading crown having leaves clustered toward ends of branches and clusters of creamy flowers resembling lilacs n12718314 small genus of deciduous trees of tropical America and Asia n12718483 West Indian tree yielding the drug Jamaica quassia n12718685 similar to the extract from Quassia amara n12718807 tropical trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves and large scarlet flowers; bark is medicinal n12718995 handsome South American shrub or small tree having bright scarlet flowers and yielding a valuable fine-grained yellowish wood; yields the bitter drug quassia from its wood and bark n12719277 coextensive with the genus Tropaeolum n12719455 a tropical American genus of dicotyledonous climbing or diffuse pungent herbs constituting the family Tropaeolaceae n12719684 any tropical American plant of the genus Tropaeolum having pungent juice and long-spurred yellow to red flowers n12719944 strong-growing annual climber having large flowers of all shades of orange from orange-red to yellowish orange and seeds that are pickled and used like capers n12720200 annual with deep yellow flowers smaller than the common garden nasturtium n12720354 a climber having flowers that are the color of canaries n12720532 small trees, shrubs, and herbs of warm arid and saline regions; often resinous; some poisonous: genera Zygophyllum, Tribulus, Guaiacum, Larrea n12720893 usually tropical herbs or shrubs having ill-smelling foliage and flower buds that are used as capers: bean capers n12721122 perennial shrub of the eastern Mediterranean region and southwestern Asia having flowers whose buds are used as capers n12721357 palo santo n12721477 South American tree of dry interior regions of Argentina and Paraguay having resinous heartwood used for incense n12721705 heartwood of a palo santo; yields an aromatic oil used in perfumes n12721864 small genus of evergreen resinous trees or shrubs of warm and tropical America n12722071 small evergreen tree of Caribbean and southern Central America to northern South America; a source of lignum vitae wood, hardest of commercial timbers, and a medicinal resin n12722382 hard greenish-brown wood of the lignum vitae tree and other trees of the genus Guaiacum n12722567 small evergreen tree of the southern United States and West Indies a source of lignum vitae wood n12722768 medicinal resin from the lignum vitae tree n12722884 xerophytic evergreen shrubs; South America to southwestern United States n12723062 desert shrub of southwestern United States and New Mexico having persistent resinous aromatic foliage and small yellow flowers n12723330 acidulous gum resin of the creosote bush n12723446 annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs of warm regions n12723610 tropical annual procumbent poisonous subshrub having fruit that splits into five spiny nutlets; serious pasture weed n12723835 coextensive with the family Salicaceae n12723985 two genera of trees or shrubs having hairy catkins: Salix; Populus n12724201 a large and widespread genus varying in size from small shrubs to large trees: willows n12724942 any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix n12725521 any of various willows having pliable twigs used in basketry and furniture n12725738 large willow tree of Eurasia and North Africa having greyish canescent leaves and grey bark n12725940 North American willow with greyish silky pubescent leaves that usually blacken in drying n12726159 European willow having greyish leaves and yellow-orange twigs used in basketry n12726357 Eurasian willow tree having greyish leaves and ascending branches n12726528 low creeping shrub of Arctic Europe and America n12726670 willow with long drooping branches and slender leaves native to China; widely cultivated as an ornamental n12726902 hybrid willow usually not strongly weeping in habit n12727101 small willow of eastern North America having greyish leaves and silky catkins that come before the leaves n12727301 any of several Old World shrubby broad-leaved willows having large catkins; some are important sources for tanbark and charcoal n12727518 much-branched Old World willow having large catkins and relatively large broad leaves n12727729 willow of the western United States with leaves like those of peach or almond trees n12727960 Old World willow with light green leaves cultivated for use in basketry n12728164 North American shrub with whitish canescent leaves n12728322 large willow tree with stiff branches that are easily broken n12728508 slender shrubby willow of dry areas of North America n12728656 widely distributed boreal shrubby willow with partially underground creeping stems and bright green glossy leaves n12728864 Eurasian shrubby willow with whitish tomentose twigs n12729023 shrubby willow of the western United States n12729164 common North American shrub with shiny lanceolate leaves n12729315 North American shrubby willow having dark bark and linear leaves growing close to streams and lakes n12729521 European willow tree with shining leathery leaves; widely naturalized in the eastern United States n12729729 Eurasian osier having reddish or purple twigs and bark rich in tannin n12729950 small shrubby tree of eastern North America having leaves exuding an odor of balsam when crushed n12730143 small trailing bush of Europe and Asia having straggling branches with silky green leaves of which several varieties are cultivated n12730370 small shrubby tree of western North America (Alaska to Oregon) n12730544 willow shrub of dry places in the eastern United States having long narrow leaves canescent beneath n12730776 dwarf prostrate mat-forming shrub of Arctic and alpine regions of North America and Greenland having deep green elliptic leaves that taper toward the base n12731029 willow with long flexible twigs used in basketry n12731202 a genus of trees of the family Salicaceae that is found in the northern hemisphere; poplars n12731401 any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins n12731714 soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar n12731835 poplar of northeastern North America with broad heart-shaped leaves n12732009 a poplar that is widely cultivated in the United States; has white bark and leaves with whitish undersurfaces n12732252 large rapidly growing poplar with faintly lobed dentate leaves grey on the lower surface; native to Europe but introduced and naturalized elsewhere n12732491 large European poplar n12732605 distinguished by its columnar fastigiate shape and erect branches n12732756 any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed n12732966 a common poplar of eastern and central United States; cultivated in United States for its rapid growth and luxuriant foliage and in Europe for timber n12733218 cottonwood of western North America with dark green leaves shining above and rusty or silvery beneath n12733428 North American poplar with large rounded scalloped leaves and brownish bark and wood n12733647 any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind n12733870 Old World aspen with a broad much-branched crown; northwestern Europe and Siberia to North Africa n12734070 slender aspen native to North America n12734215 aspen with a narrow crown; eastern North America n12734446 order of plants distinguished by having a one-celled inferior ovary; many are parasitic or partly parasitic usually on roots n12734722 chiefly tropical herbs or shrubs or trees bearing nuts or one-seeded fruit n12735009 parasitic trees of Indonesia and Malaysia n12735160 parasitic tree of Indonesia and Malaysia having fragrant close-grained yellowish heartwood with insect repelling properties and used, e.g., for making chests n12735452 close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork n12735666 small genus of Asiatic and American parasitic shrubs n12735817 parasitic shrub of the eastern United States having opposite leaves and insignificant greenish flowers followed by oily dull green olivelike fruits n12736064 small genus of chiefly North American parasitic plants n12736228 woody creeping parasite of western North America having numerous thick powdery leaves and panicles of small dull-white flowers n12736455 quandong trees n12736603 Australian tree with edible flesh and edible nutlike seed n12736840 small genus of chiefly Asiatic parasitic shrubs n12736999 shrub of southeastern United States parasitic on roots of hemlocks having sparse spikes of greenish flowers and pulpy drupes n12737251 oily drupaceous fruit of rabbitwood n12737383 in some classification includes Viscaceae: parasitic or hemiparasitic shrublets or shrubs or small trees of tropical and temperate regions; attach to hosts by haustoria n12737745 type genus of the Loranthaceae: 1 species n12737898 shrub of central and southeastern Europe; partially parasitic on beeches, chestnuts and oaks n12738087 genus of chiefly American plants parasitic on conifers n12738259 small herb with scalelike leaves on reddish-brown stems and berrylike fruits; parasitic on spruce and larch trees n12738480 one species n12738599 a terrestrial evergreen shrub or small tree of western Australia having brilliant yellow-orange flowers; parasitic on roots of grasses n12738859 in some classifications considered a subfamily of Loranthaceae n12739072 type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods n12739332 Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas n12739595 any of various American parasitic plants similar to Old World mistletoe: false mistletoe n12739801 American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe n12739966 the traditional mistletoe of Christmas in America: grows on deciduous trees and can severely weaken the host plant n12740196 an order of dicotyledonous plants n12740514 chiefly tropical New and Old World deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs bearing leathery drupes with yellow translucent flesh; most plants produce toxic saponins n12740967 a small Hawaiian tree with hard dark wood n12741079 a genus of tropical shrub or tree n12741222 a tree of the genus Sapindus whose fruit is rich in saponin n12741409 type genus of the Sapindaceae n12741586 deciduous tree of southwestern United States having pulpy fruit containing saponin n12741792 evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by Native Americans n12742041 small genus of western African evergreen trees and shrubs bearing fleshy capsular three-seeded fruits edible when neither unripe nor overripe n12742290 widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh n12742546 tendril-climbing herbs or shrubs whose seeds have a white heart-shaped spot n12742741 tendril-climbing vine n12742878 herbaceous vine of tropical America and Africa n12743009 woody perennial climbing plant with large ornamental seed pods that resemble balloons; tropical India and Africa and America n12743232 longan n12743352 tree of southeastern Asia to Australia grown primarily for its sweet edible fruit resembling litchi nuts; sometimes placed in genera Euphorbia or Nephelium n12743680 genus of tropical Asiatic and African trees n12743823 any of various tree of the genus Harpullia n12743976 fast-growing tree of India and East Indies yielding a wood used especially for building n12744142 Australian tree yielding a variegated tulipwood n12744277 Chinese trees n12744387 Chinese tree cultivated especially in Philippines and India for its edible fruit; sometimes placed in genus Nephelium n12744656 tropical American trees and shrubs bearing berries n12744850 tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp n12745160 a genus of dicotyledonous trees of the family Sapindaceae that are native to Asia and Australia n12745386 Malayan tree bearing spiny red fruit n12745564 East Indian fruit tree bearing fruit similar to but sweeter than that of the rambutan n12745788 widely distributed evergreen shrubs and trees n12745976 type genus of the Buxaceae n12746106 evergreen shrubs or small trees n12746253 large slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree with multiple stems; extensively used for hedges or borders and topiary figures n12746474 very hard tough close-grained light yellow wood of the box (particularly the common box); used in delicate woodwork: musical instruments and inlays and engraving blocks n12746733 evergreen perennial procumbent subshrubs or herbs n12746884 any plant of the genus Pachysandra; low-growing evergreen herbs or subshrubs having dentate leaves and used as ground cover n12747120 low semi-evergreen perennial herb having small spikes of white or pinkish flowers; native to southern United States but grown elsewhere n12747371 slow-growing Japanese evergreen subshrub having terminal spikes of white flowers; grown as a ground cover n12747563 trees and shrubs and woody vines usually having bright-colored fruits n12747831 any small tree or twining shrub of the genus Celastrus n12747961 genus of woody vines and erect shrubs (type genus of the Celastraceae) that is native chiefly to Asia and Australia: includes bittersweet n12748248 twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds n12748534 ornamental Asiatic vine with showy orange-yellow fruit with a scarlet aril; naturalized in North America n12748815 widely distributed chiefly evergreen shrubs or small trees or vines n12749049 any shrubby trees or woody vines of the genus Euonymus having showy usually reddish berries n12749289 small erect deciduous shrub having tough white wood and cathartic bark and fruit n12749456 bushy deciduous shrub with branches having thin wide corky longitudinal wings; brilliant red in autumn; northeastern Asia to central China n12749679 deciduous shrub having purple capsules enclosing scarlet seeds n12749852 upright deciduous plant with crimson pods and seeds; the eastern United States from New York to Florida and Texas n12750076 broad and bushy Asiatic twining shrub with pinkish fruit; many subspecies or varieties n12750306 shrubs and trees with leathery leaves and small white flowers in racemes: genera Cyrilla and Cliftonia n12750577 one species: trees and shrubs having flowers with acute or twisted petals and wingless fruit n12750767 shrub or small tree of southeastern United States to West Indies and Brazil; grown for the slender racemes of white flowers and orange and crimson foliage n12751043 one species: titi n12751172 tree of low-lying coastal areas of southeastern United States having glossy leaves and racemes of fragrant white flowers n12751402 heathlike shrubs n12751554 crowberries n12751675 a low evergreen shrub with small purple flowers and black berrylike fruit n12751823 a family of trees and shrubs of order Sapindales including the maples n12752039 type genus of the Aceraceae; trees or shrubs having winged fruit n12752205 any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone n12752666 wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring n12752892 maple wood having a wavy grain with eyelike markings n12753007 a common North American maple tree; five-lobed leaves are light green above and silvery white beneath; source of hard close-grained but brittle light-brown wood n12753245 maple of eastern and central North America having three-lobed to five-lobed leaves and hard close-grained wood much used for cabinet work especially the curly-grained form; sap is chief source of maple syrup and maple sugar; many subspecies n12753573 maple of eastern and central America; five-lobed leaves turn scarlet and yellow in autumn n12753762 maple of eastern North America with striped bark and large two-lobed leaves clear yellow in autumn n12754003 maple of western North America having large 5-lobed leaves orange in autumn n12754174 small maple of northwestern North America n12754311 small shrubby maple of eastern North America; scarlet in autumn n12754468 small maple of northwestern North America having prostrate stems that root freely and form dense thickets n12754648 shrubby Eurasian maple often used as a hedge n12754781 a large Eurasian maple tree naturalized in North America; five-lobed leaves yellow in autumn; cultivated in many varieties n12754981 Eurasian maple tree with pale grey bark that peels in flakes like that of a sycamore tree; leaves with five ovate lobes yellow in autumn n12755225 common shade tree of eastern and central United States n12755387 maple of the Pacific coast of the United States; fruits are white when mature n12755559 small shrubby Japanese plant with leaves having 5 to 7 acuminate lobes; yellow in autumn n12755727 leaves deeply incised and bright red in autumn; Japan n12755876 ornamental shrub or small tree of Japan and Korea with deeply incised leaves; cultivated in many varieties n12756059 small genus of large deciduous shrubs having large clusters of winged seeds that turn red as they mature; central and southern China n12756286 widely distributed shrubs and trees n12756457 any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges n12756862 a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies) n12757115 dense rounded evergreen shrub of China having spiny leaves; widely cultivated as an ornamental n12757303 deciduous shrub of southeastern and central United States n12757458 evergreen holly of eastern North America with oblong leathery leaves and small black berries n12757668 South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea n12757816 an evergreen tree n12757930 an evergreen shrub n12758014 an evergreen shrub n12758099 an evergreen shrub n12758176 a holly tree n12758250 a holly shrub n12758325 a holly tree n12758399 a holly shrub n12758471 a holly shrub n12758555 a holly shrub n12758639 the cashew family; trees and shrubs and vines having resinous (sometimes poisonous) juice; includes cashew and mango and pistachio and poison ivy and sumac n12759120 type genus of the Anacardiaceae: cashew n12759273 tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted n12759496 a genus of dicotyledonous plants of the family Anacardiaceae n12759668 tall tropical American timber tree especially abundant in eastern Brazil; yields hard strong durable zebrawood with straight grain and dark strips on a pinkish to yellowish ground; widely used for veneer and furniture and heavy construction n12760013 smoke trees n12760132 any of several shrubs or shrubby trees of the genus Cotinus n12760316 shrubby tree of southern United States having large plumes of feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke n12760539 Old World shrub having large plumes of yellowish feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke n12760722 one species; often included in the genus Rhus n12760875 small aromatic evergreen shrub of California having paniculate leaves and whitish berries; in some classifications included in genus Rhus n12761123 tropical tree native to Asia bearing fleshy fruit n12761284 large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit n12761471 a dicotyledonous genus of trees of the family Anacardiaceae having drupaceous fruit n12761702 small tree of southern Europe and Asia Minor bearing small hard-shelled nuts n12761905 a Mediterranean tree yielding Chian turpentine n12762049 an evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean region that is cultivated for its resin n12762245 one species; an Australian evergreen sumac n12762405 evergreen of Australia yielding a dark yellow wood n12762583 deciduous or evergreen shrubs and shrubby trees of temperate and subtropical North America, South Africa, eastern Asia and northeastern Australia; usually limited to nonpoisonous sumacs (see genus Toxicodendron) n12762896 a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus) n12763205 wood of a sumac n12763291 sweet-scented sumac of eastern America having ternate leaves and yellowish-green flowers in spikes resembling catkins followed by red hairy fruits n12763529 common nonpoisonous shrub of eastern North America with waxy compound leaves and green paniculate flowers followed by red berries n12763762 common nonpoisonous shrub of eastern North America with compound leaves and green paniculate flowers followed by red berries n12764008 evergreen shrub of southeastern United States with spikes of reddish yellow flowers and glandular hairy fruits n12764202 deciduous shrubby tree or eastern North America with compound leaves that turn brilliant red in fall and dense panicles of greenish yellow flowers followed by crimson acidic berries n12764507 deciduous shrub of California with unpleasantly scented usually trifoliate leaves and edible fruit n12764703 genus of evergreen shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America and Canary Islands and China n12764978 small resinous tree or shrub of Brazil n12765115 small Peruvian evergreen with broad rounded head and slender pendant branches with attractive clusters of greenish flowers followed by clusters of rose-pink fruits n12765402 small Brazilian evergreen resinous tree or shrub having dark green leaflets and white flowers followed by bright red fruit; used as a street tree and lawn specimen n12765679 tropical trees having one-seeded fruit n12765846 tropical American tree having edible yellow fruit n12766043 common tropical American shrub or small tree with purplish fruit n12766241 in some classifications: comprising those members of the genus Rhus having foliage that is poisonous to the touch; of North America and northern South America n12766595 smooth American swamp shrub with pinnate leaves and greenish flowers followed by greenish white berries; yields an irritating oil n12766869 climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact n12767208 poisonous shrub of the Pacific coast of North America that causes a rash on contact n12767423 poisonous shrub of southeastern United States causing a rash on contact n12767648 small Asiatic tree yielding a toxic exudate from which lacquer is obtained n12767951 trees having showy flowers and inedible nutlike seeds in a leathery capsule n12768177 deciduous trees or some shrubs of North America; southeastern Europe; eastern Asia n12768369 tree having palmate leaves and large clusters of white to red flowers followed by brown shiny inedible seeds n12768682 the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut n12768809 a tall and often cultivated buckeye of the central United States n12768933 a buckeye with scaly grey bark that is found in the central United States n12769065 a spreading shrub with pink flowers; found in southeastern United States n12769219 a shrub buckeye of southern United States n12769318 a buckeye marked by different colors or tints n12769430 a family of dicotyledonous plants of order Sapindales found mostly in the north temperate zone n12769663 a genus of small trees or shrubs of the family Staphylaceae n12769815 trees or shrubs of the families Ebenaceae or Sapotaceae or Styracaceae or Symplocaceae n12770068 fruit and timber trees of tropical and warm regions including ebony and persimmon n12770277 a genus of trees or shrubs that have beautiful and valuable wood n12770529 tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork n12770736 hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys n12770892 large Asiatic tree having hard marbled zebrawood n12771085 hard marbled wood n12771192 any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros n12771390 small deciduous Asiatic tree bearing large red or orange edible astringent fruit n12771597 medium-sized tree of dry woodlands in the southern and eastern United States bearing yellow or orange very astringent fruit that is edible when fully ripe n12771890 an Asiatic persimmon tree cultivated for its small yellow or purplish-black edible fruit much valued by Afghan tribes n12772081 tropical trees or shrubs with milky juice and often edible fleshy fruit n12772419 tropical trees having papery leaves and large fruit n12772557 deciduous or evergreen American shrubs small trees having very hard wood and milky latex n12772753 any shrub or small tree of the genus Bumelia n12772908 shrubby thorny deciduous tree of southeastern United States with white flowers and small black drupaceous fruit n12773142 deciduous tree of southeastern United States and Mexico n12773334 a genus of tropical American trees of the family Sapotaceae n12773488 tropical American evergreen trees or shrubs n12773651 evergreen tree of West Indies and Central America having edible purple fruit star-shaped in cross section and dark green leaves with golden silky undersides n12773917 tropical American timber tree with dark hard heavy wood and small plumlike purple fruit n12774127 genus of large evergreen trees with milky latex; pantropical n12774299 a tropical hardwood tree yielding balata gum and heavy red timber n12774496 when dried yields a hard substance used e.g. in golf balls n12774641 large tropical American evergreen yielding chicle gum and edible fruit; sometimes placed in genus Achras n12774891 large genus of Malaysian trees with milky juice and leathery leaves n12775070 one of several East Indian trees yielding gutta-percha n12775225 genus of medium to large Malaysian trees yielding gutta-percha n12775393 one of several East Indian trees yielding gutta-percha n12775530 tropical American timber tree with edible fruit (canistel) n12775717 tropical tree of Florida and West Indies yielding edible fruit n12775919 tropical American tree having wood like mahogany and sweet edible egg-shaped fruit; in some classifications placed in the genus Calocarpum n12776212 a dicotyledonous family of order Ebenales n12776391 type and sole genus of Symplocaceae including sweetleaf n12776558 small yellowwood tree of southern United States having small fragrant white flowers; leaves and bark yield a yellow dye n12776774 deciduous shrub of eastern Asia bearing decorative bright blue fruit n12776946 a widely distributed family of shrubs and trees of order Ebenales n12777179 a vanilla-scented resin from various trees of the genus Styrax n12777294 deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees n12777436 any shrub or small tree of the genus Styrax having fragrant bell-shaped flowers that hang below the dark green foliage n12777680 small tree native to Japan n12777778 shrubby tree of China and Japan n12777892 styrax of southwestern United States; a threatened species n12778045 deciduous small trees or shrubs of China and eastern North America n12778219 any of various deciduous trees of the genus Halesia having white bell-shaped flowers n12778398 medium-sized tree of West Virginia to Florida and Texas n12778605 plants adapted to attract and capture and digest primarily insects but also other small animals n12778926 plants that are variously modified to serve as insect traps: families Sarraceniaceae; Nepenthaceae; Droseraceae n12779233 insectivorous plants n12779437 pitcher plants n12779603 any of several insectivorous herbs of the order Sarraceniales n12779851 perennial bog herb having dark red flowers and decumbent broadly winged pitchers forming a rosette; of northeastern North America and naturalized in Europe especially Ireland n12780168 (botany) a leaf that that is modified in such a way as to resemble a pitcher or ewer n12780325 yellow-flowered pitcher plant of southeastern United States having trumpet-shaped leaves with the orifice covered with an arched hood n12780563 pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids n12780852 one species: California pitcher plant n12781007 marsh or bog herb having solitary pendulous yellow-green flowers and somewhat twisted pitchers with broad wings below n12781241 genus of pitcher plants of the Guiana Highlands in South America n12781421 any of several herbs of Guiana highlands having racemes of nodding white or pink flowers; trap and digest insects in pitcher-shaped leaves with spoon-shaped caps n12781659 coextensive with the genus Nepenthes n12781814 pitcher plants n12781940 any of several tropical carnivorous shrubs or woody herbs of the genus Nepenthes n12782108 a family of carnivorous herbs and shrubs n12782338 the type genus of Droseraceae including many low bog-inhabiting insectivorous plants n12782530 any of various bog plants of the genus Drosera having leaves covered with sticky hairs that trap and digest insects; cosmopolitan in distribution n12782774 a genus of the family Droseraceae n12782915 carnivorous plant of coastal plains of the Carolinas having sensitive hinged marginally bristled leaf blades that close and entrap insects n12783173 one species: waterwheel plant n12783316 floating aquatic carnivorous perennial of central and southern Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia having whorls of 6 to 9 leaves ending in hinged lobes for capturing e.g. water fleas n12783601 one species n12783730 perennial of dry habitats whose leaves have glandular hairs that secrete adhesive and digestive fluid for capture and digestion of insects; Portugal, southern Spain and Morocco n12783996 in some classifications included in the family Droseraceae n12784173 insectivorous undershrubs of South Africa; in some classifications placed in the family Droseraceae n12784371 either of 2 species of the genus Roridula; South African viscid perennial low-growing woody shrubs n12784543 a family of plants of order Rosales; coextensive with the genus Cephalotus n12784738 one species: Australian pitcher plant n12784889 a carnivorous perennial herb having a green pitcher and hinged lid both with red edges; western Australia n12785110 succulent shrubs and herbs n12785312 type genus of Crassulaceae; herbs and small shrubs having woody stems and succulent aerial parts n12785499 large genus of rock plants having thick fleshy leaves n12785724 any of various plants of the genus Sedum n12785889 any of various northern temperate plants of the genus Sedum having fleshy leaves and red or yellow or white flowers n12786097 mossy European creeping sedum with yellow flowers; widely introduced as a ground cover n12786273 Eurasian mountain plant with fleshy pink-tipped leaves and a cluster of yellow flowers n12786464 perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers n12786684 a genus of plants of the family Crassulaceae n12786836 perennial subshrub of Tenerife having leaves in rosettes resembling pinwheels n12787007 trees or shrubs or climbers; mostly southern hemisphere n12787196 a dicotyledonous genus of the family Cunoniaceae n12787364 Australian tree or shrub with red flowers; often used in Christmas decoration n12787565 sometimes included in the family Saxifragaceae n12787846 type genus of Hydrangeaceae; large genus of shrubs and some trees and vines with white or pink or blue flower clusters; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae n12788201 any of various deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the genus Hydrangea n12788487 deciduous climber with aerial roots having white to creamy flowers in fairly flat heads n12788678 deciduous shrub with creamy white flower clusters; eastern United States n12788854 deciduous shrub bearing roundheaded flower clusters opening green and aging to pink or blue n12789054 deciduous shrub or small tree with pyramidal flower clusters n12789226 deciduous climber with aerial roots having large flat flower heads n12789399 one species; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae n12789554 California evergreen shrub having glossy opposite leaves and terminal clusters of a few fragrant white flowers n12789767 small genus of woody climbers with adhesive aerial roots; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae n12789977 woody climber of southeastern United States having white flowers in compound terminal clusters n12790185 genus of ornamental mostly deciduous shrubs native to Asia and Central America; widespread in cultivation; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae n12790430 any of various shrubs of the genus Deutzia having usually toothed opposite leaves and shredding bark and white or pink flowers in loose terminal clusters n12790656 one genus; usually included in family Hydrangeaceae n12790835 mock orange: type and sole genus of the subfamily Philadelphaceae; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae n12791064 any of various chiefly deciduous ornamental shrubs of the genus Philadelphus having white sweet-scented flowers, single or in clusters; widely grown in temperate regions n12791329 large hardy shrub with showy and strongly fragrant creamy-white flowers in short terminal racemes n12791539 small genus of deciduous climbing and creeping shrubs with white flowers in flat clusters; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae n12791790 climbing shrub with adhesive aerial roots having opposite leaves and small white flowers in terminal cymes; Himalayas to Taiwan and Japan n12792041 a large and diverse family of evergreen or deciduous herbs; widely distributed in northern temperate and cold regions; sometimes includes genera of the family Hydrangeaceae n12792638 type genus of the Saxifragaceae; large genus of usually perennial herbs of Arctic and cool regions of northern hemisphere: saxifrage n12793015 any of various plants of the genus Saxifraga n12793284 tufted evergreen perennial having ciliate leaves and yellow corymbose flowers often spotted orange n12793494 rosette-forming perennial having compact panicles of white flowers; Europe n12793695 tufted or mat-forming perennial of mountains of Europe; cultivated for its white flowers n12793886 saxifrage having loose clusters of white flowers on hairy stems growing from a cluster of basal leaves; moist slopes of western North America n12794135 plants forming dense cushions with bright reddish-lavender flowers; rocky areas of Europe and Asia and western North America n12794367 small often mat-forming alpine plant having small starlike white flowers; Europe n12794568 eastern Asiatic saxifrage with racemes of small red-and-white flowers; spreads by numerous creeping stolons n12794853 chiefly Asiatic perennials: spirea n12794985 any plant of the genus Astilbe having compound leaves and showy panicles of tiny colorful flowers n12795209 North American astilbe with panicles of creamy white flowers n12795352 mat-forming evergreen Asiatic plant with finely cut leaves and small pink to burgundy flowers; grown as ground cover n12795555 a Japanese shrub that resembles members of the genus Spiraea; widely cultivated in many varieties for its dense panicles of flowers in many colors; often forced by florists for Easter blooming n12795829 genus of perennial spring-blooming rhizomatous herbs with thick evergreen leaves; eastern Asia n12796022 any plant of the genus Bergenia; valued as an evergreen ground cover and for the spring blossoms n12796192 genus of perennial rhizomatous herbs with flowers in panicles; North America; Japan n12796385 plant with leaves mostly at the base and openly branched clusters of small white flowers; western North America n12796617 genus of widely distributed semiaquatic herbs with minute greenish-yellow apetalous flowers n12796849 any of various low aquatic herbs of the genus Chrysosplenium n12797025 aquatic herb with yellowish flowers; central and western United States n12797213 one species n12797368 rhizomatous perennial herb with large dramatic peltate leaves and white to bright pink flowers in round heads on leafless stems; colonizes stream banks in the Sierra Nevada in California n12797693 perennial evergreen herbs with white or pink flowers; Chile n12797860 Chilean evergreen shrub having delicate spikes of small white flowers n12798041 genus of North American herbs with basal cordate or orbicular leaves and small panicled flowers n12798284 any of several herbs of the genus Heuchera n12798466 plant with basal leaves mottled with white and flowers in lax panicles on erect stems n12798632 plant with leathery heart-shaped leaf blades clustered at base of long stalks with greenish-white flowers clustered along the upper part; western North America n12798910 perennial plant of the western United States having bright red flowers in feathery spikes; used as an ornamental n12799119 one species: leatherleaf saxifrage n12799269 plant with basal leathery elliptic leaves and erect leafless flower stalks each bearing a dense roundish cluster of tiny white flowers; moist places of northwestern North America to Oregon and Idaho n12799580 small genus of perennial herbs of the western North America n12799776 California perennial herb cultivated for its racemose white flowers with widely spreading petals; sometimes placed in genus Tellima n12800049 plant with mostly basal leaves and slender open racemes of white or pale pink flowers; prairies and open forest of northwestern United States to British Columbia and Alberta n12800327 genus of low slender herbs of North America and northeastern Asia having flowers with trifid or pinnatifid petals n12800586 any of various rhizomatous perennial herbs of the genus Mitella having a capsule resembling a bishop's miter n12800832 miterwort of northeastern North America usually with two opposite leaves on erect flowering stems that terminate in erect racemes of white flowers n12801072 small plant with leaves in a basal cluster and tiny greenish flowers in slender racemes; northwestern North America to California and Colorado n12801323 genus of bog herbs of Arctic and northern temperate regions n12801520 any of various usually evergreen bog plants of the genus Parnassia having broad smooth basal leaves and a single pale flower resembling a buttercup n12801781 plant having ovate leaves in a basal rosette and white starlike flowers netted with green n12801966 bog plant with broadly heart-shaped basal leaves and cream-colored or white saucer-shaped flowers with fringed petals; west of Rocky Mountains from Alaska to New Mexico n12802248 small genus of rhizomatous herbs of northwestern America and South America n12802442 any of several American plants of the genus Suksdorfia having orbicular to kidney-shaped somewhat succulent leaves and white or rose or violet flowers in terminal panicles n12802707 slender delicate plant with wide roundish deeply lobed leaves and deep pink to violet funnel-shaped flowers; British Columbia to northern Oregon and west to Idaho and Montana n12802987 genus of hardy perennials with palmately lobed leaves and long racemes of small nodding five-petaled flowers; western North America n12803226 plant growing in clumps with mostly basal leaves and cream-colored or pale pink fringed flowers in several long racemes; Alaska to coastal central California and east to Idaho n12803517 small genus of North American herbs having mostly basal leaves and slender racemes of delicate white flowers n12803754 stoloniferous white-flowered spring-blooming woodland plant n12803958 plant with tiny white flowers hanging in loose clusters on leafy stems; moist woods from Alaska to central California and east to Montana n12804216 one species: pickaback plant n12804352 vigorous perennial herb with flowers in erect racemes and having young plants develop at the junction of a leaf blade and the leafstalk n12804621 in some classifications considered a part of the family Saxifragaceae: plants whose fruit is a berry n12804866 a flowering shrub bearing currants or gooseberries; native to northern hemisphere n12805146 any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants n12805373 cultivated European current bearing small edible red berries n12805561 widely cultivated current bearing edible black aromatic berries n12805762 garden currant bearing small white berries n12805899 a flowering shrub n12806015 spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries n12806270 coextensive with the genus Platanus: plane trees n12806455 genus of large monoecious mostly deciduous trees: London plane; sycamore n12806732 any of several trees of the genus Platanus having thin pale bark that scales off in small plates and lobed leaves and ball-shaped heads of fruits n12807082 variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree n12807251 very large fast-growing tree much planted as a street tree n12807409 very large spreading plane tree of eastern and central North America to Mexico n12807624 large tree of southeastern Europe to Asia Minor n12807773 tall tree of Baja California having deciduous bark and large alternate palmately lobed leaves and ball-shaped clusters of flowers n12808007 medium-sized tree of Arizona and adjacent regions having deeply lobed leaves and collective fruits in groups of 3 to 5 n12808227 Polemoniaceae; Solanaceae; Boraginaceae; Labiatae; Lentibulariaceae; Pedaliaceae; in some classifications includes the order Scrophulariales n12808751 used in some classification systems; often included in the order Polemoniales n12808933 a widely distributed family of chiefly herbaceous plants of the order Polemoniales; often have showy flowers n12809233 type genus of the Polemoniaceae n12809365 any plant of the genus Polemonium; most are low-growing often foul-smelling plants of temperate to Arctic regions n12809626 pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers n12809868 erect or spreading perennial of the eastern United States n12810007 perennial erect herb with white flowers; circumboreal n12810151 tall herb of the Rocky Mountains having sticky leaves and an offensive smell n12810318 herbaceous to shrubby evergreen or deciduous annuals or perennials, diffuse (spreading) or caespitose (tufted or matted); from Alaska and western Canada to Mexico n12810595 any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers n12810847 low mat-forming herb of rocky places in United States n12811027 low tufted perennial phlox with needlelike evergreen leaves and pink or white flowers; native to United States and widely cultivated as a ground cover n12811294 a genus of herbs of the family Polemoniaceae; found in western United States n12811501 low wiry-stemmed branching herb or southern California having fringed pink flowers n12811713 small California annual with white flowers n12811856 widely distributed herbs and shrubs and trees; sometimes placed in the order Scrophulariales n12812121 bear's breeches n12812235 any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated n12812478 widely cultivated southern European acanthus with whitish purple-veined flowers n12812665 caricature plant n12812801 tropical Old World shrub having purple or red tubular flowers and leaf markings resembling the profile of a human face n12813024 a genus of herbs or vines of the family Acanthaceae n12813189 tropical African climbing plant having yellow flowers with a dark purple center n12813393 trees or shrubs or woody vines or herbs having fruit resembling gourds or capsules; sometimes placed in the order Scrophulariales n12813753 any woody plant of the family Bignoniaceae n12813870 one species: cross vine n12814003 woody flowering vine of southern United States; stems show a cross in transverse section n12814235 a North American woody vine having pinnate leaves and large red trumpet-shaped flowers n12814417 a dicotyledonous genus of plants belonging to the family Bignoniaceae; has large flowers (white or mottled) and long terete pods n12814643 tree of the genus Catalpa with large leaves and white flowers followed by long slender pods n12814857 catalpa tree of southern United States n12814960 catalpa tree of central United States n12815060 one species: desert willow n12815198 evergreen shrubby tree resembling a willow of dry regions of southwestern North America having showy purplish flowers and long seed pods n12815434 a genus of tropical American trees of the family Bignoniaceae; has a short trunk and crooked limbs and drooping branches n12815668 tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds n12815838 round gourd of the calabash tree n12815925 a widely distributed family of plants distinguished by circinate flowers and nutlike fruit n12816359 perennial herbs of the Mediterranean region n12816508 hairy blue-flowered European annual herb long used in herbal medicine and eaten raw as salad greens or cooked like spinach n12816753 rough annual herbs of Europe and the Americas: fiddlenecks n12816942 annual of western United States with coiled spikes of yellow-orange coiled flowers n12817129 annual of the western United States having large coiled flower spikes; a threatened species n12817335 rough and hairy Old World herbs n12817464 any of various Old World herbs of the genus Anchusa having one-sided clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers n12817694 perennial or biennial herb cultivated for its delicate usually blue flowers n12817855 anchusa of southern Africa having blue flowers with white throats n12818004 anchusa of southern Africa having blue to red-purple flowers n12818147 tropical deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs of the family Boraginaceae n12818346 large tropical American tree of the genus Cordia grown for its abundant creamy white flowers and valuable wood n12818601 tropical American timber tree n12818742 a large genus of tall rough herbs belonging to the family Boraginaceae n12818966 biennial east Asian herb grown for its usually bright blue flowers n12819141 biennial shrub of Europe and western Asia having coarse tongue-shaped leaves and dark reddish-purple flowers n12819354 perennial shrub of North America having coarse tongue-shaped leaves and pale-blue to purple flowers n12819560 a genus of bristly herbs and shrubs of the family Boraginaceae n12819728 a coarse prickly European weed with spikes of blue flowers; naturalized in United States n12819953 stickweed; beggar's lice n12820113 Eurasian and North American plants having small prickly nutlets that stick to clothing n12820292 any of several herbaceous plants having seeds that cling to clothing n12820434 annual or perennial herbaceous or shrubby plants; cosmopolitan except Australia n12820669 European perennial branching plant; occurs in hedgerows and at the edge of woodlands n12820853 perennial plant of eastern North America having hairy foliage yielding a red or yellow pigment n12821048 perennial North American plant with greyish hairy foliage yielding a red or yellow pigment n12821257 a genus of herbs belonging to the family Boraginaceae that grow in temperate regions and have blue or purple flowers shaped like funnels n12821505 smooth erect herb of eastern North America having entire leaves and showy blue flowers that are pink in bud n12821736 forget-me-nots; scorpion grass n12821895 small biennial to perennial herb of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia having blue, purple or white flowers n12822115 small perennial herb having bright blue or white flowers n12822284 a genus of North American perennial herbs of the family Boraginaceae n12822466 any of several North American perennial herbs with hairy foliage and small yellowish or greenish flowers n12822650 comfrey n12822769 perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas n12822955 European herb having small white, pink or purple flowers; naturalized as a weed in North America n12823164 morning glory; bindweed; sweet potato; plants having trumpet-shaped flowers and a climbing or twining habit n12823531 genus of mostly climbing or scrambling herbs and shrubs: bindweed n12823717 any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus n12823859 any of several vines of the genera Convolvulus and Calystegia having a twining habit n12824053 weakly climbing European perennial with white or pink flowers; naturalized in North America and an invasive weed n12824289 twining plant of Asia Minor having cream-colored to purple flowers and long thick roots yielding a cathartic resin n12824482 resin from the root of Convolvulus scammonia n12824581 woody climbers of tropical Asia to Australia n12824735 any of various twining shrubs of the genus Argyreia having silvery leaves and showy purple flowers n12824909 climbing or scrambling herbs: bindweed n12825061 common Eurasian and American wild climber with pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Convolvulus n12825301 genus of twining leafless parasitic herbs lacking chlorophyll: dodder n12825497 a leafless annual parasitic vine of the genus Cuscuta having whitish or yellow filamentous stems; obtain nourishment through haustoria n12825721 leafless parasitic vine with dense clusters of small white bell-shaped flowers on orange-yellow stems that twine around clover or flax n12825949 genus of chiefly tropical prostrate perennial herbs with creeping stems that root at the nodes n12826143 a creeping perennial herb with hairy stems and orbicular to reniform leaves and small white to greenish flowers; used as a grass substitute in warm regions n12826395 morning glory n12826516 any of various twining vines having funnel-shaped flowers that close late in the day n12826895 pantropical annual climbing herb with funnel-shaped blue, purple, pink or white flowers n12827068 annual or perennial climbing herb of Central America having sky-blue flowers; most commonly cultivated morning glory n12827270 tropical American annual climber having red (sometimes white) flowers and finely dissected leaves; naturalized in United States and elsewhere n12827537 pantropical climber having white fragrant nocturnal flowers n12827684 pantropical vine widely cultivated in several varieties for its large sweet tuberous root with orange flesh n12827907 tropical American prostrate or climbing herbaceous perennial having an enormous starchy root; sometimes held to be source of the sweet potato n12828220 annual herb having scarlet flowers; the eastern United States n12828379 a morning glory with long roots of western United States n12828520 tropical American morning glory n12828628 a prostrate perennial of coastal sand dunes Florida to Texas n12828791 annual Old World tropical climbing herb distinguished by wide color range and frilled or double flowers n12828977 hybrid from Ipomoea nil n12829099 large family of tropical herbs or shrubs or lianas; in some classification systems placed in the order Scrophulariales n12829582 any of numerous tropical or subtropical small shrubs or treelets or epiphytic vines of the family Gesneriaceae: African violet; Cape primroses; gloxinia n12829809 large genus of tropical American herbs having showy tubular flowers n12829975 any plant of the genus Gesneria n12830080 genus of tropical perennial American herbs n12830222 any plant of the genus Achimenes having showy bell-shaped flowers that resemble gloxinias n12830404 large genus of East Indian ornamental woody epiphytic plants n12830568 a plant of the genus Aeschynanthus having somewhat red or orange flowers and seeds having distinctive hairs at base and apex n12830789 epiphyte or creeping on rocks; Malaysian plant having somewhat fleshy leaves and bright red flowers n12830974 tropical American herbs sometimes included in genus Episcia n12831141 low-growing creeping perennial of Central America having deeply fringed white flowers; sometimes placed in genus Episcia n12831389 genus of tropical American subshrubs and lianas n12831535 tropical plant having thick hairy somewhat toothed leaves and solitary or clustered yellow to scarlet flowers; many cultivated for their flowers and ornamental foliage n12831776 genus of tropical American herbs having soft hairy foliage n12831932 any plant of the genus Episcia; usually creeping and stoloniferous and of cascading habit; grown for their colorful foliage and flowers n12832140 small genus of tropical American herbs with leafy stems and axillary flowers n12832315 any of several plants of the genera Gloxinia or Sinningia (greenhouse gloxinias) having showy bell-shaped flowers n12832538 herb of Colombia to Peru having pale purple flowers n12832690 genus of tropical American shrubs n12832822 shrubby herb cultivated for their soft velvety foliage and showy scarlet flowers n12832976 east African herb with nodding flowers; widely cultivated n12833149 tropical African plant cultivated as a houseplant for its violet or white or pink flowers n12833341 genus of perennial tuberous herbs and shrubs of Central and South America n12833526 South American herb cultivated in many varieties as a houseplant for its large handsome leaves and large variously colored bell-shaped flowers n12833793 large genus of usually stemless African or Asian herbs: Cape primrose n12833985 any of various plants of the genus Streptocarpus having leaves in a basal rosette and flowers like primroses n12834190 any of various African plants of the genus Streptocarpus widely cultivated especially as houseplants for their showy blue or purple flowers n12834408 perennial woodland herbs n12834671 waterleaf n12834798 any of several plants of the genus Hydrophyllum n12834938 showy perennial herb with white flowers; leaves sometimes used as edible greens in southeastern United States n12835196 one species: yellow bells n12835331 viscid herb of arid or desert habitats of southwestern United States having pendulous yellow flowers n12835578 small genus of evergreen shrubs of southwestern United States and Mexico n12835766 viscid evergreen shrub of western United States with white to deep lilac flowers; the sticky aromatic leaves are used in treating bronchial and pulmonary illnesses n12836033 genus of ornamental chiefly California herbs: baby blue-eyes n12836212 any plant of the genus Nemophila n12836337 delicate California annual having blue flowers marked with dark spots n12836508 California annual having white flowers with a deep purple blotch on each petal n12836663 American herbs with usually pinnatifid leaves and blue or purple or white flowers in scorpioid cymes n12836862 any plant of the genus Phacelia n12837052 annual of southern California with intricately branched stems and lax cymes of aromatic deep blue bell-shaped flowers n12837259 desert plant of southern California with blue or violet tubular flowers in terminal racemes n12837466 hairy annual of California to Mexico with crowded cymes of small blue to lilac or mauve flowers n12837643 straggling herbs of southwestern United States n12837803 straggling California annual herb with deep purple or violet flowers; sometimes placed in genus Nemophila n12838027 a large family of aromatic herbs and shrubs having flowers resembling the lips of a mouth and four-lobed ovaries yielding four one-seeded nutlets and including mint; thyme; sage; rosemary n12839319 any member of the mint family of plants n12839409 plants closely allied to the genera Satureja and Calamintha n12839574 fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America n12839839 giant hyssop; Mexican hyssop n12839979 any of a number of aromatic plants of the genus Agastache n12840168 erect perennial with stout stems and yellow-green flowers; southern Canada and southeastern United States n12840362 much-branched North American herb with an odor like fennel n12840502 erect perennial of Mexico having rose to crimson flowers n12840640 bugle n12840749 any of various low-growing annual or perennial evergreen herbs native to Eurasia; used for ground cover n12841007 low rhizomatous European carpeting plant having spikes of blue flowers; naturalized in parts of United States n12841193 upright rhizomatous perennial with bright blue flowers; southern Europe n12841354 European evergreen carpeting perennial n12841472 low-growing annual with yellow flowers dotted red; faintly aromatic of pine resin; Europe, British Isles and North Africa n12841686 perennial herbs or subshrubs of especially Mediterranean area: black horehound n12841872 ill-smelling European herb with rugose leaves and whorls of dark purple flowers n12842105 small genus of North American herbs: wood mints n12842302 American herb of genus Blephilia with more or less hairy leaves and clusters of purplish or bluish flowers n12842519 a variety of wood mint n12842642 a variety of wood mint n12842765 calamint n12842887 perennial aromatic herbs growing in hedgerows or scrub or open woodlands from western Europe to central Asia and in North America n12843144 mint-scented perennial of central and southern Europe n12843316 aromatic herb with large pink flowers; southern and southeastern Europe; Anatolia; northern Iran n12843557 low-growing strongly aromatic perennial herb of southern Europe to Great Britain; naturalized in United States n12843844 wild basil n12843970 aromatic herb having heads of small pink or whitish flowers; widely distributed in United States, Europe and Asia n12844220 small genus of perennial erect or spreading aromatic herbs; United States n12844409 erect perennial strong-scented with serrate pointed leaves and a loose panicle of yellowish flowers; the eastern United States n12844697 genus of Old World tropical plants cultivated for their variegated leaves; various plants sometimes placed in genera Plectranthus or Solenostemon n12844939 any of various Old World tropical plants of the genus Coleus having multicolored decorative leaves and spikes of blue flowers n12845187 an aromatic fleshy herb of India and Ceylon to South Africa; sometimes placed in genus Plectranthus n12845413 perennial aromatic herb of southeastern Asia having large usually bright-colored or blotched leaves and spikes of blue-violet flowers; sometimes placed in genus Solenostemon n12845732 small genus of low aromatic shrubs of southeastern United States n12845908 small shrub of Apalachicola River area in southeastern United States having highly aromatic pinkish flowers; a threatened species n12846143 genus of American herbs and dwarf shrubs of the mind family: dragonheads n12846335 American herb having sharply serrate lanceolate leaves and spikes of blue to violet flowers n12846546 genus of Asiatic and African aromatic herbs n12846690 any of various aromatic herbs of the genus Elsholtzia having blue or purple flowers in one-sided spikes n12846869 erect annual European herbs n12847008 coarse bristly Eurasian plant with white or reddish flowers and foliage resembling that of a nettle; common as a weed in United States n12847254 ground ivy n12847374 trailing European aromatic plant of the mint family having rounded leaves and small purplish flowers often grown in hanging baskets; naturalized in North America; sometimes placed in genus Nepeta n12847749 small genus of American herbs (American pennyroyal) n12847927 erect hairy branching American herb having purple-blue flowers; yields an essential oil used as an insect repellent and sometimes in folk medicine n12848212 aromatic oil from American pennyroyal n12848343 Eurasian genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs n12848499 a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil n12848770 used chiefly in liqueurs n12848870 genus of Old World herbs: dead nettles; henbits n12849061 any of various plants of the genus Lamium having clusters of small usually purplish flowers with two lips n12849279 European dead nettle with white flowers n12849416 Eurasian plant having toothed leaves and small two-lipped white or purplish-red flowers n12849597 lavender n12849717 any of various Old World aromatic shrubs or subshrubs with usually mauve or blue flowers; widely cultivated n12849952 aromatic Mediterranean shrub widely cultivated for its lilac flowers which are dried and used in sachets n12850168 shrubby greyish lavender of southwestern Europe having usually reddish-purple flowers n12850336 Mediterranean plant with pale purple flowers that yields spike lavender oil n12850531 pale yellow essential oil obtained from spike lavender used in scenting soaps and cosmetics n12850718 small genus of tropical herbs and subshrubs of South Africa n12850906 relatively nontoxic South African herb smoked like tobacco n12851094 pantropical herb having whorls of striking lipped flowers; naturalized in United States n12851304 genus of stout Old World herbs having flowers in whorls n12851469 bitter Old World herb of hedgerows and woodland margins having toothed leaves and white or pale pink flowers n12851673 a dicotyledonous genus of the family Labiatae n12851860 California plant with woolly stems and leaves and large white flowers n12852049 small genus of herbs of the mint family n12852234 a mildly narcotic and astringent aromatic herb having small whitish flowers; eastern United States n12852428 aromatic perennial herb of United States n12852570 hairy Eurasian herb with two-lipped white flowers n12852726 a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae n12852930 small genus of herbs usually included in the genus Origanum n12853080 any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings n12853287 aromatic Eurasian perennial n12853482 aromatic European plant native to Mediterranean and Turkey; not widespread in Europe n12853706 dwarf aromatic shrub of Crete n12853901 Old World aromatic herbs: horehound n12854048 any of various aromatic herbs of the genus Marrubium n12854193 European aromatic herb with hairy leaves and numerous white flowers in axillary cymes; leaves yield a bitter extract use medicinally and as flavoring n12854443 a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae n12854600 bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America n12854925 mint plants n12855042 any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers n12855365 European mint naturalized in United States n12855494 a European mint that thrives in wet places; has a perfume like that of the bergamot orange; naturalized in eastern North America n12855710 mint with leaves having perfume like that of the bergamot orange n12855886 a coarse Old World wild water mint having long leaves and spikelike clusters of flowers; naturalized in the eastern United States n12856091 herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring n12856287 common garden herb having clusters of small purplish flowers and yielding an oil used as a flavoring n12856479 mint with apple-scented stems of southern and western Europe; naturalized in United States n12856680 Eurasian perennial mint have small lilac-blue flowers and ovate leaves; yields an aromatic oil n12856868 oil from European pennyroyal having an odor like mint; used chiefly in soaps n12857024 large genus of fragrant chiefly Old World herbs n12857204 trailing perennial evergreen herb of northwestern United States with small white flowers; used medicinally n12857456 dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions n12857594 small genus of aromatic herbs of Mediterranean regions; widely cultivated n12857779 aromatic annual with a tall stems of small whitish flowers enclosed in a greatly enlarged saucer-shaped or bell-shaped calyx n12858019 wild bergamot, horsemint, beebalm n12858150 any of various aromatic herbs of the genus Monarda n12858397 perennial aromatic herb of eastern North America having variously colored tubular flowers in dense showy heads n12858618 tall erect perennial or annual having lanceolate leaves and heads of purple-spotted creamy flowers; many subspecies grown from eastern to southwestern United States and in Mexico n12858871 perennial herb of North America n12858987 an annual horsemint of central and western United States and northern Mexico n12859153 annual of southern United States n12859272 perennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters of yellowish-pink balls n12859488 a genus of fragrant herbs of the family Labiatae in the western United States n12859679 fragrant California annual herb having lanceolate leaves and clusters of rose-purple flowers n12859873 catmint n12859986 hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats n12860254 basil n12860365 any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum n12860542 annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs n12860842 small genus of Asiatic herbs n12860978 plant grown for its ornamental red or purple foliage n12861139 large genus of Old World aromatic herbs or subshrubs or shrubs having often woolly leaves n12861345 any of various plants of the genus Phlomis; grown primarily for their dense whorls of lipped flowers and attractive foliage n12861541 a spreading subshrub of Mediterranean regions cultivated for dense axillary whorls of purple or yellow flowers n12861751 genus of North American perennial herbs n12861892 any of various plants of the genus Physostegia having sessile linear to oblong leaves and showy white or rose or lavender flowers n12862116 North American plant having a spike of two-lipped pink or white flowers n12862312 large genus of ornamental flowering plants; includes some plants often placed in the genus Coleus n12862512 any of various ornamental plants of the genus Plectranthus n12862648 genus of Asiatic shrubs or trees whose leaves yield a fragrant oil n12862828 small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes n12863026 small genus of perennial mostly Eurasian having terminal spikes of small purplish or white flowers n12863234 decumbent blue-flowered European perennial thought to possess healing properties; naturalized throughout North America n12863458 American mountain mint n12863624 any of a number of perennial herbs of the genus Pycnanthemum; eastern North America and California n12863819 perennial herb of the eastern United States having inconspicuous greenish flowers and narrow leaves that are very aromatic when bruised n12864038 rosemary n12864160 widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery n12864363 large genus of shrubs and subshrubs of the mint family varying greatly in habit: sage n12864545 any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb n12864902 blue-flowered sage of dry prairies of the eastern United States n12865037 stout Mediterranean sage with white or pink or violet flowers; yields oil used as a flavoring and in perfumery n12865239 Texas sage having intensely blue flowers n12865367 sage of western North America to Central America having violet-blue flowers; widespread in cultivation n12865562 silvery-leaved California herb with purple flowers n12865708 sage of eastern United States n12865824 shrubby plant with aromatic greyish-green leaves used as a cooking herb n12866002 tall perennial Old World salvia with violet-blue flowers; found in open grasslands n12866162 aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in Great Britain as a potherb and widely as an ornamental n12866333 California erect and sparsely branched perennial n12866459 an herb from Oaxaca that has a powerful hallucinogenic effect; the active ingredient is salvinorin n12866635 Eurasian sage with blue flowers and foliage like verbena; naturalized in United States n12866824 savory n12866968 any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees n12867184 erect annual herb with oval leaves and pink flowers; used to flavor e.g. meats or soups or salads; southeastern Europe and naturalized elsewhere n12867449 erect perennial subshrub having pink or white flowers and leathery leaves with a flavor of thyme; southern Europe n12867679 an asterid dicot genus that includes the skullcaps n12867826 a herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raised n12868019 an American mint that yields a resinous exudate used especially formerly as an antispasmodic n12868248 genus of woolly aromatic herbs or subshrubs or shrubs of Mediterranean region n12868418 genus of shrubby often succulent herbs of tropical Africa and Asia; includes some plants often placed in genus Coleus n12868634 large genus of usually woolly or hairy herbs or subshrubs or shrubs; temperate eastern hemisphere; tropical Australasia n12868880 foul-smelling perennial Eurasiatic herb with a green creeping rhizome n12869061 perennial herb with an odorless rhizome widespread in moist places in northern hemisphere n12869248 large widely distributed genus of perennial herbs or shrubs or subshrubs; native to Mediterranean region to western Asia n12869478 any of various plants of the genus Teucrium n12869668 subshrub with serrate leaves and cream-colored to pink or purple flowers in spikelike racemes; North America n12869874 European perennial subshrub with red-purple or bright rose flowers with red and white spots n12870048 Mediterranean germander having small hairy leaves and reddish purple flowers; attractive to cats n12870225 European germander with one-sided racemes of yellow flowers; naturalized in North America n12870392 large genus of Old World mints: thyme n12870535 any of various mints of the genus Thymus n12870682 common aromatic garden perennial native to the western Mediterranean; used in seasonings and formerly as medicine n12870891 aromatic dwarf shrub common on banks and hillsides in Europe; naturalized in United States n12871074 genus of North American aromatic herbs or subshrubs: blue curls n12871272 any of several plants of the genus Trichostema having whorls of small blue flowers n12871484 an aromatic plant with wooly leaves found in southern California and Mexico n12871696 aromatic plant of western United States n12871859 aromatic plant of the eastern United States n12871992 carnivorous aquatic or bog plants: genera Utricularia, Pinguicula, and Genlisea n12872257 bladderworts: large genus of aquatic carnivorous plants; cosmopolitan in distribution n12872458 any of numerous aquatic carnivorous plants of the genus Utricularia some of whose leaves are modified as small urn-shaped bladders that trap minute aquatic animals n12872698 butterworts: a large genus of almost stemless carnivorous bog plants; Europe and America to Antarctica n12872914 any of numerous carnivorous bog plants of the genus Pinguicula having showy purple or yellow or white flowers and a rosette of basal leaves coated with a sticky secretion to trap small insects n12873182 small genus of carnivorous plants of tropical African swamps n12873341 rootless carnivorous swamp plants having at the base of the stem a rosette of foliage and leaves consisting of slender tubes swollen in the middle to form traps; each tube passes into two long spirally twisted arms with stiff hairs n12873646 in most classifications not considered a separate family but included in the Pedaliaceae n12873834 in some classifications includes the unicorn plants n12873984 sprawling annual or perennial herb of Central America and West Indies having creamy-white to red-purple bell-shaped flowers followed by unusual horned fruit n12874231 brown or yellow leafless herbs; sometimes placed in the order Scrophulariales n12874429 the family of plants of order Polemoniales n12874642 tropical African and Indian herbs n12874783 East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil n12874996 in some classifications included in the genus Martynia and hence the two taxonomic names for some of the unicorn plants n12875269 annual of southern United States to Mexico having large whitish or yellowish flowers mottled with purple and a long curving beak n12875594 a beaklike, tapering tip on certain plant structures n12875697 alternatively placed in genus Martynia n12875861 a herbaceous plant of the genus Proboscidea n12876032 a family of dicotyledonous plants of the order Polemoniales; includes figwort and snapdragon and foxglove and toadflax and speedwell and mullein; in some classifications placed in the order Scrophulariales n12876684 type genus of Scrophulariaceae; named for the plants' supposed ability to cure scrofula: figworts n12876899 any of numerous tall coarse woodland plants of the genus Scrophularia n12877041 a genus of herbs of the family Scrophulariaceae with brightly colored irregular flowers n12877244 a garden plant of the genus Antirrhinum having showy white or yellow or crimson flowers resembling the face of a dragon n12877493 California plant with slender racemes of white flowers n12877637 southwestern United States plant with yellow flowers on stems that twist and twine through other vegetation n12877838 perennial native to the Mediterranean but widely cultivated for its purple or pink flowers n12878019 genus of North American spring wildflowers n12878169 a plant of the genus Besseya having fluffy spikes of flowers n12878325 small pale plant with dense spikes of pale bluish-violet flowers; of high cold meadows from Wyoming and Utah to New Mexico n12878525 small genus of North American herbs often root-parasitic and bearing golden-yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Gerardia n12878784 multi-stemmed North American annual having solitary axillary dark golden-yellow flowers resembling those of the foxglove; sometimes placed in genus Gerardia n12879068 sparsely branched North American perennial with terminal racemes of bright yellow flowers resembling those of the foxglove; sometimes placed in genus Gerardia n12879350 large genus of tropical American herbs and shrubs with showy cymose flowers n12879527 any garden plant of the genus Calceolaria having flowers with large inflated slipper-shaped lower lip n12879719 genus of western North and South American perennials often partially parasitic on roots of grasses n12879963 any of various plants of the genus Castilleja having dense spikes of hooded flowers with brightly colored bracts n12880244 most common paintbrush of western United States dry lands; having erect stems ending in dense spikes of bright orange to red flowers n12880462 wildflower of western North America having ragged clusters of crimson or scarlet flowers n12880638 hairy plant with pinkish flowers; Great Plains to northern Mexico n12880799 plant of moist highland meadows having ragged clusters of pale yellow flowers n12880963 herbaceous perennials: shellflower n12881105 showy perennial of marshlands of eastern and central North America having waxy lanceolate leaves and flower with lower part creamy white and upper parts pale pink to deep purple n12881429 genus of hardy annual herbs of western United States n12881631 white and lavender to pale-blue flowers grow in perfect rings of widely spaced bands around the stems forming a kind of pagoda; California n12881913 small widely branching western plant with tiny blue-and-white flowers; British Columbia to Ontario and south to California and Colorado n12882158 eastern United States plant with whorls of blue-and-white flowers n12882321 a tall perennial herb having spikes of small white or purple flowers; common in eastern North America n12882591 genus of Eurasian herbs having alternate leaves and racemes of showy bell-shaped flowers n12882779 any of several plants of the genus Digitalis n12882945 tall leafy European biennial or perennial having spectacular clusters of large tubular pink-purple flowers; leaves yield drug digitalis and are poisonous to livestock n12883265 European yellow-flowered foxglove n12883395 genus of annual or perennial herbs with showy pink or purple or yellow flowers; plants often assigned to genera Aureolaria or Agalinis n12883628 any plant of the genus Gerardia n12883733 semiparasitic herb with purple or white or pink flowers; grows in the United States and West Indies n12883923 genus of herbs and subshrubs having showy flowers: spurred snapdragon n12884100 North American plant having racemes of blue-violet flowers n12884260 common European perennial having showy yellow and orange flowers; a naturalized weed in North America n12884523 large genus of subshrubs or herbs having showy blue or purple or red or yellow or white flowers; mostly western North America n12885045 plant of southwestern United States having long open clusters of scarlet flowers with yellow hairs on lower lip n12885265 plant with bright red tubular flowers in long narrow clusters near tips of erect stems; coastal ranges from central California southward n12885510 low branching dark green shrub with bunches of brick-red flowers at ends of branches; coastal ranges and foothills of northern California n12885754 erect plant with blue-violet flowers in rings near tips of stems; Idaho to Utah and Wyoming n12885956 mat-forming plant with blue and lavender flowers clustered on short erect stems; British Columbia to northern California n12886185 stems in clumps with cream-colored flowers; found from Washington to Wyoming and southward to California and Utah n12886402 low plant with light blue and violet flowers in short clusters near tips of stems; Nevada to Utah n12886600 low bushy plant with large showy pale lavender or blue-violet flowers in narrow clusters at ends of stems n12886831 plant having small narrow leaves and blue-violet flowers in long open clusters; Utah and Colorado to New Mexico and Arizona n12887065 mat-forming plant with deep pink flowers on short erect leafy stems; rocky places at high elevations from Oregon to California n12887293 fragrant puffed-up white to reddish-pink flowers in long narrow clusters on erect stems; Arizona to New Mexico and Utah n12887532 erect stems with pinkish-lavender flowers in long interrupted clusters; Arizona n12887713 one of the West's most beautiful wildflowers; large brilliant pink or rose flowers in many racemes above thick mats of stems and leaves; ledges and cliffs from Washington to California n12888016 plant with whorls of small dark blue-violet flowers; Washington to Wyoming and south to California and Colorado n12888234 whorls of deep blue to dark purple flowers at tips of erect leafy stems; moist places from British Columbia to Oregon n12888457 wine and lavender to purple and black flowers in several clusters on the upper half of leafy stems; Montana south through the Rocky Mountains to Arizona and New Mexico n12888733 genus of coarse herbs and subshrubs mostly with woolly leaves n12888906 any of various plants of the genus Verbascum having large usually woolly leaves and terminal spikes of yellow or white or purplish flowers n12889219 European mullein with smooth leaves and large yellow or purplish flowers; naturalized as a weed in North America n12889412 densely hairy Eurasian herb with racemose white flowers; naturalized in North America n12889579 Eurasian mullein with showy purple or pink flowers n12889713 tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches n12890009 widespread genus of herbs with pink or white or blue or purple flowers: speedwell n12890265 any plant of the genus Veronica n12890490 European plant with minute axillary blue flowers on long stalks; widely naturalized in America n12890685 plant of western North America and northeastern Asia having prostrate stems with dense racemes of pale violet to lilac flowers n12890928 erect or procumbent blue-flowered annual found in waste places of Europe and America n12891093 European plant having low-lying stems with blue flowers; sparsely naturalized in North America n12891305 Old World plant with axillary racemes of blue-and-white flowers n12891469 plant of wet places in Eurasia and America n12891643 common hairy European perennial with pale blue or lilac flowers in axillary racemes n12891824 North American annual with small white flowers widely naturalized as a weed in South America and Europe n12892013 perennial decumbent herb having small opposite leaves and racemes of blue flowers; throughout Eurasia and the New World n12892226 large and economically important family of herbs or shrubs or trees often strongly scented and sometimes narcotic or poisonous; includes the genera Solanum, Atropa, Brugmansia, Capsicum, Datura, Hyoscyamus, Lycopersicon, Nicotiana, Petunia, Physalis, and Solandra n12893094 type genus of the Solanaceae: nightshade; potato; eggplant; bittersweet n12893463 any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit n12893794 Australian annual sometimes cultivated for its racemes of purple flowers and edible yellow egg-shaped fruit n12893993 coarse prickly weed having pale yellow flowers and yellow berrylike fruit; common throughout southern and eastern United States n12894247 hardy climbing shrub of Chile grown as an ornamental for its fragrant flowers; not a true potato n12894438 South American potato vine n12894607 poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America n12894930 weedy nightshade with silvery foliage and violet or blue or white flowers; roundish berry widely used to curdle milk; central United States to South America n12895298 woolly-stemmed biennial arborescent shrub of tropical Africa and southern Asia having silvery-white prickly branches, clusters of blue or white flowers, and bright red berries resembling holly berries n12895578 erect or spreading perennial of southwestern United States and Mexico bearing small pale brown to cream-colored tubers resembling potatoes n12895811 copiously branched vine of Brazil having deciduous leaves and white flowers tinged with blue n12896000 hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable n12896307 Eurasian herb naturalized in America having white flowers and poisonous hairy foliage and bearing black berries that are sometimes poisonous but sometimes edible n12896615 improved garden variety of black nightshade having small edible orange or black berries n12896862 small South American shrub cultivated as a houseplant for its abundant ornamental but poisonous red or yellow cherry-sized fruit n12897118 small perennial shrub cultivated in uplands of South America for its edible bright orange fruits resembling tomatoes or oranges n12897341 North American nightshade with prickly foliage and racemose yellow flowers n12897493 annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous n12897788 vine of Costa Rica sparsely armed with hooklike spines and having large lilac-blue flowers n12897999 South American shrub or small tree widely cultivated in the tropics; not a true potato n12898226 belladonna n12898342 perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine n12898628 small genus of tropical South American annuals n12898774 any of several herbs of the genus Browallia cultivated for their blue or violet or white flowers n12898959 genus of tropical American shrubs grown for their flowers followed by fleshy berrylike fruits n12899166 West Indian shrub with fragrant showy yellowish-white flowers n12899333 includes some plants often placed in the genus Datura: angel's trumpets n12899537 a South American plant that is cultivated for its large fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers n12899752 South American plant cultivated for its very large nocturnally fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers n12899971 arborescent South American shrub having very large orange-red flowers n12900148 chiefly tropical perennial shrubby plants having many-seeded fruits: sweet and hot peppers n12900462 any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers n12900783 plant bearing erect pungent conical red or yellow or purple fruits; sometimes grown as an ornamental n12900987 plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red n12901264 plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers n12901565 plant bearing small rounded usually pungent fruits n12901724 plant bearing very small and very hot oblong red fruits; includes wild forms native to tropical America; thought to be ancestral to the sweet pepper and many hot peppers n12902021 plant bearing very hot medium-sized oblong red peppers; grown principally in the Gulf Coast states for production of hot sauce n12902297 genus of fragrant tropical American shrubs n12902466 West Indian evergreen shrub having clusters of funnel-shaped white flowers that are fragrant by day n12902662 West Indian evergreen shrub having clusters of funnel-shaped yellow-white flowers that are fragrant by night n12902887 tree tomato n12903014 South American arborescent shrub having pale pink blossoms followed by egg-shaped reddish-brown edible fruit somewhat resembling a tomato in flavor n12903250 thorn apple n12903367 any of several plants of the genus Datura n12903503 intensely poisonous tall coarse annual tropical weed having rank-smelling foliage, large white or violet trumpet-shaped flowers and prickly fruits n12903794 genus of South and Central American heathlike evergreen shrubs n12903964 Peruvian shrub with small pink to lavender tubular flowers; leaves yield a tonic and diuretic n12904148 genus of poisonous herbs: henbane n12904314 poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine n12904562 poisonous herb whose leaves are a source of hyoscyamine n12904720 deciduous and evergreen shrubs often spiny; cosmopolitan in temperate and subtropical regions n12904938 any of various shrubs or vines of the genus Lycium with showy flowers and bright berries n12905135 deciduous erect or spreading shrub with spiny branches and violet-purple flowers followed by orange-red berries; southeastern Europe to China n12905412 spiny evergreen shrub of southeastern United States having spreading branches usually blue or mauve flowers and red berries n12905655 tomatoes n12905817 native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties n12906021 plant bearing small red to yellow fruit n12906214 an Italian variety of cherry tomato that is shaped like a plum n12906334 a genus of stemless herbs of the family Solanaceae n12906498 a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers n12906771 the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic n12906926 sturdy annual of Peru n12907057 coarse South American herb grown for its blue-and-white flowers followed by a bladderlike fruit enclosing a dry berry n12907287 American and Asiatic aromatic herbs and shrubs with viscid foliage n12907465 aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs n12907671 South American ornamental perennial having nocturnally fragrant greenish-white flowers n12907857 tall erect South American herb with large ovate leaves and terminal clusters of tubular white or pink flowers; cultivated for its leaves n12908093 tobacco plant of South America and Mexico n12908230 evergreen South American shrub naturalized in United States; occasionally responsible for poisoning livestock n12908432 genus of tropical American erect or creeping herbs with solitary flowers n12908645 any of various plants of the genus Nierembergia having upturned bell-shaped flowers n12908854 prostrate woody South American herb with white tubular flowers often tinged with blue or rose n12909068 shrubby Chilean herb having bluish-white tubular flowers used as an ornamental n12909252 annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of tropical South America n12909421 any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers n12909614 annual herb having large nocturnally fragrant white flowers n12909759 herb or small shrublet having solitary violet to rose-red flowers n12909917 hybrids of Petunia axillaris and Petunia integrifolia: a complex group of petunias having single or double flowers in colors from white to purple n12910141 ground cherries n12910285 any of numerous cosmopolitan annual or perennial herbs of the genus Physalis bearing edible fleshy berries enclosed in a bladderlike husk; some cultivated for their flowers n12910676 decorative American annual having round fleshy yellow berries enclosed in a bladderlike husk n12910875 Old World perennial cultivated for its ornamental inflated papery orange-red calyx n12911079 annual of tropical South America having edible purple fruits n12911264 stout hairy annual of eastern North America with sweet yellow fruits n12911440 annual of Mexico and southern United States having edible purplish viscid fruit resembling small tomatoes n12911673 Mexican annual naturalized in eastern North America having yellow to purple edible fruit resembling small tomatoes n12911914 found on sea beaches from Virginia to South America having greenish-yellow flowers and orange or yellow berries n12912105 herbs of temperate North and South America: cock's eggs n12912274 weedy vine of Argentina having solitary white flowers followed by egg-shaped white or yellow fruit n12912498 small genus of herbs of the southern Andes having large showy flowers n12912670 any plant of the genus Salpiglossis n12912801 Chilean herb having velvety funnel-shaped yellowish or violet flowers with long tonguelike styles at the corolla throat n12913004 Chilean herbs with orchid-like flowers n12913144 any plant of the genus Schizanthus having finely divided leaves and showy variegated flowers n12913352 genus of European perennial herbs yielding medicinal alkaloids n12913524 herb that is a source of scopolamine n12913645 shrubby climbers of tropical America n12913791 Mexican evergreen climbing plant having large solitary funnel-shaped fragrant yellow flowers with purple-brown ridges in the throat n12914048 one species: marmalade bush n12914193 evergreen South American shrub having showy trumpet-shaped orange flowers; grown as an ornamental or houseplant n12914433 family of New World tropical and subtropical herbs and shrubs and trees n12914731 type genus of the Verbenaceae; genus of herbaceous perennials and subshrubs n12914923 any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers n12915140 a flowering shrub n12915230 small genus of tropical shrubs or trees n12915400 used in some classifications: coextensive with the genus Avicennia n12915568 a mangrove of the West Indies and the southern Florida coast; occurs in dense thickets and has numerous short roots that bend up from the ground n12915811 a small to medium-sized tree growing in brackish water especially along the shores of the southwestern Pacific n12916025 a genus of herbs of the family Verbenaceae n12916179 an Australian tree resembling the black mangrove of the West Indies and Florida n12916356 small genus of southeastern Asian tropics: teak n12916511 tall East Indian timber tree now planted in western Africa and tropical America for its hard durable wood n12916723 hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding n12916935 a family of plants of order Geraniales n12917338 type genus of the Euphorbiaceae: very large genus of diverse plants all having milky juice n12917901 any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia; usually having milky often poisonous juice n12918404 poisonous Old World spurge; adventive in America; seeds yield a purgative oil n12918609 not unattractive European weed whose flowers turn toward the sun n12918810 an Old World spurge introduced as a weed in the eastern United States n12918991 African dwarf succulent perennial shrub with numerous slender drooping branches n12919195 common perennial United States spurge having showy white petallike bracts n12919403 annual spurge of western United States having showy white-bracted flower clusters and very poisonous milk n12919646 Old World perennial having foliage resembling cypress; naturalized as a weed in the United States n12919847 tall European perennial naturalized and troublesome as a weed in eastern North America n12920043 much-branched hirsute weed native to northeastern North America n12920204 tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers n12920521 showy poinsettia found from the southern United States to Peru n12920719 poinsettia of United States and eastern Mexico; often confused with Euphorbia heterophylla n12920955 European perennial herb with greenish yellow terminal flower clusters n12921126 wax-coated shrub of northern Mexico and southwestern United States n12921315 European erect or depressed annual weedy spurge adventive in northeastern United States n12921499 Mexican shrub often cultivated for its scarlet-bracted flowers n12921660 small tree of dry open parts of southern Africa having erect angled branches suggesting candelabra n12921868 somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts n12922119 an annual weed of northeastern North America with dentate leaves n12922283 a genus of herbs and shrubs belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae n12922458 weedy herb of eastern North America n12922600 tropical shrubs and herbs; source of croton oil n12922763 tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton oil n12922933 viscid acrid brownish-yellow oil from the seeds of Croton tiglium having a violent cathartic action n12923108 West Indian shrub with aromatic bark n12923257 aromatic bark of cascarilla; used as a tonic and for making incense n12923439 evergreen tropical trees and shrubs with thick and colorful leathery leaves; Malaya and Pacific islands n12923652 grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant n12923839 a genus of slender herbs belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae n12924036 Eurafrican annual naturalized in America as a weed; formerly dried for use as a purgative, diuretic or antisyphilitic n12924284 European perennial weedy plant with greenish flowers n12924452 a genus of herb having only one known species: castor-oil plant n12924623 large shrub of tropical Africa and Asia having large palmate leaves and spiny capsules containing seeds that are the source of castor oil and ricin; widely naturalized throughout the tropics n12924984 a genus of perennial plant with bristles; belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae n12925179 a stinging herb of tropical America n12925394 a mainly tropical genus of American plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae n12925583 small tropical American tree yielding purple dye and a tanning extract and bearing physic nuts containing a purgative oil that is poisonous in large quantities n12925836 small genus of South American trees yielding latex; "rubber trees are usually cultivated in plantations" n12926039 deciduous tree of the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers having leathery leaves and fragrant yellow-white flowers; it yields a milky juice that is the chief source of commercial rubber n12926316 genus of economically important tropical plants: cassava n12926480 any of several plants of the genus Manihot having fleshy roots yielding a nutritious starch n12926689 cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca n12927013 cassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca n12927194 South American plant with roots used as a vegetable and herbage used for stock feed n12927354 candlenut n12927494 large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles n12927758 Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil n12927921 tropical American succulent shrubs n12928071 any of several tropical American shrubby succulent plants resembling cacti but having foot-shaped bracts n12928307 wax-coated Mexican shrub related to Euphorbia antisyphilitica n12928491 low tropical American shrub having powerful emetic properties n12928690 Mexican spurges n12928819 seed of Mexican shrubs of the genus Sebastiana containing the larva of a moth whose movements cause the bean to jerk or tumble n12929061 a family of trees and shrubs of the order Parietales n12929237 tropical Asiatic evergreen shrubs or small trees n12929403 any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers n12929600 greenhouse shrub with glossy green leaves and showy fragrant rose-like flowers; cultivated in many varieties n12929783 a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves; "tea has fragrant white flowers" n12930044 plants having flowers in umbels: parsley; carrot; anise; caraway; celery; dill n12930778 any of numerous aromatic herbs of the family Umbelliferae n12930951 any of various uncultivated umbelliferous plants with foliage resembling that of carrots or parsley n12931109 fool's parsley n12931231 European weed naturalized in America that resembles parsley but causes nausea and poisoning when eaten n12931449 dill n12931542 aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning n12931738 biennial or perennial herbs of the northern hemisphere; have a taproot n12931906 any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels n12932173 a biennial cultivated herb; its stems are candied and eaten and its roots are used medicinally n12932365 European herb with compound leaves and white flowers; adventive on Cape Breton Island n12932532 chervil: of Europe, North Africa and Asia n12932706 aromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads n12932966 coarse erect biennial Old World herb introduced as a weed in eastern North America n12933164 celery n12933274 herb of Europe and temperate Asia n12933403 widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked n12933616 grown for its thickened edible aromatic root n12933827 a genus of Eurasian herbs of the family Umbelliferae with aromatic roots and palmate leaves and showy flowers n12934036 any plant of the genus Astrantia n12934174 European herb with aromatic roots and leaves in a basal tuft and showy compound umbels of white to rosy flowers n12934368 caraway n12934479 a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed n12934685 a caraway with whorled leaves n12934776 small genus of perennial herbs having deadly poisonous tuberous roots: water hemlock n12934985 tall erect highly poisonous Eurasiatic perennial herb locally abundant in marshy areas n12935166 tall biennial water hemlock of northeastern North America having purple-spotted stems and clusters of extremely poisonous tuberous roots resembling small sweet potatoes n12935457 small genus of highly toxic biennials: hemlock n12935609 large branching biennial herb native to Eurasia and Africa and adventive in North America having large fernlike leaves and white flowers; usually found in damp habitats; all parts extremely poisonous n12935982 a genus of dicotyledonous plants of the family Umbelliferae n12936155 a common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts n12936333 small genus of annual Mediterranean herbs n12936469 Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley n12936713 cumin n12936826 dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seeds n12936999 carrot n12937130 a widely naturalized Eurasian herb with finely cut foliage and white compound umbels of small white or yellowish flowers and thin yellowish roots n12937388 perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions n12937678 deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant n12937822 large genus of decorative plants with thistlelike flower heads; cosmopolitan in distribution n12938081 any plant of the genus Eryngium n12938193 European evergreen eryngo with twisted spiny leaves naturalized on United States east coast; roots formerly used as an aphrodisiac n12938445 coarse prickly perennial eryngo with aromatic roots; southeastern United States; often confused with rattlesnake master n12938667 coarse prickly perennial eryngo of United States thought to cure rattlesnake bite n12938897 very small genus of aromatic European herbs with pinnately compound leaves and yellow flowers n12939104 any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems n12939282 strongly aromatic with a smell of aniseed; leaves and seeds used for seasoning n12939479 grown especially for its edible aromatic bulbous stem base n12939664 widely distributed genus of plants with usually thick rootstocks and large umbels of white flowers n12939874 tall coarse plant having thick stems and cluster of white to purple flowers n12940060 genus of aromatic European herbs with yellow flowers n12940226 herb native to southern Europe; cultivated for its edible stalks and foliage and seeds n12940427 European perennial herbs having pinnate leaves and umbels of white flowers n12940609 European herb with soft ferny leaves and white flowers n12940778 poisonous herbs: water dropworts n12940939 European poisonous herb having tuberous roots, yellow juice that stains the skin, yellow flowers and foliage resembling celery; all parts extremely poisonous n12941220 European poisonous herb with fibrous roots n12941360 a rosid dicot genus of the family Umbelliferae; includes parsnips n12941536 a strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root n12941717 European biennial having a long fusiform root that has been made palatable through cultivation n12941914 the whitish root of cultivated parsnip n12942025 biennial weed in Europe and America having large pinnate leaves and yellow flowers and a bitter and somewhat poisonous root; the ancestor of cultivated parsnip n12942270 parsley n12942395 annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves n12942572 a variety of parsley having flat leaves n12942729 parsley with smooth leaves and enlarged edible taproot resembling a savory parsnip n12942930 anise n12943049 native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery n12943302 chiefly American herbs: sanicle n12943443 a plant of the genus Sanicula having palmately compound leaves and unisexual flowers in panicled umbels followed by bristly fruit; reputed to have healing powers n12943743 sanicle of northwestern United States and British Columbia having yellow flowers n12943912 sanicle of northwestern United States and British Columbia having yellow or red or purple flowers n12944095 sanicle of Europe and Asia having white to pale pink flowers n12944238 a rosid dicot genus that includes moon carrots n12944390 any plant of the genus Seseli having dense umbels of small white or pink flowers and finely divided foliage n12944590 genus including stone parsley n12944723 a slender roadside herb of western Europe and Mediterranean areas that has foliage resembling parsley and has white flowers with aromatic seeds n12944960 perennial of wet and marshy places in the northern hemisphere: water parsnips n12945177 stout white-flowered perennial found wild in shallow fresh water; northern United States and Asia n12945366 large stout white-flowered perennial found wild in shallow fresh water; Europe n12945549 an Asiatic herb cultivated in Europe for its sweet edible tuberous root n12945708 Alexanders n12945828 European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb n12946088 a rosid dicot family of the order Umbellales including: genera Aucuba, Cornus, Corokia, Curtisia, Griselinia, Helwingia n12946432 hardy evergreen dioecious shrubs and small trees from Japan n12946578 a rosid dicot genus of the family Cornaceae including: dogwood; cornel: perennial chiefly deciduous shrubs or small trees of temperate regions of northern hemisphere n12946849 a tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy bracts resembling flowers n12947171 hard tough wood of any dogwood of the genus Cornus; resembles boxwood n12947313 deciduous tree; celebrated for its large white or pink bracts and stunning autumn color that is followed by red berries n12947544 common North American shrub with reddish purple twigs and white flowers n12947756 shrub of eastern North America closely resembling silky cornel n12947895 shrub of eastern North America having purplish stems and blue fruit n12948053 European deciduous shrub turning red in autumn having dull white flowers n12948251 creeping perennial herb distinguished by red berries and clustered leaf whorls at the tips of shoots; Greenland to Alaska n12948495 deciduous European shrub or small tree having bright red fruit n12948633 evergreen shrubs with intricately twisted wiry stems that in summer are smothered in small yellow flowers; grows in New Zealand n12948849 a large evergreen tree of South Africa n12948978 evergreen shrubs of New Zealand and South America n12949160 South American shrub or small tree having long shining evergreen leaves and panicles of green or yellow flowers n12949361 small New Zealand broadleaf evergreen tree often cultivated in warm regions as an ornamental n12949549 deciduous dioecious shrubs native to woodland thickets in low mountains in Japan n12949722 genus of mostly herbs having a characteristic fetid odor n12949955 genus of widely distributed perennial herbs and some shrubs n12950126 a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers n12950314 tall rhizomatous plant having very fragrant flowers and rhizomes used medicinally n12950501 genus of Old World annual herbs widely naturalized n12950669 a plant of the genus Valerianella n12950796 widely cultivated as a salad crop and pot herb; often a weed n12950984 genus of southern European herbs and subshrubs n12951146 European herb with small fragrant crimson or white spurred flowers n12951331 tannin extract derived from any of several mangrove barks of Pacific areas n12951465 terrestrial (hygrophytic) or epiphytic ferns: filmy ferns n12951668 type genus of the Hymenophyllaceae: filmy ferns n12951835 any fern of the genus Hymenophyllum growing in tropical humid regions and having translucent leaves n12952022 bristle ferns; kidney ferns n12952165 any fern of the genus Trichomanes having large pinnatifid often translucent fronds; most are epiphytic on tree branches and twigs or terrestrial on mossy banks n12952469 a variety of bristle fern n12952590 large stout fern of extreme western Europe n12952717 large fern of New Zealand having kidney-shaped fronds n12952852 large family of ferns widely distributed in temperate and tropical areas n12953079 type genus of the Osmundaceae n12953206 any fern of the genus Osmunda: large ferns with creeping rhizomes; naked sporangia are on modified fronds that resemble flower clusters n12953484 large deeply rooted fern of worldwide distribution with upright bipinnate compound tufted fronds n12953712 North American fern having tall erect pinnate fronds and a few sporogenous pinnae at or near the center of the fertile fronds n12953919 New World fern having woolly cinnamon-colored spore-bearing fronds in early spring later surrounded by green fronds; the early uncurling fronds are edible n12954185 including some ferns sometimes placed in genus Todea n12954353 New Zealand with pinnate fronds and a densely woolly stalks; sometimes included in genus Todea n12954634 a genus of delicate ferns belonging to the family Osmundaceae n12954799 fern of rain forests of tropical Australia and New Zealand and South Africa n12954978 small family of mainly tropical ferns n12955191 type genus of the Schizaeaceae cosmopolitan especially in tropics; small leptosporangiate ferns: curly grass fern n12955414 rare small fern of northeastern North America having numerous slender spiraling fronds and forming dense tufts n12955639 genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America n12955840 fern of Florida and West Indies and Central America with rhizome densely clad in grown hairs n12956029 chiefly tropical climbing ferns n12956170 any of several ferns of the genus Lygodium that climb by twining n12956367 delicate fern of the eastern United States having a twining stem and palmately-lobed sterile fronds and forked fertile fronds n12956588 tropical fern widespread in Old World; naturalized in Jamaica and Florida n12956791 African terrestrial ferns n12956922 sweetly scented African fern with narrow bipinnate fronds n12957076 ferns that grow in water n12957298 clover ferns n12957467 clover ferns n12957608 any of several water ferns of the genus Marsilea having four leaflets n12957803 Australian clover fern n12957924 water fern of Europe and Asia and the eastern United States distinguished by four leaflets resembling clover leaves n12958140 pillworts n12958261 European water fern found around margins of bodies of water or in wet acid soil having small globose sporocarps n12958470 one species of aquatic or semiaquatic fern n12958615 small latex-containing aquatic fern of southern Brazil n12958772 water ferns n12958921 type genus of the Salviniaceae: water ferns n12959074 free-floating aquatic ferns n12959226 used in some classifications for the genus Azolla n12959371 a genus of fern sometimes placed in its own family Azollaceae n12959538 small free-floating aquatic fern from the eastern United States to tropical America; naturalized in western and southern Europe n12959802 coextensive with the family Ophioglossaceae n12959967 a family of succulent ferns of order Ophioglossales; cosmopolitan in distribution n12960211 the type genus of the fern family Ophioglossaceae n12960378 ferns with fertile spikes shaped like a snake's tongue n12960552 epiphytic fern with straplike usually twisted fronds of tropical Asia and Polynesia and America n12960729 grape fern; moonwort n12960863 a fern of the genus Botrychium having a fertile frond bearing small grapelike clusters of spore cases n12961112 of America and Eurasia and Australia n12961242 of North America and Eurasia n12961393 European fern with leathery and sparsely hairy fronds n12961536 American fern whose clustered sporangia resemble a snake's rattle n12961689 one species: terrestrial fern of southeastern Asia and Australia n12961879 Australasian fern with clusters of sporangia on stems of fertile fronds n12962059 a variety of grainy club n12962149 a small pore especially one in the reproductive bodies of certain algae and fungi through which spores pass n12962310 flask-shaped ascocarp n12962389 the dense colorless framework of a chloroplast n12962488 a mass of fungal tissue that has spore-bearing structures embedded in it or on it n12962622 any of various small particles in the cytoplasm of the cells of plants and some animals containing pigments or starch or oil or protein n12962847 plastid containing pigments other than chlorophyll usually yellow or orange carotenoids n12962992 plastid containing chlorophyll and other pigments; in plants that carry out photosynthesis n12963140 saprophytic and parasitic fungi that live on plants n12963307 family of fungi parasitic mostly on leaves; includes powdery mildews n12963494 genus of powdery mildews n12963628 any of various fungi of the genus Erysiphe producing powdery conidia on the host surface n12963796 large order of ascomycetous fungi usually having a dark hard perithecia with definite ostioles; in more recent classifications often divided among several orders n12964130 parasitic fungi having globose and sometimes necked or beaked perithecia n12964321 genus of fungi with black perithecia used extensively in genetic research; includes some forms with orange spore masses that cause severe damage in bakeries n12964572 fungi having carbonous perithecia with long necks n12964750 genus of fungi forming continuous hyaline spores n12964920 fungus causing Dutch elm disease n12965056 used in some classifications for the family Hypocreaceae n12965209 family of fungi having brightly colored fleshy or membranous ascocarps; sometimes placed in its own order Hypocreales n12965463 fungi parasitic upon the ovaries of various grasses n12965626 a fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid n12965951 a sclerotium or hardened mass of mycelium n12966048 any of various fungi of the family Hypocreaceae n12966193 a variety of mushroom pimple n12966290 a variety of mushroom pimple n12966386 family of fungi characterized by dark brown to black spores n12966581 type genus of Xylariaceae; fungi with perithecia in the upper part of erect black woody stromata n12966804 fungus causing black root rot in apples n12966945 the fruiting bodies of the fungi of the genus Xylaria n12967124 fungi having smooth perithecia with dark one-celled ascospores n12967281 order of fungi having asci in a disk-shaped to goblet-shaped apothecium n12967504 a fungus family of order Helotiales n12967656 type genus of the Helotiaceae n12967776 a fungus family of order Helotiales n12967955 large genus of ascomycetous fungi including various destructive plant pathogens n12968136 any fungus of the genus Sclerotinia; some causing brown rot diseases in plants n12968309 a variety of sclerotinia n12968408 an order of fungi having a peridium surrounding a gleba (sometimes placed in subclass Homobasidiomycetes) n12968658 a family of fungi or order Sclerodermatales with a single-layered peridium; includes earthballs n12968882 genus of poisonous fungi having hard-skinned fruiting bodies: false truffles n12969131 any of various fungi of the genus Scleroderma having hard-skinned subterranean fruiting bodies resembling truffles n12969425 an earthball fungus that is a dingy brownish yellow and a dark purplish interior; the peridium is covered with a pattern of small warts n12969670 an earthball with a smooth upper surface that is at first buried in sand; the top of the fruiting body opens up to form segments like the ray of an umbel n12969927 an earthball with a peridium that is firm dry and smooth when young but developing cracks when mature; pale orange-yellow when young and reddish brown at maturity n12970193 a variety of gastromycete n12970293 a variety of Podaxaceae n12970379 stalked puffballs n12970560 type genus of the Tulostomaceae n12970733 mushroom of the genus Tulostoma that resembles a puffball n12970872 an order of fungi belonging to the class Gasteromycetes; has a distinct basidiocarp with a fleshy or waxy gleba (sometimes placed in subclass Homobasidiomycetes) n12971157 a family of fungi of order Hymenogastrales having round subterranean sporophores n12971400 any of various fungi of the family Rhizopogonaceae having subterranean fruiting bodies similar to the truffle n12971624 a genus of fungi having subterranean sporophores resembling tubers n12971804 a large whitish Rhizopogon that becomes greyish brown in maturity n12971956 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Rhizopogonaceae n12972136 a fungus with a round yellow to orange fruiting body that is found on the surface of the ground or partially buried; has a distinctive sterile column extending into the spore-bearing tissue n12972414 division of fungi having sexually produced zygospores n12972629 class of fungi coextensive with subdivision Zygomycota n12972818 an order of mostly saprophytic fungi n12972966 large family of chiefly saprophytic fungi that includes many common molds destructive to food products n12973202 type genus of the Mucoraceae; genus of molds having cylindrical or pear-shaped sporangia not limited in location to points where rhizoids develop n12973443 any mold of the genus Mucor n12973541 a genus of rot-causing fungi having columnar hemispherical aerial sporangia anchored to the substrate by rhizoids n12973791 any of various rot causing fungi of the genus Rhizopus n12973937 a mold of the genus Rhizopus n12974062 fungus causing soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables and rings of dry rot around roots of sweet potatoes n12974286 coextensive with the family Entomophthoraceae n12974457 mostly parasitic lower fungi that typically develop in the bodies of insects n12974662 type genus of the Entomophthoraceae; fungi parasitic on insects n12974826 any of various slender filaments that function as roots in mosses and ferns and fungi etc n12974987 a naked mass of protoplasm having characteristics of both plants and animals; sometimes classified as protoctists n12975207 slime molds; organisms having a noncellular and multinucleate creeping vegetative phase and a propagative spore-producing stage: comprises Myxomycetes and Acrasiomycetes; in some classifications placed in the kingdom Protoctista n12975608 the class of true slime molds; essentially equivalent to the division Myxomycota n12975804 a slime mold of the class Myxomycetes n12975982 cellular slime molds; in some classifications placed in kingdom Protoctista n12976198 differing from true slime molds in being cellular and nucleate throughout the life cycle n12976389 genus of slime molds that grow on dung and decaying vegetation n12976554 any slime mold of the genus Dictostylium n12976672 a large and probably unnatural group of fungi and funguslike organisms comprising the Mastigomycota (including the Oomycetes) and Zygomycota subdivisions of the division Eumycota; a category not used in all systems n12976985 fungi in which the spores and gametes are motile; in some systems placed in the Phycomycetes group with the Zygomycota n12977296 nonphotosynthetic fungi that resemble algae and that reproduce by forming oospores; sometimes classified as protoctists n12977565 a class of mostly aquatic fungi; saprophytic or parasitic on algae or fungi or plants n12977795 simple aquatic fungi mostly saprophytic but some parasitic on higher plants or animals or fresh water fungi; sometimes placed in class Oomycetes n12978076 an aquatic fungus of genus Synchytriaceae that is parasitic on pond scum n12978232 a family of aquatic fungi of order Chytridiales n12978381 fungi that carry out asexual reproduction by thick-walled resting spores that produce zoospores upon germination; sometimes placed in class Oomycetes n12978654 a family of saprobic fungi of order Blastocladiales n12978826 a genus of fungi of the family Blastodiaceae n12978969 a fungus family of order Chytridiales n12979129 simple parasitic fungi including pond scum parasites n12979316 fungus causing potato wart disease in potato tubers n12979478 order of chiefly aquatic fungi n12979630 aquatic fungi growing chiefly on plant debris and animal remains n12979829 a fungus that attacks living fish and tadpoles and spawn causing white fungus disease: a coating of white hyphae on especially peripheral parts (as fins) n12980080 parasitic or saprobic organisms living chiefly in fresh water or moist soil n12980231 order of chiefly parasitic lower fungi: Albuginaceae and Peronosporaceae and Pythiaceae n12980478 parasitic fungi: downy mildews n12980652 genus of destructive downy mildews n12980840 any of various fungi of the family Peronosporaceae parasitic on e.g. grapes and potatoes and melons n12981086 fungus causing a serious disease in tobacco plants characterized by bluish-grey mildew on undersides of leaves n12981301 fungus causing a downy mildew on onions n12981443 fungus causing a downy mildew on growing tobacco n12981595 fungi that produce white sori resembling blisters on certain flowering plants n12981791 type genus of the Albuginaceae; fungi causing white rusts n12981954 fungus causing a disease characterized by a white powdery mass of conidia n12982103 fungi having sporangia usually borne successively and singly at the tips of branching sporangiophores n12982338 destructive root-parasitic fungi n12982468 any fungus of the genus Pythium n12982590 fungus causing damping off disease in seedlings n12982723 destructive parasitic fungi causing brown rot in plants n12982915 causes brown rot gummosis in citrus fruits n12983048 fungus causing late blight in solanaceous plants especially tomatoes and potatoes n12983217 family of fungi often causing hypertrophy in seed plants n12983404 type genus of Plasmodiophoraceae comprising minute plant parasitic fungi similar to and sometimes included among the slime molds n12983654 a fungus resembling slime mold that causes swellings or distortions of the roots of cabbages and related plants n12983873 a type of ascomycetous fungus n12983961 a type of ascomycetous fungus n12984160 a common name for a variety of Sarcosomataceae n12984267 a common name for a variety of Sarcosomataceae n12984377 a common name for a variety of Sarcosomataceae n12984489 a common name for a variety of Sarcosomataceae n12984595 a common name for a variety of Sarcosomataceae n12984699 a common name for a variety of Sarcosomataceae n12984802 small order of fungi belonging to the subdivision Ascomycota having closed underground ascocarps n12985010 family of fungi whose ascocarps resemble tubers and vary in size from that of an acorn to that of a large apple n12985236 type genus of the Tuberaceae: fungi whose fruiting bodies are typically truffles n12985420 any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe n12985629 fleshy fungi: coral fungi n12985773 a club-shaped coral fungus n12985857 any of numerous fungi of the family Clavariaceae often brightly colored that grow in often intricately branched clusters like coral n12986084 tooth fungi n12986227 a fungus of the family Hydnaceae n12986337 type genus of Hydnaceae n12986447 comprising the lichens which grow symbiotically with algae; sometimes treated as an independent group more or less coordinate with algae and fungi n12986858 category used especially in former classifications for organisms now constituting the division Lichenes n12987056 any thallophytic plant of the division Lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc. n12987423 a lichen in which the fungus component is an ascomycete n12987535 a lichen in which the fungus component is a basidiomycete n12987652 category used in some classification systems for all lichens that produce apothecia n12987834 a fungus family of the division Lichenes n12987993 type genus of Lecanoraceae; crustaceous lichens n12988158 any lichen of the genus Lecanora; some used in dyeing; some used for food n12988341 any of several Old World partially crustaceous or shrubby lecanoras that roll up and are blown about over African and Arabian deserts and used as food by people and animals n12988572 any of various lecanoras that yield the dye archil n12988703 a fungus family of division Lichenes n12988858 chiefly fruticose maritime rock-inhabiting lichens n12989007 a source of the dye archil and of litmus n12989142 a fungus family of division Lichenes n12989301 crustose lichens that are a source of the dye archil and of litmus n12989462 fruticose lichens having prostrate or erect or pendulous thalli: genera Usnea, Evernia, Ramalina, Alectoria n12989739 widely distributed lichens usually having a greyish or yellow pendulous freely branched thallus n12989938 greenish grey pendulous lichen growing on trees n12990092 lichens of the family Usneaceae having a pendulous or shrubby thallus n12990250 shrubby lichens of the family Usneaceae having a flattened thallus n12990407 lichens having dark brown erect or pendulous much-branched cylindrical thallus n12990597 any of several lichens of the genus Alectoria having a thallus consisting of filaments resembling hair n12990800 a family of lichens n12990938 type genus of Cladoniaceae; lichens characterized by a crustose thallus and capitate fruiting bodies borne on simple or branched podetia n12991184 an erect greyish branching lichen of Arctic and even some north temperate regions constituting the chief food for reindeer and caribou and sometimes being eaten by humans n12991488 a family of lichens n12991645 type genus of the Parmeliaceae; a large genus of chiefly alpine foliaceous lichens n12991837 any of several lichens of the genus Parmelia from which reddish brown or purple dyes are made n12992022 foliose lichens chiefly of northern latitudes n12992177 lichen with branched flattened partly erect thallus that grows in mountainous and Arctic regions; used as a medicine or food for humans and livestock; a source of glycerol n12992464 the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants n12992868 an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia n12994475 a small club-shaped structure typically bearing four basidiospores at the ends of minute projections; unique to basidiomycetes n12994711 special cell constituting the base of the basidium in various fungi especially of the order Tremellales n12994892 the basidium of various fungi n12994979 true fungi; eukaryotic heterotrophic walled organisms; distinguished from Myxomycota (funguslike slime molds): comprises subdivisions Mastigomycotina; Zygomycotina; Ascomycotina; Basidiomycotina; Deuteromycotina (imperfect fungi) n12995435 category used in some classifications: coextensive with division Eumycota n12995601 any of numerous fungi of the division Eumycota n12995724 large and heterogeneous form division of fungi comprising forms for which no sexually reproductive stage is known n12996068 form class; coextensive with subdivision Deuteromycota n12996225 comprises fungi bearing the spores on a basidium; includes Gasteromycetes (puffballs) and Tiliomycetes comprising the orders Ustilaginales (smuts) and Uredinales (rusts) and Hymenomycetes (mushrooms, toadstools, agarics and bracket fungi); in some classification systems considered a division of kingdom Fungi n12996841 large class of higher fungi coextensive with subdivision Basidiomycota n12997128 category used in some classification systems for various basidiomycetous fungi including e.g. mushrooms and puffballs which are usually placed in the classes Gasteromycetes and Hymenomycetes n12997432 category used in some classification systems for various basidiomycetous fungi including rusts and smuts n12997654 any of various fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota n12997919 any of various fleshy fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota consisting of a cap at the end of a stem arising from an underground mycelium n12998130 used in some classifications; usually coextensive with order Agaricales: mushrooms; toadstools; agarics; bracket fungi n12998349 typical gilled mushrooms belonging to the subdivision Basidiomycota n12998815 a saprophytic fungus of the order Agaricales having an umbrellalike cap with gills on the underside n13000372 large family including many familiar mushrooms n13000668 type genus of Agaricaceae; gill fungi having brown spores and including several edible species n13000891 mushrooms and related fleshy fungi (including toadstools, puffballs, morels, coral fungi, etc.) n13001041 common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool) n13001206 common name for an inedible or poisonous agaric (contrasting with the edible mushroom) n13001366 coarse edible mushroom with a hollow stem and a broad white cap n13001529 common edible mushroom found naturally in moist open soil; the cultivated mushroom of commerce n13001743 a genus of fungus belonging to the family Tricholomataceae n13001930 edible east Asian mushroom having a golden or dark brown to blackish cap and an inedible stipe n13002209 a fungus with a scaly cap and white flesh and a ring on the stalk (with scales below the ring); odor reminiscent of licorice n13002433 genus of widely distributed agarics that have white spores and are poisonous with few exceptions n13002750 widely distributed edible mushroom resembling the fly agaric n13002925 agaric often confused with the death cup n13003061 poisonous (but rarely fatal) woodland fungus having a scarlet cap with white warts and white gills n13003254 extremely poisonous usually white fungus with a prominent cup-shaped base; differs from edible Agaricus only in its white gills n13003522 yellowish edible agaric that usually turns red when touched n13003712 fungus similar to Amanita phalloides n13003846 a mushroom of the genus Amanita n13003974 a type of slime mushroom n13004065 a type of slime mushroom n13004160 a well-known genus of fungus; has funnel-shaped fruiting body; includes the chanterelles n13004423 widely distributed edible mushroom rich yellow in color with a smooth cap and a pleasant apricot aroma n13004640 a mildly poisonous fungus with a fruiting body shaped like a hollow trumpet n13004826 an edible agaric with a brown fruiting body that is often compound n13004992 mushroom with a distinctive pink to vermillion fruiting body n13005166 a genus of fungi with a depressed disc in the cap n13005329 a large poisonous agaric with orange caps and narrow clustered stalks; the gills are luminescent n13005568 genus of black-spotted agarics in which the cap breaks down at maturity into an inky fluid; sometimes placed in its own family Coprinaceae n13005835 used in some classifications for the genus Coprinus n13005984 having a cap that melts into an inky fluid after spores have matured n13006171 common edible mushroom having an elongated shaggy white cap and black spores n13006377 large genus of agarics that have white spore and contain a white or milky juice when cut or broken; includes both edible and poisonous species n13006631 edible mushroom n13006741 chiefly small mushrooms with white spores n13006894 mushroom that grows in a fairy ring n13007034 a ring of fungi marking the periphery of the perennial underground growth of the mycelium n13007195 agarics with white spores and caps having an eccentric stem; an important mushroom of Japan n13007417 edible agaric with a soft greyish cap growing in shelving masses on dead wood n13007629 red luminescent mushroom of Europe n13007770 genus of gilled agarics of Europe and North America having brown spores and an annulus; grows on open ground or decaying wood n13008157 a fungus with a smooth orange cap and yellow gills and pale yellow stalk n13008315 a beautiful yellow gilled fungus found from Alaska south along the coast n13008485 a large fungus with whitish scales on the cap and remnants of the veil hanging from the cap; the stalk is thick and hard n13008689 a fungus with a yellow cap covered with fine scales as is the stalk n13008839 a fungus that grows in clusters on the ground; cap is brownish orange with a surface that is smooth and slightly sticky; whitish gills and a cylindrical brown stalk n13009085 one of the most important fungi cultivated in Japan n13009244 a gilled fungus having yellow slimy caps with conspicuous tawny scales on the caps and stalks n13009429 a gilled fungus with a cap and stalk that are conspicuously scaly with upright scales; gills develop a greenish tinge with age n13009656 a pale buff fungus with tawny scales n13009780 large genus of fungi with stout stems and white spores and neither annulus nor volva; brittle caps of red or purple or yellow or green or blue; differs from genus Lactarius in lacking milky juice n13010064 used in some classification systems for the genus Russula n13010219 sometimes included in family Agaricaceae n13010401 genus of gill fungi with brown spores that is closely related to Agaricus; here placed in its own family Strophariaceae n13010694 a gilled fungus with a long stalk and a yellow slimy cap from which fragments of the broken veil hang; gills are initially white but become dark brown as spores are released n13010951 a gilled fungus with a large slimy purple or olive cap; gills become purple with age; the stalk is long and richly decorated with pieces of the white sheath that extends up to a ring n13011221 a large gilled fungus with a broad cap and a long stalk; the cap is dark brown; the white gills turn dark purplish brown with age; edible and choice n13011461 an organ shaped like a helmet; usually a vaulted and enlarged petal as in Aconitum n13011595 a basidiomycete with gills n13011679 any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus n13011856 a family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales n13012030 agarics with pink spores but lacking both volva and annulus (includes some that are poisonous) n13012253 a deadly poisonous agaric; a large cap that is first white (livid or lead-colored) and then turns yellowish or tan n13012469 an agaric with a dark brown conical cap; fruits in early spring n13012613 a family of fungi having free gills and a cap that is cleanly separable from the stalk n13012835 a genus of fungus belonging to the family Lepiotaceae n13012973 a poisonous agaric with a fibrillose cap and brown scales on a white ground color; cap can reach a diameter of 30 cm; often forms `fairy rings' n13013187 agarics with white spores that includes several edible and poisonous mushrooms: parasol mushrooms n13013534 any fungus of the genus Lepiota n13013764 edible long-stalked mushroom with white flesh and gills and spores; found in open woodlands in autumn n13013965 an agaric regarded as poisonous n13014097 an agaric with greyish white fruiting body and gills that change from pink to dingy red n13014265 an agaric with a large cap with brown scales and a thick stalk n13014409 an agaric with a pallid cap and a stalk that is enlarged near the base n13014581 an agaric with a relatively small pink to red cap and white gills and stalk n13014741 an agaric with a ragged stalk and a soft floccose cap n13014879 a white agaric that tends to cluster and has a club-shaped base n13015040 fungi having leathery or membranous sporophores n13015229 genus of fungi having simple smooth sporophores; some are parasitic on wood or economic crops; some species formerly placed in form genus Rhizoctinia n13015509 fungus causing pink disease in citrus and coffee and rubber trees etc n13015688 fungus causing bottom rot in lettuce n13015826 genus of fungi having the hymenium in the form of a crust; some species formerly placed in form genus Rhizoctinia n13016076 fungus causing a disease in potatoes characterized by black scurfy spots on the tubers n13016289 fungus causing a disease in coffee and some other tropical plants n13016457 a family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales n13016749 agarics with white spores and a fleshy stalk and notched gills; of various colors both edible and inedible n13017102 edible agaric that is pale lilac when young; has a smooth moist cap n13017240 an edible agaric that fruits in great clusters (especially in sandy soil under cottonwood trees) n13017439 a mildly poisonous agaric with a viscid reddish brown cap and white gills and stalk n13017610 an agaric with a cap that is coated with dark fibrils in the center and has yellowish margins n13017789 an edible agaric with yellow gills and a viscid yellow cap that has a brownish center n13017979 a poisonous white agaric n13018088 a poisonous agaric having a pale cap with fine grey fibrils n13018232 an agaric with a cap that is densely covered with reddish fibrils and pale gills and stalk n13018407 an orange tan agaric whose gills become brown by maturity; has a strong odor and taste n13018579 a family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales n13018749 agarics having pink spores and a distinct volva n13018906 a parasite on various trees n13019017 a family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales n13019202 a large genus of fungi belonging to the family Pluteaceae; the shape of the cap resembles a roof; often abundant early in the summer n13019496 an agaric with a brilliant scarlet cap and a slender stalk n13019643 an edible agaric found in piles of hardwood sawdust; the caps are black and coarsely wrinkled n13019835 a small edible agaric with a slender stalk; usually found on rotting hardwoods n13020011 an important genus of mushrooms in the Orient n13020191 small tropical and subtropical edible mushroom having a white cap and long stem; an expensive delicacy in China and other Asian countries where it is grown commercially n13020481 a mushroom with a dry yellowish to white fibrillose cap n13020623 a genus of agarics with white to pale yellow spore deposits and fleshy stalks centrally attached to the cap and closely attached gills n13020964 an agaric with a flat cap that is greyish or yellowish brown with pallid gills and a stalk that bulges toward the base n13021166 a small poisonous agaric; has a dry white cap with crowded gills and a short stalk n13021332 a fungus with a cap that is creamy grey when young and turns brown with age and a whitish stalk that stains yellow when handled n13021543 a large white agaric; edible but not palatable n13021689 an edible agaric with large silky white caps and thick stalks n13021867 an edible white agaric that fruits in dense clusters; the gills are narrow and crowded and the stalk is fleshy and unpolished n13022078 a genus of agarics n13022210 an edible agaric that is available in early spring or late fall when few other mushrooms are; has a viscid smooth orange to brown cap and a velvety stalk that turns black in maturity and pallid gills; often occur in clusters n13022538 any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus n13022709 the vegetative part of a fungus consisting of a mass of branching threadlike hyphae n13022903 compact usually dark-colored mass of hardened mycelium constituting a vegetative food-storage body in various true fungi; detaches when mature and can give rise to new growth n13023134 any of various ascomycetous fungi in which the spores are formed in a sac or ascus n13023292 a large subdivision of Eumycota including Hemiascomycetes and Plectomycetes and Pyrenomycetes and Discomycetes; sac fungi; in some classification systems considered a division of the kingdom Fungi n13023783 large class of higher fungi coextensive with division Ascomycota: sac fungi n13024012 any fungus of the class Ascomycetes (or subdivision Ascomycota) in which the spores are formed inside an ascus n13024348 category not used in many classification systems n13024500 any of various mushrooms of the class Ascomycetes n13024653 a variety of grainy club mushrooms n13024763 class of fungi in which no ascocarps are formed: yeasts and some plant parasites n13024967 fungi having a zygote or a single cell developing directly into an ascus n13025197 family of fungi comprising the typical yeasts: reproduce by budding and ferment carbohydrates n13025421 single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by budding; used to ferment carbohydrates n13025647 any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division n13025854 used as a leaven in baking and brewing n13026015 used in making wine n13026146 a family of fungi belonging to order Endomycetales n13026339 type and only genus of Schizosaccharomycetaceae; comprises the fission yeasts n13026529 class of fungi in which the fruiting body is a cleistothecium (it releases spores only on decay or disintegration) n13026763 order of fungi having a closed ascocarp (cleistothecium) with the asci scattered rather than gathered in a hymenium n13027049 a genus of fungi belonging to the order Eurotiales n13027190 family of fungi including some common molds n13027375 genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals n13027557 a mold causing aspergillosis in birds and man n13027670 genus of fungi having spherical brown perithecia and some conidia borne in chains; cause root rot n13027879 fungus causing brown root rot in plants of the pea and potato and cucumber families n13028070 class of fungi in which the fruiting body is a perithecium; includes powdery mildews and ergot and Neurospora n13028337 a large and taxonomically difficult group of Ascomycetes in which the fleshy fruiting body is disklike or cup-shaped n13028611 any fungus that is a member of the subclass Discomycetes n13028937 a discomycete that develops in clusters of slippery rubbery gelatinous fruiting bodies that are dingy yellow to tan in color n13029122 a discomycete that is 3-8 cm high with an orange to yellow fertile portion and white or pinkish stalks often half in and half out of the water n13029326 a discomycete that is a harbinger of spring; the fruiting body is thin and tough and saucer-shaped (about the size of quarter to a half dollar) with a deep bright red upper surface and a whitish exterior n13029610 an early spring variety of discomycete with yellow to orange yellow lining of the cup n13029760 a discomycete with bright orange cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting bodies and pale orange exteriors n13029946 order of mostly saprophytic fungi having cup-shaped ascocarps n13030157 large family comprising many typical cup fungi n13030337 apothecium of a fungus of the family Pezizaceae n13030438 type genus of the Pezizaceae: a variety of cup fungus n13030616 a discomycetous fungus of the genus Peziza; the fragile fruiting body is a ghostly white but stains yellow when broken; favors strongly alkaline habitats n13030852 a scarlet European fungus with cup-shaped ascocarp n13031007 genus of fungi in the family Pezizaceae closely related to and often included in genus Peziza n13031193 an urn-shaped discomycete with a nearly black interior n13031323 the cup-shaped fruiting body of this discomycete has a jellylike interior and a short stalk n13031474 the fruiting bodies of this discomycete have a firm texture and long retain their cup shape; the pale brown interior blends with the color of dead leaves n13031690 a family of edible fungi including the true morels n13031956 genus of edible fungi: morel n13032115 any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap n13032381 an edible and choice morel with a globular to elongate head with an irregular pattern of pits and ridges n13032618 an edible morel with a cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting body can be up to 20 cm wide; the fertile surface inside the cup has wrinkles radiating from the center; can be easily confused with inedible mushrooms n13032923 a morel whose fertile portion resembles a bell and is attached to the stipe only at the top n13033134 resembles a thimble on a finger; the surface of the fertile portion is folded into wrinkles that extend from the top down; fruiting begins in spring before the leaves are out on the trees n13033396 a morel with a fertile portion that has a relatively smooth surface; the stalk is fragile n13033577 a morel whose pitted fertile body is attached to the stalk with little free skirt around it; the fertile body is grey when young and black in old age n13033879 a delicious morel with a conic fertile portion having deep and irregular pits n13034062 a morel with the ridged and pitted fertile portion attached to the stipe for about half its length n13034277 family of fungi belonging to the order Pezizales n13034431 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Sarcoscyphaceae n13034555 a fungus composed of several apothecia that look like elongated rabbit ears; the sterile surface is dark brown and warty; the fertile surface is smooth and pinkish orange n13034788 a fungus with a long solid stalk embedded in soil and a yellow-brown head shaped like a cauliflower n13034953 family of false morels or lorchels; some are edible and some are poisonous n13035241 a fungus of the family Helvellaceae n13035389 a large fungus of the family Helvellaceae n13035521 type genus of the Helvellaceae n13035707 any fungus of the genus Helvella having the ascocarps stalked or pleated or often in folds n13035925 a helvella with a saddle-shaped fertile part and creamy color; the stalk is fluted and pitted n13036116 a helvella with a cup-shaped fertile body having a brown interior; the stalk is creamy white and heavily ribbed n13036312 a helvella with an irregularly convoluted cap that is dark brown when young and becomes dull grey with age; the lower surface of the cap is smooth and pale grey; the stalk is thick and deeply fluted n13036592 a genus of fungi of the family Helvellaceae with a cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting body and ornamented spores n13036804 any fungus of the genus Discina n13036907 a discina with a flat or saucer-shaped fertile body that is brown on the upper surface; has a short stalk; not recommended for eating n13037124 a genus of fungi of the family Helvellaceae with a fertile portion that is tan to brown n13037406 any fungus of the genus Gyromitra n13037585 a gyromitra with a brown puffed up fertile part and a thick fluted stalk; found under conifers in California n13037805 a gyromitra with a brown puffed up fertile part and a rosy pink fluted stalk and smooth round spores; found on hardwood slash east of the Great Plains n13038068 a poisonous gyromitra; the surface of the fertile body is smooth at first and becomes progressively undulating and wrinkled (but never truly pitted); color varies from dull yellow to brown n13038376 a poisonous fungus; saddle-shaped and dull yellow to brown fertile part is relatively even n13038577 a lorchel with deep brownish red fertile part and white stalk n13038744 a gyromitra with a large irregular stalk and fertile part that is yellow to brown and wrinkled; has early fruiting time n13038944 fungi in which the hymenium is enclosed until after spores have matured: puffballs; earth stars; stinkhorn fungi n13039349 any fungus of the class Gasteromycetes n13039553 order of fungi comprising the stinkhorns and related forms whose mature hymenium is slimy and fetid; sometimes placed in subclass Homobasidiomycetes n13039870 a family of fungi belonging to the order Phallales and comprising the true stinkhorns n13040108 genus of fungi having the cap or pileus hanging free around the stem n13040303 any of various ill-smelling brown-capped fungi of the order Phallales; "the foul smell of the stinkhorn attracts insects that carry the spores away on their feet" n13040629 a common fungus formerly used in preparing a salve for rheumatism n13040796 this stinkhorn has a cap with a granulose surface at the apex and smells like decaying flesh n13040971 closely related to genus Phallus distinguished by an indusium hanging like a skirt from below the pileus n13041172 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Phallaceae n13041312 a stinkhorn having a stalk without a cap; the slimy gleba is simply plastered on its surface near the apex where winged insects can find it n13041548 an order of fungi belonging to the class Gasteromycetes n13041725 a family of fungi belonging to the order Tulostomatales n13041943 a gasteromycete with a leathery stalk and a fruiting body that is globose and has a pale yellow spore case n13042134 a gasteromycete with a leathery stalk and a fruiting body this globose and has a red spore case n13042316 a gasteromycete with a leathery stalk and a fruiting body with a thin gelatinous spore case and elliptical spores n13042514 family of fleshy fungi resembling stinkhorns n13042694 type genus of the Clathraceae n13042814 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Clathraceae n13042982 a stinkhorn of genus Pseudocolus; the fruiting body first resembles a small puffball that soon splits open to form a stalk with tapering arms that arch and taper to a common point n13043264 small order of basidiomycetous fungi having fleshy often globose fruiting bodies; includes puffballs and earthstars n13043516 a fungus family belonging to the order Lycoperdales; includes puffballs n13043746 genus of fungi whose fruiting body tapers toward a base consisting of spongy mycelium n13043926 any of various fungi of the family Lycoperdaceae whose round fruiting body discharges a cloud of spores when mature n13044149 genus of puffballs having outer casings whose upper parts break at maturity into angular pieces to expose the spores n13044375 huge edible puffball up to 2 feet diameter and 25 pounds in weight n13044541 a family of earthstar fungi belonging to the order Lycoperdales n13044778 any fungus of the family Geastraceae; in form suggesting a puffball whose outer peridium splits into the shape of a star n13045027 type genus of Geastraceae; fungi whose outer peridium when dry splits into starlike segments n13045210 an earthstar with a bluish spore sac and a purplish brown gleba; at maturity the outer layer splits into rays that bend backward and elevate the spore sac n13045429 a genus of fungus belonging to the family Geastraceae n13045594 a fungus similar to an earthstar except that it does not open up; the spore mass is brown at maturity with a column of sterile tissue extending up into it n13045834 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Geastraceae n13045975 the largest earthstar; the fruiting body can measure 15 cm across when the rays are expanded n13046130 a common species of earthstar widely distributed in sandy soil; the gleba is a pale tan n13046285 small order of basidiomycetous fungi comprising families Nidulariaceae and Sphaerobolaceae n13046512 bird's-nest fungi n13046669 any of various fungi of the family Nidulariaceae having a cup-shaped body containing several egg-shaped structure enclosing the spores n13046887 type genus of the Nidulariaceae n13047011 monotypic family of fungi in which the more or less spherical gleba is forcibly ejected at maturity n13047216 an order of fungi belonging to the class Gasteromycetes n13047385 a family of fungi that have a stalk and cap and a wrinkled mass of tissue (the gleba) where spores are produced; are often dismissed as misshapen forms of other fungi n13047706 a genus of fungi of the family Secotiaceae n13047862 a species of Gastrocybe fungus that has a conic cap and a thin stalk; at first the stalk is upright but as it matures the stalk bends over and then downward; the cap then gelatinizes and a slimy mass containing the spores falls to the ground as the stalk collapses n13048212 a stout-stemmed genus of fungus belonging to the family Secotiaceae having fruiting bodies that never expand completely n13048447 a small fungus with a fragile cap that cracks to expose the white context and a white stalk that is practically enclosed by the cap n13048666 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Secotiaceae; they resemble boletes but the spores are not discharged from the basidium n13048932 a dingy yellow brown fungus with a rough stalk that superficially resembles a bolete n13049105 a fungus with a cap that can vary from red to dark brown; superficially resembles a bolete n13049285 includes chiefly saprophytic fungi typically with shelflike bodies; sometimes placed in class Hymenomycetes or included in Agaricales n13049561 fungi that become corky or woody with age, often forming shelflike growths on trees n13049953 woody pore fungi; any fungus of the family Polyporaceae or family Boletaceae having the spore-bearing surface within tubes or pores; the fruiting bodies are usually woody at maturity and persistent n13050397 a woody fungus that forms shelflike sporophores on tree trunks and wood structures n13050555 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Polyporaceae n13050705 a rare fungus having a large (up to 14 inches wide) yellow fruiting body with multiple individual caps and a broad central stalk and a fragrant odor n13050940 a fungus with a whitish often circular cap and a white pore surface and small pores and a white central stalk; found under conifers; edible but not popular n13051196 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Polyporaceae n13051346 a gilled polypore with a large cap (up to 15 inches in diameter) and a broad stalk; edible when young and tender n13051546 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Polyporaceae n13051694 a woody pore fungus with a dark brown to red brown cap and spore surface and small pores n13051866 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Polyporaceae n13052014 a pore fungus with a whitish cottony soft cap found on conifer logs in forests at high elevation in the western United States and adjacent Canada n13052248 a fungus with a whitish kidney-shaped cap and elongated pores; causes white rot in dead hardwoods n13052431 type genus of the Polyporaceae; includes important pathogens of e.g. birches and conifers n13052670 large greyish-brown edible fungus forming a mass of overlapping caps that somewhat resembles a hen at the base of trees n13052931 a fungus with a lateral stalk (when there is a stalk) and a scaly cap that becomes nearly black in maturity; widely distributed in the northern hemisphere n13053187 a family of fungi closely related to the family Polyporaceae except that the tubes on the undersurface of the cap are separate from each other n13053450 fungi having each pore separate though crowded n13053608 a popular edible fungus with a cap the color of liver or raw meat; abundant in southeastern United States n13053816 genus of bracket fungi forming corky or woody perennial shelflike sporophores often of large size; includes some that cause destructive heartrot in trees n13054073 fungus used in the preparation of punk for fuses n13054211 family of fleshy fungi having the germ pores easily separating from the cup and often from each other n13054560 any fungus of the family Boletaceae n13055009 type genus of Boletaceae; genus of soft early-decaying pore fungi; some poisonous and some edible n13055423 a fungus convex cap and a dingy yellow under surface and a dry stalk n13055577 an edible and choice fungus; has a convex cap that is slightly viscid when fresh and moist but soon dries and a thick bulbous tan stalk n13055792 a fungus with a red cap and a red coarsely reticulate stalk n13055949 a poisonous fungus with a dingy yellow cap and orange red undersurface and a cylindrical reticulate stalk n13056135 a fungus that is edible when young and fresh; has a dark brown convex cap with a yellow to greenish under surface and reddish stalk n13056349 a fungus that has an off-white cap when it is young but later becomes dingy brown and a stalk of the same color; the under surface of the cap (the tubes) a pale greenish yellow n13056607 a beautiful but poisonous bolete; has a brown cap with a scarlet pore surface and a thick reticulate stalk n13056799 an edible fungus with a broadly convex blackish brown cap and a pore surface that is yellow when young and darkens with age; stalk is thick and enlarges toward the base n13057054 a fungus with a rusty red cap and a white pore surface that becomes yellow with age and a pale yellow stalk n13057242 a fungus with a velvety stalk and usually a dingy brown cap; injured areas turn blue instantly n13057422 an edible (but not choice) fungus found on soil under hardwoods; has a dry convex cap with whitish under surface and a reticulate stalk n13057639 an edible and choice fungus that has a brown cap with greenish yellow under surface and a stalk that become dull red with age n13057845 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae n13058037 an edible fungus with a pinkish purple cap and stalk and a pore surface that is yellow with large angular pores that become like gills in maturity n13058272 an edible fungus with a broadly convex brown cap and a whitish pore surface and stalk n13058447 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae n13058608 an edible fungus with a dark reddish brown cap and a wide light tan stalk that expands toward the base n13058796 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae n13058963 a fungus with a broadly convex brown cap and pores that extend part way down the stalk n13059139 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae n13059298 a short squat edible fungus with a reddish brown cap and white stalk; fruits under pines in the spring n13059485 fungi similar to Boletus but with a shaggy scaly cap n13059657 edible mild-tasting mushroom found in coniferous woodlands of eastern North America n13059852 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae n13060017 a fungus with a long coarsely shaggy reticulate stalk and a rimose areolate cap surface n13060190 any fungus of the order Tremellales or Auriculariales whose fruiting body is jellylike in consistency when fresh n13060451 fungi varying from gelatinous to waxy or even horny in texture; most are saprophytic n13060689 a family of basidiomycetous fungi of the order Tremellales that have the basidium divided longitudinally n13060912 fungi with yellowish gelatinous sporophores having convolutions resembling those of the brain n13061172 popular in China and Japan and Taiwan; gelatinous mushrooms; most are dried n13061348 a yellow jelly fungus n13061471 a jelly fungus with a fruiting body 5-15 cm broad and gelatinous in consistency; resembles a bunch of leaf lettuce; mostly water and brownish in color n13061704 a jelly fungus with an erect whitish fruiting body and a highly variable shape (sometimes resembling coral fungi) n13061921 coextensive with the family Auriculariaceae; sometimes included in the order Tremellales n13062112 fungi having gelatinous sporophores n13062272 type genus of the Auriculariaceae n13062421 widely distributed edible fungus shaped like a human ear and growing on decaying wood n13062630 a family of basidiomycetous fungi belonging to the order Tremellales having a bifurcate basidium that lacks septa n13062868 type genus of the Dacrymycetaceae: fungi with a bifurcate basidium that lacks septa n13063046 rust fungi: parasitic fungi causing rust in plants; sometimes placed in n13063269 any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants n13063514 fruiting body of some rust fungi bearing chains of aeciospores n13063666 spore of a rust fungus formed in an aecium n13063784 rust fungi n13063936 rusts having sessile one-celled teliospores in a single layer n13064111 fungus causing flax rust n13064247 rust fungi having aecia produced in raised or swollen sori and teliospores borne in waxy columns n13064457 fungus causing white pine blister rust and having a complex life cycle requiring a plant of genus Ribes as alternate host n13064678 large important family of rust fungi n13064852 type genus of the Pucciniaceae; a large genus of parasitic fungi including many that are destructive to various economic plants n13065089 rust fungus that attacks wheat n13065215 genus of fungi that produce galls on cedars and other conifers of genera Juniperus and Libocedrus and causes rust spots on apples and pears and other plants of family Rosaceae n13065514 rust fungus causing rust spots on apples and pears etc n13065702 category used in some systems to comprise the two orders Ustilaginales (smuts) and Uredinales (rusts) n13065902 parasitic fungi causing smuts; sometimes placed in class Tiliomycetes n13066129 any fungus of the order Ustilaginales n13066448 a smut fungus causing a smut disease of grains in which the spore masses are covered or held together by the grain membranes n13066631 a fungus family of loose smuts n13066803 type genus of the Ustilaginaceae; genus comprising the loose smuts n13066979 a smut fungus of the genus Ustilago causing a smut disease of grains in which the entire head is transformed into a dusty mass of spores n13067191 a smut fungus attacking Indian corn n13067330 a common smut attacking Indian corn causing greyish white swellings that rupture to expose a black spore mass n13067532 genus of smut fungus n13067672 smut fungus attacking heads of corn or sorghum and causing a covered smut n13067845 a family of smut fungi having a simple promycelium bearing the spores in an apical cluster n13068073 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae n13068255 fungus that destroys kernels of wheat by replacing them with greasy masses of smelly spores n13068434 similar to Tilletia caries n13068565 a genus of smut fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae n13068735 smut fungus causing blackish blisters on scales and leaves of onions; especially destructive to seedlings n13068917 a smut fungus causing a smut in cereals and other grasses that chiefly affects leaves and stems and is characterized chains of sori within the plant tissue that later rupture releasing black masses of spores n13069224 fungus affecting leaves and stems of wheat n13069348 a family of fungi belonging to the subdivision Basidiomycota n13069535 type genus of Septobasidiaceae: smooth shelf fungi usually having a well-developed sometimes thick-walled hypobasidium n13069773 fungus that frequently encircles twigs and branches of various trees especially citrus trees in southern United States n13070003 a family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales; the gills of these fungi have a clean waxy appearance n13070308 any fungus of the family Hygrophoraceae having gills that are more or less waxy in appearance n13070708 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae n13070875 a fungus having an acutely conic cap and dry stalks n13071029 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae n13071371 a fungus with a white convex cap and arcuate white gills and a stalk that tapers toward the base n13071553 a fungus with a broadly convex cap that is cream color with a tint of blue over the margin; waxy gills are bluish green to blue-grey; a short stalk tapers abruptly at the base n13071815 a fungus with a drab squamulose cap and grey-brown squamules over the white background of the stalk and waxy grey-white gills n13072031 a fungus with a slightly viscid cap; cap and gills are reddish brown and the stalk is grey n13072209 a grey fungus frequently found near melting snow banks n13072350 a fungus with a viscid purplish red cap and stalk; found under spruce and other conifers n13072528 an edible fungus with a reddish cap and close pale gills and dry stalk; found under hardwoods n13072706 an edible fungus with a large white cap and a dry stalk and white gills n13072863 a fungus having a brownish sticky cap with a white margin and white gills and an odor of raw potatoes n13073055 a small fungus with orange cap and yellow gills found in sphagnum bogs n13073211 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae n13073380 a small grey-brown fungus with an unpleasant odor of mothballs n13073526 a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae n13073703 a fungus with a small brown convex cap with a depressed disc; waxy wine-colored gills and a brown stalk; fruits in or near melting snow banks in the western mountains of North America n13073979 a cobwebby partial veil consisting of silky fibrils n13074084 a family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales n13074277 the largest genus in the Agaricales; agarics having rusty spores and prominent cortinae (cobwebby partial veils) n13074619 a fungus with large tawny caps and pale cinnamon gills and a red band of veil around the stalk; usually found near birch trees n13074814 an edible fungus with a slimy viscid cap that is initially yellow but turns olive and then tawny; flesh is lavender n13075020 a fungus with a viscid wrinkled tawny cap; the stalk has a basal bulb that diminishes as the stalk elongates; the gills are dark violet at first but soon turn brown n13075272 a poisonous fungus with a bright yellow brown cap and a long cinnamon colored stalk n13075441 a fungus with a reddish purple cap having a smooth slimy surface; close violet gills; all parts stain dark purple when bruised n13075684 a fungus with a dry brown cap and rusty red gills and a yellowish stalk n13075847 a fungus with a sticky lavender cap and stalk that whitish above and covered with a silky lavender sheath n13076041 a fungus that is violet overall with a squamulose cap n13076181 a genus of fungus characterized by the orange color of the spore deposit n13076405 a fungus with a brownish orange fruiting body and a ring near the top of the stalk; the taste is bitter and the flesh contains psilocybin and psilocin n13076643 a poisonous fungus with a dry cap and a cortina that does not leave much of a ring on the robust stalk n13076831 a giant fungus of the Pacific Northwest; has a very thick stalk and the cortina leaves a ring high up on the stalk n13077033 a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter n13077295 a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter n13077479 order of imperfect fungi lacking conidiophores of having conidiophores that are superficial and not enclosed in a pycnidium n13077811 genus of imperfect fungi having conidia borne singly at the apex of whorled branchlets; cause wilt diseases n13078021 a fungus of the genus Verticillium n13078133 family of imperfect fungi having white or brightly colored hyphae and spores that are produced directly on the mycelium and not aggregated in fruiting bodies n13078483 a genus of fungus of the family Moniliaceae; causes ringworm and favus n13078652 a genus of fungus of the family Moniliaceae; causes ringworm n13078809 genus of parasitic yeastlike imperfect fungi having spherical or oval conidia in branched chains; some species usually placed in other genera especially genus Candida n13079073 any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Monilia n13079203 a genus of yeastlike imperfect fungi; sometimes included in genus Monilia of the family Moniliaceae n13079419 any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Candida n13079567 a parasitic fungus that can infect the mouth or the skin or the intestines or the vagina n13079775 form genus of imperfect fungi lacking pigment in the spores and conidiophores n13079953 genus of fungi commonly growing as green or blue molds on decaying food; used in making cheese and as a source of penicillin n13080174 genus of pathogenic yeastlike fungi n13080306 any of various yeastlike budding fungi of the genus Blastomyces; cause disease in humans and other animals n13080471 family of imperfect mushrooms having dark-colored hyphae or conidia n13080674 form genus of imperfect fungi that are leaf parasites with long slender spores n13080866 fungus causing yellow spot (a sugarcane disease in Australia) n13081050 genus of imperfect fungi causing plant diseases like smut n13081229 fungus causing green smut in rice n13081369 large family of mainly saprophytic imperfect fungi n13081565 type genus of the Tuberculariaceae; fungi with nodules of red or pink conidia; some cause diebacks of woody plants n13081778 a form genus of mostly plant parasites some of which cause dry rot; in humans a species can cause inflammation of cornea leading to blindness n13081999 a fungus causing dry rot n13082077 order of imperfect fungi having no known spore stage n13082293 form genus of imperfect fungi some species of which are now placed in genera Pellicularia and Corticium because their perfect stages have been found n13082568 any fungus now or formerly belonging to the form genus Rhizoctinia n13082711 form genus of imperfect fungi n13082829 form genus of sterile imperfect fungi; many form sclerotia; some cause sclerotium disease in plants n13083023 any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes n13083306 any of a variety of plants usually grown especially in a flower or herb garden n13083461 an ornamental plant suitable for planting in a flowerbed n13083586 green plant having a vascular system: ferns, gymnosperms, angiosperms n13084184 a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs n13084479 organisms without vascular tissue: e.g. algae, lichens, fungi, mosses n13084633 an organism or species surviving as a remnant of an otherwise extinct flora or fauna in an environment much changed from that in which it originated n13084834 a variety of a plant developed from a natural species and maintained under cultivation n13084993 plants that are grown for their produce n13085113 any plant that crowds out cultivated plants n13085747 usually used in combination: `liverwort'; `milkwort'; `whorlywort' n13085864 the yield from plants in a single growing season n13086063 a readily salable crop that is grown and gathered for the market (as vegetables or cotton or tobacco) n13086220 a crop that grows quickly (e.g. lettuce) and can be planted between two regular crops grown in successive seasons or between two rows of crops in the same season n13086438 crop planted to prevent soil erosion and provide green manure n13086556 a crop (other than fruits or vegetables) that is grown for agricultural purposes; "cotton, hay, and grain are field crops" n13086753 the yield of fruit; "a tree highly recommended for its fruitage" n13086908 any part of a plant or fungus n13087625 a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus n13088096 a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ n13088460 (botany) a natural swelling or enlargement: at the base of the stalk or seta in certain mosses or on the cone scale of certain conifers n13088688 (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid n13088858 (botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin n13088989 small rounded wartlike protuberance on a plant n13089135 tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers n13089246 an organ specialized for producing spores n13089419 a stiff sharp-pointed plant process n13089526 a tapering point n13089631 a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf n13089902 a barbed spine or bristle (often tufted on cacti) n13090018 a thorny stem or twig n13090091 filamentous hairlike growth on a plant; "peach fuzz" n13090248 a multicellular hair in plants like the stinging nettle that expels an irritating fluid n13090395 (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds) n13090594 a tuft or growth of hairs or bristles on certain plants such as iris or grasses n13090743 slender bristlelike appendage found on the bracts of grasses n13090871 fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelopes the seed n13091057 a continuous tube formed by a row of elongated cells lacking intervening end walls n13091227 a plant duct containing latex n13091312 the male sex organ of spore-producing plants; produces antherozoids; equivalent to the anther in flowers n13091492 gametophore bearing antheridia as in certain mosses and liverworts n13091620 leaf in ferns and mosses that bears the sporangia n13091774 organ containing or producing spores n13091982 stalk bearing one or more sporangia n13092078 saclike structure in which ascospores are formed through sexual reproduction of ascomycetes n13092240 sexually produced fungal spore formed within an ascus n13092385 one of a string of thick walled vegetative resting cells formed by some algae and fungi n13092548 a body that resembles a spore but is not an endospore; produced by some bacteria n13092722 a case or sheath especially a pollen sac or moss capsule n13092836 a sterile simple or branched filament or hair borne among sporangia; may be pointed or clubbed n13092987 a sporangium that arises from a group of epidermal cells n13093102 a sporangium formed from a single epidermal cell; characteristic of the Filicales or of almost all modern ferns n13093275 a sporangium containing four asexual spores n13093380 a spore-bearing branch or organ: the part of the thallus of a sporophyte that develops spores; in ferns and mosses and liverworts is practically equivalent to the sporophyte n13093629 cell or organ in which gametes develop n13093725 gametangia and surrounding bracts n13093852 a female gametoecium n13093928 a male gametoecium n13094003 a modified branch bearing gametangia as in the thalloid liverworts n13094145 cluster of sporangia usually on underside of a fern frond n13094273 a spore-producing structure in certain lichens and fungi n13094381 a membrane enclosing and protecting the developing spores especially that covering the sori of a fern n13094556 a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms n13094732 membrane initially completely investing the young sporophore of various mushrooms that is ruptured by growth; represented in the mature mushroom by a volva around lower part of stem and scales on upper surface of the cap n13095013 membrane of the young sporophore of various mushrooms extending from the margin of the cap to the stem and is ruptured by growth; represented in mature mushroom by an annulus around the stem and sometimes a cortina on the margin of the cap n13095348 (Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar n13095543 a motile male gamete of a plant such as an alga or fern or gymnosperm n13095685 the tissue of a plant n13096035 a soft moist part of a fruit n13096159 soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants n13096317 the primary tissue of higher plants composed of thin-walled cells that remain capable of cell division even when mature; constitutes the greater part of leaves, roots, the pulp of fruits, and the pith of stems n13096677 parenchyma whose cells contain chloroplasts n13096779 woody tissue n13096863 tissue that conducts water and nutrients through the plant body in higher plants n13097187 the usually cylindrical central vascular portion of the axis of a vascular plant n13097338 a formative one-cell layer of tissue between xylem and phloem in most vascular plants that is responsible for secondary growth n13097536 newly formed outer wood lying between the cambium and the heartwood of a tree or woody plant; usually light colored; active in water conduction n13097752 the older inactive central wood of a tree or woody plant; usually darker and denser than the surrounding sapwood n13097949 a unit strand of the vascular system in stems and leaves of higher plants consisting essentially of xylem and phloem n13098186 any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ n13098420 the vein in the center of a leaf n13098515 a sheet of vascular tissue separating the vascular bundles n13098648 the woody part of plants: the supporting and water-conducting tissue, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels n13098853 long tubular cell peculiar to xylem n13098962 (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes n13099194 tube formed by cells joined end-to-end through which nutrients flow in flowering plants and brown algae n13099373 false phloem n13099444 strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants n13099586 abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury n13099734 oak gall caused by larvae of a cynipid wasp n13099833 a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year n13099999 a plant having foliage that is shed annually at the end of the growing season n13100156 a plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism n13100677 a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface n13102409 a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants n13102648 any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping n13102775 slender stem-like structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support n13102946 usually coiled n13103023 a plant that climbs by its adventitious roots e.g. ivy n13103136 a plant having hard lignified tissues or woody parts especially stems n13103660 a category in some early taxonomies n13103750 having the shape or characteristics of a tree n13103877 a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest; "a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds" n13104059 a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms n13107694 any tree that is valued as a source of lumber or timber n13107807 a small tree n13107891 tree (as opposed to shrub) n13108131 any of several trees having seedpods as fruits n13108323 a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage n13108481 young tree n13108545 a tree planted or valued chiefly for its shade from sunlight n13108662 any tree of the division Gymnospermophyta n13108841 any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones n13109733 any tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary n13110915 tree bearing edible nuts n13111174 tree bearing aromatic bark or berries n13111340 any of several trees having leaves or bark used to allay fever or thought to indicate regions free of fever n13111504 the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled n13111700 (forestry) the stump of a tree that has been felled or headed for the production of saplings n13111881 a dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot n13112035 a dwarfed evergreen conifer or shrub shaped to have flat-topped asymmetrical branches and grown in a container n13112201 an artificial plant resembling a bonsai n13112296 small plants other than saplings growing on a forest floor n13112427 low-growing plants planted in deep shade or on a steep slope where turf is difficult to grow n13112664 a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems n13118330 a low shrub n13118398 (Old Testament) the bush that burned without being consumed and from which God spoke to Moses n13118569 dwarf shrub n13118707 low-growing woody shrub or perennial with woody base n13119870 any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines n13120003 shrub noted primarily for its flowers n13120211 a woody climbing usually tropical plant n13120446 plant living on another plant and obtaining organic nutriment from it n13120775 a parasitic plant that contains some chlorophyll and therefore is capable of photosynthesis n13120958 a perennial plant that propagates by underground bulbs or tubers or corms n13121104 plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare hydrophyte and mesophyte n13121349 land plant growing in surroundings having an average supply of water; compare xerophyte and hydrophyte n13121544 a plant that grows partly or wholly in water whether rooted in the mud, as a lotus, or floating without anchorage, as the water hyacinth n13122364 a semiaquatic plant that grows in soft wet land; most are monocots: sedge, sphagnum, grasses, cattails, etc; possibly heath n13122985 plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it n13123309 a plant that is an epiphyte for part of its life n13123431 an epiphytic vine or tree whose aerial roots extend down the trunk of a supporting tree and coalesce around it eventually strangling the tree n13123681 plant that grows on or among rocks or is suitable for a rock garden n13123841 plant that grows on rocks or stony soil and derives nourishment from the atmosphere n13124019 plants growing among rocks n13124164 an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium n13124358 an organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from organic matter in stagnant or foul water n13124529 an organism that lives in an oxygenated medium lacking organic matter n13124654 plant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances n13124855 the part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part of a stalk or trunk nearest the roots n13125003 a developed system of roots n13125117 (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground n13125882 an air-filled root (submerged or exposed) that can function as a respiratory organ of a marsh or swamp plant n13126050 (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem n13126192 root growing in an unusual location e.g. from a stem n13126308 crop grown for its enlarged roots: e.g. beets; potatoes; turnips n13126428 thimble-shaped mass of cells covering and protecting the growing tip of a root n13126580 small root or division of a root n13126684 thin hairlike outgrowth of an epidermal cell just behind the tip; absorbs nutrients from the soil n13126856 a root that grows from and supports the stem above the ground in plants such as mangroves n13127001 a plant structure resembling a leaf n13127091 a plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants n13127303 root or part of a root used for plant propagation; especially that part of a grafted plant that supplies the roots n13127473 a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting n13127666 cuttings of plants set in the ground to grow as hawthorn for hedges or vines; "a quickset of a vine planted in a vineyard" n13127843 a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips n13128003 the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant n13128156 an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree n13128278 plant growing from a tuber n13128365 a fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage n13128582 a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure n13128771 the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged n13128976 axis of a compound leaf or compound inflorescence n13129078 woody stem of palms and tree ferns n13129165 a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ n13129826 a segment of a stem between two nodes n13129938 stem of a bean plant n13130014 a flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf n13130161 enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts n13130305 persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant n13130423 the upper angle between an axis and an offshoot such as a branch or leafstalk n13130569 supporting stalk or stem-like structure especially of a pistil or fern frond or supporting a mushroom cap n13130726 erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip n13130885 undifferentiated tissue from which new cells are formed, as at the tip of a stem or root n13131028 flat-topped or rounded inflorescence characteristic of the family Umbelliferae in which the individual flower stalks arise from about the same point; youngest flowers are at the center n13131282 flat-topped or convex inflorescence in which the individual flower stalks grow upward from various points on the main stem to approximately the same height; outer flowers open first n13131516 a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence n13131618 the slender stem that supports the blade of a leaf n13131752 an expanded petiole taking on the function of a leaf blade n13131883 especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole n13132034 stalk bearing an inflorescence or solitary flower n13132156 a small stalk bearing a single flower of an inflorescence; an ultimate division of a common peduncle n13132338 an inflorescence consisting of a cluster of flowers n13132486 usually elongate cluster of flowers along the main stem in which the flowers at the base open first n13132656 compound raceme or branched cluster of flowers n13132756 a dense flower cluster (as of the lilac or horse chestnut) in which the main axis is racemose and the branches are cymose n13132940 more or less flat-topped cluster of flowers in which the central or terminal flower opens first n13133140 a small cyme, generally with few flowers n13133233 a compacted or sessile cyme n13133316 a cyme with flowers or branches alternating in opposite ranks n13133438 (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis n13133613 fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn n13133786 a dense cluster of flowers or foliage; "a head of cauliflower"; "a head of lettuce" n13133932 the fleshy axis of a spike often surrounded by a spathe n13134059 a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure n13134302 plant growing from a bulb n13134531 small bulb or bulb-shaped growth arising from the leaf axil or in the place of flowers n13134680 solid swollen underground bulb-shaped stem or stem base and serving as a reproductive structure n13134844 plant growing from a corm n13134947 the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant n13135692 a diminutive fruit, especially one that is part of a multiple fruit n13135832 a small hard fruit n13136316 any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans n13136556 usually large hard-shelled seed n13136781 a small nut n13136863 the small hard nutlet of a drupe or drupelet; the seed and the hard endocarp that surrounds it n13137010 the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone; "black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell" n13137225 the fleshy multiple fruit of the fig consisting of an enlarged hollow receptacle containing numerous fruitlets n13137409 a small fruit having any of various structures, e.g., simple (grape or blueberry) or aggregate (blackberry or raspberry) n13137672 fruit consisting of many individual small fruits or drupes derived from separate ovaries within a common receptacle: e.g. blackberry; raspberry; pineapple n13137951 an indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp: e.g. grape; tomato; cranberry n13138155 one of the small drupes making up an aggregate or multiple fruit like a blackberry n13138308 fleshy indehiscent fruit with a single seed: e.g. almond; peach; plum; cherry; elderberry; olive; jujube n13138658 a small part of an aggregate fruit that resembles a drupe n13138842 a fleshy fruit (apple or pear or related fruits) having seed chambers and an outer fleshy part n13139055 a several-seeded dehiscent fruit as e.g. of a leguminous plant n13139321 seedpods that are constricted between the seeds and that break apart when mature into single-seeded segments n13139482 fruit of such plants as the plantain; a capsule whose upper part falls off when the seeds are released n13139647 outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds n13139837 the husk of an ear of corn n13139918 dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut n13140049 the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves) n13140242 husk of a pea; edible in some garden peas n13140367 fruit containing much fleshy tissue besides that of the ripened ovary; as apple or strawberry n13140535 an order of dicotyledonous plants n13140699 trees and shrubs usually thorny bearing drupaceous fruit many having medicinal value n13140993 type genus of the Rhamnaceae: buckthorns n13141141 a shrub or shrubby tree of the genus Rhamnus; fruits are source of yellow dyes or pigments n13141415 fruit of various buckthorns yielding dyes or pigments n13141564 shrubby tree of the Pacific coast of the United States; yields cascara sagrada n13141797 dried bark of the cascara buckthorn used as a laxative n13141972 deciduous shrub of eastern and central United States having black berrylike fruit; golden-yellow in autumn n13142182 evergreen shrub of western United States bearing small red or black fruits n13142380 small tree common in Europe n13142504 small spiny evergreen shrub of western United States and Mexico with minute flowers and bright red berries n13142695 mostly tropical American shrubs or small trees with small yellowish flowers and yellow or red fruits n13142907 any of several small to medium-sized trees of Florida and West Indies with thin scaly bark and heavy dark heartwood n13143097 spiny chiefly tropical American and Asiatic shrubs: jujubes n13143285 spiny tree having dark red edible fruits n13143483 shrubby deciduous tree of the Mediterranean region n13143626 thorny Eurasian shrubs n13143758 thorny Eurasian shrub with dry woody winged fruit n13143930 a genus of Australasian shrubs and trees n13144084 Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine-grained wood and bearing edible nuts n13144303 a family of vines belonging to order Rhamnales n13144511 the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes n13144794 any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries n13145040 native grape of northeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties e.g. Concord grapes n13145250 native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties n13145444 common European grape cultivated in many varieties; chief source of Old World wine and table grapes n13145924 white wine grape n13146035 any of several purple or white wine grapes used especially for Burgundies and champagnes n13146225 red wine grape; grown especially in California for making wines resembling those from Burgundy, France n13146403 white wine grape; grown especially in California for making wines resembling those from Chablis, France n13146583 small blue-black grape of Medoc region of France highly prized in winemaking n13146740 superior red wine grapes grown especially in the Bordeaux region of France and northern California n13146928 white wine grape grown in California n13147045 black wine grape originally from the region of Bordeaux n13147153 white grape grown especially in the valley the Loire in France n13147270 white grape grown in Europe and California n13147386 small black grape grown chiefly in California; transplanted from Europe n13147532 white grape grown especially in California and the lower Loire valley of France n13147689 used to make malmsey wine n13147788 any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes n13147918 a variety of white wine grape grown in Italy n13148019 woody vines having disklike tips on the tendrils n13148208 Asiatic vine with three-lobed leaves and purple berries n13148384 common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit n13148602 Piperaceae; Saururaceae; Chloranthaceae n13148791 tropical woody vines and herbaceous plants having aromatic herbage and minute flowers in spikelets n13149039 type genus of the Piperaceae: large genus of chiefly climbing tropical shrubs n13149296 any of various shrubby vines of the genus Piper n13149506 climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam n13149829 slender tropical climber of the eastern Himalayas n13149970 Asian pepper plant whose dried leaves are chewed with betel nut (seed of the betel palm) by southeast Asians n13150178 tropical southeast Asian shrubby vine bearing spicy berrylike fruits n13150378 spicy fruit of the cubeb vine; when dried and crushed is used medicinally or in perfumery and sometimes smoked in cigarettes n13150592 a dry dehiscent fruit that at maturity splits into two or more parts each with a single seed n13150741 large genus of small tropical usually succulent herbs n13150894 any of various plants of the genus Peperomia; grown primarily for their often succulent foliage n13151082 grown as a houseplant for its silvery striped fleshy foliage; South America n13151265 small family of tropical herbs and shrubs and trees n13151439 type genus of the Chloranthaceae n13151568 family of perennial aromatic herbs: genera Saururus, Anemopsis, Houttuynia n13151820 type genus of the Saururaceae: lizard's-tails n13151975 North American herbaceous perennial of wet places having slender curled racemes of small white flowers n13152203 one species: yerba mansa n13152339 stoloniferous herb of southwestern United States and Mexico having a pungent rootstock and small spicate flowers with white bracts suggesting an anemone n13152592 one species; east Asian low-growing plant of wet places n13152742 the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants n13153532 a leaf with its base clasping the stem n13153633 green foliage n13153729 a pore that exudes water on the surface or margin of a leaf of higher plants n13153888 one of many raised pores on the stems of woody plants that allow the interchange of gas between the atmosphere and the interior tissue n13154077 part of a compound leaf n13154190 (botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge n13154388 division of a usually pinnately divided leaf n13154494 compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad n13154586 the large floating leaf of an aquatic plant (as the water lily) n13154736 floating leaves of a water lily n13154841 a modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence n13155095 a small bract n13155175 a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence n13155305 a highly conspicuous bract or bract pair or ring of bracts at the base of an inflorescence n13155451 the lower and stouter of the two glumes immediately enclosing the floret in most Gramineae n13155611 small dry membranous bract found in inflorescences of Gramineae and Cyperaceae n13155759 a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin n13155899 a minute scale n13156006 a leaf from a fig tree n13156083 a leaf that is not divided into parts n13156592 a leaf composed of a number of leaflets on a common stalk n13156799 having three leaflets n13156884 a compound leaf having five leaflets n13156986 a leaf resembling an open hand; having lobes radiating from a common point n13157137 a leaf resembling a feather; having the leaflets on each side of a common axis n13157346 a pinnate leaf having two pairs of leaflets n13157481 a leaf having divisions that are themselves compound n13157595 the leaf of a conifer n13157684 a leaf narrowing to a slender point n13157780 a heart-shaped leaf n13157858 a wedge-shaped leaf having the acute angle at the base n13157971 a simple leaf shaped like a capital delta n13158071 a simple leaf shaped like an ellipse n13158167 a sword-shaped leaf; as of iris n13158258 a leaf shaped like a spearhead with flaring pointed lobes at the base n13158386 a leaf shaped like a lance head; tapering to a point at each end n13158512 a long slender leaf n13158605 a simple leaf having curvature suggestive of a lyre n13158714 a simple leaf having a rounded or blunt tip n13158815 a leaf having a rounded apex and tapering base n13158925 a simple leaf that is rounded at each end with parallel sides n13159044 an egg-shaped leaf with the narrower end at the base n13159155 an egg-shaped leaf with the broader end at the base n13159263 circular or nearly circular leaf n13159357 a fiddle-shaped leaf n13159457 a shield-shaped leaf; as a nasturtium leaf n13159558 a leaf with the base united around--and apparently pierced by--the stem n13159691 a simple kidney-shaped leaf n13159778 a leaf shaped like an arrow head n13159890 spatula-shaped leaf; having a broad rounded apex and narrow base n13160015 a leaf having pinnate leaflets; as ferns n13160116 a pinnate leaf with a pair of leaflets at the apex n13160254 a pinnate leaf with a single leaflet at the apex n13160365 a leaf having the radiating lobes each deeply cleft or divided n13160485 a leaf having a smooth margin without notches or indentations n13160604 a leaf having a scalloped margin n13160695 a leaf having a margin notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex n13160831 a leaf having a toothed margin n13160938 a leaf having a finely toothed margin; minutely dentate n13161056 a leaf having a notch at the apex n13161151 a leaf having a jagged margin as though gnawed n13161254 a leaf having incised margins with the lobes or teeth curved toward the base; as a dandelion leaf n13161412 a leaf having deeply indented margins n13161506 (botany) a part into which a leaf is divided n13161639 a leaf whose veins run in parallel from the stem n13161754 a leaf having margins incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes n13161904 a leaf having prickly margins n13161998 a cluster of leaves growing in crowded circles from a common center or crown (usually at or close to the ground) n13162164 (botany) any appendage to a plant that is shaped like a strap n13162297 tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants n13162815 aromatic bark having tonic and stimulant properties n13162945 the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus n13163093 the bitter bark of a South American tree; used in medicines and liqueurs and bitters n13163250 a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant n13163471 stem of plants of the Gramineae n13163553 a branch or a part of a tree that is dead n13163649 stems of beans and peas and potatoes and grasses collectively as used for thatching and bedding n13163803 any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree n13163991 a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year n13164285 a thin supple twig or rod; "stems bearing slender wands of flowers" n13164403 strong flexible twig n13164501 flexible twig of a willow tree n13164583 any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud n13164763 a new branch n13164881 a shoot arising from a plant's roots n13164970 a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass n13165086 a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals n13165286 a bud from which leaves (but not flowers) develop n13165409 a bud from which only a flower or flowers develop n13165552 a bud yielding both leaves and flowers n13165646 a small thin branch of a tree n13165727 any of the larger branches of a tree n13165815 the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber n13166044 a large rounded outgrowth on the trunk or branch of a tree n13166191 the wood cut from a tree burl or outgrowth; often used decoratively in veneer n13166338 families of ferns and fern allies n13167078 genera of ferns and fern allies n13169219 ferns n13169674 true (leptosporangiate) ferns n13170060 a family of ferns belonging to order Filicales n13170286 type genus of Gleicheniaceae: leptosporangiate ferns with sessile sporangia; South Africa to Malaysia and New Zealand n13170498 terrestrial ferns of forest margin or open ground; pantropical n13170661 scandent thicket-forming ferns of Asia to western Pacific n13170840 large scrambling fern forming large patches to 18 feet high; Pacific region and China n13171041 umbrella ferns; warm regions of Australia and New Zealand n13171210 large Australasian fern with fanlike repeatedly forked fronds; sometimes placed in genus Gleichenia n13171447 coextensive with the genus Ceratopteris; sometimes included in family Polypodiaceae n13171649 water ferns n13171797 aquatic fern of tropical America often used in aquariums n13171975 pantropical aquatic fern n13172107 ferns: a large family that in some classification systems has been subdivided into several families (including Aspleniaceae and Blechnaceae and Davalliaceae and Dennstaedtiaceae and Dryopteridaceae and Oleandraceae and Pteridaceae) n13172725 a genus of ferns belonging to the family Polypodiaceae and having rounded naked sori n13172923 any of numerous ferns of the genus Polypodium n13173132 fern having rootstock of a sweetish flavor n13173259 fern growing on rocks or tree trunks and having fronds greyish and scurfy below; Americas and South Africa n13173488 stiff leathery-leaved fern of western North America having ovate fronds parted to the midrib n13173697 chiefly lithophytic or epiphytic fern of North America and east Asia n13173882 mat-forming lithophytic or terrestrial fern with creeping rootstocks and large pinnatifid fronds found throughout North America and Europe and Africa and east Asia n13174206 epiphytic ferns of tropical Asia n13174354 epiphytic fern with large fronds; Taiwan and Philippines n13174515 epiphytic ferns of tropical America n13174670 fern with long narrow strap-shaped leaves n13174823 common epiphytic or sometimes terrestrial fern having pale yellow-green strap-shaped leaves; Florida to West Indies and Mexico and south to Uruguay n13175074 fern with shorter and narrower leaves than Florida strap fern; Florida to West Indies and Mexico and south to Argentina n13175324 epiphytic ferns of Madagascar to tropical Asia and New Guinea n13175484 large robust epiphytic ferns of tropical forest and scrub; Africa and Asia and Australia n13175682 giant epiphytic or lithophytic fern; Asia to Polynesia and Australia n13175847 epiphytic ferns of southeastern Asia to New Guinea n13176000 any of several bizarre ferns of the genus Lecanopteris having swollen hollow rhizomes that provide homes for symbiotic ants n13176201 epiphytic ferns of tropical America and Africa n13176363 epiphytic ferns with long rhizomes; tropical America n13176523 tropical usually epiphytic ferns; Africa to Asia and Polynesia to Australia n13176714 tropical Africa to Australasia and Polynesia n13176873 chiefly epiphytic tropical ferns with free veins bearing sori n13177048 tropical American fern with brown scaly rhizomes cultivated for its large deeply lobed deep bluish-green fronds; sometimes placed in genus Polypodium n13177354 often epiphytic tropical Old World ferns n13177529 any of various tropical ferns of the genus Platycerium having large flat lobed fronds often resembling the antlers of a stag n13177768 fern of Peru and Bolivia n13177884 commonly cultivated fern of Australia and southeastern Asia and Polynesia n13178107 epiphytic or lithophytic or terrestrial ferns of tropical Old World n13178284 east Asian fern having fronds shaped like tongues; sometimes placed in genus Cyclophorus n13178500 tropical American epiphytic ferns having rhizomes with tubers and roots as well as scales n13178707 small epiphytic fern of South America with tuberous swellings along rhizomes n13178883 tropical Old World ferns having closely crowded circular sori and no indusia n13179056 plant that affords shelter or food to ants that live in symbiotic relations with it n13179216 used in some classification systems for some genera of the family Polypodiaceae (or Pteridaceae) n13179410 one of a number of families into which Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems: genus Vittaria n13179648 tropical epiphytic ferns with straplike fronds n13179804 epiphytic fern found in lowland forests of tropical America n13179972 one of a number of families into which Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems; includes genera Asplenium, Pleurosorus, Schaffneria n13180304 in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae n13180534 any of various chiefly rock-inhabiting ferns of the genus Asplenium n13180875 spleenwort of Europe and Africa and Asia having pinnate fronds and yielding an astringent n13181055 tropical Old World or Australian epiphytic fern frequently forming tufts in tree crotches n13181244 common North American fern with polished black stripes n13181406 fern of tropical America: from southern United States to West Indies and Mexico to Brazil n13181616 classification used in some especially former systems for plants usually placed in genus Asplenium n13181811 ferns having lanceolate fronds that root at the tip n13181988 small rock-inhabiting fern of northern temperate zone and Hawaii with pinnate fronds n13182164 a small fern with slim green fronds; widely distributed in cool parts of northern hemisphere n13182338 a spleenwort of eastern North America n13182462 small delicate spleenwort found on a steep slope (as a wall or cliff) of Eurasia and North America n13182662 a spleenwort of eastern to southern United States n13182799 a spleenwort of eastern and southern United States n13182937 a spleenwort of western Europe n13183056 Eurasian fern with simple lanceolate fronds n13183251 small genus of Old World ferns; superseded in some classification systems which place plants of this genus in e.g. genera Asplenium and Pleurosorus n13183489 small European fern with chaffy leathery fronds n13183669 small genus comprising terrestrial ferns; found in Chile and Spain and Morocco and Australia and New Zealand n13183874 one species n13184001 a fern of the genus Schaffneria n13184164 a genus of ferns belonging to the family Polypodiaceae (in some classification systems included in genus Asplenium) n13184394 a fern thought to resemble a millipede n13184492 one of a number of families into which the family Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems; includes genera Blechnum, Doodia, Sadleria, Stenochlaena, and Woodwardia n13184873 in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae; terrestrial ferns of cosmopolitan distribution mainly in southern hemisphere: hard ferns n13185134 any of several ferns of the genus Blechnum n13185269 fern with erect fronds of Europe and western North America; often cultivated for deer browse n13185436 in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae; small terrestrial colony-forming ferns of Australasia n13185658 any fern of the genus Doodia having pinnate fronds with sharply dentate pinnae n13185820 low tree ferns with large fronds; in rain forests and on lava flows of Hawaiian Islands n13185998 large tropical ferns; some epiphytic climbers and some terrestrial bog ferns; Africa; Asia; Australasia n13186200 in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae: chain ferns n13186388 a fern of the genus Woodwardia having the sori in chainlike rows n13186546 North American fern n13186654 any of numerous usually tropical ferns having a thick woody stem or caudex and a crown of large fronds; found especially in Australia and New Zealand; chiefly of the families Cyatheaceae and Marattiaceae but some from Polypodiaceae n13187031 tropical tree ferns n13187167 type genus of the Cyatheaceae: tree ferns of the tropical rain forest to temperate woodlands n13187367 a showy tree fern of New Zealand and Australia having a crown of pinnated fronds with whitish undersides n13187604 one of a number of families into which Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems n13187826 Old World tropical fern; in some classification systems placed directly in family Polypodiaceae n13188096 any fern of the genus Davallia; having scaly creeping rhizomes n13188268 either of two ferns of the genus Davallia having a soft grey hairy rootstock n13188462 fern of the Canary Islands and Madeira n13188619 a hare's-foot fern of the genus Davallia n13188767 feathery fern of tropical Asia and Malaysia n13188973 one of a number of families into which Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems n13189222 chiefly terrestrial ferns; in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae n13189428 fern of eastern North America with pale green fronds and an aroma like hay n13189656 a genus of ferns belonging to the family Dennstaedtiaceae n13189844 large coarse fern often several feet high; essentially weed ferns; cosmopolitan n13190060 fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions n13190218 tree ferns: genera Dicksonia, Cibotium, Culcita, and Thyrsopteris elegans n13190469 tree ferns of temperate Australasia having bipinnatifid or tripinnatifid fronds and usually marginal sori; in some classification systems placed in family Cyatheaceae n13190747 of Australia and Tasmania; often cultivated; hardy in cool climates n13190917 in some classification systems placed in family Cyatheaceae: ornamental tree ferns with coarse gracefully drooping fronds n13191148 Asiatic tree fern having dense matted hairs sometimes used as a styptic n13191318 includes some plants usually placed in e.g. genus Dicksonia: terrestrial ferns resembling bracken; tropical America; Malaysia to Australia and Polynesia; southwestern Europe and Atlantic islands n13191620 resembles Pteridium aquilinum; of Queensland, Australia n13191770 one species n13191884 a terrestrial tree fern of South America n13192025 alternative names for one of a number of families into which the family Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems n13192625 any of various ferns of the genera Dryopteris or Polystichum or Lastreopsis having somewhat shield-shaped coverings on the sori n13192898 large widespread genus of medium-sized terrestrial ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae n13193143 European shield fern n13193269 fern or northern Eurasia and North America having fragrant fronds n13193466 North American fern with a blackish lustrous stipe n13193642 any of various ferns of the genus Dryopteris n13193856 fern of North America and Europe whose rhizomes and stalks yield an oleoresin used to expel tapeworms n13194036 North American fern with evergreen fronds n13194212 a fern of the genus Dryopteris n13194328 temperate and tropical lady ferns; in some classifications placed in family Polypodiaceae or in the genus Asplenium n13194572 most widely grown fern of the genus Athyrium for its delicate foliage n13194758 a lady fern with deeply cut leaf segments; found in the Rocky Mountains n13194918 North American fern with narrow fronds on yellowish leafstalks n13195151 small genus of tropical Asiatic greenhouse ferns; in some classifications placed in Polypodiaceae n13195341 tropical Old World fern having glossy fronds suggestive of holly; sometimes placed in genus Polystichum n13195547 chiefly small perennial rock ferns: bladder ferns; in some classifications placed in Polypodiaceae n13195761 any fern of the genus Cystopteris characterized by a hooded indusium or bladderlike membrane covering the sori n13196003 delicate fern widely distributed in North America and European having thin pinnatifid fronds with brittle stems n13196234 fern of rocky mountainous areas of hemisphere n13196369 North American fern often bearing bulbils on the leaflets n13196545 classification used for 5 species of terrestrial ferns usually placed in other genera n13196738 fern with elongate silvery outgrowths enclosing the developing spores n13196942 one species: delicate fern of foothills of Himalayas n13197085 oak ferns: in some classification systems included in genus Thelypteris n13197274 bright blue-green fern widely distributed especially in damp acid woodlands of temperate northern hemisphere n13197507 yellow-green fern of rocky areas of northern hemisphere n13197670 tropical terrestrial shield ferns n13197800 small genus sometimes included in genus Onoclea; in some classifications both genera are placed in Polypodiaceae n13198054 tall fern of northern temperate regions having graceful arched fronds and sporophylls resembling ostrich plumes n13198354 genus of fern having only one species n13198482 tropical American terrestrial fern with leathery lanceolate fronds; sometimes placed in genus Polybotrya n13198728 one species: sensitive fern; in some classifications included in Polypodiaceae n13198914 beautiful spreading fern of eastern North America and eastern Asia naturalized in western Europe; pinnately divided fronds show a slight tendency to fold when touched; pinnules enclose groups of sori in beadlike lobes n13199244 tropical American ferns; usually terrestrial when young but scandent later n13199445 small to medium-sized terrestrial ferns especially holly ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae n13199717 North American evergreen fern having pinnate leaves and dense clusters of lance-shaped fronds n13199970 any of various ferns of the genus Polystichum having fronds with texture and gloss like holly n13200193 North American fern whose more or less evergreen leathery fronds are covered with pale brown chafflike scales n13200411 evergreen European fern widely cultivated n13200542 North American fern n13200651 European shield fern cultivated in many varieties n13200806 leatherleaf ferns: in some classifications included in genus Polystichum n13200986 widely distributed fern of tropical southern hemisphere having leathery pinnatifid fronds n13201239 terrestrial or epilithic ferns of tropical rain forests n13201423 Jamaican fern having round buttonlike bulbils n13201566 fern of tropical Asia having round buttonlike bulbils n13201725 genus of small to medium-sized usually rock-inhabiting ferns of temperate and cold regions; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae n13201969 any fern of the genus Woodsia n13202125 a common rock-inhabiting fern of northern temperate regions having rusty-brown stipes and lanceolate pinnate fronds n13202355 slender fern of northern North America with shining chestnut-colored stipes and bipinnate fronds with usually distinct marginal sori n13202602 rock-inhabiting fern of Arctic and subarctic Europe to eastern Asia n13202749 small family of usually scandent ferns n13202933 terrestrial or less than normally scandent ferns of tropical regions of northern hemisphere n13203115 large scandent ferns of southeastern Asia n13203251 very small family of tree ferns n13203405 one species: tree fern of Central and South America n13203551 very small family of New Zealand ferns n13203708 one species of terrestrial ferns of New Zealand n13203842 one of a number of families into which Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems n13204102 or family Polypodiaceae: tropical epiphytic or terrestrial ferns n13204276 tropical fern having leathery fronds resembling oleander; found from Asia to Polynesia n13204482 tropical and subtropical Old World epiphytic or lithophytic ferns n13204646 small genus of tropical ferns; sometimes placed in Polypodiaceae n13204826 any of several tropical ferns having more or less sword-shaped fronds including one from which the Boston fern developed n13205058 a sword fern with arching or drooping pinnate fronds; a popular houseplant n13205249 tropical American fern cultivated for its finely divided greyish-green foliage; West Indies and southern Mexico to Peru and Brazil n13205482 one of a number of families into which the family Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems; Pteridaceae is itself in turn sometimes further subdivided n13206001 in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae n13206178 stout tropical swamp fern (especially tropical America) having large fronds with golden yellow sporangia covering the undersides n13206438 terrestrial ferns of tropical Asia and Africa n13206584 cosmopolitan genus of ferns: maidenhair ferns; in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae n13206817 any of various small to large terrestrial ferns of the genus Adiantum having delicate palmately branched fronds n13207094 delicate maidenhair fern with slender shining black leaf stalks; cosmopolitan n13207335 hardy palmately branched North American fern with divergent recurved branches borne on lustrous dark reddish stipes n13207572 delicate endemic Bermudian fern with creeping rootstock n13207736 tropical American fern with broad pinnae; widely cultivated n13207923 named for a country house in Barbados where it was discovered n13208138 a genus of ferns belonging to the family Pteridaceae n13208302 small short-lived fern of Central and South America n13208468 small evergreen ferns: lipferns; in some classifications placed in family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae n13208705 any of various terrestrial ferns of the genus Cheilanthes; cosmopolitan in arid and semiarid temperate or tropical regions n13208965 southeastern United States to northern Mexico and Jamaica n13209129 small tufted fern of northwestern America n13209270 small North American evergreen fern whose stipes and lower frond surfaces are densely wooly n13209460 lip fern of Texas to Oklahoma and Colorado and Arizona and Mexico having tall erect tufted fronds n13209647 terrestrial ferns of Pacific islands and Asia n13209808 fast-growing sturdy Japanese fern; cultivated for their attractive broad dark-green pinnate fronds n13210006 sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae or Cryptogrammataceae n13210205 dwarf deciduous lithophytic ferns n13210350 rock-inhabiting fern of northern North America growing in massive tufts and having fronds resembling parsley n13210597 fern of Europe and Asia Minor having short slender rhizome and densely tufted bright green fronds resembling parsley n13210827 small to medium tropical tufted ferns; sometimes placed in family Adiantaceae n13211020 tropical American fern with coarsely lobed to palmatifid fronds n13211179 xerophytic ferns of South America n13211305 small terrestrial ferns of Old World tropics and subtropics: clawed ferns; sometimes placed in family Cryptogrammataceae n13211516 genus of chiefly small rock-loving ferns; in some classification systems it is placed in the family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae n13211790 any of several small lithophytic ferns of tropical and warm temperate regions n13212025 evergreen fern of California and Baja California n13212175 very short shallowly creeping North American fern usually growing on cliffs or walls and having dark glossy leaf axes n13212379 cliff brake of California and Baja California having purple-brown leafstalks n13212559 fern of New Zealand and Australia having trailing fronds with dark green buttonlike leaflets n13212751 terrestrial tropical ferns having fronds with powdery yellowish or white undersides; sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae n13213066 fern of southern tropical Africa having fronds with white undersides n13213235 tropical American fern having fronds with white undersides n13213397 tropical American fern having fronds with light golden undersides n13213577 fern of West Indies and South America having fronds with bright golden-yellow undersides n13213768 large genus of terrestrial ferns of tropics and subtropics; sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae n13214031 any of various ferns of the genus Pteris having pinnately compound leaves and including several popular houseplants n13214217 cultivated in many varieties as houseplants n13214340 Asiatic fern introduced in America n13214485 fern of North Africa and Azores and Canary Islands n13214645 lower ferns coextensive with the family Marattiaceae n13214813 constituting the order Marattiales: chiefly tropical eusporangiate ferns with gigantic fronds n13215063 type genus of the Marattiaceae: ferns having the sporangia fused together in two rows n13215258 large Australasian evergreen fern with an edible rhizome sometimes used as a vegetable by indigenous people n13215462 one species: tree fern n13215586 highly variable species of very large primitive ferns of the Pacific tropical areas with high rainfall n13215799 fairly small terrestrial ferns of tropical America n13215936 whisk ferns; comprising the family Psilotaceae or Psilotatae: vascular plants with no roots, partial if any leaf differentiation, and rudimentary spore sacs n13216238 lower vascular plants having dichotomously branched sporophyte divided into aerial shoot and rhizome and lacking true roots n13216475 small family of lower ferns having nearly naked stems and minute scalelike leaves n13216673 type genus of the Psilotaceae n13216812 chiefly tropical clump-forming plants of skeletal appearance resembling whisk brooms; lacking roots n13217005 pantropical epiphytic or terrestrial whisk fern with usually dull yellow branches and minute leaves; America; Japan; Australia n13217213 Paleozoic simple dichotomously branched plants of Europe and eastern Canada including the oldest known vascular land plants n13217494 any plant of the order Psilophytales: a savannah plant n13217624 Paleozoic plants n13217763 type genus of the Psilophytaceae: genus of small wiry herbaceous Paleozoic plants with underground rhizomes and apical sporangia n13217993 any plant or fossil of the genus Psilophyton n13218114 primitive plants of the Paleozoic n13218281 type genus of the Rhyniaceae; small leafless dichotomously branching fossil plants with terminal sporangia and smooth branching rhizomes n13218504 Devonian fossil plant considered one of the earliest forms of vascular land plants; similar to genus Rhynia but smaller n13218722 horsetails and related forms n13218900 lower tracheophytes in existence since the Devonian n13219067 sole surviving family of the Equisetales: fern allies n13219258 horsetails; coextensive with the family Equisetaceae n13219422 perennial rushlike flowerless herbs with jointed hollow stems and narrow toothlike leaves that spread by creeping rhizomes; tend to become weedy; common in northern hemisphere; some in Africa and South America n13219833 of Eurasia and Greenland and North America n13219976 Eurasia; northern North America to Virginia n13220122 evergreen erect horsetail with rough-edged stems; formerly used for scouring utensils n13220355 scouring-rush horsetail widely distributed in wet or boggy areas of northern hemisphere n13220525 Eurasia except southern Russia; northern North America n13220663 northern North America; Greenland; northern and central Europe n13220842 club mosses and related forms: includes Lycopodiales; Isoetales; Selaginellales; and extinct Lepidodendrales; sometimes considered a subdivision of Tracheophyta n13221243 used in some classifications for the class Lycopsida: club mosses n13221383 alternative designation for the class Lycopsida n13221529 primitive evergreen moss-like plant with spores in club-shaped strobiles n13221807 fossil arborescent plants arising during the early Devonian and conspicuous throughout the Carboniferous n13222035 fossil plants characterized by conspicuous spirally arranged leaf scars on the trunk n13222227 lower vascular plants coextensive with the family Lycopodiaceae; in some classifications includes the Selaginellaceae and Isoetaceae n13222477 a family of ferns belonging to the order Lycopodiales n13222669 type and sole genus of the Lycopodiaceae; erect or creeping evergreen plants often used for Christmas decorations n13222877 a variety of club moss n13222985 a variety of club moss n13223090 of northern Europe and America; resembling a miniature fir n13223265 any of several club mosses having long creeping stems and erect branches n13223485 a variety of club moss n13223588 a variety of club moss n13223710 a variety of club moss n13223843 ground pine thickly covered with bristly leaves; widely distributed in barren sandy or peaty moist coastal regions of eastern and southeastern United States n13224086 in some classifications included in Lycopodiales n13224256 lesser club mosses: terrestrial chiefly tropical plants resembling mosses n13224454 type and sole genus of the Selaginellaceae; evergreen moss-like plants: spike moss and little club moss n13224673 any of numerous fern allies of the genus Selaginella n13224922 spikemoss forming dense mats; eastern North America n13225075 tufted spikemoss forming loose spreading mats; eastern North America n13225244 prostrate spikemoss; California n13225365 densely tufted fern ally of southwestern United States to Peru; curls up in a tight ball when dry and expands and grows under moist conditions n13225617 occurs widely in Florida n13225729 aquatic or marsh-growing fern allies; known to have existed since the Cenozoic; sometimes included in Lycopodiales n13225955 quillworts; coextensive with the genus Isoetes n13226135 type and genus of the Isoetaceae and sole extant genus of the order Isoetales n13226320 any of several spore-bearing aquatic or marsh plants having short rhizomes and leaves resembling quills; worldwide except Polynesia n13226526 a family of fungi belonging to the order Helotiales n13226698 type genus of the Geoglossaceae comprising the earthtongues n13226871 any club-shaped fungus of the genus Geoglossum n13227009 one of a number of families into which the family Polypodiaceae has been subdivided in some classification systems n13227235 genera Thelypteris, Phegopteris, and others n13227557 marsh ferns: in some classification systems considered part of genus Dryopteris in family Dryopteridaceae n13227778 fern having pinnatifid fronds and growing in wet places; cosmopolitan in north temperate regions n13228017 fern of northeastern North America n13228194 epiphytic or terrestrial ferns of America and Africa and Polynesia n13228357 medium to large terrestrial ferns of tropical forests of Old World to Americas n13228536 any of several tropical ferns of the genus Christella having thin brittle fronds n13228692 small genus of terrestrial ferns of tropical and subtropical southern hemisphere n13228867 terrestrial ferns of Florida and West Indies to Central and South America n13229018 medium to large terrestrial ferns of tropical Asia to Polynesia and Australia; naturalized in Americas n13229227 terrestrial ferns of tropical Americas n13229358 3 species of ferns formerly included in genus Dryopteris or Thelypteris n13229543 common European mountain fern having fragrant lemon or balsam scented fronds n13229747 terrestrial ferns of warm and tropical Asia and North America n13229951 slender shield fern of moist woods of eastern North America; sometimes placed in genus Dryopteris n13230190 delicate feathery shield fern of the eastern United States; sometimes placed in genus Thelypteris n13230421 beech ferns: genus is variously classified: considered alternative name for genus Dryopteris or included in genus Thelypteris n13230662 any fern of the genus Phegopteris having deeply cut triangular fronds n13230843 beech fern of North American woodlands having straw-colored stripes n13231078 beech fern of North America and Eurasia n13231298 a dense mass of hyphae forming a root-like structure characteristic of many fungi n13231436 genus of edible mushrooms having white spores an annulus and blue juice; some are edible; some cause root rot n13231678 any of several fungi of the genus Armillaria that form brown stringy rhizomorphs and cause destructive rot of the roots of some trees such as apples or maples n13231919 fungus with a brown cap and white gills and a membranous ring halfway up the stalk n13232106 a large white mushroom that develops brown stains as it ages; gills are white; odor is spicy and aromatic; collected commercially for oriental cooking the Pacific Northwest n13232363 a large fungus with viscid cap that dries and turns brown with age; gills are off-white n13232515 a honey-colored diminutive form of genus Armillaria; grows in clusters; edible (when cooked) but most attention has been on how to get rid of it n13232779 a honey-colored edible mushroom commonly associated with the roots of trees in late summer and fall; do not eat raw n13233012 widely distributed family of herbs and shrubs of the order Gentianales; most with milky juice n13233435 any plant of the family Asclepiadaceae n13233548 genus of chiefly North American perennial herbs: silkweed; milkweed n13233727 any of numerous plants of the genus Asclepias having milky juice and pods that split open releasing seeds with downy tufts n13234114 tall herb with leafless white waxy stems and whitish starlike flowers; southwestern United States n13234293 tropical herb having orange-red flowers followed by pods suggesting a swallow with outspread wings; a weed throughout the tropics n13234519 milkweed of the eastern United States with leaves resembling those of pokeweed n13234678 densely branching perennial of the eastern United States with white to crimson or purple flowers n13234857 milkweed of central North America; a threatened species n13235011 perennial of eastern North America having pink-purple flowers n13235159 milkweed of southern North America having large starry purple and pink flowers n13235319 milkweed of southwestern United States and Mexico; poisonous to livestock n13235503 erect perennial of eastern and southern United States having showy orange flowers n13235766 milkweed of the eastern United States with narrow leaves in whorls and greenish-white flowers n13235947 small genus of South American evergreen vines n13236100 robust twining shrub having racemes of fragrant white or pink flowers with flat spreading terminal petals that trap nocturnal moths and hold them until dawn n13236354 genus of perennial tropical African lianas n13236495 any of various mostly giant tropical lianas of Africa and Madagascar having greenish or purple flowers and long smooth pods; roots formerly used as an emetic n13236726 large genus of climbing shrubs of Australia and Asia and Polynesia n13236887 any plant of the genus Hoya having fleshy leaves and usually nectariferous flowers n13237075 a plant that furnishes nectar suitable for making honey n13237188 succulent climber of southern Asia with umbels of pink and white star-shaped flowers n13237343 genus of woody vines of warm regions of the Old World n13237508 deciduous climber for arches and fences having ill-scented but interesting flowers and poisonous yellow fruits; cultivated for its dark shining foliage; southeastern Europe to Asia Minor n13237788 succulent subshrubs or vines; tropical and subtropical India and Africa and Malaysia n13237988 leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink n13238178 genus of foul-smelling plants resembling cacti; found from Africa to East India n13238375 any of various plants of the genus Stapelia having succulent leafless toothed stems resembling cacti and large foul-smelling (often star-shaped) flowers n13238654 stapelia of Cape Province having mostly dark red-brown flowers with flat starlike corollas n13238828 genus of Old World tropical woody vines n13238988 any of various evergreen climbing shrubs of the genus Stephanotis having fragrant waxy flowers n13239177 twining woody vine of Madagascar having thick dark waxy evergreen leaves and clusters of large fragrant waxy white flowers along the stems; widely cultivated in warm regions n13239471 genus of chiefly tropical American vines having cordate leaves and large purple or greenish cymose flowers; supposedly having powers as an antidote n13239736 twining vine with hairy foliage and dark purplish-brown flowers n13239921 a plant spore formed by two similar sexual cells n13240025 forest or woodland having a mature or overly mature ecosystem more or less uninfluenced by human activity n13240203 a second growth of trees covering an area where the original stand was destroyed by fire or cutting n13240362 the biblical tree in the Garden of Eden whose forbidden fruit was tasted by Adam and Eve n13240514 the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others n13240839 common ownership; "they shared a community of possessions" n13240971 exclusive individual ownership n13241057 the legal right of ownership n13241182 the right granting to shareholders the first opportunity to buy a new issue of stock; provides protection against dilution of the shareholder's ownership interest n13241407 the right of a shareholder in a company to subscribe to shares of a new issue of common stock before it is offered to the public n13241600 the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited n13241940 a benefit given by a company to an employee in the form of an option to buy stock in the company at a discount or at a fixed price; "stock options are not much use as an incentive if the price at which they can be exercised is out of reach" n13242239 the right to buy or sell a stock at a specified price within a stated period n13242410 an option to buy n13242484 an option to sell n13242558 an option to buy the crown jewels offered to a white knight in order to forestall a hostile takeover n13242719 the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands n13242923 a medieval form of land tenure in England; a copyhold was a parcel of land granted to a peasant by the lord of the manor in return for agricultural services n13243134 tenure by which land is held in fee simple or for life n13243261 an estate held in fee simple or for life n13243374 tenure by which a villein held land n13243466 a corporation's purchase of its own outstanding stock; increases earnings/share so stock price rises (which can discourage a takeover attempt) n13243668 property rights that are held by the public at large n13243780 an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits n13243991 ownership of a business by the people who work for it n13244109 something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone; "that hat is my property"; "he is a man of property"; n13244753 property or belongings that are tangible n13244881 all the property that someone possess; "he left all his worldly possessions to his daughter" n13245076 property that provides tax income for local governments n13245217 any property (real or personal or mixed) that can be inherited n13245338 intangible property that is the result of creativity (such as patents or trademarks or copyrights) n13245504 property and income belonging jointly to a married couple n13245626 movable property (as distinguished from real estate) n13245846 personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc) n13246079 property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business; "she left some of her personal effects in the house"; "I watched over their effects until they returned" n13246332 any movable possession (especially articles of clothing); "she packed her things and left" n13246475 property consisting of houses and land n13246662 extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; "the family owned a large estate on Long Island" n13247149 property held in common n13247228 plot of land belonging to an English parish church or an ecclesiastical office n13247358 a holding in the form of land n13247445 ownership of land; the state or fact of owning land n13247554 property or goods saved from damage or destruction n13247712 a holding in the form of shares of corporations n13247818 property or income owned by a church n13247981 the worldly possessions of a church n13248087 an endowed church office giving income to its holder n13248274 a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached n13248393 property that is leased or rented out or let n13248598 a rented car; "she picked up a hire car at the airport and drove to her hotel" n13248792 an item of property that is given in part payment for a new one n13248928 a lease from one lessee to another n13249062 property owned by a government n13249154 land or property held under a lease n13249245 a piece of land under 50 acres that is sold or let to someone for cultivation n13249400 land acquired from the United States public lands by filing a record and living on and cultivating it under the homestead law n13249599 the buildings and adjacent grounds of a farm n13249699 the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family n13249805 land that is unowned and uninhabited (and usually undesirable) n13249927 a piece of land held under the feudal system n13250048 the land on which real estate is located; "he built the house on land leased from the city" n13250244 real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation) n13250398 property that has economic utility: a monetary value or an exchange value n13250542 wealth reckoned in terms of money; "all his money is in real estate" n13250680 a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit); "she made a bundle selling real estate"; "they sank megabucks into their new house" n13250930 everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities n13251154 informal terms for personal possessions; "did you take all your clobber?" n13251289 the total valuation of the estate's assets at the time of the person's death n13251424 the estate remaining after debts and funeral expenses and administrative expenses have been deducted from the gross estate; the estate then left to be distributed (and subject to federal and state inheritance taxes) n13251715 (law) an estate whose duration is limited to the life of the person holding it n13251906 the estate of a baron n13251980 an estate in the country n13252062 land that belongs to the Crown n13252168 the landed estate of a lord (including the house on it) n13252293 the estate of a seigneur n13252395 a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries n13252513 an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas) n13252672 a place where oranges are grown; a plantation of orange trees in warm climes or a greenhouse in cooler areas n13252853 a valuable possession whose upkeep is excessively expensive n13252973 a possession whose ownership changes or lapses n13253255 something acquired; "a recent acquisition by the museum" n13253423 something added to what you already have; "the librarian shelved the new accessions"; "he was a new addition to the staff" n13253612 something acquired by purchase n13253751 an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price" n13254011 a very small sum; "he bought it for a song" n13254105 a bargain rate for travellers on commercial routes (usually air routes) n13254237 (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance n13254443 a grant (by a sovereign or a legislative body) of resources to maintain a dependent member of a ruling family; "bishoprics were received as appanages for the younger sons of great families" n13254697 a grant of public land (as to a railway or college) n13254805 the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating n13254985 the amount of monetary gain n13255145 the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time n13255562 income (after taxes) that is available to you for saving or spending n13255713 two incomes received from the same source (as by holding a government job and receiving a government pension) n13255883 income obtained with a minimum of effort n13255994 income before interest and taxes and depreciation and amortization have been subtracted; an indicator of a company's profitability that is watched by investors (especially in leveraged buyouts) n13256303 the economic condition in which credit is easy to secure n13256434 the economic condition in which credit is difficult to secure and interest rates are high n13256599 the property that reverts to the state n13256691 the entire amount of income before any deductions are made n13256894 the total value of all income in a nation (wages and profits and interest and rents and pension payments) during a given period (usually 1 yr) n13257098 former measure of the United States economy; the total market value of goods and services produced by all citizens and capital during a given period (usually 1 yr) n13257354 a version of the GNP that has been adjusted for the effects of inflation n13257511 the measure of an economy adopted by the United States in 1991; the total market values of goods and services produced by workers and capital within a nation's borders during a given period (usually 1 year) n13257792 a statistical factor designed to remove the effect of inflation; inflation adjusted variables are in constant dollars n13257982 payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property; "he received royalties on his book" n13258167 total admission receipts for an entertainment n13258269 total admission receipts at a sports event n13258362 the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) n13258825 an unrealized gain on an investment calculated by subtracting the investor's cost from the current market price n13259013 an unrealized loss on an investment calculated by subtracting the current market price from the investor's cost n13259199 the excess of cash revenues over cash outlays in a give period of time (not including non-cash expenses) n13259359 the income received by a single individual n13259481 the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock n13259630 profit that occurs unexpectedly as a consequence of some event not controlled by those who profit from it n13259797 a very large profit n13259917 something won (especially money) n13260092 income received from rental properties n13260190 the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property; "the average return was about 5%" n13260510 quick or easy earnings, "they are traders out to make a fast buck" n13260645 shameful profit; "he would sell his soul for filthy lucre" n13260762 (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold n13260936 income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time n13261107 gross sales reduced by customer discounts, returns, freight out, and allowances n13261242 the ratio gross profits divided by net sales n13261380 (accounting) income received but not yet earned (usually considered a current liability on a company's balance sheet) n13261597 personal income that you did not earn (e.g., dividends or interest or rent income) n13261779 income available to the government n13261916 government income due to taxation n13262077 government revenue from domestic sources (excluding customs) n13262200 the total national income divided by the number of people in the nation n13262335 property that has been stolen n13262462 (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war); "to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy" n13262663 goods or money obtained illegally n13262913 that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner n13263257 right of inheritance belongs exclusively to the eldest son n13263375 a former English custom by which the youngest son inherited land to the exclusion of his older brothers n13263540 (law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance) n13263779 (law) a gift of personal property by will n13263920 an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture) n13264076 (law) a gift of real property by will n13264203 a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband n13264342 (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower n13264522 something acquired without effort or payment or obligation; "there is no free lunch in politics or Hollywood" n13264688 something that has been in a family for generations n13264794 (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance n13265011 something acquired without compensation n13265425 money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage n13265603 money or property given (in some societies) by the bridegroom to the family of his bride n13265749 a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously n13265904 money to support a worthy person or cause n13266170 financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit n13266348 money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research n13266515 aid (such as economic or military assistance) provided to one nation by another n13266690 a United States program of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe (1948-1952); named after George Marshall n13266892 any monetary aid n13267014 a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public; "a subsidy for research in artificial intelligence" n13267263 grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution n13267411 a government subsidy used to maintain prices at a certain level n13267534 a grant to a person or school for some educational project n13267687 a grant that funds postdoctoral study or research n13267816 financial aid that enables you to get trained for a specified job; "the bill provided traineeships in vocational rehabilitation" n13268020 an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation n13268146 something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe" n13268484 tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket n13268683 any outstanding award n13268758 any money given as a prize n13268842 something presented as a gift; "his tie was a present from his wife" n13269054 a present given in celebration of a person's birthday n13269186 a present given at Christmas time n13269318 a small Christmas present included in the Christmas stocking n13269459 a present given to someone getting married n13269596 a wedding present to the bride n13269683 the amount that the insurance company will pay on a given life insurance policy if the policy is cancelled prior to the death of the insured n13269890 an amount of money contributed; "he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest" n13270038 a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause n13270260 a contribution of money or assistance n13270373 money contributed to a religious organization n13270545 an offering of a tenth part of some personal income n13270648 the offerings of the congregation at a religious service n13270760 an annual contribution made by Roman Catholics to support the papal see n13270906 a contribution made to a politician or a political campaign or a political party n13271094 political contributions made in such a way as to avoid the United States regulations for federal election campaigns (as by contributions to a political action committee) n13271320 the capital that provides income for an institution n13271498 a gift that significantly increases the recipient's wealth n13271631 a church endowment n13271705 an endowment for the singing of Masses n13271797 a small gift (especially one given by a merchant to a customer who makes a purchase) n13271937 a gift that is bestowed or conferred n13272059 payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military n13272283 a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.; "they encouraged customers with a premium for loyal patronage" n13272545 something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme); "the road map was a freebie" n13272712 a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group n13272860 a gift (usually of inferior quality) that should be accepted uncritically; "it wasn't much, but don't look a gift horse in the mouth" n13273050 an offering made as an expression of thanks n13273154 an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output n13273381 a formal scheme for inducing someone (as employees) to do something n13273550 (taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax) n13273738 the sum of money that is misappropriated n13273836 a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus) n13273949 remuneration offered to a salesperson for exceeding some predetermined sales goal n13274092 an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances; "an allowance for profit" n13274364 an allowance for changes in the consumer price index n13274487 an allowance for loss due to depreciation n13274597 an amount or percentage deducted n13274732 a discount from the list price of a commodity allowed by a manufacturer or wholesaler to a merchant n13274892 a statistical adjustment made to accommodate predictable fluctuations as a function of the season of the year; "seasonal adjustments for housing starts must be made in mid-winter" n13275137 an adjustment made for the weight of the packaging in order to determine the net weight of the goods n13275288 money paid out; an amount spent n13275495 amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) n13275847 the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor n13276330 ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in a taxpayer's business or trade n13276519 interest paid on loans n13276604 expenses incurred in promoting or evaluating legislation; "many lobbying expenses are deductible by a taxpayer" n13276778 amount spent for diagnosis or treatment or prevention of medical problems n13276913 an expense (such as depreciation) that is not paid for in cash n13277056 the cost of moving your residence from one location to another n13277179 the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes n13277492 the cost (over a period of five years) of organizing a new corporation or partnership n13277644 the cost of personal or family living; "some personal expenses are tax deductible" n13277789 the cost of promoting a product n13277886 money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer; "he kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting" n13278100 a public expenditure (as for unemployment compensation or veteran's benefits) that is not for goods and services n13278275 the cost of long-term improvements n13278375 a sum of money paid or a claim discharged n13279046 a payment larger than needed or expected n13279162 a payment smaller than needed or expected n13279262 something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings" n13279809 extra pay for soldiers engaged in active combat n13279913 a doubled wage (for working overtime) n13280008 food and lodging provided in addition to money; "they worked for $30 and found" n13280139 reduced wage paid to someone who is not working full time n13280251 a wage sufficient for a worker and family to subsist comfortably n13280373 extra pay awarded to an employee on the basis of merit (especially to school teachers) n13280515 the lowest wage that an employer is allowed to pay; determined by contract or by law n13280658 wages enclosed in an envelope for distribution to the wage earner n13280795 wages paid to an employee who is on sick leave n13280896 money paid to strikers from union funds n13280992 what is left of your pay after deductions for taxes and dues and insurance etc n13281130 a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time n13281275 a payment made at regular times n13281476 amount of money received per unit time; "women's pay rate is lower than men's" n13281641 a rate of pay that is 1.5 times the regular rate; for overtime work n13281770 the amount of money paid out per unit time n13281925 paid to a hired murderer n13282007 payment or reward (as for service rendered) n13282161 money returned to a payer n13282275 a refund of some fraction of the amount paid n13282419 a rebate on rent given by a local government authority n13282550 something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) n13282948 excessive compensation n13283033 compensation for death or injury suffered by a worker in the course of his employment n13283187 payment made voluntarily to reduce guilt over dishonest dealings n13283314 a payment made by one person for the support of another n13283485 support paid by one half of an unmarried partnership after the relationship ends n13283620 court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated n13283764 payment made in return for a service rendered n13283952 a fee paid for a nominally free service n13284048 money demanded for the return of a captured person n13284184 a reward for information about a murderer n13284283 a reward or payment n13284356 a fitting reward n13284442 a bribe paid to someone to insure that something is kept secret n13284562 payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment n13284784 a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction n13284973 a bribe given to a disc jockey to induce him to promote a particular record n13285101 money offered as a bribe n13285176 assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; "he wanted his share in cash" n13285619 a portion of something (especially money) n13285714 a share that has been dispensed or distributed n13285855 a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given n13285973 a portion of something divided into shares; "they split the loot three ways" n13286099 a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity) n13286254 an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period); "travel allowance"; "my weekly allowance of two eggs"; "a child's allowance should not be too generous" n13286524 a share of something; "a slice of the company's revenue" n13286640 a promised or claimed share of loot or money; "he demanded his split before they disbanded" n13286801 (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something; "they have interests all over the world"; "a stake in the company's future" n13287239 funds advanced to a prospector or to someone starting a business in return for a share of the profits n13287414 ownership of more than 50% of a corporation's voting shares n13287540 an interest in a person or thing that will support the issuance of an insurance policy; an interest in the survival of the insured or in the preservation of the thing that is insured n13287787 (law) an interest in which there is a fixed right to present or future enjoyment and that can be conveyed to another n13287984 any interest in a property that secures the payment of an obligation n13288206 an interest in property that terminates under specific conditions n13288337 the interest in property owned by tenants whereby each tenant has an equal right to enjoy the entire property n13288529 an interest in land capable of being inherited n13288661 a fee without limitation to any class of heirs; they can sell it or give it away n13288798 a fee limited to a particular line of heirs; they are not free to sell it or give it away n13288942 land received by fee tail n13289020 a system in which employees receive a share of the net profits of the business n13289159 a share of the profits; "everyone got a cut of the earnings" n13289306 a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster n13289467 a share set aside for a specific purpose n13289630 a share that has been allocated again n13289744 a proportional share assigned to each participant n13289845 money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose n13290002 compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.; "he received reimbursement for his travel expenses" n13290285 compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees); "a clause in the U.S. constitution prevents sitting legislators from receiving emoluments from their own votes" n13290566 compensation paid to the family of a murdered person n13290676 a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury n13290991 (law) redress awarded by a court; "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?" n13291189 a compensating equivalent n13291356 (law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated n13291614 (law) a trivial sum (usually $1.00) awarded as recognition that a legal injury was sustained (as for technical violations of a contract) n13291831 (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct) n13292104 twice the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to n13292244 three times the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to n13292390 (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors; "Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War I" n13292613 compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury; "an act for which there is no reparation" n13292787 compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store" n13292989 (often plural) a payment that is made to a performer or writer or director of a television show or commercial that is paid for every repeat showing; "he could retire on his residuals" n13293246 a level of personal income defining the state of poverty n13293377 a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses n13293512 reimbursement for goods damaged while in transit or in use n13293625 pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation n13293752 a daily allowance for living expenses (especially while traveling in connection with your job) n13293901 a sum allowed for travel n13294029 a travel allowance at a given rate per mile traveled n13294135 a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose n13294302 allowance for a monarch's personal expenses n13294403 the stipend assigned by a cathedral to a canon n13294503 income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments; "his retirement fund was set up to be paid as an annuity" n13294763 an annuity paid in a series of more or less equal payments at the beginning of equally spaced periods; "rent payable in advance constitutes an annuity in advance for the landlord" n13295025 an annuity paid in a series of more or less equal payments at the end of equally spaced periods n13295183 an annuity payable to one person in the event that someone else is unable to receive it n13295360 an annuity scheme wherein participants share certain benefits and on the death of any participant his benefits are redistributed among the remaining participants; can run for a fixed period of time or until the death of all but one participant n13295657 a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service n13295972 payment for the right to occupy and improve a piece of land n13296089 very low or nominal rent n13296194 an extortionate rent n13296270 the return derived from cultivated land in excess of that derived from the poorest land cultivated under similar conditions n13296460 financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment) n13296593 a system for paying for goods by installments n13296752 installment plan; "we bought a car on the never-never" n13296899 financial assistance in time of need n13297097 a benefit that goes to anyone whose money receipts increase automatically as prices rise n13297254 insurance or pension money payable to a beneficiary of a deceased n13297397 a percentage of death benefits paid directly to policy holders having a short life expectancy (usually 6 months) n13297595 cash derived from sale of an insurance policy by a terminally ill policy holder n13297740 insurance benefits paid in case of disability n13297850 money paid (by the government) to someone who is too ill to work n13298011 an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right); "a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job" n13298287 any customary and rightful perquisite appropriate to your station in life; "for thousands of years the chair was an appanage of state and dignity rather than an article of ordinary use" n13298537 a tax deduction that is granted in order to encourage a particular type of commercial activity n13298701 a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) n13298935 a present given at Christmas for services during the year n13299071 court-ordered support paid by one spouse to the other who has custody of the children after the parents are separated n13299248 a complete payment consisting of a single sum of money n13299357 the final payment of a debt n13299453 a payment of money sent to a person in another place n13299651 payment of a debt or obligation n13299804 repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock) n13300025 a small payment made in acknowledgement of an obligation n13300141 loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid n13300324 nonpayment of a debt when due n13300411 act of failing to meet a financial obligation n13300555 a payment required for not fulfilling a contract n13300711 an inadequate payment; "they work all day for a mere pittance" n13300828 a justly deserved penalty n13300922 a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something; "the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time" n13301174 something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty; n13301328 money extracted as a penalty n13301500 fine imposed by a library on books that overdue when returned n13301620 payment for insurance n13301715 a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals n13301835 excess of cost over budget; "the cost overrun necessitated an additional allocation of funds in the budget" n13302001 average cost of basic necessities of life (as food and shelter and clothing); "a rise in the cost of living reflects the rate of inflation" n13302201 the cost of borrowing something n13302293 any cost incurred by a producer or wholesaler or retailer or distributor (as for advertising and shipping etc) n13302467 the cost of handling (especially the cost of packaging and mailing an order) n13302621 the cost of marketing (e.g., the cost of transferring title and moving goods to the customer) n13302775 combined costs of raw material and labor incurred in producing goods n13302905 current cost of replacing a fixed asset with a new one of equal effectiveness n13303045 cost of reproducing physical property minus various allowances (especially depreciation) n13303214 calculated cost for a given unit of a product n13303315 the amount of money needed to purchase something; "the price of gasoline"; "he got his new car on excellent terms"; "how much is the damage?" n13303759 cost of bribing someone; "they say that every politician has a price" n13303880 the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price n13304009 the price at which something is offered for sale n13304186 (stock market) the price at which a broker is willing to buy a certain security n13304340 (stock market) the price of the last transaction completed during a day's trading session n13304508 (stock market) the price at which a broker is willing to sell a certain security n13304665 (auction) the minimum price at which a seller of property will entertain bids n13304819 price charged for goods picked up at the factory n13304927 an exorbitant price; "what they are asking for gas these days is highway robbery" n13305070 the selling price of something as stated in a catalogue or price list; often subject to discounts; "I got it at 30% off the list price" n13305262 the price at which something is actually purchased n13305373 the current delivery price of a commodity traded in the spot market n13305510 (stock market) the price at which a certain security becomes attractive to investors n13305673 assessed price; "the valuation of this property is much too high" n13305794 cost in terms of foregoing alternatives n13305932 the opportunity cost of the funds employed as the result of an investment decision; the rate of return that a business could earn if it chose another investment with equivalent risk n13306190 the opportunity cost of unproductive assets; the expense incurred by ownership n13306346 the cost of carrying or transporting n13306436 (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified; "he requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses" n13306669 (frequently plural) expenses incurred by an employee in the performance of the job and usually reimbursed by the employer n13306870 the price charged for some article or service; "the admission charge" n13307370 charge made for carrying an account or for merchandise sold on an installment plan n13307514 an amount periodically charged to expense or against revenue in compensation for depreciation of property n13307685 a price that is too low n13307784 a price that is too high n13307901 an exorbitant charge n13307995 a charge added at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that was not bought on the premises n13308147 the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance n13308336 the fare charged for traveling by airplane n13308432 the fare charged for riding a bus or streetcar n13308543 the fare charged for riding in a taxicab n13308650 the fare charged for riding a subway train n13308750 the fare charged for traveling by train n13308864 a charge imposed and collected n13308999 charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government n13309776 collective value of taxable assets n13309865 rate used to calculate tax liability n13309956 the amount of tax owed; calculated by applying the tax rate to the tax base n13310091 a system of taxation in which a tax is levied on a single commodity (usually land) n13310230 a personal tax levied on annual income n13310415 a movement into a higher tax bracket as taxable income increases n13310539 income tax paid periodically on income that is not subject to withholding taxes; based on the taxpayer's predicted tax liability n13310727 a tax on employees and employers that is used to fund the Social Security system n13310858 tax write-off for expenses of doing business n13310985 a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.); "additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent" n13311217 deduction allowed for some (limited) kinds of entertainment for business purposes n13311368 income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer n13311573 the British system of withholding tax n13311679 an unearned rise in the market value of property resulting from general market factors n13311830 the amount by which the selling price of an asset exceeds the purchase price; the gain is realized when the asset is sold n13312010 the amount by which the purchase price of an asset exceeds the selling price; the loss is realized when the asset is sold n13312190 a tax on capital gains; "he avoided the capital gains tax by short selling" n13312329 a tax on capital or property n13312434 a tax that is levied when you are departing a country by land or sea or air n13312569 a capital tax on property imposed by municipalities; based on the estimated value of the property n13312754 a tax levied on households by local authorities; based on the estimated value of the property and the number of people living in it n13312962 a tax that is imposed by states on corporations; it depends both on the net worth of the corporation and on its net income attributable to activities within the state n13313188 a tax imposed on transfers of property by gift during the lifetime of the giver n13313322 a tax on the estate of the deceased person n13313464 a tax paid directly by the person or organization on whom it is levied n13313591 an advantage bestowed by legislation that reduces a tax on some preferred activity n13313733 a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings n13313899 a tax levied on goods or services rather than on persons or organizations n13314085 a tax paid unwittingly by the consumer (such as ad valorem taxes) n13314226 a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person n13314355 a tax of a fixed amount per person and payable as a requirement for the right to vote n13314495 any tax in which the rate increases as the amount subject to taxation increases n13314652 any tax in which the rate is constant as the amount subject to taxation increases n13314796 any tax in which the rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases n13314936 a local tax on property (usually used in the plural) n13315077 a local tax for the relief of the poor n13315191 a tax collected by requiring a stamp to be purchased and attached (usually on documents or publications) n13315364 an additional tax on certain kinds of income that has already been taxed n13315518 a tax toward paving streets n13315616 any tax levied on the passing of title to property n13315743 a levy of one tenth of something n13315827 an additional tax levied on private property for public improvements that enhance the value of the property n13315999 a government tax on imports or exports; "they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries" n13316332 a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate) n13316568 a tax based on the cost of the item purchased and collected directly from the buyer n13316722 a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production n13316905 a tax on every gallon of gasoline sold n13317002 money collected under a tariff n13317137 an impost levied in England to provide money for ships for national defense n13317269 a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship n13317422 a tax on various goods brought into a town n13317517 a tariff imposed to raise revenue n13317611 a tariff imposed to protect domestic firms from import competition n13317759 a tariff imposed to prevent dumping n13317858 a duty imposed on imports n13317941 a duty imposed on exports n13318024 a duty imposed to offset subsidies by foreign governments n13318147 a periodic charge that does not vary with business volume (as insurance or rent or mortgage payments etc.) n13318411 a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink n13318584 a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed; "how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?" n13318804 interest calculated on both the principal and the accrued interest n13318934 interest paid on the principal alone n13319032 the percentage of a sum of money charged for its use n13319253 interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan n13319415 the discount rate fixed by a central bank n13319512 the rate of interest set by the Federal Reserve that member banks are charged when they borrow money through the Federal Reserve System n13319726 the interest rate set by the Bank of England for lending to other banks n13319872 the interest rate on short-term loans that banks charge their commercial customers with high credit ratings n13320045 an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest n13320168 a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services n13320691 a fee for anchoring n13320766 a charge for storing goods in a cellar n13320860 a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary); "he works on commission" n13321081 a fee that is payable only if the outcome is successful (as for an attorney's services) n13321230 a fee charged for a vessel to use a dock n13321338 a fee added for returning a rented car to a location different from the one where it was rented n13321495 the fee charged for admission n13321722 a fee that is paid to someone who finds a source of financial backing or to someone who brings people together for business purposes; "the agency got a finder's fee when their candidate was hired as the new CEO" n13321992 a fee paid for legal service n13322113 a fee paid to the government for the privilege of being licensed to do something (as selling liquor or practicing medicine) n13322343 a fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day n13322520 the fee charged for carrying goods in lighters n13322641 a fee charged for passage through a lock in a canal or waterway n13322758 fee paid to a mint by the government for minting a coin n13322867 a fee for mooring n13322938 a fee charged to a borrower (especially for a mortgage loan) to cover the costs of initiating the loan n13323102 a fee charged for the use of pipes n13323207 a fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals n13323313 a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone n13323460 something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises n13323648 charged by a government for coining bullion n13323749 a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance) n13323885 a fee charged for transporting goods by truckage n13323988 a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education); "tuition and room and board were more than $25,000" n13324188 a fee charged for the use of a wharf or quay n13324297 a fee charged for exchanging currencies n13324427 a charge required as compensation for the delay of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure n13324609 the charge for installing something n13324710 the charge for carrying burdens by porters n13324826 the charge for mailing something n13324912 a charge based on weight measured in pounds n13325010 amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5" n13325382 rate per quarter for water from a public supply n13325505 an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill) n13325722 a surcharge added to the cost per person when traveling alone n13325847 a percentage of a bill (as at a hotel or restaurant) added in payment for service n13326021 the charge for stowing goods n13326103 the charge for storing something in tanks n13326198 the charge for transporting something by common carrier; "we pay the freight"; "the freight rate is usually cheaper" n13326450 the rate at which the value of property is reduced; used to calculate tax deduction n13326620 the charge for exchanging currency of one country for currency of another n13326772 a reduced rate for a round-trip ticket n13326871 a rate of charging by the linear foot of work done n13326975 a rate of payment for written material that is measured according to the number of lines submitted n13327136 the rate charged daily for a hotel room n13327231 the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue; "the company operated at a loss last year"; "the company operated in the red last year" n13327503 a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer; "increased expenses put a squeeze on profits" n13327676 something that is lost; "the car was a total loss"; "loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt" n13327896 loss of money or decrease in financial value n13328073 a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value; "he had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice" n13328273 anything lost by wear or waste n13328357 decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use n13328578 (accounting) a method of calculating depreciation by taking an equal amount of the asset's cost as an expense for each year of the asset's useful life n13328853 (accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset n13329047 a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket n13329322 something lost (especially money lost at gambling) n13329489 a person's financial situation (good or bad); "he found himself in straitened circumstances" n13329641 anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company n13330168 money that you currently expect to pay on notes and accounts n13330283 money that you currently expect to receive from notes or accounts n13330425 the most desirable assets of a corporation; "their crown jewels figured prominently in the takeover attempt" n13330591 a source of substantial wealth (usually plural); "a patron of the arts should have deep pockets" n13330764 capital held back from investment in order to meet probable or possible demands n13330941 reserve assets in the International Monetary Fund; designed to supplement reserves of gold and convertible currencies used to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market n13331198 a quantity of money; "he borrowed a large sum"; "the amount he had in cash was insufficient" n13331634 an amount of money expressed numerically; "a figure of $17 was suggested" n13331778 available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed n13332009 resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature n13332197 resources of available manpower n13332290 natural resources in the form of arable land n13332395 natural resources in the form of minerals n13332500 any natural resource (as wood or solar energy) that can be replenished naturally with the passage of time n13332670 assets that are saleable though not material or physical n13332820 (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets) n13333047 assets in the form of cash (or easily convertible into cash) n13333237 money that is invested with an expectation of profit n13333420 the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation n13333546 interest in a building that a tenant earns by contributing to its renovation or maintenance n13333696 the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it n13333833 the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity); "he owns a controlling share of the company's stock" n13334307 ownership of stocks; the state or fact of holding stock; "prohibition of unrestricted intercorporate stockholding"- W.Z.Ripley n13334492 a specific number of stocks or shares owned; "sell holdings he has in corporations" n13334650 the book value of the outstanding shares of a corporation n13334767 a common stock of a nationally known company whose value and dividends are reliable; typically have high price and low yield; "blue chips are usually safe investments" n13335008 common stock classified as A or B where A has certain advantages (e.g., voting power) that B does not n13335172 stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections; "over 40 million Americans invest in common stocks" n13335521 stock held by stockholders of record on a given date n13335635 the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value n13335808 stock with no par value specified in the corporate charter or on the stock certificate n13335974 stock whose holders are guaranteed priority in the payment of dividends but whose holders have no voting rights n13336204 preferred stock whose dividends if omitted accumulate until paid out n13336368 the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public n13336492 preferred stock or convertible bonds or warrants that can be converted into common stock n13336650 shares owned by shareholders who have a controlling interest n13336770 stock of a corporation that has had faster than average gains in earnings and is expected to continue to n13336933 newly issued stock that is in great public demand n13337050 a stock selling for less that $1/share n13337146 the value at which an asset is carried on a balance sheet; equals cost minus accumulated depreciation n13337322 the price at which buyers and sellers trade the item in an open marketplace n13337471 bonds sold by a corporation or government agency at a particular time and identifiable by date of maturity n13337634 a bond that can be converted to other securities under certain conditions n13337770 a bond issued by a corporation; carries no claim to ownership and pays no dividends but payments to bondholders have priority over payments to stockholders; "a corporate bond is a safer investment than common stock in the same company" n13338066 a bond issued with detachable coupons that must be presented to the issuer for interest payments n13338234 a bond that is an IOU of the United States Treasury; considered the safest security in the investment world n13338439 a (speculative) bond with a credit rating of BB or lower; issued for leveraged buyouts and other takeovers by companies with questionable credit n13338657 a bond issued by a state or local government n13338780 a bond containing a provision that the holder cannot redeem the security before a specific date (usually at maturity) n13338960 a bond given to protect the recipient against loss in case the terms of a contract are not filled; a surety company assumes liability for nonperformance n13339189 a bond made by a reversioner to secure a loan; payable out of his reversion n13339325 a bond whose owner is recorded on the books of the issuer; can be transferred to another owner only when endorsed by the registered owner n13339542 a bond issued by an agency that is commissioned to finance public works; revenue from the public property is used to pay off the bond n13339734 a bond that is back by collateral n13339844 the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future n13340080 a security issued by United States government agencies or the Farm Credit System n13340244 a security created when a group of mortgages are gathered together and bonds are sold to other institutions or the public; investors receive a portion of the interest payments on the mortgages as well as the principal payments; usually guaranteed by the government n13340579 a security whose owner's name is recorded on the books of the issuer (or issuer's agent) n13340751 non-negotiable government bond; cannot be bought and sold once the original purchase is made n13340902 a bond issued to finance the construction of public utility services n13341052 a bond that is issued at a deep discount from its value at maturity and pays no interest during the life of the bond; the commonest form of zero-coupon security n13341350 (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee) n13341593 a reversion to the state (as the ultimate owner of property) in the absence of legal heirs n13341756 (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing; "mineral rights"; "film rights" n13341962 (civil law) the right to all of that which your property produces whether by growth or improvement n13342135 any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate; "he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price" n13342398 the maximum number of shares authorized under the terms of a corporation's articles of incorporation n13342597 stock with a par value of $25/share n13342692 an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it" n13342987 money that is risked for possible monetary gain n13343123 money bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors (especially if they have inside information) n13343284 (stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases his holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases n13343526 the money risked on a gamble n13343774 the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker) n13343917 (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot n13344071 defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness" n13344386 financial security n13344462 any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change n13344664 the total amount and type of insurance carried n13344804 promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company n13345286 a British term for some kinds of insurance n13345403 insurance against loss due to theft or traffic accidents n13345560 a system of automobile insurance where a party who is injured in an automobile accident recovers damages up to a specific amount against his own insurance company regardless of who was responsible for the accident; "the amount of litigation resulting from minor accidents is reduced by no fault insurance" n13345962 insurance that provides protection for the loss of profits and continuing fixed expenses resulting from a break in commercial activities due to the occurrence of a peril n13346209 insurance issued jointly by two or more underwriters n13346337 insurance against loss due to fire n13346432 insurance that is purchased by a group (such as the employees of a company) usually at a reduced rate to individual members of the group n13346630 insurance that provides protection against certain risks such as storms or fires n13346773 insurance against loss due to ill health n13346912 insurance that pays all or part of a patient's hospital expense n13347065 insurance that provides protection from claims arising from injuries or damage to other people or property n13347237 insurance paid to named beneficiaries when the insured person dies; "in England they call life insurance life assurance" n13347489 life insurance for a specified amount which is payable to the insured person at the expiration of a certain period of time or to a designated beneficiary immediately upon the death of the insured n13347750 a form of life insurance whereby on the death or default of a participant his share is distributed to the remaining members n13347947 insurance on the life of the insured for a fixed amount at a definite premium that is paid each year in the same amount during the entire lifetime of the insured n13348227 insurance purchased by physicians and hospitals to cover the cost of being sued for malpractice; "obstetricians have to pay high rates for malpractice insurance" n13348456 sharing the risk by insurance companies; part or all of the insurer's risk is assumed by other companies in return for part of the premium paid by the insured; "reinsurance enables a client to get coverage that would be too great for any one company to assume" n13348792 insuring yourself by setting aside money to cover possible losses rather than by purchasing an insurance policy n13348964 low-cost insurance that is valid only for a stated period of time and has no cash surrender value or loan value; "term insurance is most often associated with life insurance policies" n13349208 group insurance that entitles members to services of participating hospitals and clinics and physicians n13349395 property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security" n13349662 money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use; "his deposit was refunded when he returned the car" n13349834 a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later n13349997 (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation; "the full and final satisfaction of the claim" n13350182 something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract n13350322 money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract n13350443 (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited n13350702 a deposit of personal property as security for a debt; "his saxophone was in pledge" n13350875 an article deposited as security n13350976 (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,000"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman" n13351278 the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities n13351457 a fund that a customer has entrusted to a securities brokerage; "you can't get a brokerage account unless you have $20,000" n13351680 an account with a securities brokerage whose transactions are settled on a cash basis n13351860 a brokerage firm account that parents have created for a minor n13351986 an account with a securities brokerage in which the broker extends credit n13352138 a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan n13352341 a security interest taken by the seller in return for credit n13352464 a mortgage that has priority over all mortgages and liens except those imposed by law n13352610 a mortgage that is subordinate to a first mortgage n13352722 a loan to buy some personal item; the item (or chattel) is security for the loan n13352865 a security pledged for the repayment of a loan n13353004 a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults n13353156 assets in the form of material possessions n13353280 an abundance of material possessions and resources n13353446 great wealth; "Whilst that for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice--almighty gold"--Ben Jonson n13353607 wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value n13353858 considerable capital (wealth or income); "he is a man of means" n13354021 your personal financial means; "that car is too expensive for my pocketbook" n13354154 the necessary means (especially financial means) n13354260 wealth available for investment in new or speculative enterprises n13354420 assets available for use in the production of further assets n13354769 capital available for the operations of a firm (e.g. manufacturing or transportation) as distinct from financial transactions and long-term improvements n13354985 a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance; "they send me an accounting every month" n13355301 a financial statement that gives operating results for a specific period n13355504 (finance) an account of the net value of a business at a specified date n13355656 (economics) that part of the balance of payments recording a nation's outflow and inflow of financial securities n13355868 capital as contrasted with the income derived from it n13356002 capital needed to set up a new business or enterprise n13356112 assets in the form of money n13356402 the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games; "he tried to break the bank at Monte Carlo" n13356569 a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.); "he shot his roll on a bob-tailed nag" n13356774 a supply of money; "they dipped into the taxpayers' pockets" n13356887 public funds used to pay for Medicaid n13356985 the funds of a government or institution or individual n13357178 the total stock of money in the economy; currency held by the public plus money in accounts in banks n13357410 a measure of the money supply; includes currency in circulation plus demand deposits or checking account balances n13357572 a measure of the money supply; M1 plus net time deposits (other than large certificates of deposit) n13357720 a measure of the money supply; M2 plus deposits at institutions that are not banks (such as savings and loan associations) n13357891 a treasury for government funds n13358000 a legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents n13358151 the treasury of a public institution or religious order n13358260 a subordinate treasury or place of deposit n13358360 a state treasury or exchequer or a royal treasury; originally the public treasury of Rome or the emperor's private purse n13358549 a reserve of money set aside for some purpose n13358895 the pooled money that is invested in assets n13359032 a mutual fund that is traded on a stock exchange n13359153 a mutual fund whose assets are stocks on a given list n13359263 a fund which, if borrowed or used, is intended to be replenished so it may be loaned or spent repeatedly n13359428 a fund accumulated regularly in a separate account and used to redeem debt securities n13359572 a fund of money put by as a reserve n13359690 a fund that a customer has entrusted to a bank and from which the customer can make withdrawals; "he moved his bank account to a new bank" n13359941 an account at a post office that can be used in similar ways to an account at a bank n13360103 a fund reserved to pay workers' pensions when they retire from service n13360254 a fund accumulated to finance a war (or a political campaign) n13360390 a fund for buying votes or bribing public officials n13360498 something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary); "he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father" n13360950 a trust in which the trustee must perform certain duties n13361083 a trust that enables a person to avoid possible conflict of interest by transferring assets to a fiduciary; the person establishing the trust gives up the right to information about the assets n13361333 a trust in which the trustee performs no active duties n13361465 a trust created for charitable or religious or educational or scientific purposes n13361624 a trust established to shift the income to someone who is taxed at a lower rate than the grantor for a period of 10 years or more n13361830 a trust inferred by operation of law n13361962 a trust created by a court (regardless of the intent of the parties) to benefit a party that has been wrongfully deprived of its rights n13362182 a trust created by a court when it is judged that it was the intention of the parties to create a trust n13362347 a trust created by the free and deliberate act of the parties involved (usually on the basis of written documentation) n13362540 a trust that gives the trustee discretion to pay the beneficiary as much of the trust income as the trustee believes appropriate n13362734 an investment trust that can buy only those securities listed when the trust was organized n13362918 a trust created and operating during the grantor's lifetime n13363056 a trust created to maintain a beneficiary but to be secure against the beneficiary's improvidence n13363217 a trust that is created under a will and that becomes active after the grantor dies n13363365 a savings account deposited by someone who makes themselves the trustee for a beneficiary and who controls it during their lifetime; afterward the balance is payable to the previously named beneficiary n13363704 an agreement whereby persons owning stock with voting powers retain ownership while transferring the voting rights to the trustees n13363893 a fund held in trust n13363970 a bank account against which the depositor can draw checks that are payable on demand n13364212 a bank account that accumulates interest n13364368 a savings account in which the deposit is held for a fixed term or in which withdrawals can be made only after giving notice or with loss of interest n13364602 a savings account showing no activity (other than posting interest) for some specified period; "the dormant account reverted to the state under escheat laws" n13364821 a savings account in which deposits and withdrawals are recorded in the depositor's passbook n13364984 a highly liquid debt instrument with maturities of less than three months n13365137 a debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest n13365286 the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood" n13365698 financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment" n13365978 resources available to meet expenses (especially legislation for raising revenue for a government) n13366137 things that make you comfortable and at ease; "all the comforts of home" n13366311 means of maintenance of a family or group n13366428 a source of income or livelihood n13366537 minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting; "social security provided only a bare subsistence" n13366693 (finance) profits that are not paid out as dividends but are added to the capital base of the corporation n13366912 a secret store of valuables or money n13367070 a supply of something available for future use; "he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars" n13367448 a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms) n13367593 supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government n13367787 a supply of seeds (or tubers) reserved for planting n13367913 good quality seeds (as kernels of corn) that are reserved for planting n13368052 something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose n13368318 a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies) n13368517 a place for storing whole blood or blood plasma; "the Red Cross created a blood bank for emergencies" n13368675 a place for storing and preserving corneas that are obtained from human corpses immediately after death; used for corneal transplantation to patients with corneal defects n13368900 a place where food is contributed and made available to those in need; "they set up a food bank for the flood victims" n13369074 the amount of fuel remaining n13369159 any assets that are concealed until they can be used advantageously n13369282 land retired from crop cultivation and planted with soil-building crops; government subsidies are paid to farmers for their retired land n13369474 the combined stakes of the betters n13369567 reserves that do not show up on the balance sheet (as by understating values) n13369723 a hidden reserve that can be used to adjust quarterly earning reports n13369857 any communal combination of funds; "everyone contributed to the pool" n13370014 funds taken out of earnings to provide for anticipated future payments n13370215 a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets n13370448 any possession that is highly valued by its owner; "the children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures" n13370669 accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.; "the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies" n13370938 a large amount of wealth or prosperity n13371030 something of value; "all our valuables were stolen" n13371190 valuable goods n13371274 a very large treasure n13371355 treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) n13371489 any of the less common and valuable metals often used to make coins or jewelry n13371682 a mass of precious metal n13371760 coins made of gold n13371866 coins made of silver n13371958 a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem n13372123 diamonds; "look at the ice on that dame!" n13372262 a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem n13372403 a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel n13372585 a small imperfect pearl n13372665 a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem n13372812 a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem n13372961 anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region n13373214 the value behind the money in a monetary system n13373426 a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of gold n13373584 a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of silver n13373746 a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by stated amounts of two metals (usually gold and silver) with values set at a predetermined ratio n13374008 something that can be used as an official medium of payment n13374161 a government-issued stamp that can be used in exchange for food n13374281 arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services n13374426 a line of credit extended for personal or household use n13374597 a loan made by a bank; to be repaid with interest on or before a fixed date n13374764 a bank loan granted for the use of a business n13374887 a loan from one bank to another n13374979 a loan secured by equity value in the borrower's home n13375167 a loan repaid with interest in equal periodic payments n13375323 a consumer credit line that can be used up to a certain limit or paid down at any time n13375604 credit extended by a business to a customer n13375758 a charge account that does not have to be paid to zero balance n13375891 an amount paid before it is earned n13376012 a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered; "do you take plastic?" n13376426 a credit card issued by a bank n13376512 a card that is used instead of cash to make telephone calls n13376643 a credit card that entitles the holder to receive cash n13376764 a card (usually plastic) that enables the holder to withdraw money or to have the cost of purchases charged directly to the holder's bank account n13377003 a plastic card containing a microprocessor that enables the holder to perform operations requiring data that is stored in the microprocessor; typically used to perform financial transactions n13377268 a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another n13377654 a draft in excess of the credit balance n13377749 a bill of exchange that is drawn in one country and made payable in another n13377899 a bill of exchange that is both drawn and made payable in the same country n13378031 a draft for the amount of a dishonored draft plus the costs and charges of drafting again n13378174 a bill of exchange for a specific purchase; drawn on the buyer by the seller and bearing the buyer's acceptance n13378348 the system by which one currency is exchanged for another; enables international transactions to take place n13378518 money available for a client to borrow n13378717 credit available at low rates of interest n13378816 a surplus or excess of money or merchandise that is actually on hand and that exceeds expectations n13378968 a direct reduction in tax liability (not dependent on the taxpayer's tax bracket) n13379106 a credit opened by an importer with a bank in an exporter's country to finance an export operation n13379264 credit opened by an importer at a bank in his own country upon which an exporter may draw n13379413 the maximum credit that a customer is allowed n13379619 credit granted by a bank to a business concern for commercial purposes n13379753 a document issued by a bank that guarantees the payment of a customer's draft; substitutes the bank's credit for the customer's credit n13380004 a letter of credit given to a business concern for commercial purposes n13380148 a letter of credit given to a traveler n13380309 a letter of credit issued by a bank or express company that is payable on presentation to any correspondent of the issuer n13380530 a draft drawn by a bank against funds deposited in another bank n13380667 an order of payment (such as a check payable to a shareholder) in which a dividend is paid n13380820 a written order for the payment of a sum to a named individual; obtainable and payable at a post office n13380996 credit provided by a bank in honoring a customer's overdrafts n13381145 money deposited in a bank or some similar institution n13381303 a bank deposit from which withdrawals can be made without notice n13381428 a certificate of deposit from which withdrawals can be made only after advance notice or at a specified future date n13381602 banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank n13381734 a written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check" n13382121 a check that is dishonored on presentation because of insufficient funds; "issuing a bad check is a form of larceny" n13382306 a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float n13382471 a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value n13382614 a blank check provided by a bank for the convenience of customers who are making withdrawals n13382766 a check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed; it can be cashed either at a bank or at the post office n13382975 a check issued in payment of wages or salary n13383090 a check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment n13383289 a check drawn against funds deposited in your personal checking account n13383439 a check issued by the officer of a bank on the banks own account (not that of a private person); "cashier's checks are as good as cash" n13383696 a check that has been signed but with the amount payable left blank n13383855 a monthly payment made to someone who has become disabled and is unable to work n13384018 a check reimbursing an aged person for the expenses of health care n13384164 a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working n13384341 a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work n13384557 the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender; "we tried to collect the money he owed us" n13384877 the official currency issued by a government or national bank; "he changed his money into francs" n13385080 British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK n13385216 informal terms for money n13385466 paper money of little value issued on insufficient security n13385583 money (or other benefits) obtained as a subsidy n13385778 coins of regular issue whose face value is greater than their intrinsic value n13385913 the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used n13386136 currency of the major financial and industrial countries held in those countries for the purpose of lending and borrowing n13386334 paper currency in denominations less than the basic monetary unit n13386465 prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check n13386614 money in the form of bills or coins; "there is a desperate shortage of hard cash" n13386882 a currency that is not likely to depreciate suddenly in value; "the countries agreed to conduct their bilateral trade in hard currency, replacing previous barter arrangements"; "Germany once had a solid economy, good fiscal and monetary policies, and a hard currency" n13387209 currency issued by a government or central bank and consisting of printed paper that can circulate as a substitute for specie n13387479 money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency; "he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver" n13387689 the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due; "I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change" n13387877 coins collectively n13388000 a trifling sum of money n13388111 coins of small denomination regarded collectively; "he had a pocketful of change" n13388245 a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money n13389105 an old Scottish coin of little value n13389194 a gold coin of the Byzantine Empire; widely circulated in Europe in the Middle Ages n13389359 any of various former European coins of different denominations n13389475 formerly a gold coin of various European countries n13389577 an old small silver Spanish coin n13389660 an old silver Spanish coin; worth 8 reales n13389763 an English coin worth one twentieth of a pound n13389864 an English coin worth 5 shillings n13389949 an English coin worth half a crown n13390040 a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar n13390139 a United States coin worth one twentieth of a dollar n13390244 a United States or Canadian coin worth one fourth of a dollar; "he fed four quarters into the slot machine" n13390405 a United States coin worth half of a dollar n13390525 an English coin worth half a penny n13390626 a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit n13390788 a counterfeit coin n13390857 a decimal coin worth ten pennies n13390963 a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies n13391118 former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three pennies n13391262 a former English silver coin worth four pennies n13391373 a coin worth five cents n13391452 a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970 n13391610 a coin worth eight pennies n13391693 a coin worth nine pennies n13391774 a copper penny n13391841 a coin used in Great Britain since 1971 worth one hundredth of a pound n13391967 a United States coin worth one dollar; "the dollar coin has never been popular in the United States" n13392156 a United States coin worth one dollar n13392262 a dollar made of silver n13392357 a former gold coin in the United States worth 20 dollars n13392472 a former gold coin in the United States worth 10 dollars n13392580 a former gold coin in United States worth 5 dollars n13392688 a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings n13392786 a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny n13392896 a former Spanish gold coin n13392977 a former French gold coin n13393059 any of various large ancient Greek coins n13393155 any of the various silver or gold coins of ancient Greece n13393265 a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money; "he hasn't a sou to his name" n13393427 specially minted silver coins that are distributed by the British sovereign on Maundy Thursday n13393599 money that the government declares to be legal tender although it cannot be converted into standard specie n13393762 a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank); "he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes" n13394179 formerly a bank note issued by the United States Treasury and redeemable in silver n13394326 negotiable debt obligations of the United States government which guarantees that interest and principal payments will be paid on time n13394592 a short-term obligation that is not interest-bearing (it is purchased at a discount); can be traded on a discount basis for 91 days n13394792 a debt instrument with maturities of 10 years or longer n13394907 securities with maturities of 1 to 10 years; sold for cash or in exchange for maturing issues or at auction n13395074 a United States bill worth 100 dollars n13395187 a United States bill worth 50 dollars n13395296 a United States bill worth 20 dollars n13395407 a United States bill worth 10 dollars n13395515 a United States bill worth 5 dollars n13395652 five dollars worth of a drug; "a nickel bag of drugs"; "a nickel deck of heroin" n13395799 a United States bill worth 2 dollars n13395897 a piece of paper money worth one dollar n13396054 anything that is owed to someone else n13396276 an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period); "last year there was a serious budgetary deficit" n13396485 an excess of expenditures over revenues n13396603 an excess of the federal government's spending over its revenue; "federal deficits can cause inflation" n13396768 an excess of imports over exports n13396861 a payment that is due (e.g., as the price of membership); "the society dropped him for non-payment of dues" n13397018 the liability of a firm's owners for no more than the capital they have invested in the firm n13397174 money or goods or services owed by one person to another n13397443 an unpaid overdue debt n13397519 the debt of the national government (as distinguished from the debts of individuals and businesses and political subdivisions) n13397705 the total of the nation's debts: debts of local and state and national governments; an indicator of how much public spending is financed by borrowing instead of taxation n13397932 the maximum borrowing power of a governmental entity n13398074 a limit set by Congress beyond which the national debt cannot rise; periodically raised by Congress n13398241 a written promise to repay a debt n13398469 a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time; "I had to co-sign his note at the bank" n13398768 a debt that is unlikely to be repaid n13398859 debt to be paid by installments n13398953 the temporary provision of money (usually at interest) n13399275 a loan that is repayable on demand n13399379 a loan by a lender to a customer without the use of a third party; direct lending gives the lender greater discretion in making loans n13399570 a loan that is shared by a group of banks that join to make a loan too big for any one of them alone n13399782 a loan that establishes consumer credit that is granted for personal use; usually unsecured and based on the borrower's integrity and ability to pay n13400024 a personal loan to purchase an automobile n13400150 one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan n13400334 a loan on real estate that is usually secured by a mortgage n13400472 a loan that is payable on or before a specified date n13400580 a note payable on demand n13400662 the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated n13400798 financial liabilities (such as a tax); "the charges against the estate" n13401013 the right to take another's property if an obligation is not discharged n13401261 lien permitting an artisan to retain possession of a piece of work until has been paid for n13401412 lien of the United States on all property of a taxpayer who fails to pay the federal government the taxes for which he or she is liable n13401610 a lien on all the property owned by a debtor and not just a specific property n13401746 lien on a debtor's property that is granted to a creditor by court judgment; lien may be enforced by having the sheriff seize the property and hold a sheriff's sale n13401970 lien on a tenant's property for the satisfaction of unpaid rent or property damage; the landlord is given the status of a preferred creditor with regard to the tenant's property n13402209 lien to secure payment for work and materials in erecting or repairing a building or other structure n13402389 the extension of a mechanic's lien to include payment for work on automobiles n13402529 a lien on the property of a taxpayer that the tax collector can use upon default of payment of taxes n13402690 lien of which a tax collector may avail himself in default of taxes (analogous to a judgment lien) n13402879 right of a warehouseman to retain goods until all storage charges have been paid n13403025 a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) n13403146 an amount determined as payable; "the assessment for repairs outraged the club's membership" n13403331 a written account of ownership or obligation n13403520 a document or receipt certifying release from an obligation or debt n13403643 a document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction; "they could find no record of the purchase" n13403964 a record of the financial situation of an institution on a particular date by listing its assets and the claims against those assets n13404156 a written record of money spent n13404248 a record in which commercial accounts are recorded; "they got a subpoena to examine our books" n13404534 ledger showing the accumulated costs classified in various ways n13404655 the ledger that contains all of the financial accounts of a business; contains offsetting debit and credit accounts (including control accounts) n13404879 details of an account supporting the amount stated in the general ledger n13405015 an account that shows totals of amounts entered in a subsidiary ledger n13405166 a ledger in which transactions have been recorded as they occurred n13405296 a written record of a commercial transaction n13405480 an accounting entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate items between accounting periods n13405646 an accounting entry acknowledging income or capital items n13405807 an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing n13405962 a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts n13406374 account of payments received; usually the right side of a financial statement n13406509 account of payments owed; usually the left side of a financial statement n13406638 a method of accounting in which each item is entered as it is earned or incurred regardless of when actual payments are received or made n13406852 a method of accounting in which each item is entered as payments are received or made n13407012 an accounting method used in the merging of companies; the balance sheets are added together item by item; this method is tax-free n13407208 a creditor's accounts of money owed to him; normally arise from the sale of products or services n13407389 your right in a promissory note in which the maker promises to pay a certain amount of money at a certain time n13407561 a debtor's accounts of money he owes; normally arise from the purchase of products or services n13407718 a note promising to pay a certain amount of money at a certain time n13407844 an account compiled at the end of an accounting period to show gross and net profit or loss n13408023 that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly n13408256 a dividend paid in stock rather than in cash n13408361 a dividend paid in addition to the regular dividend n13408473 a dividend paid to compensate shareholders for losses resulting from a change in the dividend schedule n13408641 short for dividend; especially one paid by a cooperative society n13408776 an account used temporarily to carry doubtful receipts and disbursements or discrepancies pending their analysis and permanent classification n13408980 equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account n13409160 the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account n13409363 the difference in value over a period of time of a country's imports and exports of merchandise; "a nation's balance of trade is favorable when its exports exceed its imports" n13409647 the accumulated and undivided profits of a corporation after provision has been made for dividends and reserves n13409850 a minimum credit balance that a bank may require a borrower to keep on deposit as a condition for granting a loan; a common requirement for establishing a line of credit at a bank; "the compensating balance increases the effective interest rate to the bank since the net amount loaned is reduced but the interest paid is unchanged" n13410269 the difference in value over a period of time of a country's imports and exports of services and payments of property incomes n13410458 a system of recording all of a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world over a period of one year; "a favorable balance of payments exists when more payments are coming in than going out" n13410803 that part of the balance of payments recording a nation's exports and imports of goods and services and transfer payments n13411005 a balance of debits and credits in double-entry bookkeeping; drawn up to test their equality n13411157 an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA n13411385 an audit of limited scope (limited in time span or confined to particular accounts etc.) n13411533 (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data n13411785 an auditing procedure based on ratios among accounts and tries to identify significant changes n13411943 an account to which salespersons or executives can charge travel and entertainment expenses n13412131 a slip of paper included with your pay that records how much money you have earned and how much tax or insurance etc. has been taken out n13412321 a book in which names and transactions are listed n13412533 (accounting) the value of a firm's current assets including raw materials and work in progress and finished goods n13412721 a list of employees and their salaries; "the company had a long payroll" n13412877 the total amount of money paid in wages; "the company had a large payroll" n13413016 an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount; "her salary is peanuts compared to his" n13413159 a sum of money offered as a prize; "the purse barely covered the winner's expenses" n13413294 a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse" n13413493 the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else; "he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices" n13413840 anything of trivial value; "Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a mess of pottage" n13413986 the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value; "they paid a premium for access to water" n13414159 a record of deposits and withdrawals and interest held by depositors at certain banks n13414310 a book issued to holders of checking accounts n13414443 a pawnbroker's receipt for articles taken as security n13414554 a written agreement (or property or money) delivered to a third party or put in trust by one party to a contract to be returned after fulfillment of some condition n13414770 funds held in escrow n13414849 an unsecured and unregistered short-term obligation issued by an institutional borrower to investors who have temporarily idle cash n13415043 a municipal debt instrument with a maturity of less than 2 years n13415168 an informal debt instrument; representing `I owe you' n13415271 a note that specifies the time (or times) of repayment n13415381 a debt instrument with a variable interest rate tied to some other interest rate (e.g. the rate paid by T-bills) n13415547 a plan and a room rate for providing a room and meals to guests at a hotel n13415744 a hotel plan that includes three meals daily n13415866 a hotel plan that includes breakfast and dinner (but not lunch) n13415998 a hotel plan that provides a full breakfast daily n13416106 a hotel plan that provides a continental breakfast daily n13416241 a will disposing of real property n13416345 a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; "he held several valuable securities" n13416897 a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency n13417071 a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation; "the value of his stocks doubled during the past year" n13417289 a security that is not subject to taxation n13417410 a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal n13418047 a government bond that bears no interest or capital gains but enters the holder into lotteries n13418219 a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price; "as a sweetener they offered warrants along with the fixed-income securities" n13418616 a warrant with no expiration date n13418713 a warrant that expires on a stipulated date n13418823 a security that makes no interest payments but instead is sold at a deep discount from its face value n13419032 a certificate showing the interests of all parties in a business partnership n13419178 a certificate showing who is responsible in an individually owned business n13419325 a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock) n13419535 a stock or bond that is not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and cannot be sold in the public market n13419755 a letter of intent saying that a letter security is being bought for investment and not for resale; avoids need for SEC registration n13419951 stock that has been bought back by the issuing corporation and is available for retirement or resale; it is issued but not outstanding; it cannot vote and pays no dividends n13420221 shares in a corporation that entitle the shareholder to voting and proxy rights n13420359 stock representing ownership of overvalued assets; stock of a corporation whose total worth is less than its invested capital n13420544 stock that has not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and cannot be sold to the general public n13420722 a bond that has not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and cannot be sold to the general public n13420900 a security that has been accepted for trading by one of the organized and registered securities exchanges in the US n13421095 a security traded in the over-the-counter market n13421286 stock that is not listed and traded on an organized exchange n13421462 a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them; "the president submitted the annual budget to Congress" n13421702 a budget is balanced when current expenditures are equal to receipts n13421832 a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose; "the laboratory runs on a budget of a million a year" n13422061 a sum of money voted by British Parliament each year for the expenses of the British royal family n13422234 a budget for current expenses as distinct from financial transactions or permanent improvements n13422411 a small fund of cash that a firm keeps for the payment of incidental expenses n13422545 cash for day-to-day spending on incidental expenses n13422684 money in the form of cash that is readily available; "his wife was always a good source of ready cash"; "he paid cold cash for the TV set" n13422905 a draft payable on presentation n13423007 a draft payable at a specified future date n13423118 funds that will be supplied in an amount matching the funds available from other sources n13423267 the last line in an audit; the line that shows profit or loss n13423405 the cessation of lactation n13423489 the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers n13423615 erosion by friction n13423779 shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a plant n13423922 (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid n13424183 (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium; "the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules" n13424477 a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group); "the art collection grew through accession" n13424643 adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment) n13424865 an increase by natural growth or addition n13425067 (geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment n13425245 (biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles n13425425 (astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases n13425637 the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound; "the acetylation of cyclooxygenase-2 by aspirin" n13425839 an industrial process for making graphite by heating a mixture of coke and clay n13425980 (physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body; "with a normal acid-base balance in the body the blood is slightly alkaline" n13426238 the process of becoming acid or being converted into an acid n13426376 stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical n13426591 childbirth during which the mother is encouraged to be an active participant n13426726 transport of a substance (as a protein or drug) across a cell membrane against the concentration gradient; requires an expenditure of energy n13426948 the process of introducing an acyl group into a compound n13427078 the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) n13427356 a chemical reaction in which one molecule is added to another n13427481 (thermodynamics) any process that occurs without gain or loss of heat n13427633 data processing in accounting or business management n13427789 the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid n13427989 (meteorology) the horizontal transfer of heat or other atmospheric properties n13428159 the process of exposing to air (so as to purify); "the aeration of the soil" n13428308 imperfect development; nondevelopment of a part n13428421 the building of words from component morphemes that retain their form and meaning in the process of combining n13428608 a clumping of bacteria or red cells when held together by antibodies (agglutinins) n13428804 the coalescing of small particles that are suspended in solution; these larger masses are then (usually) precipitated n13429006 the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age n13429194 a reaction of aldehydes resulting in an aldol n13429300 gradual formation of new land, by recession of the sea or deposit of sediment n13429432 radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of an alpha particle n13429585 a method of childbirth that avoids intrusive high-tech medicine in favor of more natural and homely settings n13429780 the developmental process of forming tooth enamel n13429888 assimilation into American culture n13430074 the direct method of cell division characterized by simple division of the nucleus without formation of chromosomes n13430262 impregnation with ammonia or a compound of ammonia n13430391 conversion of starch to sugar n13430495 the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy n13430786 the process of producing pictures in contrasting colors that appear three-dimensional when superimposed and viewed through spectacles with one red and one green lens n13431043 metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals n13431221 the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes n13431380 the stage of meiosis or mitosis when chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle n13431569 muscular action of the alimentary tract in a direction opposite to peristalsis n13431722 male parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only paternal chromosomes due to the failure of the egg nucleus to participate in fertilization n13431992 the formation of new blood vessels n13432085 the act of anglicizing; making English in appearance n13432249 (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size) n13432443 the absence of ovulation due to immaturity or post-maturity or pregnancy or oral contraceptive pills or dysfunction of the ovary n13432647 the evolution or genesis of the human race n13432802 the process of preventing redeposition n13432903 the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms n13433061 (linguistics) omission at the beginning of a word as in `coon' for `raccoon' or `till' for `until' n13433283 the gradual disappearance of an initial (usually unstressed) vowel or syllable as in `squire' for `esquire' n13433462 (botany) development of an embryo without fertilization; especially the development in some ferns of a sporophyte from the gametophyte without fertilization n13433727 any of several kinds of reproduction without fertilization n13433948 (biology) growth in the thickness of a cell wall by the deposit of successive layers of material n13434120 reproduction without the fusion of gametes n13434406 the development of a consonant phoneme into a sibilant n13434537 a linguistic process by which a sound becomes similar to an adjacent sound n13434688 the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion n13434878 the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another n13435152 (chemistry) any process of combination (especially in solution) that depends on relatively weak chemical bonding n13435377 operations that occur without a regular or predictable time relation to other events n13435548 the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent); "the film was sensitive to attack by acids"; "open to attack by the elements" n13435770 catalysis in which the catalyst is one of the products of the reaction n13435918 lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process n13436063 data processing by a computer n13436206 producing a radiograph by means of the radiation emitted from the specimen being photographed n13436361 process for producing permanent prints in a carbon pigment n13436503 (physiology) processes that maintain a generally constant physiological state in a cell or organism n13436682 growth from increase in cell size without cell division n13436809 a operation performed by off-line equipment not under the control of the central processing unit n13436992 the execution of low priority programs while higher priority programs are not using the processing system n13437181 an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet" n13437379 dissolution or destruction of bacteria n13437495 inhibition of the growth of bacteria n13437610 the rate at which heat is produced by an individual in a resting state n13437753 the amount of energy required to maintain the body of an individual in a resting state n13437902 the serial execution of computer programs n13438006 the erosion of beaches n13438088 enuresis during sleep; especially common in children (who usually outgrow it) n13438223 an industrial process for making steel using a Bessemer converter to blast air through molten iron and thus burning the excess carbon and impurities; the first successful method of making steel in quantity at low cost n13438521 radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of a beta particle n13438671 a chemical mechanism involved in vital processes occurring in living organisms n13438817 production of a chemical compound by a living organism n13438979 asexual reproduction by budding n13439088 a strong flame that burns brightly; "the blaze spread rapidly" n13439230 a process in which liquid blood is changed into a semisolid mass (a blood clot) n13439390 the organic process of bearing flowers; "you will stop all bloom if you let the flowers go to seed" n13439570 the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms n13439807 processing that involves blowing a gas n13439935 a process that makes something blue (or bluish) n13440063 an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity" n13440779 the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas n13440935 an operation that follows the rules of Boolean algebra; each operand and the result take one of two values n13441154 a slow kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature low enough that the yeast cells can sink to the bottom of the fermenting liquid; used in the production of lager n13441387 a euphemism for defecation; "he had a bowel movement" n13441536 a method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth by providing education and exercises and nutrition and techniques of breathing and relaxation (with the assistance of the father) n13441812 sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body n13441959 reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent n13442168 the result of the process of accumulation; "the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes" n13442312 a process that impregnates something with calcium (or calcium salts) n13442476 the conversion of metals into their oxides as a result of heating to a high temperature n13442639 giving birth to a calf n13442715 any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle n13442867 a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field n13442998 saturation with carbon dioxide (as soda water) n13443120 a thermonuclear reaction in the interior of stars n13443228 the organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again n13443370 the destructive distillation of coal (as in coke ovens) n13443537 the operation that prepares for the next character to be printed or displayed as the first character on a line n13443709 normal aging of cells n13443787 breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy n13444131 acceleration of a chemical reaction induced the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction; "of the top 50 commodity chemicals, 30 are created directly by catalysis and another 6 are made from raw materials that are catalytically produced" n13444513 soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth n13444703 the process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells n13444940 introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the earlier evolutionary history of the strain or species (such as the addition of the placenta in mammalian evolution) n13445296 the process of separating substances of different densities by the use of a centrifuge n13445479 a series of chemical reactions in which the product of one is a reactant in the next n13445624 a self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others n13445831 the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds n13445972 (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning n13446197 a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates n13446390 (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved n13447361 (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others; "there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water" n13447923 adsorption (especially when irreversible) by means of chemical instead of physical forces; "chemisorption of gaseous nitrogen on iron catalysts" n13448179 synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water; limited to certain bacteria and fungi n13448334 the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child n13448622 the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds n13448778 a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency n13448970 the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization n13449156 (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum n13449319 the breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules n13449450 a change in the world's climate n13449566 the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky n13449714 (botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals) n13449892 nuclear fusion at or near room temperatures; claims to have discovered it are generally considered to have been mistaken n13450070 chromatography that uses selective adsorption by a column of powders n13450206 a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light n13450417 combustion that propagates through a gas or along the surface of an explosive at a rapid rate driven by the transfer of heat n13450636 (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors n13450862 an elementary operation that a computer is designed and built to perform n13451073 the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys) n13451204 two or more operations performed at the same time (or within a give interval) n13451348 the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state n13451508 the process of congealing; solidification by (or as if by) freezing n13451665 buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth n13451804 (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily" n13452117 an operation that controls the recording or processing or transmission of interpretation of data; "a control operation started the data processing" n13452347 gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury n13452614 the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion n13452750 (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere n13452947 (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis n13453160 the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature n13453428 erosion by chemical action n13453640 decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) n13453737 inflation caused by an increase in the costs of production n13453861 the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) n13454130 the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis n13454318 the process of fostering the growth of something; "the cultivation of bees for honey" n13454479 the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid n13454789 an industrial process for extracting gold and silver by treating ore with a sodium cyanide solution n13454950 the origin and development and variation of cells n13455086 pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane n13455234 data processing using sophisticated data search capabilities and statistical algorithms to discover patterns and correlations in large preexisting databases; a way to discover new meaning in data n13455487 (computer science) a series of operations on data by a computer in order to retrieve or transform or classify information n13455906 a process whereby voters are moved toward nonpartisanship thus weakening the structure of political parties n13456071 removal of the amino radical from an amino acid or other amino compound n13456252 loss of calcium from bones or teeth n13456367 the process of removing a carboxyl group from a chemical compound (usually replacing it with hydrogen) n13456567 a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current n13456715 the process of gradually becoming inferior n13456899 the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation n13457181 the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts n13457378 change toward something smaller or lower n13457665 (pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling n13457831 (brewing) a process in which part of the mash is removed and boiled and then returned n13458019 (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action n13458268 (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance n13458571 a process of becoming smaller or shorter n13458840 the loss of specialization in form or function n13458968 a process of becoming deeper and more profound n13459088 the elimination of fecal waste through the anus n13459322 (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires n13459821 a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices n13460034 the loss of foliage n13460129 the process of making a (steel) ship's hull nonmagnetic by producing an opposing magnetic field n13460299 the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality n13460568 the process of extracting moisture n13460863 the removal of iodine atoms from organic compounds n13460991 the process of removing magnetization n13461162 the ability and desire to purchase goods and services; "the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"; "the demand exceeded the supply" n13461390 inflation caused by an increase in demand or in the supply of money n13461525 the removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water) n13461722 social process of removing Nazis from official positions and giving up any allegiance to Nazism; "denazification was a slow process" n13461951 (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts n13462084 the loss of the mineral content of bone tissue n13462191 the natural process of laying down a deposit of something n13462387 (descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation; "`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations" n13462680 the derivation of a general name from that of a famous person n13462795 the removal of salt (especially from sea water) n13462989 the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land; "the dust storms in Korea are the result of rapid desertification in China" n13463255 the process of reducing sensitivity; "the patient was desensitized to the allergen" n13463490 changing from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state n13463656 social process of neutralizing the influence of Joseph Stalin by revising his policies and removing monuments dedicated to him and renaming places named in his honor; "his statue was demolished as part of destalinization" n13464031 heating a solid substance in a closed container and collecting the volatile products n13464204 process of changing to an inferior state n13464440 diminution of swelling; the subsidence of anything swollen n13464557 processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible; "the development and printing of his pictures took only two hours" n13464820 a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of Greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer" n13465264 the final stage of the prophase of meiosis n13465382 the process of deformation that produces continents and ocean basins in the earth's crust n13465530 (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration n13465809 the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body n13465998 the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat n13466170 a photographic method that stores the image digitally for later reproduction n13466312 the process of becoming dilapidated n13466449 the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis n13466586 any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body; "the discharge of pus" n13466849 a reduction of prices intended to improve the balance of payments n13467009 (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that transfers affect or reaction from the original object to some more acceptable one n13467224 (chemistry) a reaction in which an elementary substance displaces and sets free a constituent element from a compound n13467443 a linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other; "the Old French MARBRE became the English MARBLE by dissimilation" n13467700 (chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions n13467916 separation into component parts n13468094 the process of going into solution; "the dissolving of salt in water" n13468306 the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors n13468542 data processing in which some of the functions are performed in different places and connected by transmission facilities n13468786 the process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired color n13468954 adaptation to intimate association with human beings n13469066 a chemical reaction between two compounds in which parts of each are interchanged to form two new compounds (AB+CD=AD+CB) n13469317 a chemical reaction between two compounds where the positive ion of one compound is exchanged with the positive ion of another compound n13469526 increase by a factor of two; "doubling with a computer took no time at all" n13469674 the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) n13469893 a process of linguistic change over a period of time n13470015 a former photographic method that used a glass plate coated with a light-sensitive gelatinous emulsion n13470193 the linguistic process in which over a period of time a word grows more positive in connotation or more elevated in meaning n13470392 an operation on exactly two operands n13470491 a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) n13470687 a change that occurs in degenerative joint disease in which bone is converted into a dense smooth substance resembling ivory n13470868 the escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin n13471052 steady growth in the productive capacity of the economy (and so a growth of national income) n13471206 any process affecting the production and development and management of material wealth n13471517 shortening of the uterine cervix and thinning of its walls as it is dilated during labor n13471681 the process of bubbling as gas escapes n13471815 the discharge of semen in males n13471958 the deposition of a substance on an electrode by the action of electricity (especially by electrolysis) n13472125 (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions n13472341 automatic data processing by electronic means without the use of tabulating cards or punched tapes n13472518 the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode n13472862 a process that removes suspended dust particles from a gas by applying a high voltage electrostatic charge to the particles and collecting them on charged plates n13473097 the bodily process of discharging waste matter n13473392 a chemical reaction in which a molecule decomposes to two different molecules n13473536 omission of a sound between two words (usually a vowel and the end of one word or the beginning of the next) n13473716 omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences n13473836 the process of extracting one material from another by washing with a solvent to remove adsorbed material from an adsorbent (as in washing of loaded ion-exchange resins to remove captured ions); used to obtain uranium ions n13474130 the appearance of entirely new properties at certain critical stages in the course of evolution n13474290 the release of electrons from parent atoms n13474495 the process of enclosing (as in a capsule) n13474615 a nuclear reaction occurring with absorption of energy n13474734 a chemical reaction accompanied by the absorption of heat n13474858 inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination n13475072 a geological change in the mineral content of rock after the rock has formed n13475205 loss of hair; the result of removing hair n13475320 growing a crystal layer of one mineral on the crystal base of another mineral in such a manner that its crystalline orientation is the same as that of the substrate n13475538 (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it) n13475944 a gradual decline of something; "after the accounting scandal there was an erosion of confidence in the auditors" n13476111 the process of producing red blood cells by the stem cells in the bone marrow n13476267 (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat n13476440 assimilation into European culture n13476590 excessive nutrients in a lake or other body of water, usually caused by runoff of nutrients (animal waste, fertilizers, sewage) from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life; the decomposition of the plants depletes the supply of oxygen, leading to the death of animal life; "he argued that the controlling factor in eutrophication is not nitrate but phosphate" n13477023 (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms n13477462 (computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer n13477691 a nuclear reaction accompanied by the evolution of energy n13477812 a chemical reaction accompanied by the evolution of heat n13477934 the process of coughing up and spitting out n13478055 a decrease that follows an exponential function n13478205 (genetics) the process of expressing a gene n13478342 the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation n13478525 the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means n13478813 the process of exuding or passing out of a vessel into surrounding tissues; said of blood or lymph or urine n13479034 the production of a litter of pigs n13479169 a metabolic process that breaks down ingested fats into fatty acids and glycerol and then into simpler compounds that can be used by cells of the body n13479380 the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output n13479605 the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration n13479889 (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus n13480176 a normal ongoing process that dissolves fibrin and results in the removal of small blood clots; "drugs causing fibrinolysis have been utilized therapeutically" n13480394 the emission of electrons that are stripped from parent atoms by a high electric field n13480541 flow into something (as a container) n13480667 the process whereby fluids pass through a filter or a filtering medium n13480848 the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke; "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries" n13481224 a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy n13481408 reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts n13481580 reproduction of some multicellular organisms by division, as in the case of some starfish n13481727 an operation that is completed in a specified number of regularly timed execution cycles n13481883 a sudden burst of flame n13481994 an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers; "this computer can perform a million flops per second" n13482187 the process of flocculating; forming woolly cloudlike aggregations n13482330 any uninterrupted stream or discharge n13482580 gradual internal motion or deformation of a solid body (as by heat); "rock fracture and rock flowage are different types of geological deformation" n13482781 the confinement of an infection to a limited area n13482940 a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock n13483061 (geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock n13483190 (botany) the process of forming leaves n13483331 the execution of a program that preempts the use of the processing system n13483488 natural process that causes something to form; "the formation of gas in the intestine"; "the formation of crystals"; "the formation of pseudopods" n13483726 the process of fossilizing a plant or animal that existed in some earlier age; the process of being turned to stone n13483971 fractionation of a liquid by distillation n13484082 a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components n13484303 (computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk; "fragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file" n13484644 the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid n13484937 a method of drying food or blood plasma or pharmaceuticals or tissue without destroying their physical structure; material is frozen and then warmed in a vacuum so that the ice sublimes n13485270 the formation of frost or ice on a surface n13485408 the bearing of fruit n13485525 a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy n13485767 the merging of adjacent sounds or syllables or words n13485890 the secretion of milk n13485968 stimulation with a galvanic current n13486115 the development and maturation of sex cells through meiosis n13486270 the process of changing into gas; "coal gas is produced by the gasification of coal" n13486431 the process of interacting with gas n13486520 the process of breaking down proteins by the action of the gastric juice in the stomach n13486671 the process in which a gastrula develops from a blastula by the inward migration of cells n13486838 (geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified n13487207 the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow n13487409 the process of covering the earth with glaciers or masses of ice n13487638 the next-to-last Pleistocene glaciation in the Alps and the deposits laid down at that time n13487791 the next-to-last Pleistocene glaciation in northern Europe and the deposits laid down at that time n13487952 the next-to-last Pleistocene glaciation in Britain and the deposits laid down at that time n13488110 growth to a global or worldwide scale; "the globalization of the communication industry" n13488310 an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere (especially a sustained increase that causes climatic changes) n13488498 the formation in animals of glycogen from glucose n13488606 a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP n13488844 (electronics) the production of (semiconductor) crystals by slow crystallization from the molten state n13489037 (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level; "he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children" n13490343 a progression from simpler to more complex forms; "the growth of culture" n13490487 female parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only maternal chromosomes due to the failure of the sperm to fuse with the egg nucleus n13490683 an industrial process for producing ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen by combining them under high pressure in the presence of an iron catalyst n13490909 the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal); "a shrub of spreading habit" n13491060 the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization; "the hardening of concrete"; "he tested the set of the glue" n13491464 the production of young from an egg n13491616 the natural process by which the body repairs itself n13491794 dissipation of heat n13491876 the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature n13492136 agglutination of red blood cells n13492287 passage of stools containing blood (as from diverticulosis or colon cancer or peptic ulcer) n13492453 the formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow) n13492789 incomplete or partial metamorphosis in insects n13493003 development of insects with incomplete metamorphosis in which no pupal stage precedes maturity n13493213 lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin n13493399 the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next n13493566 the development of both microspores and megaspores n13493692 complete metamorphosis in insects n13493874 the development of a single kind of asexual spores n13493998 a process in which human beings are involved n13494192 the process of the formation of humus from plant remains n13494325 the process of combining with water; usually reversible n13494472 the process whereby hydrocarbon molecules of petroleum are broken down into kerosene and gasolene by the addition of hydrogen under high pressure in the presence of a catalyst n13494707 a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil; "food producers use hydrogenation to keep fat from becoming rancid" n13494919 a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion from the water n13495209 excessive and profuse perspiration n13495333 excessive secretion n13495413 the accumulation of blood in an organ n13495507 the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene n13495636 (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad n13495873 the process of initiating combustion or catching fire n13496017 (chemistry) the absorption of a liquid by a solid or gel n13496167 electrophoresis to separate antigens and antibodies n13496286 (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals n13496517 the process of totally saturating something with a substance; "the impregnation of wood with preservative"; "the saturation of cotton with ether" n13496771 the process of rendering inactive; "the gene inactivation system"; "thermal inactivation of serum samples" n13496972 involuntary urination or defecation n13497135 a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important; "the increase in unemployment"; "the growth of population" n13497650 the formation of a crust n13497784 the heating of a conducting material caused by an electric current induced in it n13497928 a systematic series of mechanical or chemical operations that produce or manufacture something n13498213 activation by an inner spirit or force or principle; "the Holy Spirit is the indweller of the church and its members" n13498404 (medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease n13498666 (phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound n13498828 a general and progressive increase in prices; "in inflation everything gets more valuable except money" n13499165 (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind; "a constant deflation of the desert landscape" n13499393 an episode of inflation in which prices and wages increase at an increasing rate and currency rapidly loses value n13499590 an episode of deflation in which prices and wages decrease at an increasing rate and currency gains in value n13499782 the process of flowing in n13499923 the fruiting stage of the inflorescence n13500023 the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water) n13500214 (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part; "the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve" n13500437 an inflow; "an inpouring of spiritual comfort" n13500557 the process of thickening by dehydration n13500674 (medicine) blowing air or medicated powder into the lungs (or into some other body cavity) n13500860 automatic data processing in which data acquisition and other stages or processing are integrated into a coherent system n13501059 (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict n13501261 the combustion of fuel inside a cylinder (as in an internal-combustion engine) n13501405 the forcing of molten rock into fissures or between strata of an earlier rock formation n13501548 the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water) n13501738 (biology) growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposit of new particles between existing particles in the cell wall n13501941 the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface; "the invagination of the blastula" n13502205 a chemical process in which the direction of optical rotation of a substance is reversed from dextrorotatory to levorotary or vice versa n13502397 reduction in size of an organ or part (as in the return of the uterus to normal size after childbirth) n13502556 the substitution or addition of iodine atoms in organic compounds n13502714 a process in which ions are exchanged between a solution and an insoluble (usually resinous) solid; widely used in industrial processing n13502909 the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas n13503226 any process that is not reversible n13503345 agglutination of an agglutinogen of one individual by a serum from another individual of the same species n13503513 (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of gametes of the same size and structure n13503673 (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which memory of an unacceptable act or impulse is separated from the emotion originally associated with it n13503908 (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained; "the solution is obtained by iteration" n13504173 (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; "the solution took hundreds of iterations" n13504403 the process of growing into a youth n13504497 organic process consisting of the division of the cytoplasm of a cell following karyokinesis bringing about the separation into two daughter cells n13504739 organic process consisting of the division of the nucleus of a cell during mitosis or meiosis n13504947 disintegration and dissolution of a cell nucleus when a cell dies n13505069 metamorphism that occurs at or near the earth's surface; breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones n13505249 organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair) n13505467 in all plants and animals: a series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria involving oxidative metabolism of acetyl compounds to produce high-energy phosphate compounds that are the source of cellular energy n13505843 shedding tears n13505987 the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands n13506119 a method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth; the pregnant woman (in classes and at home) practices (usually with the help of a coach) and learns about the physiology of childbirth and techniques of relaxation, concentration, and breathing n13506477 the production of eggs (especially in birds) n13506587 the process of leaching n13506727 a euphemism for urination; "he had to take a leak" n13506906 a method of childbirth that tries to minimize the trauma for the newborn; delivery occurs in a quiet dimly lit room and the infant's head is not pulled and immediate bonding between mother and child is encouraged n13507210 (of a ship or plane) sideways drift n13507336 the first stage of the prophase of meiosis n13507472 the process of making a word to express a concept n13507617 (astronomy) a real or apparent slow oscillation of a moon or satellite; "the libration of the moon" n13507827 the course of developmental changes in an organism from fertilized zygote to maturity when another zygote can be produced n13508005 the first stage of photosynthesis during which energy from light is used for the production of ATP n13508183 the operation that prepares for the next character to be printed or displayed on the next line n13508333 a process involved in human language n13508651 the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid n13508830 processing data that is given in the form of chained lists n13508950 passing small stones with the urine n13509042 an operation that follows the rules of symbolic logic n13509196 gradual decline in amount or activity; "weight loss"; "a serious loss of business" n13509383 the formation of lymphocytes in the bone marrow and lymph nodes and thymus and spleen n13509528 (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria n13509843 recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside n13509967 the process by which a bacterium acquires a phage that becomes integrated into its genome n13510152 softening due to soaking or steeping n13510263 evolution on a large scale extending over geologic era and resulting in the formation of new taxonomic groups n13510433 the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently) n13510638 a threshold operation in which each operand is 0 or 1; output is 1 if and only if more than half the operands have the value 1 n13510829 abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract n13510946 the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society); "the marginalization of the underclass"; "the marginalization of literature" n13511243 the interaction of supply and demand that shapes a market economy n13511368 a Markov process for which the parameter is discrete time values n13511507 a simple stochastic process in which the distribution of future states depends only on the present state and not on how it arrived in the present state n13511755 the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction) n13512036 the process of coming into being; becoming reality; "the materialization of her dream" n13512238 coming to full development; becoming mature n13512506 the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction; "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions" n13512725 (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants) n13513222 the process of becoming mellow n13513362 severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping n13513540 abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged n13513747 the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; "the women were sickly and subject to excessive menstruation"; "a woman does not take the gout unless her menses be stopped"--Hippocrates; "the semen begins to appear in males and to be emitted at the same time of life that the catamenia begin to flow in females"--Aristotle n13514314 the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life n13514648 change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances n13514880 the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals n13515149 the second stage of mitosis n13515251 the second stage of meiosis n13515353 the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body n13515520 a linguistic process of transposition of sounds or syllables within a word or words within a sentence n13515678 evolution resulting from small specific genetic changes that can lead to a new subspecies n13515828 the transduction of sound waves into electrical waves (by a microphone) n13515958 the discharge of urine n13516176 the process of becoming mildewed n13516312 crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques n13516597 cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes n13516842 periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles n13517080 an operation with exactly one operand n13517199 asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores n13517385 regeneration on a reduced scale of a body part; observed especially in invertebrates such as certain lobsters n13517553 differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism) n13517717 an operation in which two or more activities are interleaved n13517843 a multiplicative increase; "repeated copying leads to a multiplication of errors"; "this multiplication of cells is a natural correlate of growth" n13518140 simultaneous processing by two or more processing units n13518279 the execution of two or more computer programs by a single computer n13518432 the development of a myelin sheath around a nerve fiber n13518563 a decrease in width n13518656 labor and childbirth without medical intervention; no drugs are given to relieve pain or aid the birth process; "natural childbirth is considered the safest for the baby" n13518963 a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity" n13520426 social process of adopting (or being forced to adopt) Nazism; "as the process of Nazification spread they paid less attention to public opinion" n13520629 disintegration and dissolution of dead tissue n13520731 feedback in opposite phase with (decreasing) the input n13520849 the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor n13520981 the development of nerve tissues n13521072 a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water n13521444 the operation that prepares for the next character to be printed or displayed as the first character on the next line n13521616 the oxidation of ammonium compounds in dead organic material into nitrates and nitrites by soil bacteria (making nitrogen available to plants) n13521873 the chemical process in which a nitro group is added to an organic compound (or substituted for another group in an organic compound) n13522084 the circulation of nitrogen; nitrates from the soil are absorbed by plants which are eaten by animals that die and decay returning the nitrogen back to the soil n13522305 the assimilation of atmospheric nitrogen by soil bacteria and its release for plant use on the death of the bacteria n13522485 excessive urination at night; especially common in older men n13522611 ejaculation during sleep (usually during a dream) n13522744 failure of normal development to occur n13522879 meiosis in which there is a failure of paired homologous chromosomes to separate; results in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the daughter cells n13523088 a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline; "the stock took a nosedive" n13523208 (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei n13523503 (astronomy) the cosmic synthesis of atoms more complex than the hydrogen atom n13523661 (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance n13523983 the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date; "a policy of planned obsolescence" n13524191 abnormally light or infrequent menstruation n13524295 production of an abnormally small amount of urine n13524399 any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases n13524612 development of ova n13524686 the process of becoming cloudy or opaque n13524804 a process for making steel using an open-hearth furnace n13524925 (computer science) data processing in which the result is completely specified by a rule (especially the processing that results from a single instruction); "it can perform millions of operations per second" n13525549 process or manner of functioning or operating; "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards" n13525912 process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis n13526110 a process occurring in living organisms n13527726 the process of organ formation n13527817 the process of mountain formation (especially by the upward displacement of the earth's crust) n13527965 the process of oscillating between states n13528100 (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal n13528441 (chemistry) a method of producing pure water; a solvent passes through a semipermeable membrane in a direction opposite to that for natural osmosis when it is subjected to a hydrostatic pressure greater than the osmotic pressure n13528750 the developmental process of bone formation n13528852 the process of becoming rigidly fixed in a conventional pattern of thought or behavior n13529015 the calcification of soft tissue into a bonelike material n13529167 lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply n13529295 the process of flowing out n13529450 excessive activity; "overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily" n13529616 (psychiatry) an attempt to overcome a real or imagined defect or unwanted trait by overly exaggerating its opposite n13529831 urinary incontinence that occurs when the bladder is so full that it continually leaks urine; often attributable to a blocked urethra (e.g., due to prostate enlargement) or weak bladder muscles or nerve damage n13530108 excessive heating n13530237 the expulsion of an ovum from the ovary (usually midway in the menstrual cycle) n13530408 the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction n13530799 a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction n13530989 an enzymatic process in cell metabolism that synthesizes ATP from ADP n13531149 the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen; "the oxygenation of the blood" n13531318 the third stage of the prophase of meiosis n13531435 the transformation of a gamma-ray photon into an electron and a positron when the photon passes close to an atomic nucleus n13531652 emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species n13531927 chromatography that uses selective adsorption on a strip of paper n13532059 electrophoresis carried out on filter paper n13532196 the simultaneous execution of two or more operations n13532356 (botany) the development of a fruit without fertilization or seeds n13532501 process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual; common among insects and some other arthropods n13532747 human conception without fertilization by a man n13532886 the process of giving birth n13533186 transport of a substance across a cell membrane by diffusion; expenditure of energy is not required n13533349 the origination and development of a disease n13533470 an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease n13533704 any social process undertaken by governments who want their citizens to believe they are trying to avoid armed hostilities n13533886 informal terms for urination; "he took a pee" n13534098 the process of converting to a sol; bringing to a colloidal solution n13534274 the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium; "the percolation of rainwater through the soil"; "the infiltration of seawater through the lava" n13534608 the process of living through a number of years (as a perennial plant) n13534773 the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along n13534954 the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance n13535261 the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid; "perspiration is a homeostatic process" n13535583 the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape n13535837 process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection n13536016 a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition n13536299 a stage in meiosis or mitosis n13536523 a chemical reaction produced by the action of light n13536661 the release or absorption of quanta above a certain energy level n13536794 the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces n13537176 the process whereby printing surfaces (plates or cylinders) are produced by photographic methods; "photomechanics revolutionized the practice of printing" n13537429 synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants) n13537622 the deposition of pigment in animals or plants or human beings n13537761 process by which certain cells can engulf and incorporate droplets of fluid n13537894 the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion n13538080 the formation of the placenta in the uterus n13538182 the process of erosion whereby a level surface is produced n13538314 a process involving fixation and dehydration and forced impregnation and hardening of biological tissues; water and lipids are replaced by curable polymers (silicone or epoxy or polyester) that are subsequently hardened; "the plastination of specimens is valuable for research and teaching" n13538757 a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound n13538996 increase in the number of people who inhabit a territory or state n13539143 a sudden sharp increase in the relative numbers of a population n13539262 feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input n13539422 (medicine) the synergistic effect of two drugs given simultaneously n13539585 a process for identifying minerals or crystals; a small rod is coated with a powdered form of the substance and subjected to suitably modified X-rays; the pattern of diffracted rings is used for identification n13539894 a slow westward shift of the equinoxes along the plane of the ecliptic caused by precession of the Earth's axis of rotation n13540091 chlorination prior to another chemical process n13540199 the process of forming a chemical precipitate n13540322 teething at an earlier age than expected n13540429 ejaculation during the early stages of sexual excitement or soon after the insertion of the penis into the vagina n13540610 a process that saves organic substances from decay n13540791 an operation that controls the printing or display of information n13540975 data processing in which the operations performed are determined by a system of priorities n13541167 preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure; "the processing of newly arrived immigrants"; "the processing of ore to obtain minerals" n13541491 the social process whereby people come to engage in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood; "the professionalization of American sports"; "the professionalization of warfare" n13541798 (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your own traits and emotions are attributed to someone else n13541975 growth by the rapid multiplication of parts n13542114 a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons); "the proliferation of nuclear weapons" n13542374 the first stage of mitosis n13542474 the first stage of meiosis n13542688 the hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds n13542855 falling out of hair n13542947 a process that is assumed to occur in psychoanalytic theory n13543093 a general term for the origin and development of almost any aspect of the mind n13543231 the development in the life of an individual of some disorder that is caused by psychological rather than physiological factors n13543418 progressive acquisition of skills involving both mental and motor activities n13543564 (psychoanalysis) the process during which personality and sexual behavior mature through a series of stages: first oral stage and then anal stage and then phallic stage and then latency stage and finally genital stage n13543871 excessive flow of saliva n13543968 a rapid and abundant increase n13544073 asexual reproduction in which a local growth on the surface or in the body of the parent becomes a separate individual n13544279 processes for chemical reactions at high temperatures n13544433 increase by a factor of four n13544537 the swelling of the capsule surrounding a microorganism after reaction with an antibody; the basis of certain tests for identifying microorganisms; "pneumococcus quellung" n13544783 the process of showing signs of life; "the quickening of seed that will become ripe grain" n13544930 increasing by a factor of five n13545036 heating a building by radiation from panels containing hot water or electrical heaters n13545184 the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay n13545382 the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light n13545627 molecular disintegration resulting from radiation n13545733 the washing away of soil or other loose material by rain n13545845 a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness n13545973 a stochastic process consisting of a sequence of changes each of whose characteristics (as magnitude or direction) is determined by chance n13546169 (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening n13546416 (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which a person unconsciously develops attitudes and behavior that are the opposite of unacceptable repressed desires and impulses and serve to conceal them; "his strict morality is just a reaction formation to hide his sexual drive" n13546768 a method of natural childbirth that assumes it is a normal process and that the pain is largely psychological; involves education and breathing exercises to foster relaxation and other exercises n13547048 data processing fast enough to keep up with an outside process n13547199 (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation n13547380 deposition from one deposit to another n13547513 loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer; "a doctor supervised her reducing" n13547677 any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent n13547925 filling again by supplying what has been used up n13548105 the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) n13548350 inflation of currency after a period of deflation; restore the system to a previous state n13548531 the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes n13548734 (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs n13548931 (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which you flee from reality by assuming a more infantile state n13549105 (embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered n13549311 (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance n13549488 (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers n13549672 a process that liberates or discharges something; "there was a sudden release of oxygen"; "the release of iodine from the thyroid gland" n13549916 (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division n13550089 (psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious n13550318 the process of generating offspring n13550504 the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation n13550755 (photography) the formation of a network of cracks or wrinkles in a photographic emulsion n13550940 (computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory n13551117 retrieval of information from unconnected databases; the situation that exists when it is necessary to climb out of one database in order to climb down into another; sometimes used for protection against wandering hackers n13551396 a process of using up or consuming again; "psychopharmacologists discovered that amine reuptake is a process that inactivates monoamine neurotransmitters" n13551617 any process in which a system can be made to pass through the same states in the reverse order when the process is reversed n13551823 muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days n13551965 acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time n13552124 the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow n13552270 the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water n13552528 the secretion of saliva n13552644 (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface n13552858 a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap) n13553083 the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer n13553251 the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions n13553418 asexual reproduction by multiple fission; characteristic of many sporozoan protozoans n13553560 an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property; "they wrote a program to do a table lookup" n13553758 the emission of electrons from a surface that is bombarded by higher energy primary electrons n13553916 the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance n13554121 (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes n13554343 (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations) n13554586 the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions n13554800 the sequential execution of operations one after another n13554984 sequential processing by two or more processing units n13555101 raising silkworms in order to obtain raw silk n13555240 reproduction involving the union or fusion of a male and a female gamete n13555446 any process serving to define the shape of something n13555599 the process whereby something is shed n13555775 a coarse term for defecation; "he took a shit" n13555915 (technology) a process that acts to absorb or remove energy or a substance from a system; "the ocean is a sink for carbon dioxide" n13556151 a temporary decline in health or value n13556249 a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping n13556377 decline from a standard level of performance or achievement n13556509 a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality; "the team went into a slump"; "a gradual slack in output"; "a drop-off in attendance"; "a falloff in quality" n13556893 a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion; "the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles" n13557158 the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid); "a good soak put life back in the wagon" n13557451 a process involved in the formation of groups of persons n13557766 the process of becoming softer; "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat" n13558003 the washing away of soil by the flow of water n13558125 a chemical process in which solvent molecules and molecules or ions of the solute combine to form a compound n13558325 an industrial process for producing sodium carbonate from sodium chloride and ammonia and carbon dioxide n13558490 the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption) n13558696 an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion; "the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting" n13558953 (technology) a process by which energy or a substance enters a system; "a heat source"; "a source of carbon dioxide" n13559177 the source of something's existence or from which it derives or is derived; "the rumor had its origin in idle gossip"; "vegetable origins"; "mineral origin"; "origin in sensation" n13559409 the process of becoming sour n13559509 (physics) a nuclear reaction in which a bombarded nucleus breaks up into many particles; "some astronomers believe that the solar system was formed by spallation when the sun was a very young star" n13559782 (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function; "cell differentiation in the developing embryo" n13560079 the evolution of a biological species n13560191 a continuously accelerating change in the economy n13560329 development of spermatozoa n13560417 the process of becoming spoiled n13560586 ignition of a substance (as oily rags) resulting from an internal oxidation process n13560738 a period of slow economic growth and high unemployment (stagnation) while prices rise (inflation) n13560911 social process of adopting (or being forced to adopt) the policies and practices of Joseph Stalin; "many Hungarians refused to take part in the Stalinization of their country" n13561198 a stochastic process in which the distribution of the random variables is the same for any value of the variable parameter n13561396 making steel from pig iron n13561521 the process of becoming stiff or rigid n13561719 (physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.) n13561896 a statistical process involving a number of random variables depending on a variable parameter (which is usually time) n13562133 (computer science) the process of storing information in a computer memory or on a magnetic tape or disk n13562328 forming or depositing in layers n13562474 urinary incontinence that occurs when involuntary pressure is put on the bladder by coughing or laughing or sneezing or lifting or straining n13562680 a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate n13562862 (ecology) the gradual and orderly process of change in an ecosystem brought about by the progressive replacement of one community by another until a stable climax is established n13563139 (physiology) the process whereby multiple stimuli can produce a response (in a muscle or nerve or other part) that one stimulus alone does not produce n13563382 (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another n13563522 offering goods and services for sale n13563647 the failure to develop some part or organ n13563746 a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment n13563948 a growing together of parts or structures n13564045 the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis n13564215 the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections) n13564501 operations that are initiated predictably by a clock n13564639 the separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese making) n13564795 the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong n13564910 the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects n13565201 the contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis n13565379 the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds) n13565622 process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light n13565781 the eruption through the gums of baby teeth n13565940 the final stage of mitosis n13566041 the final stage of meiosis when the chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle n13566212 a process whereby the degree of hotness of a body (or medium) changes n13566436 the development of defects in an embryo n13566535 the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid; "the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"; "the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours" n13566928 the emission of electrons from very hot substances n13567063 congealing tissue by heat (as by electric current) n13567177 a nuclear fusion reaction taking place at very high temperatures (as in the sun) n13567344 an operation performed on operands in order to obtain the value of a threshold function n13567515 the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots n13567627 a violent kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature high enough to carry the yeast cells to the top of the fermenting liquid; used in the production of ale; "top fermentation uses a yeast that ferments at higher temperatures than that used for bottom fermentation" n13567960 the process of transfering an amino group from one compound to another n13568109 the process of transposing an amino group within a chemical compound n13568238 (genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA n13568524 the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form; "the transduction of acoustic waves into voltages by a microphone" n13568796 (genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage n13568983 (genetics) the process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of a specific protein at a ribosome in the cytoplasm n13569226 the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape; "understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code" n13569464 (genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts; "translocations can result in serious congenital disorders" n13569664 the transport of dissolved material within a plant n13569774 the emission of water vapor from the leaves of plants n13569905 the passage of gases through fine tubes because of differences in pressure or temperature n13570072 the process of giving off or exhaling water vapor through the skin or mucous membranes n13570236 an exchange of molecules (and their kinetic energy and momentum) across the boundary between adjacent layers of a fluid or across cell membranes n13570472 increase by a factor of three n13570574 the process of tumefying; the organic process whereby tissue becomes swollen by the accumulation of fluid within it n13570783 the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated n13570923 centrifugation at very high speeds n13571041 (photography) inadequate processing of film resulting in inadequate contrast n13571217 a developmental process; "the flowering of antebellum culture" n13571365 healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones n13571580 a process of taking up or using up or consuming; "they developed paper napkins with a greater uptake of liquids" n13571763 the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban n13571943 urinary incontinence that is generally attributable to involuntary contracts of the bladder muscle resulting in an urgent need to urinate accompanied by a sudden loss of urine; most common in people over 60 years of age n13572226 passage of urine from the anus n13572324 the process of varying or being varied n13572436 the process of becoming a vapor n13572860 the organic process whereby body tissue becomes vascular and develops capillaries n13573057 the process of growth in plants n13573181 the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin n13573368 one trouble leads to another that aggravates the first n13573499 the process of capturing and converting and storing video images for use by a computer n13573666 the process whereby fermentation changes grape juice into wine n13573805 the process of becoming vitreous n13573915 process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them n13574193 the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway); "from the house they watched the washout of their newly seeded lawn by the water" n13574452 the process of wasting n13574582 assimilation of Western culture; the social process of becoming familiar with or converting to the customs and practices of Western civilization n13574804 an increase in width n13574928 rapid and efficient processing (storage and printing) of linguistic data for composition and editing n13575109 the second stage of the prophase of meiosis n13575226 (medicine) the development and spread of an infectious disease (especially one caused by a fungus) n13575433 a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol n13575869 one of the four quantities that are the basis of systems of measurement n13576101 a specific measure of amount n13576355 an estimated quantity n13576982 a quantity relative to some purpose n13577171 a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic n13577544 system of measurement for length and weight and duration n13577731 a system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint n13577934 a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter and the kilogram and the second n13578140 system of measurement based on centimeters and grams and seconds n13578267 a complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists; fundamental quantities are length (meter) and mass (kilogram) and time (second) and electric current (ampere) and temperature (kelvin) and amount of matter (mole) and luminous intensity (candela); "Today the United States is the only country in the world not totally committed to the Systeme International d'Unites" n13578830 the system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint that dates back to colonial America but differs in some respects from the British Imperial System; today in the United States this system exists side by side with the SI system n13579166 a system of graduating sizes of type in multiples of the point n13579287 a system of measurement of information based on the probabilities of the events that convey information n13579510 a data transmission rate; the maximum amount of information (bits/second) that can be transmitted along a channel n13579679 (computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems n13579829 the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords n13579933 a measure of the antiknock properties of gasoline n13580058 (economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice n13580228 (economics) the amount that utility increases with an increase of one unit of an economic good or service n13580415 an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose; "enough is as good as a feast"; "there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country" n13580723 a quantity sufficient to satisfy; "he ate his fill of potatoes"; "she had heard her fill of gossip" n13580909 (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter n13581067 (elections) more than half of the votes n13581218 (in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes) n13581465 a real number regardless of its sign n13581598 (chemistry) the amount of free acid present in fat as measured by the milligrams of potassium hydroxide needed to neutralize it; "as the glycerides in fat slowly decompose the acid value increases" n13581871 a measure of the quantity of chlorine or other halides in water (especially seawater) n13582013 a concept of quantity involving zero and units; "every number has a unique position in the sequence" n13583030 a quantity of paper; 24 or 25 sheets n13583137 a quantity of paper; 480 or 500 sheets; one ream equals 20 quires n13583272 the quantity of a particular substance that can dissolve in a particular solvent (yielding a saturated solution) n13583478 the degree to which something is poisonous n13583611 the degree to which something is toxic to living cells n13583724 any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange; "the dollar is the United States unit of currency"; "a unit of wheat is a bushel"; "change per unit volume" n13584646 a unit of measurement n13584746 a unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon; "with an evening dress one wears 10 denier stockings" n13584918 a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists n13585127 the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold n13585309 a number in the decimal system n13585429 a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context; "the velocity of light is a constant" n13585819 the number of molecules in a mole of a substance (approximately 602,250,000,000,000,000,000,000) n13585997 constant used in the calculation of the ideal gas constant n13586122 a constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic n13586455 a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber; "absorptance equals 1 minus transmittance" n13586831 the ratio of the drag on a body moving through air to the product of the velocity and the surface area of the body n13587030 the ratio of the weight of an object being moved along a surface and the force that maintains contact between the object and the surface n13587236 a measure of the induction between two circuits; the ratio of the electromotive force in a circuit to the corresponding change of current in a neighboring circuit; usually measured in henries n13587525 the ratio of the electromotive force produced in a circuit by self-induction to the rate of change of current producing it, expressed in henries n13587763 (physics) a coefficient that expresses how much of a specified property is possessed by a specified substance n13587963 (physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body n13588233 the ratio of the change in pressure acting on a volume to the fractional change in volume n13588381 the coefficient of elasticity for a shearing force n13588497 a coefficient of elasticity applicable to the stretching of a wire n13588625 the fractional change in length or area or volume per unit change in temperature at a given constant pressure n13588819 the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface n13589003 the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance n13589140 a measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid under an applied force n13589321 (statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance n13589546 an arbitrary constant in the equations of general relativity theory n13589681 (chemistry) the ratio of concentrations when equilibrium is reached in a reversible reaction (when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction) n13589957 the equilibrium constant for a reversible dissociation n13590079 (physics) the universal constant in the gas equation: pressure times volume = R times temperature; equal to 8.3143 joules per kelvin per mole n13590327 (physics) the universal constant relating force to mass and distance in Newton's law of gravitation n13590598 (cosmology) the ratio of the speed of recession of a galaxy (due to the expansion of the universe) to its distance from the observer; the Hubble constant is not actually a constant, but is regarded as measuring the expansion rate today n13590974 the charge on an ion is equal to a constant charge e multiplied by an integer from 1 to 15 n13591123 the constant of proportionality relating the energy of a photon to its frequency; approximately 6.626 x 10^-34 joule-second n13591314 the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge; "the oxidation number of hydrogen is +1 and of oxygen is -2" n13591586 (mathematics) the number of elements in a set or group (considered as a property of that grouping) n13591761 the total number counted; "a blood count" n13591998 a complete number or quantity; "a full complement" n13592105 the number of red and white corpuscles in a blood sample n13592219 a count of troops killed in an operation or time period; "the daily body count increased as the war went on" n13592384 number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold; "by increasing its circulation the newspaper hoped to increase its advertising" n13592598 (library science) the count of books that are loaned by a library over a specified period n13592764 number of people in a particular group n13592871 the number of pollen grains (usually ragweed) in a standard volume of air over a twenty-four hour period and a specified time and place n13593065 the number of sperm in an ejaculate; "the sperm count is used as an indicator of male fertility" n13593219 any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together n13593438 factor by which a quantity that is expressed in one set of units must be multiplied in order to convert it into another set of units n13593634 the constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y; usually written y = kx, where k is the factor of proportionality n13593908 a number in the Fibonacci sequence n13594005 a number that has no factor but itself and 1 n13594136 the prime factors of a quantity are all of the prime quantities that will exactly divide the given quantity n13594302 an integer that has no integral factors but itself and 1 n13594417 an integer that is divisible without remainder by at least one positive integer other than itself and one n13594585 a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest; "the score was 7 to 0" n13595094 (golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club; "Nicklaus won by three strokes" n13595276 (golf) a score of one stroke under par on a hole n13595414 (golf) a score of one stroke over par on a hole n13595550 (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing n13595699 (golf) a score of two strokes over par for a hole n13595844 (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman n13595968 (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole n13596106 (golf) a score of three strokes under par on a hole n13596235 (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win; "the game is 6 all"; "he is serving for the game" n13596422 (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning n13596569 a score of zero in tennis or squash; "it was 40 love" n13596673 the score needed to win a match n13596756 (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course; "a par-5 hole"; "par for this course is 72" n13596986 the number of wins versus losses and ties a team has had; "at 9-0 they have the best record in their league" n13597147 a quantity expressed in two different units; "one hour and ten minutes" n13597280 the number designating place in an ordered sequence n13597444 the first element in a countable series; "the first of the month" n13597585 the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order n13597794 (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place; "10 is the radix of the decimal system" n13598013 a number represented in floating-point notation n13598128 a number represented in fixed-point notation n13598237 the number of observations in a given statistical category n13598408 a cardinal number represented as 1 followed by 100 zeros (ten raised to the power of a hundred) n13598556 a cardinal number represented as 1 followed by a googol of zeros (ten raised to the power of a googol) n13598715 the order of an element in Mendeleyev's table of the elements; equal to the number of protons in the nucleus or electrons in the neutral state of an atom of an element n13598960 the atomic number of an extra stable strongly bound atomic nucleus: 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82 or 126 n13599114 a number equal to the difference between the number of baryons and the number of antibaryons in any subatomic structure; it is conserved in all types of particle interactions n13599348 a prescribed number; "all the salesmen met their quota for the month" n13599469 a measure of length n13599547 the extent or degree to which something is magnetized n13599730 a measure of the strength of a magnetic field over a given area n13599871 a unit for measuring absorption n13599982 a unit for measuring acceleration n13600097 a unit of measurement for angles n13600404 a system of units used to measure areas n13600822 a unit of measurement of volume or capacity n13601370 the volume equal to a cube one inch on each side n13601483 the volume equal to a cube one foot on each side n13601596 a unit for measuring computer memory n13602401 a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet n13602526 any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism n13602922 any unit for measuring the force of explosions n13603065 a unit of measurement of physical force n13603305 a unit of measurement of length n13604275 a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds); "convert all the measurements to metric units"; "it is easier to work in metric" n13604572 the distance traveled in a vehicle powered by one gallon of gasoline or diesel fuel n13604718 a unit of money n13607187 (computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system n13607405 (computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system n13607616 (computer science) a unit for measuring the execution speed of a computer's CPU (but not the whole system); "4 MIPS is 4,000,000 instructions per second" n13607873 a unit measuring the intensity of pain n13607985 a unit measuring force per unit area n13608207 a unit of measurement for printing n13608319 any acoustic unit of measurement n13608480 a unit of measurement for telephone use n13608598 a unit of measurement for temperature n13608788 a unit used to measure weight; "he placed two weights in the scale pan" n13609214 a unit of measurement for mass n13609390 a unit of measurement for viscosity n13609507 a unit of measurement for work n13609871 unit of solar radiation n13609948 measure of the hardness of a material n13610046 a system for measuring the concentration of sugar solutions n13610162 the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest; "he scored 20 points in the first half"; "a touchdown counts 6 points" n13610426 (tennis) first point scored after deuce n13610540 (tennis) the final point needed to win a set in tennis n13610669 (tennis) the final point needed to win a match (especially in tennis) n13610815 a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound n13610987 measurement of angles in radians n13611082 an angular unit used in artillery; equal to 1/6400 of a complete revolution n13611207 a measure for arcs and angles; "there are 360 degrees in a circle" n13611395 a 60th part of a minute of arc; "the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here" n13611567 a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree n13611740 a unit of angular distance equal to one thousandth of a milliradian n13611884 a unit of angular distance equal to one thousandth of a radian n13612042 the unit of plane angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to the angle at the center of a circle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius (approximately 57.295 degrees) n13612319 one-hundredth of a right angle n13612427 a unit of angular distance equal to half a quadrant n13612550 a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees n13612688 an angle of 180 degrees n13612791 the unit of solid angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites n13612943 a unit of area equal to one inch by one inch square n13613060 a unit of area equal to one foot by one foot square n13613177 a unit of area equal to one yard by one yard square n13613294 a centare is 1/100th of an are n13613408 an area of 640 acres n13613504 a land unit equal to 1 square mile n13613592 a land unit equal to a quarter of a section (160 acres) and measuring 1/2 mile on a side n13613742 a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries n13613862 a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters n13613985 (abbreviated `ha') a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares (or 10,000 square meters) n13614143 a former French unit of area; equal approximately to an acre n13614256 (physics) a unit of nuclear cross section; the effective circular area that one particle presents to another as a target for an encounter n13614467 a former Russian unit of area equal to 2.7 acres n13614572 a South African unit of measure equal to about 2 acres n13614679 a square rod of land n13614764 a unit of capacity for liquids (for measuring the volumes of liquids or their containers) n13615036 a unit of capacity for dry commodities (as fruit or grain) n13615235 a liquid unit officially adopted in the United States Customary System n13615557 a unit of measure for capacity officially adopted in the British Imperial System; British units are both dry and wet n13616054 a capacity unit defined in metric terms n13616340 a unit of dry measure used in Egypt n13616427 a liquid measure (with different values) used in some Spanish speaking countries n13616560 an ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons n13616688 a capacity unit used for measuring fresh herring n13616787 an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to about a bushel n13616926 the maximum amount of water that a particular soil can hold n13617046 an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs n13617207 ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure = 1.5 gallons n13617308 (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore n13617468 the volume of water that would cover 1 acre to a depth of 1 foot; 43,560 cubic feet or 1233.5 cubic meters n13617630 one twelfth of an acre-foot n13617713 a system of units for measuring lumber based on the board foot n13617835 the volume of a piece of wood 1 foot square and 1 inch thick n13617952 a board measure = 1980 board feet n13618076 a unit of volume (as for sand or gravel) n13618180 a unit of capacity for grain equal to 80 bushels n13618298 a Scottish unit of liquid measure equal to 0.9 United States pint n13618418 a Turkish liquid unit equal to 1.3 pints n13618508 a United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram n13618629 a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce n13618849 a United States unit of capacity or volume equal to 1.804 cubic inches n13619028 a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces n13619168 a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces n13619307 a United States liquid unit equal to 16 fluid ounces; two pints equal one quart n13619475 a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon n13619592 a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon n13619764 United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters n13619920 any of various units of capacity; "a barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons" n13620154 a unit of measurement of capacity for dry substances officially adopted in the United States Customary System n13620404 a United States dry unit equal to 0.5 quart or 33.6 cubic inches n13620549 a United States dry unit equal to 2 pints or 67.2 cubic inches n13620713 a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches n13620871 a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches n13621011 a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters n13621190 a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters n13621418 a British imperial unit of capacity or volume (liquid or dry) equal to 8 fluid drams or 28.416 cubic centimeters (1.734 cubic inches) n13621660 a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters n13621850 a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters n13622035 a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 pints or 1.136 liters n13622209 a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters n13622451 a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons n13622591 a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 pecks n13622769 a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons n13622914 an obsolete British unit of capacity equal to 18 Imperial gallons n13623054 a quarter of a hundredweight (28 pounds) n13623205 a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages n13623329 a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 36 bushels n13623455 a metric measure of volume or capacity equal to a cube 1 millimeter on each edge n13623636 a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter n13623856 a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter n13624026 a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter n13624190 a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints) n13624509 a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters n13624705 a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 100 liters n13624873 a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters n13625063 a unit of capacity equal to the volume of a cube one kilometer on each edge n13625237 a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states; "there are 8 bits in a byte" n13625482 (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error n13625884 a small byte n13626013 a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information n13626240 the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes n13626464 (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted; "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably" n13626789 (computer science) a block (usually one sector) that cannot reliably hold data n13626942 a group of sectors on a magnetic disk that can be reserved for the use of a particular file n13627114 (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit n13627327 a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory; "large computers use words up to 64 bits long" n13627516 a unit of information equal to 1024 bytes n13627681 a unit of information equal to 1000 bytes n13627810 a unit of information equal to 1000 bits n13627935 a unit of information equal to 1024 bits n13628056 a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes n13628246 a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobytes or 10^6 (1,000,000) bytes n13628419 a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobits or 10^6 (1,000,000) bits n13628592 a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibits or 2^20 (1,048,576) bits n13628761 a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes n13628955 a unit of information equal to 1000 megabytes or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bytes n13629132 a unit of information equal to 1000 megabits or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bits n13629309 a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibits or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bits n13629482 a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibytes or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bytes n13629676 a unit of information equal to 1000 gigabytes or 10^12 (1,000,000,000,000) bytes n13629854 a unit of information equal to 1000 gigabits or 10^12 (1,000,000,000,000) bits n13630036 a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibits or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bits n13630213 a unit of information equal to 1024 tebibytes or 2^50 bytes n13630387 a unit of information equal to 1000 terabytes or 10^15 bytes n13630545 a unit of information equal to 1000 terabits or 10^15 bits n13630707 a unit of information equal to 1024 tebibits or 2^50 bits n13630864 a unit of information equal to 1024 pebibytes or 2^60 bytes n13631037 a unit of information equal to 1000 petabytes or 10^18 bytes n13631194 a unit of information equal to 1000 petabits or 10^18 bits n13631355 a unit of information equal to 1024 pebibits or 2^60 bits n13631512 a unit of information equal to 1024 exbibytes or 2^70 bytes n13631687 a unit of information equal to 1000 exabytes or 10^21 bytes n13631845 a unit of information equal to 1000 exabits or 10^21 bits n13632007 a unit of information equal to 1024 exbibits or 2^70 bits n13632164 a unit of information equal to 1024 zebibytes or 2^80 bytes n13632320 a unit of information equal to 1000 zettabytes or 10^24 bytes n13632461 a unit of information equal to 1000 zettabits or 10^24 bits n13632606 a unit of information equal to 1024 zebibits or 2^80 bits n13632744 a measure of the capacity of a circuit component to store charge n13632961 a measure of the quantity of electricity (determined by the amount of an electric current and the time for which it flows) n13633229 a measure of a material's ability to conduct an electrical charge n13633375 a measure of the amount of electric charge flowing past a circuit point at a specific time n13633596 the reciprocal of capacitance n13633704 an electromagnetic unit of magnetic intensity n13633851 a measure of the amount of flux per unit of cross sectional area n13634033 a measure of the strength of a magnetic field per unit area n13634205 a measure of the property of an electric circuit by which an electromotive force is induced in it n13634418 a measure of the visible electromagnetic radiation n13634615 a unit of measurement of magnetomotive force n13634784 a measure of the potential energy of a unit charge at a given point in a circuit relative to a reference point (ground) n13635108 a measure of electric power n13635336 a measure of radioactivity n13635553 the reciprocal of conductance n13635698 any of various units of electricity based on forces of interaction between electric charges n13635854 a unit of capacitance equal to one trillionth of a farad n13635985 a unit of capacitance equal to one millionth of a farad n13636135 a unit of capacitance equal to one thousandth of a farad n13636286 the capacitance of a capacitor that has an equal and opposite charge of 1 coulomb on each plate and a voltage difference of 1 volt between the plates n13636529 a capacitance unit equal to one billion farads n13636648 a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second n13636866 a unit of electrical charge equal to 10 coulombs n13636989 a unit of charge equal to 60 coulombs n13637124 a unit of charge equal to 3600 coulombs n13637240 a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm n13637376 the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; "a typical household circuit carries 15 to 50 amps" n13637613 one thousandth of an ampere n13637722 a unit of current equal to 10 amperes n13637841 a former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere) n13637988 a unit of elastance equal to the reciprocal of a farad n13638094 a unit of magnetic field strength equal to one-hundred-thousandth of an oersted n13638244 the magnetic field strength 1 cm from a unit magnetic pole n13638375 a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss n13638577 a unit of magnetic flux equal to 100,000,000 maxwells n13638706 a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one millionth of a gauss n13638847 a unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1 maxwell per square centimeter n13639009 a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter n13639147 a unit of inductance equal to one billionth of a henry n13639274 a unit of inductance equal to one thousandth of a henry n13639405 a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second n13639647 a measure of illumination n13639808 a measure of luminance n13639927 a measure of luminous flux per unit area n13640050 a measure of luminous intensity n13640206 the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate; "he used the wrong exposure" n13640371 a unit of illuminance on a surface that is everywhere 1 foot from a point source of 1 candle n13640520 a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter n13640716 a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle n13640866 a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square centimeter; 10,000 phots equal 1 lux n13641023 a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source n13641175 a former luminance unit equal to one lumen per square foot n13641299 a unit of luminous flux equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source of 1 candela intensity radiating uniformly in all directions n13641534 the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin n13641855 a former international unit of luminous intensity; now replaced by the candela n13642000 a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns n13642122 a unit of magnetomotive force equal to the magnetomotive force produced by the passage of 1 ampere through 1 complete turn of a coil; equal to 1.257 gilberts n13642337 a unit of magnetic moment of a molecular or atomic or subatomic particle n13642464 a unit of potential equal to one-hundred-millionth of a volt n13642596 a unit of potential equal to one thousandth of a volt n13642729 a unit of potential equal to one millionth of a volt n13642856 a unit of potential equal to one billionth of a volt n13642982 a unit of potential equal to one trillionth of a volt n13643109 a unit of potential equal to one quadrillionth of a volt (or one thousandth of a nanosecond) n13643276 a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it n13643770 a unit of potential equal to a thousand volts n13643894 a wave number characteristic of the wave spectrum of each element n13644047 the reciprocal of the wavelength of a wave n13644165 a power unit equal to the power dissipated when 1 abampere flows across a potential difference of 1 abvolt (one ten-thousandth of a milliwatt) n13644379 a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt n13644522 a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm n13644761 a unit of power equal to 1000 watts n13644894 a unit of power equal to one million watts n13645010 a unit of power equal to 746 watts n13645132 a unit of electrical power in an AC circuit equal to the power dissipated when 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere n13645331 a unit of electrical power equal to 1000 volt-amperes n13645465 a unit of radioactivity equal to one thousandth of a curie n13645599 a unit of radioactivity equal to the amount of a radioactive isotope that decays at the rate of 37,000,000,000 disintegrations per second n13645812 the SI unit of energy absorbed from ionizing radiation; equal to the absorption of one joule of radiation energy by one kilogram of matter; one gray equals 100 rad n13646031 a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air n13646223 a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second n13646367 (Roentgen Equivalent Man) the dosage of ionizing radiation that will cause the same amount of injury to human tissue as 1 roentgen of X-rays n13646557 a unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material n13646694 a unit of resistance equal to a billionth of an ohm n13646816 a unit of electrical resistance equal to the resistance between two points on a conductor when a potential difference of one volt between them produces a current of one ampere n13647097 a unit of resistance equal to one million ohms n13647215 a measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of 1000 tons of TNT n13647353 a measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of one million tons of TNT n13647498 a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 cm/sec/sec to a mass of 1 gram n13647667 a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/sec/sec to a mass of 1 kilogram; equal to 100,000 dynes n13647888 a unit of force equal to 1000 newtons n13647997 a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 foot/sec/sec to a mass of 1 pound; equal to 0.1382 newtons n13648184 a nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/sec n13648378 (used only in combination) something weighing a given number of pounds; "the fisherman caught a 10-pounder"; "their linemen are all 300-pounders" n13648596 a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated n13648793 a unit of gravitational acceleration equal to one centimeter per second per second (named after Galileo) n13648947 a scale from 0 to 12 for the force of the wind n13649054 a linear unit used for astronomical distances n13649268 a linear unit of distance in metric terms n13649626 a linear unit of distance used in navigation n13649791 a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot n13650045 a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard; "he is six feet tall" n13650225 (used only in combinations) the height or length of something in feet; "he is a six-footer"; "the golfer sank a 40-footer"; "his yacht is a 60-footer" n13650447 a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride n13650735 (used only in combinations) the height or length of something in yards; "the golfer hit a 300-yarder to the green" n13650921 a linear measure of 16.5 feet n13651072 a unit of length equal to 220 yards n13651218 a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters n13651520 (used only in combinations) the length of something in miles; "the race was a 30-miler" n13651804 a unit of length equal to half of 1 mile n13651931 a unit of length equal to a quarter of 1 mile n13652066 an obsolete unit of distance of variable length (usually 3 miles) n13652203 a linear unit (1/40 inch) used to measure diameter of buttons n13652335 a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard n13652443 a Russian unit of length (71 cm) n13652529 (in India) a unit of length having different values in different localities n13652661 a Spanish unit of length (about a yard) having different values in different localities n13652799 a Russian unit of length (1.067 km) n13652886 a nautical unit of depth n13652994 a unit of length n13653154 a unit of length (22 yards) n13653261 a unit of length (100 ft) n13653349 an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm n13653461 the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure n13653615 about seven inches; the breadth of a fist with the thumb stuck out (used especially in archery to give the correct distance of the string from the bow) n13653821 the length of your body n13653902 the most extreme possible amount or value; "voltage peak" n13654093 a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses; "the horse stood 20 hands" n13654232 any unit of length based on the breadth of the human hand n13654380 the length or height based on the size of a human or animal head; "he is two heads taller than his little sister"; "his horse won by a head" n13654571 a unit of length of thread or yarn n13654674 Chinese distance measure; approximately 0.5 kilometers n13654777 a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain n13654889 the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles; "a 100 mesh screen"; "100 mesh powdered cellulose" n13655089 a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch; used to specify thickness (e.g., of sheets or wire) n13655262 a Swedish unit of length equivalent to 10 km n13655414 an ancient Roman unit of length equivalent to 1620 yards n13655570 an ancient Roman unit of length (4.85 English feet) measured as the distance from the heel of one foot to the heel of the same foot when next it touches the ground n13655790 a modern version of the Roman pace now taken to be 5 feet n13655908 the length of a single step in marching (taken to be 30 inches for quick time or 36 inches for double time) n13656075 a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand n13656204 a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches) n13656345 a U.S. unit of measure equal to 1609.347 meters; derived from the use of 39.37 inches as the conversion for one meter n13656520 the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1 year; 5.88 trillion miles or 9.46 trillion kilometers n13656749 the distance light travels in a vacuum in one hour; approximately one billion kilometers n13656913 the distance light travels in a vacuum in one minute; approximately 18 million kilometers n13657080 the distance light travels in a vacuum in one second; approximately 300,000 kilometers n13657244 a unit of length used for distances within the solar system; equal to the mean distance between the Earth and the Sun (approximately 93 million miles or 150 million kilometers) n13657489 a unit of astronomical length based on the distance from Earth at which stellar parallax is 1 second of arc; equivalent to 3.262 light years n13657691 a metric unit of length equal to one quadrillionth of a meter n13657849 a metric unit of length equal to one trillionth of a meter n13658027 a metric unit of length equal to one ten billionth of a meter (or 0.0001 micron); used to specify wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation n13658278 a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter n13658496 a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter n13658657 a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter n13658828 a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter n13658998 a metric unit of length equal to one tenth of a meter n13659162 the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) n13659419 a metric unit of length equal to ten meters n13659604 a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters n13659760 a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) n13659943 a metric unit of length equal to 10,000 meters n13660084 a nautical unit of length (15 ft) n13660178 a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth n13660337 a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude n13660619 a former British unit of length equivalent to 6,080 feet (1,853.184 meters); 800 feet longer than a statute mile n13660868 a former British unit of length once used in navigation; equivalent to 6,000 feet (1828.8 meters) n13661045 the amount that can be bought for a halfpenny n13661163 the amount that can be bought for a penny n13661273 the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents n13661820 the basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999); in 2002 twelve European nations (Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Finland) adopted the euro as their basic unit of money and abandoned their traditional currencies n13662190 the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes n13662703 a monetary unit that is valued at a fraction (usually one hundredth) of the basic monetary unit n13663077 monetary unit in the Islamic State of Afghanistan n13663229 the basic unit of money in Afghanistan n13663340 100 puls equal 1 afghani in Afghanistan n13663448 monetary unit in Argentina n13663562 the basic unit of money in Argentina; equal to 100 centavos n13663694 monetary unit in Thailand n13663820 the basic unit of money in Thailand n13663933 100 satangs equal 1 baht in Thailand n13664041 monetary unit in Panama n13664153 the basic unit of money in Panama; equal to 100 centesimos n13664283 monetary unit in Ethiopia n13664396 the basic unit of money in Ethiopia; equal to 100 cents n13664521 a fractional monetary unit of several countries n13664808 a fractional monetary unit of several countries: Panama and Italy and Uruguay and Chile n13665027 a fractional monetary unit of Venezuela and Costa Rica and Equatorial Guinea and Paraguay and Spain n13665256 a fractional monetary unit of several countries: El Salvador and Sao Tome and Principe and Brazil and Argentina and Bolivia and Colombia and Cuba and the Dominican Republic and Ecuador and El Salvador and Guatemala and Honduras and Mexico and Nicaragua and Peru and the Philippines and Portugal n13665965 a fractional monetary unit of several countries: France and Algeria and Belgium and Burkina Faso and Burundi and Cameroon and Chad and the Congo and Gabon and Haiti and the Ivory Coast and Luxembourg and Mali and Morocco and Niger and Rwanda and Senegal and Switzerland and Togo n13666675 monetary unit of Venezuela n13666790 the basic unit of money in Venezuela; equal to 100 centimos n13666922 monetary unit of Ghana n13667048 the basic unit of money in Ghana n13667150 100 pesewas equal 1 cedi in Ghana n13667255 monetary unit in Costa Rica n13667372 the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos n13667523 monetary unit in El Salvador n13667643 the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos n13667797 monetary unit in Brazil n13667908 the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos n13668034 monetary unit in Gambia n13668161 the basic unit of money in Gambia n13668266 100 bututs equal 1 dalasi in Gambia n13668380 monetary unit in Algeria n13668491 the basic unit of money in Algeria n13668632 100 centimes equal 1 dinar in Algeria n13668751 monetary unit in Bahrain n13668864 the basic unit of money in Bahrain; equal to 1,000 fils n13669006 a fractional monetary unit in Bahrain and Iraq and Jordan and Kuwait; equal to one thousandth of a dinar n13669237 monetary unit in Iraq n13669342 the basic unit of money in Iraq; equal to 1,000 fils n13669479 monetary unit in Jordan n13669590 the basic unit of money in Jordan; equal to 1,000 fils n13669733 monetary unit in Kuwait n13669860 the basic unit of money in Kuwait; equal 1,000 fils n13669998 worth one tenth of a Kuwaiti dinar; equal 100 fils n13670156 monetary unit in Libya n13670281 the basic unit of money in Libya n13670399 100 dirhams equal 1 dinar in Libya n13670521 monetary unit in Tunisia n13670668 the basic unit of money in Tunisia n13670790 100 dirhams equal 1 dinar in Tunisia n13670935 1,000 millimes equal 1 dinar in Tunisia n13671047 monetary unit in Yugoslavia n13671182 the basic unit of money in Yugoslavia n13671310 100 para equal 1 dinar in Yugoslavia n13671416 monetary unit in Morocco n13671527 the basic unit of money in Morocco; equal to 100 centimes n13671674 monetary unit in the United Arab Emirates n13671813 the basic unit of money in the United Arab Emirates; equal to 1,000 fils n13671967 the basic unit of money in Australia and Nauru n13672077 the basic unit of money in the Bahamas n13672177 the basic unit of money in Barbados n13672274 the basic unit of money in Belize n13672367 the basic unit of money in Bermuda n13672462 the basic unit of money in Brunei n13672555 a fractional monetary unit of Japan and Indonesia and Cambodia; equal to one hundredth of a yen or rupiah or riel n13672794 the basic unit of money in Canada; "the Canadian dollar has the image of loon on one side of the coin" n13672967 the basic unit of money in the Cayman Islands n13673080 the basic unit of money in Dominica n13673178 the basic unit of money in Fiji n13673267 the basic unit of money in Grenada n13673362 the basic unit of money in Guyana n13673455 the basic unit of money in Hong Kong n13673554 the basic unit of money in Jamaica n13673650 the basic unit of money in Kiribati n13673747 the basic unit of money in Liberia n13673843 the basic unit of money in New Zealand n13673946 the basic unit of money in Singapore n13674045 the basic unit of money in Taiwan n13674138 the basic unit of money in Trinidad and Tobago n13674257 the basic unit of money in Tuvalu n13674350 the basic unit of money in the United States n13674479 a United States dollar deposited in a European bank and used as an international currency to finance trade n13674660 the basic unit of money in Zimbabwe n13674759 monetary unit in Vietnam n13674890 the basic unit of money in Vietnam n13674994 10 hao equal 1 dong in Vietnam n13675093 monetary unit in Greece n13675218 formerly the basic unit of money in Greece n13675349 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece n13675456 monetary unit on Sao Tome e Principe n13675591 the basic unit of money on Sao Tome e Principe n13675708 monetary unit on Cape Verde n13675824 the basic unit of money on Cape Verde; equal to 100 centavos n13675976 monetary unit in Portugal n13676108 formerly the basic monetary unit of Portugal; equal to 100 centavo n13676285 1 conto equals 1,000 escudos in Portugal n13676396 monetary unit in Hungary n13676544 the basic unit of money in Hungary n13676650 100 filler equal 1 forint in Hungary n13676758 formerly the basic unit of money in Hungary until it was replaced by the forint in 1946 n13676897 formerly the basic unit of money in Belgium n13677019 the basic unit of money in Benin n13677109 the basic unit of money in Burundi n13677222 the basic unit of money in Cameroon n13677337 the basic unit of money in the Central African Republic n13677469 the basic unit of money in Chad n13677579 the basic unit of money in the Congo n13677692 the basic unit of money in Djibouti n13677788 formerly the basic unit of money in France n13677889 the basic unit of money in Gabon n13677998 the basic unit of money in the Ivory Coast n13678145 formerly the basic unit of money in Luxembourg n13678273 the basic unit of money in Madagascar n13678373 the basic unit of money in Mali n13678480 the basic unit of money in Niger n13678589 the basic unit of money in Rwanda n13678700 the basic unit of money in Senegal n13678816 the basic unit of money in Switzerland n13678931 the basic unit of money in Togo n13679038 the basic unit of money in Burkina Faso n13679161 the monetary unit in Haiti n13679273 the basic unit of money in Haiti n13679377 100 centimes equal 1 gourde in Haiti n13679494 monetary unit in Paraguay n13679608 the basic unit of money in Paraguay; equal to 100 centimos n13679739 monetary unit in the Netherlands n13679855 formerly the basic unit of money in the Netherlands; equal to 100 cents n13680032 monetary unit in Suriname n13680146 the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents n13680273 monetary unit in Peru n13680381 the basic unit of money in Peru n13680463 monetary unit in Papua New Guinea n13680599 the basic unit of money in Papua New Guinea n13680712 100 toea equal 1 kina in Papua New Guinea n13680823 monetary unit in Laos n13680948 the basic unit of money in Laos n13681048 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos n13681142 monetary unit in Czech Republic n13681275 the basic unit of money in Czech Republic n13681407 100 halers equal 1 koruna in Czech Republic n13681530 monetary unit in Slovakia n13681661 the basic unit of money in Slovakia n13681749 100 halers equal 1 koruna Slovakia n13681863 monetary unit in Iceland n13681993 the basic unit of money in Iceland n13682116 100 aurar equal 1 krona in Iceland n13682221 monetary unit in Sweden n13682330 the basic unit of money in Sweden n13682450 a monetary subunit in Denmark and Norway and Sweden; 100 ore equal 1 krona n13682631 monetary unit in Denmark n13682740 the basic unit of money in Denmark n13682860 monetary unit in Norway n13682971 the basic unit of money in Norway n13683093 monetary unit in Malawi n13683221 the basic unit of money in Malawi n13683342 100 tambala equal 1 kwacha in Malawi n13683451 monetary unit in Zambia n13683578 the basic unit of money in Zambia n13683700 100 ngwee equal 1 kwacha in Zambia n13683805 monetary unit in Angola n13683932 the basic unit of money in Angola n13684037 100 lwei equal 1 kwanza in Angola n13684140 monetary unit in the Union of Burma n13684298 the basic unit of money in Myanmar n13684402 100 pyas equal 1 kyat in Myanmar n13684503 monetary unit in Albania n13684632 the basic unit of money in Albania n13684735 100 qindarka equal 1 lek in Albania n13684853 monetary unit in Honduras n13684965 the basic unit of money in Honduras; equal to 100 centavos n13685096 monetary unit in Sierra Leone n13685216 the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents n13685346 monetary unit in Romania n13685475 the basic unit of money in Romania n13685578 100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania n13685678 monetary unit in Bulgaria n13685809 the basic unit of money in Bulgaria n13685913 100 stotinka equal 1 lev in Bulgaria n13686023 monetary unit in Swaziland n13686137 the basic unit of money in Swaziland; equal to 100 cents n13686268 monetary unit in Italy n13686376 formerly the basic unit of money in Italy; equal to 100 centesimi n13686526 monetary unit in Great Britain n13686660 the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence n13686877 a former monetary unit in Great Britain n13687015 monetary unit in Turkey n13687160 the basic unit of money in Turkey n13687278 100 kurus equal 1 lira in Turkey n13687420 20 aspers equal 1 kurus in Turkey n13687524 monetary unit in Lesotho n13687652 the basic unit of money in Lesotho n13687756 100 lisente equal 1 loti in Lesotho; one sente is worth one-hundredth of a loti n13687906 monetary unit in Germany n13688033 formerly the basic unit of money in Germany n13688190 100 pfennigs formerly equaled 1 Deutsche Mark in Germany n13688319 monetary unit in Finland n13688447 formerly the basic unit of money in Finland n13688577 100 pennia formerly equaled 1 markka in Finland n13688695 monetary unit in Mozambique n13688811 the basic unit of money in Mozambique; equal to 100 centavos n13688944 monetary unit in Nigeria n13689073 the basic unit of money in Nigeria n13689178 100 kobos equal 1 naira in Nigeria n13689282 monetary unit in Bhutan n13689411 the basic unit of money in Bhutan n13689518 100 chetrums equal 1 ngultrum in Bhutan n13689630 monetary unit in Mauritania n13689765 the basic unit of money in Mauritania n13689875 5 khoums equal 1 ouguiya in Mauritania n13689984 monetary unit in Tonga n13690109 the basic unit of money in Tonga n13690214 100 seniti equal 1 pa'anga in Tonga n13690321 monetary unit in Macao n13690445 the basic unit of money in Macao n13690549 100 avos equal 1 pataca in Macao n13690650 monetary unit in Spain n13690758 formerly the basic unit of money in Spain; equal to 100 centimos n13690911 monetary unit in Bolivia n13691022 the basic unit of money in Bolivia; equal to 100 centavos n13691154 monetary unit in Nicaragua n13691269 the basic unit of money in Nicaragua; equal to 100 centavos n13691401 monetary unit in Chile n13691509 the basic unit of money in Chile; equal to 100 centesimos n13691651 monetary unit in Colombia n13691764 the basic unit of money in Colombia; equal to 100 centavos n13691909 monetary unit in Cuba n13692014 the basic unit of money in Cuba; equal to 100 centavos n13692151 monetary unit in the Dominican Republic n13692278 the basic unit of money in the Dominican Republic; equal to 100 centavos n13692437 monetary unit in Guinea-Bissau n13692559 the basic unit of money in Guinea-Bissau; equal to 100 centavos n13692713 monetary unit in Mexico n13692822 the basic unit of money in Mexico; equal to 100 centavos n13692963 monetary unit in the Philippines n13693084 the basic unit of money in the Philippines; equal to 100 centavos n13693237 monetary unit in Uruguay n13693349 the basic unit of money in Uruguay; equal to 100 centesimos n13693514 monetary unit in Cyprus n13693641 the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents n13693781 a Cypriot monetary unit equal to one thousandth of a pound n13693908 monetary unit in Egypt n13694017 the basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters n13694160 a fractional monetary unit in Egypt and Lebanon and Sudan and Syria n13694367 a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound n13694552 monetary unit in Eire n13694657 formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence n13694825 monetary unit in Lebanon n13694936 the basic unit of money in Lebanon; equal to 100 piasters n13695081 monetary unit on Malta n13695189 the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents n13695307 monetary unit in the Sudan n13695420 the basic unit of money in the Sudan; equal to 100 piasters n13695567 monetary unit in Syria n13695674 the basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters n13695815 monetary unit in Botswana n13695945 the basic unit of money in Botswana n13696050 100 thebe equal 1 pula in Botswana n13696155 monetary unit in Guatemala n13696270 the basic unit of money in Guatemala; equal to 100 centavos n13696402 monetary unit in South Africa n13696523 the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents n13696652 monetary unit in Iran n13696777 the basic unit of money in Iran n13696893 100 dinars equal 1 rial in Iran n13697011 monetary unit in Oman n13697134 the basic unit of money in Oman n13697262 1,000 baiza equal 1 riyal-omani in Oman n13697380 monetary unit in Yemen n13697505 the basic unit of money in Yemen; equal to 100 fils n13697621 100 Yemeni fils are worth one Yemeni rial n13697727 monetary unit in Cambodia n13697840 the basic unit of money in Cambodia; equal to 100 sen n13697963 monetary unit is Malaysia n13698076 the basic unit of money in Malaysia; equal to 100 sen n13698202 monetary unit in Qatar n13698327 the basic unit of money in Qatar n13698445 100 dirhams equal 1 riyal in Qatar n13698567 monetary unit in Saudi Arabia n13698706 the basic unit of money in Saudi Arabia n13698838 20 qurush equal 1 riyal in Saudi Arabia n13698949 monetary unit in Russia n13699076 the basic unit of money in Russia n13699189 100 kopecks equal 1 ruble in Russia n13699313 monetary unit in Armenia n13699442 the basic unit of money in Armenia n13699527 100 lumma equal 1 dram in Armenia n13699612 monetary unit in Azerbaijan n13699747 the basic unit of money in Azerbaijan n13699836 100 qepiq equal 1 manat in Azerbaijan n13699925 monetary unit in Belarus n13700056 the basic unit of money in Belarus n13700142 100 kapeikas equal 1 rubel in Belarus n13700233 monetary unit in Estonia n13700362 the basic unit of money in Estonia n13700448 100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia n13700533 monetary unit in Georgia n13700662 the basic unit of money in Georgia n13700766 100 tetri equal 1 lari in Georgia n13700870 monetary unit in Kazakhstan n13701005 the basic unit of money in Kazakhstan n13701094 100 tiyin equal 1 tenge in Kazakhstan n13701183 monetary unit in Latvia n13701310 the basic unit of money in Latvia n13701394 100 santimi equal 1 lats in Latvia n13701482 monetary unit in Lithuania n13701615 the basic unit of money in Lithuania n13701703 100 centas equal 1 litas in Lithuania n13701793 monetary unit in Kyrgyzstan n13701928 the basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan n13702015 100 tyiyn equal 1 som in Kyrgyzstan n13702102 monetary unit in Moldova n13702231 the basic unit of money in Moldova n13702315 100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova n13702396 monetary unit in Tajikistan n13702531 the basic unit of money in Tajikistan n13702620 100 tanga equal 1 Tajikistani ruble n13702707 monetary unit in Turkmenistan n13702840 the basic unit of money in Turkmenistan n13702931 100 tenge equal 1 manat in Turkmenistan n13703022 monetary unit in Ukraine n13703151 the basic unit of money in Ukraine n13703258 100 kopiykas equal 1 hryvnia in Ukraine n13703370 monetary unit in Uzbekistan n13703505 the basic unit of money in Uzbekistan n13703592 100 tiyin equal 1 som in Uzbekistan n13703679 monetary unit in India n13703804 the basic unit of money in India; equal to 100 paise n13703942 a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan n13704143 monetary unit in Pakistan n13704274 the basic unit of money in Pakistan; equal to 100 paisa n13704418 a former copper coin of Pakistan and India n13704529 monetary unit in Mauritius n13704643 the basic unit of money in Mauritius; equal to 100 cents n13704788 monetary unit in Nepal n13704897 the basic unit of money in Nepal; equal to 100 paisa n13705037 monetary unit in Seychelles n13705153 the basic unit of money in Seychelles; equal to 100 cents n13705300 monetary unit in Sri Lanka n13705415 the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents n13705559 monetary unit in Indonesia n13705674 the basic unit of money in Indonesia; equal to 100 sen n13705800 monetary unit in Austria n13705929 formerly the basic unit of money in Austria n13706068 100 groschen equal 1 schilling in Austria n13706183 monetary unit in Israel n13706310 the basic unit of money in Israel n13706415 100 agorot equal 1 shekel in Israel n13706521 monetary unit in Kenya n13706628 the basic unit of money in Kenya; equal to 100 cents n13706753 monetary unit in Somalia n13706864 the basic unit of money in Somalia; equal to 100 cents n13706993 monetary unit in Tanzania n13707106 the basic unit of money in Tanzania; equal to 100 cents n13707237 monetary unit in Uganda n13707346 the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents n13707473 monetary unit in Ecuador n13707585 the basic unit of money in Ecuador; equal to 100 centavos n13707713 monetary unit in Guinea n13707804 the basic unit of money in Guinea n13707897 monetary unit in Bangladesh n13708014 the basic unit of money in Bangladesh; equal to 100 paisa n13708141 monetary unit in Western Samoa n13708282 the basic unit of money in Western Samoa n13708392 100 sene equal 1 tala in Western Samoa n13708500 monetary unit in Mongolia n13708631 the basic unit of money in Mongolia n13708748 100 mongo equal 1 tugrik in Mongolia n13708855 monetary unit in North Korea n13708992 the basic unit of money in North Korea n13709118 100 chon equal 1 won in North Korea n13709223 monetary unit in South Korea n13709360 the basic unit of money in South Korea n13709486 100 chon equal 1 won in South Korea n13709591 monetary unit in Japan n13709700 the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen n13709819 the monetary unit in the People's Republic of China n13709992 the basic unit of money in China n13710101 10 jiao equal 1 yuan in China n13710219 100 fen equal 1 yuan in China n13710317 monetary unit in Zaire n13710443 the basic unit of money in Zaire n13710546 100 makuta equal 1 zaire in Zaire n13710651 monetary unit in Poland n13710777 the basic unit of money in Poland n13710881 100 groszy equal 1 zloty in Poland n13710986 a unit of pain intensity n13711060 a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade n13711303 a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter n13711416 a unit of pressure equal to 0.001316 atmosphere; named after Torricelli n13711570 a unit of pressure n13711663 a unit of atmospheric pressure equal to one thousandth of a bar; "atmospheric pressure at sea level is 1013 millibars" n13711855 (meteorology) a unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter; "unfortunately some writers have used bar for one dyne per square centimeter" n13712120 the absolute unit of pressure equal to one dyne per square centimeter n13712286 a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch n13712428 a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing n13712592 half the width of an em n13712689 a quad with a square body; "since `em quad' is hard to distinguish from `en quad', printers sometimes called it a `mutton quad'" n13712890 a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em n13713003 space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising n13713159 an advertising measure; one agate line appearing in one million copies of a publication n13713300 a unit of measurement for advertising space n13713408 the number of lines in a piece of printed material n13713521 a logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels n13713633 a logarithmic unit of sound intensity; 10 times the logarithm of the ratio of the sound intensity to some reference intensity n13713817 a unit of perceived loudness equal to the loudness of a 1000-hertz tone at 40 dB above threshold n13713983 a unit of subjective loudness n13714082 a unit of traffic intensity in a telephone system n13714184 a unit of temperature on a specified scale; "the game was played in spite of the 40-degree temperature" n13714376 a unit of temperature equal to one-thousandth of a degree n13714491 a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature n13714641 a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature n13714756 the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites n13714905 a unit of temperature on the Rankine scale n13715001 a unit used in estimating fuel requirements for heating a building n13715124 exactly zero degrees centigrade n13715240 a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second n13715495 unit of mass for expressing masses of atoms or molecules n13715614 the sum of the number of neutrons and protons in an atomic nucleus n13715755 a system of units used to express the weight of something n13715921 a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains) n13716084 any of the units of the avoirdupois system of weights n13716490 a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains n13716686 any of the unit of the troy system of weights n13716878 any weight unit used in pharmacy; an ounce is equal to 480 grains and a pound is equal to 12 ounces n13717155 a decimal unit of weight based on the gram n13717619 a unit of weight used in some Spanish speaking countries n13717728 any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams) n13717914 the weight of a liter of hydrogen (at 0 centigrade and 760 millimeters pressure) n13718046 the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds n13718178 a unit of weight equal to 4,000 pounds n13718267 a unit of weight used in Asia; has different values in different countries; "the official maund in India is 82.6 pounds avoirdupois" n13718451 a Greek unit of weight equal to one tenth of a gram n13718574 a Turkish unit of weight equal to about 2.75 pounds n13718675 a unit of weight used in some parts of Asia; approximately equal to 133 pounds (the load a grown man can carry) n13718838 a Russian unit of weight equal to approximately 36 pounds n13718946 a unit of weight used in some Moslem countries near the Mediterranean; varies between one and five pounds n13719102 a unit of mass equal to the mass that accelerates at 1 foot/sec/sec when acted upon by a force of 1 pound; approximately 14.5939 kilograms n13719291 a unit of weight used in east Asia approximately equal to 1.3 ounces n13719410 a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds n13719529 a weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase) n13719683 1/7000 pound; equals a troy grain or 64.799 milligrams n13719808 1/16 ounce or 1.771 grams n13719922 a unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or 16 drams or 28.349 grams n13720096 16 ounces avoirdupois; "he got a hernia when he tried to lift 100 pounds" n13720302 a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy n13720405 8 ounces avoirdupois n13720501 4 ounces avoirdupois n13720600 an avoirdupois unit used to measure the weight of a human body; equal to 14 pounds; "a heavy chap who must have weighed more than twenty stone" n13720852 a quarter of a hundredweight (25 pounds) n13721003 a British unit of weight equivalent to 112 pounds n13721177 a United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds n13721387 a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds n13721529 a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds n13721695 one thousand tons n13721804 one million tons n13721893 1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams n13722060 a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains n13722198 a unit of apothecary weight equal to 24 grains n13722340 a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains n13722522 a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a pound n13722757 an apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces or 373.242 grams n13722929 one millionth (1/1,000,000) gram n13723061 one thousandth (1/1,000) gram n13723189 one billionth (1/1,000,000,000) gram n13723304 a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat n13723470 1/10 gram n13723577 a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg n13723712 a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram n13723899 the quantity of an element whose weight in grams is numerically equal to the atomic weight of the element n13724081 the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites n13724350 10 grams n13724474 100 grams n13724582 one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; "a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds" n13724838 a kilogram of a narcotic drug; "they were carrying two keys of heroin" n13724977 one ten thousandth of a centner n13725108 in some European countries: a unit of weight equivalent to 50 kilograms n13725271 a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms n13725457 a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms n13725588 a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms n13725726 a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter n13725902 a unit of energy equal to the work done by an electron accelerated through a potential difference of 1 volt n13726074 a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second n13726296 unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure n13726562 a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food n13726947 a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at one atmosphere pressure; equivalent to 251.997 calories n13727209 a unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units n13727333 a unit of energy equal to the power of one watt operating for one hour n13727478 a unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000 watts operating for one hour n13727683 a unit of work equal to a force of one pound moving through a distance of one foot n13727841 2240 foot-pounds n13727931 a unit of work equal to a force of one poundal moving through a distance of one foot n13728074 a unit of work equal to the work done by one horsepower in one hour n13728203 a unit of work equal to the work done by a one kilogram force operating through a distance of one meter n13728367 the number 1 and any other number obtained by adding 1 to it repeatedly n13728499 any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero; "an integer is a number that is not a fraction" n13728818 a number that is added to another number (the augend) n13728924 a number to which another number (the addend) is added n13729031 the number from which the subtrahend is subtracted n13729135 the number to be subtracted from the minuend n13729236 the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend n13729428 (mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1 n13729732 either of two complex numbers whose real parts are identical and whose imaginary parts differ only in sign n13729902 any rational or irrational number n13730054 an imaginary number of the form a+bi where a is 0 n13730189 the part of a complex number that has the square root of -1 as a factor n13730377 the absolute value of a complex number n13730469 an integer or a fraction n13730584 a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number n13730756 an irrational number that is not algebraic n13730902 root of an algebraic equation with rational coefficients n13731021 the product of two equal terms; "nine is the second power of three"; "gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance" n13731241 the product of three equal terms n13731356 an algebraic equation of the fourth degree n13731530 (mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity n13731669 a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number n13731840 a number that when multiplied by itself equals a given number n13731959 a number that when multiplied three times equals a given number n13732078 the quotient of two rational numbers n13732295 the quotient of two integers n13732871 the dividend of a fraction n13732953 a number to be divided by another number n13733066 the divisor of a fraction n13733167 the number by which a dividend is divided n13733316 the number obtained by division n13733402 one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer; "what are the 4 factors of 6?" n13733663 the part of the dividend that is left over when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor n13733818 the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied n13733979 the number that is multiplied by the multiplier n13734085 a number used as a multiplier in scaling n13734202 the ratio of the simulation time to the time of the real process n13734349 the average number of binary digits needed to express one radix digit in a numeration system that is not binary; on the average a number that can be expressed in N decimal digits takes 3.3N binary digits n13734629 an integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity; "4 is an aliquot part of 12" n13734816 an integer that is not an exact divisor of some quantity; "5 is an aliquant part of 12" n13734992 an integer that divides two (or more) other integers evenly n13735163 the largest integer that divides without remainder into a set of integers n13735355 an integer that is a multiple of two or more other integers n13735476 an integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions n13735622 an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers; "2 is a modulus of 5 and 9" n13735800 a fraction whose numerator is larger than the denominator n13735921 a fraction with a numerator smaller than the denominator n13736057 a fraction with fractions in the numerator or denominator n13736197 a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10 n13736376 a decimal with a sequence of digits that repeats itself indefinitely n13736550 a fraction whose numerator is an integer and whose denominator is an integer plus a fraction whose numerator is an integer and whose denominator is an integer plus a fraction and so on n13736799 one of two equal parts of a divisible whole; "half a loaf"; "half an hour"; "a century and one half" n13736997 a half expressed as a percentage n13737089 one of two (approximately) equal parts n13737190 one of three equal parts of a divisible whole; "it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement" n13737378 two of three equal parts of a divisible whole n13737480 one of four equal parts; "a quarter of a pound" n13737700 three of four equal parts; "three-fourths of a pound" n13737830 one part in five equal parts n13737952 one part in six equal parts n13738043 one part in seven equal parts n13738140 one part in eight equal parts n13738235 one part in nine equal parts n13738327 a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts n13738459 one part in twelve equal parts n13738585 one part in sixteen equal parts n13738705 one part in thirty-two equal parts n13738840 one part in sixty equal parts n13738939 one part in sixty-four equal parts n13739051 one part in a hundred equal parts n13739170 one part in a thousand equal parts n13739278 one part in ten thousand equal parts n13739396 one part in a hundred thousand equal parts n13739507 one part in a million equal parts n13739612 one part in a hundred million equal parts n13739721 one part in a billion equal parts n13739826 one part in a trillion equal parts n13739934 one part in a quadrillion equal parts n13740051 one part in a quintillion equal parts n13740168 a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "I didn't hear zilch about it" n13740591 (Latin) nil; nothing (as used by a sheriff after an unsuccessful effort to serve a writ); "nihil habet" n13740765 little or nothing at all; "I asked for a raise and they gave me bugger-all"; "I know sweet Fanny Adams about surgery" n13741022 one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits" n13741512 either 0 or 1 in binary notation n13741603 a digit from 0 to 7 in octal notation n13741698 a digit from 0 to 9 in decimal notation n13741797 a digit from 0 to 11 in duodecimal notation n13741903 a digit from 0 to 15 in hexadecimal notation n13742011 any digit of a number that is known with certainty; any digit of a number beginning with the leftmost non-zero digit and ending with the rightmost non-zero digit (or a zero considered to be the exact value); "he calculated the answer to four significant figures" n13742358 a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number n13742573 the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number; "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"; "they had lunch at one" n13742840 a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive n13742980 a single object (as distinguished from a pair) n13743100 one of a pair; "he lost the mate to his shoe"; "one eye was blue but its fellow was brown" n13743269 the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number n13743460 expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot n13743605 two items of the same kind n13743869 (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player n13744044 the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one n13744304 the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one n13744521 the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one n13744722 the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one n13744916 the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one n13745086 the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one n13745270 the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one n13745420 an integer equal to or greater than ten n13746419 a two-digit integer; from 10 to 99 n13746512 the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system n13746672 the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one n13746785 the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one n13746946 (usually plural) an expression used when two dice are thrown and both come up showing six spots n13747114 all the numbers that end in -teen n13747199 the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one n13747348 the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one n13747469 the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one n13747606 the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one n13747725 the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one n13747865 the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one n13747989 the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one n13748128 the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one n13748246 the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one n13748367 the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one n13748493 the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one n13748622 the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-three and one n13748763 the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one n13748890 the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one n13749017 the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one n13749146 the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one n13749278 the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one n13749407 the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three n13749527 the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four n13749644 the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five n13749778 the cardinal number that is the product of ten and six n13749894 the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven n13750033 the cardinal number that is the sum of seventy and eight n13750164 the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight n13750297 the cardinal number that is the product of ten and nine n13750415 ten 10s n13750504 twelve dozen n13750574 the cardinal number that is the product of ten and twelve n13750712 the cardinal number that is the product of one hundred and five n13750844 the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 n13751036 a sum or aggregate of one thousand (especially one thousand years) n13751158 a cardinal number equal to one dozen gross n13751265 the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand n13751404 the cardinal number that is the fifth power of ten n13751533 the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros n13751686 the number that is represented as a one followed by 7 zeros; ten million n13751829 the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros n13752033 a billion; "in England they call one thousand million a milliard" n13752172 the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen n13752443 the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; "in England they call a trillion a billion" n13752679 the number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros; "in England they call a quintillion a trillion" n13752911 the number that is represented as a one followed by 15 zeros n13753067 the number that is represented as a one followed by 24 zeros; "in England they call a septillion a quadrillion" n13753274 the number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros n13753430 the number that is represented as a one followed by 21 zeros n13753585 the number that is represented as a one followed by 24 zeros n13753740 the number that is represented as a one followed by 27 zeros n13753894 the smallest infinite integer n13754008 the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle; approximately equal to 3.14159265358979323846... n13754165 the base of the natural system of logarithms; approximately equal to 2.718282... n13754293 a quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year"; "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks" n13754565 something contributing to growth or increase; "he scraped away the accretions of paint"; "the central city surrounded by recent accretions" n13754778 the quantity of game taken in a particular period (usually by one person); "his bag included two deer" n13754948 the quantity broken; "the total breakage was huge" n13755053 (computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive; "the capacity of a hard disk drive is usually expressed in megabytes" n13755342 (computer science) the usable capacity of a disk drive; the amount of space that is left after the sector headings and boundary definitions and timing information have been added by formatting the disk n13755627 (computer science) the total number of bytes on a disk including the space that will be required to format it n13755822 the quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish" n13755957 a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure n13756125 the quantity that a container will hold n13757249 the distance covered by a step; "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig" n13757582 the volume left at the top of a filled container (bottle or jar or tin) before sealing n13757724 an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude n13758197 a substantial amount; "we won a chunk of money" n13758296 the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed; "there are limits on the amount you can bet"; "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight" n13758556 the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity n13758745 the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time); "production was up in the second quarter" n13759014 a designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated n13759146 the approximate amount of something (usually used prepositionally as in `in the region of'); "it was going to take in the region of two or three months to finish the job"; "the price is in the neighborhood of $100" n13759428 the amount of something (as whiskey or oil) lost in storage or transportation n13759558 the quantity of a crop that is harvested; "he sent the first picking of berries to the market"; "it was the biggest peach pick in years" n13759773 (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions n13759941 the additional volume of air that the lungs can inhale and exhale when breathing to the limit of capacity in times of stress n13760129 the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.); "a daily run of 100,000 gallons of paint" n13760316 an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude n13760980 a very small quantity of something; "he gave only a crumb of information about his plans"; "there were few crumbs of comfort in the report" n13761171 a small quantity of something moist or liquid; "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey" n13761407 a small piece or quantity of something; "a spot of tea"; "a bit of paper"; "a bit of lint"; "I gave him a bit of my mind" n13761603 a very small distance or space; "they escaped by a hair's-breadth"; "they lost the election by a whisker" n13761801 a small or moderate or token amount; "England still expects a modicum of eccentricity in its artists"- Ian Jack n13761966 a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly; "the first scatterings of green"; "a sprinkling of grey at his temples" n13762178 a small amount of money; "he managed it on a shoestring" n13762305 a quantity of small objects flying through the air; "a spray of bullets" n13762458 a small distance; "my horse lost the race by a nose" n13762579 a short distance; "it's only a step to the drugstore" n13762717 a small amount or duration; "he accepted the little they gave him" n13762836 (Yiddish) a little; a piece; "give him a shtik cake"; "he's a shtik crazy"; "he played a shtik Beethoven" n13763058 a really little shtik; "have a shtikl cake" n13763185 a slight amount or degree of difference; "a tad too expensive"; "not a tad of difference"; "the new model is a shade better than the old one" n13763384 the smallest possible quantity n13763626 something reduced to its minimal form; "the battalion was a mere skeleton of its former self"; "the bare skeleton of a novel" n13763806 the amount that has spilled n13763888 the amount that has spoiled n13763970 the quantity contained in (or the capacity of) a tank or tanks n13764086 the amount that a container (as a wine bottle or tank) lacks of being full n13764213 an amount needed to restore something to its former level n13764342 an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value; "10 dollars worth of gasoline" n13764540 the quantity that can be contained in the arms n13764639 the quantity that a bag will hold; "he ate a large bag of popcorn" n13764764 the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold n13764897 the quantity that a barrow will hold n13764998 the quantity that a barn will hold n13765086 the quantity that a basin will hold; "a basinful of water" n13765207 the quantity contained in a basket n13765306 the quantity contained in a bin n13765396 the quantity contained in a bottle n13765531 the quantity contained in a bowl n13765624 the quantity contained in a box; "he gave her a box of chocolates" n13765749 the quantity contained in a bucket n13765866 the quantity of cargo or the number of passengers that a bus can carry n13765990 the quantity contained in a can n13766080 the quantity that a cap will hold n13766166 the quantity that a car will hold n13766252 the quantity that a cart holds n13766337 the quantity contained in a carton n13766436 the quantity contained in a case n13766547 the quantity a cask will hold n13766637 the quantity contained in a crate n13766733 the quantity a cup will hold; "he drank a cup of coffee"; "he borrowed a cup of sugar" n13766896 the quantity that a dish will hold; "they served me a dish of rice" n13767042 the quantity that a dustpan will hold n13767146 the quantity a flask will hold n13767239 the quantity a glass will hold n13767350 the quantity that can be held in the hand n13767455 as many or as much as a hat will hold n13767545 the quantity of information that a head will hold; "he has a headful of baseball statistics" n13767691 as many as a house will accommodate; "they entertained a houseful of guests" n13767822 the quantity contained in a jar; "he drank a jar of beer" n13767956 the quantity contained in a jug n13768064 the quantity contained in a keg n13768154 the quantity a kettle will hold n13768250 the quantity that can be held in the lap n13768343 the quantity that can be held in the mouth n13768440 the quantity that can be held in a mug n13768537 the quantity contained in a pail n13768630 the quantity of tobacco that can be smoked in a pipe at one time n13768748 the quantity contained in a pitcher n13768850 the quantity contained in a plate n13768946 the quantity a pocket will hold n13769033 the quantity contained in a pot n13769123 the quantity a room will hold n13769206 the quantity contained in a sack n13769317 the quantity a scoop will hold n13769428 the amount that a shelf will hold; "he bought a shelfful of books" n13769549 the amount that a shoe will hold; "he emptied out a shoeful of water" n13769672 a quantity of alcoholic drink sufficient to make you drunk; "someone had to drive me home last night because I had a skinful" n13769870 the quantity a shovel can hold n13769994 the quantity a skep can hold n13770076 a bottle containing half the usual amount n13770169 as much as a spoon will hold; "he added two spoons of sugar" n13770310 as much as a tablespoon will hold n13770416 as much as a dessert spoon will hold n13770529 as much as a tank will hold n13770635 as much as a teacup will hold n13770729 as much as a teaspoon will hold n13770829 as much as a thimble will hold n13770926 the amount that a tub will hold; "a tub of water" n13771034 a small quantity of anything; "a morsel of paper was all he needed" n13771154 a small number or amount; "only a handful of responses were received" n13771290 a small indefinite number; "he's coming for a couple of days" n13771404 a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid); "he had a drop too much to drink"; "a drop of each sample was analyzed"; "there is not a drop of pity in that man"; "years afterward, they would pay the blood-money, driblet by driblet"--Kipling n13771828 a tiny drop n13771929 a drop from an eye dropper n13772020 a small measure (usually of food) n13772106 the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time n13772313 an amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate; "he got a load on and started a brawl" n13772468 a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time; "the system broke down under excessive loads" n13772653 the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time; "the storm brought several inches of precipitation" n13772876 quantity that can be carried by a train n13772971 a small amount of residue n13773047 a small worthless amount; "you don't know jack" n13773250 a small drink of liquor; "he poured a shot of whiskey" n13773361 a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent" n13773539 a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency" n13773725 a tiny or scarcely detectable amount n13773906 a small amount (especially of a drink); "a tot of rum" n13774010 a pinch of smokeless tobacco inhaled at a single time n13774115 a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic" n13774311 the amount that many barrels might hold n13774404 (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos"; "it must have cost plenty"; "a slew of journalists"; "a wad of money" n13775093 a large indefinite number; "a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions" n13775319 an unimaginably large amount; "British say `it rained like billyo' where Americans say `it rained like all get out'" n13775523 the amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car; "he imported wine by the boatload" n13775706 an overwhelming number or amount; "a flood of requests"; "a torrent of abuse" n13775939 a mass of hay piled up in a barn for preservation n13776060 an infinite quantity n13776137 the largest possible quantity n13776342 a large distance; "he missed by a mile" n13776432 a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole); "there were millions of flies" n13776621 a great amount or extent; "they did much for humanity" n13776726 a large indefinite number; "he faced a myriad of details" n13776854 a large or extra supply of something; "a reservoir of talent" n13776971 anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume n13777098 a large quantity of written matter; "he wrote reams and reams" n13777211 a large sum of money; "he made a small fortune in the commodities market" n13777344 an amount of something available for use n13777509 a large number or amount; "made lots of new friends"; "she amassed stacks of newspapers" n13777764 space for movement; "room to pass"; "make way for"; "hardly enough elbow room to turn around" n13778089 sufficient room for easy breathing or movement; "moved to the country to find breathing room" n13778261 vertical space available to allow easy passage under something n13778400 space for accommodation in a house; "I wouldn't give that table houseroom" n13778530 space sought for occupation by a nation whose population is expanding n13778671 space in which vehicles can be parked; "there is plenty of parking behind the store" n13778827 space for maneuver at sea n13778907 the space created by the swing of a scythe or the cut of a mowing machine n13779032 the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object; "the gas expanded to twice its original volume" n13779244 a relative amount; "mix one volume of the solution with ten volumes of water" n13779374 the amount that can be contained; "the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons" n13779570 the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation (usually tested with a spirometer); used to determine the condition of lung tissue n13779804 the number of inhabitants (either the total number or the number of a particular race or class) in a given place (country or city etc.); "people come and go, but the population of this town has remained approximately constant for the past decade"; "the African-American population of Salt Lake City has been increasing" n13780180 a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume) n13780339 standard temperature and pressure n13780449 mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups n13780606 the relation between causes and effects n13780719 a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness); "the relationship between mothers and their children" n13781164 a relation such that one thing is dependent on another; "height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand" n13781348 a cooperative relationship between people or groups who agree to share responsibility for achieving some specific goal; "effective language learning is a partnership between school, teacher and student"; "the action teams worked in partnership with the government" n13781670 a relation between persons n13781820 a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child) n13782033 a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor n13782208 the formation of a close personal relationship between women n13782329 the formation of a close personal relationship between men; "the rituals known as male bonding do not necessarily involve drinking beer together" n13782533 the attachment that forms between an infant and its mother beginning at birth; "maternal-infant bonding influences the child's psychological and physical development" n13782769 a relation resulting from interaction or dependence; "flints were found in association with the prehistoric remains of the bear"; "the host is not always injured by association with a parasite" n13783038 a relation between propositions n13783259 two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time n13783421 a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false n13783581 a relation between mathematical expressions (such as equality or inequality) n13783816 (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) n13784366 a function expressed as a sum or product of terms; "the expansion of (a+b)^2 is a^2 + 2ab + b^2" n13784537 a function obtained by expressing the dependent variable of one function as the independent variable of another; f and g are inverse functions if f(x)=y and g(y)=x n13784763 a function of two variables i and j that equals 1 when i=j and equals 0 otherwise n13784906 a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them n13785136 (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system n13785404 (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed n13785557 (mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin n13785736 (mathematics) a transformation in which the origin of the coordinate system is moved to another position but the direction of each axis remains the same n13785965 (mathematics) a transformation that is a combination of single transformations such as translation or rotation or reflection on an axis n13786187 a one-to-one mapping of one metric space into another metric space that preserves the distances between each pair of points; "the isometries of the cube" n13786413 (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation n13786595 an operator that obeys the distributive law: A(f+g) = Af + Ag (where f and g are functions) n13786748 an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates; "the identity under numerical multiplication is 1" n13786960 function of an angle expressed as a ratio of the length of the sides of right-angled triangle containing the angle n13787379 ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle n13787551 the inverse function of the sine; the angle that has a sine equal to a given number n13787723 ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle n13787853 the inverse function of the cosine; the angle that has a cosine equal to a given number n13788035 ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle n13788182 the inverse function of the tangent; the angle that has a tangent equal to a given number n13788369 ratio of the adjacent to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle n13788502 the inverse function of the cotangent; the angle that has a cotangent equal to a given number n13788690 ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle n13788820 the inverse function of the secant; the angle that has a secant equal to a given number n13789002 ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side of a right-angled triangle n13789136 the angle that has a cosecant equal to a given number n13789281 a function that takes the value 1 if a specified function of the arguments exceeds a given threshold and 0 otherwise n13789462 a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent n13789627 an equation involving exponential functions of a variable n13789751 a graph of an exponential function n13789849 a mathematical expression consisting of a constant (especially e) raised to some power n13790004 a series derived from the expansion of an exponential expression n13790133 (mathematics) a relation between a pair of integers: if both integers are odd or both are even they have the same parity; if one is odd and the other is even they have different parity; "parity is often used to check the integrity of transmitted data" n13790492 the parity of even numbers (divisible by two) n13790592 the parity of odd numbers (not divisible by two) n13790712 the basis on which something is grounded; "there is little foundation for his objections" n13790912 a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis" n13791122 a basis agreed to by all parties for reaching a mutual understanding n13791250 the essential foundation or source; "the problem was attacked at the grass roots" n13791389 a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare" n13791910 (electronics) connection of components in such a manner that current flows first through one and then through the other; "the voltage divider consisted of a series of fixed resistors" n13792183 a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest; "the shifting alliances within a large family"; "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them" n13792468 the emotional bond between a mother and her offspring n13792579 an associative relation n13792692 the means of connection between things linked in series n13792842 a connection allowing access between persons or places; "how many lines of communication can there be among four people?"; "a secret passageway provided communication between the two rooms" n13793127 the linking together of a consecutive series of symbols or events or ideas etc; "it was caused by an improbable concatenation of circumstances" n13793330 something resembling a bridge in form or function; "his letters provided a bridge across the centuries" n13793504 a connection of inclusion or containment; "he escaped involvement in the accident"; "there was additional involvement of the liver and spleen" n13793776 a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement); "he was suspected of implication in several robberies" n13794034 the relation of comprising something; "he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work" n13794226 the lack of a connection between things n13794417 the relation of something to the matter at hand n13794658 relevance requiring careful consideration n13794793 persuasive relevance n13794885 a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect n13795042 pertinence by virtue of a close relation to the matter at hand n13795180 relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand n13795489 a particular manner of connectedness; "the relatedness of all living things" n13795695 relevant relation or interconnection; "those issues have no bearing on our situation" n13795834 the lack of a relation of something to the matter at hand n13796053 irrelevance by virtue of being inapplicable to the matter at hand n13796216 complete irrelevance requiring no further consideration n13796403 the lack of any particular manner of connectedness n13796585 unrelatedness by virtue of falling outside the matter at hand n13796779 a linguistic relation established by grammar n13797142 a relation between linguistic forms or constituents n13797313 the determination of grammatical inflection on the basis of word relations n13797561 agreement in number between words in the same grammatical construction (e.g., between adjectives and the nouns they modify) n13797747 agreement in person between pronouns and verbs n13797856 agreement in grammatical case between words in the same construction n13797985 agreement in grammatical gender between words in the same construction n13798118 the grammatical relation created by a transitive verb n13798301 the grammatical relation created by an intransitive verb n13798491 (logic and mathematics) a relation between three elements such that if it holds between the first and second and it also holds between the second and third it must necessarily hold between the first and third n13798814 (logic and mathematics) a relation such that it holds between an element and itself n13799063 the grammatical relation between two words that have a common referent n13799245 the coreferential relation between a reflexive pronoun and its antecedent n13799392 the grammatical relation between linguistic units (words or phrases or clauses) that are connected by a conjunction n13799655 the coordination by conjunction of linguistic units of the same status n13799796 the subordination that occurs when a conjunction makes one linguistic unit a constituent of another n13799967 the conjunctive relation of units that expresses the addition of their meanings n13800115 the conjunctive relation of units that expresses the disjunction of their meanings n13800267 the conjunctive relation of units that expresses the opposition of their meanings n13800418 the grammatical relation of a word or phrase to a predicate n13800539 the grammatical relation of two constituents having the same grammatical form n13800675 the grammatical relation of a modifying word or phrase to its head n13800801 the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase n13801040 a grammatical qualification that makes the meaning more specific (`red hat' has a more specific meaning than `hat') n13801217 a grammatical relation between a word and a noun phrase that follows; "`Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer' is an example of apposition" n13801424 verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker n13801700 a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact n13801937 a mood that represents an act or state (not as a fact but) as contingent or possible n13802098 a mood (as in Greek or Sanskrit) that expresses a wish or hope; expressed in English by modal verbs n13802306 a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior n13802485 some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood n13802634 a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility n13802805 the relation between an anaphor and its antecedent n13802920 (linguistics) the grammatical relation (active or passive) of the grammatical subject of a verb to the action that the verb denotes n13803158 the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb; "`The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice" n13803431 the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb; "`The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice"; "`The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive" n13803782 a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function n13804085 the inflection of verbs n13804203 the inflection of nouns and pronouns and adjectives in Indo-European languages n13804375 systematic arrangement of all the inflected forms of a word n13804507 the act of pluralizing or attributing plurality to n13804669 the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb n13804889 the aspect of a verb that expresses a completed action n13805020 aspect without regard to the beginning or completion of the action of the verb n13805179 the aspect of a verb that expresses its duration n13805336 the aspect of a verb that expresses its on-going action n13805456 aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb n13805594 the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action n13805734 a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going n13805974 a tense used to express action that is on-going at the time of utterance n13806140 a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect) n13806404 a perfective tense used to express action completed in the present; "`I have finished' is an example of the present perfect" n13806614 a term formerly used to refer to the simple past tense n13806735 a perfective tense used to express action completed in the past; "`I had finished' is an example of the past perfect" n13806964 a progressive tense used to describe on-going action in the past; "`I had been running' is an example of the past progressive" n13807178 a perfective tense used to describe action that will be completed in the future; "`I will have finished' is an example of the future perfect" n13807403 a progressive tense used to express action that will be on-going in the future; "`I will be running' is an example of the future progressive" n13807636 a relation between meanings n13807853 the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class n13808004 the semantic relation of being superordinate or belonging to a higher rank or class n13808161 the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning n13808405 the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express opposite meanings n13808566 the semantic relation that holds between a whole and its parts n13808708 the semantic relation that holds between a part and the whole n13808868 the semantic relation of being a manner of does something n13808981 the relation between two words that are spelled the same way but differ in meaning or the relation between two words that are pronounced the same way but differ in meaning n13809207 something determined in relation to something that includes it; "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself"; "I read a portion of the manuscript"; "the smaller component is hard to reach"; "the animal constituent of plankton" n13809769 the most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice" n13809920 a small part that can be considered separately from the whole; "it was perfect in all details" n13810141 the most interesting or memorable part; "the highlight of the tour was our visit to the Vatican" n13810323 an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole; "the reduced the number of units and installations"; "the word is a basic linguistic unit" n13810615 anything that belongs to a set or class; "snakes are members of the class Reptilia"; "members of the opposite sex" n13810818 something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance" n13811184 a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists n13811340 a part of a part n13811410 a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character; "found a natural affinity with the immigrants"; "felt a deep kinship with the other students"; "anthropology's kinship with the humanities" n13811740 a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people n13811900 a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other; "the two of them were in close sympathy" n13812173 sympathy of each person for the other n13812296 (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts; "in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans" n13812607 (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption n13813042 the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors n13813283 (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship n13813483 a family relationship by virtue of remarriage n13813591 (anthropology) related by blood n13813765 the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents n13813898 the kinship relation between an offspring and the father n13814041 the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother n13814184 the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings n13814336 the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings n13814456 line of descent traced through both the maternal and paternal sides of the family n13814601 line of descent traced through one side of the family n13814755 line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family n13814898 line of descent traced through the paternal side of the family n13815030 the relationship between wife and husband n13815152 a relation between magnitudes n13815342 relative magnitude; "they entertained on a grand scale" n13815449 the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree; "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations"; "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin" n13815742 the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole n13816071 the number of cases of a disease ending in death divided by the number of cases of the disease; usually expressed as a percentage or as the number of deaths per 1000 cases n13816313 the number of cases of a disease divided by the number of infections with the agent that causes the disease n13816521 the proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc. n13816649 a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure; "the literacy rate"; "the retention rate"; "the dropout rate" n13816862 the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it; "the scale of the map"; "the scale of the model" n13817066 the proportional relation between two divisions of line or two dimension of a plane figure such that short : long :: long : (short + long) n13817279 the relation of corresponding in degree or size or amount n13817526 a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) n13817761 the percentage of workers who do not report to work n13817872 (baseball) a measure of a batter's performance; the number of base hits divided by the number of official times at bat; "Ted Williams once had a batting average above .400" n13818143 (an extension of the baseball term) the proportion of times some effort succeeds; "the salesman's batting average was 7 out of 12" n13818354 (baseball) a measure of a fielder's performance; the number of assists and putouts divided by the number of chances n13818551 the percentage of all rental units (as in hotels) are occupied or rented at a given time n13818736 occupancy rate for hospitals n13818829 occupancy rate for hotels n13818916 the percentage of all rental units (as in hotels) that are unoccupied or not rented at a given time n13819074 the percentage of the work force that is unemployed at any given date n13819207 the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient) n13820000 (chemistry) the ratio of the total mass of an element in the earth's crust to the total mass of the earth's crust; expressed as a percentage or in parts per million n13820239 (physics) the ratio of the number of atoms of a specific isotope of an element to the total number of isotopes present n13820432 the ratio of reflected to incident light n13820544 the ratio of the width to the height of a tv picture n13820655 (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities n13820826 ratio (in percent) of the maximum breadth to the maximum length of a skull n13820993 the ratio of the output to the input of any system n13821118 a numerical expression representing the efficiency of a given system, material, or procedure n13821272 the ratio (in percent) of the maximum width to the maximum height of the face n13821408 the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system n13821570 the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations n13821766 the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit n13821977 a measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test; the ratio of a person's mental age to their chronological age (multiplied by 100) n13822249 the average IQ of the adults in a given population n13822364 the minimal IQ required for someone to function normally and independently in the world (without some form of institutional assistance) n13822569 (aeronautics) the ratio of an external load to the weight of the aircraft (measured in g) n13822735 the ratio of the annual claims paid by an insurance company to the premiums received n13822876 the ratio of the speed of a moving body to the speed of sound n13822995 the ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object n13823150 the ratio of the force exerted by a machine to the force applied to it n13823287 the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned n13823483 the ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another; "he offered odds of two to one" n13823651 a number assigned to the ratio of two quantities; two quantities are of the same order of magnitude if one is less than 10 times as large as the other; the number of magnitudes that the quantities differ is specified to within a power of 10 n13823968 the output power of a transducer divided by the input power n13824114 (epidemiology) the ratio (for a given time period) of the number of occurrences of a disease or event to the number of units at risk in the population n13824340 (stock market) the price of a stock divided by its earnings n13824500 (economics) the ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time n13824675 a ratio of two quantities that is constant n13824815 the ratio of two quantities to be divided n13824929 the ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to that in a medium n13825080 the ratio of the amount of water in the air at a give temperature to the maximum amount it could hold at that temperature; expressed as a percentage n13825292 the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide expired to the volume of oxygen consumed by an organism or cell in a given period of time n13825490 the ratio of the breaking stress of a structure to the estimated maximum stress in ordinary use n13825664 the ratio of signal intensity to noise intensity n13825840 (chemistry) the relation between the quantities of substances that take part in a reaction or form a compound (typically a ratio of whole integers) n13826084 the ratio of the inductance of a circuit in henries to its resistance in ohms n13826221 the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers n13826426 the ratio of the gross weight of an airplane to some factor determining its lift n13826614 the ratio of the weight of an airplane to its engine power n13826732 the ratio of the weight of an airplane to its wingspan n13826845 the ratio of the weight of an airplane to its wing area n13826959 the relative frequency of occurrence of something n13827103 the relative incidence of a particular disease n13827205 a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another; "measures for the control of disease"; "they instituted controls over drinking on campus" n13827426 the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves; "he checked the direction and velocity of the wind" n13827943 the direction in which something (such as a building) faces n13828075 position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions n13828343 position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion) n13828520 attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation n13828681 something that is oriented horizontally n13828795 something that is oriented vertically n13828905 a direction opposite to another n13829047 the relation of opposition between things at right angles n13829243 the relation of opposition along a diameter n13829408 the relation of opposition between crystals or molecules that are reflections of one another n13829586 the direction from which the wind is coming n13829720 the side toward the wind n13829848 the direction in which the wind is blowing n13829980 the side sheltered from the wind n13830084 the direction toward the sea n13830166 one of the four major division of the compass; "the wind is coming from that quarter" n13830305 any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass; "he checked the point on his compass" n13831000 one of the four main compass points n13831176 the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees n13831310 the compass point that is one point east (clockwise) of due north n13831441 the direction in which a compass needle points n13831572 the compass point that is midway between north and northeast n13831717 the compass point that is one point north of northeast n13831843 the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees n13831994 the compass point that is one point east of northeast n13832118 the compass point midway between northeast and east n13832236 the compass point that is one point north of due east n13832355 the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees n13832480 the compass point that is one point south of due east n13832599 the compass point midway between east and southeast n13832717 the compass point that is one point east of southeast n13832841 the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees n13832993 the compass point that is one point south of southeast n13833119 the compass point midway between south and southeast n13833256 the compass point that is one point east of due south n13833375 the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees n13833504 the compass point that is one point west of due south n13833623 the compass point midway between south and southwest n13833760 the compass point that is one point south of southwest n13833886 the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees n13834038 the compass point that is one point west of southwest n13834162 the compass point midway between west and southwest n13834280 the compass point that is one point south of due west n13834399 the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees n13834524 the compass point that is one point north of due west n13834643 the compass point midway between west and northwest n13834761 the compass point that is one point west of northwest n13834885 the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees n13835037 the compass point that is one point north of northwest n13835163 the compass point that is midway between north and northwest n13835308 the compass point that is one point west of due north n13835427 the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point n13835546 the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point n13835664 the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point n13835781 the direction corresponding to the southeastward compass point n13835899 the direction corresponding to the southward cardinal compass point n13836018 the direction corresponding to the southwestward compass point n13836136 the direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point n13836253 the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point n13836371 relation by which any position with respect to any other position is established n13836550 angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) n13836715 angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object) n13836841 a relation between different business enterprises n13837009 a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers; "business competition can be fiendish at times" n13837200 intense competition in which competitors cut retail prices to gain business n13837351 relation of a client to a patron n13837439 the relation that exists when one person requests and is granted professional help from a qualified source n13837667 the professional relation between a health care professional and a patient n13837840 the responsibility of a physician to act in the best interests of the patient n13838025 the responsibility of a nurse to act in the best interests of the patient n13838205 a professional relation that is regulated by law (as between a lawyer and a client) n13838386 the legal relation that exists when one person justifiably places reliance on another whose aid or protection is sought in some matter n13838766 the responsibility of a bank to act in the best interests of the depositors n13838930 the responsibility of a confidential adviser to act in the best interest of the advisee n13839120 the responsibility of a conservator to act in the best interests of the ward n13839287 the responsibility of corporate directors to act in the best interests of stockholders n13839468 the responsibility of an executor (or administrator) of an estate to act in the best interests of the heir n13839662 the responsibility of a lawyer to act in the best interests of the client n13839888 the responsibility of partners to act in one another's best interests n13840039 the responsibility of receiver or trustee in bankruptcy to act in the best interests of the creditor n13840231 the responsibility of a trustee to act in the best interests of the beneficiary n13840404 a professional relation between instructors and those they instruct n13840553 the academic relation between teachers and their students n13840719 social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power; "office politics is often counterproductive" n13840958 the way two individuals relate to each other; "their chemistry was wrong from the beginning -- they hated each other"; "a mysterious alchemy brought them together" n13841213 a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence n13841467 the interrelation of reciprocity whereby one thing supplements or depends on the other; "the complementarity of the sexes" n13841651 a reciprocal relation between two or more things n13841863 a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups) n13842241 the relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it n13842415 the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage) n13842622 the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other n13842841 a symbiotic relation in which one organism protects the other in return for some kind of food product n13843001 (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose sum is zero; the additive inverse of -5 is +5 n13843173 (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2; the multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1/7 n13843401 a reciprocality of sentiments; "the mutuality of their affection was obvious" n13843601 something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else; "risk is the reciprocal of safety" n13843786 having in common; "the sharing of electrons creates molecules" n13843920 using or enjoying something jointly with others n13844057 (computer science) the use of a central computer by many users simultaneously n13844212 mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness; "interrelationships of animal structure and function" n13844518 the interrelation of conscious and unconscious processes and emotions that determine personality and motivation n13844690 a relation involving time n13844923 anything that precedes something similar in time; "phrenology was an antecedent of modern neuroscience" n13845114 an arrangement of events in time n13845239 the relation that exists when things occur at the same time; "the drug produces an increased synchrony of the brain waves" n13845838 the relation that exists when things occur at unrelated times; "the stimulus produced a desynchronizing of the brain waves" n13846199 the first or highest in an ordering or series; "He wanted to be the first" n13846356 the first of two or the first mentioned of two; "Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the former is remembered today" n13846546 following the first in an ordering or series; "he came in a close second" n13846708 the second of two or the second mentioned of two; "Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today" n13846900 following the second position in an ordering or series; "a distant third"; "he answered the first question willingly, the second reluctantly, and the third with resentment" n13847124 following the third position; number four in a countable series n13847240 position five in a countable series of things; "he was fifth out of several hundred runners" n13847402 position six in a countable series of things n13847498 position seven in a countable series of things n13847616 position eight in a countable series of things n13847715 position nine in a countable series of things; "going into the ninth they were a run ahead" n13847858 position ten in a countable series of things n13847954 position 11 in a countable series of things n13848052 position 12 in a countable series of things n13848149 position 13 in a countable series of things n13848249 position 14 in a countable series of things n13848349 position 15 in a countable series of things n13848466 position 16 in a countable series of things n13848565 position 17 in a countable series of things n13848684 position 18 in a countable series of things n13848784 position 19 in a countable series of things n13848884 position 20 in a countable series of things n13848983 position 30 in a countable series of things n13849082 position 40 in a countable series of things n13849180 position 50 in a countable series of things n13849296 position 60 in a countable series of things n13849394 position 70 in a countable series of things n13849512 position 80 in a countable series of things n13849611 position 90 in a countable series of things n13849710 position 100 in a countable series of things n13849810 position 1,000 in a countable series of things n13849913 position 1,000,000 in a countable series of things n13850019 position 1,000,000,000 in a countable series of things n13850148 the last or lowest in an ordering or series; "he was the last to leave"; "he finished an inglorious last" n13850304 an ordered reference standard; "judging on a scale of 1 to 10" n13850674 an international scale of wind force from 0 (calm air) to 12 (hurricane) n13851067 a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number n13851245 scale on which actual distances from the origin are proportional to the logarithms of the corresponding scale numbers n13851426 a scale formerly used to describe the magnitude of an earthquake; an earthquake detected only by seismographs is a I and an earthquake that destroys all buildings is a XII n13851677 a scale of hardness of solids; talc is 0 and diamond is 10; ordering is determined by which substance can scratch another substance n13851865 a logarithmic scale of 1 to 10 formerly used to express the magnitude of an earthquake on the basis of the size of seismograph oscillations n13852083 a logarithmic scale of 1 to 10 (a successor to the Richter scale) that enables seismologists to compare the energy released by different earthquakes on the basis of the area of the geological fault that ruptured in the quake n13852395 a system of measuring temperature n13852600 a temperature scale that defines the freezing point of water as 0 degrees and the boiling point of water as 100 degrees n13852820 a temperature scale that defines the freezing point of water as 32 degrees and the boiling point of water a 212 degrees n13853002 a temperature scale that defines absolute zero as 0 degrees; water freezes at 273.16 degrees and boils at 373.16 degrees n13853198 a scale of absolute temperature in Fahrenheit degrees; the freezing point of water is 491.69 degrees and the boiling point of water is 671.69 degrees n13853407 a temperature scale on which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 80 degrees n13853546 a schedule of wages paid for different jobs n13853680 a wage scale that fluctuates in response to the cost-of-living index n13853808 relation based on similarities and differences n13853947 the kind of mental comparison that is expressed in similes or metaphors or allegories n13854101 accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared n13854318 an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared; "the established a baseline for the budget" n13854488 a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical; "the current middle-class norm of two children per family" n13854649 the relation between opposed entities n13855100 direct opposite; "quiet: an antipode to focused busyness" n13855230 exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine" n13855377 opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot); "this form of conflict is essential to Mann's writing" n13855627 the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; "in contrast to", "by contrast" n13855828 a different aspect of something (especially the opposite aspect); "the flip side of your positive qualities sometimes get out of control"; "on the flip side of partnerships he talked about their competition" n13856110 a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies; "he viewed it as a balanced polarity between good and evil" n13856320 an opposition that is capable of being graded n13856449 an opposition that can be graded between two extremes or poles n13856574 having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges); "he got the polarity of the battery reversed"; "charges of opposite sign" n13856857 the character of the positive electric pole n13857008 the character of the negative electric pole n13857159 an opposition that has no intermediate grade; either one or the other n13857314 a relation between two opposite states or principles that together exhaust the possibilities n13857486 the relation that exists when opposites cannot coexist n13857676 opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas n13857804 a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction; "this situation created the inner dialectic of American history" n13858045 the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time n13858270 exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty" n13858392 the relation between contraries n13858481 some third thing similar to two opposites but distinct from both n13858604 a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true" n13858833 something inverted in sequence or character or effect; "when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse" n13859043 a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event; "he attributed the change to their marriage" n13859307 a significant change; "the difference in her is amazing"; "his support made a real difference" n13859512 a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension n13859692 a gradient in concentration of a solute as a function of distance through a solution; "the movement of a solute down its concentration gradient is called diffusion" n13859925 a gradient in the gravitational forces acting on different parts of a nonspherical object; "the gravity gradient of the moon causes the ocean tides on Earth" n13860145 change in temperature as a function of distance (especially altitude) n13860281 a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q'; if p is true then q cannot be false n13860548 the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors; "the inherent antagonism of capitalism and socialism" n13860793 a three-dimensional shape n13861050 (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape; "we will refer to the plane of the graph as the X-Y plane"; "any line joining two points on a plane lies wholly on that plane" n13861449 a plane in which all points can be described in Cartesian coordinates n13861580 the plane of a facet of an object (as of a cube) n13861686 the median plane of the body (or some part of the body) n13861806 (astronomy) the plane on which a body is orbiting n13861934 the plane that is in the foreground of a drawing or painting; coextensive with but different from the objective surface of the work n13862144 the plane that contains all the lines tangent to a specific point on a surface n13862282 a shape created by natural forces; not man-made n13862407 any of the various shape that leaves of plants can assume n13862552 a figure whose sides are all equal n13862644 a shape that spreads outward; "the skirt had a wide flare" n13862780 a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape n13863020 a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point n13863186 a two-dimensional shape n13863473 a three-dimensional shape n13863602 a figure that is a part of another figure n13863771 a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point n13864035 anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop n13864153 a shape that curves or bulges outward n13864423 a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road) n13864542 a slight convexity in the shaft of a column; compensates for the illusion of concavity that viewers experience when the sides are perfectly straight n13864763 a shape having one or more sharp angles n13864965 a shape that curves or bends inward n13865298 a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases) n13865483 a shape that is curved and without sharp angles n13865786 a rounded spherical form n13865904 a plane figure with rounded sides curving inward at the top and intersecting at the bottom; conventionally used on playing cards and valentines; "he drew a heart and called it a valentine" n13866144 a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides n13866515 an equiangular polygon n13866626 a polygon such that no side extended cuts any other side or vertex; it can be cut by a straight line in at most two points n13866827 a polygon such that there is a straight line that cuts it in four or more points n13867005 a polygon with one or more reentrant angles n13867133 a polygon with all sides and all angles equal n13867276 a shape resulting from distortion n13867492 an ill-defined or arbitrary shape n13867641 the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes n13868248 a curve (such as a circle) having no endpoints n13868371 a closed curve that does not intersect itself n13868515 a double curve resembling the letter S n13868607 the curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points n13868813 the double curve of the upper lip when considered to resemble Cupid's bow n13868944 an undulating curve n13869045 the exterior curve of an arch n13869129 something in a thin curved form (like the neck of a goose) n13869243 the interior curve of an arch n13869327 a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path" n13869547 a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook n13869676 (biology) any hook-shaped process or part n13869788 a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves n13869896 a bend or curve (especially in a coastline) n13869991 a line traced by a point traveling in a constant direction; a line of zero curvature; "the shortest distance between two points is a straight line" n13870414 (mathematics) the shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface (as a straight line on a plane or an arc of a great circle on a sphere) n13870680 a straight line at right angles to another line n13870805 a connecting shape n13870935 a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity; "the asymptote of the curve" n13871134 a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point n13871338 a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points n13871452 a line enclosing a plane areas n13871538 a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere) n13871717 a straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface) n13871967 a line that bisects a plane figure n13872072 a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward n13872211 a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) n13872421 a small concavity n13872592 a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point n13872822 a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends n13872975 (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone n13873213 a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations n13873361 a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation n13873502 ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point; "he calculated the circumference of the circle" n13873849 a small circle n13873917 something approximating the shape of a circle; "the chairs were arranged in a circle" n13874073 a circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts n13874251 a plane figure with the shape of half a circle n13874384 a continuous portion of a circle n13874558 one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.) n13874927 a straight line connecting two points on a curve n13875027 a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle n13875185 something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate; "the moon's disk hung in a cloudless sky" n13875392 a toroidal shape; "a ring of ships in the harbor"; "a halo of smoke" n13875571 anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) n13875884 a loop in a rope n13875970 a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) n13876371 a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center n13876561 a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle n13876753 a pair of parallel helices intertwined about a common axis; "the shape of the DNA molecule is a double helix" n13876921 a curve that reverses the direction of something; "the tendrils of the plant exhibited perversion"; "perversion also shows up in kinky telephone cords" n13877129 (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis; "a circle is an ellipse with zero eccentricity" n13877408 a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone n13877547 a straight line joining the apex and a point on the base n13877667 a straight line running the length of the cylinder n13877785 the constant angle at which a helix cuts the elements of a cylinder or cone n13877918 a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight n13878112 the shape of something rotating rapidly n13878306 a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it; "the sums of the distances from the foci to any point on an ellipse is constant" n13878634 (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon; "you can compute the area of a square if you know the length of its sides" n13878951 something approximating the shape of a square n13879049 a square-shaped object n13879126 a four-sided polygon n13879320 a three-sided polygon n13879634 something approximating the shape of a triangle; "the coastline of Chile and Argentina and Brazil forms two legs of a triangle" n13879816 a triangle whose interior angles are all acute n13879947 a three-sided regular polygon n13880102 an object shaped like an equilateral triangle n13880199 a triangle with two equal sides n13880295 a triangle that contains no right angle n13880415 a triangle that contains an obtuse interior angle n13880551 a triangle with one right angle n13880704 a triangle with no two sides of equal length n13880811 a regular polygon formed by extending each of the sides of a regular hexagon to form two equilateral triangles n13880994 (mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes); "parallels never meet" n13881175 a quadrilateral whose opposite sides are both parallel and equal in length n13881381 a quadrilateral with no parallel sides n13881512 a quadrilateral with two parallel sides n13881644 a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem n13881810 (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light n13882008 a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon n13882201 a five-sided polygon n13882276 a six-sided polygon n13882385 a hexagon with six sides of equal length n13882487 a seven-sided polygon n13882563 an eight-sided polygon n13882639 a nine-sided polygon n13882713 a polygon with 10 sides and 10 angles n13882804 an eleven-sided polygon n13882883 a twelve-sided polygon n13882961 a parallelogram with four equal sides; an oblique-angled equilateral parallelogram n13883133 a parallelogram with adjacent sides of unequal lengths; an oblique-angled parallelogram with only the opposite sides equal n13883346 a parallelogram with four right angles n13883494 a rectangular drawing; "the flowchart contained many boxes" n13883603 a figure on the surface of a sphere bounded by arcs of 3 or more great circles n13883763 a spherical polygon formed by the arcs of 3 great circles n13883885 a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces n13884261 a polyhedron any plane section of which is a convex polygon n13884384 a polyhedron some of whose plane sections are concave polygons n13884511 a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms n13884740 a prism whose bases are parallelograms n13884930 a rectangular parallelepiped n13885011 a prism whose bases are quadrangles n13885111 a prism whose bases are triangles n13885207 having curves; "he hated the sinuosity of mountain roads" n13885370 a tortuous and twisted shape or position; "they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs"; "the acrobat performed incredible contortions" n13885700 a shape distorted by twisting or folding n13885836 something twisted and tight and swollen; "their muscles stood out in knots"; "the old man's fists were two great gnarls"; "his stomach was in knots" n13886133 a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening n13886260 the shape of a bell n13886371 a plane curve formed by the intersection of a right circular cone and a plane parallel to an element of the curve n13886575 an open curve formed by a plane that cuts the base of a right circular cone n13886724 the place where something divides into branches n13886910 the place where something divides into two branches n13887056 a bifurcating branch (one or both of them) n13887211 a sharp change in direction; "there was a jog in the road" n13887319 an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions n13887509 the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians n13888387 two angles whose sum is a right angle n13888491 the angular separation between two objects as perceived by an observer; "he recorded angular distances between the stars" n13888783 (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day n13889066 the angular distance of a point in an orbit past the point of periapsis measured in degrees n13889216 an angle formed by two straight lines (in the same plane) n13889331 an angle formed at the intersection of the arcs of two great circles n13889461 an angle formed by three or more planes intersecting at a common point (the vertex) n13889602 (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis) n13889843 (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees n13890064 an interior angle of a polygon that is greater than 180 degrees n13890226 an angle pointing outward; an interior angle of a polygon that is less than 180 degrees n13890391 the angle inside two adjacent sides of a polygon n13890535 the supplement of an interior angle of a polygon n13890679 (architecture) the exterior angle formed by the junction of a sloping side and a sloping end of a roof n13890869 the angle that a line makes with a line perpendicular to the surface at the point of incidence n13891082 the acute angle between the direction of the undisturbed relative wind and the chord of an airfoil n13891242 the smallest angle of incidence for which light is totally reflected n13891371 the angle between a reflected ray and a line perpendicular to the reflecting surface at the point of incidence n13891547 the angle between a refracted ray and a line perpendicular to the surface between the two media at the point of refraction n13891735 the angle from its axis that a crystal must be rotated before appearing maximally dark when viewed in polarized light n13891937 an angle less than 90 degrees but more than 0 degrees n13892048 an angle between 90 and 180 degrees n13892142 angle that resembles the hind leg of a dog n13892237 the 90 degree angle between two perpendicular lines n13892383 an angle that is not a right angle or a multiple of a right angle n13892562 an angle greater than 180 degrees (but less than 360) n13892674 an angle of 360 degrees n13892765 the angle between the face of a cutting tool and the surface of the work n13892897 (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon n13893129 the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile) n13893310 the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north n13893502 the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian n13893694 a concave shape with an open top n13893786 a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record) n13894154 a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels) n13894306 a hollow concave shape made by removing something n13894434 something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; "the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"; "the hump of a camel"; "he stood on the rocky prominence"; "the occipital protuberance was well developed"; "the bony excrescence between its horns" n13895262 a part that bulges deeply; "the belly of a sail" n13895362 a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure; "the caput humeri is the head of the humerus which fits into a cavity in the scapula" n13895549 a bump on a ski slope n13895622 a small lump or protuberance n13895745 a sharp protuberance n13895852 any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals) n13895986 any thickened enlargement n13896100 something curved in shape n13896217 any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters n13896369 a concavity in a surface produced by pressing; "he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud" n13896695 any slight depression in a surface; "there are approximately 336 dimples on a golf ball" n13896854 a quadric surface generated by rotating a hyperbola around its main axis n13897002 a surface having parabolic sections parallel to a single coordinate axis and elliptic sections perpendicular to that axis n13897198 a surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles; "the Earth is an ellipsoid" n13897377 a subfigure consisting of a side of something n13897528 the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle n13897657 the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel) n13897837 the bottom side of a geometric figure from which the altitude can be constructed; "the base of the triangle" n13897996 equality of distribution n13898207 a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing n13898315 balance among the parts of something n13898509 lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something n13898645 a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes; "it looked like a sphere but on closer examination I saw it was really a spheroid" n13898899 a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center n13899109 half of a sphere n13899200 a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses) n13899404 an object with a spherical shape; "a ball of fire" n13899735 a small sphere n13899804 a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line n13900088 a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle n13900287 the doughnut-shaped object enclosed by a torus n13900422 anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower; "the test tube held a column of white powder"; "a tower of dust rose above the horizon"; "a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite" n13900760 anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness; "a plume of smoke"; "grass with large plumes" n13900914 a small column (or structure resembling a column) that is a part of a plant or animal n13901055 (geology) a column of weathered and unusually shaped rock; "a tall sandstone hoodoo" n13901211 a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends n13901321 a hollow cylindrical shape n13901423 a small sphere n13901490 a small round soft mass (as of chewed food) n13901585 a shape that is spherical and small; "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead" n13901858 a drop of dew n13901925 anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring) n13902048 any long raised strip n13902229 a ridge on a corrugated surface n13902336 the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object n13902482 a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points" n13902793 a convex shape that narrows toward a point n13902905 a curve or surface whose equation (in Cartesian coordinates) is of the second degree n13903079 a line determining the limits of an area n13903387 the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary n13903576 the outside boundary or surface of something n13903738 a region marking a boundary n13903855 (mathematics) a number equal to or greater than any other number in a given set n13904011 (mathematics) a number equal to or less than any other number in a given set n13904164 a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric n13904325 (geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent n13904506 a depression in an otherwise level surface; "there was a dip in the road" n13904665 any cup-shaped concavity; "bees filled the waxen cups with honey"; "he wore a jock strap with a metal cup"; "the cup of her bra" n13904843 a depression scratched or carved into a surface n13905121 (anatomy) a notch or small hollow n13905275 a V-shaped indentation; "mandibular notch" n13905405 a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally) n13905572 a shape that sags; "there was a sag in the chair seat" n13905792 a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles" n13906345 a wrinkle in the skin at the outer corner of your eyes n13906484 the lines that form patterns on the skin (especially on the fingertips and the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet) n13906669 a facial wrinkle associated with frowning n13906767 a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live n13906936 a crease on the palm; palmists say it indicates your emotional nature n13907104 a crease on the palm; palmists say it indicates how successful you will be n13907272 a long narrow depression in a surface n13907415 an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow" n13907847 an irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth) n13908021 a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) n13908201 a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin) n13908348 any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue n13908580 a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure n13908777 a line generated by a point on a circle rolling along a straight line n13908954 a cycloid generated by a point inside the rolling circle n13909071 a cycloid generated by a point outside the rolling circle n13909190 the curve of y=sin x n13909296 a circle that rolls around (inside or outside) another circle; generates an epicycloid or hypocycloid n13909488 a line generated by a point on a circle rolling around another circle n13909632 an epicycloid in which the rolling circle equals the fixed circle n13909752 a line generated by a point on a circle that rolls around inside another circle n13909889 an amorphous or indefinite shape; "a shapeless mass" n13910019 an indistinct shapeless form n13910116 an empty area or space; "the huge desert voids"; "the emptiness of outer space"; "without their support he'll be ruling in a vacuum" n13910384 an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things); "the architect left space in front of the building"; "they stopped at an open space in the jungle"; "the space between his teeth" n13910895 a cavity or space in something; "hunger had caused the hollows in their cheeks" n13911045 a connecting point at which several lines come together n13911151 the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made n13911429 an unoccupied space n13911517 space that is surrounded by something n13911660 (bowling) the space between the headpin and the pins behind it on the right or left; "the ball hit the pocket and gave him a perfect strike" n13911872 a very small circular shape; "a row of points"; "draw lines between the dots" n13912115 any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas) n13912260 a figure that branches from a single root; "genealogical tree" n13912424 a tree diagram used to illustrate phylogenetic relationships n13912540 a tree diagram showing a reconstruction of the transmission of manuscripts of a literary work n13912686 the middle of the chief navigable channel of a waterway that forms the boundary line between states n13912839 any sharply pointed projection n13912992 a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel n13913164 a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone) n13913263 a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction n13913427 (mathematics) a straight line extending from a point n13913566 the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region" n13913849 a part of a forked or branching shape; "he broke off one of the branches" n13914141 (biology) a branching or armlike part of an animal n13914265 the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches; "they took the south fork"; "he climbed into the crotch of a tree" n13914473 an enclosed space; "the trapped miners found a pocket of air" n13914608 a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides n13914837 a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex n13915023 an egg-shaped object n13915113 any polyhedron having four plane faces n13915209 any polyhedron having five plane faces n13915305 any polyhedron having six plane faces n13915417 a parallelepiped bounded by six similar faces (either rhombuses or parallelograms) n13915594 any polyhedron having eight plane faces n13915690 any polyhedron having ten plane faces n13915784 any polyhedron having twelve plane faces n13915883 any polyhedron having twenty plane faces n13915999 any one of five solids whose faces are congruent regular polygons and whose polyhedral angles are all congruent n13916363 the space enclosed by three or more planes that intersect in a vertex n13916495 the angle formed by two edges of a polyhedral angle n13916603 a tetrahedron with four equilateral triangular faces n13916721 a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces n13916927 the four-dimensional analogue of a cube n13917022 a cubelike object n13917094 a dodecahedron with twelve regular pentagons as faces n13917214 an octahedron with eight equilateral triangles as faces n13917334 an icosahedron with twenty equilateral triangles as faces n13917457 a truncated cone or pyramid; the part that is left when a cone or pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to the base and the apical part is removed n13917690 a frustum formed from a pyramid n13917785 a frustum formed from a cone n13917874 a polyhedron whose vertices all lie in one or the other of two parallel planes; the faces that lie in those planes are the bases of the prismatoid n13918095 a prismatoid whose bases are polygons having the same number of sides and whose other faces are trapezoids or parallelograms n13918274 any projection that resembles the tail of an animal n13918387 any long thin projection that is transient; "tongues of flame licked at the walls"; "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark" n13918584 the angle a rocket makes with the vertical as it curves along its trajectory n13918717 a polyhedron whose faces are trapeziums n13918816 either of two equal and opposite angles formed by the intersection of two straight lines n13918965 a whorl of leaves growing around a stem n13919059 the angle included by a photographic lens n13919173 the channel or break produced by erosion of relatively soft soil by water; "it was several days after the storm before they could repair the washout and open the road" n13919394 the angle of arrival (or departure) of a radio wave with respect to the axis of an antenna array n13919547 any shape that is triangular in cross section n13919685 any solid convex shape that juts out from something n13919919 a projection or ridge that suggests a keel n13920012 the state of being split or cleft; "there was a cleavage between the liberal and conservative members" n13920169 a state that is intermediate between extremes; a middle position; "a happy medium" n13920322 the state of being ornamented n13920429 a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; "the human condition" n13920835 a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations" n13923030 the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare; "hazardous working conditions"; "harsh living conditions" n13923219 the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process; "there were wide variations in the conditions of observation" n13923440 an illness, disease, or other medical problem; "a heart condition"; "a skin condition" n13923582 the condition of being secured to a base; "the plant needs a firm anchorage"; "the mother provides emotional anchorage for the entire family" n13923779 the general condition of body and mind; "his delicate health"; "in poor health" n13923929 a particular functioning condition or arrangement; "switched from keyboard to voice mode" n13924069 the state of being conditional n13924196 (physics) the lowest energy state of an atom or other particle n13924336 (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species) n13924536 the condition of being noisy (as in a communication channel) n13924659 the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.) n13924863 the condition of being prepossessed; "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable" n13925015 the condition of having been made regular (or more regular) n13925188 a condition in which a quantity no longer responds to some external influence n13925340 (chemistry) the stage at which a substance will receive no more of another substance in solution or in a vapor n13925550 the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking); "there was a shocked silence"; "he gestured for silence" n13925752 a condition or position in which you find yourself; "the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils"; "found herself in a very fortunate situation" n13926068 the amount and state of snow for skiing n13926168 a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it; "he found his niche in the academic world" n13926329 the status or fact of being elected; "they celebrated his election" n13926451 the state of being a nation n13926535 the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election; "there was keen competition for the nomination"; "his nomination was hotly protested" n13926786 a particular situation; "If you were in my place what would you do?" n13926932 a situation in which an increase in income results in a loss of benefits so that you are no better off n13927112 an unfortunate situation; "we're in the soup now" n13927231 a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole n13927383 the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time; "the present international situation is dangerous"; "wondered how such a state of affairs had come about"; "eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation"- Franklin D.Roosevelt n13928191 a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless; "The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth"--Albert Camus n13928388 a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection); "he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship" n13928668 a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries n13928943 the state of living together in tribes n13929037 a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; "he asked to see the executive who handled his account" n13929336 a brokerage account of someone who sells short (sells securities he does not own) n13929477 the friendship characteristic of blood brothers n13929588 the state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends" n13929852 a trustful relationship; "he took me into his confidence"; "he betrayed their trust" n13930073 a natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests; "he enjoyed the freemasonry of the Press" n13930245 a relationship less intimate than friendship n13930385 a social or business relationship; "a valuable financial affiliation"; "he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team"; "many close associations with England" n13930725 (psychoanalysis) relationship marked by strong dependence on others; especially a libidinal attachment to e.g. a parental figure n13930928 the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family n13931145 the state of being friends (or friendly) n13931356 a clandestine love affair n13931436 a relationship between two lovers n13931627 the state of being a member n13931765 a relationship involving sexual intimacy n13931889 a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n13932045 ideally perfect state; especially in its social and political and moral aspects n13932213 state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror n13932421 the state of being acceptable and accepted; "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club" n13932739 a particular situation that is radically different from the preceding situation; "HDTV looks the same but it's really a whole new ballgame" n13932948 a demanding or stimulating situation; "they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power" n13933103 the condition of being without offspring n13933221 a situation or condition that is complex or confused; "her coming was a serious complication" n13933391 a situation in which a public official's decisions are influenced by the official's personal interests n13933560 an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty; "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis" n13933841 a situation in which people or things are crowded together; "he didn't like the crowding on the beach" n13934070 a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources); "an end-of-the year crunch"; "a financial crunch" n13934274 loss of equilibrium attributable to an unstable situation in which some forces outweigh others n13934465 the situation in which you are happiest and most effective; "in your element" n13934596 the totality of surrounding conditions; "he longed for the comfortable environment of his living room" n13934900 a stable situation in which forces cancel one another n13935227 the state of being excluded n13935400 a state of affairs in which you have no privacy; "the president lives in a goldfish bowl" n13935572 a highly contentious or hazardous situation; "talk of invading Iraq stirred up a political hornets' nest" n13935753 a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad); "it was a hotbed of vice" n13935910 a difficult situation; "he dropped the topic like a hot potato" n13936030 an awkward situation; "that's a fine how-d'ye-do" n13936153 an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation n13936304 the state of being included n13936441 the situation of being or dying without a legally valid will n13936557 a situation in which no one can emerge as a clear winner n13936676 a situation resembling a terrifying dream n13936783 a situation in which a favorable outcome is impossible; you are bound to lose whatever you do n13936939 a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs n13937075 a situation treated as an observable object; "the political picture is favorable"; "the religious scene in England has changed in the last century" n13937284 a prisonlike situation; a place of seeming confinement n13937406 a temporary condition of torment or suffering; "a purgatory of drug abuse" n13937554 the state of being rejected n13937727 the actual state of affairs; "that's the size of the situation"; "she hates me, that's about the size of it" n13937918 the situation in which you begin an endeavor and to which you return if your efforts fail; "the police are now back at square one after having arrested and released 27 men"; "she has tried to diet but always ends up back at square one" n13938210 the existing state of affairs n13938296 a situation fraught with difficulties and imponderables; "he was trapped in a medical swamp" n13938440 the condition in which a standard has been successfully established; "standardization of nuts and bolts had saved industry millions of dollars" n13938663 (optics) condition of an optical system (as a lens) in which light rays from a single point converge in a single focal point n13938899 (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point n13939158 the condition of being arranged in social strata or classes within a group n13939353 a wild primitive state untouched by civilization; "he lived in the wild"; "they collected mushrooms in the wild" n13939604 the condition of things generally; "that's the way it is"; "I felt the same way" n13939734 the state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers n13939892 a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?" n13940311 ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress; "he climbed the career ladder" n13940456 the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession" n13941125 the point or degree to which something extends; "the extent of the damage"; "the full extent of the law"; "to a certain extent she was right" n13941337 the final point in a process n13941469 a level of material comfort in terms of goods and services available to someone or some group; "they enjoyed the highest standard of living in the country"; "the lower the standard of living the easier it is to introduce an autocratic production system" n13941806 a level of existence or development; "he lived on a worldly plane" n13941924 the highest degree of development of an art or technique at a particular time; "the state of the art in space travel" n13942104 the state or degree of being ultimate; the final or most extreme in degree or size or time or distance, "the ultimacy of these social values" n13942405 the greatest or utmost degree; "the extremity of despair" n13942554 extremeness of degree; "the profoundness of his ignorance" n13942743 the expected or commonplace condition or situation; "not out of the ordinary" n13942875 a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity n13943053 the state or condition of having no home (especially the state of living in the streets) n13943236 the state of wandering from place to place; having no permanent home or means of livelihood n13943400 a special set of circumstances; "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled" n13943598 a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend; "his absence is the hinge of our plan" n13943740 the circumstances under which competition occurs; "the government's objective is to insure a genuinely level playing field for American industry and commerce in Europe" n13943968 a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing" n13944096 a problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed; "India is a demographic time bomb"; "the refugee camp is a ticking bomb waiting to go off" n13944337 a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence; "the Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe" n13944516 an urgent situation calling for prompt action; "I'll be there, barring any urgencies"; "they departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs" n13944747 excessive crowding; "traffic congestion" n13944914 the condition of being reinstated; "her reinstatement to her former office followed quickly" n13945102 (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage"; "during his first year in office"; "during his first year in power"; "the power of the president" n13945495 the power (usually of a president or governor) to pardon or commute the sentence of someone convicted in that jurisdiction n13945682 an extraordinary power exercised (usually by the executive branch) in the prosecution of a war and involving an extension of the powers that the government normally has in peacetime n13945919 the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life" n13946760 a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best" n13947010 social and political equality; "egality represents an extreme leveling of society" n13947174 equality of score in a contest n13947272 a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game n13947415 position in a social hierarchy; "the British are more aware of social status than Americans are" n13947645 proper or designated social situation; "he overstepped his place"; "the responsibilities of a man in his station"; "married above her station" n13947867 proper or appropriate position or location; "a woman's place is no longer in the kitchen" n13948026 high social status; "a man of quality" n13948136 social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing" n13948441 a position of superior status n13948654 a position of prominence or importance n13948766 the status of being acknowledged as a star; "stardom meant nothing to her" n13948912 the status of being a champion; "he held the title for two years" n13949080 (baseball) an unofficial title won by a batter who leads the league in hitting average, runs batted in, and home runs n13949275 (horse racing) a title won by a horse that can win the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness n13949463 a position of superiority over opponents or competitors n13949576 higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service n13949802 status established in order of importance or urgency; "...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals"; "national independence takes priority over class struggle" n13950143 reduced priority; "dozens of cases were put on the back burner" n13950282 top priority; "the work was moved to the front burner in order to meet deadlines" n13950440 the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits n13950703 a position attracting much attention and publicity n13950812 (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy; "theologians still disagree over whether `bishop' should or should not be a separate Order" n13951215 a position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation n13951444 the state of being inferior n13951629 a secondary or inferior position or status; "tennis has had to take a backseat while his work is so demanding" n13951794 a position of relative inferiority; "an achievement that puts everything else in the shade"; "his brother's success left him in the shade" n13951984 secondary importance n13952171 in a subordinate position; "theology should be the handmaiden of ethics"; "the state cannot be a servant of the church" n13952386 in a junior position n13952466 in a subservient state n13952601 a status defined by law n13952792 the legal status of a person who is alive but who has been deprived of the rights and privileges of a citizen or a member of society; the legal status of one sentenced to life imprisonment n13953057 the legal status or condition of servitude of a villein or feudal serf n13953215 the status of being born to parents who were not married n13953356 the status of being born of a morganatic marriage n13953467 the status of a citizen with rights and duties n13953608 a position of highest authority; "the corporation has just undergone a change in command" n13953787 the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization n13953936 status with respect to the relations between people or groups; "on good terms with her in-laws"; "on a friendly footing" n13954118 the state of being retired from one's business or occupation n13954253 the state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries" n13954818 the state of actually existing objectively; "a hope that progressed from possibility to actuality" n13955152 (Aristotle) the state of something that is fully realized; actuality as opposed to potentiality n13955341 the state of being genuine n13955461 the state of being actual or real; "the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him" n13955874 an event known to have happened or something known to have existed; "your fears have no basis in fact"; "how much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell" n13956097 the state of the world as it really is rather than as you might want it to be; "businessmen have to face harsh realities" n13956362 the state of having in fact existed in the past n13956488 conformity to reality or actuality; "they debated the truth of the proposition"; "the situation brought home to us the blunt truth of the military threat"; "he was famous for the truth of his portraits"; "he turned to religion in his search for eternal verities" n13956905 a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife n13957117 existing in a former state or previous to something else n13957268 existing peacefully together n13957390 life without beginning or end n13957493 the state of existing in reality; having substance n13957601 the state of being present; current existence; "he tested for the presence of radon" n13957974 the state of being within or not going beyond a given domain n13958138 the state of inhering; the state of being a fixed characteristic; "the inherence of polysemy in human language" n13958353 the state of existing and being localized in space n13958456 the state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be everywhere at once) n13958672 the state of being here in this place n13958800 the state of being there--not here--in position n13958921 real existence; "things are really there...capture the thereness of them"--Charles Hopkinson n13959069 an instance of something occurring; "a disease of frequent occurrence"; "the occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets" n13959289 the occurrence of related organisms in separate geographical areas with no overlap n13959463 the occurrence of organisms in overlapping geographical areas, but without interbreeding n13959642 a dominating and pervasive presence; "he received little recognition working in the shadow of his father" n13959818 the state of not being n13959931 the state of not existing n13960117 the state of being insubstantial or imaginary; not existing objectively or in fact n13960357 out of touch with reality; "his head was in the clouds" n13960464 the state of being false or untrue; "argument could not determine its truth or falsity" n13960833 state of lacking genuineness n13960974 the state of being absent; "he was surprised by the absence of any explanation" n13961179 absence by virtue of not occurring n13961273 the state of being elsewhere than in particular place n13961399 the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living; "he hoped for a new life in Australia"; "he wanted to live his own life without interference from others" n13961642 the condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there's life there's hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes" n13962048 a person's skin regarded as their life; "he tried to save his skin" n13962166 a state of surviving; remaining alive n13962360 a means of surviving; "farming is a hard means of subsistence" n13962498 the absence of life or state of being dead; "he seemed more content in death than he had ever been in life" n13962765 euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb); "she was laid to rest beside her husband"; "they had to put their family pet to sleep" n13963032 no longer in existence; "the extinction of a species" n13963192 a characteristic state or mode of living; "social life"; "city life"; "real life" n13963342 any segregated mode of living or working that results from bias or stereotyping; "the relative security of the gay ghetto"; "no escape from the ghetto of the typing pool" n13963565 a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience n13963757 the condition of being married or unmarried n13963970 the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union" n13964466 having two spouses at the same time n13964591 a voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex; "parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, and responsibilities under Vermont law as spouses in a marriage" n13964879 a marriage relationship created by agreement and cohabitation rather than by ceremony n13965049 marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law n13965274 marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law n13965515 a marriage for expediency rather than love n13965627 an unsuitable alliance (especially with regard to marriage) n13965780 a marriage with a person of inferior social status n13965888 the state of having only one husband at a time n13966007 having only one spouse at a time n13966201 having only one wife at a time n13966340 a succession of short monogamous relationships (as by someone who undergoes multiple divorces) n13966496 a marriage in which each partner is free to enter into extraneous sexual relationships without guilt or jealousy from the other n13966683 the state of a husband whose wife has committed adultery n13966795 having more than one husband at a time n13966925 having more than one spouse at a time n13967089 having more than one wife at a time n13967215 a Shiite tradition of temporary marriage permitted in Iran that allows a couple to specify the terms of their relationship; can last from a few minutes to 99 years; "sigeh legally wraps premarital sex in an Islamic cloak" n13967507 an unmarried status n13967581 the condition or quality of being a virgin n13967715 the state of being an unmarried man n13967827 the state of being a spinster (usually an elderly unmarried woman) n13967970 the state of being a widow who has not remarried n13968092 the state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city" n13968308 the state of being unemployed or not having a job; "unemployment is a serious social evil"; "the rate of unemployment is an indicator of the health of an economy" n13968547 established customary state (especially of society); "order ruled in the streets"; "law and order" n13968859 the form of government of a social organization n13968973 a state of order in which events conform to the law n13969101 an untroubled state; free from disturbances n13969243 a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole n13969700 harmonious relations; freedom from disputes; "the roommates lived in peace together" n13969854 a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect n13969988 courteous respect by one nation for the laws and institutions of another n13970124 a stable order (especially of society) n13970236 the state prevailing during the absence of war n13970460 a state of friendship and cordiality n13970584 a state that is calm and tranquil n13970764 a state of being appeased or ameliorated or tempered n13970912 a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms n13971065 harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters; "the two parties were in agreement" n13971382 agreement as to goals; "the preachers and the bootleggers found they had a community of interests" n13971561 the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled; "there was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed" n13971802 a state of cooperation n13971901 agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole; "the lack of consensus reflected differences in theoretical positions"; "those rights and obligations are based on an unstated consensus" n13972180 general agreement reached by an assembled group; "no vote was taken, but after each discussion the chair summed up the sense of the meeting" n13972387 everyone being of one mind n13972505 corresponding exactly; "marching in unison" n13972601 an implicit agreement among people that results in the organization of society; individual surrenders liberty in return for protection n13972797 a disturbance of the peace or of public order n13973059 a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) n13973320 complete denial of all established authority and institutions n13973490 a deficiency of some cellular element of the blood n13973632 an abnormally low number of red blood cells in the blood n13973769 an abnormal deficiency in all blood cells (red blood cells and white blood cells and platelets); usually associated with bone marrow tumor or with aplastic anemia n13973990 a disorder of the immune system n13974144 the ability to develop an immune response following exposure to an antigen n13974317 immunological disorder in which some part of the body's immune system is inadequate and resistance to infectious diseases is reduced n13974620 lowering the body's normal immune response to invasion by foreign substances; can be deliberate (as in lowering the immune response to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ) or incidental (as a side effect of radiotherapy or chemotherapy for cancer) n13974937 the state of being bloody n13975037 (immunology) the degree to which the body's immune system will try to reject foreign material (as transfused blood or transplanted tissue) n13975292 incompatibility in which one person's tissue cannot be transplanted to another person n13975444 incompatibility of Rh blood types; a transfusion of Rh-positive blood given to a Rh-negative person (or vice versa) can result in hemolysis and anemia n13975659 an unstable order n13975752 disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably; "the army retreated in confusion" n13975988 a state of disorder and confusion; "his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff" n13976182 noisy confusion and turbulence; "he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations" n13976322 a state of extreme confusion and disorder n13976527 a word for chaos or fiasco borrowed from modern Hebrew (where it is a loan word from Russian); "it was utter and complete balagan!" n13976731 a state of confusion; "he engaged in the hugger-mugger of international finance" n13976907 (Yiddish) a confused situation or affair; a mess n13977043 a state of disorder involving group violence n13977184 rowdy behavior n13977366 a disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused" n13977732 a violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock market" n13977870 a disturbance that is extremely disruptive; "selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees" n13978033 a public disturbance; "the police investigated an incident at the bus station" n13978166 a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event; "he made a great splash and then disappeared" n13978344 a violent commotion or disturbance; "the storms that had characterized their relationship had died away"; "it was only a tempest in a teapot" n13978601 a center of trouble or disturbance n13978709 a state of commotion and noise and confusion n13978914 a state of violent disturbance and excitement; "combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable" n13979064 lack of agreement or harmony n13979173 a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally); "the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence" n13979503 a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest" n13979786 anything characterized by abrupt and extreme changes (especially up and down); "the economy has been on a roller coaster all year" n13979977 a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc. n13980128 violent state of the elements; "the sea hurled itself in thundering rage against the rocks" n13980288 a state of deep-seated ill-will n13980596 feelings of hostility that are not manifest; "he could sense her latent hostility to him"; "the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions" n13980845 a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests; "his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post"; "a conflict of loyalties" n13981137 a state of conflict between persons n13981271 a state of conflict between colors; "her dress was a disturbing clash of colors" n13981403 a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply; "war was declared in November but actual fighting did not begin until the following spring" n13981763 a war instigated by a major power that does not itself participate n13981885 actual fighting between the warring parties n13982000 a state of political hostility between countries using means short of armed warfare n13982156 a state of political hostility that existed from 1945 until 1990 between countries led by the Soviet Union and countries led by the United States n13982357 a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters n13982588 lack of unity (usually resulting from dissension) n13982692 a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility) n13982839 the state of being suspected; "he tried to shield me from suspicion" n13982999 suspicion affecting your reputation; "after that mistake he was under a cloud" n13983147 the degree of visibility of your environment n13983304 having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good" n13983515 absence of light or illumination n13983717 darkness; "it vanished into the night" n13983807 total absence of light; "they fumbled around in total darkness"; "in the black of night" n13984082 darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft) n13984285 partial darkness n13984468 gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover n13984613 relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body; "it is much cooler in the shade"; "there's too much shadiness to take good photographs" n13984944 shade within clear boundaries n13985098 a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light n13985219 a fringe region of partial shadow around an umbra n13985323 the state of being poorly illuminated n13985462 a state of partial or total darkness; "he struck a match to dispel the gloom" n13985671 the state of being indistinct or indefinite for lack of adequate illumination n13985818 the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose" n13986189 the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy); "he is currently suffering financial embarrassments" n13986372 a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens n13986679 state of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time" n13986943 your personal satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the cultural or intellectual conditions under which you live (as distinct from material comfort); "the new art museum is expected to improve the quality of life" n13987219 satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing; "his friendship was a comfort"; "a padded chair was one of the room's few comforts" n13987423 state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy n13987719 a state of supreme happiness n13987905 a state of extreme happiness n13988101 a state of elated bliss n13988224 (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness n13988498 a state of depression or agitation; "he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him" n13988663 state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief n13988871 the state of being embittered; "the embitterment that resulted from the loss of his job never left him" n13989051 the state of being sad; "she tired of his perpetual sadness" n13989280 state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one n13989443 a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow; "a moment of extraordinary poignancy" n13989627 a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense; "the trial established his innocence" n13989863 a state of innocence n13990064 the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil n13990389 without moral defects n13990502 the state of being free of suspicion; "investigation showed that he was in the clear" n13990675 the state of having committed an offense n13990960 a state of guilt n13991121 the state of being guilty of bloodshed and murder n13991245 guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense n13991346 the state of being a criminal n13991516 the attribution of guilt (without proof) to individuals because the people they associate with are guilty n13991688 the state of being liable to impeachment n13991823 the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints n13992194 the freedom of teachers and students to express their ideas in school without religious or political or institutional restrictions n13992387 freedom from political subjugation or servitude n13992514 immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence n13992738 government of a political unit by its own people n13992935 government free from external control n13993030 freedom of a local government to determine by popular vote the applicability of a controversial law in their jurisdiction n13993210 self-government in local matters by a city or county that is part of a national government n13993356 economic independence as a national policy n13993517 the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships n13993685 freedom to do as you see fit; "many have doubts about giving him a free hand to attack" n13993842 the removal of constraints; "he gave free rein to his impulses"; "they gave full play to the artist's talent" n13994014 the right of merchant ships to travel freely in international waters n13994148 freedom from control or influence of another or others n13994456 freedom of choice; "liberty of opinion"; "liberty of worship"; "liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases"; "at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes" n13994806 freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech) n13995016 license used by a writer or artist to heighten the effect of their work n13995148 freedom from normal restraints in conduct; "the new freedom in movies and novels"; "allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money" n13995378 excessive freedom; lack of due restraint; "when liberty becomes license dictatorship is near"- Will Durant; "the intolerable license with which the newspapers break...the rules of decorum"- Edmund Burke n13995662 one's freedom to exercise one's rights as guaranteed under the laws of the country n13995824 freedom to act or judge on one's own n13995935 unrestricted freedom to use; "he has the run of the house" n13996061 personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression n13996211 (Russia) freedom n13996300 forced submission to control by others n13996571 a state of forcible subjugation; "the long repression of Christian sects" n13996719 the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted" n13996909 an oppressive power; "under the yoke of a tyrant"; "they threw off the yoke of domination" n13997050 the state of being a slave; "So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"--Shakespeare n13997253 the state of being under the control of another person n13997529 the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power; "he was in bondage to fear:; "he sought release from his bondage to Satan"; "a self freed from the bondage of time" n13997778 a practice in which employers give high-interest loans to workers whose entire families then labor at low wages to pay off the debt; the practice is illegal in the United States n13998014 state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment; "penal servitude" n13998186 the condition of a peon n13998263 the state of a serf n13998395 the condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule); "the encapsulation of tendons in membranous sheaths" n13998576 the state of being confined; "he was held in confinement" n13998781 the state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint" n13998966 something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement n13999114 a cage from which there is no escape n13999206 the state of being imprisoned; "he was held in captivity until he died"; "the imprisonment of captured soldiers"; "his ignominious incarceration in the local jail"; "he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon" n13999663 a state of being confined (usually for a short time); "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police" n13999941 confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners; "he was held in solitary" n14000105 imprisonment (especially for a long time) n14000200 a sentence of imprisonment until death n14000302 confinement during wartime n14000403 the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent n14000642 (sports) the state of a professional athlete who is free to negotiate a contract to play for any team n14000820 personal representation that has legal status; "an person who has been declared incompetent should have legal representation" n14001031 personal independence n14001213 political independence; "seeking complete political separateness for Taiwan" n14001348 the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else n14001629 the state of needing help from something n14001728 the state of relying on something n14001852 the state of being subordinate to something n14001973 the state of being contingent on something n14002109 the condition of having or giving polarity n14002279 a state of equilibrium n14002481 a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature); "there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time"; "there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history" n14002813 an equilibrium of power between nations n14002915 (aeronautics) the state of equilibrium in which centrifugal forces due to a rotating mass (e.g., a propeller) do not produce force in the shaft and so vibration is reduced n14003167 (physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes n14003432 (geology) a general equilibrium of the forces tending to elevate or depress the earth's crust n14003599 (game theory) a stable state of a system that involves several interacting participants in which no participant can gain by a change of strategy as long as all the other participants remain unchanged n14003880 a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium n14004017 a state in which all parts of a system are at the same temperature n14004149 a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium; "a hormonal imbalance" n14004317 a state of change; "they were in a state of steady motion" n14004572 a shaky motion; "the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe" n14004958 (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones n14005137 shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease) n14005302 tremor of unknown cause (usually of the hands and head) that develops in older people; often mistaken for Parkinsonism but is not life-threatening and can usually be kept under control n14005549 motion that continues indefinitely without any external source of energy; impossible in practice because of friction n14005728 the motion of a spinning body (as a top) in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone n14005892 something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously; "a stream of people emptied from the terminal"; "the museum had planned carefully for the flow of visitors" n14006179 a state of no motion or movement; "the utter motionlessness of a marble statue" n14006490 remaining in place n14006684 fixedness by or as if by roots; "strengthened by rootage in the firm soil of faith" n14006821 the state of something that has outlived its relevance n14006945 the state of being active; "his sphere of activity"; "he is out of action" n14007546 the state of being in action or exerting power; "the agency of providence"; "she has free agency" n14007750 an agency that escapes control and destroys its creator n14007864 a harmful or corrupting agency; "bigotry is a virus that must not be allowed to spread"; "the virus of jealousy is latent in everyone" n14008050 the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity; "they manifested all the busyness of a pack of beavers"; "there is a constant hum of military preparation" n14008342 the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances; "the behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments" n14008567 (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) n14008806 the state of being in effect or being operative; "that rule is no longer in operation" n14009020 the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration; "Troops are ready to go into overdrive as soon as the signal is given"; "Melissa's brain was in overdrive" n14009274 the state of being in good working order and ready for operation; "put the ships into commission"; "the motor was out of commission" n14009481 the state of being in operation; "the engine is running smoothly" n14009618 the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling; "the car engine was running at idle" n14009763 a state in which action is feasible; "the ball was still in play"; "insiders said the company's stock was in play" n14009946 a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity; "the party went with a swing"; "it took time to get into the swing of things" n14010148 the state of being inactive n14010636 temporary cessation or suspension n14010845 inactivity and lack of energy n14010927 the state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat" n14011408 an inflexible and unchanging state; "the calcification of negotiations" n14011557 temporary inactivity or suspension; "the legislation has now been revived after ten years in the deep freeze" n14011724 a state of inactivity or disuse n14011811 a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy" n14012173 no longer active; extinguished; "the extinction of the volcano" n14012311 a state of inaction with no progress and no change; "you should go into a holding pattern until he gets over his disappointment" n14012501 a state of inaction; "a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon" n14012667 a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); "economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation" n14013005 inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation n14013249 inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces n14013368 the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year n14013549 in a state of abeyance or postponement n14013646 a state of abeyance or suspended business n14013751 suspension of an ongoing activity n14013841 a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness n14013981 cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals n14014162 (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period n14014425 an inability to retain bodily secretions n14014521 dilation and enlargement of arterioles n14014621 a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; "he fell into a deep torpor" n14014849 the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter n14014990 a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) n14015148 a dormant or quiescent state n14015266 a check that restrains another check n14015361 a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations" n14015596 any stoppage attributable to unusual activity; "the legislation ran into a logjam" n14015731 a state that continues for a limited time n14015996 a specific state of mind that is temporary; "a case of the jitters" n14016114 a temporary psychological state n14016275 a state in which one thinks n14016361 temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work; "he was hospitalized for extreme fatigue"; "growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills"; "weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep" n14016863 a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem n14017033 fatigue and sleep disturbance resulting from disruption of the body's normal circadian rhythm as a result of jet travel n14017206 extreme fatigue n14017332 the state of being depleted n14017451 loss of salt from the body without replacement (loss by vomiting or profuse perspiration or urination or diarrhea) thus upsetting the electrolyte balance n14017665 an equilibrium between the amounts of electrolytes (as calcium and sodium and potassium) that is essential for normal health and functioning n14017871 the balance between the amount of nitrogen taken in (to the soil or the body) and the amount given off (lost or excreted) n14018055 a state of extreme exhaustion; "he was worn to a frazzle" n14018203 exhaustion that affects mental keenness n14018318 a groggy state resulting from weariness n14018432 a dull and listless state resulting from weariness n14018567 a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol n14018918 a dazed and staggering state caused by alcohol n14019039 stupefaction from drink n14019138 the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol n14019296 congenital absence of the heart (as in the development of some monsters) n14019441 absence of the head (as in the development of some monsters) n14019600 abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues n14019840 acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies; occurs primarily in diabetes mellitus n14020023 acidosis and bicarbonate concentration in the body fluids resulting either from the accumulation of acids or the abnormal loss of bases from the body (as in diarrhea or renal disease) n14020271 acidosis resulting from reduced gas exchange in the lungs (as in emphysema or pneumonia); excess carbon dioxide combines with water to form carbonic acid which increases the acidity of the blood n14020558 acidosis in which the acidity results from lack of food which leads to fat catabolism which in turn releases acidic ketone bodies n14020753 a blood disorder characterized by an increased concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which falls below 7 on the pH scale) n14020936 a blood disorder characterized by a lower concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which rises above 7.45 on the pH scale) n14021118 a condition in which the urine (which is normally slightly acidic) is alkaline n14021266 abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues n14021471 alkalosis resulting from hydrogen-ion loss or excessive intake of alkaline substances n14021622 alkalosis resulting from increased gas exchange in the lungs (as in hyperventilation associated with extreme anxiety or aspirin intoxication or metabolic acidosis) n14021853 absence of the pupil in an eye n14021936 abnormally small extremities (underdeveloped fingers and toes) n14022068 abnormal protrusion of the navel; sometimes the start of umbilical hernia n14022199 a condition in which milk is not secreted in the mother's breasts after her child has been delivered n14022369 absence of the mammary glands (either through surgery or developmental defect) n14022520 abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint n14022661 an abnormality involving a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number (one chromosome set is incomplete) n14022849 absence of one of both testes n14022959 a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep; "accept your wakefulness and sleep in its own contrary way is more likely to come" n14023236 an inability to stay awake n14023374 an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness n14023491 loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness n14023804 failure of the sweat glands n14023901 failure of some tissue or organ to develop n14023997 a state of heightened physiological activity n14024185 an abnormal distension of an artery n14024296 a pathology or abnormality of a joint n14024391 absence of coordination of organs or body parts that usually work together harmoniously n14024581 absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death n14024882 a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended; "he didn't get enough sleep last night"; "calm as a child in dreamless slumber" n14025258 a disorder of sleep characterized by a dream of terrifying dimensions far worse than a typical nightmare; they occur during NREM sleep n14025478 a recurring sleep state during which rapid eye movements do not occur and dreaming does not occur; accounts for about 75% of normal sleep time n14025755 a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep n14025993 a torpid state resembling deep sleep n14026089 informal term for sleep n14026166 a loss of will power n14026285 an inability to experience pleasure n14026376 (existentialism) a loss of personal identity; a feeling of being an anonymous cog in an impersonal social machine n14026592 a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion n14026781 hypnosis induced by yourself n14026869 insensibility resulting from cold n14026981 a state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation) n14027204 loss of sensation in a small area of the body (as when a local anesthetic is injected for a tooth extraction) n14027396 anesthesia of an area supplied by a nerve; produced by an anesthetic agent applied to the nerve n14027674 loss of sensation in a region of the body produced by application of an anesthetic agent to all the nerves supplying that region (as when an epidural anesthetic is administered to the pelvic region during childbirth) n14028087 loss of sensation confined to the skin or mucous surfaces (as when benzocaine or Lidocaine is applied to the surface) n14028291 loss of sensation in the extremities n14028406 regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the caudal end of the spinal canal; now largely replaced by epidural anesthesia n14028652 regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery n14028967 regional anesthesia resulting from the injection of a local anesthetic on each side of the cervix; used during labor and childbirth n14029163 regional anesthesia resulting from the use of a local anesthetic to deaden the pudendal nerves in the region of the vulva and labia majora; used to ease discomfort during childbirth n14029405 anesthesia of the lower half of the body; caused by injury to the spinal cord or by injecting an anesthetic beneath the arachnoid membrane that surrounds the spinal cord n14029686 the parts of a patient's body that would touch a saddle if the patient were sitting in one are anesthetized by injecting a local anesthetic into the spinal cord n14029943 general anesthesia achieved by administration of an inhalation anesthetic n14030084 a state of general anesthesia in which the person retains a slight degree of consciousness; can be induced by injection of scopolamine or morphine n14030291 a dreamlike state of altered consciousness that may last for hours or days n14030435 a very sleepy state; "sleepiness causes many driving accidents" n14030671 drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning n14030820 the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon n14031108 the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them in readiness"; "their preparation was more than adequate" n14031523 poised for action; "their guns were at the ready" n14031660 condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis" n14031922 the condition in which combat aircraft are airborne and ready for an operation; "aircraft in the Mideast are on air alert" n14032100 the highest level of alert when an attack by the enemy seems imminent (or more generally a state of alert resulting from imminent danger) n14032293 a state of readiness for domestic defense aircraft; "the Air Force will keep fighters on strip alert at bases around the country" n14032480 presence of multiple diverticula in the walls of the colon n14032599 a state in which martial law applies; "the governor declared a state of emergency" n14032737 a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch" n14032868 a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat; "the Russians had to pull off a Dunkirk to get out of there" n14033054 a pressing or urgent situation; "the health-care exigency" n14033185 a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; "at that juncture he had no idea what to do"; "he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point" n14033481 a state of extreme distress n14033587 a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining n14033802 point at which something is ready to blow up n14033917 a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action; "the flux following the death of the emperor" n14034177 the condition or state of the body or bodily functions n14035298 a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire n14035502 breakdown of elastic tissue (as the loss of elasticity in the skin of elderly people that results from degeneration of connective tissue) n14035695 a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal n14035909 the state of being flexed (as of a joint) n14036043 a state of readiness to respond; "alerting was indicated by the desynchronization of the EEG" n14036203 the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior n14036356 the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland n14036539 the state of being angry n14036735 a state of extreme anger; "she fell into a rage and refused to answer" n14036892 a state of extreme excitement; "the crowd was at fever pitch" n14037011 the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation" n14037480 a state of widespread public excitement and interest; "the news caused a sensation" n14037619 the arousal of sexual desires in preparation for sexual behavior n14037816 sexual arousal involving communication on the internet n14037925 a state of anticipation of sexuality n14038027 a state of sexual arousal n14038185 an erect penis n14038264 applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity n14038482 applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus n14038743 (of animals having several estrous cycles in one breeding season) a state or interval of sexual inactivity or quiescence between periods of activity n14038993 something that is desired n14039179 something that is desired intensely; "his rage for fame destroyed him" n14039310 a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters n14039534 a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation n14039828 pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions) n14039974 having an empty stomach n14040071 excessive desire to eat n14040310 a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period n14040490 not having enough food to develop or function normally n14040660 a physiological need to drink n14040846 depletion of bodily fluids n14040966 excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction) n14041106 a physiological need for sexual activity; "testosterone is responsible for the male sex drive" n14041256 oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency n14041508 hypoxia resulting from a decreased concentration of hemoglobin n14041631 hypoxia resulting from defective oxygenation of the blood in the lungs n14041763 hypoxia resulting from slow peripheral circulation (such as follows congestive cardiac failure) n14041940 the physical condition of having the presence of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the circulating blood n14042165 a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal; can result from deep or rapid breathing n14042423 a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas n14042735 a cumulative deficit of oxygen resulting from intense exercise; the deficit must be made up when the body returns to rest n14042914 effects (as nosebleed or nausea) of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues at high altitudes n14043092 nausea and shortness of breath experienced by mountain climbers above ten thousand feet n14043243 severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues n14043458 anoxia resulting from a decreased concentration of hemoglobin n14043579 anoxia resulting from defective oxygenation of the blood in the lungs n14043708 anoxia resulting from slow peripheral circulation (such as follows congestive cardiac failure) n14043882 the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped); "asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture" n14044174 abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer) n14044372 normal body temperature n14044454 subnormal body temperature n14044592 excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea) n14044719 the physiological state of having or consisting of muscle n14044852 any muscular weakness n14044930 an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate n14045141 impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis n14045347 the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children n14045507 the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate n14045835 inability to produce hybrids that are both viable and fertile n14045954 infertility between hybrids n14046038 physiological state in which a woman exhibits symptoms of pregnancy but is not pregnant n14046202 the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus n14046751 an unwanted pregnancy; "he got several girls in trouble" n14046861 technical terms for pregnancy n14047009 the number of the pregnancy that a woman is in; "in her third pregnancy a woman is said to be gravida three" n14047171 (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered; "the parity of the mother must be considered"; "a bipara is a woman who has given birth to two children" n14047440 ectopic pregnancy in the abdominal cavity n14047547 ectopic pregnancy in the ovary n14047641 ectopic pregnancy in a Fallopian tube n14047740 pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus n14048015 pregnancy resulting from normal gestation in the uterus n14048134 the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus n14048309 labor beginning prior to the 37th week of gestation n14048441 concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child; "she was in labor for six hours" n14048847 pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus (instead of the upper part); can cause bleeding late in pregnancy; delivery by cesarean section may be necessary n14049098 the presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle n14049262 an abnormal condition in which a normal opening or tube in the body (as the urethra) is closed or absent n14049420 temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death n14049552 the state of being vitalized and filled with life n14049711 the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease n14050011 a state of robust good health n14050143 a healthy capacity for vigorous activity; "jogging works off my excess energy"; "he seemed full of vim and vigor" n14050434 energetic vitality; "her creative juices were flowing" n14050559 the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health n14050871 a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health n14051056 an alert and refreshed state n14051201 an attractive combination of good health and happiness; "the radiance of her countenance" n14051381 the state of being vigorous and robust n14051494 the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring n14051728 the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse n14051917 a physical condition that is caused by disease n14052046 a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain n14052403 a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time" n14053384 disorder showing symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified n14053558 disorder caused by a detectable physiological or structural change in an organ n14053717 an abnormal or physiologically unbalanced state of the body n14053850 any abnormal condition of the blood n14053965 the condition in which the upper teeth do not touch the lower teeth when biting n14054102 a disorder of pregnancy in which the placenta prematurely separates from the wall of the uterus n14054262 an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice; often associated with severe anemias and cancer of the stomach n14054465 a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed n14054642 absence of gastric juices (partial or complete) n14054762 any disorder (as sudden confusion or disorientation) in an otherwise normal person that is due to reversible (temporary) impairment of brain tissues (as by head injuries or drugs or infection) n14055052 acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc. n14055408 an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining n14055623 a disorder of the normal eating routine n14055796 a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite n14055977 an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently n14056143 a loss of the ability to recognize objects by handling them n14056280 a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders n14056588 absence of an orgasm in sexual relations n14056685 a disorder of eating in which the person alternates between strong craving for food and aversion to food; characterized by excessive eating followed by periods of fasting or self-induced vomiting n14057001 a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation n14057221 a disorder of the urinary bladder n14057371 a disease of the heart or blood vessels n14057569 a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel; characterized by discomfort and weakness in the hands and fingers and by sensations of tingling, burning or numbness n14057828 a disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose intolerance n14058066 a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin n14058252 a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx) n14058456 a condition in which the vagina is unusually dry n14058563 condition leading to progressive loss of function n14058770 loss of the myelin covering of some nerve fibers resulting in their impaired function n14058934 a disorder in the sense of touch n14059021 a disorder in the sense of smell n14059143 condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful n14059252 painful or difficult urination n14059336 any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition n14059481 defective bone development; usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism n14059663 loss of ability to function normally; "kidney failure" n14059825 an ill-defined state of irritability and distress n14059928 a disorder of the glands of the body n14060256 a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement n14060417 a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally n14060575 a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon n14060688 a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills n14060929 (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally n14061097 (dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth n14061263 (psychiatry) a psychological disorder characterized by somatic delusions that you are too fat despite being emaciated n14061462 the state of having cells n14061599 the state of having abnormally many cells n14061703 the state of having abnormally few cells n14061805 impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism n14062332 the condition of being folded inward or sheathed n14062490 chronic ill health n14062565 gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gall bladder n14062725 being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) n14063089 a temporary cessation of vital functions with loss of consciousness resembling death; usually resulting from asphyxia n14063290 suspended animation in organisms during periods of extreme drought from which they revive when moisture returns n14063475 a state in which an animal's metabolic activities come to a reversible standstill n14063633 the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions n14063877 distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity n14064044 dilatation or distension of a hollow organ n14064186 dilatation of a lymph vessel n14064296 abnormal enlargement of the air sacs in the lungs n14064408 an addiction to a drug (especially a narcotic drug) n14064644 habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms n14064984 an addiction to cocaine n14065071 an addiction to heroin n14065156 an addiction to caffein n14065243 an addiction to nicotine n14065332 a fit of shivering or shaking n14065412 the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage; "his roots in Texas go back a long way"; "he went back to Sweden to search for his roots"; "his music has African roots" n14065693 a disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma n14065903 inability to urinate n14066005 severe illness requiring prolonged hospitalization or recovery; usually involves high costs for hospitals and doctors and medicines n14066203 an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men" n14066492 a mental or physical breakdown n14066661 a severe or incapacitating emotional disorder n14066806 an emotional disorder that leaves you exhausted and unable to work n14066959 nervous breakdown (not in technical use) n14067076 (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor; "loss of blood is an important cause of shock" n14067481 shock caused by cardiac arrest n14067575 shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss n14067681 shock caused by obstruction of blood flow n14067786 shock caused by poor distribution of the blood flow n14067902 a severe and rapid and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reaction to a substance (especially a vaccine or penicillin or shellfish or insect venom) to which the organism has become sensitized by previous exposure n14068177 hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma n14068344 pain resulting from rapid change in pressure n14068528 a pathological condition resulting from an excessive intake of fluorine (usually from drinking water) n14068685 illness caused by poisonous or contaminated food n14068894 food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly n14069057 toxic condition caused by eating certain species of mushrooms (especially Amanita species) n14069212 a disturbance in the synthesis of immunoglobulins; proteins having antibody activity increase greatly in the blood n14069383 repetitive nonmeaningful speech (especially that associated with a trance state or religious fervor) n14069541 a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines n14069747 a kind of food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium n14069895 toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system n14070055 symptom of chronic lead poisoning and associated with obstinate constipation n14070206 a trancelike state with loss of voluntary motion and failure to react to stimuli n14070360 an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning n14071235 a disease characterized by impairment of neuromuscular junctions n14071419 any disease of the blood vessels or lymph ducts n14071559 disease especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs n14071758 the presence of acanthocytes in the blood stream (as in abetalipoproteinemia) n14071896 an acute blood disorder (often caused by radiation or drug therapy) characterized by severe reduction in granulocytes n14072126 an abnormally low level of albumin in the blood serum n14072239 a disease characterized by congestion and enlargement of the spleen; accompanied by anemia or cirrhosis n14072423 a disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia n14072625 a form of anthrax infection that begins as papule that becomes a vesicle and breaks with a discharge of toxins; symptoms of septicemia are severe with vomiting and high fever and profuse sweating; the infection is often fatal n14072934 a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse n14073331 any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells n14073505 hemorrhagic fever with neurological signs; caused by the Junin virus n14073647 severe and often fatal malaria characterized by kidney damage resulting in dark urine n14073795 severe form of malaria occurring in tropical regions n14073906 a disease thought to be transmitted to humans by a scratch from a cat n14074041 any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease; "bed sores are a common complication in cases of paralysis" n14074267 an ill-defined bodily ailment; "he said he had the crud and needed a doctor" n14074394 a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location n14074606 a disease of the intestinal tract n14074715 any disease arising from internal dysfunctions of unknown cause n14074877 an inherited disease controlled by a single pair of genes n14075199 an inherited disease controlled by several genes at once n14075358 incompetence of the gonads (especially in the male with low testosterone); results in deficient development of secondary sex characteristics and (in prepubertal males) a body with long legs and a short trunk n14075660 the state of being a eunuch (either because of lacking testicles or because they failed to develop) n14075838 hypogonadism with anosmia; a congenital sexual disorder that prevents the testicles from maturing at puberty n14076011 inability of a bodily valve to close completely n14076126 inability of a part or organ to function properly n14076270 an acute disease of young children characterized by a rash and swollen lymph nodes and fever; of unknown cause n14076479 any epidemic disease with a high death rate n14076667 a degenerative state of the cell nucleus n14076809 the state of being hyaline or having become hyaline; "the patient's arterioles showed marked hyalinization" n14076992 excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis) n14077269 inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood n14077454 excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone) n14077693 the state of having become filled with vacuoles n14077830 an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever n14078120 a disease (common in India and around the Mediterranean area) caused by a rickettsia that is transmitted to humans by a reddish brown tick (ixodid) that lives on dogs and other mammals n14078421 a disease of the inner ear characterized by episodes of dizziness and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss (usually unilateral) n14078613 caused by consuming milk from cattle suffering from trembles n14078733 any disease that shows symptoms characteristic of another disease n14078871 a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions n14079156 a disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue of hip and thigh muscles and an aching back; caused by antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junctions n14079493 disease or disability resulting from conditions of employment (usually from long exposure to a noxious substance or from continuous repetition of certain acts) n14079740 separation of a nail from its normal attachment to the nail bed n14079861 any disease or disorder of the nails n14079971 a disease of bone occurring in the middle aged and elderly; excessive bone destruction sometimes leading to bone pain and fractures and skeletal deformities n14080210 any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues n14080352 a progressive disease of connective tissue that is characterized by nodules along arteries; nodules may block the artery and result in inadequate circulation to the particular area n14080622 a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth n14080836 chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets n14081025 pus pocket formation around a tooth n14081124 wasting of the bony socket n14081216 inflammation of the gums n14081297 recession of the gums n14081375 a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition; "an attack of diarrhea" n14081665 a sudden acute episode of intense anxiety and feelings of panic n14081789 a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms; "a colitis flare"; "infection can cause a lupus flare" n14081941 a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; "he suffered an epileptic seizure" n14082186 a slight attack of illness; "he has a touch of rheumatism" n14082303 a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain n14082595 violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles n14082788 a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter" n14082984 an attack of hysteria n14083061 convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations n14083200 convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness n14083368 a seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body n14083559 a seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching; "the girl was frightened by her first petit mal" n14083790 (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness n14084291 a psychiatric disorder usually noted during early school years; characterized by impaired social relations and by repetitive patterns of behavior n14084502 a disorder or defect of metabolism n14084709 a rare recessive metabolic anomaly marked by ochronosis and the presence of alkapton in the urine n14084880 a disorder of the nervous system n14085220 injury to the brain that impairs its functions (especially permanently); can be caused by trauma to the head, infection, hemorrhage, inadequate oxygen, genetic abnormality, etc. n14085474 motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis n14085592 paralysis of the vocal cords resulting in an inability to speak n14085708 any disorder or disease of the brain n14086036 paralysis of the urinary bladder n14086143 a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions n14086528 epilepsy characterized by akinesia n14086626 epilepsy in which the attacks begins with an isolated disturbance of cerebral function (as a twitching of a limb or an illusory sensation or a mental disturbance) n14086924 transitory disturbance in motor or sensory function resulting from abnormal cortical activity n14087096 seizure caused by a sudden profuse hemorrhage n14087208 paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body n14087321 the condition of being protuberant; the condition of bulging out; "the protuberance of his belly" n14087513 epilepsy in which the attacks involve loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking n14087758 focal epilepsy in which the attack usually moves from distal to proximal limb muscles on the same side of the body n14087938 epilepsy characterized by clonus of muscle groups and progressive mental deterioration and genetic origin n14088127 epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities); "she has been suffering from petit mal since childhood" n14088412 the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy n14088758 an absence seizure accompanied by other abnormalities (atonia or automatisms or vasomotor changes) n14088918 an absence seizure without other complications; followed by 3-per-sec brainwave spikes n14089080 a transient impairment of cortical function demonstrable only by 3-per-second brainwave spikes n14089240 reflex epilepsy induced by music n14089339 reflex epilepsy induced by a flickering light n14089450 a convulsive epileptic state caused by a head injury n14089592 epilepsy in which a seizure is induced by whirling or running n14089719 a severe or even fatal form of vaccinia that occurs mainly in persons with an immunological deficiency; characterized by progressive enlargement of the initial lesion n14089974 epilepsy characterized clinically by impairment of consciousness and amnesia for the episode; often involves purposeful movements of the arms and legs and sometimes hallucinations n14090245 a form of epilepsy in which attacks are induced by peripheral stimulation n14090416 focal epilepsy initiated by somatosensory phenomena n14090530 a condition in which there are continuing attacks of epilepsy without intervals of consciousness; can lead to brain damage and death n14090727 epilepsy in which the body is rigid during the seizure n14090842 paralysis of the arm resulting from injury to the brachial plexus (usually during childbirth) n14091018 a frenzy of emotion; as for something unattainable n14091126 inability to make purposeful movements n14091254 inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait n14091525 sclerosis of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord; characterized by muscular weakness and abnormal gait; occurs in children n14091757 nervous disorder of late childhood and early adulthood; characterized by ataxic gait and hesitating or explosive speech and nystagmus n14091965 absence or loss of topognosia; inability to locate correctly a point of touch n14092114 abnormal shortness of fingers and toes n14092247 failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops n14092456 failure of one testes to descend into the scrotum n14092577 abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements n14092704 involuntary rolling of the tongue and twitching of the face or trunk or limbs; often occurs in patients with Parkinsonism who are treated with phenothiazine n14092925 abnormal displacement of any wall that separates two chambers (usually in the nasal cavity) n14093096 abnormal shift in location of the nasal septum; a common condition causing obstruction of the nasal passages and difficulty in breathing and recurrent nosebleeds n14093325 abnormal condition where the heart is located toward the right side of the chest n14093464 congenital abnormality involving the absence of some fingers or toes n14093591 an abnormally downward position of the intestines in the abdominal cavity n14093723 an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part n14093874 an abnormal condition of a fetus; usually discovered during pregnancy and characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm n14094068 a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers n14094350 a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination n14094653 a loss or deficiency of motor control with involuntary spasms caused by permanent brain damage present at birth n14094881 any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs n14095128 a cerebral meningitis with cellular infiltration of the meninges n14095273 weakness or loss of muscle tone resulting from injury or disease of the nerves innervating the muscles n14095439 a form of chorea in which spasms occur mainly when the patient is erect n14095568 chorea occurring chiefly in children and associated with rheumatic fever n14095742 a nervous disorder characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance; popularly attributed to bite of the southern European tarantula or wolf spider n14095948 a loss of the ability to write or to express thoughts in writing because of a brain lesion n14096123 a disorder in which a lesion to the central nervous system leaves you unable to formulate a statement or to express yourself in an organized manner n14096328 loss of the ability to swallow n14096412 partial or total loss of sight without pathology of the eye; caused by disease of optic nerve or retina or brain n14096598 visual impairment without apparent organic pathology n14096724 (ophthalmology) faulty refraction of light rays in the eye as in astigmatism or myopia n14096957 (ophthalmology) the normal refractive condition of the eye in which there is clear focus of light on the retina n14097162 visual defect in which the shape and size of an ocular image differ in the two eyes n14097321 distorted vision in which straight lines appear curved n14097432 absence of the natural lens of the eye (usually resulting from the removal of cataracts) n14097574 inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion n14097893 an impairment in understanding spoken language that is not attributable to hearing loss n14098078 aphasia in which the lesion is assumed to be in the association tracts connecting the various language centers in the brain; patient's have difficulty repeating a sentence just heard n14098347 loss of all ability to communicate n14098458 aphasia in which expression by speech or writing is severely impaired n14098663 inability to name objects or to recognize written or spoken names of objects n14098864 a general term for aphasia that results from lesions outside of Broca's area or Wernicke's area of the cerebral cortex n14099050 inability to perceive written words n14099172 aphasia characterized by fluent but meaningless speech and severe impairment of the ability understand spoken or written words n14099439 impaired ability to learn grade-appropriate mathematics n14099552 impaired ability to learn to write n14099643 impaired ability to learn to read n14099785 an impairment of language (especially speech production) that is usually due to brain damage n14099933 inability to recognize objects by use of the senses n14100092 partial or total loss of articulate speech resulting from lesions of the central nervous system n14100243 inability to recognize or understand the meaning of spoken words n14100370 inability to recognize or interpret objects in the visual field n14100494 rare (usually fatal) brain disease (usually in middle age) caused by an unidentified slow virus; characterized by progressive dementia and gradual loss of muscle control n14100769 closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel) n14100957 a closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs n14101083 occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle) n14101317 obstruction of the circulatory system caused by an air bubble as, e.g., accidentally during surgery or hypodermic injection or as a complication from scuba diving n14101568 serious condition in which fat blocks an artery; fat can enter the blood stream after a long bone is fractured or if adipose tissue is injured or as a result of a fatty liver n14101801 blockage of the pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by a blood clot n14101935 occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus that has broken away from a thrombus n14102075 the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel n14102347 a blood clot in a cerebral artery or vein n14102454 occlusion of a coronary artery caused either by progressive atherosclerosis or by a blood clot n14102631 a heart disease due to an abnormality of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart n14102831 obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus) n14103018 painful thrombosis of the femoral vein in the leg following childbirth n14103180 abnormal enlargement of the liver n14103288 a disease of the heart n14103510 a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater) n14103785 abnormal condition in which an organ is turned inward or inside out (as when the upper part of the uterus is pulled into the cervical canal after childbirth) n14103998 any abnormal position of the organs of the body n14104118 abnormal bulging of the cornea of the eye n14104218 abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia n14104367 low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up n14104522 abnormally low blood pressure n14104645 persistent and pathological high blood pressure for which no specific cause can be found n14104830 increase in blood pressure in the veins of the portal system caused by obstruction in the liver (often associated with alcoholic cirrhosis), causing enlargement of the spleen and collateral veins n14105091 severe hypertension that runs a rapid course and damages the inner linings of the blood vessels and the heart and spleen and kidneys and brain; "malignant hypertension is the most lethal form of hypertension" n14105386 hypertension that is secondary to another disease n14105504 temporary rise in blood pressure in the doctor's office n14105629 progressive wasting of muscle tissues n14105737 thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs n14106025 a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall n14106352 an aneurysm of the aorta n14106456 an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension n14106609 abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve n14106727 abnormal narrowing of the intestine n14106823 abnormal narrowing of the larynx n14106917 abnormal narrowing of the opening into the pulmonary artery from the right ventricle n14107085 narrowing of the pyloric sphincter that blocks the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum n14107249 narrowing of the passages in the nasal cavities n14107374 abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway n14107653 an aneurysm of the carotid artery n14107750 an aneurysm of a cranial artery n14107849 a localized dilation or protrusion on the wall of the left ventricle of the heart (occurring after a myocardial infarction) n14108039 a heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart n14108232 sclerosis of the arterioles n14108324 sclerosis of the arterial walls n14108576 the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosis n14108713 a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries n14108938 a continuous succession of slow, writhing, involuntary movements of the hands and feet and other body parts n14109101 a progressive disease of the central nervous system marked by increasing lack of coordination and advancing to paralysis and death within a year of the appearance of symptoms; thought to have been transmitted by cannibalistic consumption of diseased brain tissue since the disease virtually disappeared when cannibalism was abandoned n14109485 harmful pressure on a nerve (especially in nerves that pass over rigid prominences); causes nerve damage and muscle weakness n14109691 repeated and long-term nerve compression (usually in nerves near joints that are subject to inflammation or swelling) n14109889 a stage of arteriosclerosis involving closure of blood vessels n14110025 accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity n14110146 absence of an enzyme n14110219 transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood n14110411 any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue n14110674 an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart n14110966 a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium) n14111133 a disorder in which the heart muscle is so strong that it does not relax enough to fill with the heart with blood and so has reduced pumping ability n14111355 abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block n14111540 cardiac rhythm characterized by the presence of an extra sound; can indicate a heart abnormality n14111715 cardiopathy resulting from the mitral valve not regulating the flow of blood between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart n14111915 obstruction or narrowing of the mitral valve (as by scarring from rheumatic fever) n14112101 failure of the cardiovascular system to supply adequate amounts of blood to body tissues n14112255 inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions n14112466 heart disease caused by stenosis of the cardiac valves and obstructed blood flow or caused by degeneration and blood regurgitation n14112719 inability to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues n14112855 a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function n14113021 destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle n14113228 a disease affecting the kidneys n14113471 (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally n14113636 inadequate blood flow to the heart muscles; can cause angina pectoris n14113798 an inflammation of the kidney n14113938 kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure n14114186 kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure n14114365 renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes n14114555 inability of the kidneys to excrete wastes and to help maintain the electrolyte balance n14114773 insufficient excretion of wastes by the kidneys n14114886 renal failure associated with burns or other trauma or with acute infection or obstruction of the urinary tract n14115086 renal failure that can result from a variety of systemic disorders n14115245 the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder n14115351 the presence of calculi in the intestines n14115454 renal lithiasis in which calcium deposits form in the renal parenchyma and result in reduced kidney function and blood in the urine n14115648 the presence of kidney stones (calculi) in the kidney n14115799 pathology in which fat accumulates in lipomas in the body n14115914 the formation of stones (calculi) in an internal organ n14116078 nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema n14116321 a disease affecting the liver n14116482 a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism n14116672 yellow discoloration as a result of the accumulation of certain fats (triglycerides) in the liver; can be caused by alcoholic cirrhosis or pregnancy or exposure to certain toxins n14116908 a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin n14117173 a glandular disease or enlargement of glandular tissue (especially of the lymph glands) n14117317 a condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone n14117449 a glandular disorder caused by excessive ACTH resulting in greater than normal functioning of the adrenal gland; characterized by obesity n14117668 a glandular disorder caused by excessive cortisol n14117805 a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst n14118138 diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria; "when doctors say `diabetes' they usually mean `diabetes mellitus'" n14118423 severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic ketoacidosis; diet and insulin injections are required to control the disease n14118936 mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin n14119598 diabetes insipidus caused by a failure of the kidney to respond to normal levels of vasopressin n14119770 a rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys); characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst n14120096 a mild form of diabetes mellitus in which there are no overt symptoms but there are abnormal responses to some diagnostic procedures n14120310 recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs n14120614 swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues in the affected areas n14120767 an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones n14121058 exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs n14121276 an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones n14121500 hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration n14121667 severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting n14121804 an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism n14122053 a disease that can be communicated from one person to another n14122235 any disease easily transmitted by contact n14122497 an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease n14122670 influenza caused by the Asian virus that was first isolated in 1957 n14122813 an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of swine caused by the orthomyxovirus thought to be the same virus that caused the 1918 influenza pandemic n14123044 an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children n14123259 a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester n14123510 acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing n14123759 a viral disease of infants and young children; characterized by abrupt high fever and mild sore throat; a few days later there is a faint pinkish rash that lasts for a few hours to a few days n14124070 an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash n14124232 a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks n14124423 a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars n14124688 a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus n14124931 an acute communicable infection of the respiratory tract and mouth marked by ulceration of the mucous membrane n14125159 any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces n14125333 a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin n14125466 infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches n14125774 fungal infection attacking moist parts of the body n14125881 ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid n14126078 fungal infection of the feet n14126181 fungal infection of the face and neck n14126293 fungal infection of the scalp characterized by bald patches n14126412 fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin n14126519 fungal infection of the groin (most common in men) n14126660 the state of being blind or lacking sight n14126908 vision that is 20/200 or worse in both eyes (20/200 vision is the ability to see at 20 feet what a normal eye can see at 200 feet) n14127100 fungal infection of the nails (especially toenails) n14127211 a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact n14127782 a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles n14128029 infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache n14128331 a rare immunological disorder characterized by the virtual absence of gamma globulin in the blood and consequent susceptibility to infection n14128536 reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen n14128650 an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection n14128812 a congenital disease affecting T cells that can result from a mutation in any one of several different genes; children with it are susceptible to infectious disease; if untreated it is lethal within the first year or two of life n14129223 SCID resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for adenosine deaminase n14129351 SCID in male children resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for a protein on the surface of T cells that allows them to develop a growth factor receptor n14129579 an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food n14129784 an infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by rash and aching head and joints n14129999 an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea n14130166 any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people n14130354 inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin n14130518 hepatitis caused by a virus n14130661 an acute but benign form of viral hepatitis caused by an RNA virus that does not persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by ingesting food or drink that is contaminated with fecal matter n14130942 an acute (sometimes fatal) form of viral hepatitis caused by a DNA virus that tends to persist in the blood serum and is transmitted by sexual contact or by transfusion or by ingestion of contaminated blood or other bodily fluids n14131247 a severe form of hepatitis n14131353 a viral hepatitis clinically indistinguishable from hepatitis B but caused by a single-stranded RNA virus; usually transmitted by parenteral means (as injection of an illicit drug or blood transfusion or exposure to blood or blood products) n14131651 malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort n14131950 viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane n14132102 an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes n14132375 caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) n14132524 an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area n14132829 eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia n14132975 an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body n14133159 a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact n14133543 a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra n14133750 a venereal disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Calymmatobacterium; characterized by a pimply rash of the skin in the genital and groin region n14133985 a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) n14134351 the first stage; characterized by a chancre at the site of infection n14134482 the second stage; characterized by eruptions of the skin and mucous membrane n14134623 the third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver n14134819 syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence n14135065 syphilis of the central nervous system n14135181 wasting of the body during a chronic disease n14135277 an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing n14135623 a severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa n14135956 an acute contagious viral disease of central western Africa; characterized by fever and inflammation and muscular pains and difficulty swallowing; can be used as a bioweapon n14136187 chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae n14136544 leprosy characterized by tumors in the skin and cutaneous nerves n14136674 a very serious form of leprosy characterized by lesions that spread over much of the body and affecting many systems of the body n14136868 an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow n14137066 an infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms n14137408 a form of viral meningitis caused by a virus carried by the common house mouse n14137561 infectious disease caused by a species of chlamydia bacterium; transmitted by sexual contact; characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin n14137829 infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea n14138178 an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands n14138364 meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal n14138538 any of a variety of infectious intestinal diseases resembling typhoid fever n14138691 a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal n14139015 the most common form of the plague in humans; characterized by chills, prostration, delirium and the formation of buboes in the armpits and groin; does not spread from person to person n14139333 a mild form of bubonic plague n14139462 the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe n14139661 a rapidly progressive and frequently fatal form of the plague that can spread through the air from person to person; characterized by lung involvement with chill, bloody expectoration and high fever n14139959 an especially dangerous and generally fatal form of the plague in which infecting organisms invade the bloodstream; does not spread from person to person n14140176 an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord n14140391 TB of the spine with destruction of vertebrae resulting in curvature of the spine n14140533 either of two infectious diseases transmitted to humans by the bite of a rat or mouse; characterized by fever and headache and nausea and skin eruptions n14140781 infectious disease caused by ticks or mites or body lice infected with rickettsial bacteria n14141062 rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever n14141238 acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash n14141490 any of several severe febrile diseases characterized by skin rashes or spots on the skin n14141656 caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks n14141821 an acute disease resembling influenza n14141912 mild infectious rickettsial disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Rickettsia transmitted to humans by the bite a mite that lives on rodents; characterized by chills and fever and headache and skin lesions that resemble chickenpox n14142207 marked by pain in muscles and joints and transmitted by lice n14142326 transmitted by larval mites and widespread in Asia n14142459 marked by recurring high fever and transmitted by the bite of infected lice or ticks; characterized by episodes of high fever and chills and headache and muscle pain and nausea that recur every week or ten days for several months n14142768 a severe disease chiefly of children and characterized by painful inflammation of the joints and frequently damage to the heart valves n14142983 heart disease caused by recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever; characterized by changes in the myocardium or scarring of the heart valves that reduce the power of the heart to pump blood n14143239 epidemic in the 15th and 16th centuries and characterized by profuse sweating and high mortality n14143415 infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages) n14143818 acute tuberculosis characterized by the appearance of tiny tubercles on one or more organs of the body (presumably resulting from tubercle bacilli being spread in the bloodstream) n14144064 involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body n14144247 a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands n14144416 serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water n14144626 a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane n14144761 an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions n14144960 caused by a flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito n14145095 a disease affecting the respiratory system n14145501 a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs); "will they never find a cure for the common cold?" n14145759 a common cold affecting the nasal passages and resulting in congestion and sneezing and headache n14145911 respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin n14146128 a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment n14146273 inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes n14146459 inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles n14146571 a form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow n14146774 a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers n14147014 an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules n14147212 a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system n14147380 an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age n14147627 respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants n14147964 an acute respiratory disease marked by high fever and coughing; caused by mycoplasma; primarily affecting children and young adults n14148231 pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles n14148411 lobar pneumonia involving both lungs n14148510 chronic lung disease affecting the interstitial tissue of the lungs n14148646 pneumonia affecting one or more lobes of the lung; commonly due to streptococcal infection n14148834 acute (sometimes fatal) lobar pneumonia caused by bacteria of a kind first recognized after an outbreak of the disease at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976; characterized by fever and muscle and chest pain and headache and chills and a dry cough n14149167 pneumonia caused by bacteria of the genus pneumococcus n14149290 pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims) n14149536 abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis) n14149773 an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmitted to humans from infected birds n14149963 chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles n14150210 lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust n14150363 lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles n14150470 fibrosis of the lung caused by iron dust; occurs among welders and other metal workers n14150612 a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate n14150740 an acute lung disease of the newborn (especially the premature newborn); lungs cannot expand because of a wetting agent is lacking; characterized by rapid shallow breathing and cyanosis and the formation of a glassy hyaline membrane over the alveoli n14151139 a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically n14151884 a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels n14152169 a congenital absence of eyelids (partial or complete) n14152279 the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair n14152492 an abnormally large braincase n14152617 a defect in brain development resulting in small or missing brain hemispheres n14152803 congenital absence of fingers and/or toes n14152924 congenital absence of the uterus n14153010 genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue n14153285 visual impairment in which an object is seen as two objects; "diplopia often disappears when one eye is covered" n14153468 a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethra is on the upper surface of the penis n14153616 a deficiency of color vision in which the person can match any given hue by mixing only two other wavelengths of light (as opposed to the three wavelengths needed by people with normal color vision) n14153982 confusion of red and green n14154168 dichromacy characterized by a lowered sensitivity to green light resulting in an inability to distinguish green and purplish-red n14154421 dichromacy characterized by lowered sensitivity to long wavelengths of light resulting in an inability to distinguish red and purplish blue n14154669 confusion of yellow and blue n14154832 a form of dichromacy characterized by lowered sensitivity to yellow light; so rare that its existence has been questioned n14155031 rare form of dichromacy characterized by a lowered sensitivity to blue light resulting in an inability to distinguish blue and yellow n14155274 complete color blindness; colors can be differentiated only on the basis of brightness n14155506 the most common congenital disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; no cure is known n14155834 any of a number of diseases in which an inherited defect (usually a missing or inadequate enzyme) results in an abnormality of metabolism n14156134 a genetic disease (autosomal recessive) in which an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose is deficient or absent; typically develops shortly after birth n14156345 a rare chronic disorder of lipid metabolism of genetic origin n14156488 congenital condition in which the colon does not have the normal network of nerves; there is little urge to defecate so the feces accumulate and cause megacolon n14156740 a pattern of symptoms occurring as a result of damage to nerves in the cervical region of the spine (drooping eyelids and constricted pupils and absence of facial sweating) n14156976 hereditary disease; develops in adulthood and ends in dementia n14157163 hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation n14157527 any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues n14157782 hereditary condition in which certain anesthetics (e.g., halothane) cause high body temperatures and muscle rigidity n14157967 an autosomal dominant disease characterized by elongated bones (especially of limbs and digits) and abnormalities of the eyes and circulatory system n14158179 autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities n14158424 autosomal dominant disorder of connective tissue characterized by brittle bones that fracture easily n14158594 a genetic disorder characterized by high levels of beta-lipoproteins and cholesterol; can lead to atherosclerosis at an early age n14158812 a hereditary disorder characterized by low levels of beta-lipoproteins and lipids and cholesterol n14158997 any of several congenital diseases in which the skin is dry and scaly like a fish n14159153 a congenital defect in which the top of the head is depressed (concave instead of convex) n14159318 a congenital defect in which one or more toes or fingers are abnormally positioned n14159459 a congenital disorder characterized by an abnormally large tongue; often seen in cases of Down's syndrome n14159623 a congenital disorder caused by having an extra 21st chromosome; results in a flat face and short stature and mental retardation n14159887 an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odor characteristic of maple syrup; if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood n14160179 an inherited disease in which abnormal amounts of glycogen accumulate in skeletal muscle; results in weakness and cramping n14160365 any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles n14160665 congenital condition in which some fingers or toes are missing n14160786 congenital condition in which some of the teeth are missing n14160903 hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness n14161075 a form of muscular dystrophy that sets in in adolescence or adulthood and progresses slowly but will affect all voluntary muscles; characterized by generalized weakness and muscle wasting that affects limb and trunk muscles first; similar to Duchenne's muscular dystrophy but less severe; inheritance is X-linked recessive (carried by females but affecting only males) n14161515 a form of muscular dystrophy that sets in between 40 and 60 years of age and is characterized by weakness and wasting of the muscles of the hands and forearms and lower legs; inheritance is autosomal dominant n14161795 the most common form of muscular dystrophy; inheritance is X-linked recessive (carried by females but affecting only males) n14162025 a disease caused by a dominant mutant gene on an autosome n14162275 a disease caused by the presence of two recessive mutant genes on an autosome n14162563 an autosomal recessive form of muscular dystrophy that appears anywhere from late childhood to middle age; characterized by progressive muscular weakness beginning either in the shoulder or pelvic girdle; usually progresses slowly with cardiopulmonary complications in the later stages n14162943 an inborn error of metabolism in which the lack of certain enzymes leads to an inability to metabolize the amino acid lysine; characterized by muscular weakness and mental retardation n14163182 a severe form of muscular dystrophy marked by generalized weakness and muscular wasting that affects the face and feet and hands and neck; difficult speech and difficulty with the hands that spreads to the arms and shoulders and legs and hips; the onset can be any time from birth to middle age and the progression is slow; inheritance is autosomal dominant n14163676 a form of muscular dystrophy that usually begins between early adulthood and middle age and first affects muscles of the eyelid and throat; progresses slowly with swallowing problems common as the disease progresses; inheritance is autosomal dominant n14164007 a disorder of lipid metabolism that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait n14164190 a congenital abnormality of the skull; the top of the skull assumes a cone shape n14164341 anemia characterized by pancytopenia resulting from failure of the bone marrow; can be caused by neoplasm or by toxic exposure n14164548 severe anemia in newborn babies; the result of Rh incompatibility between maternal and fetal blood; typically occurs when the child of an Rh-negative mother inherits Rh-positive blood from the father; can be diagnosed before birth by amniocentesis n14164866 a rare congenital anemia characterized by pancytopenia and hypoplasia of the bone marrow n14165081 anemia resulting from eating fava beans; victims have an inherited blood abnormality and enzyme deficiency n14165240 anemia resulting from destruction of erythrocytes n14165373 anemia characterized by an increase in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin n14165544 anemia characterized by a decrease in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin n14165730 anemia resulting from inadequately functioning bone marrow; can develop into aplastic anemia n14165909 a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding n14166118 local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism n14166358 the most common kind of stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain (as from a clot blocking a blood vessel) n14166589 brief episode in which the brain gets insufficient blood supply; symptoms depend on the site of the blockage n14166775 iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin n14166968 anemia in which the average size of erythrocytes is larger than normal n14167123 anemia in which the average size of erythrocytes is smaller than normal n14167298 a condition in which parasites are present in the blood n14167426 a chronic progressive anemia of older adults; thought to result from a lack of intrinsic factor (a substance secreted by the stomach that is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12) n14167773 anemia characterized by many large immature and dysfunctional red blood cells (megaloblasts) in the bone marrow; associated with pernicious anemia n14168010 pernicious anemia in which the various formed elements in the blood are changed n14168176 any of various anemic conditions that are not successfully treated by any means other than blood transfusions (and that are not associated with another primary disease) n14168447 refractory anemia characterized by sideroblasts in the bone marrow n14168653 a deficiency of iron; results from inadequate iron in the diet or from hemorrhage n14168792 a congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks; characterized by abnormal blood cells having a crescent shape n14169128 a congenital progressive disorder of lipid metabolism having an onset at age 5 and characterized by blindness and dementia and early death n14169364 a hereditary disorder of lipid metabolism occurring most frequently in individuals of Jewish descent in eastern Europe; accumulation of lipids in nervous tissue results in death in early childhood n14169717 a rare autosomal recessive disease in which the platelets do not produce clots in the normal way and hemorrhage results n14169897 autosomal recessive defect in tyrosine metabolism resulting in liver and kidney disturbances and mental retardation n14170070 autosomal recessive disease in which the degeneration of spinal nerve cells and brain nerve cells leads to atrophy of skeletal muscles and flaccid paralysis; death usually occurs in early childhood n14170337 congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son n14170623 the absence of fibrinogen in the plasma leading to prolonged bleeding n14170772 hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men n14170987 a clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX n14171176 a form of hemophilia discovered by Erik von Willebrand; a genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; characterized by a deficiency of the coagulation factor and by mucosal bleeding n14171492 a rare congenital disorder of blood coagulation in which no fibrinogen is found in the blood plasma n14171682 a disease characterized by inflammation n14172005 inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis n14172217 often fatal form of gastroenteritis occurring in children; not true cholera but having similar symptoms n14172383 severe gastroenteritis of unknown etiology; characterized by severe colic and vomiting and diarrhea n14172558 inflammation of the female pelvic organs (especially the Fallopian tubes) caused by infection by any of several microorganisms (chiefly gonococci and chlamydia); symptoms are abdominal pain and fever and foul-smelling vaginal discharge n14172873 a collection of pus in a body cavity (especially in the lung cavity) n14173013 inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer) n14173175 a collection of pus in the lung cavity n14173295 pleurisy and pneumonia n14173397 inflammation of the renal pelvis n14173484 inflammation of the fauces and pharynx n14173625 any disease of the throat or fauces marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain n14173823 a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis n14174011 a disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing n14174208 abnormal downward or back placement of the tongue n14174316 excessive movement; especially excessive motility of the gastrointestinal tract n14174455 a slight illness n14174549 the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms n14175165 infection by a disease-causing ameba n14175313 inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea n14175579 a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia n14175727 infestation with the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica; liver damage sometimes occurs; related to liver rot n14175903 infestation with the large intestinal fluke Fasciolopsis buski; common in eastern Asia n14176051 a painful and debilitating infestation contracted by drinking stagnant water contaminated with Guinea worm larvae that can mature inside a human's abdomen until the worm emerges through a painful blister in the person's skin n14176372 an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by the pinworm Enterobius vermicularis; occurs especially in children n14176570 a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail n14176715 bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere n14176895 an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus n14177210 infection of the intestines with protozoa found in contaminated food and water; characterized by diarrhea and nausea and flatulence and abdominal discomfort n14177423 a group of illnesses caused by a viral infection (usually restricted to a specific geographic area); fever and gastrointestinal symptoms are followed by capillary hemorrhage n14177848 a viral infection (usually in children) marked by sore throat and fever and papules in the mouth and throat and headache and abdominal pain; usually subsides in a short time n14178077 sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies n14178326 an infection that is acquired at a hospital or other healthcare facility n14178482 any infection caused by a microorganism that does not normally cause disease in humans; occurs in persons with abnormally functioning immune systems (as AIDS patients or transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs) n14178794 infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe n14178913 any infection caused by a protozoan n14179104 any infection of the respiratory tract n14179276 infection of the lower respiratory tract n14179390 an infection common in Arab states caused by a bunyavirus; transmitted by a tick that thrives on sheep n14179569 an infection common in Africa caused by a bunyavirus; transmitted by mosquitoes or by handling infected animals n14179744 infection by the human immunodeficiency virus n14179839 pneumonia caused by a virus n14179946 a respiratory disease of unknown etiology that apparently originated in mainland China in 2003; characterized by fever and coughing or difficulty breathing or hypoxia; can be fatal n14180213 infection of the upper respiratory tract n14180327 a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch" n14180565 an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected n14180848 the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues n14181049 leishmaniasis of the viscera n14181187 leishmaniasis of the skin; characterized by ulcerative skin lesions n14181409 a form of leishmaniasis endemic in Mexico and Central American and South America; sores are limited to the skin and mucosa n14181713 an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans) n14181948 fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing) n14182103 a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East n14182242 fungal infection of the cornea n14182332 any fungal infection caused by fungi of the Phycomycetes group n14182453 a chronic fungal infection of the skin and lymph nodes n14182568 candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults n14182697 a central point or locus of an infection in an organism; "the focus of infection" n14182871 an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs n14183065 an open skin infection n14183210 a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus n14183337 a boil or abscess on the gums n14183420 an inflammatory swelling or sore n14183522 inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture n14183692 ulcerated chilblain on the heel n14183774 an infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus n14183926 abnormal formation of cartilage from other tissues; observed in some Asians n14184067 a small hard painless nodule at the site of entry of a pathogen (as syphilis) n14184254 a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus n14184390 a skin sore caused by chafing n14184506 sore on a horseback rider chafed by a saddle n14184608 an acute infection of the intestine by shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains n14184801 an infection with staphylococcus bacteria; usually marked by abscess formation n14184986 an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus n14185219 an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid n14185353 infection that occurs while you are being treated for another infection n14185503 secondary infection caused by an opportunistic infection n14185620 intestinal infection by a species of parasitic tapeworm; usually the result of eating inadequately cooked meat or fish n14185803 an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages n14186046 infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus n14186256 infection of the vagina n14186340 infection by a virus that is pathogenic to humans n14186541 inflammation of a joint or joints n14186738 a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint n14187229 autoantibody that is usually present in the serum of people with rheumatoid arthritis n14187378 any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues n14187869 a form of rheumatoid arthritis usually affecting fingers and toes and associated with psoriasis n14188030 a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects children; large joints become inflamed and bone growth may be retarded n14188238 chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age n14188467 abnormal hardening or eburnation of bone n14188568 swelling of the bursa in the knee (due to trauma or excessive kneeling) n14188702 inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters n14188804 a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints n14189065 arthritis that affects one or more of the intervertebral joints in the spine n14189204 a disease or disorder of the blood n14189837 invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection n14190132 blood poisoning caused by putrefactive bacteria; results from eating putrefied matter n14190284 illness that can occur to persons exposed to ozone in high-altitude aircraft; characterized by sleepiness and headache and chest pains and itchiness n14190493 serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon n14190736 septicemia caused by pus-forming bacteria being released from an abscess n14190907 blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood n14191037 an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine n14191284 a toxic condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy n14191442 abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated n14191646 a decrease in the number of eosinophils in the blood n14191756 a blood disease characterized by the abnormal presence of erythroblasts in the blood n14191903 presence of excessive hemoglobin in the blood plasma n14192034 a blood disease characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobins in the blood n14192199 coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs n14192376 inflammatory histiocytosis associated with disturbance of cholesterol metabolism; occurs chiefly in young children and is characterized by cystic defects of the skull and diabetes insipidus n14192672 the form of ratbite fever occurring in the United States n14192790 a blood disease characterized by an abnormal multiplication of macrophages n14192942 an abnormality during pregnancy; chorionic villi around the fetus degenerate and form clusters of fluid-filled sacs; usually associated with the death of the fetus n14193202 an abnormality of pregnancy; accumulation of excess amniotic fluid n14193325 hydrarthrosis affecting the knee n14193421 blood disorder in which there is excess fluid volume compared with the cell volume of the blood n14193571 disorder in which serous fluid accumulates in a body sac (especially in the scrotum) n14193711 a disorder of lipid metabolism; abnormal levels of certain fats accumulate in the body n14193925 presence of excess lipids in the blood n14194183 a disorder in which a lack of certain enzymes makes it impossible to digest the amino acid lysine n14194345 the condition of a host bacterium that has incorporated a phage into its own genetic material; "when a phage infects a bacterium it can either destroy its host or be incorporated in the host genome in a state of lysogeny" n14194690 a low level of prothrombin (factor II) in the circulating blood; results in long clotting time and poor clot formation and sometimes excessive bleeding; can result from vitamin K deficiency n14194942 a blood disorder consisting of an increase in the volume of circulating blood n14195112 a blood disorder consisting of a decrease in the volume of circulating blood n14195315 a deficiency of red blood cells n14195715 an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin n14195939 a fatal form of homozygous thalassemia (inherited from both parents) in which there is no hemoglobin; skeletal deformations; heart and spleen and liver enlarged n14196221 an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia) n14196405 an abnormal lowering of the white blood cell count n14196543 leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte) n14196722 neutropenia that occurs periodically n14196823 an abnormally small number of lymphocytes in the circulating blood n14196965 an abnormal increase in the number of lymphocytes in the circulating blood n14197099 a blood disorder characterized by the presence of microcytes (abnormally small red blood cells) in the blood; often associated with anemia n14197315 a disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood n14197468 any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding n14197628 purpura resulting from a defect in the capillaries caused by bacteria or drugs n14197780 the primary form of thrombocytopenia (rather than a shortage of platelets caused by other conditions such as tuberculosis or chemical suppression of bone marrow etc.) n14198019 a blood disease characterized by an abnormally small number of platelets in the blood n14198200 any disease caused by a lack of an essential nutrient (as a vitamin or mineral) n14198380 the presence of one or more cysts in a breast n14198576 any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins n14198829 an abnormal condition resulting from taking vitamins excessively; can be serious for vitamins A or D or K n14198997 an abnormal condition in males in which the urethra opens on the under surface of the penis n14199146 abnormal condition in which an eye cannot close completely n14199264 avitaminosis caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) n14199389 the endemic form of beriberi n14199477 abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet n14199700 a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods n14199934 severe malnutrition in children resulting from a diet excessively high in carbohydrates and low in protein n14200098 extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders n14200301 any abnormality of mental function n14200418 condition in which both eyes are abnormally small but otherwise normal n14200548 mental abnormality resulting from disturbance of the structure or function of the brain n14200704 a deficiency caused by inadequate zinc in the diet or by liver disease or cystic fibrosis or other diseases n14200873 a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments n14201311 childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus n14201520 a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) n14201682 a cystic tumor (usually benign) with a wall lined with epithelium and a cavity containing other material n14201845 a cystic tumor containing milk or a milky substance (especially in the mammary glands) n14201989 a cyst containing blood n14202119 cyst filled with liquid; forms as a result of infestation by tapeworm larvae (as in echinococcosis) n14202272 a cyst that forms in the nabothian glands of the uterine cervix n14202417 a cystic tumor (usually benign) of the ovary n14202520 a small sebaceous cyst of the eyelid resulting when a Meibomian gland is blocked n14202673 a cyst on the underside of the tongue n14202763 a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked n14202996 a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure n14203269 a minor nonspecific ailment n14203346 the state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle n14203605 motion sickness experienced while traveling by air (especially during turbulence) n14203813 motion sickness experienced while traveling in a car n14203942 motion sickness experienced while traveling on water n14204095 collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat n14204253 a condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes n14204441 prostration characterized by cold and clammy skin and low blood pressure n14204586 sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat n14204763 the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea n14204950 any deviation from a healthy or normal condition n14206224 abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen n14206375 an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures n14206477 adhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea resulting from trauma or eye surgery or as a complication of glaucoma or cataract; can lead to blindness n14206722 adhesion between the iris and the cornea n14206826 adhesion between the iris and the lens n14206929 pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints n14207256 inherited form of hemochromatosis n14207388 hemochromatosis resulting from repeated transfusions or from excessive intake of foods containing iron n14207561 localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply n14207711 the presence of macrocytes in the blood n14207809 development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ n14207978 fibrosis of the bone marrow n14208065 a state of abnormal softening of tissue n14208176 abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D n14208342 any pathology of the breast n14208438 any pathology of the peripheral nerves n14208587 a form of neuropathy that can begin between childhood and young adulthood; characterized by weakness and atrophy of the muscles of the hands and lower legs; progression is slow and individuals affected can have a normal life span; inheritance is X-linked recessive or X-linked dominant n14208988 any neuropathy of a single nerve trunk n14209087 pathology of several individual nerve trunks n14209201 any pathology of the muscles that is not attributable to nerve dysfunction n14209348 myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals n14209635 myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling; progression and severity vary among individuals n14209836 myositis characterized by weakness of limb muscles (especially the thighs and wrists and fingers); sometimes involves swallowing muscles; onset after 50 and slowly progressive; seen more often in men than in women n14210119 an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated n14210354 abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women n14210564 condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal n14210716 abnormal loss of mineral salts (especially from bone) n14210888 discharge of pus n14210971 accumulation in the blood of nitrogenous waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine n14211212 excess of urea in the urine n14211294 any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part n14211440 a swelling that is the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis n14211609 a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue n14211985 a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract n14212126 a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients) n14212303 infectious venereal ulcer n14212402 an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract n14212579 a peptic ulcer of the duodenum n14212670 a peptic ulcer of the stomach n14212759 an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth) n14212941 a cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone n14213044 acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children n14213199 a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health n14213328 (medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal; "curvature of the spine" n14213512 an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed n14213867 deformity in which part of the brain protrudes through the skull n14214001 a deformity of the foot characterized by an abnormally high arch and hyperextension of the toes which gives the foot the appearance of a claw n14214209 a deformity in which the space between the third and fourth toes extends up into the foot n14214355 a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip n14214486 a congenital fissure of the hard palate n14214584 congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes n14214819 deformity of the foot in which the foot is twisted outward n14214938 talipes in which the toes are pointed downward n14215046 talipes in which the toes are pointed upward and the person walks on the heel of the foot n14215199 abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by rickets n14215331 any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting n14215908 a disease of alders caused by the woolly alder aphid (a plant louse) n14216054 a disease of apple trees n14216152 a disease of beet plants n14216234 a disease of tea plants n14216318 a disease of Scotch pines n14216404 a disease affecting the canes of various bush fruits (e.g., raspberries or currants) n14216546 a fungous leaf spot disease of the celery plant n14216653 a disease of American chestnut trees n14216793 a blight affecting the coffee plant n14216888 a disease affecting the trunks of pear and apple trees n14217002 a disease blackening the leaves of pear and apple trees n14217147 a phase of fire blight in which cankers appear n14217253 a blight of bean plants n14217360 a blight affecting the leaves of oats and other grasses n14217473 a blight of the heads of cereals n14217581 a disease of the heads of wheat plants n14217676 blight in which symptoms appear late in the growing season especially a disease of solanaceous plants caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans n14217897 any blight causing a browning and falling of the leaves of a plant n14218057 any plant disease localized in the foliage n14218158 a disease of conifers causing the needles to fall n14218293 a black plant louse that lives on oaks and dogwoods n14218401 a disease of trees bearing drupes n14218493 a blight of potatoes n14218637 a disease of tea plants n14218717 a disease of spinach plants n14218805 a disease of raspberries n14218887 a fungous blight attacking the stems of plants n14218991 a disease of oats n14219068 a disease of tropical woody plants (cacao or tea or citrus) n14219187 a disease of tomato plants n14219290 a disease of the ends of twigs of woody plants n14219394 a disease of English walnut trees n14219487 a mild viral disease transmitted by the bite of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasii n14219661 a disease affecting the skin n14220308 tuberculosis of the skin; appears first on the face and heals slowly leaving deep scars n14220474 a chronic form of spondylitis primarily in males and marked by impaired mobility of the spine; sometimes leads to ankylosis n14220735 a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose n14220998 autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland; most common in middle-aged women n14221138 a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints) n14221311 an inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or arms n14221601 a breakdown of a cell layer in the epidermis (as in pemphigus) n14221741 an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis) n14221924 a skin disease characterized by dark wartlike patches in the body folds; can be benign or malignant n14222112 an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones n14222352 a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance n14222541 the most common form of acne; usually affects people from puberty to young adulthood n14222685 dermatitis caused exposure to sunlight n14222788 a severe form of dermatitis characterized by atopy n14222918 an allergic contact dermatitis developed around the lips of children who chew bubble gum n14223074 a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy) n14223296 contact dermatitis resulting from contact with plants of the genus Toxicodendron n14223492 dermatitis resulting from contact with the poison ivy plant; "my poison ivy is drying up" n14223638 dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison oak plant n14223752 dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison sumac plant n14223870 a dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infants n14223978 dermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants; supposedly caused by ammonia in the urine in the child's diapers n14224170 a severe dermatitis of herbivorous domestic animals attributable to photosensitivity from eating Saint John's wort n14224341 dermatitis in which localized areas (especially the forearms or back of the neck or outer part of the ankle) itch persistently; cause is unknown n14224547 a sensitization reaction to repeated invasion of the skin by cercariae of schistosomes n14224757 inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters n14225045 disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin (in which there is usually no inflammation) n14225215 allergic eczema caused by flour or other ingredients handled by bakers n14225346 eczema caused by an allergic reaction n14225463 eczema characterized by a feverish condition and widespread eruption of vesicles; most common in children n14225632 a now rare complication of vaccinia superimposed on atopic dermatitis with high fever and generalized vesicles and papulovesicles n14225877 eczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines n14226056 generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages n14226303 abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation) n14226567 a red rash caused by hypersensitivity to a drug or disease or other allergen n14226709 skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs n14226862 a temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lover n14227015 an inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms and legs and face n14227218 any skin disorder involving abnormal redness n14227357 reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation n14227488 acute skin disease characterized by the presence of many furuncles n14227613 a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode n14227806 skin disorder induced by a tropical climate n14227906 any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny n14228038 any abnormal condition of the outer skin (epidermis) n14228148 a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin n14228376 an overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun n14228512 skin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter's syndrome n14228712 a rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches (sometimes containing pus) n14228885 keratosis characterized by hard conical elevations in the openings of sebaceous glands (especially of arms and thighs) n14229067 a skin condition characterized by circumscribed wartlike lesions that can be itchy and covered with a greasy crust n14229248 a congenital skin condition characterized by spots or bands of unpigmented skin n14229403 any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks n14229604 an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs n14229788 skin disorder characterized by patchy bluish discolorations on the skin n14229912 any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease n14230083 a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin) n14230232 any skin disease characterized by soft pulpy nodules n14230358 a virus disease of the skin marked by round white swellings; transmitted from person to person (most often in children or in adults with impaired immune function) n14230588 skin disease marked by thin shiny patches (especially on the legs); often associated with diabetes mellitus n14230800 a skin disease characterized by large thin-walled blisters (bullae) arising from normal skin or mucous membrane n14231022 any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin n14231207 a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp n14231330 common form of pityriasis (usually in children or young adults) characterized by round patches of depigmentation n14231504 pityriasis in which an itchy rash develops over the trunk and extremities n14231640 chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by blister capped papules and intense itching n14231794 a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences n14232034 cracks or fissures in the skin (especially around the mouth or anus) n14232157 any of several inflammatory or gangrenous skin conditions n14232299 an acute streptococcal infection characterized by deep-red inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes n14232460 a skin disease marked by hard edema of the tissue usually beginning in the face n14232596 a condition in which overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily n14232740 a chronic skin disease associated with seborrhea and greasy scales on the scalp or eyelids or other parts of the skin n14232945 an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of unpigmented skin (often surrounded by a heavily pigmented border) n14233155 xanthoma of the eyelids; occurs chiefly in the elderly n14233267 a skin problem marked by the development (on the eyelids and neck and back) of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism n14233545 rare chronic xanthoma of adults in which orange or brownish papules develop on many surfaces of the body n14233717 widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism n14233974 an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin n14234074 (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) n14234317 a benign outgrowth from a bone (usually covered with cartilage) n14234436 a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane n14234611 a polyp that consists of benign neoplastic tissue derived from glandular epithelium; "adenomatous polyps are visible protrusions that can develop on the mucosal surface of the colon or rectum" n14234867 a relatively flat polyp n14234950 a polyp with a stalk or peduncle n14235066 the thin process of tissue that attaches a polyp to the body n14235200 an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose n14235667 a neoplasm originating in the epidermis n14235793 a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin n14235928 a tumor consisting of a mass of blood or lymphatic vessels n14236130 a common benign tumor of cartilage cells n14236226 a tumor that is not cancerous n14236595 a tumor composed of immature undifferentiated cells n14236743 a tumor in the brain n14236872 a fast-growing malignant brain tumor composed of spongioblasts; nearly always fatal n14237032 a tumor of the brain consisting of neuroglia n14237148 a small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin n14237351 a malignant neoplasm composed of carcinoma and sarcoma extensively intermixed n14237489 an abdominal tumor n14237561 (medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death n14237818 new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process n14238041 benign slow-growing tumor of cartilaginous cells at the ends of tubular bones (especially in the hands and feet) n14238211 benign and movable and firm and not tender tumor of the breast; common in young women and caused by high levels of estrogen n14238393 benign tumor containing fibrous tissue (especially in the uterus) n14238528 nonmalignant tumor of connective tissue n14238639 a tumor composed of granulation tissue resulting from injury or inflammation or infection n14238820 a small rubbery granuloma that is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis n14238953 a focal growth that resembles a neoplasm but results from faulty development in an organ n14239097 skin tumor that grows rapidly (especially in older people) and resembles a carcinoma but does not spread; it usually disappears spontaneously, often leaving a scar n14239322 a tumor consisting of fatty tissue n14239425 a tumor that is malignant and tends to spread to other parts of the body n14239743 a tumor arising in the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord; usually slow growing and sometimes malignant n14239918 any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream n14240262 a rare malignant neoplasm arising from vascular tissue; usually occurs in the breast and skin and is believed to originate from the endothelial cells of blood vessels n14240487 a malignant neoplasm of cartilage cells n14240587 malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones) n14240775 a sarcoma that starts with purplish spots on the feet and legs and spreads from the skin to lymph nodes and internal organs; a common manifestation of AIDS; "until 1980 Kaposi's sarcoma occurred almost exclusively with Jewish or Italian or black men" n14241088 sarcoma of smooth muscle; occurs most often digestive tract or uterus or bladder or prostate n14241241 sarcoma of fat cells n14241319 sarcoma of muscle tissue n14241400 a malignant neoplasm of nerve tissue and fibrous tissue and connective tissue n14241556 malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur n14241733 an abnormally enlarged lymph node n14241825 chronic abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes (usually associated with disease) n14241968 a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant; one of the four major types of cancer n14242132 a malignant disorder in which there is progressive (but painless) enlargement of lymph tissue followed by enlargement of the spleen and liver n14242337 any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer n14242788 the most common form of skin cancer n14242922 malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer n14243268 rapidly progressing leukemia n14243393 acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of immature lymphoblast-like cells in bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and blood; most common in children n14243649 acute leukemia characterized by proliferation of granular leukocytes; most common in adolescents and young adults n14243877 slowly progressing leukemia n14244003 chronic leukemia characterized by lymphoblast-like cells; more common in older men n14244160 chronic leukemia characterized by granular leukocytes; more common in older people n14244353 leukemia characterized by enlargement of lymphoid tissues and lymphocytic cells in the circulating blood n14244542 a form of lymphocytic leukemia in which the abnormal cells in the circulating blood are almost totally lymphoblasts n14244726 leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood n14244991 a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by numerous myeloblasts in the blood stream n14245163 a malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; marked by proliferation of myelocytes and their presence in the blood n14245405 a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle n14245594 form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in infants and children n14245758 form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in adolescents and young adults n14245928 form of rhabdomyosarcoma that affects limb muscles of older adults n14246097 malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass n14246359 a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer n14246710 malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium n14246899 cancer of the breast; one of the most common malignancies in women in the US n14247035 a cluster of malignant cells that has not yet invaded the deeper epithelial tissue or spread to other parts of the body n14247239 a malignant tumor of the colon; early symptom is bloody stools n14247360 malignant neoplasm of the testis n14247458 cancer of the uterine lining n14247575 benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks n14247743 a congenital bright red superficial vascular tumor resembling a strawberry; tends to decrease in size during childhood n14247954 benign angioma consisting of a mass of lymphatic vessels n14248069 a dilation of superficial capillaries with a central red dot from which blood vessels radiate n14248256 a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow n14248422 myeloma that develops in several places at the same time n14248541 a benign tumor composed of muscle tissue n14248669 a benign tumor of connective tissue containing jellylike material n14248787 tumor (usually benign) of the sheath surrounding a nerve n14248899 malignant tumor containing embryonic nerve cells; usually metastasizes quickly n14249037 malignant tumor of the neuroepithelium n14249138 tumor of the fibrous covering of a peripheral nerve n14249262 any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system n14249384 benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract) n14249512 benign rumor of striated muscle n14249601 benign tumor of bone and fibrous tissue; occurs in the vertebrae or femur or tibia or arm bones (especially in young adults) n14249785 benign tumor containing both bone and cartilage; usually occurs near the end of a long bone n14249937 a slow growing benign tumor of consisting of bone tissue; usually on the skull or mandible n14250081 a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass n14250232 a vascular tumor of the adrenal gland; hypersecretion of epinephrine results in intermittent or sustained hypertension n14250433 tumor of the pineal gland n14250514 neoplasm of plasma cells (usually in bone marrow) n14250622 a tumor derived from fibrous tissue of the meninges or choroid plexus or certain other structures associated with the brain; characterized by sandlike particles n14250850 malignant ocular tumor of retinal cells; usually occurs before the third year of life; composed of primitive small round retinal cells n14251045 a tumor consisting of a mixture of tissues not normally found at that site n14251174 carcinoma of the liver n14251317 carcinoma of the lungs; one of the commonest forms of cancer n14251435 a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust n14251616 highly malignant carcinoma composed of small round or egg-shaped cells with little cytoplasm; lung cancers are frequently oat cell carcinomas n14251845 malignant neoplasm of the lips of mouth; most common in men over the age of 60 n14251981 cancer of the pancreas n14252067 cancer of the prostate gland n14252184 malignant tumor of the testis; usually occurring in older men n14252320 a malignant neoplasm of the skin n14252464 a malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue n14252564 any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes n14252722 malignant neoplasm of the uterus derived from the epithelium of the chorion n14252864 any disease of the eye n14253124 a disease that typically does not affect human beings n14254102 disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses n14254397 the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis; affects the face and neck regions n14254570 an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye n14254768 an eye disease caused by a swelling of the macula resulting from leakage and accumulation of fluid n14254926 a specific pattern of swelling in the central retina n14255064 (plural) an eye disease resulting from small accumulations of hyaline bodies underneath the retina n14255234 an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness); "contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure" n14255536 glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor; "closed-angle glaucoma can cause a rapid buildup of high intraocular pressure that results in permanent visual damage in a couple of days" n14255848 glaucoma that results from damage to the optic nerve although the intraocular pressure is normal n14256014 a cataract that affects the lens cortex n14256117 a cataract that affects the nucleus of the lens n14256227 a cataract in the rear of the lens capsule n14256346 glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; produces gradual loss of peripheral vision; "open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma" n14256585 any disease of the cornea n14256668 eye disease caused by degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea and results in blurred vision; can cause blindness n14256889 macular degeneration that is age-related n14257014 a disease of the retina that can result in loss of vision n14257147 retinopathy involving damage to the small blood vessels in the retina; results from chronically high blood glucose levels in people with poorly controlled diabetes n14257377 a chronic contagious viral disease marked by inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye and the formation of scar tissue n14257563 eye disease consisting of an opaque white spot on the cornea n14257687 inflammation of a gland or lymph node n14257779 inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic n14257993 inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form n14258176 inflammation of a blood vessel or lymph duct n14258293 inflammation of the aorta n14258391 aortitis occurring in rheumatic fever n14258512 inflammation of the vermiform appendix n14258609 inflammation of an artery n14258762 inflammation of the outer coat of an artery n14258865 inflammation of several arteries n14258957 disorder characterized by the absence of a pulse in both arms and in the carotid arteries n14259133 inflammation of the temporal arteries; characterized by headaches and difficulty chewing and (sometimes) visual impairment n14259320 severe conjunctivitis n14259431 ophthalmia in newborns; contracted while passing through the birth canal; usually prevented with silver nitrate drops n14259616 a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the chest n14259739 a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the abdomen n14259865 alveolitis caused by an allergic reaction to fungal spores in the dust that is inhaled from moldy hay n14260044 a disease of cattle that is transmitted by cattle ticks; similar to Texas fever n14260182 a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people n14260349 severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys n14260550 inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest) n14260774 alveolitis caused by inhaling bagasse (sugarcane dust) n14260898 inflammation of the head of the penis n14260991 inflammation of both the head of the penis and the foreskin n14261112 any of various diseases of animals characterized by edema of the head and neck n14261244 inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts n14261384 inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder n14261508 an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings n14261717 a viral disease of sheep and cattle that is transmitted by biting midges n14261846 a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation n14262045 a disease of pigs resulting in swelling of the snout n14262153 a viral disease of camels closely related to smallpox; "with a little genetic engineering camelpox could be used as a bioweapon" n14262336 chorea in dogs n14262419 any of several disease of livestock marked by fever and edema of the respiratory tract n14262585 a wildlife disease (akin to bovine spongiform encephalitis) that affects deer and elk n14262740 a fatal disease of freshwater fish caused by a flagellated protozoan invading the skin n14262882 a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox n14263089 a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait n14263280 an acute infectious disease characterized by pneumonia and blood infection n14263440 a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse n14263562 an acute diarrheal disease (especially of chickens) caused by the microorganism that causes hemorrhagic septicemia n14263753 either of two acute viral diseases of domestic fowl; characterized by refusal to eat and high temperature and discoloration of the comb n14263944 highly infectious virus disease of swine n14264042 any of various infectious viral diseases of animals n14264203 a viral disease of young dogs characterized by high fever and respiratory inflammation n14264352 an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes n14264517 a disease of cattle and sheep that is attributed to toxins absorbed from the intestines n14264664 acute contagious disease of cloven-footed animals marked by ulcers in the mouth and around the hoofs n14264858 contagious degenerative infection of the feet of hoofed animals (especially cattle and sheep) n14265006 a disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products n14265205 a destructive and contagious bacterial disease of horses that can be transmitted to humans n14265350 a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks n14265508 an acute inflammatory disease characterized by a rash with joint swelling and fever; caused by bacteria carried by the bite of a deer tick n14265722 a viral disease of green monkeys caused by the Marburg virus; when transmitted to humans it causes serious or fatal illness n14265958 the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder n14266168 abnormal presence of amino acids in the urine; usually a symptom of metabolic defects n14266313 excessive ammonia in the urine n14266400 the presence of red blood cells in the urine n14266521 a purplish discoloration of the mucous membrane of the vagina that occurs early in pregnancy n14266677 a pigmented ring at the outer edge of the cornea of the eye; a symptom of Wilson's disease n14266835 softening and drying and ulceration of the cornea resulting from vitamin A deficiency; symptom of cystic fibrosis or sprue n14267017 symptom of meningitis; patient cannot extend the leg at the knee when the thigh is flexed because of stiffness in the hamstrings n14267205 an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus n14267358 small red spots with white centers found on the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue; symptom of measles that appears one or two days before the measles rash appears n14267588 the presence of levulose is the urine; "fructosuria is a harmless condition" n14267722 the presence of abnormally high levels of glucose in the urine n14267841 the presence of abnormally high levels of sugar in the urine n14267994 the presence of lymph in the urine n14268084 increase in the number of monocytes in the blood; symptom of monocytic leukemia n14268221 increase in the number of platelets in the blood which tends to cause clots to form; associated with many neoplasms and chronic infections and other diseases n14268439 an accumulation of dark pigment in cartilage and other connective tissue; usually a symptom of alkaptonuria or phenol poisoning n14268623 the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease n14268871 abnormally low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypoparathyroidism or kidney malfunction or vitamin D deficiency n14269090 the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the urine; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or osteoporosis n14269319 the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis n14269556 higher than normal levels of potassium in the circulating blood; associated with kidney failure or sometimes with the use of diuretic drugs n14269772 abnormally low level of potassium in the circulating blood leading to weakness and heart abnormalities; associated with adrenal tumors or starvation or taking diuretics n14270016 the presence of excess potassium in the circulating blood n14270127 the presence of excess potassium in the urine n14270241 the presence of abnormally large amounts of sodium in the urine n14270380 any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in high levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood n14270614 any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in low levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood n14270846 abnormally low level of protein in the blood; can indicate inadequate diet or intestinal or renal disorders n14271015 excessive amounts of sodium in the blood; possibly indicating diabetes insipidus n14271173 abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration n14271322 enlarged spleen and a decrease in one or more types of blood cells; associated with many disorders n14271480 excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the urine as in diabetes mellitus or starvation n14271667 an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain n14271920 a disease of cattle; characterized by hematuria n14272023 a respiratory infection of the nose and throat in cattle n14272141 an acute infectious viral disease of cattle (usually fatal); characterized by fever and diarrhea and inflammation of mucous membranes n14272347 diarrhea in livestock n14272421 a fatal disease of sheep characterized by chronic itching and loss of muscular control and progressive degeneration of the central nervous system n14272620 a deadly form of septicemia in cattle and sheep; involves high fever and pneumonia; contracted under conditions of exposure or exhaustion (as often happens when the animals are shipped to market) n14272915 a swelling of the hock joint of a horse; resulting in lameness n14273084 spavin caused by distension of the veins n14273183 spavin caused by collection of fluids n14273277 spavin caused by a bony growth n14273365 an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever n14273601 an acute feverish disease in people and in dogs marked by gastroenteritis and mild jaundice n14273753 a severe form of leptospirosis in human beings n14273860 a disease of livestock caused by locoweed poisoning; characterized by weakness and lack of coordination and trembling and partial paralysis n14274068 an acute viral disease of the nervous system in sheep; can be transmitted by Ixodes ricinus n14274217 a persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair; affects domestic animals (and sometimes people) n14274451 recurrent eye inflammation in horses; sometimes resulting in blindness n14274592 any disease of domestic animals that resembles a plague n14274701 a viral disease (usually fatal) of rabbits n14274801 disease of domestic fowl and other birds n14274905 a disease of poultry n14274975 infectious disease of birds n14275077 a serious bacterial disease of young chickens n14275240 an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle n14275405 a fissure in the wall of a horse's hoof often causing lameness n14275560 a crack on the forepart of a horse's hindfoot n14275661 a crack on the inside of a horse's forefoot n14275764 a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling n14275978 a disease of cattle (especially calves) n14276081 an infectious disease of cattle transmitted by the cattle tick n14276201 disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot n14276360 a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals n14276649 an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans n14276936 a disease that affects plants n14277655 a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi n14277833 any of several diseases of pines caused by rust fungi of the genus Cronartium and marked by destructive invasion of bark and sapwood and producing blisters externally n14278102 any of various diseases in which the central tissues blacken n14278219 disease of plum and cherry trees characterized by black excrescences on the branches n14278360 a fungous disease causing darkening and decay of the leaves of fruits and vegetables n14278500 any of several fungous diseases of plants that produce small black spots on the plant n14278642 fungous disease of lettuce that first rots lower leaves and spreads upward n14278773 any of certain fungous diseases of plants characterized by browning and decay of tissues n14278953 disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora n14279099 pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees n14279235 disease of tomatoes and potatoes and tobacco etc caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas solanacearum n14279417 a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark n14279543 a fungus disease of cranberries n14279632 a bacterial disease of plants (especially pome and stone fruits and grapes and roses) which forms excrescences on the stem near the ground n14279845 a phase of crown gall (especially in apples) during which there is abnormal development of fine fibrous roots n14280011 a fungous disease of alfalfa which forms white excrescences at the base of the stem n14280151 a plant disease caused by a fungus; diseased condition of seedlings in excessive moisture n14280298 a disease of plants characterized by the gradual dying of the young shoots starting at the tips and progressing to the larger branches n14280504 a crumbling and drying of timber or bulbs or potatoes or fruit caused by a fungus n14280639 any plant disease in which the central part of a plant rots (especially in trees) n14280775 viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves n14280986 a disease of the leaves of potato plants n14281086 a plant disease causing discoloration of the leaves of tobacco plants n14281216 disease of a wide range of plants (tomatoes, potatoes, peas) resulting from a mixed infection of potato and tomato mosaic n14281397 disease caused by rhizoctinia or fungi of Pellicularia and Corticium n14281549 rhizoctinia disease of potatoes n14281678 serious bark disease of many tropical crop trees (coffee, citrus, rubber); branches have a covering of pink hyphae n14281851 fungous disease causing dark warty spongy excrescences in the eyes of potato tubers n14281992 disease characterized by root decay; caused by various fungi n14282107 a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues n14282258 plant disease causing a burned or scorched appearance of the foliage n14282384 disease of sweet potatoes in which roots are girdled by rings of dry rot n14282524 plant disease cause by fungi of the genus Sclerotium; also one in which sclerotia are formed n14282698 disease of elms caused by a fungus n14282796 a plant disease caused by the ergot fungus n14282890 plant disease in which the stem or trunk rots at the base n14283002 a bacterial wilt of tobacco plants n14283097 a fungal disease of onions n14283178 any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots n14283423 wilt caused by fungi of the genus Fusarium n14283525 wilt caused by fungi of the genus Verticillium n14283632 destructive diseases of plants (especially cereal grasses) caused by fungi that produce black powdery masses of spores n14283909 disease of grains; the entire head is a dusty mass of spores n14284026 disease of wheat characterized by replacement of the grains with greasy masses of smelly smut spores n14284193 smut affecting leaves and stems of cereals and other grasses n14284309 disease of rice; grains covered by a green powder consisting of conidia n14284450 mushy or slimy decay of plants caused by bacteria or fungi n14284581 soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi n14284688 any of several virus diseases of plants characterized by stunting and yellowing of the leaves n14284876 the yellow dwarf disease of potato plants n14285008 the yellow dwarf disease of onion plants n14285113 any of several fungous or viral diseases characterized by yellow spotting on the leaves n14285276 an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects n14285461 emotional injury inflicted on an infant by events incident to birth that is alleged to appear in symbolic form in patients with mental illness n14285662 any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. n14286339 a wound that exposes subcutaneous tissue n14286435 marks resembling the wounds on the crucified body of Christ n14286549 an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off n14286885 a superficial abrasion n14286995 abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope n14287113 a wound made by cutting; "he put a bandage over the cut" n14287314 a torn ragged wound n14287408 a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person n14287567 a bite inflicted by a dog n14287647 a bite inflicted by a (venomous) snake n14287741 a sting inflicted by a bee n14287823 sting inflicted by a flea n14287904 a sting inflicted by a mosquito n14287995 physical injury to an infant during the birth process n14288107 injury caused the explosion of a bomb (especially in enclosed spaces) n14288235 the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel n14288561 stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain n14288725 injury incurred when the human body hits or is hit by a large outside object (as a car) n14288871 an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration n14289079 the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise n14289193 a minute red or purple spot on the surface of the skin as the result of tiny hemorrhages of blood vessels in the skin (as in typhoid fever) n14289387 a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye n14289504 a lump on the body caused by a blow n14289590 an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation n14289829 a burn caused by heat produced by an electric current n14289942 a surface burn n14290107 a burn cause by hot liquid or steam n14290212 a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent n14290365 redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun n14290534 a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun n14290751 redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind n14290881 unusual darkening of the skin n14291010 unusual lack of skin color n14291173 burn causing redness of the skin surface n14291295 burn causing blisters on the skin and superficial destruction of the dermis n14291435 burn characterized by destruction of both epidermis and dermis n14291561 a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column) n14291823 trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body (as from contact with high voltage lines or being struck by lightning); usually involves burns and abnormal heart rhythm and unconsciousness n14292090 breaking of hard tissue such as bone; "it was a nasty fracture"; "the break seems to have been caused by a fall" n14292571 fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed n14292688 break involving the entire width of the bone n14292796 bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound n14292944 fracture in which the bone collapses (especially in short bones such as vertebrae) n14293093 fracture of the skull where the bone is pushed in n14293207 fracture in which the two ends of the broken bone are separated from one another n14293352 fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury n14293505 a fracture without separation of the fragments and the line of the break being very thin n14293678 a partial fracture of a bone (usually in children); the bone is bent but broken on only one side n14293840 fracture that does not go across the entire width of the bone n14293985 fracture in which one broken end is wedged into the other broken end n14294117 an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin n14294271 dislocation of a joint n14294354 separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone n14294517 a forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it producing pressure on spinal nerves n14294678 destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene n14294861 entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel n14294964 injury incurred when an object (as a knife or bullet or shrapnel) penetrates into the body n14295140 an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed n14295248 state of being torn or burst open n14295389 rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes n14295691 hernia projecting into the vagina n14295829 a herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ (especially the colon) n14295986 a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sac n14296142 protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall n14296254 an umbilical hernia at birth in which some abdominal organs push into the umbilical cord n14296399 hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm n14296579 a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region n14296802 hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males n14296966 hernia in which the urinary bladder protrudes through the wall of the vagina; sometimes occurs after childbirth n14297150 protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina; can occur if pelvic muscles are weakened by childbirth n14297329 hernia of the cornea n14297406 hernia through the abdomen n14297489 protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth n14297696 a disturbance of the normal sleep pattern n14297870 a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin n14298102 injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain n14298247 the condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage n14298420 an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident) n14298620 a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions n14298815 an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin) n14299070 a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull" n14299336 a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments n14299480 resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet n14299637 (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease n14301785 (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease; "there were no signs of asphyxiation" n14302005 sign of life; usually an indicator of a person's general physical condition; "he was still alive but his vital signs were weak" n14302261 absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow n14302460 a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure n14302652 a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives n14302847 a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease n14303009 a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning) n14303249 increased secretion of urine; if not due to increased liquid intake or to the action of a diuretic drug it can be a symptom of diabetes mellitus n14303448 cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion n14303647 delay of menarche beyond age 18 n14303743 cessation of menstruation in a woman who had previously menstruated n14303877 an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur n14304060 a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease n14304722 an abnormal condition resulting from compression of spinal nerve roots in the neck region; involves neck pains and muscular weakness and paresthesia n14304964 headache and tingling or burning feelings and sweating caused by eating food that contains monosodium glutamate n14305149 disturbances in saltwater balance and symptoms of weakness and muscular cramps and twitching and convulsions and sometimes paralysis; usually caused by a benign tumor of the cortex of the adrenal gland that leads to excess secretion of aldosterone n14305458 a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy n14305699 a medical condition of uncertain origin that affected many veterans of the 1991 Gulf War; characterized by fatigue and headache and dizziness and nausea and rashes and joint pain and respiratory disorders n14305990 a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss n14306245 recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress n14306475 syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male n14306802 a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever and chills and profuse diarrhea n14307035 a pattern of symptoms including loss of appetite and bloating and weight loss and muscle pain and steatorrhea; associated with celiac disease and sprue and cystic fibrosis n14307275 syndrome consisting of feigning acute and dramatic illness for which no clinical evidence is ever found n14307468 a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep; "he believes that narcolepsy is attributable to an inability to suppress REM sleep during waking" n14307724 a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases n14308012 syndrome seen only in males; marked by short stature and lowset ears and subnormal fertility n14308168 syndrome consisting of discomfort or pain in a limb that has been amputated n14308311 a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation n14308472 syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours; "he was suffering from radiation" n14308945 syndrome resulting from infection by the herpes varicella zoster virus; characterized by vertigo and pain in the ears and facial nerve paralysis and sometimes hearing loss n14309183 an inflammatory syndrome (etiology unknown) predominantly in males; characterized by arthritis and conjunctivitis and urethritis n14309394 feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs n14309653 acquired encephalopathy following acute viral infections (especially influenza or chicken pox) in young children; characterized by fever, vomiting, disorientation, coma, and fatty infiltration of the liver n14309938 discomfort and vascular symptoms and loss of sensation in a shoulder and arm; caused by a scalene muscle compressing the subclavian artery and part of the brachial plexus n14310172 death of a liveborn infant within the first 28 days of life n14310292 sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep n14310504 clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis n14310830 tingling sensations in the fingers; caused by compression on a nerve supplying the arm n14310987 syndrome characterized by swelling of rib cartilage (causing pain) n14311117 neurological disorder characterized by facial grimaces and tics and movements of the upper body and grunts and shouts and coprolalia n14311348 a symptom caused by an illness or a drug; "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic" n14311574 a delayed effect of a drug or therapy; "the drug had unexpected aftereffects" n14311709 a bad reaction to a hallucinogenic drug n14311801 a benign side effect of some antibiotics; dark overgrowth of the papillae of the tongue n14311977 a secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy; "severe headaches are one of the side effects of the drug" n14312172 symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue n14312363 an abscess of a common kind in the tissue around a tooth n14312481 the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates) n14312600 symptom of being purulent (containing or forming pus) n14312776 blister containing a nonpurulent clear watery content n14312889 blister containing blood or bloody serum usually caused by an injury n14313017 protrusion of the eyeball from the socket n14313154 involuntary shortening of stride and quickening of gait that occurs in some diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease) n14313342 a furlike coating of matter as on the tongue n14313440 necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass n14313661 (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color n14313943 (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon n14314320 the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease n14314483 presence of hemoglobin in the urine n14314597 abnormal deposit of hemosiderin; often a symptom of thalassemia or hemochromatosis n14314756 cloudiness of the urine n14314850 a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose n14315071 the state of being enlarged n14315192 an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement n14315549 swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas n14315722 a lymph node that is inflamed and swollen because of plague or gonorrhea or tuberculosis n14315897 generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue n14316048 edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining n14316164 swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure n14316352 a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe n14316470 a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor n14316583 presence of white blood cells in the urine; symptom of urinary tract infection n14316714 swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities n14317064 swelling of the brain due to the uptake of water in the neuropile and white matter n14317221 swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis) n14317433 accumulation of blood in the vagina and uterus n14317562 accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina (usually due to an imperforate hymen) n14317720 swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion) n14317943 swelling of the iris of the eye n14318030 swelling of a lymph node n14318116 swelling of the scrotum n14318210 tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues n14318360 slight swelling of an organ or part n14318552 a collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn; caused by pressure during birth n14318714 a localized swelling filled with blood n14318819 the swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcer n14318927 abnormally high amounts of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood n14319093 a common disorder that is usually due to immaturity of the liver; usually subsides spontaneously n14319299 abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes n14319454 abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet n14319684 yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia n14320016 yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously n14320218 an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage n14320394 excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part n14320602 accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest) often resulting from disease of the heart or kidneys n14320813 accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest) n14320984 increased blood in an organ or other body part n14321135 congestion with blood; "engorgement of the breast" n14321243 congestion in the lungs n14321333 state of obstruction or stoppage or air in the nose or throat n14321469 symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible n14321653 eruption on a mucous membrane (as the inside of the mouth) occurring as a symptom of a disease n14321814 eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease n14321953 any red eruption of the skin n14322106 obstruction of the sweat ducts during high heat and humidity n14322248 an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs n14322528 partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction n14322699 a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension" n14323683 a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain n14323974 an ache localized in or around a tooth n14324099 pain in the teeth that results from a change in air pressure (as in flying or mountain climbing) n14324274 a state of acute pain n14324572 pain in a joint or joints n14324672 severe spasm of pain; "the throes of dying"; "the throes of childbirth" n14324795 abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage n14325006 hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines n14325220 the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion n14325335 an ache localized in the back n14325437 pain that feels hot as if it were on fire n14325575 a burning pain in a limb along the course of a peripheral nerve; usually associated with skin changes n14325732 acute abdominal pain (especially in infants) n14325902 pain in the chest n14325976 a pain in the hand that is not traumatic n14326072 extreme physical pain; "the patient appeared to be in distress" n14326190 painful menstruation n14326305 painful menstruation that is intrinsic to menstruation and not the result of a disease n14326458 painful menstruation that is caused by some specific disorder (as endometriosis) n14326607 pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs n14326880 pain in the tongue n14326969 pain in muscles or joints sometimes experienced by children and often attributed to rapid growth n14327125 pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter n14327266 an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region n14327435 an ache localized in the middle or inner ear n14327543 a painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells n14327707 a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men n14327878 a headache accompanied by nausea n14327970 a headache resulting from congestion or infection in the paranasal sinuses n14328105 a headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress n14328290 backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc n14328513 pain in the cornea n14328588 pain and discomfort associated with contractions of the uterus during labor n14328720 pain in the breast n14328794 rheumatic or myalgic pains in the arms or legs n14328894 pain in the thigh n14328966 pain in the uterus n14329040 pain in a muscle or group of muscles n14329159 pain in the kidney (usually felt in the loins) n14329262 acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves n14329460 severe pain on swallowing due to a disorder of the esophagus n14329578 pain in the testes n14329654 a sharp spasm of pain n14329762 a mental pain or distress; "a pang of conscience" n14329888 pain in the eye resulting from exposure to bright light (often associated with albinism) n14330046 pain in the chest caused by inflammation of the muscles between the ribs n14330201 foot pain n14330265 pain in the rectum n14330340 an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest) n14330588 intense paroxysmal neuralgia along the trigeminal nerve n14330727 neuralgia along the sciatic nerve n14330833 a regularly recurrent spasm of pain that is characteristic of childbirth n14330992 pains felt by a woman after her baby is born; associated with contractions of the uterus n14331137 a pathological condition in which a word is rapidly and involuntarily repeated n14331271 an abnormality in which the fingers are webbed n14331373 pain that is felt at a place in the body different from the injured or diseased part where the pain would be expected; "angina pectoris can cause referred pain in the left shoulder"; "pain in the right shoulder can be referred pain from gallbladder disease" n14331690 sharp pain in the lower back that radiates into the groin; associated with the passage of a renal calculus through the ureter n14331873 a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore n14332085 a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung; "the sting of death"; "he felt the stinging of nettles" n14332339 a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running n14332448 pain felt when a hand pressing on the abdomen is suddenly released; a symptom of peritoneal inflammation n14332617 a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched); "the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness"; "after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on" n14333058 pain caused by heat n14333136 soreness and warmth caused by friction; "he had a nasty chafe on his knee" n14333334 a deep pulsating type of pain n14333433 unbearable physical pain n14333575 pain in the gums n14333645 pain during urination n14333721 chronic secretion of mucus from the rear of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx n14333863 a small inflamed elevation of skin that is nonsuppurative (as in chicken pox) n14334011 a papule that changes into a blister n14334122 a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus n14334306 a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne n14334511 a pustule in an eruptive disease n14334631 an abnormal enlargement of the heart; "mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes" n14334814 an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves n14335006 a murmur heard during systole n14335097 a rapid and irregular heart beat n14335223 a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder n14335485 reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus n14335641 a venous reflux occurring in congestive heart failure n14335761 a backflow of urine from the ureter into the renal pelvis n14335884 a backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter n14336004 an abnormal backward flow of body fluids n14336169 sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders) n14336317 a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea n14336539 a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat n14338848 a condition in which no mucus in produced n14338942 inflammation of the heart n14339094 inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves n14339219 a chronic bacterial infection of the endocardium and heart valves; symptoms develop slowly n14339387 inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart) n14339536 inflammation of the entire heart (the epicardium and the myocardium and the endocardium) n14339682 inflammation of the pericardium n14339772 inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus n14339914 an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain n14340091 inflammation of the uterine cervix n14340182 inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips n14340287 a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever n14340462 successive stages of chills and fever that is a symptom of malaria n14340635 a malarial fever that recurs every fourth day n14340734 inflammation of the bile ducts n14340822 inflammation of the gall bladder n14340914 inflammation of the vocal cords n14341001 inflammation of the spermatic cord n14341091 inflammation of the colon n14341253 inflammation of the vagina n14341334 inflammation of the vagina and bladder n14341432 inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye n14341563 inflammation of the spermatic cord n14341652 inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage n14341769 inflammation of the lacrimal sac causing obstruction of the tube draining tears into the nose n14341923 inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation n14342132 inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use) n14342533 inflammation of the brain and spinal cord n14342638 inflammation of the inner lining of an artery n14342742 encephalitis that resembles apoplexy due to blood extravasation n14342882 encephalitis caused by a virus that is transmitted by a mosquito from an infected horse n14343062 common form of acute encephalitis caused by herpes simplex 1; usually affects the temporal and frontal lobes n14343302 inflammation of the white matter of the brain n14343411 inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their meninges n14343597 diffuse inflammation of the entire brain n14343735 an encephalitis that was epidemic between 1915 and 1926; symptoms include paralysis of the extrinsic eye muscle and extreme muscular weakness n14344033 encephalitis caused by the West Nile virus; can be fatal in humans and horses and birds n14344189 a rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years n14344720 a rare loss of mental and physical skills in adolescents; associated with the rubella virus n14344881 inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix n14344997 inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea n14345168 enteritis characterized by bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal pain n14345304 painful inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues around an epicondyle n14345455 painful inflammation of the epididymis n14345552 inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing n14345719 inflammation of the sclera of the eye n14345815 inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux n14345958 inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths) n14346080 local inflammation of muscle and connective tissue n14346190 inflammation of a hair follicle n14346280 inflammation of a funiculus (especially an inflammation of the spermatic cord) n14346416 inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating n14346606 gastritis caused by ingesting an irritant (as too much aspirin) n14346731 persistent gastritis can be a symptom of a gastric ulcer or pernicious anemia or stomach cancer or other disorders n14346909 inflammation of the tongue n14347045 glossitis resulting from injury or infection and characterized by swelling and pain n14347190 glossitis with atrophy of tongue tissue; sometimes accompanies pernicious anemia n14347334 a superficial form of glossitis marked by irregular red patches on the tongue and sensitivity to hot or spicy food n14347540 inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid n14347695 inflammation of the ileum n14347774 inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye n14347886 inflammation of the iris and cornea of the eye n14347993 inflammation of the iris n14348070 inflammation of the jejunum of the small intestine n14348176 inflammation of the jejunum and the ileum of the small intestine n14348300 inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision n14348429 inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva n14348538 inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye n14348647 inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye n14348757 inflammation of the inner ear; can cause vertigo and vomiting n14348895 inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse n14349043 inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing n14349208 inflammation of the larynx and pharynx n14349311 inflammation of the larynx and trachea and bronchial passageways n14349446 inflammation of the leptomeninges n14349541 inflammation of lymph nodes n14349628 inflammation of a lymph vessel n14349717 inflammation of a breast (or udder) n14349807 inflammation of the mastoid n14349892 inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium) n14350023 paralysis of a single limb n14350106 any developmental defect of the spinal cord n14350206 inflammation of the spinal cord n14350292 inflammation of muscle tissue n14350448 inflammation of the myometrium n14350536 infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted n14350837 inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function n14351002 inflammation of one or both ovaries n14351094 inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling n14351219 paralysis of the motor nerves of the eye n14351321 inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration n14351490 an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection) n14351629 inflammation of the ear n14351759 inflammation of the external ear (including auricle and ear canal) n14351886 inflammation of the middle ear; common in children n14351995 inflammation of the ovaries n14352077 discharge from the external ear n14352163 a chronic disease of the nose characterized by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and atrophy of nasal structures n14352334 inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain n14352455 inflammation of connective tissue adjacent to the uterus n14352570 inflammation of one or both parotid glands n14352687 inflammation of the peritoneum n14352801 inflammation of a finger or toe n14352890 inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs) n14353008 thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood n14353314 inflammation of many or all of the peripheral nerves (as in leprosy) n14353479 inflammation of the optic nerve behind the eye; common in multiple sclerosis n14353622 a form of peripheral polyneuritis characterized by pain and weakness and sometimes paralysis of the limbs; cause is unknown n14353862 phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) n14353995 inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction n14354121 inflammation of the foreskin of the penis; usually caused by bacterial infection n14354257 inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis n14354462 inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever n14354642 inflammation of the vertebral column n14354751 inflammation of the radicle of a nerve n14354847 inflammation of the choroid layer behind the retina n14354960 inflammation of the retina n14355060 an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge) n14355238 inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses n14355356 inflammation of all of the paranasal sinuses n14355459 inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube n14355643 inflammation of the sclera n14355725 inflammation of the salivary glands n14355819 inflammation of the spleen n14355901 inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness n14356044 inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth n14356167 a disease of horses, cattle, swine, and occasionally human beings; caused by the vesiculovirus n14356328 inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling n14356497 inflammation of the eyelid n14356578 inflammation of a tendon n14356720 painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow resulting from overuse of lower arm muscles (as in twisting of the hand) n14356993 inflammation of a tendon and its enveloping sheath n14357160 inflammation of the thyroid gland n14357251 inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils) n14357370 inflammation of the trachea n14357454 common respiratory infection characterized by inflammation of the trachea and the bronchi n14357607 inflammation of the inner ear n14357693 inflammation of the gums n14357770 inflammation of the ureter n14357853 inflammation of the uvea of the eye n14357942 inflammation of the uvula n14358022 a local infection induced in humans by inoculation with the virus causing cowpox in order to confer resistance to smallpox; normally lasts three weeks and leaves a pitted scar n14358335 inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis) n14358474 inflammation of a valve (especially of a cardiac valve as a consequence of rheumatic fever) n14358622 inflammation of a blood vessel n14358709 inflammation of the vas deferens and seminal vesicles; usually occurring with prostatitis n14358860 inflammation of a seminal vesicle (usually in conjunction with prostatitis) n14358993 inflammation of the vulva n14359073 inflammation of the vulva and the vagina n14359174 a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis n14359459 (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; "how do you cure the hiccups?" n14359816 symptoms that mimic those of meningitis but without inflammation of the meninges n14359952 the state that precedes vomiting n14360156 nausea early in the day; a characteristic symptom in the early months of pregnancy n14360320 a mild state of nausea n14360459 a painful and involuntary muscular contraction n14360742 a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise n14360915 muscular spasms of thumb and forefinger while writing with a pen or pencil n14361064 spasm of the eyelid muscle resulting in closure of the eye n14361182 a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British) n14361415 a clonic spasm of a muscle or muscle group n14361513 severe spasm in which the back arches and the head bends back and heels flex toward the back n14361664 a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition n14361972 a local and habitual twitching especially in the face n14362075 condition in which a person blinks continuously n14362179 muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination n14362373 fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart n14362510 abnormally slow heartbeat n14362593 recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat n14362841 irregularity of cardiac rhythm; recurrent occurrences can be a precursor of ventricular fibrillation n14363027 abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute) n14363139 fibrillation of heart muscles resulting in interference with rhythmic contractions of the ventricles and possibly leading to cardiac arrest n14363367 muscular twitching of contiguous groups of muscle fibers n14363483 a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue n14363785 bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone n14363913 raised pinkish scar tissue at the site of an injury; results from excessive tissue repair n14364065 a scar or pit on the skin that is left by a pustule of smallpox or acne or other eruptive disease n14364217 a scar from a cut made by a sword n14364306 the scar left following inoculation with a vaccine n14364432 abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue n14364566 an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot) n14364802 a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes n14364980 tissue hardened by deposition of lime salts n14365119 spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens; "floaters seem to drift through the field of vision" n14365356 a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection n14365619 extremely high fever (especially in children) n14365741 a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse n14365950 abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth n14366225 a disturbance in which bone that is undergoing lysis is replaced by an abnormal proliferation of fibrous tissue resulting in bone lesions or skin lesions n14366486 fibrous dysplasia of bone affecting multiple bones n14366633 fibrous dysplasia of bone confined to a single bone n14366759 abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ n14367005 gland enlargement n14367080 enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart due to disease of the lungs or of the pulmonary blood vessels n14367249 abnormally large fingers or toes n14367341 hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis n14367556 hypertrophy of a limb n14367649 swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction n14367797 thickening of the skin (usually unilateral on an extremity) caused by congenital enlargement of lymph vessel and lymph vessel obstruction n14368032 a disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body causing blockage of lymphatic vessels n14368192 an abnormal enlargement of the spleen n14368288 excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland n14368483 enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor) n14368805 abnormal increase in number of cells n14368917 enlarged prostate; appears to be part of the natural aging process n14369064 underdevelopment of an organ because of a decrease in the number of cells n14369194 loss of structural differentiation within a cell or group of cells often with increased capacity for multiplication, as in a malignant tumor n14369408 transient cessation of respiration n14369530 irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome n14369744 difficult or labored respiration n14369913 form of dyspnea in which the person can breathe comfortably only when standing or sitting erect; associated with asthma and emphysema and angina pectoris n14370122 a dyspneic condition n14370267 apnea that occurs during sleep n14370391 bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain n14370526 the leakage of blood from a vessel into tissues surrounding it; can occur in injuries or burns or allergic reactions n14370726 bleeding into the interior chamber of the eye n14370825 bleeding from the uterus that is not due to menstruation; usually indicative of disease (as cervical cancer) n14370992 bleeding from the nose n14371082 bleeding of the gums n14371161 irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis n14371449 difficulty in defecating (usually as a consequence of long continued voluntary suppression of the urge to defecate) n14371620 accumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which the person cannot move n14371770 severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines n14371913 frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor n14372286 obscene terms for diarrhea n14372399 diarrhea contracted in Mexico or Central America n14372513 a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall n14372738 a lack of vitality n14372855 presence of abnormal high-pitched sound heard with a stethoscope when an airway is blocked (as in asthma or chronic bronchitis) n14373057 any physical or psychological disturbance (as sweating or depression) experienced by a drug addict when deprived of the drug n14373246 a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin n14373407 an abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood n14373582 (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state" n14374273 a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose n14374432 (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic n14374764 (psychoanalysis) anxiety resulting from real or imagined threats to your sexual functions; originally applied only to men but can in principle apply to women n14375005 chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments n14375166 excessive anxiety n14375241 a mental state in which the person has continual hallucinations n14375363 distress and disorientation (especially in adolescence) resulting from conflicting pressures and uncertainty about one's self and one's role in society n14375576 an uneasy psychological state; "he suffered an attack of nerves" n14375761 extreme nervousness n14375890 (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress; "his responsibilities were a constant strain"; "the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him" n14376188 (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor" n14376497 nervous tension that causes an athlete to fail (especially causes golfers to miss short putts); "to avoid the yips he changed his style of putting" n14376695 (psychology) stress at which a person breaks down or a situation becomes crucial n14376855 (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary n14377177 a delusion (common in paranoia) that you are much greater and more powerful and influential than you really are n14377375 a delusion (common in paranoia) that others are out to get you and frustrate and embarrass you or inflict suffering on you; a complicated conspiracy is frequently imagined n14377617 illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder n14377830 illusory auditory perception of strange nonverbal sounds n14377965 hallucinatory perception of colored lights n14378064 any visual hallucination arising from heavy drinking n14378177 an image vivid enough to be a hallucination but recognized as unreal n14378311 a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs; "an acid trip" n14378439 illusory visual perception n14378586 visual hallucination of animals; sometimes occurring in delirium tremens n14378712 the delusion that things (or everything, including the self) do not exist; a sense that everything is unreal n14378897 a delusion concerning the body image or parts of the body n14379017 the delusion that you have assumed the form of an animal n14379130 the psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment n14379360 the healthy psychological state of someone with good judgment n14379501 normal or sound powers of mind n14379703 a lucid state of mind; not confused n14379829 the state of having good sense and sound judgment; "his rationality may have been impaired"; "he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions" n14380140 any disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric intervention n14380473 a cover term for a variety of mental disorders in which severe anxiety is a salient symptom n14380717 an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months n14381017 an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings and repetitive, ritualized behaviors n14381249 an anxiety disorder characterized by unpredictable panic attacks; the attacks are usually severe but brief n14381416 an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations; "phobic disorder is a general term for all phobias" n14381732 a morbid fear of small insects and mites and worms n14381840 a morbid fear of open spaces (as fear of being caught alone in some public place) n14381997 a morbid fear of men n14382075 a morbid fear of spiders n14382159 a morbid fear of women n14382238 any phobia (other than agoraphobia) associated with relatively simple well-defined stimuli n14382766 a morbid fear of great heights n14382871 a morbid fear of pain n14382967 a morbid fear of drowning n14383067 a morbid fear of thunder and lightning n14383163 a morbid fear of being dirty n14383252 a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space n14383362 a morbid fear of freezing n14383444 irrational fear of computers or technology n14383544 a morbid fear of water n14383624 a symptom of rabies in humans consisting of an aversion to swallowing liquids n14383759 a morbid fear of falling asleep n14383848 a morbid fear of dirt or contamination n14383961 a morbid fear of novelty n14384041 a morbid fear of night or darkness n14384133 a morbid fear of developing a phobia n14384227 a morbid fear of sounds including your own voice n14384351 a morbid fear of light n14384431 a morbid fear of fire n14384509 a morbid fear of being buried alive n14384602 a morbid fear of death n14384684 a morbid fear of the number 13 n14384796 a morbid fear of animals n14385002 a morbid fear of cats n14385082 a morbid fear of dogs n14385160 a morbid fear of insects n14385243 a morbid fear of snakes n14385325 a morbid fear of mice n14385403 any phobia (other than agoraphobia) associated with situations in which you are subject to criticism by others (as fear of eating in public or public speaking etc) n14385734 an abnormal fear of Satan n14385818 a child's sudden fear of attending school n14385919 a morbid fear of battle or physical injury n14386022 a fear of foreigners or strangers n14386130 an anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events and characterized by such symptoms as survivor guilt, reliving the trauma in dreams, numbness and lack of involvement with reality, or recurrent thoughts and images n14386475 a mental disorder that causes somatic symptoms n14386590 a disorder in one's mental state n14386697 a mental disorder characterized by the conversion of mental conflict into somatic forms (into paralysis or anesthesia having no apparent cause) n14386968 a mental disorder involving loss of sensitivity in the hand and wrist; "since no combination of nerves serve this area a glove anesthesia is clearly psychogenic in origin" n14387202 a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations n14387349 any mental disorder in which delusions play a significant role n14387477 involuntary defecation not attributable to physical defects or illness n14387604 the simultaneous occurrence of symptoms of a mental disorder (as delusions) in two persons who are closely related (as siblings or man and wife) n14387807 inflexible and maladaptive patterns of behavior n14387975 the condition of being unable to adapt properly to your environment with resulting emotional instability n14388139 a personality disorder characterized by amorality and lack of affect; capable of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality' was once widely used but was superseded by `sociopathic personality' to indicate the social aspects of the disorder, but now `antisocial personality disorder' is the preferred term) n14388596 a mental disorder caused by stress of active warfare n14388758 characterized by symptoms similar to but less severe than schizophrenia n14388910 any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant n14389240 a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention n14389584 a state of clinical depression in which the person exhibits irritability and restlessness n14389739 severe and progressive depression in infants who lose their mother and do not get a suitable substitute n14389909 mild chronic depression; "I thought she had just been in a bad mood for thirty years, but the doctor called it dysthymia" n14390109 a state of depression for which there is no apparent precipitating cause n14390249 an inappropriate state of depression that is precipitated by events in the person's life (to be distinguished from normal grief) n14390466 (psychiatry) a state of depression with all the classic symptoms (anhedonia and lethargy and sleep disturbance and despondency and morbid thoughts and feelings of worthlessness and sometimes attempted suicide) but with no known organic dysfunction n14390839 a major depressive episode associated with the climacteric n14390967 a term used for any state of depression that is not psychotic n14391112 a state of depression so severe that the person loses contact with reality and suffers a variety of functional impairments n14391319 a state of clinical depression in which the individual is lethargic and slow to initiate action n14391480 a major depressive episode that occurs without the manic phase that occurs in the classic form of bipolar disorder n14391660 a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently n14391876 state of violent mental agitation n14392143 a condition in which a large group of people exhibit the same state of violent mental agitation n14392318 a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur n14392491 extreme depression characterized by tearful sadness and irrational fears n14392639 a mental disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression n14392862 a mild bipolar disorder that persists over a long time n14393033 resembling schizophrenia but remaining within the bounds of normality n14393161 a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction n14393438 neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions n14393716 a form of hysteria having features of both conversion disorder and anxiety neurosis n14393862 hysteria with cataleptic symptoms n14393958 characterized by diffuse anxiety and often somatic manifestations of fear n14394094 emotional dissociative disorder in which there is loss of contact with your own personal reality accompanied by feelings of unreality and strangeness n14394479 dissociative disorder in which a person forgets who they are and leaves home to creates a new life; during the fugue there is no memory of the former life; after recovering there is no memory for events during the dissociative state n14394783 a relatively rare dissociative disorder in which the usual integrity of the personality breaks down and two or more independent personalities emerge n14395018 relatively permanent disorder of the mind n14395240 obsolete terms for legal insanity n14395403 mental deterioration of organic or functional origin n14395597 dementia observed during the last stages of severe chronic alcoholism; involves loss of memory for recent events although long term memory is intact n14395955 dementia with onset before the age of 65 n14396096 a progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness n14396431 a progressive form of presenile dementia found most often in middle-aged and elderly women and characterized by degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes with loss of intellectual ability and transitory aphasia n14396707 dementia of the aged; results from degeneration of the brain in the absence of cerebrovascular disease n14396890 any disease or malformation of the nose n14397040 enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol n14397372 inflammatory degenerative disease of the brain caused by thiamine deficiency that is usually associated with alcoholism n14397563 the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding n14397714 a state of mental disturbance and disorientation n14397889 informal terms for insanity n14398067 any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted n14398279 acute delirium caused by alcohol poisoning n14398390 a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur n14398523 any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact n14398929 schizophrenia characterized by mild symptoms or by some preexisting tendency to schizophrenia n14399116 a form of schizophrenia characterized by a tendency to remain in a fixed stuporous state for long periods; the catatonia may give way to short periods of extreme excitement n14399438 a form of schizophrenia characterized by severe disintegration of personality including erratic speech and childish mannerisms and bizarre behavior; usually becomes evident during puberty; the most common diagnostic category in mental institutions n14399852 a form of schizophrenia characterized by delusions (of persecution or grandeur or jealousy); symptoms may include anger and anxiety and aloofness and doubts about gender identity; unlike other types of schizophrenia the patients are usually presentable and (if delusions are not acted on) may function in an apparently normal manner n14400325 schizophrenia of abrupt onset and relatively short duration (a few weeks or months) n14400507 a disorder of the vocal organs that results in the loss of voice n14400677 a disorder of oral speech n14400979 a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation n14401240 a urinary bladder disorder resulting from interruption of the reflex arc normally associated with voiding urine; absence of bladder sensation and over-filling of the bladder and inability to urinate voluntarily n14401512 a urinary bladder disorder caused by a lesion in the nervous system n14401644 a urinary bladder disorder resulting from spinal cord lesion or multiple sclerosis or trauma; absence of bladder sensation and incontinence and interrupted voiding of urine n14401878 a speech disorder in which the same word is repeated several times in succession n14402015 impaired articulatory ability resulting from defects in the peripheral motor nerves or in the speech musculature n14402184 impaired ability to express ideas verbally; usually resulting from difficulties of reasoning (as in feeblemindedness or certain psychoses) n14402377 speech disorder attributable to a disorder of phonation n14402488 defective articulation of the `l' phoneme or the phoneme `r' is pronounced as `l' n14402625 speech defect involving excessive use or unusual pronunciation of the phoneme `l' n14402763 a speech defect that involves pronouncing `s' like voiceless `th' and `z' like voiced `th' n14402922 a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds n14403107 a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance n14403282 an unhappy and worried mental state; "there was too much anger and disturbance"; "she didn't realize the upset she caused me" n14403560 agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams" n14403772 an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft" n14404042 loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse n14404160 a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity n14404460 a state of depression; "he had a bad case of the blues" n14404610 a state of nervous depression; "he was in a funk" n14404722 a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed n14404831 (formal) extreme depression n14404941 a state of mild depression n14405061 an informal expression for a mildly depressed state; "in the dumps"; "have the mopes" n14405225 an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression n14405452 a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics; "they took drugs to get a high on" n14405621 a state of sustained elation; "I'm on a permanent high these days" n14405774 the physical condition of concurrent perspiration and chill; associated with fear n14405931 sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events; "panic in the stock market"; "a war scare"; "a bomb scare led them to evacuate the building" n14406209 a period of general fear of communists n14406303 a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene" n14406465 absence of a reflex; a sign of possible nerve damage n14406573 the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n14406900 an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing; "having to stand in line so long was a real bummer" n14407070 a state of irritation or annoyance n14407211 a minor annoyance n14407283 a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay n14407435 a state of agitated irritation; "he was in a snit" n14407536 a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation n14407795 being controlled by passion or the supernatural n14407899 the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) n14408086 a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome; "grappling with financial difficulties" n14408519 an unpleasant difficulty; "this problem is a real bitch" n14408646 a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people" n14408951 a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible; "his lying got him into a tight corner" n14409137 a dangerous or distressing predicament; "his views on race got him into political hot water" n14409285 a difficult entangling situation n14409371 a painful or straitened circumstance; "the pinch of the recession" n14409489 informal terms for a difficult situation; "he got into a terrible fix"; "he made a muddle of his marriage" n14409718 a poor job; a mess; "they made a real dog's breakfast of that job" n14409880 a difficulty that can be overcome with effort; "we had a hard time getting here"; "analysts predicted rough sledding for handset makers" n14410089 difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension; "she endured the stresses and strains of life"; "he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger"- R.J.Samuelson n14410365 a difficulty or embarrassment that is hard to extricate yourself from; "the country is still trying to climb out of the mire left by its previous president"; "caught in the mire of poverty" n14410605 a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog" n14410918 a social and political problem caused by conflict between races occupying the same or adjacent regions n14411079 an economic problem caused by payments for imports being greater than receipts for exports n14411243 a complex or critical or unusual difficulty; "the dangerous situation developed suddenly"; "that's quite a situation"; "no human situation is simple" n14411772 a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy n14411884 a current state of general acceptance and use n14411981 the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged; "the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work"; "she seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own" n14412374 acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval" n14412564 an informal British abbreviation of approval; "he accepted it on appro" n14412725 acceptance as true or valid n14412882 the state of being contented with your situation in life; "he relaxed in sleepy contentedness"; "they could read to their heart's content" n14413162 acceptance without protest n14413265 the state of being welcome; "don't outstay your welcome" n14413411 the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) n14413644 the state of being out of favor; "he is in disfavor with the king" n14413831 (politics) a state of disfavor; "he led the Democratic party back from the wilderness" n14413993 the state of being excommunicated n14414146 rejection by God; the state of being condemned to eternal misery in Hell n14414294 the state of lacking unity n14414503 the state of being several and distinct n14414715 a state of separation between persons or groups n14414980 the state or situation of being alone n14415072 a state of social isolation n14415163 the state of being alone in solitary isolation n14415335 enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease n14415518 the state of being isolated or detached; "the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel" n14415773 separation resulting from hostility n14415898 personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation n14416089 the condition of being concealed or hidden n14416349 the state of being covert and hidden n14416473 the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept; "his bosom was bursting with the secret" n14416668 the state of being secret; "you must respect the confidentiality of your client's communications" n14416845 a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently n14417146 a mild state of dissociation n14417300 dissociation so severe that the usually integrated functions of consciousness and perception of self break down n14417551 lack of connection or continuity n14417697 state of being disconnected n14417993 the capability of being separated n14418103 lack of cohesion or clarity or organization n14418290 lacking order or coherence n14418395 the state of being joined or united or linked; "there is strength in union" n14418662 the state of being combined into one body n14418822 the state of being allied or confederated n14418970 the state of being under federal control; "the federalization of postal service" n14419164 the state of being connected; "the connection between church and state is inescapable" n14419510 the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity; "litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid" n14419737 the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series n14419889 (mathematics) a contact of two curves (or two surfaces) at which they have a common tangent n14420074 the state of being tangent; having contact at a single point or along a line without crossing n14420240 a state of being connected reciprocally; "an interconnection between the two buildings" n14420464 the state of cohering or sticking together n14420780 logical coherence and accordance with the facts; "a rambling argument that lacked any consistency" n14420954 the state of being joined together n14421139 the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination; "his association of his father with being beaten was too strong to break" n14421373 the state of being unconnected in memory or imagination; "I could not think of him in disassociation from his wife" n14421585 a close and intimate union; "the marriage of music and dance"; "a marriage of ideas" n14421724 the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy); "a syncretism of material and immaterial theories" n14422035 uninterrupted connection or union n14422179 a condition superior to an earlier condition; "the new school represents a great improvement" n14422488 a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state n14422751 an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility n14422871 a state in which things are improving; the result of developing (as in the early part of a game of chess); "after he saw the latest development he changed his mind and became a supporter"; "in chess your should take care of your development before moving your queen" n14423268 state of inadequate development; "much poverty can be traced to the underdevelopment of industry" n14423428 the state of something that has been unused and neglected; "the house was in a terrible state of neglect" n14423614 something that has been omitted; "she searched the table for omissions" n14423740 a condition of decline following successes; "in the twilight of the empire" n14423870 something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation; "the house was a wreck when they bought it"; "thanks to that quack I am a human wreck" n14424087 improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs n14424384 a reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation n14424517 the state of being restored to its former good condition; "the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house" n14424780 state of being mature; full development n14425103 the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity n14425319 the state of being a man; manly qualities n14425414 the state of being a parent; "to everyone's surprise, parenthood reformed the man" n14425601 the state of being ripe n14425715 the state of being an adult woman n14425853 early maturity; the state of being young or immature or inexperienced n14425974 not having reached maturity n14426325 the state in which women have stopped ovulating n14426449 the state of not being ripe n14426568 lacking and evidencing lack of experience of life n14426736 the state of being premature n14426910 in the state that someone is in between puberty and adulthood n14427065 the state of a child between infancy and adolescence n14427239 the earliest state of immaturity n14427408 the state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea" n14427537 including entirely n14427633 the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent); "the association should get rid of its elderly members--not by euthanasia, of course, but by Coventry" n14427991 the state of being debarred (excluded from enjoying certain possessions or rights or practices) n14428160 a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade" n14428404 the level of safety from exposure to infectious agents; depends on work practices and safety equipment and facilities n14428655 exposure only to infectious agents that do not ordinarily cause human disease n14428796 exposure to infectious agents that can cause disease in humans but whose potential for transmission is limited n14428970 exposure to infectious agents that can be transmitted by the respiratory route and which can cause serious infection n14429150 exposure to exotic infectious agents that pose a high risk of life-threatening disease and can be transmitted as an aerosol and for which there is no vaccine or therapy n14429382 standing or position on a scale n14429484 position on a scale in relation to others in a sport n14429608 relative position in a graded series; "always a step behind"; "subtle gradations in color"; "keep in step with the fashions" n14429885 a step on some scale; "he is a cut above the rest" n14429985 relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority" n14430916 not the highest rank in a classification n14431015 the advanced level of a subject taken in school (usually two years after O level) n14431169 the basic level of a subject taken in school n14431338 the level of education that college students are assumed to have attained n14431471 rank in a military organization n14431637 the rank of a flag officer n14431738 social status or position conferred by a system based on class; "lose caste by doing work beneath one's station" n14431902 high office or rank or station; "he respected the dignity of the emissaries" n14432032 the state of being of noble birth n14432167 the status of being ordained to a sacred office n14432271 of imperial status; "he was born to the purple" n14432389 a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority); "they put him on a pedestal" n14432527 office or position of an archdeacon n14432623 the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness n14432744 the dignity or rank or position of a duke n14432875 the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess n14433001 the dignity or rank or position of a king n14433115 the dignity or rank or position of a prince n14433232 the dignity or rank or position of a viscount or viscountess n14433361 the status of a leader; "they challenged his leadership of the union" n14433505 the state of being noble n14433587 the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent n14433769 a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency" n14434022 the state of being salient n14434219 the state of being conspicuous n14434329 degree of exposure to public notice; "that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election" n14434522 a state of low visibility in which public notice is avoided; "he was never one to keep a low profile" n14434681 a prominent status; "a person of importance" n14434866 special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents" n14435187 special emphasis attached to something; "the stress was more on accuracy than on speed" n14435353 the state of being first in importance n14435445 high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence" n14435670 preeminence in a particular category or group or field; "the lion is the king of beasts" n14435809 a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; "he wanted to achieve power and prestige" n14436029 an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known; "he worked in obscurity for many years" n14436285 the state of being anonymous n14436438 the state of being humble and unimportant n14436667 an insignificant place; "he came out of nowhere" n14436769 the state of being disregarded or forgotten n14436875 the state of being honored n14437134 a state of high honor; "he valued glory above life itself" n14437386 the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed n14437552 the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard" n14437845 the state in which esteem has been lost n14437976 high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement; "a man of great stature" n14438125 the state of being held in high esteem and honor n14438419 a bad reputation; "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye" n14438541 the reputation and popularity a person has; "his stock was so high he could have been elected mayor" n14438693 good repute; "he is a man of character" n14438788 a person's reputation; "he wanted to protect his good name" n14438898 favorable public reputation n14439012 evil fame or public reputation n14439149 the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality n14439294 notoriety for some particular characteristic; "his reputation for promiscuity" n14439447 a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor" n14439745 the state of being held in low esteem; "your actions will bring discredit to your name"; "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute" n14440035 the state of being corrupt n14440137 a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison" n14440488 state of disgrace or loss of self-respect n14440623 a low or downcast state; "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken n14440875 the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities n14441083 (usually plural) a low moral state; "he had sunk to the depths of addiction" n14441230 a state of extreme dishonor; "a date which will live in infamy"- F.D.Roosevelt; "the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city" n14441498 state of disgrace resulting from public abuse n14441610 state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior n14441714 disgrace or shame; "he brought reproach upon his family" n14441825 the state that exists when one person or group has power over another; "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her" n14442361 position or state of being dominant or in control; "that idea was in the ascendant" n14442530 power to dominate or defeat; "mastery of the seas" n14442749 the state of being predominant over others n14442933 dominance or power through legal authority; "France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"; "the rule of Caesar" n14443228 the state of being paramount; the highest rank or authority n14443345 British dominion over India (1757-1947) n14443434 the state of being controlled or governed n14443532 royal authority; the dominion of a monarch n14443676 the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter n14443786 the position or authority of a suzerain; "under the suzerainty of..." n14443912 dominance through threat of punishment and violence n14444114 exclusive control or possession of something; "They have no monopoly on intelligence" n14444326 (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller; "a monopoly on silver"; "when you have a monopoly you can ask any price you like" n14444644 (economics) a market in which goods or services are offered by several sellers but there is only one buyer n14444825 (economics) a market in which control over the supply of a commodity is in the hands of a small number of producers and each one can influence prices and affect competitors n14445072 a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade; "a corner on the silver market" n14445226 something causing misery or death; "the bane of my life" n14445379 a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; "he is a man who enjoys his comfort"; "she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair" n14445749 the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease" n14446034 a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort n14446161 comfort in disappointment or misery n14446298 a state of warm snug comfort n14446493 the state of being suitable or opportune; "chairs arranged for his own convenience" n14446652 the state of being tense and feeling pain n14446878 an inconvenient discomfort n14447019 physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) n14447165 disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol) n14447303 the character of being uncomfortable and unpleasant; "the wretchedness for which these prisons became known"; "the grey wretchedness of the rain" n14447525 a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles" n14447816 an illusory state of wellbeing n14447908 a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease; "physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients" n14448200 lack of prosperity or happiness or health n14448333 a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune; "the misery and wretchedness of those slums is intolerable" n14448692 a situation characterized by crowding and extremely harsh conditions n14448825 a state of constant misery n14448910 misery resulting from affliction n14449022 extreme distress of body or mind n14449126 a condition requiring relief; "she satisfied his need for affection"; "God has no need of men to accomplish His work"; "there is a demand for jobs" n14449405 the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable; "there is a serious lack of insight into the problem"; "water is the critical deficiency in desert regions"; "for want of a nail the shoe was lost" n14449865 an acute insufficiency n14449960 a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning; "the people concerned have a deficit in verbal memory"; "they have serious linguistic deficits" n14450172 lack of a mineral micronutrient that is essential for normal nutrition or metabolism n14450339 the condition of being short of something; "there was no shortness of money"; "can cause shortness of breath" n14450540 a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit n14450691 the condition of being essential or indispensable n14450904 the state of being absolutely required n14451020 the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity n14451189 a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry; "in a hurry to lock the door" n14451349 the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters" n14451672 a state of critical urgency n14451911 the condition of being filled to capacity n14452151 the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more n14452294 the state of being more than full n14452442 state of having the interior filled with matter n14452616 the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites n14453066 infestation with itch mites n14453175 infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms n14453290 (veterinary medicine) infestation with coccidia n14453414 infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms) n14453554 infestation of the body with parasitic worms n14453676 infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin n14453840 infestation of the body by the larvae of flies (usually through a wound or other opening) or any disease resulting from such infestation n14454030 infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America n14454311 infestation with flukes obtained from eating raw fish; common in eastern Asia n14454450 infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching n14454661 infestation of the scalp with lice n14454773 infestation of body skin with lice n14454874 infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice n14454988 infestation with chiggers n14455074 infestation by a roundworm; common in tropical areas with poor sanitation n14455206 the state of containing nothing n14455419 the state of being blank; void; emptiness n14455552 the state of being hollow: having an empty space within n14455700 the state of nonexistence n14455847 nowhere to be found in a giant void; "it vanished into thin air" n14455966 being unoccupied n14456054 the absence of matter n14456138 the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind n14456435 without clothing (especially in the phrase `in the nude'); "they swam in the nude" n14456586 informal terms for nakedness; "in the raw"; "in the altogether"; "in his birthday suit" n14456752 partial or complete nakedness; "a state of undress" n14456893 the state of being unclothed and exposed (especially of a part of the body) n14457041 the condition of having no hair on the top of the head n14457218 the condition of being void of hair n14457361 loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseases or drugs and treatments (chemotherapy for cancer) n14457630 patchy baldness n14457707 loss of hair on the crown of the head n14457838 the state of being carelessly or partially dressed n14457976 not wearing a jacket; "in your shirtsleeves" means you are not wearing anything over your shirt; "in hot weather they dined in their shirtsleeves" n14458181 (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence; "the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"; "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"; "the Virgin lived in a state of grace" n14458593 the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell n14458763 (Old Testament) God's means of destroying sinners; "his sermons were full of fire and brimstone" n14458943 the state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge n14459093 the omniscience of a divine being n14459185 the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power n14459332 the omnipotence of a divine being n14459422 the state of being without a flaw or defect n14459715 someone or something wonderful; "this dessert is a dream" n14459824 a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad n14460257 state of perfection; the utmost degree; "they polished the furniture to a fare-thee-well" n14460407 the state of being unimpaired n14460565 an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting; "the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development"; "he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia" n14460974 the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed n14461231 the state of being total and complete; "he read the article in its entirety"; "appalled by the totality of the destruction" n14461519 completeness over a broad scope n14461679 everything available; usually preceded by `the'; "we saw the whole shebang"; "a hotdog with the works"; "we took on the whole caboodle"; "for $10 you get the full treatment" n14462064 the state of being only a part; not total; incomplete n14462193 the state of being crude and incomplete and imperfect; "the study was criticized for incompleteness of data but it stimulated further research"; "the rawness of his diary made it unpublishable" n14462565 incompleteness of details n14462666 the state or an instance of being imperfect n14462946 a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings" n14463170 an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness n14463331 the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall n14463471 a lack of competence; "pointed out the insufficiencies in my report"; "juvenile offenses often reflect an inadequacy in the parents" n14463676 used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress; "metal fatigue" n14463826 defect or weakness in a person's character; "he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless" n14464005 an imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs" n14464203 an imperfection in an object or machine; "a flaw caused the crystal to shatter"; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer" n14464512 a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint) n14464675 a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine n14464793 a fault; "he shot holes in my argument" n14464883 an imperfection in someone or something that is suggestive of a wart (especially in smallness or unattractiveness) n14465048 a defect that is present at birth n14465768 an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological n14466122 accumulation of urine in the kidney because of an obstruction in the ureter n14466258 the condition of having no arms n14466344 congenital absence of an arm or leg n14466432 congenital absence of part of an arm or leg n14466567 an abnormality of development in which the upper part of an arm or leg is missing so the hands or feet are attached to the body like stumps; rare condition that results from taking thalidomide during pregnancy n14466846 protrusion of brain tissue through a congenital fissure in the skull n14466974 congenital disorder characterized by high levels of cholesterol and early development of atherosclerosis n14467172 a congenital anomaly of the central nervous system in which a sac protruding from the brain or the spinal meninges contains cerebrospinal fluid (but no nerve tissue) n14467395 a congenital defect of the central nervous system in which a sac containing part of the spinal cord and its meninges protrude through a gap in the vertebral column; frequently accompanied by hydrocephalus and mental retardation n14467685 congenital malformation of the skull in which the main axis of the skull is oblique n14467846 congenital defect of having one or more extra chromosomes in somatic cells n14467975 congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics n14468167 congenital condition in which a person has external genitalia of one sex and internal sex organs of the other sex n14468348 a rare abnormality marked by premature aging (grey hair and wrinkled skin and stooped posture) in a child n14468508 congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardation n14468693 a deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the body n14468870 a deformity in which part of a limb is turned inward to an abnormal degree n14469014 a birth defect involving the heart n14469154 a congenital abnormality in the septum between the left and right sides of the heart n14469334 an abnormal opening between the left and right atria of the heart n14469466 a common congenital heart defect; an abnormal opening in the septum dividing the ventricles allows blood to pass directly from the left to the right ventricle; large openings may cause congestive heart failure n14469766 a congenital heart defect producing cyanosis; characterized by four symptoms: pulmonary stenosis and ventricular septal defect and malposition of the aorta over both ventricles and hypertrophy of the right ventricle n14470144 syndrome resulting from a serious acute (sometimes fatal) infection associated with the presence of staphylococcus; characterized by fever and diarrhea and nausea and diffuse erythema and shock; occurs especially in menstruating women using highly absorbent tampons n14470496 syndrome associated with bacterial meningitis; marked by sudden high fever and skin discoloration and petechiae with hemorrhage into the adrenal glands and cardiovascular collapse n14470754 a rare congenital disorder associated with deletion of genetic material in chromosome 7; characterized by mental deficiency and some growth deficiency and elfin faces but an overly social personality and a remarkable gift for vocabulary n14471054 syndrome consisting of intractable peptic ulceration with gastric hypersecretion and hyperacidity n14471224 a not uncommon congenital defect in which a vertebra is malformed; unless several vertebrae are affected or there is myelomeningocele there are few symptoms; can be diagnosed by amniocentesis n14471507 any of several congenital disorders marked by degeneration of the cerebellum and spinal cord resulting in spasticity and ataxia n14471724 birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes n14471926 birth defect in which there is partial or total webbing connecting two or more fingers or toes n14472111 a congenital anomaly in which the mucous membrane under the tongue is too short limiting the mobility of the tongue n14472299 the state of being defective n14472526 the state of having bugs n14472624 a wild or unrefined state n14472900 an imperfection or defectiveness; "a stylist noted for the lameness of his plots" n14473054 defectiveness or unsoundness; "drugs have become a sickness they cannot cure"; "a great sickness of his judgment" n14473222 your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion" n14473655 an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes n14473917 a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures n14474052 the condition of prospering; having good fortune n14474264 a desirable state; "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors" n14474435 something for which to be thankful; "it was a mercy we got out alive" n14474556 the condition of financial success; "the strength of the company's stock in recent weeks" n14474718 the condition of being financially weak; "the weakness of the dollar against the yen" n14474894 a state of prosperity or fame; "he is enjoying great success"; "he does not consider wealth synonymous with success" n14475154 the highest level of an occupation (especially in entertainment) n14475273 a profitable success; "the inventor worked for years before hitting pay dirt" n14475405 an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes n14475661 a state of misfortune or affliction; "debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity"; "a life of hardship" n14475992 misfortune resulting in lost effort or money; "his career was in the gutter"; "all that work went down the sewer"; "pensions are in the toilet" n14476205 bad luck n14476290 a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune; "lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system"; "his policies were a disaster" n14476521 an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease) n14476697 the final extremity (however unpleasant it may be); "he was determined to fight to the bitter end" n14476852 a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need); "a ship in distress"; "she was the classic maiden in distress" n14477076 an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress n14477207 hard or painful trouble or struggle; "a country in the throes of economic collapse" n14477342 a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity n14477509 adversity resulting from being made a victim; "his victimization infuriated him" n14477667 any affliction that causes great suffering; "that is his cross to bear"; "he bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns" n14477877 lack of success; "he felt that his entire life had been a failure"; "that year there was a crop failure" n14478143 the ability to meet maturing obligations as they come due n14478291 the lack of financial resources n14478433 inability to discharge all your debts as they come due; "the company had to declare bankruptcy"; "fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks" n14478684 a state of complete lack of some abstract property; "spiritual bankruptcy"; "moral bankruptcy"; "intellectual bankruptcy" n14478862 the inability of a bank to meet its credit obligations n14478975 the failure of crops to produce a marketable surplus n14479086 something doomed to failure; "he finally admitted that the legislation was a dead duck"; "the idea of another TV channel is now a dead duck"; "as theories go, that's a dead duck" n14479320 the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver; "the business is in receivership" n14479488 the state or fact of being an owner n14479615 (chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container); "the solid state of water is called ice" n14480065 (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary; "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system" n14480420 the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility n14480772 the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape n14481080 the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container n14481511 (physical chemistry) a fourth state of matter distinct from solid or liquid or gas and present in stars and fusion reactors; a gas becomes a plasma when it is heated until the atoms lose all their electrons, leaving a highly electrified collection of nuclei and free electrons; "particles in space exist in the form of a plasma" n14481929 capability of existing or happening or being true; "there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired" n14482299 the state of being conceivable n14482444 the state of being achievable n14482620 the inherent capacity for coming into being n14482852 the state of being not yet evident or active n14482968 the possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent" n14483126 incapability of existing or occurring n14483348 the state of being impossible to conceive n14483508 the state of being unattainable n14483620 full of hope n14483744 a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable; "public confidence in the economy" n14483917 a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance" n14484378 a rich opportunity or a prize; "he missed the brass ring at the Miami convention" n14484516 a period of opportunity; "he deserves his day in court"; "every dog has his day" n14484646 an opportunity to start over without prejudice n14484778 an opportunity to state your case and be heard; "they condemned him without a hearing"; "he saw that he had lost his audience" n14484969 a place where opportunities abound n14485064 an opportunity to do something; "there was never an occasion for her to demonstrate her skill" n14485249 opportunity especially for employment or promotion; "there is an opening in the sales department" n14485436 opportunity for; "room for improvement" n14485526 the chance to speak; "let him have his say" n14485673 a chance to do something; "he wanted a shot at the champion" n14485811 a situation offering opportunities; "he worked both sides of the street"; "cooperation is a two-way street" n14485990 a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw" n14486122 anticipating with confidence of fulfillment n14486274 a state in which all hope is lost or absent; "in the depths of despair"; "they were rescued from despair at the last minute"; "courage born of desperation" n14486533 a state of melancholy depression n14486639 an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything n14486767 being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material n14487026 the state of being unmixed with other material; "the plainness of vanilla ice cream" n14487184 the condition of being impure n14487443 being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating n14487598 the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something n14487731 the state of being contaminated n14487902 state of being contaminated with dust n14488004 the state of containing dirty impurities n14488118 something that is feculent n14488200 the state of being putrid n14488317 the condition of (corporate or personal) finances n14488594 the condition of the economy n14488813 a state of economic prosperity n14488912 a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high n14489113 a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment n14489361 the economic crisis beginning with the stock market crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s n14489523 the economic condition when everyone who wishes to work at the going wage rate for their type of labor is employed n14489699 an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment n14489859 a state of declining economic condition; "orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness"; "he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy" n14490110 the state of being obligated to do or pay something; "he is under an obligation to finish the job" n14490319 an obligation to pay money to another party n14490564 the state of owing something (especially money); "he is badly in debt" n14490685 the state of being behind in payments; "an account in arrears" n14490801 a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit; "the problem was to match receivables and payables in the same currency" n14491034 an amount due (as at a restaurant or bar); "add it to my score and I'll settle later" n14491171 obligations of all kinds taken as a whole n14491271 the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money; "great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence" n14491625 abundant wealth; "they studied forerunners of richness or poverty"; "the richness all around unsettled him for he had expected to find poverty" n14491889 a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world" n14492116 in conditions of wealth and comfort; "he was raised in the lap of luxury" n14492249 wealth that is inherited rather than earned n14492373 wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living n14492634 wealth regarded as an evil influence n14492723 the inherited wealth of established upper-class families; "he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth"; "she is the daughter of old money from Massachusetts" n14492953 sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations; "her father questioned the young suitor's sufficiency" n14493145 the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions n14493426 a state of extreme poverty n14493613 a state without friends or money or prospects n14493716 a state of extreme poverty or destitution; "their indigence appalled him"; "a general state of need exists among the homeless" n14494032 the state of being a beggar or mendicant; "they were reduced to mendicancy" n14494186 a state of lacking money n14494358 an economic condition that results in the elimination of marginally financed participants in an industry; "they glutted the market in order to cause a shakeout of their competitors" n14494594 any economic condition or variable that serves to set wage rates n14494716 the state of sanitation (clean or dirty) n14494893 the state of being conducive to health n14495080 a condition promoting sanitary practices; "personal hygiene" n14495230 (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms n14495466 the state of being clean and conducive to health n14495589 a state that is not conducive to health n14495761 a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse n14495980 a foul or degraded condition n14496063 the state of aggregation of soil and its condition for supporting plant growth n14496193 the state of being clean; without dirt or other impurities n14496451 the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections n14496563 the state of being spotlessly clean n14496710 a condition of regular or proper arrangement; "he put his desk in order"; "the machine is now in working order" n14496977 careful attention to order and appearance (as in the military) n14497120 in working order; "out of kilter"; "in good kilter" n14497233 the habit of being tidy n14497365 the state of being neat and smart and trim n14497511 a state of arrangement or appearance; "in good trim" n14497679 a condition of great disorder n14497763 the state of being unsanitary n14498096 the state of being covered with unclean things n14498404 the state of being polluted n14498567 discoloration due to dirtiness n14498733 the state of being covered with dust n14498843 the state of being grimy n14498972 the state of being dirty with soot n14499111 sordid dirtiness n14499262 a condition in which things are not in their expected places; "the files are in complete disorder" n14499594 the condition of being untidy n14499734 a lack of order and tidiness; not cared for n14499953 unkemptness of hair n14500047 a state of confusion and disorderliness; "the house was a mess"; "she smoothed the mussiness of the bed" n14500341 a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted n14500567 a confused multitude of things n14500819 a jumble of things to be given away n14500908 being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning n14501172 the state of being that is average; indicates normality but with connotations of mediocrity n14501375 the state of being that is commonly observed n14501545 the state of being that is typical n14501726 an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies n14502896 collapse of an expanded lung (especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth n14503060 any state that is not typical n14503234 abnormally low oxygen content in arterial blood n14503354 an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely n14503528 an uncontrollable use of obscene language; often accompanied by mental disorders n14503665 a state or condition markedly different from the norm n14503990 a developmental abnormality in which there is only one eye n14504103 any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes; often results in physical or mental abnormalities n14504405 chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number n14504558 chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell n14504726 a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting n14504889 an abnormal curvature of the vertebral column n14505069 an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column n14505215 an abnormal inward (forward) curvature of the vertebral column n14505364 an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column n14505469 abnormal spinal curvature that results when osteoporosis causes the spine to collapse; seen most often in elderly women n14505667 the state of being less than normal (especially with respect to intelligence) n14505821 deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule n14506020 excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives) n14506233 strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose n14506403 a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature n14506533 a form of dwarfism accompanied by fragile bones and bad teeth n14506656 congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose n14506920 presence of lactose in the urine; can occur during pregnancy or lactation n14507050 the presence of myoglobin in the urine n14507148 abnormally small production of urine; can be a symptom of kidney disease or obstruction of the urinary tract or edema or an imbalance of fluids and electrolytes in the body n14507375 a genetic disorder of metabolism; lack of the enzyme needed to turn phenylalanine into tyrosine results in an accumulation of phenylalanine in the body fluids which causes various degrees of mental deficiency n14507651 a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion n14507787 an abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics n14507951 the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction n14508149 blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel n14508368 blockage or closure (as of a wound or body cavity) by (or as if by) a tampon (especially to stop bleeding) n14508578 mechanical compression of the heart resulting from large amounts of fluid collecting in the pericardial space and limiting the heart's normal range of motion n14508799 a form of infantilism characterized by physical underdevelopment but normal intelligence n14508974 an abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical n14509219 abnormally small arms n14509299 an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain n14509491 an abnormal thickness of the lips n14509583 an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans n14509712 the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance n14510104 poisoning resulting from the ingestion of an alkali compound (as lye or ammonia) n14510247 poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products n14510401 a toxic condition that results from inhaling and absorbing carbon monoxide gas; "carbon monoxide combines with hemoglobin and displaces oxygen in the blood" n14510648 poisoning due to ingesting or inhaling cyanide; common in smoke from fires and in industrial chemicals n14510814 a toxic condition caused by inhaling or ingesting the insecticide Malathion n14510955 poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs n14511234 a toxic condition caused by ingesting or inhaling mercury; acute mercury poisoning causes a metallic taste and vomiting and diarrhea and kidney problems that may lead to death n14511491 a form of mercury poisoning among people who ate fish from mercury-contaminated waters of Minamata Bay off Japan in the 1950s; characterized by severe neurological degeneration n14511730 toxic condition resulting from inhaling or ingesting naphthalene n14511862 toxic condition caused by the ingestion or inhalation of large amounts of nicotine n14512009 poisoning by snake venom n14512088 poisoning caused by ingestion of paraquat; characterized by progressive damage to the esophagus and liver and kidneys n14512270 a toxic condition resulting from inhalation or ingestion of the insecticide parathion; characterized by nausea and abdominal pains and headache and convulsions and sweating n14512508 toxic condition resulting from ingesting or inhaling a pesticide n14512674 poisoning caused by the excessive ingestion of salicylates (usually aspirin) n14512817 the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context" n14513062 the environment as it relates to living organisms; "it changed the ecology of the island" n14513259 the state of the environment in which a situation exists; "you can't do that in a university setting" n14513489 the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; "the crowded canvas of history"; "the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound" n14513694 an environment offering affection and security; "home is where the heart is"; "he grew up in a good Christian home"; "there's no place like home" n14513944 the environmental condition n14514039 a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit" n14514392 the sphere of work by women n14514491 a sphere of activity involving effort; "the Japanese were active last week on the diplomatic front"; "they advertise on many different fronts" n14514685 an idyllic realm of contentment and self-indulgence n14514805 a domain in which something is dominant; "the untroubled kingdom of reason"; "a land of make-believe"; "the rise of the realm of cotton in the south" n14515041 an area of control or responsibility; "the job fell right in my lap" n14515177 beyond human control or responsibility; "there is nothing more I can do; it's in the lap of the gods now" n14515344 a sphere of intense political activity n14515463 a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone; "medicine is no longer a male preserve" n14515633 the proper sphere or extent of your activities; "it was his province to take care of himself" n14515816 the district within the jurisdiction of an archbishop or a metropolitan or one of the territorial divisions of an ecclesiastical order; "the general of the Jesuits has several provinces under him" n14516082 a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect; "it was a showcase for democracy in Africa" n14516256 the streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction; "she tried to keep her children off the street" n14516501 the state of the environment n14516743 undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities n14517067 pollution that is rendered harmless by natural processes and so causes no permanent harm n14517243 pollution that accumulates in the environment and may appear in the food chain n14517412 pollution of the atmosphere; "air pollution reduced the visibility" n14517629 rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combine with water n14517852 pollution resulting from an industrial plant discharging pollutants into the atmosphere n14518010 unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources; "the miasma of the marshes"; "a miasma of cigar smoke" n14518219 air pollution caused by fine particles of soot (as from power plants or diesel engines) n14518377 air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog n14518539 annoying and potentially harmful environmental noise n14518671 harm to lakes and rivers resulting from the release of excessive waste heat into them n14518820 pollution of the water in rivers and lakes n14518924 condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind n14519097 the state of being clear of trees n14519208 the condition of having reduced numbers of inhabitants (or no inhabitants at all) n14519366 the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter" n14519673 the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action; "Agassiz recognized marks of glaciation all over northern Europe" n14519942 the environmental condition in a region that lacks a favorable climate or terrain for life or growth n14520123 the prevailing environmental conditions as they influence the prediction of weather n14520278 the weather or climate at some place; "the atmosphere was thick with fog" n14520518 a large body of air with uniform characteristics horizontally n14520670 an air mass of higher than normal pressure; "the east coast benefits from a Bermuda high" n14520829 an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow" n14521021 (meteorology) winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center; circling clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern n14521302 (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern n14521648 an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance n14521954 (British informal) an airless smoky smelly atmosphere n14522113 weather suitable for outdoor activities n14522265 an absence of strong winds or rain n14522408 good weather with comfortable temperatures n14522570 the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing; "the day's heat faded into balminess"; "the climate had the softness of the south of France" n14522809 calmness without winds n14522956 a period of calm weather; "there was a lull in the storm" n14523090 weather unsuitable for outdoor activities n14523344 unpleasantly cold and damp weather n14523436 the state of being stormy; "he dreaded the storminess of the North Atlantic in winter" n14523669 a turbulent and stormy state of the sea n14523787 a mildly windy state of the air n14523923 a state of wild storminess n14524029 used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather n14524198 the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds n14524383 instability in the atmosphere n14524487 strong turbulence in an otherwise cloudless region that subjects aircraft to violent updrafts or downdrafts n14524661 the prevailing psychological state; "the climate of opinion"; "the national mood had changed radically since the last election" n14524849 a particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement" n14525108 a cause of worry or gloom or trouble; "the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the French" n14525274 the special atmosphere of a place n14525365 an atmosphere of depression and melancholy; "gloom pervaded the office" n14525548 a bleak and desolate atmosphere; "the nakedness of the landscape" n14525777 a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry; "some people in publishing think of theirs as a glamorous medium so they copy the glitter of Hollywood" n14526032 an unwholesome atmosphere; "the novel spun a miasma of death and decay" n14526182 the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason" n14526635 the spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation n14526764 the state of not being susceptible; "unsusceptibility to rust" n14526954 the capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents; "these trees are widely planted because of their resistance to salt and smog" n14527171 (medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease n14527430 the property of eliciting an immune response n14527553 a form of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies against disease-causing antigens n14527721 an impermanent form of acquired immunity in which antibodies against a disease are acquired naturally (as through the placenta to an unborn child) or artificially (as by injection of antiserum) n14527977 production of antibodies against the tissues of your own body; produces autoimmune disease or hypersensitivity reactions n14528193 immunity to a particular disease that is not innate but has been acquired during life; immunity can be acquired by the development of antibodies after an attack of an infectious disease or by a pregnant mother passing antibodies through the placenta to a fetus or by vaccination n14528571 immunity to disease that occurs as part of an individual's natural biologic makeup n14528752 natural immunity shared by all members of a particular race n14528873 immunity from an obligation or duty n14529082 a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment n14529212 exemption from taxation or normal processes of law that is offered to diplomatic personnel in a foreign country n14529408 legal exemption from liability for damages n14529524 exemption from punishment or loss n14529612 an exemption based on circumstances existing prior to the adoption of some policy; used to enfranchise illiterate whites in south after the American Civil War n14529835 the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan; "all his actions were in subservience to the general plan" n14530061 the state of being susceptible; easily affected n14530403 the state of being legally obliged and responsible n14530563 liability to taxation n14530659 the state of being liable to assessment or taxation n14530836 the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment; "the capability of a metal to be fused" n14531056 person's predisposition to be affected by something (as a disease); "the consumptive habitus" n14531203 (chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction; "catalytic activity" n14531392 (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation; "any food produced irritation of the stomach" n14531598 a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part; "retroversion of the uterus" n14531772 susceptibility to a pathogen n14531983 the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen) n14532142 allergic reaction to a substance ingested in food n14532250 an allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact n14532458 a delayed allergic reaction to the injection of an antiserum caused by an antibody reaction to an antigen in the donor serum n14532659 an allergic reaction that becomes apparent only hours after contact n14532816 hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity n14533106 hypersensitivity to cold n14533203 an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock n14533547 hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance n14533796 pathological sensitivity n14533937 rhinitis caused by an allergic reaction n14534076 a symptom of allergic states; increased eosinophils in the blood n14534199 a seasonal rhinitis resulting from an allergic reaction to pollen n14534333 constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality n14534457 ready susceptibility to chemical change n14534571 susceptibility or responsiveness to suggestion n14534696 the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water); "he confirmed the wetness of the swimming trunks" n14535056 the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water; "the baseball game was canceled because of the wateriness of the outfield"; "the water's muddiness made it undrinkable"; "the sloppiness of a rainy November day" n14535431 wetness caused by water; "drops of wet gleamed on the window" n14535643 wetness in the atmosphere n14535807 a state of warm humidity n14535905 a slight wetness n14536085 unpleasant wetness n14536207 a chilly dampness; "the rawness of the midnight air" n14536331 a heavy wetness n14536438 the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water) n14536831 dryness resulting from the removal of water n14537054 a shortage of rainfall; "farmers most affected by the drought hope that there may yet be sufficient rain early in the growing season" n14537250 a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall) n14537472 a withered dryness n14537563 a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin n14537735 a rare genetic condition characterized by an eruption of exposed skin occurring in childhood and photosensitivity with severe sunburn; inherited as a recessive autosomal trait in which DNA repair processes are defective so they are more likely to chromosome breaks and cancers when exposed to ultraviolet light n14538113 abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A n14538329 abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva n14538472 the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk" n14538811 safety from exposure to infectious agents n14538908 safety as a consequence of entailing no risk n14539029 having the strength to withstand attack n14539165 the state of being saved or preserved from harm n14539268 the state of being free from danger or injury; "we support the armed services in the name of national security" n14539524 the general security of public places; "he was arrested for disturbing the peace" n14539693 the state of freedom from fear or danger n14539826 protection against future loss n14539960 the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home" n14540220 a system for international peace n14540318 the Roman peace; the long period of peace enforced on states in the Roman Empire n14540455 protection against harmful effects of radiation n14540564 the causal agent resulting in death; "heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States" n14540765 the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury; "you are in no danger"; "there was widespread danger of disease" n14541044 a cause of pain or injury or loss; "he feared the dangers of traveling by air" n14541247 a standard for judging when freedom of speech can be abridged; "no one has a right to shout `fire' in a crowded theater when there is no fire because such an action would pose a clear and present danger to public safety" n14541538 the state of being dangerous n14541677 the state of being subject to danger or injury n14541852 a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" n14542320 hazard to the health of those exposed to it n14542441 hazard to humans or the environment resulting from biological agents or conditions n14542579 (economics) the lack of any incentive to guard against a risk when you are protected against it (as by insurance); "insurance companies are exposed to a moral hazard if the insured party is not honest" n14542858 any condition of a job that can result in illness or injury n14542983 a constant and imminent peril; "the possibility hangs over their heads like the sword of Damocles" n14543145 a potentially explosive state n14543231 something that is a source of danger; "earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan" n14543411 the threat to Western civilization said to arise from the power of Asiatic peoples n14543552 a state of danger involving risk n14543756 financial risk; "he rejected stocks that didn't pay dividends because of their speculativeness" n14543931 the state of being vulnerable or exposed; "his vulnerability to litigation"; "his exposure to ridicule" n14544159 the state of being exposed to risk or anxiety n14544335 the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body" n14544672 the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli; "the doctor tested my tonicity" n14545045 extreme tonus; muscular rigidity; a common symptom in catatonic schizophrenia n14545215 normal tonicity of the muscles; "exercise improves muscle tone" n14545353 abnormally long muscular contractions; slow relaxation of a muscle after a contraction n14545548 myotonia of the extremities only; causes spastic deformity of the hand or foot n14545685 a mild, rare, congenital form of myotonia characterized by muscle stiffness n14545845 lack of normal muscular tension or tonus n14546042 the condition of being physiologically lax; "baths can help the laxness of the bowels" n14546227 the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') n14546432 good physical condition; being in shape or in condition n14546596 a state of fitness and good health; "in fine fettle" n14546701 a formal way of referring to the condition of something; "the building was in good repair" n14546844 a state or condition free from damage or decay n14547036 fitness to traverse the seas n14547188 fitness to fly; "the plane received a certificate of airworthiness" n14547369 poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury) n14547643 the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age) n14547976 an abnormal loss of strength n14548105 any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease n14548343 the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment" n14548913 a disability that interferes with or prevents walking n14549070 inability to walk n14549284 abasia due to trembling of the legs n14549382 abasia due to ataxia of the legs n14549491 abasia related to abnormal movements of the legs n14549600 abasia related to paralysis of the leg muscles n14549709 abasia related to spasticity of the legs n14549823 abasia due to spastic contractions of the leg muscles n14549937 disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet n14550195 lameness due to pain in leg muscles because the blood supply is inadequate; pain subsides with rest n14550366 inability to stand due to muscular incoordination n14550469 a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs n14550614 any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment; "paralysis is one of the sequelae of poliomyelitis" n14550797 impairment of the sense of hearing n14550987 partial or complete loss of hearing n14551146 hearing loss due to problems with the bones of the middle ear n14551321 abnormal acuteness of hearing due to increased irritability of the sensory neural mechanism; characterized by intolerance for ordinary sound levels n14551565 hearing loss due to failure of the auditory nerve n14551704 an inability to distinguish differences in pitch n14551822 congenital deafness that results in inability to speak n14551986 the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak; "her muteness was a consequence of her deafness" n14552205 absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness n14552355 impairment of the sense of smell n14552477 absence of the sense of smell (as by damage to olfactory nasal tissue or the olfactory nerve or by obstruction of the nasal passages) n14552718 lessened sensitivity to odors n14552802 impairment of the sense of sight n14553290 (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred n14553590 (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people n14553873 sightlessness (especially because of a structural defect in or the absence of an eye) n14554011 abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects n14554345 inability to see clearly in bright light n14554459 blindness in one half of the visual field of one or both eyes n14554591 blindness in one fourth of the visual field n14554695 a defect of vision in which objects appear to be distorted; usually due to a defect in the retina n14554853 inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder n14555059 damage to the retina resulting from exposure of the eye to the sun without adequate protection n14555214 a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45 n14555414 the condition of the optical properties of the eye n14555560 difference in the refractive power of the two eyes n14555688 equality of refractive power in the two eyes n14555790 temporary blindness caused by exposure to sunlight reflected from snow or ice n14555962 visual impairment resulting from the retina becoming separated from the choroid in the back of the eye; treated by photocoagulation n14556203 an isolated area of diminished vision within the visual field n14556426 a circular scotoma surrounding the center of the field of vision n14556552 a scotoma that involves the fixation point n14556656 a scotoma involving half of the visual field n14556765 a scotoma that is adjacent to the fixation point n14556879 a localized area of diminished vision edged by shimmering colored lights; in many people it indicates the onset of migraine n14557091 visual impairment involving a loss of peripheral vision n14557206 blindness due to loss of the eyes n14557315 inability to see shapes and contours n14557415 abnormal alignment of one or both eyes n14557573 strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward n14557719 an unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted n14557898 (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group; "erectile dysfunction"; "sexual relationship dysfunction" n14558226 loss of the ability to move a body part n14558599 a slight or partial paralysis n14558700 a slight paralysis or weakness of both legs n14558801 prolapse of the uterus n14558899 prolapse of the kidney n14558995 drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness n14559134 sagging eyebrows n14559208 the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) n14559495 paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma) n14559644 paralysis of one side of the body n14559757 paralysis of both arms and both legs n14559852 impairment of tactile sensitivity; decrease of sensitivity n14559983 an inward slant of the thigh n14560115 disability in which the toes are turned inward; often associated with knock-knee n14560253 outward curvature of the legs n14560360 a condition of damage or decay n14560538 in need of repairs n14560612 an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying; "the corpse was in an advanced state of decay"; "the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair" n14560926 a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor n14561102 in a state of progressive putrefaction n14561327 in a decomposed state n14561461 a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system; "a disintegration of personality" n14561618 a symptom of reduced quality or strength n14561839 the state of being rancid; having a rancid scent or flavor (as of old cooking oil) n14561995 a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action n14562142 the state of being decayed or destroyed n14562324 an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you have brought ruin on this entire family" n14562541 a state of deterioration due to old age or long use n14562683 impairment resulting from long use; "the tires showed uneven wear" n14562854 a state or condition being blighted n14562960 a final state; "he came to a bad end"; "the so-called glorious experiment came to an inglorious end" n14563222 disgusting wickedness and immorality; "he understood the foulness of sin"; "his display of foulness deserved severe punishment"; "mouths which speak such foulness must be cleansed" n14563475 the condition of being improper n14563564 absence of moral or spiritual values; "the powers of darkness" n14563784 a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; "follow God's light" n14563928 any unwholesome or desperate condition; "what maladies afflict our nation?" n14564056 the state of being cancelled or annulled n14564165 the state of being fit for market; ready to be bought or sold n14564306 the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling; "you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies"; "the new line of cars will soon be on sale" n14564519 difficulty in beginning the flow of urine; associated with prostate enlargement in men and with narrowing of the urethral opening in women; may be caused by emotional stress in either men or women n14564779 a difficult or awkward situation; "his back was to the wall"; "competition was pushing them to the wall" n14564934 a chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands n14565121 localized scleroderma n14565196 an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin n14565417 purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of factors n14565696 any disease or abnormality that is determined by the sex hormones; "hemophilia is determined by a gene defect on an X chromosome" n14565927 a chromosomal disorder in females who have only one X chromosome; marked by dwarfism and heart abnormalities and underdeveloped sex organs n14566129 any infection of any of the organs of the urinary tract n14566308 inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis caused by bacterial infection n14566476 pyelonephritis resulting from the spread of a bladder infection n14566606 excess carotene in the blood stream; can cause the skin to turn a pale yellow or red color n14566766 pyelonephritis that develops slowly and can lead to renal failure if untreated; often associated with a kidney stone or with narrowing of the urinary passageways n14566996 sexually transmitted urethritis (usually caused by chlamydia) n14567134 persistent watery mucus discharge from the nose (as in the common cold) n14567281 fungal infection of the nose; often acquired while swimming n14567421 inflammation of the urethra; results in painful urination n14567571 inflammation of the urethra of unknown cause n14567690 the form of ratbite fever occurring in the Far East n14567812 an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped n14567956 the presence of greater than normal amounts of fat in the feces which are frothy and foul smelling and floating; a symptom of disorders of fat metabolism and malabsorption syndrome n14568194 a whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx n14568359 a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears; a symptom of an ear infection or Meniere's disease n14568516 the most severe stage of a disease n14568621 the condition of being serrated; "the serrations of a city skyline" n14568762 (biology) the normal rigid state of fullness of a cell or blood vessel or capillary resulting from pressure of the contents against the wall or membrane n14568986 painful inflammation of the muscles around the shins; frequent among runners n14569121 a rare inherited disorder of copper metabolism; copper accumulates in the liver and then in the red blood cells and brain n14569337 the state of being homozygous; having two identical alleles of the same gene n14569508 the state of being heterozygous; having two different alleles of the same gene n14569683 the state resulting when juvenile characteristics are retained by the adults of a species n14569844 the state of being plural; "to mark plurality, one language may add an extra syllable to the word whereas another may simply change the vowel in the existing final syllable" n14570091 (toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of microorganism n14570330 (chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two n14570581 the condition of being amphidiploid n14570676 the condition of being diploid n14570761 the condition of being haploid n14570846 the condition of being heteroploid n14570939 the condition of being polyploid n14571028 the condition in which an organism has two or more cell populations that differ in genetic makeup n14571181 the condition of being a child without living parents; "his early orphanage shaped his character as an adult" n14571377 atrophy and shriveling of the skin or mucous membrane n14571504 kraurosis of the vulva; often a precancerous lesion n14571618 insufficient spermatozoa in the semen n14571714 painful spasm of the anal sphincter along with an urgent desire to defecate without the significant production of feces; associated with irritable bowel syndrome n14571930 the condition of having or being marked by stigmata n14572074 condition in which a person assumes the identity and permanently acts the part of the gender opposite to his or her biological sex n14572265 prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles n14572353 presence of abnormal amounts of uric acid salts in the blood; symptom of gout n14572503 presence of abnormally large amounts of uric acid in the urine; symptom of gout n14572637 prolapse of the end of the ureter into the bladder; may obstruct urine flow n14572770 stenosis of the ureter n14572854 prolapse of the urethra into the vagina n14572951 presence of abnormal amounts of uric acid in the urine; symptom of gout n14573099 extravasation of urine into the scrotal sac n14573196 any pathology of the urinary tract n14573303 dilatation of the veins associated with the spermatic cord in the testes n14573432 pathological condition of being varicose or having varicose veins n14573553 varix or varicose condition in which a vein is swollen and tortuous n14573713 abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel n14573846 the presence of a virus in the blood stream; "viremia spread the smallpox virus to the internal organs" n14574014 abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction n14574192 visual defect in which objects appear to have a yellowish hue; sometimes occurs in cases of jaundice n14574349 the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance n14574504 the condition of being automatically operated or controlled; "automation increases productivity" n14574675 the condition of being treated in a cruel and savage manner n14574846 the condition of being strongly disapproved of; "he deserved nothing but condemnation" n14575063 the condition of being treated like a god n14575180 the condition of being varied; "that restaurant's menu lacks diversification; every day it is the same" n14575399 the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation n14575531 the condition of being made easy (or easier); "social facilitation is an adaptive condition" n14575700 the condition of being formed into small tight curls; "her hair was in a frizz" n14575849 the condition of bearing fruit n14575952 the state of being hidden; "he went into hiding" n14576053 the condition of being treated as a patient in a hospital; "he hoped to avoid the expense of hospitalization" n14576242 (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic n14576468 (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic n14576690 (of a solution) the extent to which a solution has a higher osmotic pressure than some other n14576860 (of a solution) the extent to which a solution has a lower osmotic pressure than some other n14577046 the condition of having the identity (of a person or object) established; "the thief's identification was followed quickly by his arrest"; "identification of the gun was an important clue" n14577331 the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed n14577469 the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge); "the ionization of a gas" n14577753 the condition of being exposed to radiation n14577872 the condition of permitting leaks or leakage; "the leakiness of the roof"; "the heart valve's leakiness"; "the leakiness of the boat made it dangerous to use" n14578104 the condition of having been made smooth or slippery by the application of a lubricant n14578302 the condition of having a highly technical implementation n14578471 the condition of being motivated; "his motivation was at a high level" n14578634 a condition resembling that of a mummy; "bureaucratic mummification in red tape" n14578792 the state of being a father; "tests were conducted to determine paternity" n14578940 the condition of being (well or ill) preserved n14579063 the condition of being prognathous; the condition of having a projecting jaw n14579215 the condition naturally attaching to life in the country n14579365 the condition of being coated or clogged with rust n14579489 the condition of being shocked (as by improper behavior) n14579623 a position in a hierarchy or organization; "Bob Dylan occupied the top slot for several weeks"; "she beat some tough competition for the number one slot" n14579827 a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made; "American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"; "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business" n14580090 the condition of having submitted to control by someone or something else; "the union was brought into submission"; "his submission to the will of God" n14580334 the condition of being urbanized n14580476 the state of having been made use of; "the rate of utilization" n14580597 material of a particular kind or constitution; "the immune response recognizes invading substances" n14580752 the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object; "the chemistry of soil" n14580897 the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" n14582025 (cosmology) the original matter that (according to the big bang theory) existed before the formation of the chemical elements n14582220 (cosmology) a hypothetical form of matter that is believed to make up 90 percent of the universe; it is invisible (does not absorb or emit light) and does not collide with atomic particles but exerts gravitational force n14582535 matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those making up normal substances n14582716 a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals) n14582870 hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold n14583066 a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction) n14583228 a hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning n14583400 a semiliquid mass of partially digested food that passes from the stomach through the pyloric sphincter into the duodenum n14583573 any gummy shapeless matter; usually unpleasant n14583670 worthless or dangerous material that should be removed; "there were impurities in the water" n14583843 (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated n14584016 a compound formed by an addition reaction n14584110 any of a series of radioactive elements with atomic numbers 89 through 103 n14584260 any substance that can cause an allergy n14584390 a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components n14584502 any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature n14584658 any substance characterized by its great flammability n14584765 any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids n14585048 an acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine n14585223 any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking n14585392 pollen of the ragweed plant is a common allergen n14585519 (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything n14585808 any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction n14585960 a small loosely aggregated mass of flocculent material suspended in or precipitated from a liquid n14586119 an abbreviation for `hazardous material' used on warning signs; "NO HAZMATS IN TUNNEL" n14586258 (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding) n14586769 a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; "brass is an alloy of zinc and copper" n14587688 any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis n14587886 a neurotoxin (trade name Botox) that is used clinically in small quantities to treat strabismus and facial spasms and other neurological disorders characterized by abnormal muscle contractions; is also used by cosmetic surgeons to smooth frown lines temporarily n14588219 a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension n14588492 a mixture of ingredients n14588646 (of colloids) a substance in the colloidal state n14588797 (of colloids) a substance in which another is colloidally dispersed n14588986 a mixture whose components can be separated by mechanical means n14589114 a mixture of substances having a minimum melting point n14589223 a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water" n14589912 a solution in water n14589994 an aqueous solution containing the chlorides of sodium and potassium and calcium that is isotonic to animal tissues; used to correct dehydration and (in physiological experiments) as a medium for in vitro preparations n14590293 an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water n14590441 an electrolyte of high molecular weight n14590542 a colloid in a more solid form than a sol n14590685 a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium n14590795 a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid n14590975 a substance that forms a gel with water n14591091 a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy n14591333 a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water n14591481 a renewed suspension of insoluble particles after they have been precipitated n14591635 a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering n14591804 the precipitate produced by sewage treatment n14591901 a neurotoxin that is deadly for humans; found in various marine algae n14592028 any of a class of composite plastics used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances n14592217 a thin polyester film n14592309 a fine cloth made from pineapple fibers n14592405 a synthetic material resembling clay but remaining soft; used as a substitute for clay or wax in modeling (especially in schools) n14592610 generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives n14593162 a substance added to plastics or other materials to make them more pliable n14593344 a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled n14593545 any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things n14593671 a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives n14593874 a transparent plastic used as a substitute for glass n14594032 a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin n14594174 a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic n14594313 a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation n14594456 the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-) n14594708 any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group; "an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group" n14594925 material such as sand or gravel used with cement and water to make concrete, mortar, or plaster n14595076 the chemical group -OH n14595176 the chemical group -CHO n14595279 a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives n14595403 a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables n14595543 a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene n14595711 a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic; "expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation" n14595933 a light resilient foam of polystyrene n14596063 a material that hardens when heated and cannot be remolded n14596216 a thermosetting plastic used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware and telephone receivers etc. n14596398 a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided n14596599 any of various vinyl resins n14596700 material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing n14596839 the raw material that is required for some industrial process n14596956 a material that has been or is capable of being taken up by another substance by either absorption or adsorption n14597158 a material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption n14597413 a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance n14597628 a material that has been or is capable of being absorbed n14597758 a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used n14598079 (physics) material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation n14598251 cotton made absorbent by removal of the natural wax n14598383 an indicator used in reactions that involve precipitation n14598525 a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance n14598704 a material that has been or is capable of being adsorbed n14598834 a chemical agent used to kill mites n14598937 an alcohol-soluble resin from Australian trees; used in varnishes and in manufacturing paper n14599168 a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals n14599494 any of three liquid acetates that are formed when acetic acid and glycerin are heated together n14599641 a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug) n14599806 a salt or ester of acetic acid n14599938 an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972 n14600135 an insecticide that kills the larvae of insects n14600238 a poisonous white solid (Pb3[AsO4]2) used as an insecticide n14600357 a clear oily poisonous liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking n14600504 the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics n14600742 a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis n14600927 the clay from which adobe bricks are made n14601039 a herbicide used in the Vietnam War to defoliate forest areas n14601178 an aliphatic compound that contains a ring of atoms n14601294 organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative n14601505 organic compound that has an alkyl group bound to a benzene ring n14601646 organic compound in which halogen atoms have been substituted for hydrogen atoms in an alkane n14601829 organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group; "proteins are composed of various proportions of about 20 common amino acids" n14602490 a crystalline amino acid that occurs in many proteins n14602597 a white clay (especially a white clay used by potters) n14602721 a pesticide or drug containing arsenic n14602851 a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus) n14602987 a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and occurring naturally in sugar beets and sugar cane n14603143 an amino acid found in the jack bean n14603236 a colorless volatile flammable liquid with an almond odor that is made from chlorine and benzene; used as a solvent and in the production of phenol and DDT and other organic compounds n14603497 a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans; "the chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone" n14603798 a tear gas that is stronger than CN gas but wears off faster; can be deployed by grenades or cluster bombs; can cause skin burns and fatal pulmonary edema n14604038 a tear gas that is weaker than CS gas but lasts longer n14604184 a salt or ester of citric acid n14604286 an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is an intermediate in the conversion of ornithine to arginine n14604454 an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine n14604616 a crystalline amino acid found in proteins (especially keratin); discovered in bladder stones n14604763 a substance that exhibits diamagnetism n14604857 any organic compound containing two amino groups n14604959 amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain n14605132 the levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease n14605415 a nuclease that cleaves nucleic acids at interior bonds and so produces fragments of various sizes n14605590 an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which in turn is doubly bonded to another carbon atom n14605787 an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize; must be supplied in the diet n14606137 a nuclease that releases one nucleotide at a time (serially) beginning at one of a nucleic acid n14606290 an amino acid that is found in the central nervous system; acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter n14606482 an amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats n14606704 a crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins; important in protein metabolism n14606839 an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals n14606993 the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane n14607131 a crystalline amino acid obtained from gelatin or collagen n14607250 an amino acid with iodine added n14607378 an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is important in the formation of urea n14607521 any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt n14609198 an indicator that changes color on going from acidic to basic solutions n14609443 a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms; the only omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable products; it is most abundant in canola oil; a fatty acid essential for nutrition n14609689 an isomer of naphthol used in dyes n14609784 biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid n14610088 a hydrocarbon containing one or more benzene rings that are characteristic of the benzene series of compounds n14610261 a salt or ester of arsenic acid n14610347 an acid formed from arsenic pentoxide n14610443 a compound of arsenic with a more positive element n14610548 a white solid fatty acid found in waxes (such as beeswax) n14610703 any salt of chloric acid n14610782 (HClO3) a strong unstable acid with an acrid odor found in chlorate salts n14610914 (HClO2) a strongly oxidizing acid; known only in solution n14611031 an acid containing only one replaceable hydrogen atom per molecule n14611158 an acid containing two replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule n14611279 a salt derived by replacing two hydrogen atoms per molecule n14611397 an acid containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule n14611521 a radioactive isotope of hydrogen; atoms of tritium have three times the mass of ordinary hydrogen atoms n14611679 an acid containing four replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule n14611804 (CNOH) an unstable acid occurring mainly in the form of explosive salts and esters that is isomeric with cyanic acid n14611980 a crystalline acid used to make azo dyes n14612077 a metal of relatively high density (specific gravity greater than about 5) or of high relative atomic weight (especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead) n14612317 a carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of nylon n14612444 a liver enzyme that is responsible for producing cholesterol n14612618 an enzyme used in immunohistochemistry to label antigens and their antibodies n14612764 a colorless explosive liquid that is volatile and poisonous and foul-smelling n14612972 (HI) a colorless or yellow aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide; "hydriodic acid is a strong acid" n14613130 a fluorocarbon that is replacing chlorofluorocarbon as a refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans; considered to be somewhat less destructive to the atmosphere n14613368 a highly poisonous gas or volatile liquid that smells like bitter almonds; becomes a gas at around 90 degree Fahrenheit and is most dangerous when inhaled; the anhydride of hydrocyanic acid; used in manufacturing n14613643 a solution of hydrogen cyanide in water; weak solutions are used in fumigating and in the synthesis of organic compounds n14613841 a product of hydrolysis n14613922 any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself n14614139 a crystalline derivative of benzoic acid n14614245 any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid n14614378 an explosive white crystalline weak acid (H2N2O2) n14614490 a crystalline tetrabasic acid (H4P2O6) n14614594 a clear or yellow monobasic acid (H3PO2) n14614744 a crystalline acid found in the exudations of some conifers n14614864 a crystalline acid often used in medical research; obtained from ergotic alkaloids n14615006 a dibasic acid (H2MnO4) found only in solution and in manganate salts n14615135 a glassy solid acid ([HPO3]n) often used as a dehydrating agent n14615264 a series of oxyacids of phosphorus n14615400 a toxic white lustrous crystalline phenol used to treat certain skin diseases and as a photographic developer n14615602 a solid acid formed by reactions of orthophosphoric acid n14615724 a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid n14615822 an unsaturated acid (C4H6O2) used to make resins and plastics n14615971 a solid acid (C6H10O8) found in milk or sugar n14616073 a strong acid (H2SeO4) analogous to sulfuric acid n14616181 a dicarboxylic acid found in cork n14616292 a dicarboxylic acid (C4H6O4) active in metabolic processes n14616410 a salt of sulphonic acid n14616508 an acid derived from sulphuric acid n14616620 a white weak acid that is a hydrated form of titanium dioxide n14616740 a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability n14616939 any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance; "it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use" n14617189 any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons n14617427 the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene n14617597 the radical -NH2 n14617715 a methyl with the hydrogen atom replaced by an amino radical n14617834 a hydrocarbon radical that occurs in many organic compounds n14617944 a compound characterized by an active anion n14618050 a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions n14618253 any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water; "bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia" n14618674 a metal that is common and not considered precious; "lead, iron, copper, tin, and zinc are base metals" n14618834 chemical compound composed of only two elements n14619033 a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions n14619225 (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element n14619658 one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons n14619857 a radioactive isotope of an element; produced either naturally or artificially n14620066 a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction n14620257 a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer n14620549 colorless liquid haloform CHBr3 n14620654 colorless gas haloform CHF3 (similar to chloroform) n14620781 sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3 n14620895 compounds with the formula CHX3, where X is a halogen atom n14621080 (chemistry) an atom having a valence of one n14621194 the univalent group N3- derived from hydrazoic acid n14621319 the bivalent group -N=N- united to two hydrocarbon groups n14621446 (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule n14622141 a form of carbon having a large molecule consisting of an empty cage of sixty or more carbon atoms n14622350 a spheroidal fullerene; the first known example of a fullerene n14622491 a fullerene molecule having a cylindrical or toroidal shape n14622623 the univalent radical derived from toluene n14622768 the univalent radical derived from benzoic acid n14622893 any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter n14624025 a structurally different form of an element; "graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon" n14624191 any element having an atomic number greater than 92 (which is the atomic number of uranium); all are radioactive n14624369 any of the chemically inert gaseous elements of the helium group in the periodic table n14624659 the series of inert gases n14624743 any element of the lanthanide series (atomic numbers 57 through 71) n14624944 a separate group of related lanthanides, including terbium, europium, gadolinium, and sometimes dysprosium n14625110 (chemistry) a series of 15 radioactive elements with increasing atomic numbers from actinium to lawrencium n14625297 the rare-earth elements with atomic numbers 57 through 71; having properties similar to lanthanum n14625458 any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. n14627081 any metal that is resistant to corrosion or oxidation n14627246 a chemical element lacking typical metallic properties n14627373 any of the artificially produced elements with atomic numbers greater than 103 n14627529 acid dye in which the negative ion contains a chelated metal atom n14627655 a radioactive element of the actinide series; found in uranium ores n14627820 a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite n14628119 a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum n14628307 a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum n14628494 a radioactive transuranic metallic element; discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms n14628668 a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite n14628920 a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere n14629149 a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar n14629561 a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium n14629772 a synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide; "atrazine is thought to cause cancer and is banned in some European countries" n14629998 a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite n14630204 any of several compounds of barium n14630363 white poisonous crystals; made by dissolving barium oxide in water n14630492 an oxide of barium; a whitish toxic powder n14630630 a white toxic powder obtained by heating barium oxide in air n14630769 one of the pairs of chemical bases joined by hydrogen bonds that connect the complementary strands of a DNA molecule or of an RNA molecule that has two strands; the base pairs are adenine with thymine and guanine with cytosine in DNA and adenine with uracil and guanine with cytosine in RNA n14631134 a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding americium with helium n14631295 a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element n14631502 a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals n14631757 a transuranic element n14631871 a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder n14632129 a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water n14632444 a soft bluish-white ductile malleable toxic bivalent metallic element; occurs in association with zinc ores n14632648 a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals n14633037 a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles n14633206 an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds n14633781 an atom of carbon n14633856 a radioactive isotope of carbon n14633957 a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group n14634232 a soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal n14634477 a radioactive isotope of cesium used in radiation therapy n14634591 a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) n14634999 a radioactive isotope of chlorine n14635092 a hard brittle multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing n14635290 a hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition n14635542 a radioactive isotope of cobalt with mass number 60; a source of exceptionally intense gamma rays; used in radiation therapy n14635722 a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor n14636220 a radioactive transuranic metallic element; produced by bombarding plutonium with helium nuclei n14636392 a radioactive transuranic element n14636523 a transuranic element n14636647 a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; forms compounds that are highly magnetic n14636822 a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons n14636988 a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium n14637176 a bivalent and trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group n14637339 a radioactive transuranic metallic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons n14637507 a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite n14637864 a radioactive element of the alkali-metal group discovered as a disintegration product of actinium n14638041 a ductile silvery-white ductile ferromagnetic trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group n14638256 a rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic element; brittle at low temperatures but liquid above room temperature; occurs in trace amounts in bauxite and zinc ores n14638517 a brittle grey crystalline element that is a semiconducting metalloid (resembling silicon) used in transistors; occurs in germanite and argyrodite n14638799 a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia n14639269 an alloy that contains 75 per cent gold n14639368 an alloy that contains 87 per cent gold n14639467 100 per cent gold n14639556 a grey tetravalent metallic element that resembles zirconium chemically and is found in zirconium minerals; used in filaments for its ready emission of electrons n14639795 a radioactive transuranic element n14639921 a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas) n14640222 a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds n14640434 a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe n14640756 an atom of hydrogen n14640890 a hydrogen atom in an acid that forms a positive ion when the acid dissociates n14641046 an isotope of hydrogen which has one neutron (as opposed to zero neutrons in hydrogen) n14641223 a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite n14641397 a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks) n14641797 heavy radioactive isotope of iodine with a half-life of 8 days; used in a sodium salt to diagnose thyroid disease and to treat goiter n14642005 light radioactive isotope of iodine with a half-life of 60 days; used as a tracer in thyroid studies and as a treatment for hyperthyroidism n14642219 a heavy brittle metallic element of the platinum group; used in alloys; occurs in natural alloys with platinum or osmium n14642417 a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood n14642916 a colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; occurs in trace amounts in air n14643118 a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth n14643323 a radioactive transuranic element synthesized from californium n14643467 a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey; "the children were playing with lead soldiers" n14643793 a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals n14644063 a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; usually occurs in association with yttrium n14644249 a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine) n14644654 a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals n14644963 a radioactive transuranic element n14645092 a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding einsteinium with alpha particles (Md is the current symbol for mendelevium but Mv was formerly the symbol) n14645346 a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures n14645661 a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel n14645882 a yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs in monazite and bastnasite in association with cerium and lanthanum and praseodymium n14646152 a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts n14646403 a radioactive transuranic metallic element; found in trace amounts in uranium ores; a by-product of the production of plutonium n14646610 a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite n14646942 a soft grey ductile metallic element used in alloys; occurs in niobite; formerly called columbium n14647154 a former name for niobium n14647235 a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues n14647623 an obsolete name for nitrogen n14647722 a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known n14647907 a hard brittle blue-grey or blue-black metallic element that is one of the platinum metals; the heaviest metal known n14648100 a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust n14648526 a bluish translucent magnetic liquid obtained by compressing gaseous oxygen and then cooling it below its boiling point; used as an oxidizer in rocket propellants n14648754 a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry n14649036 a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes n14649197 a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms n14649543 a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits n14649775 a solid silvery grey radioactive transuranic element whose atoms can be split when bombarded with neutrons; found in minute quantities in uranium ores but is usually synthesized in nuclear reactors; 13 isotopes are known with the most important being plutonium 239 n14650137 a highly fissionable isotope of plutonium that is used in atomic weapons and as a reactor fuel; produced by irradiating uranium 238 with slow electrons n14650366 plutonium 239 that is recovered when nuclear weapons are disassembled; it is stored in plutonium pits n14650556 a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor n14650807 a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite n14651212 a soft yellowish-white trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; can be recovered from bastnasite or monazite by an ion-exchange process n14651479 a soft silvery metallic element of the rare earth group having no stable isotope; was discovered in radioactive form as a fission product of uranium n14651708 a short-lived radioactive metallic element formed from uranium and disintegrating into actinium and then into lead n14651921 an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores n14652104 a radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium; the heaviest of the inert gasses; occurs naturally (especially in areas over granite) and is considered a hazard to health n14652390 a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum n14652623 a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum n14652824 a radioactive transuranic element n14652954 a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali metal group; burns in air and reacts violently in water; occurs in carnallite and lepidolite and pollucite n14653242 a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum n14653416 a radioactive transuranic element which has been synthesized n14653596 a grey lustrous metallic element of the rare earth group; is used in special alloys; occurs in monazite and bastnasite n14653831 a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite n14654058 a transuranic element n14654175 a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite) n14654541 a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors n14654954 a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography n14655371 a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt) n14655731 a soft silver-white or yellowish metallic element of the alkali metal group; turns yellow in air; occurs in celestite and strontianite n14656001 a radioactive isotope of strontium (with the mass number 90) that is present in the fallout from nuclear explosions; can be assimilated like calcium into bones n14656219 an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions) n14656666 a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite n14656926 a colorless crystalline substance obtained from the bile of mammals n14657047 a crystalline metallic element not found in nature; occurs as one of the fission products of uranium n14657228 a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold n14657566 a metallic element of the rare earth group; used in lasers; occurs in apatite and monazite and xenotime and ytterbite n14657818 a soft grey malleable metallic element that resembles tin but discolors on exposure to air; it is highly toxic and is used in rodent and insect poisons; occurs in zinc blende and some iron ores n14658109 a soft silvery-white tetravalent radioactive metallic element; isotope 232 is used as a power source in nuclear reactors; occurs in thorite and in monazite sands n14658422 radioactive isotope of thorium with mass number 228 n14658546 a soft silvery metallic element of the rare earth group; isotope 170 emits X-rays and is used in small portable X-ray machines; it occurs in monazite and apatite and xenotime n14658855 a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide n14659211 a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite n14659512 a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite n14659794 a radioactive transuranic element n14659922 a radioactive transuranic element n14660052 a radioactive transuranic element n14660183 a radioactive transuranic element n14660314 a radioactive transuranic element n14660443 a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons n14660700 a uranium isotope with mass number 235; capable of sustaining chain reactions n14660835 the commonest isotope of uranium; it is not fissionable but when irradiated with neutrons it produces fissionable plutonium 239 n14661020 a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite n14661274 a colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts n14661482 a soft silvery metallic element; a rare earth of the lanthanide series; it occurs in gadolinite and monazite and xenotime n14661740 a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys n14661977 a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende n14662281 a lustrous grey strong metallic element resembling titanium; it is used in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber; it occurs in baddeleyite but is obtained chiefly from zircon n14662574 solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition n14665102 a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles n14665351 a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving n14665469 a hard compact kind of calcite n14665605 a white or grey mineral consisting of lithium aluminum phosphate; a source of lithium n14665767 a mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole group n14666012 a group of minerals with similar crystal structures containing a silicate chain and combinations of chiefly sodium and calcium and magnesium and iron and aluminum n14666369 a metamorphic rock composed chiefly of amphibole and plagioclase n14666510 a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus n14666758 a mineral form of crystalline calcium carbonate; dimorphic with calcite n14666885 a valuable silver ore consisting of silver sulfide (Ag2S) n14667017 a sedimentary rock differing from shale in being bound by silica and from slate in having no slate cleavages n14667181 a rare steel-grey mineral consisting of silver and germanium and sulfur n14667328 a silver-white or grey ore of arsenic n14667455 a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons n14667668 dark-green to black glassy mineral of the pyroxene group containing large amounts of aluminum and iron and magnesium n14667855 blue carbonate of copper; blue malachite n14667949 a mineral consisting of zirconium oxide n14668065 a yellow-to-brown mineral that is a source of rare earth elements n14668277 a clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst n14668539 the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems n14668743 dark brown to black mica found in igneous and metamorphic rock n14668895 black substance containing char in the form of carbonized bone; used as a black pigment n14669084 an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent n14669242 a mineral consisting of sulfides of copper and iron that is found in copper deposits n14669413 a white or reddish mineral consisting of hydrous chlorides of potassium and magnesium; used as a fertilizer and as a source of potassium and magnesium n14669677 a yellow radioactive mineral; an ore of uranium and radium and vanadium n14669823 any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis n14669927 a hard heavy dark mineral that is the chief source of tin n14670061 a mineral consisting of strontium sulphate n14670178 a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead n14670344 a heavy grey mineral that is an ore of copper n14670481 a yellow copper ore (CuFeS2) made up of copper and iron sulfide n14670639 a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper) n14670954 a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal n14671125 a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium n14671253 a compound that can be converted to a pigment n14671372 a rare hard yellow green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminate in crystal form; used as a gemstone n14671587 a heavy reddish mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide; the chief source of mercury n14671744 greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of cobalt oxide and alumina n14671895 a rare silvery-white mineral; important ore of cobalt n14672023 a white crystalline solid consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl) n14672224 naturally occurring crystalline sodium chloride n14672373 a valuable black mineral combining niobite and tantalite; used in cell phones and computer chips n14672544 a blue mineral of magnesium and iron and aluminum and silicon and oxygen; often used as a gemstone n14672717 very hard mineral used as an abrasive n14672893 a white mineral consisting of silica; found in volcanic rocks n14673032 a rare lead chromite mineral that forms bright orange crystals n14673150 a white mineral consisting of fluorides of aluminum and sodium; a source of fluorine n14673325 a mineral consisting of cuprous oxide that is a source of copper n14673462 (biochemistry) a waxy transparent material that occurs in the cuticle of plants and consists of highly polymerized esters of fatty acids n14673669 a variety of muscovite n14673747 a light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer n14673978 a colored mineral used as a pigment n14674143 a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper) n14674408 a surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion n14674584 (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids; "an oil-in-water emulsion" n14674776 a reddish mineral consisting of hydrated cobalt arsenate in monoclinic crystalline form and used in coloring glass; usually found in veins bearing cobalt and arsenic n14675012 a dark mineral consisting of oxides of yttrium and erbium and tantalum and other minerals n14675216 a form of apatite in which fluorine predominates over chlorine n14675356 a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine n14675569 a mineral that is a source of rare earths; consists of silicates of iron and beryllium and cerium and yttrium and erbium n14675910 soft blue-grey mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead n14676042 any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive n14676326 a green mineral consisting of hydrated nickel magnesium silicate; a source of nickel n14676486 a deep red garnet consisting of iron aluminum silicate n14676608 a rare reddish-grey mineral consisting of a copper iron germanium sulfide n14676756 gypsum or plaster of Paris spread on a surface to make it suitable for painting or gilding (or a surface so prepared) n14676943 white crystalline mineral consisting of aluminum hydroxide; a constituent of bauxite and a source of alumina n14677144 a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand n14677314 a red or yellow or brown mineral; an oxide of iron that is a common constituent of rust n14677485 the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered n14677610 ore of cadmium; a rare yellowish mineral consisting of cadmium sulphide in crystalline form n14677778 a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris) n14678068 a mineral consisting of manganese tetroxide; a source of manganese n14678230 a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium n14678406 a white mineral; a common ore of zinc n14678551 a weakly magnetic black mineral found in metamorphic and plutonic rocks; an iron titanium oxide in crystalline form; a source of titanium n14678762 a hard green mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade; found principally in Burma n14678952 a white mineral consisting of magnesium sulphate and potassium chloride; a source of potassium salts; used as a fertilizer n14679147 a mineral consisting of aluminum silicate; main source of kaolin n14679267 a light soft mineral consisting of hydrated sodium borate in crystalline form; an important source of boron n14679447 a white mineral consisting of hydrous magnesium sulfate often found in salt mines n14679584 a grey or greenish-blue mineral consisting of aluminum silicate in crystalline form; occurs in metaphoric rock, used as a refractory n14679780 a salt or ester of lactic acid n14679882 a mineral consisting of potassium magnesium double sulphate; used as a fertilizer n14680040 a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier n14680261 a mineral of the mica group; an important source of lithium n14680415 a mica that is a biotite containing iron n14680514 a white mineral consisting of magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium n14680661 a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects n14680836 a thick black tar intermediate between petroleum and asphalt n14680963 an oxide of manganese found naturally as hausmannite n14681100 a black mineral consisting of basic manganese oxide; a source of manganese n14681249 a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime n14681445 a white clayey mineral n14681555 any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity n14681987 a yellow mineral consisting of nickel sulfide; a minor source of nickel n14682133 (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound n14682469 a mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds n14682642 a reddish-brown mineral containing rare earth metals; an important source of thorium and cerium n14682963 a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers n14683085 a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium n14683204 a whitish mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate or potassium aluminum silicate in crystalline form; used in the manufacture of ceramics and enamels n14683447 an igneous rock consisting of nepheline and pyroxene n14683595 an amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade that is less valuable than from jadeite; once believed to cure kidney disorders n14683859 a black mineral that is an ore of niobium and tantalum n14684017 the mineral form of calcium nitrate n14684111 a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium n14684272 rare green to black mineral consisting of hydrated copper arsenate that is found in copper deposits n14684427 any of a class of unstable chemical compounds resulting from the addition of ozone to a double bond in an unsaturated compound n14684607 a salt of perchloric acid n14684690 a powerful oxidizing agent; forms perchlorates n14684798 an amino acid that is found in many proteins (especially collagen) n14684918 plant materials and animal waste used as fuel n14685017 occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels n14685172 a charred substance n14685296 a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air n14685475 gaseous mixture produced by distillation of bituminous coal and used for heating and lighting n14685641 coal gas manufactured for domestic and industrial use n14685768 carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal n14685881 a heavy mineral oil used as fuel in diesel engines n14686020 diesel oil used in cars and lorries with diesel engines; from d(iesel) e(ngine) r(oad) v(ehicle) n14686186 fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking; "put the kettle on the fire"; "barbecue over an open fire" n14686352 fuel consisting of the remains of organisms preserved in rocks in the earth's crust with high carbon and hydrogen content n14686585 a petroleum product used for fuel n14686723 a gasoline substitute consisting of 90% gasoline and 10% grain alcohol from corn n14686913 a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines n14687261 gasoline treated with a lead compound to reduce motor knocks; "combustion of leaded gasoline released lead into the air where it could cause lead poisoning" n14687513 something that can serve as a source of light n14687633 a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters n14687818 a light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol; used as an antifreeze and solvent and fuel and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol n14688089 fuel (such as uranium) that can be used in nuclear reactors as a source of electricity n14688234 a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones n14688500 a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined n14688705 alloy of copper and tin and zinc; used in imitation gold jewelry n14688831 a yellow mineral occurring in conjunction with realgar; an ore of arsenic n14688978 a hard and corrosion resistant mineral that is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium (usually containing small amounts of rhodium and platinum); used in needles and pen nibs etc. n14689226 a colorless or pale brown mica with sodium n14689325 a colorless liquid (a cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde) that is used as a sedative and a solvent n14689493 partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried n14689672 a mineral (iron and nickel sulphide) that is the chief ore of nickel n14689817 any monosaccharide sugar containing three atoms of carbon per molecule n14689940 any monosaccharide sugar containing four atoms of carbon per molecule n14690063 any monosaccharide sugar containing five atoms of carbon per molecule n14690186 a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per molecule n14690335 an oxide containing five atoms of oxygen in the molecule n14690447 any of various water-soluble compounds that form by hydrolysis in the digestion of proteins to amino acids n14690607 a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium n14690790 a brown form of mica consisting of hydrous silicate of potassium and magnesium and aluminum n14690938 grey or green or brown mineral similar to mica and containing aluminum and potassium sulphates n14691085 a rare mineral that is an important source of cesium n14691231 a compound derived from ammonium with hydrogen atoms replaced by organic groups; used as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and in drugs n14691445 any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and require some change (such as the hydrolysis of a fragment that masks an active enzyme) to become active n14691686 colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel n14691822 any substance that propels n14692026 an explosive charge that propels a rocket n14692202 a crystalline compound used as an antithyroid drug in the treatment of goiter n14692342 a mineral consisting of hydrated basic oxide of manganese and barium; a source of manganese n14692510 a toxic colorless flammable liquid organic base with a disagreeable odor; usually derived from coal n14692682 a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color n14692844 any of various metallic-looking sulfides (of which pyrite is the commonest) n14692973 a mineral consisting of manganese dioxide; an important source of manganese n14693124 a mineral consisting of lead chloride and phosphate; a minor source of lead n14693275 a white or greenish aluminum silicate mineral (resembles talc) n14693396 any of a group of crystalline silicate mineral common in igneous and metamorphic rocks n14693575 a brownish iron sulfide mineral (FeS) having weak magnetic properties n14693733 a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities n14694161 hard metamorphic rock consisting essentially of interlocking quartz crystals n14694293 a clear quartz used in making electronic and optical equipment n14694453 an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste n14694571 a smoky yellow or brown quartz n14694672 paper made partly or wholly from rags n14694765 a chemical substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction n14694910 a rare soft orange mineral consisting of arsenic sulphide; an important ore of arsenic n14695069 clay whose redness results from iron oxide n14695184 combustible material (usually salts of lithium or strontium) that burns bright red; used in flares and fireworks n14695351 a type of soil consisting of unconsolidated material from freshly deposited alluvium or sand n14695497 a rich black loam of India n14695588 the soil that is remaining after the soluble elements have been dissolved n14695737 the layer of soil on the surface n14695838 the layer of soil between the topsoil and bedrock n14695953 a plastic containing resins n14696035 a mineral consisting of manganese carbonate; a source of manganese n14696180 a pink or red mineral consisting of crystalline manganese silicate; used as an ornamental stone n14696331 a pentose sugar important as a component of ribonucleic acid n14696463 a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon; "one milligram of ricin can kill an adult" n14696690 broken rock used for repairing or making roads n14696793 material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust; "that mountain is solid rock"; "stone is abundant in New England and there are many quarries" n14697485 a sedimentary rock composed of sand n14697600 a sedimentary rock formed from clay deposits n14697708 a sedimentary rock formed of coarse-grained material n14697839 a rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand n14698000 rock formed from consolidated clay sediments n14698233 the granitelike rocks that form the outermost layer of the earth's crust; rich in silicon and aluminum n14698405 rock that form the continuous lower layer of the earth's crust; rich in silicon and magnesium n14698568 metamorphic rock with approximately the same composition as marl n14698698 rock altered by pressure and heat n14698884 rock fragments and pebbles n14699068 a fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the action of heat on clay rocks n14699209 coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads n14699321 gravel as found in natural deposits n14699441 nitrate-bearing rock or gravel of the sodium nitrate deposits of Chile and Peru n14699574 coarse beach gravel of small waterworn stones and pebbles (or a stretch of shore covered with such gravel) n14699752 a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry; "he had the gem set in a ring for his wife"; "she had jewels made of all the rarest stones" n14700046 a highly polished gem that is cut convexly but without facets n14700162 a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers n14700280 (geology) sediment in which flat pebbles are uniformly tilted in the same direction n14700438 a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive n14700594 a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone n14700745 a product made from animal material n14700985 waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume n14701143 resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax n14701412 lac refined by treating with solvent; garnet-colored n14701521 an inferior lac produced by lac insects in Madagascar n14701628 lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white n14701826 a yellow pigment sometimes suspended in lacquer n14701949 lac in its natural state as scraped off twigs and dried n14702117 granular material obtained from stick lac by crushing and washing n14702256 resembling lac; secreted by a scale living on twigs of certain Mexican shrubs; used locally as medicine n14702416 a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together n14702703 a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds n14702875 cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive n14703190 a protein gelatin obtained by boiling e.g. skins and hoofs of cattle and horses n14703345 made from casein; used for e.g. plywood and cabinetwork n14703458 a commercial brand of epoxy glue n14703566 gelatinous substance obtained by boiling skins fins and bones of fish n14703709 glue that is not water soluble n14703797 a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass n14703999 a cement resembling putty; made by mixing ferric oxide and boiled linseed oil; is acid resistant n14704152 a cement resembling putty; made by mixing white and red lead in boiled linseed oil; used as luting on pipe fittings n14704328 an adhesive solution made of gum and ether and used to attach false hair to skin n14704465 something used to bind separate particles together or facilitate adhesion to a surface n14704640 something that hardens to act as adhesive material n14704851 a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler n14704966 an adhesive made from water and flour or starch; used on paper and paperboard n14705183 a small adhesive disk of paste; used to seal letters n14705287 any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency n14705386 an adhesive made by dissolving unvulcanized rubber in a solvent like benzene or naphtha n14705533 any substance used to seal joints or fill cracks in a porous surface n14705718 a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface) n14706026 used for filling cracks or holes in a surface n14706214 a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid n14706372 any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics; "size gives body to a fabric" n14706574 a colorless crystalline organic base containing nitrogen; the parent compound of various biologically important substances n14706749 any of several bases that are derivatives of purine n14706889 (biochemistry) purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA n14707101 (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP n14707361 an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia; "ADA deficiency can lead to one form of severe combined immunodeficiency disease"; "the gene encoding ADA was one of the earlier human genes to be isolated and cloned for study" n14707710 a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP n14707903 an ester of adenosine that is converted to ATP for energy storage n14708042 a nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue; the major source of energy for cellular reactions n14708232 an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles n14708413 an agate resembling moss with brown, black, or green markings n14708531 a chemical sprayed on fruit trees to regulate their growth so the entire crop can be harvested at one time n14708720 any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation n14709102 any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom n14709265 the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel; proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline n14709706 rectified ethyl alcohol n14709791 pure ethyl alcohol (containing no more than 1% water) n14709907 alcohol used as antifreeze or a solvent n14710024 any substance that serves as a denaturing agent n14710164 ethyl alcohol that is unfit for drinking but is still useful for other purposes n14710325 the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom n14710501 a monosaccharide sugar having six carbon atoms and an aldehyde group n14710662 a monosaccharide sugar that contains the aldehyde group or is hemiacetal n14710805 any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules n14710935 unsaturated aldol n14711008 a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs n14711197 a colorless solid amide of acetic acid used as a solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds n14711364 a white crystalline amide of propenoic acid can damage the nervous system and is carcinogenic in laboratory animals; "they claimed that acrylamide is produced when certain carbohydrates are baked or fried at high temperatures" n14711647 volcanic rock consisting of large fragments fused together n14711799 an oily colorless liquid obtained by the condensation of two molecules of acetaldehyde; contains an alcohol group (-OH) and an aldehyde group (-CHO) n14712036 a mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture n14712224 any of the monovalent metals of group I of the periodic table (lithium or sodium or potassium or rubidium or cesium or francium); "the hydroxides of the alkali metals are strongly alkaline" n14712489 any of the bivalent metals of group II of the periodic table (calcium or strontium or barium or magnesium or beryllium) n14712692 natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants n14713120 any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon n14713247 sulfonate of alkyl benzene n14713341 an alkaloid derivative of the bark of cinchona trees that is used as an antimalarial drug n14713487 white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used as a bronchodilator to treat bronchitis and asthma n14713748 an alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion n14714028 an alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot; causes constriction of blood vessels and is used to treat migraine n14714213 poisonous crystalline alkaloid occurring with ephedrine and isomorphic with it n14714353 a bacterial toxin produced by clostridium perfringens; causes intense abdominal cramps and diarrhea that begins 8-22 hours after consumption of foods containing large numbers of these bacteria n14714645 a potent carcinogen from the fungus Aspergillus; can be produced and stored for use as a bioweapon n14714817 an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide n14715008 an alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant n14715189 a bitter alkaloid poison resembling strychnine and extracted from nux vomica n14715356 a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded n14715453 a dark aromatic tobacco of eastern Europe that is used in cigarettes n14715601 aromatic Turkish tobacco n14715679 a green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone n14715786 cast iron containing alloying elements (usually nickel or chromium or copper or molybdenum) to increase the strength or facilitate heat treatment n14716042 steel who characteristics are determined by the addition of other elements in addition to carbon n14716358 trade name for an alloy used to make high-energy permanent magnets; contains aluminum and iron and nickel plus cobalt or copper or titanium n14716550 an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams n14716845 an alloy with a low melting point and used as solder and in safety plugs and sprinkler fuses n14716997 an alloy of copper and zinc n14717275 an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin n14717634 a type of bronze used for parts subject to wear or corrosion (especially corrosion by sea water) n14717785 a corrosion-resistant bronze containing phosphorus; used in bearings and gears n14717925 a 60/40 alloy of copper and nickel n14718017 an alloy of gold and silver n14718099 any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead) n14718233 an alloy of copper and zinc that is used in cheap jewelry to imitate gold n14718362 an alloy of copper and lead used especially for making large pots n14718483 solder that contains copper; melts at a relatively high temperature; used for brazing n14718626 a solder that contains silver n14718715 solder that melts at a relatively low temperature n14718822 an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces n14719025 the particles and flakes (and sometimes small nuggets) of gold obtained in placer mining n14719169 a pale alloy of gold usually with platinum or nickel or palladium n14719291 an alloy of nickel and copper and other metals (such as iron and/or manganese and/or aluminum) n14719458 an alloy of tin and lead and antimony used to make printing type n14719597 an alloy (often of lead or tin base) used for bearings n14719725 a fine-grained fertile soil deposited by water flowing over flood plains or in river beds n14719893 an unsaturated primary alcohol present in wood spirit; use to make resins and plasticizers and pharmaceuticals n14720101 a resin derived from allyl alcohol that hardens when cured; used as an adhesive n14720238 a brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products n14720474 an alloy of brass and zinc; used mainly for cold working n14720588 an alloy of copper and tin that can be worked n14720692 a magnetic allotrope of iron; stable below 906 degrees centigrade n14720833 a potent form of vitamin E obtained from germ oils or by synthesis n14720962 any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals n14721236 yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants n14721342 carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer n14721470 an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables n14721635 yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks n14721781 yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow Indian corn n14721951 a sweet tasting alkaloid that occurs in sugar beets n14722056 an allotrope of iron that is the same as alpha iron except that it is nonmagnetic; stable between 768 and 906 degrees centigrade n14722240 a nonmagnetic allotrope of iron that is the basis of austenite; stable between 906 and 1403 degrees centigrade n14722426 an allotrope of iron that is stable between 1403 degrees centigrade and the melting point (= 1532 degrees) n14722589 a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone n14722738 volcanic rock in which rounded cavities formed by expanding gas have subsequently become filled with mineral deposits n14722912 an alloy of copper and aluminum with high tensile strength and resistance to corrosion n14723079 (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription n14723425 (mineral extraction) a surface-active chemical used in flotation process to increase the attraction to a specific mineral n14723628 (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected n14723909 a biochemical catalyst such as an enzyme n14724025 (chemistry) a substance other than a catalyst that facilitates the start of a catalytic reaction n14724264 any organic compound containing the group -CONH2 n14724436 a substance that retards or stops an activity n14724645 substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides n14724916 antioxidant that inhibits the formation of rust n14725024 (chemistry) a substance that retards a chemical reaction or diminishes the activity of a catalyst n14725217 a green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicate n14725364 a dark grey volcanic rock n14725444 a dark brown mineral of the amphibole group; magnesium iron silicate n14725591 a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer n14725809 a grey or green fibrous mineral; an important source of commercial asbestos n14725941 a white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos n14726124 a green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron n14726315 fine-grained homogeneous rock (such as basalt) containing minerals undetectable by the naked eye n14726484 light-colored and fine-grained granitic rock consisting chiefly of quartz and feldspars n14726642 a toxic mixture of gases (including carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide and nitrogen) after an explosion of firedamp in a mine n14726823 a grey volcanic rock containing plagioclase and quartz and other crystalline minerals n14726998 a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air n14727153 an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction n14727355 any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors n14727508 water containing a substantial proportion of deuterium atoms, used in nuclear reactors n14727670 any compound of carbon and another element or a radical n14728724 any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein" n14729633 a protein derived from recombinant DNA n14729737 a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions n14729953 granular protein in outermost layer of endosperm of many seeds or cereal grains n14730105 (pathology) a waxy translucent complex protein resembling starch that results from degeneration of tissue n14730301 a protein that combines with a coenzyme to form an active enzyme n14730421 an isomer of naphthol used in rubber as an antioxidant n14730553 a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin n14730802 a substance that resembles gelatin and is obtained by boiling cartilage in water n14730955 a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces n14731135 a protein complex combining amino acids with other substances n14731334 one of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form n14731509 a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids n14731716 albumin occurring in milk n14731799 albumin occurring in blood serum; serves to maintain the somatic pressure of the blood n14731964 a globulin in blood plasma or serum that is alkaline and has great electrophoretic mobility n14732116 globulins occurring in blood serum and containing most of the antibodies of the blood n14732299 a byproduct of inflammation; a globulin that is found in the blood in some cases of acute inflammation n14732472 a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves n14732722 a tough semitransparent horny substance; the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of certain fungi n14732946 any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions n14733941 a white insoluble fibrous protein formed by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen when blood clots; it forms a network that traps red cells and platelets n14734164 the main protein of the keratohyalin granules; "the specific target of the immune response in rheumatoid arthritis is filaggrin" n14734348 a protein that is involved in cell differentiation and growth n14734487 a protein that is involved in the growth of peripheral nerve cells n14734625 a protein in plasma that binds free hemoglobin and removes it (as from wounds) n14734761 a protein that contains iodine n14734905 any of several substances found in the nuclei of all living cells; consists of a protein bound to a nucleic acid n14735077 retinal protein formed by the action of light on rhodopsin n14735225 containing chemically bound phosphoric acid n14735347 a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives n14735457 any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar n14735642 proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II n14735822 an enzyme that hydrolyses acetylcholine (into choline and acetic acid) n14735953 an enzyme that induces coagulation n14736079 any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin n14736201 one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response n14736359 any of the proteins in blood plasma n14736510 a protein manufactured exclusively by the prostate gland; PSA is produced for the ejaculate where it liquifies the semen and allows sperm cells to swim freely; elevated levels of PSA in blood serum are associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer n14736854 the full complement of proteins produced by a particular genome n14736972 a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed n14737249 an enzyme that acts on fibrinogen in blood causing it to clot n14737365 a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis) n14737639 enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water n14737847 either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin n14738052 an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins that are important for the health of the stomach lining and kidneys; "an unfortunate side effect of NSAIDs is that they block Cox-1" n14738295 an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever; "the beneficial effects of NSAIDs result from their ability to block Cox-2" n14738521 an amylase secreted in saliva n14738623 a substance that curdles milk in making cheese and junket n14738752 a substance capable of bringing about fermentation n14738892 the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment n14739004 a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals n14739271 insecticide n14739360 an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups n14739734 a white dicarboxylic acid formed from oxidation of sugar or starch n14739861 a dicarboxylic acid used to make resins n14739978 a white crystalline carboxylic acid used as a preservative n14740094 a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs n14740227 any of a class of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids that form part of a lipid molecule and can be derived from fat by hydrolysis; fatty acids are simple molecules built around a series of carbon atoms linked together in a chain of 12 to 22 carbon atoms n14740587 a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats n14740915 a fatty acid whose carbon chain can absorb additional hydrogen atoms n14741124 a fatty acid that has been produced by hydrogenating an unsaturated fatty acid (and so changing its shape); found in processed foods such as margarine and fried foods and puddings and commercially baked goods and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils n14741474 an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has one double or triple valence bond per molecule; found chiefly in olive oil and chicken and almonds n14741730 an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has more than one double or triple valence bond per molecule; found chiefly in fish and corn and soybean oil and safflower oil n14742028 a polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond three carbons from the beginning n14742271 a polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond six carbons from the beginning n14742476 a colorless crystalline synthetic fatty acid n14742601 an oily fatty acid found in castor oil and used in soap n14742737 peptide released from the amino end of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin to form fibrin during clotting of the blood n14742917 a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids n14743046 amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein n14743289 a derivative of benzoic acid n14743381 a plastic (synthetic resin) made from amino compounds; used as an adhesive and as a coating for paper and textiles n14743582 a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3) n14743727 a complex inorganic compound that contains ammonia molecules n14743840 a water solution of ammonia n14743976 the aromatic gum of the ammoniac plant n14744120 the ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion n14744291 a salt of carbamic acid that is used as a nitrogen fertilizer n14744417 a carbonate of ammonium; used in the manufacture of smelling salts and baking powder and ammonium compounds n14744589 a white salt used in dry cells n14744698 a mixture of 2 or more isomeric alcohols; used as a solvent and in organic synthesis n14744841 (botany) a plant product that acts like a hormone n14745057 a plant hormone that promotes root formation and bud growth n14745222 a plant hormone isolated from a fungus; used in promoting plant growth n14745368 a crystalline acid associated with gibberellin n14745477 any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves n14745635 any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs n14745891 secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body n14746048 a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy n14746270 a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma n14746417 a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis n14746793 a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding n14747007 synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives n14747168 a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders n14747338 any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone n14747587 male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics n14747838 a steroid having androgenic activity; obtained from the cortex of the adrenal gland n14747981 an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone n14748117 an androgenic compound contained in drugs that are used to treat testosterone deficiency and female breast cancer and to stimulate growth and weight gain n14748335 an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis n14748577 a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics n14748765 a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates the cells in male mammals that form sperm n14749030 hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test n14749272 a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals n14749543 gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition n14749794 a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics n14750122 a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry n14750316 the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer n14750622 a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency n14750782 a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency n14751055 estrogen compound used to treat menstrual irregularities and menopausal symptoms and to prevent pregnancy n14751216 a synthetic form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives n14751417 a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions" n14751863 hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium n14752057 a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity n14752323 an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides n14752511 a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance n14752702 an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism n14752952 a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone n14753188 a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions n14753414 a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant n14753808 a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation n14754192 a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension n14754378 dye in which the chromophore is part of a negative ion n14754505 oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines n14754705 any of various yellow dyes; not related chemically to alizarin but applied in the same manner n14754860 a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically n14754985 any of many dyes made from aniline n14755077 any oil obtained from animal substances n14755641 an oil that hardens in air due to oxidation and is often used as a paint or varnish base n14755804 material derived from animals n14756039 pigment occurring in animals n14756200 a poisonous colorless flammable gas used in organic synthesis and to dope transistors and as a poison gas in warfare n14756369 an orange-yellow pigment in the bile that forms as a product of hemoglobin; excess amounts in the blood produce the yellow appearance observed in jaundice n14756606 brown bile pigment formed from urobilinogens and found in feces and in small amounts in urine n14756754 a chromogen formed in the intestine from the breakdown of bilirubin; yields urobilins on oxidation; some is excreted in the feces and some is resorbed and excreted in bile or urine n14757011 pigment occurring in luminescent organisms (as fireflies); emits heatless light when undergoing oxidation n14757172 insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers n14757382 a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth n14757547 a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses n14757754 any light downy material n14757848 the porous calcified substance from which bones are made n14758027 the material (mostly keratin) that covers the horns of ungulates and forms hooves and claws and nails n14758252 a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets n14758420 the mottled horny substance of the shell of some turtles n14758536 the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals n14758706 the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell n14758842 the outer covering of an animal n14759003 skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on n14759147 fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb n14759275 the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) n14759444 the hide of a cow n14759515 the hide of a goat n14759588 untanned hide especially of cattle; cut in strips it is used for whips and ropes n14759722 an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning n14760339 the side of leather from which the hair has been removed n14760447 leather made from alligator's hide n14760555 a soft yellowish suede leather originally from deerskin but now usually from sheepskin n14760696 a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen n14760813 a very soft leather made from the skins of calves and having a suede finish on the flesh side n14760965 a smooth leather tanned with willow, birch, or oak, and scented on the flesh side with birch oil n14761122 a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects n14761334 fine leather from the skin of a calf n14761450 a leather that has been treated with alum and/or salt n14761578 a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics n14761806 a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin n14762038 piece of chamois used for cleaning and polishing n14762145 a fine leather originally made in Cordoba, Spain n14762248 leather made from the hide of a cow n14762366 leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated n14762486 leather from the hide of a deer n14762572 soft leather from deerskin or lambskin n14762664 leather suitable for making gloves n14762758 leather from the hide of a horse n14762846 soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat; "kid gloves" n14762969 soft suede glove leather from goatskin n14763059 a soft pebble-grained leather made from goatskin; used for shoes and book bindings etc. n14763218 a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding n14763329 leather with a hard glossy surface n14763424 leather from the skin of swine n14763508 tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing n14763674 in Greek mythology, a fleece of gold owned by the king of Colchis and guarded in a sacred grove by a dragon; recovered by Jason and the Argonauts n14763879 leather used to make shoes n14763964 leather with a napped surface n14764061 the dressed hairy coat of a mammal n14764440 the fur of young lambs n14764518 the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug) n14764617 the soft brown fur of the beaver n14764715 the expensive silvery grey fur of the chinchilla n14764820 the expensive white fur of the ermine n14764910 the grey or reddish-brown fur of a fox n14765016 the skin of a lamb with the wool still on n14765148 the fur of a very young karakul lamb n14765240 the fur of a karakul lamb n14765324 the fur of a rabbit n14765422 the pelt of a leopard n14765497 the expensive fur of a mink n14765575 the brown fur of a muskrat n14765687 muskrat fur dressed to simulate sealskin n14765785 the fur of an otter n14765856 the fur of the North American racoon n14765946 the expensive dark brown fur of the marten n14766040 the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; "a coat of seal" n14766189 the fur of a squirrel n14766265 any of various resins or oleoresins n14766364 a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point n14766532 acid used especially in the production of fertilizers and explosives and rocket fuels n14766725 an unstable inorganic acid known only in solution and as nitrite salts n14766890 any of several oxides of nitrogen formed by the action of nitric acid on oxidizable materials; present in car exhausts n14767087 a highly poisonous brown gas (NO2) n14767202 a poisonous red-brown gas (NO) n14767291 a compound formed from one or more other compounds in a reaction resulting in removal of water n14767477 a yellow fuming corrosive mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acid that dissolves metals (including gold) n14767663 a transparent variety of beryl that is blue green in color n14767796 a bitter tasting amino acid found in proteins and necessary for nutrition; its absence from the diet leads to a reduced production of spermatozoa n14767996 a hydrocarbon that contains one or more benzene rings that are characteristic of the benzene series of organic compounds n14768201 a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer n14768480 a liquid that can carry large amounts of oxygen and can serve as a temporary substitute for blood n14768640 a compound that is needed in order to refine opium into heroin n14768765 a white cyclic anhydride n14768854 a high-quality paper (usually having a filler of china clay) n14768989 the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic n14769160 the residue that remains when something is burned n14769331 fine solid particles of ash that are carried into the air when fuel is combusted n14769465 mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing n14769644 a light fibrous material used as an insulator n14769760 a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; cools to form pearlite or martensite n14769962 steel that has enough nickel and chromium or manganese to retain austenite at atmospheric temperatures n14770146 a thick heavy grease used to lubricate axles n14770248 a chemical compound containing the azido group combined with an element or radical n14770400 a salt of hydrazoic acid n14770500 any dye containing one or more azo groups n14770631 a red-brown azo dye especially as a chemical pH indicator (congo red is red in basic and blue in acidic solutions) n14770838 a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment n14771088 a compound made up of a ring of four carbon atoms and one sulfur atom and one nitrogen atom n14771270 a dark green dye used as a stain, an antiseptic, a chemical indicator, and an antidote in cyanide poisoning n14771482 an azo dye used as an acid-base indicator; used for titrations involving weak bases n14771643 a compound used primarily in veterinary medicine to rid farm animals of internal parasites n14771831 the univalent cation R-N:N- (where R is an aromatic hydrocarbon); found in salts that are used in manufacturing azo dyes n14772007 an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction n14772185 any chemical agent that destroys bacteria n14772317 the dry dusty pulp that remains after juice is extracted from sugar cane or similar plants n14772461 any of various powdered mixtures used in baking as a substitute for yeast n14772594 a liquid ester derived from amyl alcohol; has the odor of bananas n14772716 a white crystalline acid derived from pyrimidine; used in preparing barbiturate drugs n14772877 a white insoluble radiopaque powder used as a pigment n14773022 the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene n14773275 a dye that is considered to be a base because the chromophore is part of a positive ion n14773447 pig iron containing a high percentage of phosphorus; used in making steel by a process that removes the phosphorus n14773618 slag produced in making steel; low in silica but having large amounts of calcium phosphate; useful as fertilizer n14773787 water used for a bath n14773865 dilute sulfuric acid used in storage batteries n14773989 a brass bushing or a lining for a bearing n14774090 a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae n14774228 a secretion of the pharyngeal glands of bees that is fed to very young larvae and to bees destined to be queens n14774397 tallow obtained from a bovine animal n14774491 sugar made from sugar beets n14774575 bronze with 3 or 4 parts copper to 1 part tin; used in making bells n14774699 a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds n14774894 a closed chain of 6 carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached n14775067 any salt or ester of benzoic acid n14775173 a white crystalline salt used as a food preservative and antiseptic n14775321 a white crystalline solid occurring in many resins n14775430 a white crystalline peroxide used in bleaching (flour or oils or fats) and as a catalyst for free radical reactions n14775626 a copper-base alloy containing beryllium n14775729 a salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3) in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate n14775995 a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid n14776237 material made by bonding together sheets of two different metals n14776391 a cardboard used by bookbinders to make covers for books n14776523 any one of several hundred compounds having a bitter taste; not admitting of chemical classification n14776686 a dark colored opal with internal reflections of green or red n14776804 chemical agent capable of activity n14776924 a commercial antacid that contains aspirin; tablets dissolve in water to give an effervescent solution n14777104 an antacid n14777188 an antacid n14777277 antacid (trade name Prevacid) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach n14777441 an antacid n14777523 an antacid n14777606 antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach n14777768 an antacid n14777856 an antacid n14777939 an antacid n14778019 an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach) n14778436 a substance that exerts some force or effect n14778982 a chemical agent for use in chemical reactions n14779082 a chemical or biological material that inhibits bacterial growth n14779205 an agent that makes things white or colorless n14779550 an agent that produces chemical reactions n14779796 a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) n14780040 a substance that oxidizes another substance n14780267 a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver n14780605 an adsorbent clay that will remove coloring from oils n14780737 a mass of mud that a child has molded into the shape of pie n14780850 a white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect n14781062 a solution containing bleaching agents that is used to bleach textiles or paper pulp n14781225 a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels n14781513 an impure form of copper having a black blistered surface n14781631 green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood n14781752 absorbent paper used to dry ink n14781872 the gas leaving a generator during a blow period n14781989 an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil n14782150 sensitized paper used to make blueprints n14782252 hydrated blue crystalline form of copper sulfate n14782403 poorly drained soils on top of peat and under marsh or swamp vegetation n14782529 a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents n14782689 ash left when bones burn; high in calcium phosphate; used as fertilizer and in bone china n14782833 fertilizer made of ground bones n14782919 residue after oil is pressed from neem seeds n14783038 fatty matter in bones extracted with solvents or by boiling or steaming; used chiefly in candles and cheap soaps and in lubricating greases n14783251 dark-colored ill-smelling oil obtained by carbonizing bone; used especially in sheep dips and in denaturing alcohol n14783436 the liquid portion of bone fat; used as a lubricant and in leather manufacture n14783588 a salt or ester of boric acid n14783670 any of various acids containing boron and oxygen n14783808 a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol; used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding; also used as an antiseptic and food preservative n14784111 a pungent colorless gas n14784198 a salt of boric and silicic acids n14784290 a soft elastic silicone polymer that increases in elasticity with the application of force; used in the center of golf balls and as shock-absorbent padding n14784506 hemp obtained from the sansevieria n14784601 black calfskin leather tanned with chromium salts n14784705 yeast used in fermenting beer n14784831 brewer's yeast used in bottom fermentation of lager n14784952 brewer's yeast used in top fermentation of ale n14785065 building material consisting of bricks laid with mortar between them n14785197 the wood from bushes or small branches; "they built a fire of brushwood" n14785325 an old name for sulfur n14785436 an alloy similar to pewter n14785524 an unstable acid used as an oxidizing agent n14785625 any of the salts of hydrobromic acid; formerly used as a sedative but now generally replaced by safer drugs n14785840 a reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings n14785941 (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH n14786110 a solution containing a buffer n14786257 buffer solution at the start of a reaction n14786361 a solution containing a phosphate buffer n14786479 material used for constructing buildings n14786943 used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat n14787093 any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers n14787270 used also in making gasoline components n14787386 a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber n14787520 any fat obtained from animals; "animal fat is high in saturated fatty acids" n14787707 the fatty substance of milk from which butter is made n14787816 moderately dense wood used for cabinetwork; "teak and other heavy cabinet wood" n14787954 colorless soluble flammable liquid ketone used as a solvent for resins and as a paint remover and in lacquers and cements and adhesives and cleaning fluids and celluloid n14788200 a flammable alcohol derived from butanes and used for solvents n14788332 an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter n14788485 any of three glycerides of butyric acid n14788596 a bitter oily triglyceride of butyric acid; a form of butyrin n14788714 the univalent group derived from arsine n14788875 a poisonous oily liquid with a garlicky odor composed of 2 cacodyl groups; undergoes spontaneous combustion in dry air n14789087 a grey salt of calcium (CaC) used in making acetylene n14789220 a compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds n14789365 any hypochlorite of calcium; used as a bleaching agent n14789504 a white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid on calcium carbonate; used in foods (as a baking powder) and given medically as a source of calcium n14789724 a deliquescent salt that is soluble in water; sometimes used as a source of nitrogen in fertilizers n14789885 a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide n14790137 a phosphate of calcium; a main constituent of animal bones n14790259 an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid; it is formed when soap is mixed with water that contains calcium ions and is the scum produced in regions of hard water n14790526 a compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide n14790693 the bivalent radical CO n14790796 the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids n14790979 a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment n14791202 oil distilled from camphor resin n14791292 a hard brown wax that occurs as a coating on candelilla shrubs n14791453 sucrose obtained from sugar cane n14791560 a resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the active narcotic agent in marijuana n14791722 a bituminous coal that burns with a luminous flame n14791830 a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats n14791988 a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats n14792146 a fatty acid having a rancid taste; found in butter and other fats and oils n14792281 a salt (or ester) of carbamic acid n14792389 an acid that is known only by virtue of its salts (as ammonium carbamate) or its esters (as urethane) n14792550 a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element n14792703 an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain n14793223 an alloy based on tungsten with cobalt or nickel as a binder; used in making metal-cutting tools n14793393 an inferior dark diamond used in industry for drilling and polishing n14793533 a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink n14793812 any substance that produces cancer n14793921 a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers n14794203 an acid derivative of cellulose n14794304 used for chromatography n14794418 a mixture of cellulose fibers n14794534 an alloy of copper and zinc (containing about 30% zinc) that is wrought into cartridges or tubing n14794693 steel with a surface that is much harder than the interior metal n14794823 any ester of cellulose with an acid n14794993 a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives n14795263 a colorless syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol; used as a coating for wounds or photographic films n14795432 nitrocellulose containing less nitrogen than guncotton; used in making smokeless powder n14795598 highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers n14795749 one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body n14795959 used to manufacture fructose and in assessing kidney function n14796073 a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally n14796359 powdered or granular carbon used for purifying by adsorption; given orally (as a slurry) it is an antidote for some kinds of poisons n14796575 used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors n14796748 graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication; "the words were scribbled in pencil"; "this artist's favorite medium is pencil" n14796969 a heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis n14797264 the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life n14797436 a toxic colorless flammable liquid (CS2); used in the manufacture of rayon and cellophane and carbon tetrachloride and as a solvent for rubber n14797641 an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon n14797813 a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper n14798039 a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined n14798331 compounds composed of 1 carbon and 4 halogen molecules n14798450 a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3) n14798709 a salt or ester of fulminic acid n14798815 a fulminate that when dry explodes violently if struck or heated; used in detonators and blasting caps and percussion caps n14799084 a weak acid known only in solution; formed when carbon dioxide combines with water n14799244 a substance that abrades or wears down n14799476 an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals n14799601 a stiff moderately thick paper n14799833 paper for making cartridge cases n14799927 thick white paper for pencil and ink drawings n14800034 thin cardboard, usually rectangular n14800138 a coenzyme important in respiration in the Krebs cycle n14800277 a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes n14800539 a coenzyme present in all living cells; essential to metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and some amino acids n14800706 a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result n14800842 a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character n14800979 cardboard with corrugations (can be glued to flat cardboard on one or both sides) n14801146 a cardboard suitable for making posters n14801271 stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper n14801402 stout pasteboard used to bind books n14801493 a coarse yellow cardboard made of straw pulp n14801594 a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony n14801711 a colloidal extract from carrageen seaweed and other red algae n14801845 iron of high purity n14801921 an alloy of iron containing so much carbon that it is brittle and so cannot be wrought but must be shaped by casting n14802167 cast iron used for making cooking wares n14802262 iron having a low carbon content that is tough and malleable and so can be forged and welded n14802450 an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range n14802921 steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion n14803074 steel whose characteristics are determined by the amount of carbon it contains n14803283 steel made by the mixture of molten wrought iron, charcoal, and other substances in a crucible n14803438 a hard resilient steel often decorated and used for sword blades n14803578 a mass of woven steel fibers used as an abrasive n14803695 a class of synthetic detergents in which the surface-active part of the molecule is the cation n14803886 any of various gems (as chrysoberyl or chalcedony) that reflect light when cut in a rounded shape n14804039 a plastic made from cellulose (or a derivative of cellulose) n14804175 a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar n14804487 concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement; "they stood on the grey cement beside the pool" n14804641 any of various materials used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth n14804797 concrete with metal and/or mesh added to provide extra support against stresses n14804958 a cement that hardens under water; made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln and pulverizing the result n14805145 a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle n14805322 a white wax extracted from ozokerite n14805412 light greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of oxides of cobalt and tin n14805550 a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant n14805676 a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape n14805899 material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds n14806176 broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting n14806333 a milky or greyish translucent to transparent quartz n14806598 a soft whitish calcite n14806728 a greenish grey or black silicate of iron and aluminum n14806838 material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules n14807410 any organic substance that occurs in neural activity n14807558 a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse n14807737 a monoamine that is functionally important in neural transmission n14807929 any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland n14808147 the chemical group that gives color to a molecule n14808273 a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory n14808418 a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems n14808617 organic compounds that react with water to form an acid n14808752 organic compounds containing the group -COX where X is a halogen atom n14808911 colorless liquid acyl chloride (CH3COCl) that has a pungent odor n14809057 a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties n14809247 an endorphin produced by the pituitary gland that suppresses pain n14809373 an endorphin having opiate qualities that occurs in the brain and spinal cord and elsewhere n14809521 any alloy that fuses at low temperatures and can be used molding artificial teeth n14809666 a rich black loam of Russia n14809756 steel used in making chisels n14809843 an explosive gas (ClO2) used chiefly in bleaching paper or starch or soap or flour and in water purification n14810032 an aqueous solution of chlorine used as a bleaching agent n14810168 a heavy colorless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas n14810356 gaseous form of chloropicrin used as tear gas n14810466 a common organophosphate insecticide n14810561 a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat n14810704 another word for chromium when it is used in dyes or pigments n14810854 Elinvar is a trademark for a kind of steel used for watch springs because its elasticity is constant over a wide range of temperatures n14811083 a steel alloy made with chromium and tungsten n14811196 any of a class of green pigments consisting of chrome yellow and iron blue n14811347 a light chrome green pigment n14811435 green pigment consisting of Prussian blue mixed with gamboge n14811556 any of several yellow pigments consisting of normal lead chromate and other lead compounds n14811706 an unstable acid known only in solution and as chromate salts n14811826 any salt or ester of chromic acid n14811932 a poisonous chromate of lead used as a pigment in paint n14812047 a brown or yellow-green olivine found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used as a gemstone n14812233 a green variety of chalcedony valued as a gemstone n14812359 a microscopic particle of triglycerides produced in the intestines during digestion; in the bloodstream they release their fatty acids into the blood n14812566 a strong tissue paper that burns evenly and is sufficiently porous to control the burning of the tobacco in a cigarette n14812763 pig iron containing a substantial proportion of slag n14812872 a weak water-soluble acid found in many fruits (especially citrus fruits); used as a flavoring agent n14813067 semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topaz n14813182 a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired n14813560 fine white clay used in making tobacco pipes and pottery and in whitening leather n14813709 an absorbent aluminum silicate clay formed from volcanic ash n14813843 a heat-resistant clay n14813957 granulated clay; placed in a container where it absorbs the waste products of a cat or dog n14814125 clay that does not contain any iron; used in making pottery or for modeling n14814295 potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics n14814419 fine-grained rock consisting of compacted clay particles n14814531 hardened clay n14814616 fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period n14814921 a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat n14815086 rich in tarry hydrocarbons; burns readily with a smoky yellow flame n14815263 intermediate between peat and bituminous coal n14815423 pulverized bituminous coal; used as a foundry facing n14815530 coal suitable for use under steam boilers n14815628 a commercial bleaching agent n14815728 an agent that produces coagulation n14815867 an oil obtained from the livers of cod and similar fishes; taken orally as a source of vitamins A and D n14816064 an inferior cod-liver oil that is used in leather manufacturing n14816181 a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics n14816401 a specific sequence of three adjacent nucleotides on a strand of DNA or RNA that specifies the genetic code information for synthesizing a particular amino acid n14816613 a silver of the degree of purity established for making legal silver coins n14816745 a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power n14816899 single-stranded DNA that is complementary to messenger RNA or DNA that has been synthesized from messenger RNA by reverse transcriptase n14817141 cDNA copy of the RNA genome of a retrovirus; the genetic material of a virus as incorporated into and able to replicate with the genome of a host cell n14817346 double-stranded cDNA n14817419 DNA that is not incorporated into the genome but is replicated together with the genome (especially in bacterial cells) n14817592 a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated n14817783 strong lightweight material developed in the laboratory; fibers of more than one kind are bonded together chemically n14817964 a complex consisting of an organic base in association with hydrogen chloride n14818101 a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer n14818238 (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight n14819856 any of several different crystalline forms of the same chemical compound; "calcium carbonate occurs in the allomorphs calcite and aragonite" n14820052 paper folded to permit continuous printing controlled by a computer n14820180 a strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water n14820425 a mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions: one of A in B and another of B in A n14820641 a gum resin from the poison hemlock, Conium maculatum n14820747 an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire n14820933 paper suitable for drawing and making cutouts n14821043 a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat n14821248 a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities n14821590 a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity n14821852 glass fibers spun and massed into bundles resembling wool n14821984 a substance that contaminates n14822141 a fluid agent (gas or liquid) that produces cooling; especially one used to cool a system by transferring heat away from one part to another; "he added more coolant to the car's radiator"; "the atomic reactor used a gas coolant"; "lathe operators use an emulsion of oil and water as a coolant for the cutting tool" n14822563 any alloy whose principal component is copper n14822762 an oxide of copper n14822839 a copper salt made by the action of sulfuric acid on copper oxide n14823036 the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry n14823227 outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc. n14823376 a heat-insulating building material consisting of cork granules that are made into sheets by compressing and baking n14823547 (botany) outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells n14823690 dextrose made by hydrolysis of cornstarch n14823788 a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali) n14823944 any of various forms of aluminum oxide occurring naturally as corundum n14824140 a compound of alumina and a metallic oxide n14824238 white crystalline compound that occurs naturally as the mineral gibbsite n14824469 a substance made of fused alumina n14824556 the solid matter remaining after oil has been pressed from cottonseeds n14824702 a thermoplastic resin obtained by polymerization of indene and coumarone; used in coatings and paint and asphalt tile n14824906 a colorless liquid hydrocarbon extracted from petroleum or coal tar and used in making synthetic resins n14825062 a material used by builders to cover surfaces n14825243 an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction n14825487 a colorless to yellow aromatic liquid that is a constituent of creosote n14825631 a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood n14825812 a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic n14825982 any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant n14826173 paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations n14826328 a liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant n14826482 a weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts) n14826613 a colorless poisonous volatile liquid acid that hydrolyzes readily to ammonia and carbon dioxide n14826767 an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid n14826904 a white poisonous salt (NaCN) used in electroplating n14827017 a colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare n14827191 the monovalent group -CN in a chemical compound n14827346 any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN n14827505 any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom n14827680 a trimer of cyanic acid n14827763 a colorless oily alcohol that smells like camphor n14827871 the cyclohexanol ester of phthalic acid n14827979 any of three isotopes of a colorless aromatic liquid hydrocarbon occurring in the volatile oil of cumin and thyme and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins n14828193 any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system n14828396 a substance that partly or completely destroys animal cells n14828511 a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine n14828683 material used to daub walls n14828815 any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group n14828927 a chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off n14829073 an enzyme that removes the iodine radical n14829172 a green andradite used as a gemstone n14829264 a garnet consisting of calcium iron silicate and having any color ranging from yellow and green to brown and black; used as gemstone n14829470 a light brown raw cane sugar from Guyana n14829565 one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose) n14829765 one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose) n14829964 one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose) n14830164 one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose) n14830364 (biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information; "DNA is the king of molecules" n14830992 sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures; "exons are interspersed with introns" n14831178 sequence of a eukaryotic gene's DNA that is not translated into a protein n14831338 stretches of DNA that do not code for genes; "most of the genome consists of junk DNA" n14831479 genetically engineered DNA made by recombining fragments of DNA from different organisms n14831665 an end of DNA in which one strand of the double helix extends a few units beyond the other n14831812 a segment of DNA that can become integrated at many different sites along a chromosome (especially a segment of bacterial DNA that can be translocated as a whole) n14832046 a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid n14832193 (biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated with microsomes; it transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm and controls certain chemical processes in the cell; "ribonucleic acid is the genetic material of some viruses" n14832770 the template for protein synthesis; the form of RNA that carries information from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome sites of protein synthesis in the cell n14833027 ribonucleic acid found in the nucleolus of the cell n14833143 RNA molecules present in the cell (in at least 20 varieties, each variety capable of combining with a specific amino acid) that attach the correct amino acid to the protein chain that is being synthesized at the ribosome of the cell (according to directions coded in the mRNA) n14833514 a sugar that is a constituent of nucleic acids n14833618 an alloy of gold used in dentistry n14833729 a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides n14833885 a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound n14834013 a type of soil that develops in arid climates n14834132 water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air; "in the morning the grass was wet with dew" n14834325 any of various polysaccharides obtained by hydrolysis of starch; a tasteless and odorless gummy substance that is used as a thickening agent and in adhesives and in dietary supplements n14834563 very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem n14834714 any substance that promotes digestion n14834807 tyrosine with one iodine atom added n14834906 tyrosine with two iodine atoms added n14835004 tyrosine with iodine added n14835125 thyronine with iodine added n14835230 thyronine with three iodine atoms added n14835333 a diluting agent n14835478 a diluted solution n14835569 a compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers n14835686 a compound used in analysis as a precipitant for palladium or nickel n14835817 a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached n14835980 any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule n14836127 an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule n14836308 any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides n14836468 an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides into monosaccharides n14836642 any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield two monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis n14836851 water in which dishes and cooking utensils are washed n14836960 a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling n14837258 water that has been purified by distillation n14837364 gases ejected from an engine as waste products n14837506 the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore n14837678 wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore n14837786 carbon steel used for rock drills and dowels n14837900 an omega-3 fatty acid with 22 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish) n14838055 a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate n14838217 a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension n14838539 the residue of partially burnt tobacco left caked in the bowl of a pipe after smoking n14838677 a dark red resinous substance derived from various trees and used in photoengraving n14838821 paper that is specially prepared for use in drafting n14838951 a mixture of clays and chemicals and water; pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit and to flush out the cuttings and to strengthen the sides of the hole n14839206 tallow mixed with oil; used to make leather soft and waterproof n14839322 an aluminum-based alloy n14839439 a small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant) n14839698 dust resulting from writing with a piece of chalk; "chalk dust covered the teacher's hands" n14839846 fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air; "the furniture was covered with dust" n14840092 free microscopic particles of solid material; "astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust" n14840342 a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods n14840583 any of various elastic materials that resemble rubber (resumes its original shape when a deforming force is removed) n14840755 one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe; "the alchemists believed that there were four elements" n14841056 a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste n14841267 a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in the air"; "open a window and let in some air"; "I need some fresh air" n14841770 the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his sour breath offended her" n14841923 air that has been heated and tends to rise n14842019 offensive breath n14842091 exhaled breath n14842226 gas at a high pressure that can be used as a propellant n14842378 air at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere; "compressed air is often used to power machines" n14842560 the trapped air that supports a hovercraft a short distance above the water or ground n14842703 once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) n14842847 once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) n14842992 the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface; "they dug into the earth outside the church" n14843295 a light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material n14843493 an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment n14843640 a water-soluble brownish-yellow pigment made by boiling wood soot n14843767 a reddish-brown pigment produced by roasting sienna n14843877 a yellowish-brown pigment made from untreated sienna n14843986 any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment n14844169 a red ocher formerly used as a pigment n14844281 pigment consisting of a limonite mixed with clay and silica n14844414 once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) n14844560 a deposit of clay and disintegrating rock that is found in its original place n14844693 the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock n14845383 a chemical substance used to improve the structure of the soil and increase its porosity; "gypsum can be used as a soil conditioner" n14845578 crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium-carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions n14845743 binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent n14846517 water that has been blessed by a priest for use in symbolic purification n14846646 an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative n14846779 a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators n14846890 a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species n14847103 the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies n14847357 once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) n14847503 underground water that is held in the soil and in pervious rocks n14847654 an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish) n14847810 a crystalline unsaturated fatty acid n14847929 a solution that conducts electricity; "the proper amount and distribution of electrolytes in the body is essential for health" n14848149 a liquid solution that results from elution n14848245 a liquid solution of copper sulfate and potassium tartrate and sodium hydroxide that is used to test for sugar in the urine; solution turns reddish when sugar is present n14848479 a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens n14848642 a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth n14848785 a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water) n14848995 extract from the pancreas of animals that contains pancreatic enzymes; used to treat pancreatitis and other conditions involving insufficient pancreatic secretions n14849215 any solution that is injected (as into the skin) n14849367 a solution having the same osmotic pressure as blood n14849540 a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin n14849655 a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone n14849789 cloth covered with powdered emery n14849880 stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand n14850051 a mixture of emery dust and a binder; can be molded into grindstones n14850190 enzyme in the intestinal juice that converts inactive trypsinogen into active trypsin n14850334 a glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells n14850483 formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water n14850826 a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel n14850948 a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics n14851157 a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic n14851414 a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage n14851668 a complex molecule used medically to chelate metal ions in cases of lead or heavy metal poisoning n14851850 a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent n14852003 a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects n14852312 an acrid brown gum resin now used mainly in veterinary medicine n14852450 a substance that is emitted or released n14852646 any agent that promotes menstrual discharge n14852747 a steel that contains 0.9% carbon (the eutectic point); a carbon steel with 0.9% carbon is pure pearlite n14852913 a substance that oozes out from plant pores n14853112 a substance that transudes n14853210 a powerful chemical explosive that produces gas at a very high rate n14853392 an explosive with a low rate of combustion n14853530 a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste) n14853647 a watery discharge from the mucous membranes (especially from the eyes or nose) n14853796 discharge of secretions from the cervical glands of the vagina; normally clear or white n14853947 waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body n14854262 solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels n14854581 obscene terms for feces n14854764 droppings of pigeons n14854847 fecal matter of animals n14855066 fecal matter of a cow n14855150 thick dark green mucoid material that is the first feces of a newborn child n14855280 abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding) n14855428 excreta (especially of insects) n14855512 cylindrical mass of earth voided by a burrowing earthworm or lugworm n14855635 the body wastes of human beings n14855724 liquid excretory product; "there was blood in his urine"; "the child had to make water" n14855992 the matter ejected in vomiting n14856134 loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks n14856263 any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted; "they collect the waste once a week"; "much of the waste material is carried off in the sewers" n14856752 any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant n14856893 waste matter carried away in sewers or drains n14857021 water mixed with waste matter n14857151 food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) n14857278 waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil n14857497 worthless material that is to be disposed of n14857737 discarded metal suitable for reprocessing; "he finally sold the car for scrap metal" n14857897 the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up n14858099 dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve n14858292 rubbish carelessly dropped or left about (especially in public places) n14858451 (usually plural) waste water from a kitchen or bathroom or chamber pot that has to be emptied by hand; "she carried out the sink slops" n14858637 poisonous waste materials; can cause injury (especially by chemical means) n14858794 an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation n14858950 the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion n14859100 material for building fences n14859201 a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent n14859344 any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile n14859622 neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia n14859838 a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter n14860102 a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed n14860280 flux applied to surfaces that are to be joined by soldering; flux cleans the surfaces and results in a better bond n14860455 (chemistry) the negative univalent acyl radical CHO that occurs in aldehydes n14860603 (NaNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive n14860749 an impure form of potassium carbonate n14860842 a crystalline salt (KHCO3) that is used in baking powder and as an antacid n14861042 salt of potassium (KCl) (trade names K-Dur 20, Kaochlor and K-lor and Klorvess and K-lyte); taken in tablet form to treat potassium deficiency n14861355 (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive n14861566 a white crystalline salt (KBr) used as a sedative and in photography n14861716 a white salt (K2CO3) that is basic in solution; used to make glass and cleansing agents n14861887 a white salt (KClO3) used in matches, fireworks, and explosives; also used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent n14862064 a poisonous salt (KCN) used in electroplating and in photography n14862192 an orange-red salt used in making dyes and in photography n14862316 a crystalline salt in organic synthesis and in making photographic emulsions and in iodized table salt n14862481 a gas made of carbon monoxide and hydrogen and nitrogen; made by passing air over hot coke n14862640 the amide of propionic acid (C2H5CONH2) n14862753 a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates n14863031 a composite rock made up of particles of varying size n14863177 a colorless crystalline ptomaine with a foul odor that is produced in decaying animal matter n14863326 a red-brown liquid formed in distillation of wood which contains acetic acid, methanol, acetone, wood oils, and tars n14863521 any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material n14863788 chicken excreta used as fertilizer n14863883 cow excreta used as fertilizer n14863970 a growing crop that is plowed under to enrich soil n14864079 horse excreta used as fertilizer n14864170 human excreta used as fertilizer n14864259 tissue paper suitable for use on the face n14864360 a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides); "pizza has too much fat" n14864731 a yellow-white fat from cocoa beans n14864825 fat lining the abdomen and kidneys in hogs which is used to make lard n14864961 any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or barium n14865221 a white or colored monoclinic feldspar n14865316 any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks n14865533 a widely distributed feldspar that forms rocks n14865667 rare plagioclastic feldspar occurring in many igneous rocks n14865800 a red oxide of iron n14865934 a brown unstable acid formed from ferricyanide n14866043 salt of ferricyanic acid obtained by oxidation of a ferrocyanide n14866166 a protein containing 20% iron that is found in the intestines and liver and spleen; it is one of the chief forms in which iron is stored in the body n14866369 a pyrophoric alloy of iron with cerium; used for lighter flints n14866490 a white unstable acid formed from ferrocyanide salts n14866605 salt of ferrocyanic acid usually obtained by a reaction of a cyanide with iron sulphate n14866769 a covering material made of glass fibers in resins n14866889 a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn n14867365 a tough piece of fiber in vegetables, meat, or other food (especially the tough fibers connecting the two halves of a bean pod) n14867545 ground dried fish used as fertilizer and as feed for domestic livestock n14867690 fine white Philippine fiber from stalks of unopened leaves of talipot palms; used in making hats n14867858 a very slender natural or synthetic fiber n14868116 stone that occurs naturally in fields; often used as building material n14868243 any material that fills a space or container; "there was not enough fill for the trench" n14868464 a porous unsized paper used for filtering n14868564 the product of filtration; a gas or liquid that has been passed through a filter n14868771 (a piece of) a substance that burns easily and can be used to start a coal or coke fire n14868916 an opal with flaming orange and yellow and red colors n14869035 a fatty oil obtained from the livers of various fish n14869177 a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study n14869327 a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image) n14869513 a colorless crystalline compound that is part of a number of white or yellow plant pigments n14869658 any of a large class of plant pigments having a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone n14869829 fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric n14869975 a tiny dark speck made by the excrement of a fly n14870078 soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state n14870325 cotton with relatively long fibers n14870424 cotton with relatively short fibers n14870525 variety of silica containing microcrystalline quartz n14870665 a variety of chert containing magnetite and hematite; mined as a low-grade iron ore n14870821 a piece of flint that is struck to light a fire n14870924 a ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments like riboflavin n14871078 a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony n14871268 pebbles of flint used in masonry construction n14871370 building material used in laying floors n14871464 a preparation containing wax and used to polish and preserve the finish of floors n14871601 a salt of hydrofluoric acid n14871791 an acid of fluorine and boron n14871883 a salt of fluoroboric acid n14871968 a halocarbon in which some hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine; used in refrigerators and aerosols n14872226 a plastic made with fluorocarbon n14872325 salt of fluosilicic acid n14872408 an unstable poisonous corrosive acid known primarily in the form of its salts n14872572 paper that is poisoned or coated with a sticky substance to kill flies n14872697 a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture n14872875 spongy rubber; made by introducing air bubbles before vulcanization and used for cushioning or upholstery n14873056 a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice n14873196 a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol n14873344 a colorless pungent fuming vesicatory liquid acid HCOOH found naturally in ants and many plants or made catalytically from carbon monoxide and steam; used in finishing textiles and paper and in the manufacture of insecticides and fumigants n14873641 a substance prepared according to a formula; "the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine" n14873951 an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation n14874196 an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule; "in the body free radicals are high-energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells" n14874564 a mixture of substances (usually salt and ice) to obtain a temperature below the freezing point of water n14874731 any one or more chlorofluorocarbons (or related compounds) that are used as an aerosol propellant, organic solvent, or refrigerant n14874932 a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits n14875077 a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; "more fuel is needed during the winter months"; "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft" n14875707 an absorbent soil resembling clay; used in fulling (shrinking and thickening) woolen cloth and as an adsorbent n14875878 a yellow to yellow-brown humic substance that is soluble in water under all pH conditions; "they measured the fluvial fulvic acid" n14876066 a colorless crystalline acid with a fruity taste; used in making polyester resins n14876206 a chemical substance used in fumigation n14876318 a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon n14876473 a liquid aldehyde with a penetrating odor; made from plant hulls and corncobs; used in making furan and as a solvent n14876679 agent that induces milk secretion n14876771 a simple sugar found in lactose n14876872 a bitter aromatic gum resin that resembles asafetida n14876993 a colorless crystalline acid obtained from tannin n14877100 iron that is coated with zinc to protect it from rust n14877234 a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation n14877486 deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets n14877585 a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely n14878483 hydrocarbon gases, usually propane or butane, kept under pressure n14878650 a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide with small amounts of other gases; made by blowing steam over hot coke or coal n14878844 an Indian gum from the dhawa tree; used as a substitute for gum arabic n14878980 strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution n14879115 a strong wrapping paper that resists penetration by blood or meat fluids n14879247 attractive wrapping paper suitable for wrapping gifts n14879356 a brass that is rich in copper; used to make articles that were to be gilded n14879492 soil in the melon holes of Australia n14879605 magma of any composition that cooled very rapidly n14879750 colorless glass made of almost pure silica n14879996 a milky white translucent or opaque glass n14880107 clear homogeneous glass of known refractive index; used to make lenses n14880273 optical glass of low dispersion and low refractive index n14880425 optical glass of high dispersion and high refractive index n14880557 a glass blown into a globe which is later flattened and spun to form a disk n14880690 thought to derive from meteorites n14880777 a kind of natural glass produced when molten lava cools very rapidly n14880960 acid or granitic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava without crystallization; usually dark, but transparent in thin pieces n14881143 dark acid granitic glass n14881224 a basic or basalt glass n14881303 a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure n14881759 glass having a relatively low softening point n14881861 glass that diffuses light due to a rough surface produced by abrasion or etching n14882000 particulate glass made by grinding and used as an abrasive n14882117 glass containing lead oxide; has a high refractive index n14882248 a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry n14882370 glass made with plates of plastic or resin or other material between two sheets of glass to prevent shattering n14882578 a viscous glass consisting of sodium silicate in solution; used as a cement or as a protective coating and to preserve eggs n14882793 glass that has been colored in some way; used for church windows n14882935 a kind of opalescent colored glass that was used in the early 1900s for stained-glass windows and lamps n14883098 a glass that contains a layer of wire netting in it n14883206 a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure n14883517 (mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other n14883661 an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N- n14883766 either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical n14883954 a compound that gives off heat during its formation and absorbs heat during its decomposition n14884120 a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy n14884336 an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits n14884481 glucose in the bloodstream n14884581 a salt or ester of glutamic acid n14884669 an enzyme involved in transamination n14884820 a sweet crystalline aldehyde formed by the breakdown of sugars n14884963 a syrupy acid obtained by oxidation of glycerol or glyceraldehyde n14885088 an ester of glycerol and fatty acids that occurs naturally as fats and fatty oils; "fresh fats contain glycerides of fatty acids and very little free acid" n14885369 glyceride occurring naturally in animal and vegetable tissues; it consists of three individual fatty acids bound together in a single large molecule; an important energy source forming much of the fat stored by the body n14885684 a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils n14885857 a gelatinous preparation made from gelatin and glycerin and water; used as a base for ointments and suppositories n14886037 a mixture of glycerin and gelatin that is used in histology for mounting specimens n14886180 a medicine made by mixing a substance in glycerin n14886297 a medicated skin preparation made from glycerin and glycerinated gelatin n14886443 a trivalent radical derived from glycerol by removing the three hydroxyl radicals n14886579 a heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat) n14887026 an ester of glycerol n14887305 a group of compounds derived from monosaccharides n14887464 a bitter cyanogenic glucoside extracted from the seeds of apricots and plums and bitter almonds n14887633 a substance derived from amygdalin; publicized as an antineoplastic drug although there is no supporting evidence n14887801 a glycoside derived from glucose n14887925 any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water; used in detergents and foaming agents and emulsifiers n14888124 a translucent crystalline compound found in sugar cane and sugar beets and unripe grapes n14888310 a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component n14888529 a glycoprotein that is found primarily on the surface of helper T cells; "CD4 is a receptor for HIV in humans" n14888720 a membrane glycoprotein that is found primarily on the surface of cytotoxic T cells n14888884 a conjugated protein linked to a compound of iron and porphyrin n14889074 any of several plant glycoproteins that act like specific antibodies but are not antibodies in that they are not evoked by an antigenic stimulus n14889271 a laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite n14889371 any metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers n14889479 a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture n14889728 any substance (such as thiouracil) that induces the formation of a goiter n14889857 aventurine spangled densely with fine gold-colored particles n14889973 a hard cream-colored wax obtained from a Javanese fig tree n14890099 grease derived from geese n14890183 paper that has lines to permit drawing graphs n14890286 plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz n14890485 if steel or iron cool very slowly the cementite may occur in globules instead of in layers n14890659 a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery n14890945 a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery) n14891132 paper that is impermeable to oil or grease; used in cooking n14891255 a mixture used by Byzantine Greeks that was often shot at adversaries; catches fire when wetted n14891425 a gold alloy (at least 14 karat gold with silver or silver and cadmium) that has a green appearance n14891581 a granitic rock composed of quartz and mica n14891678 (geology) the matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which larger crystals are embedded n14891868 a kind of hard lead that is used for grids in storage batteries n14891988 a thin mortar that can be poured and used to fill cracks in masonry or brickwork n14892138 a purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with cytosine n14892289 the excrement of sea birds; used as fertilizer n14892405 22-karat gold from which guinea coins were made n14892510 a mixture of cement and sand and water that is sprayed on a surface under pneumatic pressure n14892655 an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings n14892989 essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers n14893128 a volatile fragrant oil obtained from fresh roses by steam distillation n14893271 essential oil obtained from cloves and used to flavor medicines n14893406 a yellow volatile essential oil obtained from costusroot; used in perfumes n14893537 an essential oil obtained from the leaves of eucalypts n14893652 volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally n14893881 a dark bitter oil obtained from wormwood leaves; flavors absinthe liqueurs n14894029 a colorless fragrant liquid found in many essential oils n14894140 any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules n14894481 a plant exudate n14894880 a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin; used for jewelry n14895003 a clear thermosetting resin made from urea and formaldehyde and used in electrical fittings, adhesives, and finishes n14895189 a brittle aromatic resin used in varnishes n14895373 partly mineralized copal dug from the ground n14895498 copal found usually as a fossil n14895599 resin of the kauri trees of New Zealand; found usually as a fossil; also collected for making varnishes and linoleum n14895807 any of various hard resins from trees of the family Dipterocarpaceae and of the genus Agathis; especially the amboyna pine n14896018 a hard copal derived from an African tree n14896128 translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments n14896321 an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes n14896441 a naturally occurring mixture of a resin and an essential oil; obtained from certain plants n14896714 any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes n14896923 any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing n14897083 a fragrant oleoresin n14897164 yellow transparent exudate of the balsam fir; used as a transparent cement in optical devices (especially in microscopy) and as a mounting medium n14897369 obtained from conifers (especially pines) n14897521 a turpentine exuded by the terebinth n14897620 an oleoresin used in varnishes and ointments n14897751 a mixture of resin and gum n14897941 gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation n14898101 a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins n14898273 aromatic gum resin; similar to myrrh n14898364 a gum resin used as a yellow pigment and a purgative n14898470 any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying n14899152 an intervening substance through which something is achieved; "the dissolving medium is called a solvent" n14899328 (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms n14899530 (biology) a substance in which specimens are preserved or displayed n14899687 a substance that is opaque to x-rays; when administered it allows a radiologist to examine the organ or tissue it fills n14899888 a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter n14900008 a colloidal extract of algae; used especially in culture media and as a gelling agent in foods n14900184 any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent n14900342 a culture medium containing whole blood as the nutrient n14900454 a gum used especially as a thickener or emulsifier n14900571 exudation from trees of the Prunus genus; resembles gum arabic n14900695 gum-like substance from the sapodilla n14900817 a gum from seeds of the guar plant; used to thicken foods and as sizing for paper and cloth n14900963 gum from an acacia tree; used as a thickener (especially in candies and pharmaceuticals) n14901158 gum arabic from the vicinity of the Senegal river n14901265 dried juice of the dhak tree; used as an astringent n14901411 a gum obtained from various tropical plants; used as an astringent and in tanning n14901565 a gum obtained from mesquite pods; resembles gum arabic n14901679 a gelatinous substance secreted by plants n14901793 exudate of an Asian tree; used for finishing textiles and to thicken foodstuffs and cosmetics n14901959 a compound made artificially by chemical reactions n14902141 a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics n14902500 a durable synthetic resin widely used in adhesives and paints n14902627 a thermosetting resin n14902733 a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates n14902949 a polymer consisting of two or more different monomers n14903095 any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber n14903339 a foam made by adding water to polyurethane plastics n14903466 a garnet ranging in color from yellow to brown n14903596 any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water n14903763 a whitish rubber derived from the coagulated milky latex of gutta-percha trees; used for insulation of electrical cables n14903942 finely pulverized gypsum used especially as a pigment n14904052 a gummy orange mixture of uranium oxides and silicates occurring naturally in the hydration and oxidation of pitchblende n14904226 a fatty oil from halibut livers that is used as a source of vitamin A n14904359 a salt of any halogen acid n14904528 one of various compounds of carbon and any of the halogens n14904661 any of five related nonmetallic elements (fluorine or chlorine or bromine or iodine or astatine) that are all monovalent and readily form negative ions n14904956 a chad that is incompletely removed and hanging by one corner n14905076 unrefined lead that is hard because of the impurities it contains n14905197 a lead alloy that contains about 5% antimony n14905333 steel with more than 0.3% carbon n14905422 water that contains mineral salts (as calcium and magnesium ions) that limit the formation of lather with soap n14905607 a reddish opal with small patches of brilliant color n14905720 the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form n14905911 an organic compound usually formed as an intermediate product in the preparation of acetals from aldehydes or ketones n14906085 poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium; "Socrates refused to flee and died by drinking hemlock" n14906261 any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin n14906500 a plant fiber n14906656 a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings n14906850 a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth n14907122 a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent n14907273 brass with 35% zinc n14907349 a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis n14907703 radioactive waste that left in a nuclear reactor after the nuclear fuel has been consumed n14907867 an alloy steel that remains hard at a red heat; used to make metal-cutting tools n14908027 a tile shaped so as to cover the hip of a hip roof n14908146 an essential amino acid found in proteins that is important for the growth and repair of tissue n14908297 enzyme that acts as a catalyst in converting histidine to histamine n14908422 material that has been homogenized (especially tissue that has been ground and mixed); "liver homogenate" n14908584 hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse n14908683 any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist n14908822 partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil n14908977 material that is high in humic acids n14909120 a dark brown humic substance that is soluble in water only at pH values greater than 2; "the half-life of humic acid is measured in centuries" n14909319 an organic residue of decaying organic matter n14909480 a black humic substance that is not soluble in water n14909584 a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone n14909703 a glassy translucent substance that occurs in hyaline cartilage or in certain skin conditions n14909895 a viscous mucopolysaccharide found in the connective tissue space and the synovial fluid of movable joints and the humors of the eye; a cementing and protective substance n14910165 an enzyme (trade name Hyazyme) that splits hyaluronic acid and so lowers its viscosity and increases the permeability of connective tissue and the absorption of fluids n14910440 any compound that contains water of crystallization n14910581 a colorless fuming corrosive liquid; a powerful reducing agent; used chiefly in rocket fuels n14910748 any binary compound formed by the union of hydrogen and other elements n14910926 an aqueous solution of hydrogen bromide that is a strong liquid acid n14911057 an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen n14911530 any of various naturally occurring impure mixtures of hydrocarbons n14911704 any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue n14911899 a tar formed from distillation of bituminous coal; coal tar can be further distilled to give various aromatic compounds n14912092 a gaseous hydrocarbon C4H6; used in making synthetic rubbers n14912245 derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization n14912387 an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; a strongly corrosive acid n14912556 a fluorocarbon emitted as a by-product of industrial manufacturing n14912710 a colorless gas that yields hydrobromic acid in solution with water n14912840 a colorless corrosive gas (HCl) n14912935 a colorless poisonous corrosive liquid made by the action of sulphuric acid on calcium fluoride; solutions in water are hydrofluoric acid n14913136 a weak poisonous liquid acid; formed by solution of hydrogen fluoride in water n14913278 a colorless gas that yields hydroiodic acid in aqueous solution n14913403 an acid formed by aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide n14913518 a sulfide having the unpleasant smell of rotten eggs n14913633 a steel that contains more than 0.9% carbon n14913744 an agent that induces drowsiness or sleep n14913860 a compound used as a fixing agent in photographic developing n14914014 a weak unstable acid known only in solution and in its salts; used as a bleaching agent and as an oxidizing agent n14914191 a steel that contains less that 0.9% carbon n14914301 any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus n14914544 the bivalent group -HNNH- derived from hydrazine n14914670 a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group n14914775 the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols n14914945 the anion OH having one oxygen and one hydrogen atom n14915072 a methyl with hydroxide replacing the hydrogen atoms n14915184 water frozen in the solid state; "Americans like ice in their drinks" n14915462 a thin coating of ice (as from freezing mist) on a road or sidewalk; nearly invisible but very hazardous n14915622 ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) n14915804 small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm n14915928 ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water n14916053 a transparent calcite found in Iceland and used in polarizing microscopes n14916185 a tiny particle of material that can be added to a product to indicate the source of manufacture n14916369 a nickel-base alloy with chromium and iron; used in gas-turbine blades n14916512 a hypothetical gas with molecules of negligible size that exert no intermolecular forces n14916670 an organic base C3H4N2; a histamine inhibitor n14916796 material with which something is impregnated; "the impregnation, whatever it was, had turned the rock blue" n14916962 ink that cannot be erased or washed away n14917080 a black liquid ink used for printing or writing or drawing n14917208 (chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction n14917561 hardened clay n14917635 a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing n14917859 an ink that contains particles of a magnetic substance whose presence can be detected by magnetic sensors n14918023 a semisolid quick drying ink made especially for use in printing n14918162 any permanent or washable ink used with pens n14918264 a red soil containing ferric oxide; often used as a pigment n14918380 a red pigment composed in part from ferric oxide which is often used in paints and cosmetics n14918529 a plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots n14918654 a synthetic plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots n14918784 an agent capable of activating specific genes n14918883 a black pigment made from grinding burnt ivory in oil n14918994 a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned n14919156 something that is inhaled n14919272 a substance (a virus or toxin or immune serum) that is introduced into the body to produce or increase immunity to a particular disease n14919511 any compound that does not contain carbon n14919635 a nucleoside that is formed by the deamination of adenosine; used in kidney transplantation to provide a temporary source of sugar n14919819 an optically inactive alcohol that is a component of the vitamin B complex n14919948 a chemical used to kill insects n14920252 a chemical substance that repels insects n14920388 a chemical substance that repels animals n14920586 a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water n14920728 a liquid that is instilled drop by drop n14920844 a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity n14921090 any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune system n14921272 a substance formed during a chemical process before the desired product is obtained n14921414 an alloy of iron and nickel having a low coefficient of thermal expansion; used in tuning forks and measuring tapes and other instruments n14921622 an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose n14921777 a mixture of equal parts of glucose and fructose resulting from the hydrolysis of sucrose; found naturally in fruits; sweeter than glucose n14921974 an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite n14922107 a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process n14922252 a soluble crystalline acid; used as a reagent and disinfectant n14922371 a salt or ester of hydriodic acid n14922529 a compound containing the covalent iodine radical n14922637 a preparation made from iodinated protein and having an action similar to thyroxine n14922779 an iodine containing protein that is obtained from the thyroid gland and exhibits the general properties of the globulins n14922960 any of various blue pigments n14923060 slightly purplish or bluish dark grey n14923207 any pigment that produces a greyish to dark greyish blue n14923337 a compound containing two atoms of sulfur combined with iron n14923458 an ore from which iron can be extracted n14923733 a highly toxic chemical used to engrave metal plates and electronic circuits n14923872 a salt or ester of isocyanic acid n14923962 an acid known only in the form of its esters n14924067 an essential amino acid found in proteins; isomeric with leucine n14924188 a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight n14924359 an enzyme that catalyzes its substrate to an isomeric form n14924473 a crystalline carboxylic acid; occurs in some fermentations of sugars n14924602 a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite n14924786 a yellow wax obtained from sumac berries; used in polishes n14924915 a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon n14925033 an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone n14925198 any substance having the consistency of jelly or gelatin n14925378 a hard black form of lignite that takes a brilliant polish and is used in jewelry or ornamentation n14925526 a slender stick of incense burned before a joss by the Chinese n14925645 a plant fiber used in making rope or sacks n14925776 a plant fiber from the kapok tree; used for stuffing and insulation n14925945 a plant fiber from the red silk-cotton tree of eastern India; inferior to kapok n14926086 (British usage) kerosine n14926180 hyaline in the large granules of the stratum granulosum n14926294 any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals n14926595 a ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders n14926937 a group having the characteristic properties of ketones n14927051 unstable acid found in abnormal amounts in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism (as diabetes mellitus or starvation) n14927250 beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism n14927451 hydroxy derivative of butyric acid n14927587 a monosaccharide having six carbon atoms and a ketone group n14927739 any monosaccharide sugar that contains a ketone group or its hemiacetal n14927881 an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme n14928008 a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief n14928180 a pinkish lilac crystal form of the mineral spodumene that is used as a gemstone n14928332 a preparation of lindane (trade name Kwell) that is used to kill lice and itch mites; available in cream or shampoo n14928518 a dark brown to greenish oleoresin that has a fragrant odor and is used as a fixative in perfumes; obtained as a juice from certain rockroses n14928729 a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish n14928885 any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose n14929062 a clear odorless hygroscopic syrupy carboxylic acid found in sour milk and in many fruits n14929209 any agent that reduces milk secretion (as given to a woman who is not breast feeding) n14929350 any agent that enhances milk production n14929462 a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk; "cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose" n14929662 a mixture in which substances occur in distinct layers n14929797 an azure blue semiprecious stone n14929897 oil consisting chiefly of olein that is expressed from lard and used especially as a lubricant, cutting oil or illuminant n14930073 a chemical used to kill larval pests n14930165 a red soil produced by rock decay; contains insoluble deposits of ferric and aluminum oxides n14930312 a building material consisting of thin strips of wood that provide a foundation for a coat of plaster n14930476 a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil) n14930670 a colorless insoluble solid alcohol used to make detergents and pharmaceuticals n14930824 brass (or a yellow alloy resembling brass) that was hammered into thin sheets; formerly used for church utensils n14930989 rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface n14931212 hard volcanic rock composed of compacted volcanic ash n14931323 a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime n14931472 a dry form of lava resembling clinkers n14931559 freely flowing lava n14931633 lava that hardened in rounded shapes suggestive of pillows; believed to result from underwater eruptions n14931795 molten rock in the earth's crust n14931879 rock formed by the solidification of molten magma n14932222 dark greyish extrusive rock n14932303 large mass of intrusive igneous rock believed to have solidified deep within the earth n14932554 a granular crystalline intrusive rock n14932645 one of a family of granular intrusive rocks n14932741 a form of igneous rock consisting of extremely coarse granite resulting from the crystallization of magma rich in rare elements n14932943 a dark coarse-grained igneous rock consisting principally of olivine n14933086 a rare type of peridotite that sometimes contains diamonds; found in South Africa and Siberia n14933236 very acid volcanic rock n14933314 extrusive igneous rock solidified near or on the surface of the Earth n14933569 bronze to which 1-4% lead is added n14933663 ore containing lead n14933755 the mineral form of lead monoxide; in the form of yellow powder it is used as a pigment n14933911 soil composed mainly of decaying leaves n14934031 a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid n14934229 a durable writing paper used in record books and business ledgers n14934353 a red to reddish brown mineral consisting of iron oxide hydroxide; often found in iron ores together with goethite n14934527 writing paper having a watermark of fine lines running across the grain n14934655 writing paper having a very faint mesh pattern n14934758 writing paper for use in writing correspondence n14934864 a white crystalline powder used as an agricultural insecticide n14934998 a high-quality paper made of linen fibers or with a linen finish n14935128 a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins n14935319 a complex polymer; the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates; binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants n14935555 a compound of an oxide with water n14935751 a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone n14936010 a caustic substance produced by heating limestone n14936226 a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals n14936474 a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing n14936630 the form of calcium carbonate found in stalactites and stalagmites n14936790 a bicarbonate that is a major cause of hard water n14936905 a salt found in nature as chalk or calcite or aragonite or limestone n14937093 solution of calcium hydroxide in water used as an antacid n14937225 a deliquescent salt; used in de-icing and as a drying agent n14937366 a saltlike binary compound (CaH2) used as a reducing agent and source of hydrogen n14937521 a white salt (CaSO4) n14937658 a liquid terpene with a lemon odor; found in lemons and oranges and other essential oils n14937801 a widely occurring iron oxide ore; a mixture of goethite and hematite and lepidocrocite n14937943 a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid abundant in plant fats and oils; a fatty acid essential for nutrition; used to make soap n14938199 a liquid polyunsaturated fatty acid that occurs in some plant oils; an essential fatty acid n14938389 a floor covering n14938467 fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers n14938578 a herbicide that kills weeds without harming vegetables n14938687 an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream n14938907 an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates) n14939230 a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood n14939445 continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas n14939663 a thick viscous liquid n14939755 (Greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the Gods n14939900 a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure n14940100 fluid matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume n14940386 a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure n14940750 nitrogen in a liquid state n14940856 air in a liquid state n14940952 a solution containing bleaching agents; used for laundry n14941087 a liquid exhibiting properties of a crystal that are not shown by ordinary liquids n14941230 a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process; "waste liquors" n14941407 a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator n14941642 unsized paper treated with litmus for use as an acid-base indicator n14941787 mineral water containing lithium salts n14941884 a white powder (LiCO3) used in manufacturing glass and ceramics and as a drug; the drug (trade names Lithane or Lithonate or Eskalith) is used to treat some forms of depression and manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder n14942223 a rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials n14942411 a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically n14942631 a fine-grained unstratified accumulation of clay and silt deposited by the wind n14942762 a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches n14942924 brass with 30% (or less) zinc n14943009 a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis n14943359 (medicine) radioactive waste consisting of objects that have been briefly exposed to radioactivity (as in certain medical tests) n14943580 the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material n14943814 a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide n14943950 a cytokine secreted by helper T cells in response to stimulation by antigens and that acts on other cells of the immune system (as by activating macrophages) n14944182 an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein n14944317 a clear oily brown solution of cresols in soap; used as an antiseptic and disinfectant n14944455 an enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria n14944617 (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization n14944888 any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals n14945137 a bicarbonate that is a major cause of hard water n14945254 a very white crystalline salt that occurs naturally as magnesite or as dolomite n14945399 a white crystalline powder used chiefly in medicines n14945517 a nitride containing nitrogen and magnesium n14945624 a salt of magnesium n14945725 hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures n14945914 an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets n14946082 a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites n14946251 a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation n14946424 a colorless crystalline compound found in unripe fruit (such as apples or tomatoes or cherries) and used mainly to make polyester resins n14946618 a white crystalline sugar formed during the digestion of starches n14946750 a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies; "an original and two manifolds" n14946939 a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp n14947125 a brass with from 1-4% manganese to harden it n14947255 a steel with a relatively large component (10-14%) of manganese; highly resistant to wear and shock n14947445 a salt of manganic acid containing manganese as its anion n14947558 a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines n14947702 sugar made from the sap of the sugar maple tree n14947807 a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material n14948055 a dark green impure marble n14948156 an indelible ink for marking clothes or linens etc. n14948265 methane gas produced when vegetation decomposes in water n14948377 a solid solution of carbon in alpha-iron that is formed when steel is cooled so rapidly that the change from austenite to pearlite is suppressed; responsible for the hardness of quenched steel n14948645 a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing n14948812 a mash with optimum acidity for yeast fermentation; a mixture of old and new mash; used in distilling some whiskeys n14948983 wood suitable for making matchsticks n14949075 wood in small pieces or splinters; "the vessel was beaten to matchwood on the rocks" n14949227 (geology) amass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded n14949384 a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted n14949522 steel with 0.15-0.3% carbon n14949608 a medium for oil-paints; linseed oil mixed with mastic varnish or turpentine n14949746 a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins n14949886 a thermosetting resin formed from melamine and an aldehyde; used in molded products, adhesives, and coatings n14950055 melted snow or ice n14950129 a fatty oil obtained from the menhaden fish and used in paint and ink and in treating leather n14950300 (archaic) a solvent n14950394 a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion n14950694 a white poisonous soluble crystalline sublimate of mercury; used as a pesticide or antiseptic or wood preservative n14950937 a tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic n14951110 a pad of paper on which messages can be written n14951229 a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel n14951377 a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) n14951682 a poisonous gas or liquid (CH3Br) used to fumigate rodents, worms, etc. n14951814 ethyl alcohol denatured with methyl alcohol to prevent its use as an alcoholic beverage n14951983 the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane n14952122 the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane n14952290 a crystalline amino acid containing sulfur; found in most proteins and essential for nutrition n14952441 a liquid ester with a strong odor of wintergreen; applied externally for minor muscle and joint pain n14952654 (trademark) a microscopic and traceable identification particle used to trace explosives or other hazardous materials or to prevent counterfeiting n14952878 steel with less than 0.15% carbon n14953005 pig iron made entirely from ore n14953091 a distillate of petroleum (especially one used medicinally as a laxative or stool softener) n14953240 a pyrophoric alloy made from a mixture of rare-earth metals n14953357 an agent that triggers mitosis n14953441 oil used to lubricate the moving parts of a motor n14953564 loose soil rich in organic matter n14953674 steel containing 10-15% molybdenum; properties are similar to tungsten steel n14953813 a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter) n14953968 an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compounds (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and serotonin) n14954152 a hydrate that contains one molecule of water per molecule of the compound n14954284 a sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates n14954601 an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule n14954733 a hard wax obtained from lignite n14954822 a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar n14955030 a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process n14955246 a violet-colored salt used in hide tanning and as a mordant in dyeing n14955391 a poisonous colorless salt used as a mordant and in medicine n14955559 a salt or ester of tartaric acid n14955682 an acid tartrate; a hydrogen tartrate n14955776 a kind of pink beryl used as a gemstone n14955889 used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall n14956027 any of several glycoproteins similar to mucin n14956143 complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue n14956325 water soaked soil; soft wet earth n14956523 deep soft mud in water or slush; "they waded through the slop" n14956661 any thick, viscous matter n14956921 sludge (rich in organic matter) that accumulates at the bottom of lakes or oceans n14957057 a former name for hydrochloric acid n14957152 paper with lines appropriate for writing music n14957270 a toxic war gas with sulfide based compounds that raises blisters and attacks the eyes and lungs; there is no known antidote n14957546 the smallest unit of DNA where a mutation can occur n14957649 a toxic compound resembling mustard gas in structure; important in cancer treatment n14957795 tallow from the body of a mature sheep n14957893 a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers n14958102 a saturated fatty acid occurring naturally in animal and vegetable fats n14958254 gasoline jelled with aluminum soaps; highly incendiary liquid used in fire bombs and flamethrowers n14958405 any of various volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures; used chiefly as solvents n14958564 a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs n14958800 either of two phenols derived from naphthalene n14958937 a pale yellow crystalline hydrocarbon C16H10 extracted from coal tar n14959058 fiber created from natural materials or by chemical processes n14959234 fiber derived from plants or animals n14959472 fiber derived from animals n14959644 fiber derived from plants n14959939 plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder n14960090 a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes n14960261 alpha-beta brass containing tin; resistant to sea water; Admiralty Metal is a trademark n14960457 a pale yellow oil made from the feet and legs of cattle; used as a dressing for leather n14960606 a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer n14960721 a toxic gas that is inhaled or absorbed through the skin and has harmful effects on the nervous and respiratory system n14960963 a highly lethal nerve agent used in chemical warfare; a toxic liquid that penetrates the skin or lungs to disrupt the nervous system and stop respiration; in combat VX gas is deployed by detonating a container over the target area and can persist in the environment up to several weeks after release; "VX gas is one of those things we wish we could disinvent" n14961375 a highly toxic chemical nerve agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase n14961512 a substance that interferes with the neural transmission between motor neurons and skeletal muscles n14961722 cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers; "they used bales of newspaper every day" n14961896 an alloy of nickel and chromium with high electrical resistance and an ability to withstand high temperatures; used for resistance heating elements n14962117 an alloy whose main constituent is nickel n14962291 a bronze containing up to 30% nickel n14962387 a silver-white alloy containing copper and zinc and nickel n14962521 an alloy steel containing nickel n14962612 a coenzyme present in most living cells and derived from the B vitamin nicotinic acid; serves as a reductant in various metabolic processes n14962837 a coenzyme similar to NAD and present in most living cells but serves as a reductant in different metabolic processes n14963051 cast iron to which nickel has been added to make it resist abrasion n14963187 cast iron consisting of graphite in a matrix of austenite n14963317 a compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal) n14963486 a poisonous oily water-soluble liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of aniline n14963634 derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth n14963762 an enzyme of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms that catalyzes the conversion of nitrogen to ammonia n14963916 general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units n14964129 (biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotide chains that are vital constituents of all living cells n14964367 a glycoside formed by partial hydrolysis of a nucleic acid n14964590 a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) n14964925 a large decomposing tree trunk that has fallen, usually in a forest; the decaying wood provides moisture and nutrients for a variety of insects and plants n14965135 an ester of acetic acid; used in fibers and fabrics; photographic films and varnishes n14965321 cellulose acetate that is relatively slow to burn; used instead of celluloid for motion-picture film n14965501 highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics n14965780 a cellulose ester obtained by treating cellulose with caustic soda n14965958 polymerized from acrylonitrile n14966058 a polymer containing repeated amide groups n14966192 a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers n14966334 loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships n14966530 any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent n14966667 a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water n14967478 nonvolatile animal or plant oil n14967577 a mixture of amyl alcohols and propanol and butanol formed from distillation of fermented liquors n14967730 an oil formed through distillation of petroleum of intermediate boiling range and viscosity n14967893 a thick oil comprised of linseed, tung, or soya oils which have been heated to over 300 C n14968038 an odoriferous yellow oil found in orange flowers and used in perfumery and as a flavoring n14968185 an oil derived from wood pulp and used in making soaps or lubricants n14968308 steel that is quenched in oil n14968402 paper that has been made translucent and waterproof by soaking in oil n14968526 a colorless oily liquid occurring as a glyceride; it is the major fatty acid in olive oil and canola oil; used in making soap and cosmetics and ointments and lubricating oils n14968795 obtained from beef fat; used in making margarine and soap and in lubrication n14968926 an oleoresin extracted from the capsicum pepper plant n14969044 any of the carbohydrates that yield only a few monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis n14969254 a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies n14969421 a thin tough opaque paper used in fine books n14969523 a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos n14969666 a gemstone that is opaque n14969892 an odorous gum resin formerly used in medicines n14969994 an insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system n14970136 any of a series of nerve agents containing organophosphate compounds first synthesized by German chemists in 1936; in World War II the Germans tested them in concentration camps but not on the battlefield; Iraq is alleged to have used them against Iran and against the Kurds n14970538 brass that looks like gold; used to decorate furniture n14970645 a salt or ester of oxalacetic acid n14970752 an acid formed by oxidation of maleic acid (as in metabolism of fats and carbohydrates) n14970920 a salt or ester of oxalic acid n14971022 a toxic colorless crystalline organic acid found in oxalis and other plants; used as a bleach and rust remover and in chemical analysis n14971234 any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation n14971359 an indicator that shows a reversible color change between oxidized and reduced forms n14971519 any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical n14971969 an enzyme that catalyzes oxidation-reduction n14972092 any compound containing the group -C=NOH n14972184 a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used to create high temperatures for cutting or welding metals n14972359 any acid that contains oxygen n14972582 any acid of iodine that contains oxygen n14972681 an oxidoreductase that catalyzes the incorporation of molecular oxygen n14972807 a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation) n14973133 a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge n14973303 a saturated fatty acid that is the major fat in meat and dairy products n14973492 an ester of glycerol and palmitic acid n14973585 a vitamin of the vitamin B complex that performs an important role in the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates and certain amino acids; occurs in many foods n14973833 a proteolytic enzyme obtained from the unripe papaya; used as a meat tenderizer n14973965 a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells; used to make dyes and drugs and sun blockers n14974153 a poisonous yellow solid used in solution as a herbicide n14974264 a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses n14975266 a long narrow strip of paper n14975351 absorbent paper used as toweling n14975444 a substance made from paper pulp that can be molded when wet and painted when dry n14975598 paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans n14975779 a superior paper resembling sheepskin n14975872 a thin delicate material resembling paper; made from the rice-paper tree n14976001 a heavy paper impregnated with tar and used as part of a roof for waterproofing n14976170 leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper n14976323 a continuous thin ribbon of paper on which stock quotes are written n14976448 any material used especially to protect something n14976634 thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing n14976759 a roofing tile with a S-shape; laid so that curves overlap n14976871 a black bituminous material used for paving roads or other areas; usually spread over crushed rock n14977075 broken stone used in macadamized roadways n14977188 a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving n14977358 plaster used to coat outer walls and line chimneys n14977504 material used to pave an area n14977741 ore that yields a substantial profit to the miner n14977845 a lamellar mixture of cementite and ferrite formed during the cooling of austenite; a constituent of steel and cast iron n14978114 a complex acid that occurs in ripe fruit and some vegetables n14978232 any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams n14978453 a chemical agent that kills lice n14978544 enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic n14978729 an enzyme produced in the stomach that splits proteins into peptones n14978887 precursor of pepsin; stored in the stomach walls and converted to pepsin by hydrochloric acid in the stomach n14979052 a form of boric acid n14979132 a powerful greenhouse gas emitted during the production of aluminum n14979285 an 80/20 alloy of nickel and iron; easily magnetized and demagnetized n14979410 a dark purple salt of permanganic acid; in water solution it is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic n14979588 an unstable purple acid (HMnO4) known only in solution or of permanganate salts n14979730 any of a group of enzymes (occurring especially in plant cells) that catalyze the oxidation of a compound by a peroxide n14979961 a pale green variety of chrysolite; used as a gemstone n14980087 an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O- n14980215 a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects) n14980468 any compound obtained from petroleum or natural gas n14980579 a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons n14980784 oil products that remain after petroleum has been distilled n14980910 a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication n14981183 (physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium; "in a static system oil cannot be replaced by water on a surface"; "a system generating hydrogen peroxide" n14981461 a plastic consisting of phenolic resins n14981579 an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body n14981847 a colorless poisonous gas that smells like new-mown hay; used in chemical warfare n14981983 any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates n14982129 a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide n14982265 a salt of phosphoric acid n14982421 an organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid; found in the muscles of vertebrates where its hydrolysis releases energy for muscular contraction n14982681 any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes n14982907 an acid used in fertilizers and soaps: H3PO4 n14983036 a colorless acid used to make dyes and perfumes n14983143 a chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritive n14983326 a yellow toxic highly explosive strong acid; used in high explosives and as a dye and in chemical reactions n14983491 crude iron tapped from a blast furnace n14983694 lead that is cast in pigs n14983774 an enzyme that dissolves the fibrin of blood clots n14983911 an inactive form of plasmin that occurs in plasma and is converted to plasmin by organic solvents n14984066 protease produced in the kidney that converts plasminogen to plasmin and so initiates fibrinolysis n14984244 a fine black powder of platinum; used as a catalyst in chemical reactions n14984378 an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA n14984584 the enzyme responsible for DNA replication n14984687 the enzyme that copies DNA into RNA n14984799 a polymerase that catalyzes the formation of DNA using RNA as a template; found especially in retroviruses n14984973 any material used for its color; "she used a different color for the trim" n14985383 a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair n14986004 a substances that colors metals n14986144 a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance n14986277 an orange-red crystalline compound used in making red pigments and in dyeing n14986438 any of various acid dyes; used for dyeing wool scarlet red n14986593 used to whiten laundry or hair or give it a bluish tinge n14986719 a dye used as an acid-base indicator n14986890 a dye used as an acid-base indicator n14987025 a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects n14987150 any of a class of dyes containing a -CH= group linking two heterocyclic rings containing nitrogen; used as sensitizers in photography n14987341 dye with a high affinity for cellulose fibers (cotton or rayon etc.) n14987484 a red fluorescent dye resulting from the action of bromine on fluorescein; used in cosmetics and as a biological stain for studying cell structures n14987695 a yellow dye that is visible even when highly diluted; used as an absorption indicator when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride in order to precipitate silver chloride (turns pink when no chloride ions are left in solution and negative fluorescein ions are then absorbed) n14988150 a fluorochrome commonly conjugated with antibodies for use in indirect immunofluorescence n14988337 any of various fluorescent substances used in fluorescence microscopy to stain specimens n14988502 a dye or tint for the hair n14988635 a reddish coloring material found in some algae n14988741 a reddish brown dye used especially on hair n14988854 a liquid preparation used on wet hair to give it a tint n14988961 a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant n14989106 scarlet dye like cochineal; extracted with alkali from stick lac n14989243 a poisonous white solid (Pb[CH3CO]2) used in dyeing cotton and in making enamels and varnishes n14989430 a purplish dye obtained from orchil lichens n14989545 any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups n14989820 dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.) n14990723 any substance whose presence in plant or animal tissues produces a characteristic color n14990864 a soft oily clay used as a pigment (especially a reddish brown pigment) n14991004 any of numerous bright translucent organic pigments n14991106 a purplish red pigment prepared from lac or cochineal n14991210 any pigment producing the orange color n14991319 water-soluble pigment n14991476 a dark viscous substance obtained from the destructive distillation of pine wood n14991611 a wax obtained from the leaves of a plantain n14991712 material derived from plants n14991927 a product made from plant material n14992165 a green slightly translucent variety of chalcedony used as a gemstone n14992287 a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings n14992613 any of several gypsum cements; a white powder (a form of calcium sulphate) that forms a paste when mixed with water and hardens into a solid; used in making molds and sculptures and casts for broken limbs n14992945 a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry n14993137 a soil that develops in temperate to cold moist climates under coniferous or heath vegetation; an organic mat over a grey leached layer n14993378 a gas that is poisonous to breath or contact; used in chemical warfare n14993559 a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer n14993713 any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant n14993868 a quick-drying resilient synthetic fiber consisting primarily of polyester n14994004 any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules n14994328 a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers n14994726 a salt or ester of polyphosphoric acid n14994824 a class of fats having long carbon chains with many double bonds unsaturated with hydrogen atoms; used in some margarines; supposedly associated with low blood cholesterol n14995061 a cyanide compound that is prepared by the reaction of potassium cyanide with ferrous salts; commonly used by gardeners n14995278 a poisonous salt that forms dark purple crystals and is purple-red when dissolved in water; used as an oxidizing and bleaching agent and as a disinfectant and antiseptic n14995541 a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.) n14995812 bluish-grey sandstone used for paving and building n14995918 an olive-green sandstone containing glauconite n14996020 a preparation used in polishing n14996158 a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material n14996295 a polymer of vinyl formaldehyde n14996395 any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals n14996579 a yellow fatty oil obtained from porpoises and used as a fine lubricant n14996709 an unsaturated fatty oil obtained from dolphins and used as a fine lubricant n14996843 a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry n14997012 a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized n14997274 a type of soil occurring under grasses in temperate climates n14997393 an agent that causes a precipitate to form n14997529 a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition n14997699 a chemical substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction; "a product of lime and nitric acid" n14997888 the product of percolation n14998042 a colorless liquid aldehyde n14998142 a clear colorless volatile liquid (alcohol) used as a solvent and antiseptic n14998290 a pungent colorless unsaturated liquid aldehyde made from propene n14998421 a salt or ester of propenoic acid n14998522 an unsaturated liquid carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of acrylic resins n14998677 a colorless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene n14998826 a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis n14998965 the monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane n14999106 any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis n14999411 any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria n14999614 a borosilicate glass with a low coefficient of expansion; used for heat-resistant glassware in cooking and chemistry n14999801 a heterocyclic organic compound with a penetrating odor n14999913 any of several basic compounds derived from pyrimidine n15000060 a deep red garnet used as a gemstone n15000149 an alloy that emits sparks when struck or scratched with steel; used in lighter flints n15000334 a colorless acid formed as an important intermediate in metabolism or fermentation n15000475 a bitter compound used as an insecticide and tonic and vermifuge; extracted from the wood and bark of trees of the genera Quassia and Picrasma n15000689 steel that has been hardened by immersing it in water or oil to cool it n15000858 a yellow dye made from the bark of the quercitron oak tree n15000973 any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes n15001212 dye that does not allow the passage of X rays or other radiation; used to outline certain organs during X-ray examination n15001394 a red or pink variety of garnet used as a gemstone n15001500 any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes n15001640 a purplish red water-soluble dye used in microscopy n15001753 a red-purple to deep purple dye obtained from snails or made synthetically n15001887 a water-insoluble dye that is applied by reducing the dye to an alkaline form, applying the dye, then regenerating the insoluble dye by oxidation in the material; used for dyeing cotton n15002138 a blue dyestuff obtained from the woad plant n15002233 material that is radioactive n15002346 useless radioactive materials that are left after some laboratory or commercial process is completed n15002546 leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc. n15002679 a trisaccharide that occurs in sugar beets and cotton seeds and certain cereals n15002814 any of several alkaloids extracted from the shrub Rauwolfia serpentina n15002959 a bit of fiber that has become separated from woven fabric n15003139 brass with enough copper to give it a reddish tint; used for plumbing pipe and other brass hardware and in cheap jewelry n15003329 a reddish oxide of lead (Pb3O4) used as a pigment in paints and in glass and ceramics n15003496 seawater that is discolored by large numbers of certain dinoflagellates that produce saxitoxin n15003645 an enzyme that catalyses the biochemical reduction of some specified substance n15003797 any substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator) n15003969 a solvent that removes a substance (usually from a surface); "paint remover"; "rust remover"; "hair remover" n15004149 a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure n15004317 an enzyme that occurs in gastric juice; causes milk to coagulate n15004501 matter that remains after something has been removed n15004715 a crystalline phenol obtained from various resins; used in ointments for acne and in dandruff shampoos n15004874 a chemical that is added to a photographic developer in order to retard development and reduce the amount of fog on a film n15005071 any of the enzymes that cut nucleic acid at specific restriction sites and produce restriction fragments; obtained from bacteria (where they cripple viral invaders); used in recombinant DNA technology n15005386 either of two yellow to red retinal pigments formed from rhodopsin by the action of light n15005577 a decorative tile that is bent in cross section; used to cover the ridge of a roof n15005716 building material used in constructing roofs n15005895 a translucent rose-red variety of quartz used for ornaments n15006012 a coarse plaster for the surface of external walls n15006118 a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air n15006258 an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products n15006682 crude natural rubber; used mainly for shoe soles n15006789 any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber n15007016 made from silicone elastomers; retains flexibility resilience and tensile strength over a wide temperature range n15007190 a rubber made at low temperatures (5 degrees Centigrade) which is tougher than conventional rubber and is often used in car tires n15007377 a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products n15007534 a hard nonresilient rubber formed by vulcanizing natural rubber n15007677 a type of natural rubber obtained from tropical South American trees n15007803 made by polymerizing butadiene n15007917 synthetic rubber made by polymerizing isobutylene n15008025 a hydrocarbon radical (C4H9) n15008142 a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers n15008287 a red iron ore used in dyeing and marking n15008399 a mineral consisting of titanium dioxide in crystalline form; occurs in metamorphic and plutonic rocks and is a major source of titanium n15008607 drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds n15008765 a product of condensation n15008847 water containing salts; "the water in the ocean is all saltwater" n15009192 the sediment that is left after the evaporation of seawater n15009326 water that is not salty n15009474 a double salt used in Seidlitz powder; acts as a cathartic n15009637 an effervescing salt containing sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt and tartaric acid; used as a cathartic n15009843 a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs) n15010038 a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste; used as a fungicide or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes n15010277 a fatty oil obtained from the wastes in canning salmon; used in making soap and dressing leather n15010430 a white powder with a pleasant taste and odor; used to absorb light in sun tan lotions or as a preservative or an antiseptic or a coating for pills in which the medicine is intended for enteric release n15010703 a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal) n15011987 a solution of two simple salts that forms a single substance on crystallization n15012214 a colorless and odorless toxic oil used as an insecticide n15012327 a toxic double salt of copper arsenate and copper acetate n15012478 a white crystalline insecticide that has low toxicity for mammals; is used in home gardens; extracted from the roots of derris and cube n15012668 a complex black mineral occurring in pegmatites n15012810 a rare light blue or green mineral; consists of aluminum and magnesium silicate and occurs as small grains in some metamorphic rocks n15012999 a salt of bile acid and a base; functions as an emulsifier of lipids and fatty acids n15013139 (Na2SO4.10H2O) a colorless salt used as a cathartic n15013269 a salt used especially in baking powder n15013450 a colorless salt (NaClO3) used as a weed killer and an antiseptic n15013577 the hypothetical acid (H2Cr2O7) from which dichromates are derived; known only in solution and in the form of dichromate salts n15013764 a salt of the hypothetical dichromic acid n15013875 a red-orange salt used as a mordant n15014012 used as an explosive and fertilizer and rocket propellant n15014170 a nitrate used in making photographic emulsions; also used in medicine as a cautery and as a topical antibacterial agent n15014406 silver nitrate fused into sticks and formerly used as a caustic n15014529 any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue n15014696 a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight n15014845 a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding n15014990 a strongly alkaline caustic used in manufacturing soap and paper and aluminum and various sodium compounds n15015192 a bromide that darkens when exposed to light; used in making photographic emulsions n15015355 an iodide that is used in photography, in seeding clouds to make rain, and in medicine n15015501 any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid) n15015872 the group -NO3 n15015963 the radical -NO2 or any compound containing it (such as a salt or ester of nitrous acid) n15016123 nitrite used to preserve and color food especially in meat and fish products; implicated in the formation of suspected carcinogens n15016314 a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks n15016503 an explosive (trade name Ballistite) that burns with relatively little smoke; contains pyrocellulose and is used as a propellant n15016726 a white salt present in urine and used to test for metal oxides n15016852 any salt of hydrochloric acid (containing the chloride ion) n15016984 any compound containing three chlorine atoms in each molecule n15017121 a yellow pungent volatile oil (trade name Agene) formerly used for bleaching and aging flour n15017343 a compound containing two chlorine atoms per molecule n15017466 a chloride containing an unusually high proportion of chlorine n15017604 any compound containing a chlorine atom n15017878 a chloride used as a wood preservative or catalyst n15018013 a nonflammable liquid used as a solvent and paint remover and refrigerant n15018169 a chloride used as an antidote for nerve gases such as sarin or VX n15018318 a chloride used chiefly in the manufacture of photographic emulsions n15018448 a colorless caustic liquid made by treating tin with chlorine n15018572 a white powder that is used to fluoridate toothpaste n15018688 a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn; "staple fibers vary widely in length" n15018889 a commercial preparation of starch that is used to stiffen textile fabrics in laundering n15019030 a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral n15019267 a variety of gum n15019357 a deep blue cordierite often used as a gemstone n15019483 a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone n15019645 a sweetish crystalline amino acid n15019734 a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony n15019844 oil obtained from sardines and used chiefly as a lubricant and in soap n15019972 an onyx characterized by parallel layers of sard and a different colored mineral n15020107 fine particles of wood made by sawing wood n15020203 log large enough to be sawed into boards n15020297 a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans n15020528 partly refined paraffin wax n15020628 a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities n15020794 a mineral used as an ore of tungsten n15020905 black tourmaline n15020974 iron to be melted again and reworked n15021085 a pad of paper for keeping notes n15021189 pad for preliminary or hasty writing or notes or sketches etc; "scribbling block" is a British term n15021381 a pale yellow to red-brown fatty oil obtained from seal blubber; used in making soap and dressing leather and as a lubricant n15021560 a set of enzymes believed to snip pieces off a longer protein producing fragments of amyloid protein that bunch up and create amyloid protein plaques in brain tissue (the pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's) n15021824 clay soil formed by sedimentary deposits n15021927 rich brown pigment prepared from the ink of cuttlefishes n15022035 a sweetish crystalline amino acid involved in the synthesis by the body of cysteine n15022171 a family of proteins found in blood and milk and muscle and in plant seed n15022389 a plasma protein containing the immunoglobulins that are responsible for immune responses n15022617 the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin n15022776 any of the factors in the blood whose actions are essential for blood coagulation n15023156 a protein present in blood plasma; converts to fibrin when blood clots n15023294 a substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland n15023537 a releasing factor that accelerates the secretion of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary body n15023720 a substance produced by the mucosa of the stomach and intestines that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12; "lack of intrinsic factor can result in pernicious anemia" n15023959 tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting n15024124 any of various pigments distributed widely in living tissues n15024240 a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues; "fish have simpler hemoglobin than mammals" n15024606 a hemoprotein that receives oxygen from hemoglobin and stores it in the tissues until needed n15024773 the bright red hemoglobin that is a combination of hemoglobin and oxygen from the lungs; "oxyhemoglobin transports oxygen to the cells of the body" n15024997 a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds n15025228 a reddish-brown chloride of heme; produced from hemoglobin in laboratory tests for the presence of blood n15025397 a compound containing a heterocyclic ring n15025571 (biochemistry) a class of hemoprotein whose principal biological function is electron transfer (especially in cellular respiration) n15025815 the most abundant and stable cytochrome; involved in energy transfer n15025942 a colorless protein obtained by removing heme from hemoglobin; the oxygen carrying compound in red blood cells n15026155 a simple protein found in the seeds of cereals n15026256 a simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids; present in cell nuclei in association with nucleic acids n15026420 a simple protein found in plants n15026508 a simple protein found in fish sperm; rich in arginine; simpler in composition than globulin or albumin; counteracts the anticoagulant effect of heparin n15026716 a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye n15026963 a granular brown substance composed of ferric oxide; left from the breakdown of hemoglobin; can be a sign of disturbed iron metabolism n15027189 any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response n15027618 an antibody acting against tissues of the organism that produces it n15027762 an antibody that causes precipitation when it unites with its antigen n15027888 blood type antibodies n15027970 rhesus factor antibody n15028050 an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin n15028208 an antitoxin that counteracts the effects of venom from the bite of a snake or insect or other animal n15028378 antitoxin given for short-term immunization against tetanus in cases of possible exposure to the tetanus bacillus n15028555 a mixture of toxin and antitoxin used to immunize against a disease n15028684 an antibody that causes agglutination of a specific antigen n15028818 an antibody produced by one individual that causes agglutination of red blood cells in other individuals of the same species n15029002 any substance that acts as an antigen to cause agglutinin production n15029147 an antigen capable of causing the production of (or reacting with) an isoagglutinin n15029292 an antibody found in the blood of someone suffering from infectious mononucleosis n15029482 an antibody that occurs naturally against foreign tissues from a person of the same species n15029646 any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysis n15029781 any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules n15030022 a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage must be determined by a physician n15030264 an antibody in blood serum that attaches to invading microorganisms and other antigens to make them more susceptible to the action of phagocytes n15030481 a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response n15030853 one of the most common of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the chief antibody in the membranes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts n15031073 one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present in blood serum in small amounts n15031231 one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present primarily in the skin and mucous membranes n15031418 an immunoglobulin E that is formed as an antibody against allergens (such as pollen); attaches to cell membranes causing the release of histamine and other substances responsible for the local inflammation characteristic of an allergy n15031705 one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the main antibody defense against bacteria n15031866 one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; involved in fighting blood infections and in triggering production of immunoglobulin G n15032071 sterile solution of globulins derived from the blood plasma of a person who has been immunized for tetanus; provides short-term immunization against tetanus in cases of possible exposure to the tetanus bacillus n15032376 any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism n15032661 a substance producing irritation n15032829 colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno n15033063 derived from ginger; source of the hotness of ginger n15033189 derived from pepper (especially black pepper); source of the hotness of black and white pepper n15033367 a family of compounds derived from horseradish and radishes and onions and mustards; source of the hotness of those plants and preparations n15033662 any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer n15033846 an abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly) n15034074 a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species n15034454 a bacterial toxin that has been weakened until it is no longer toxic but is strong enough to induce the formation of antibodies and immunity to the specific disease caused by the toxin; "diphtheria toxoid" n15034741 a toxin resembling bacterial toxins in its antigenic properties that is found in the fluids of certain animals n15034939 any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells n15035123 potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism; can be used as a bioweapon n15035367 any substance that has a toxic effect on cells n15035505 a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die n15035697 a cytotoxin specific for the cells of the intestinal mucosa n15035832 a toxin that is secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding medium n15035975 a poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth n15036103 any toxin that affects the liver n15036211 any toxin that affects the kidneys n15036321 any toxin that affects neural tissues n15036536 a toxin produced by a fungus n15036638 any substance produced by plants that is similar in its properties to extracellular bacterial toxin n15036916 toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions) n15037127 a potent neurotoxin found in a particular frog n15037249 venom secreted by certain snakes n15037339 any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies) n15037664 the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself n15037877 a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia n15038127 a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant n15038316 a drug that destroys the itch mite that causes scabies n15038426 foul-smelling gas that forms in sewers n15038520 a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay n15038680 shale that is rich in humic acids n15038789 shale from which oil can be obtained by heating n15038892 oil extracted from oil shale by heating n15038987 a fatty yellow to brown oil obtained from the livers of sharks; used for dressing leather and as a source of vitamin A n15039179 a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites n15039335 a wool obtained from sheep of the Shetland islands n15039445 building material used as siding or roofing n15039568 a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear n15039703 an alloy that is 98% lead and 2% arsenic; used in making small shot n15039827 iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate n15039935 a jellylike substance (hydrated silica) n15040033 a salt or ester derived from silicic acid n15040129 any of various compounds of silicon with a more electropositive element or radical n15040266 an extremely hard blue-black crystalline compound (SiC) used as an abrasive and a heat refractory material; crystals of silicon carbide can be used as semiconductors n15040493 any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation n15040809 a polymeric silicone compound n15040899 any of a large class of compounds that have alternate silicon and oxygen atoms n15041050 material applied to the outside of a building to make it weatherproof n15041190 a pure form of finely ground silica n15041277 a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2); various forms occur widely in the earth's crust as quartz or cristobalite or tridymite or lechatelierite n15041688 a porous form of silica that is highly absorbent n15041793 a bronze with 2-3% silicon that is resistant to corrosion n15041911 animal fibers produced by silkworms and other larvae that spin cocoons and by most spiders n15042052 mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake n15042194 a fine-grained sandstone of consolidated silt n15042295 a herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals n15042429 a herbicide used to control weeds (especially among crops) n15042542 a brand of car polish n15042654 a plant fiber used for making rope n15042772 wax used on the bottom of skis n15042856 the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals n15043002 thin layers of rock used for roofing n15043118 a grey mineral consisting of cobalt arsenide and nickel; an important source of cobalt and nickel n15043308 partially melted snow n15043399 a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness n15043579 (medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless n15043763 a layer of snowflakes (white crystals of frozen water) covering the ground n15044016 the charred portion of a candlewick n15044122 granular snow formed by alternate thawing and freezing n15044232 heavy wet snow that is unsuitable for skiing n15044327 a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments n15044523 a mixture of sodium and calcium hydroxides; absorbs liquids and gases n15044648 a vitreous mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate and sodium chloride in crystalline form; occurs in igneous rocks n15044844 a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper n15045030 a gummy substance that is a sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose; used as a thickening or emulsifying agent n15045216 a colorless crystalline salt of sodium (NaF) used in fluoridation of water and to prevent tooth decay n15045379 a flammable grey crystalline binary compound (NaH) n15045490 an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant n15045677 a crystalline salt used like potassium iodide n15045782 a caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed n15046077 a sodium salt of pyrophosphoric acid used as a builder in soaps and detergents n15046250 a solid white bitter salt used in manufacturing glass and paper and dyes and pharmaceuticals n15046421 a sodium salt of triphosphoric acid used as a builder in soaps and detergents n15046568 phosphate of sodium; used as a laxative to cleanse the bowels n15046716 water that is not hard (does not contain mineral salts that interfere with the formation of lather with soap) n15046900 matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure n15047167 solidified carbon dioxide; dry ice sublimates at -78.5 C and is used mainly as a refrigerant n15047313 a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution" n15047849 the dissolved matter in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state n15047988 a compound formed by solvation (the combination of solvent molecules with molecules or ions of the solute) n15048184 an agent that converts something into a solvate n15048293 an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses n15048463 hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists n15048623 any composition having a consistency suggestive of soup n15048748 a leaven of dough in which fermentation is active; used by pioneers for making bread n15048888 powder (containing gypsum plaster and glue) that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste used to fill cracks and holes in plaster n15049096 any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable n15049309 matte that has 74 percent copper n15049401 pig iron containing manganese; used as a deoxidizing agent and to raise the manganese content in making steel n15049594 liquid that is spilled; "clean up the spills" n15049745 impure zinc containing about three percent lead and other impurities (especially in the form of ingots) n15049902 an animal oil found in the blubber of the sperm whale n15050011 aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative n15050161 (Old Testament) one of several sweet-smelling spices used in incense n15050320 building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration n15050516 a soluble exotoxin produced by some strains of staphylococcus; a cause of food poisoning n15050695 a form of staphylococcal enterotoxin that has been used as an incapacitating agent in biological warfare n15050898 a hard glassy mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminum; occurs in various colors that are used as gemstones n15051129 a spinel used as a gemstone (usually dark red) n15051301 a purple variety of the ruby spinel n15051392 a pale rose-colored variety of the ruby spinel n15051503 a dark-colored spinel containing iron n15051608 a yellow or orange variety of ruby spinel n15051705 a homogeneous solid that can exist over a range of component chemicals; a constituent of alloys that is formed when atoms of an element are incorporated into the crystals of a metal n15052063 a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol n15052223 a pyroxene mineral consisting of lithium aluminum silicate; a source of lithium n15052413 a green transparent form of the mineral spodumene used as a gemstone n15052555 a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying n15052667 a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state n15052852 a tetrasaccharide found in the tubers of the Chinese artichoke n15052970 (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible n15053212 a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly n15053373 a solution used in staining bacteria by Gram's method; consists of one part iodine and two parts potassium iodide and 300 parts water n15053568 a dark grey mineral with a metallic luster that is a source of tin n15053703 a sapphire that when cut shows a starlike figure in reflected light because of its crystalline structure n15053867 a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles n15054347 a nutritive starch obtained from the root of the arrowroot plant n15054467 starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener n15054607 powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener n15054770 sago ground into small round grains n15054862 a non-nitrogenous food substance consisting chiefly of starch; any substance resembling starch n15055046 a starch obtained from the root of the pia n15055181 water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere n15055342 steam coming from a boiler at full pressure n15055442 water in a vaporous form diffused in the atmosphere but below boiling temperature n15055633 a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance n15055936 a substance added to another to make it less hard n15056112 a substance (such as sodium chloride) that lessens the hardness of water by replacing calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions and so gives the water more efficient sudsing power n15056372 a nerve agent easily absorbed into the body; a lethal cholinesterase inhibitor that is highly toxic when inhaled n15056541 water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall n15056749 spray from ocean waves n15056827 spray blown up from the surface of the sea n15056938 a waxy saturated fatty acid; occurs widely as a glyceride in animal and vegetable fats n15057103 an ester of glycerol and stearic acid n15057212 a very hard alloy of cobalt and chromium with cobalt as the principal ingredient; used to make cutting tools and for surfaces subject to heavy wear n15057433 a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper n15057558 a chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying; "police used a sternutatory to subdue the mob" n15057744 any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects n15058023 an organic compound that does no contain a steroid n15058163 a steroid containing a ketone group n15058310 any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances n15058544 an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues n15058755 the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease n15058987 the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions n15059237 LDL cholesterol that has been bombarded by free radicals; it is thought to cause atherosclerosis n15059404 a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation n15059552 any of the steroid acids generated in the liver and stored with bile n15059694 an insoluble crystalline acid present in bile n15059797 water accumulated in the bilge of a ship n15059939 obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure n15060131 a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove n15060326 a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls n15060449 a soft grey mineral; the chief ore of antimony n15060569 a general term for building materials n15060688 building material consisting of interwoven rods and twigs covered with clay n15060825 material used for stiffening something n15060937 an enzyme produced by some hemolytic strains of streptococcus that dissolves fibrinous secretions from infections; used medicinally (often in combination with streptokinase) n15061171 an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism n15061428 any of several hemolysins derived from strains of streptococcus n15061550 a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish n15061674 a bitter and very toxic glycoside derived from plants of the genus Strophanthus; in moderate doses it is a cardiac stimulant but in larger doses it is a powerful poison; used in Africa as an arrow poison n15061936 a mineral consisting of strontium carbonate n15062057 a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces n15062284 the product of vaporization of a solid n15062468 obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants n15062641 a waxy fat obtained from certain plants (e.g. bayberry) and used as tallow n15062778 a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent n15062955 unrefined brown sugar made from palm sap n15063108 iron that has been cast or worked in structural shapes n15063224 a strong steel that is rolled into shapes that are used in construction n15063358 a crystalline acid made from aniline and used as a dye n15063493 a salt or ester of sulphuric acid n15063699 a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive n15063946 any of several oxides of sulphur n15064053 a colorless toxic gas (SO2) that occurs in the gases from volcanoes; used in many manufacturing processes and present in industrial emissions; causes acid rain n15064327 a colorless gas that is soluble in alcohol and ether; a powerful greenhouse gas widely used in the electrical utility industry n15064560 a translucent quartz spangled with bits of mica or other minerals n15064729 the univalent anion O2-; "much of the O2 supporting cellular respiration is reduced to the superoxide anion O2-" n15064917 a metallic oxide containing the univalent anion O2- n15065025 an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen; "oxygen free radicals are normally removed in our bodies by the superoxide dismutase enzymes" n15065280 methylated spirit used in the practice of medicine (especially for cleansing the skin before injections or before surgery) n15065483 wrought iron of high purity made in Sweden n15065584 a chad that is incompletely removed and still attached at two corners n15065713 a silver-white mineral consisting of silver gold telluride; a source of gold in Australia and America n15065928 a mineral consisting of native potassium chloride; an important ore of potassium that is found in sedimentary beds n15066125 the first known nerve agent, synthesized by German chemists in 1936; a highly toxic combustible liquid that is soluble in organic solvents and is used as a nerve gas in chemical warfare n15066367 a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder n15066666 a soft white compact talc used to mark cloth or to remove grease stains n15066796 a kind of soft talc; sometimes used as wood filler n15066906 an animal oil obtained by pressing tallow; used as a lubricant n15067025 any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine n15067237 a tannic acid that is extracted from black catechu as a white crystalline substance n15067375 a mineral consisting of tantalum oxide of iron and manganese that occurs with niobite or in coarse granite; an ore of tantalum n15067576 an acid found in many fruits; used in soft drinks and confectionery and baking powder n15067739 the optically inactive form of tartaric acid that is often found in grape juice n15067877 a gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in dispersing crowds n15068134 any binary compound of tellurium with other more electropositive elements n15068282 an enzyme in eukaryotic cells that can add telomeres to the ends of chromosomes after they divide n15068436 a substance (as the plant enzyme papain) applied to meat to make it tender n15068635 an unsaturated hydrocarbon obtained from plants n15068754 any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule n15068891 a flammable gaseous fluorocarbon used in making plastics (polytetrafluoroethylene resins) n15069046 any halide containing four halogen atoms in its molecules n15069161 any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield four monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis n15069338 a powerful neurotoxin found in the ovaries of pufferfish n15069472 an oxide containing four atoms of oxygen in the molecule n15069584 a yellow crystalline explosive solid that is used in detonators n15069712 plant stalks used as roofing material n15069820 any material used to thicken; "starch is used in cooking as a thickening" n15069998 depresses the function of the thyroid gland n15070098 a salt of thiocyanic acid; formed when alkaline cyanides are fused with sulfur n15070234 an unstable acid that can be obtained by distilling a thiocyanate salt n15070366 a radioactive mineral consisting of thorium silicate; it is a source of thorium that is found in coarse granite n15070550 a mineral consisting of scandium yttrium silicate; a source of scandium n15070699 a colorless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition n15070897 a protein in blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin n15071035 an enzyme liberated from blood platelets that converts prothrombin into thrombin as blood starts to clot n15071229 ion of calcium; a factor in the clotting of blood n15071366 a coagulation factor n15071503 a coagulation factor formed in the kidney under the influence of vitamin K n15071684 a coagulation factor (trade name Hemofil) whose absence is associated with hemophilia A n15071960 coagulation factor whose absence is associated with hemophilia B n15072099 coagulation factor that is converted to an enzyme that converts prothrombin to thrombin in a reaction that depends on calcium ions and other coagulation factors n15072331 coagulation factor whose deficiency results in a hemorrhagic tendency n15072491 coagulation factor whose deficiency results in prolongation of clotting time of venous blood n15072657 in the clotting of blood thrombin catalyzes factor XIII into its active form (fibrinase) which causes fibrin to form a stable clot n15072857 a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine n15073018 a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of adenosine and deoxyribose n15073147 a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of cytosine and deoxyribose n15073285 a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of guanine and deoxyribose n15073424 a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of thymine and deoxyribose n15073563 a colorless crystalline solid used in perfume or preserving biological specimens or in embalming or medically as a fungicide or antiseptic n15073784 a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytes n15073973 anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland n15074203 hormone released by the hypothalamus that controls the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary n15074456 a phenolic amino acid of which thyroxine is a derivative n15074568 a thin flat slab of fired clay used for roofing n15074772 unstratified soil deposited by a glacier; consists of sand and clay and gravel and boulders mixed together n15074962 a soft thin (usually translucent) paper n15075141 a soft thin absorbent paper for use in toilets n15075298 a roll of toilet paper n15075378 a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels n15075596 an isomeric acid derived from toluene n15075691 an alloy of copper and zinc (and sometimes arsenic) used to imitate gold in cheap jewelry and for gilding n15075867 a black or colored powder used in a printer to develop a xerographic image n15076011 a solution containing chemicals that can change the color of a photographic print n15076180 alloy steel that is suitable for making tools; is hard and tough and can retain a cutting edge n15076349 a mineral (fluosilicate of aluminum) that occurs in crystals of various colors and is used as a gemstone n15076523 a yellow quartz n15076619 a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones n15076931 an element that occurs at very small quantities in the body but is nonetheless important for many biological processes n15077109 a semitransparent paper that is used for tracing drawings n15077226 a gum used in pharmacy, adhesives, and textile printing n15077338 a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) n15077571 any of various enzymes that move a chemical group from one compound to another compound n15077752 a paper that is coated with a preparation for transferring a design to another surface n15077917 a globulin in blood plasma that carries iron n15078050 a gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion n15078550 a material having the property of admitting light diffusely; a partly transparent material n15078768 a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent n15079030 any of three isomeric compounds having three carbon and three nitrogen atoms in a six-membered ring n15079184 a chad that is incompletely removed and still attached at three corners n15079310 a strong acid made by chlorinating acetic acid n15079445 a glyceryl ester of margaric acid n15079557 a mineral form of silica n15079656 a naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils n15079795 a polymer (or a molecule of a polymer) consisting of three identical monomers n15079925 an oxide containing three atoms of oxygen in the molecule n15080055 a triglyceride of palmitic acid n15080168 a pyridine ring with three phosphorus groups n15080277 a coenzyme of several enzymes n15080382 an acid that is a partial anhydride of three molecules of phosphoric acid; known chiefly in the form of its salts and esters n15080571 any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield three monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis n15080747 the tertiary phosphate of sodium used as a builder in soaps and detergents n15080942 a triglyceride of stearic acid n15081052 an enzyme of pancreatic origin; catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins to smaller polypeptide units n15081221 inactive precursor of trypsin; a substance secreted by the pancreas and converted to active trypsin by enterokinase in the small intestine n15081417 an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin n15081595 an oil obtained from tuna n15081675 a black mucky soil with a frozen subsoil that is characteristic of Arctic and subarctic regions n15081828 a very hard heat-resistant steel containing tungsten n15081957 a salt of tungstic acid n15082036 an oxyacid of tungsten (often polymeric in nature) formed by neutralizing alkaline tungstate solutions n15082198 a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate; "blue turquoise is valued as a gemstone" n15082382 writing paper suitable for use in a typewriter n15082524 amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer; "patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine" n15082766 an amino acid found in most proteins; a precursor of several hormones n15082890 any of several quinones found in living cells and that function as coenzymes that transfer electrons from one molecule to another in cell respiration n15083146 blue pigment made of powdered lapis lazuli n15083283 ultramarine pigment prepared artificially n15083429 an earth pigment n15083533 greenish brown pigment n15083611 dark brown pigment obtained by heating umber n15083713 an acid that is a component of perspiration n15083819 gasoline that has not been treated with a lead compound n15083974 the material removed by a cut made underneath n15084110 an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea into carbon dioxide and ammonia; is present in intestinal bacteria n15084277 an ester of carbamic acid n15084357 a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine n15084545 a mineral consisting of uranium oxide and trace amounts of radium and thorium and polonium and lead and helium; uraninite in massive form is called pitchblende which is the chief uranium ore n15084824 any ore from which uranium can be extracted n15084999 the bivalent radical UO2 which forms salts with acids n15085175 a yellow salt obtained by the reaction of uranium salts with nitric acid n15085327 a salt obtained by the reaction of uranium salts with oxalic acid n15085472 the chief solid component of mammalian urine; synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as fertilizer and in animal feed and in plastics n15085682 a white tasteless odorless crystalline product of protein metabolism; found in the blood and urine n15085836 a salt of uric acid n15085925 a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout n15086088 an essential amino acid found in proteins; important for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults n15086247 the seed of flax used as a source of oil n15086352 a drying oil extracted from flax seed and used in making such things as oil paints n15086545 a yellow oil obtained from the seeds of the tung tree n15086672 an oil from chaulmoogra trees; used in treatment of skin diseases and leprosy n15086811 a salt or ester of vanadic acid; an anion containing pentavalent vanadium n15086939 a mineral consisting of chloride and vanadate of lead; a source of vanadium n15087090 any of various oxyacids of vanadium; known mostly in the form of its salts n15087244 steel alloyed with vanadium for greater strength and high-temperature stability n15087384 a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment n15087486 any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure n15087632 large lipoproteins rich in triglycerides; VLDLs circulate through the blood giving up their triglycerides to fat and muscle tissue until the VLDL remnants are modified and converted into LDL n15087904 a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone n15088111 dilute acetic acid n15088183 shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings n15088308 a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene n15088440 a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group n15088669 a violet photopigment in the retinal cones of the eyes of most vertebrates; plays a role in daylight vision n15088869 a red photopigment in the retinal rods of vertebrates; dissociates into retinene by light n15089104 a special pigment found in the rods and cones of the retina n15089258 any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism n15089472 any vitamin that is soluble in fats n15089645 any vitamin that is soluble in water n15089803 any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes n15090065 an unsaturated alcohol that occurs in marine fish-liver oils and is synthesized biologically from carotene n15090238 a viscous alcohol that is less active in mammals than is vitamin A1 n15090379 vitamin precursor; a substance that is converted into a vitamin in animal tissues n15090535 an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver n15090742 originally thought to be a single vitamin but now separated into several B vitamins n15091129 a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth n15091304 a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia n15091473 a B vitamin that prevents skin lesions and weight loss n15091669 a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch n15091846 a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction n15092059 a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract n15092227 a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets n15092409 a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body n15092650 a B vitamin that aids in body growth n15092751 a fat-soluble vitamin that helps in the clotting of blood n15092942 a form of vitamin K n15093049 a form of vitamin K n15093137 a vitamin that maintains the resistance of cell and capillary walls to permeation n15093298 a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy n15093482 (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry n15093735 a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor; "it was heated to evaporate the volatiles" n15093938 a decorative paper for the walls of rooms n15094053 paper discarded after use n15094136 the water present in hydrated compounds n15094294 any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water n15094824 a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs n15095014 wax from Indian and African bees n15095103 a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal n15095237 from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings n15095389 a white waxy substance from oil of the sperm whale n15095496 a waxy substance obtained from plants (especially from the trunks of certain palms) n15095639 a hard wax separated from shellac by its insolubility in alcohol n15095771 a colorless toxic ptomaine with an unpleasant odor formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue n15095926 a yellow sulfide used chiefly as a pigment n15096048 pigment of cadmium sulfide and barium sulfate varying in hue from lemon yellow to orange n15096233 pale-hued cadmium yellow pigment n15096331 orange-hued cadmium yellow pigment n15096426 cadmium sulfide containing zinc n15096524 a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment n15096661 paper that has been waterproofed by treatment with wax or paraffin n15096783 a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved n15097017 a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering n15097209 a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action n15097430 a white to brown oil obtained from whale blubber; formerly used as an illuminant n15097578 the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese n15097722 a poisonous white pigment that contains lead n15097849 slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork n15097994 a dark meadow soil rich in organic material; developed through poor drainage in humid grassy or sedge regions n15098161 the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees n15100023 any wood from which dye is obtained n15100112 the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers) n15100257 wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) n15100397 softwood used to make paper n15100479 wood that is not finished or painted n15100570 a mountain mahogany n15100644 wood used for fuel; "they collected and cut their own firewood" n15100834 firewood cut and stacked in cords; wood sold by the cord n15100945 the large log at the back of a hearth fire n15101059 large log traditionally burned at Christmas n15101157 a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning n15101271 a joint of pine wood used for fuel n15101361 a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire n15101586 material for starting a fire n15101723 substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks) n15101854 a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes n15102167 an aromatic oil that smells like lemon and is widely used in Asian cooking and in perfumes and medicines n15102359 planks collectively; a quantity of planks n15102455 a cheap hard material made from wood chips that are pressed together and bound with synthetic resin n15102622 a plank of softwood (fir or pine board) n15102712 a hard cross-grained round piece of wood in a board where a branch emerged; "the saw buckled when it hit a knot" n15102894 a hole in a board where a knot came out n15103007 a long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below n15103226 a mineral consisting of iron and manganese tungstate in crystalline form; the principal ore of tungsten; found in quartz veins associated with granitic rocks n15103485 a white or greyish mineral typically found in metamorphic limestone; a silicate of calcium n15103634 wood that has been ground to a pulp; used in making cellulose products (as rayon or paper) n15103780 a sugar extracted from wood or straw; used in foods for diabetics n15103911 a fusible alloy that is half bismuth plus lead, tin, and cadmium; melts at about 160 degrees Fahrenheit n15104088 any tar obtained by the destructive distillation of wood n15104217 fiber sheared from animals (such as sheep) and twisted into yarn for weaving n15104488 wool in its natural condition; not refined or processed n15104598 wool of the alpaca n15104669 the wool of the Kashmir goat n15104752 the wool of a sheep or similar animal n15104860 reclaimed wool fiber n15104933 the wool of the vicuna n15105008 wool not used before; wool not processed or woven before n15105122 a tough paper used for wrapping n15105268 paper material made into thin sheets that are sized to take ink; used for writing correspondence and manuscripts n15105638 any oil used to oil wool before spinning n15105733 a yellow to orange or brown mineral used as a molybdenum ore n15105849 a brownish-black mineral consisting of zinc sulfide n15105955 a brown-to-yellow mineral that is a phosphate of yttrium in crystalline form n15106143 a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent n15106271 a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey n15106529 an impure mixture of uranium oxides obtained during the processing of uranium ore n15106674 a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar n15106867 any of a family of glassy minerals analogous to feldspar containing hydrated aluminum silicates of calcium or sodium or potassium; formed in cavities in lava flows and in plutonic rocks n15107196 a group of minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous silicate of calcium and aluminum n15107362 a group of minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous aluminum silicate of sodium and calcium n15107524 a group of minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous silicate of sodium and aluminum n15107677 a group of white or reddish crystalline minerals of the zeolite family consisting of a hydrous silicate of calcium and potassium and aluminum n15107876 an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form n15108087 oxide of zinc; a white powder used as a pigment or in cosmetics or glass or inks and in zinc ointment n15108324 a colorless water-soluble powder; used as a mordant or to preserve wood or for the electrodeposition of zinc n15108538 a yellow to white crystalline fluorescent compound that occurs naturally as sphalerite or wurtzite and is used as a luminous pigment n15108745 a white pigment used in house paints; consists of zinc oxide n15108897 a steel grey metallic mineral (a sulphide of lead and antimony) n15109016 a mica containing iron and lithium n15109127 a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent n15109391 a white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes n15109586 a complex of enzymes that cause glycolysis; originally found in yeast but also present in higher organisms n15109745 something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.) n15109931 (spiritualism) a substance supposed to emanate from the body of the medium during a trance n15110096 any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted n15110307 a substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom n15110454 a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection n15110666 any of a class of organic compounds that contain the divalent radical -CONHCO- n15110796 any substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism) n15110956 matter produced by plants or growing in the manner of a plant n15111116 any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth; more than 100 have been developed and each requires a prescription to be used legally in the United States; sometimes used illicitly by athletes to increase their strength n15111437 a compound found in women's urine during certain phases of the menstrual cycle and in the urine of pregnant women n15111609 a toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles; "curare acts by blocking cholinergic transmission at the myoneural junction" n15111903 a sterile liquid containing a purified protein derivative of the tuberculosis bacterium; used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis n15112086 any substance that facilitates the use of a drug or pigment or other material that is mixed with it n15112239 a chemical agent that causes blistering (especially mustard gas) n15112425 a white cheeselike protective material that covers the skin of a fetus n15112565 a vitrified substance; the glassy result of being vitrified n15112702 a small mass of soft material; "he used a wad of cotton to wipe the counter" n15112828 a salt or ester of xanthic acid n15112932 any of a class of unstable organic acids containing sulphur n15113050 crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine n15113229 an amount of time; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue period" n15115926 a period of time during which someone or something is tested n15116095 a time period during which something occurs or is expected to occur; "an agreement can be reached in a reasonably short time frame" n15116283 the time of the physical formation and development of the earth (especially prior to human history) n15116532 the time of various biological processes n15116724 the time covered by the physical formation and development of the universe n15116910 the official time in a local region (adjusted for location around the Earth); established by law or custom n15117246 time during which clocks are set one hour ahead of local standard time; widely adopted during summer to provide extra daylight in the evenings n15117516 an indefinite period of time; "they talked for hours" n15117621 a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions) n15117809 a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is functioning and available for use n15118011 uptime is 24 hours a day 7 days a week n15118100 a period of time assigned for work; "they work long hours" n15118228 a time period when you are required to work n15118453 a time period when you are not required to work; "he requested time off to attend his grandmother's funeral" n15118724 work time spent at the location of or in the presence of other people; "instead of working on the problem at home he devoted face time to it at the office" n15118935 time off that is granted to a worker as compensation for working overtime n15119072 a period of illness; "a bout of fever"; "a bout of depression" n15119185 a period of time when you are confined to a hospital; "now they try to shorten the patient's hospitalization" n15119374 a period of time spent traveling; "workers were not paid for their travel time between home and factory" n15119536 the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech; "that is enough for the present"; "he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow" n15119919 the momentary present; "Now is a good time to do it"; "it worked up to right now" n15120050 at this time; "the disappointments of the here and now"; "she is studying at the moment" n15120223 the present; "they are up to date"; "we haven't heard from them to date" n15120346 a more or less definite period of time now or previously present; "it was a sign of the times" n15120528 the circumstances and ideas of the present age; "in modern times like these" n15120715 the time period during which Rome dominated Europe n15120823 the time that has elapsed; "forget the past" n15121088 time long past n15121153 past events to be put aside; "let bygones be bygones" n15121302 past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old') n15121406 the aggregate of past events; "a critical time in the school's history" n15121625 the time yet to come n15121880 the end of time; "you can wet the bed till kingdom come, for all I care" n15122011 (music) the beat of musical rhythm n15122231 an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities); "he waited a long time"; "the time of year for planting"; "he was a great actor in his time" n15122648 a period in British history during the reign of Elizabeth I in the 16th century; an age marked by literary achievement and domestic prosperity n15122853 a period in British history during the reign of Queen Victoria in the 19th century; her character and moral standards restored the prestige of the British monarchy but gave the era a prudish reputation n15123115 some point or period in time; "it should arrive any day now"; "after that day she never trusted him again"; "those were the days"; "these days it is not unusual" n15123362 a time when coldness (or some other quality associated with death) is intense; "the dead of winter" n15123512 a time of difficulty n15123589 time passed in a particular bodily form; "he believes that his life will be better in his next incarnation" n15123754 a continuous nonspatial whole or extent or succession in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts n15123996 the continuum of events occurring in succession leading from the past to the present and even into the future; "all of human history" n15124183 the period from about 5,400 million years ago until the present n15124361 approximately the last 63 million years n15124545 last 2 million years n15124713 approximately the last 10,000 years n15124864 from two million to 11 thousand years ago; extensive glaciation of the northern hemisphere; the time of human evolution n15125097 from 63 million to 2 million years ago n15125323 from 13 million to 2 million years ago; growth of mountains; cooling of climate; more and larger mammals n15125519 from 25 million to 13 million years ago; appearance of grazing mammals n15125679 from 40 million to 25 million years ago; appearance of sabertoothed cats n15125845 from 58 million to 40 million years ago; presence of modern mammals n15126000 from 63 million to 58 million years ago; appearance of birds and earliest mammals n15126175 from 230 million to 63 million years ago n15126361 from 135 million to 63 million years ago; end of the age of reptiles; appearance of modern insects and flowering plants n15126595 from 190 million to 135 million years ago; dinosaurs; conifers n15126750 from 230 million to 190 million years ago; dinosaurs, marine reptiles; volcanic activity n15126931 from 544 million to about 230 million years ago n15127165 from 280 million to 230 million years ago; reptiles n15127307 from 345 million to 280 million years ago n15127507 from 310 million to 280 million years ago; warm climate; swampy land n15127729 from 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects n15127982 from 405 million to 345 million years ago; preponderance of fishes and appearance of amphibians and ammonites n15128200 from 425 million to 405 million years ago; first air-breathing animals n15128363 from 500 million to 425 million years ago; conodonts and ostracods and algae and seaweeds n15128549 from 544 million to about 500 million years ago; marine invertebrates n15128711 the eon following the Hadean time and preceding the Phanerozoic eon; from about 3,800 million years ago until 544 million years ago n15128997 from 2,500 to 544 million years ago; bacteria and fungi; primitive multicellular organisms n15129220 the time from 3,800 million years to 2,500 million years ago; earth's crust formed; unicellular organisms are earliest forms of life n15129572 the earliest eon in the history of the Earth from the first accretion of planetary material (around 4,600 million years ago) until the date of the oldest known rocks (about 3,800 million years ago); no evidence of life n15129927 a reading of a point in time as given by a clock; "do you know what time it is?"; "the time is 10 o'clock" n15130205 the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich, England; it is the same everywhere n15130434 Greenwich Mean Time updated with leap seconds n15130612 the coordinated universal time when an event is received on Earth n15130749 the elapsed time it takes for light (or radio signals) to travel between the Earth and a celestial object n15130926 the elapsed time it takes for a signal to travel from Earth to a spacecraft (or other body) and back to the starting point n15131123 the time that elapses while some event is occurring n15131269 the coordinated universal time when a transmission is sent from Earth to a spacecraft or other celestial body n15131448 the coordinated universal time on board the spacecraft; "SCET = TRM + OWLT" n15131598 the clock time given by a clock carried on board a spacecraft n15131734 standard time in the 4th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 60th meridian; used in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and Bermuda and the Canadian Maritime Provinces n15131994 standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States n15132201 standard time in the 6th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 90th meridian; used in the central United States n15132408 standard time in the 7th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 105th meridian west; used in the mountain states of the United States n15132638 standard time in the 8th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 120th meridian west; used in far western states of the United States n15132865 standard time in the 9th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 135th meridian west; used in Hawaii and most of Alaska n15133069 standard time in the 10th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 150th meridian west; used in Hawaii and the western Aleutian Islands n15133289 standard time in the 11th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 165th meridian west; used in the Midway Islands n15133488 the property of enduring or continuing in time n15133621 the period of time during which something continues n15133903 the time taken to traverse a measured course; "it was a world record clocking" n15134054 a period of dullness or boredom (especially in a work of literature or performing art) n15134233 the period of time spent in a particular place n15134340 the complete duration of something; "the job was finished in the span of an hour" n15134490 an unbroken period of time during which you do something; "there were stretches of boredom"; "he did a stretch in the federal penitentiary" n15134691 an arrangement of events used as a measure of duration; "on the geological time scale mankind has existed but for a brief moment" n15134913 (music) the relative duration of a musical note n15135057 (simulation) the time scale used in data processing when the time-scale factor is greater than one n15135258 (simulation) the time scale used in data processing when the time-scale factor is less than one n15135434 the present occasion; "for the nonce" n15135536 an innate mechanism in living organisms that controls the periodicity of many physiological functions n15135700 a daily cycle of activity observed in many living organisms n15135822 the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event n15135996 hours or days of work in a calendar week; "they worked a 40-hour week" n15136147 a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday n15136342 the middle of a week n15136453 the recurring hours when you are not sleeping (especially those when you are working); "my day began early this morning"; "it was a busy day on the stock exchange"; "she called it a day and went to bed" n15136723 the amount of time that a worker must work for an agreed daily wage; "they work an 8-hour day" n15136923 a day on which work is done n15137047 a day set aside for rest n15137194 work done in addition to regular working hours n15137295 time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip n15137425 time available for hobbies and other activities that you enjoy n15137556 a day when you are not required to work; "Thursday is his day off" n15137676 time available for ease and relaxation; "his job left him little leisure" n15137890 leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure; "we get two weeks of vacation every summer"; "we took a short holiday in Puerto Rico" n15138241 a short vacation about halfway through a school term; "he came to visit at half-term" n15138401 informal term for vacation n15138496 a day on which half is free from work or duty n15138600 time for play or diversion n15138691 a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering n15138809 a time of unusual pleasure and success n15138903 a holiday taken by a newly married couple n15139018 a vacation from work by an employee with pay granted n15139130 the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty; "a ten day's leave to visit his mother" n15139432 a temporary leave of absence from military duty n15139552 (military) a written leave of absence; "he had a pass for three days" n15139691 (military) leave granted in an emergency such as family sickness or death n15139849 a leave usually taken every seventh year n15139983 a sabbatical leave lasting one year n15140080 leave granted to a sailor or naval officer n15140190 a leave of absence from work because of illness n15140294 final leave before discharge from military service n15140405 the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death); "the battery had a short life"; "he lived a long and happy life" n15140744 the period between birth and the present time; "I have known him all his life" n15140892 the period from the present until death; "he appointed himself emperor for life" n15141059 the time during which someone's life continues; "the monarch's last days"; "in his final years" n15141213 a span of 1000 years n15141375 a span of 2000 years n15141486 the period of time during which a place or position or nation is occupied; "during the German occupation of Paris" n15141693 a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret); "reporters dug into the candidate's past" n15141894 the length of time a packaged food or drug will last without deteriorating n15142025 an expected time to live as calculated on the basis of statistical probabilities n15142167 the time when something begins (especially life); "they divorced after the birth of the child"; "his election signaled the birth of a new age" n15142452 birth of a person; "he was taught from the cradle never to cry" n15142568 time period following childbirth when the mother's uterus shrinks and the other functional and anatomic changes of pregnancy are resolved; "a perinatologist cared for her during the puerperium" n15142836 the period following birth during which milk is secreted; "lactation normally continues until weaning" n15143012 beginning to exist or to be apparent; "he placed the incipience of democratic faith at around 1850"; "it is designed to arrest monopolies in their incipiency" n15143276 the time at which life ends; continuing until dead; "she stayed until his death"; "a struggle to the last" n15143477 the time when something ends; "it was the death of all his plans"; "a dying of old hopes" n15143726 death of a person; "he went to his grave without forgiving me"; "from cradle to grave" n15143864 life after death n15143984 the next world; "he nearly blew us to kingdom come" n15144094 perpetual life after death n15144178 the end or completion of something; "death put a period to his endeavors"; "a change soon put a period to my tranquility" n15144371 a period of time during which a person is normally in a particular life state n15145012 the period of finest development, happiness, or beauty; "the golden summer of his life" n15145171 a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises; "she was now of school age"; "tall for his eld" n15145499 the first 28 days of life n15145586 the early stage of growth or development n15145782 (psychoanalysis) the second sexual and social stage of a child's development during which bowel control is learned n15146004 (psychoanalysis) the fifth sexual and social stage in a person's development occurring during adolescence; interest focuses on sexual activity n15146260 (psychoanalysis) the fourth period (from about age 5 or 6 until puberty) during which sexual interests are supposed to be sublimated into other activities n15146545 (psychoanalysis) the first sexual and social stage of an infant's development; the mouth is the focus of the libido and satisfaction comes from suckling and chewing and biting n15146828 (psychoanalysis) the third stage in a child's development when awareness of and manipulation of the genitals is supposed to be a primary source of pleasure n15147097 the time of person's life when they are a child n15147330 the childhood of a girl n15147504 the childhood of a boy n15147598 the time of life when you are going to school n15147713 the time of life between childhood and maturity n15147850 the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood n15148081 a period of two years immediately prior to the onset of puberty when growth and changes leading to sexual maturity occur n15148295 the time of life when sex glands become functional n15148467 the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20 n15148584 the time of life between 20 and 30 n15148707 the decade from 1900 to 1909 n15148787 the decade from 1530 to 1539 n15148867 the decade from 1920 to 1929 n15148958 the decade from 1820 to 1829 n15149038 the time of life between 30 and 40 n15149180 the decade from 1930 to 1939 n15149271 the decade from 1830 to 1839 n15149351 the time of life between 40 and 50 n15149472 the decade from 1940 to 1949 n15149562 the decade from 1840 to 1849 n15149642 the time of life between 50 and 60 n15149763 the decade from 1950 to 1959 n15149853 the decade from 1850 to 1859 n15149933 the decade from 1750 to 1759 n15150013 the time of life between 60 and 70 n15150134 the decade from 1960 to 1969 n15150224 the decade from 1860 to 1869 n15150304 the decade from 1760 to 1769 n15150384 the time of life after retirement from active work n15150493 the time of life between 70 and 80 n15150618 the decade from 1970 to 1979 n15150710 the decade from 1870 to 1879 n15150790 the decade from 1770 to 1779 n15150870 the time of life between 80 and 90 n15150993 the decade from 1980 to 1989 n15151084 the decade from 1880 to 1889 n15151175 the decade from 1780 to 1789 n15151255 the time of life between 90 and 100 n15151379 the decade from 1990 to 1999 n15151470 the decade from 1890 to 1899 n15151561 the decade from 1790 to 1799 n15151641 the best time of youth n15151764 the minimum age for marrying without parental consent or the minimum age for consensual sexual relations; intercourse at an earlier age can result in a charge of assault or statutory rape; the age differs in different states of the Union n15152062 the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs n15152261 any age prior to the legal age n15152409 the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest n15152531 the age at which is legal for a person to buy alcoholic beverages n15152674 the age at which a person is old enough to vote in public elections n15152817 the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed n15153225 the date on which an obligation must be repaid n15153353 the time of a man's life prior to marriage n15153472 the time of life between youth and old age (e.g., between 40 and 60 years of age) n15153667 the time of a woman's life when she is a widow n15153787 a late time of life; "old age is not for sissies"; "he's showing his years"; "age hasn't slowed him down at all"; "a beard white with eld"; "on the brink of geezerhood" n15154190 mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations n15154376 the last few hours before death n15154462 the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends n15154646 a period in a man's life corresponding to menopause n15154774 a unit for measuring time periods n15155220 time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis; "two days later they left"; "they put on two performances every day"; "there are 30,000 passengers per day" n15155747 the dark part of the diurnal cycle considered a time unit; "three nights later he collapsed" n15155891 the day after today; "what are our tasks for tomorrow?" n15156001 the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow); "Today is beautiful"; "did you see today's newspaper?" n15156187 the day immediately before today; "it was in yesterday's newspapers" n15156311 the next day; "whenever he arrives she leaves on the morrow" n15156424 the day before; "he always arrives on the eve of her departure" n15156537 (astronomy) time based on the motion of the mean sun (an imaginary sun moving uniformly along the celestial equator) n15156746 (astronomy) a measure of time defined by Earth's orbital motion; terrestrial time is mean solar time corrected for the irregularities of the Earth's motions n15157041 a day reckoned from midnight to midnight n15157225 a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance; "Mother's Day" n15158189 in some states of the United States: a legal holiday commemorating the day the state was admitted to the Union n15158359 a day designated for planting trees n15158450 the fifth of May which is observed in Mexico and Mexican-American communities in the United States to commemorate the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862 n15158691 the day on which university degrees are conferred n15158816 anniversary of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot n15158997 day for the celebration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot n15159139 effigies of Guy Fawkes are burned on this night n15159265 the day designated for inauguration of the United States President n15159426 the name of the day that is added during a leap year n15159583 the specified day of the month; "what is the date today?" n15159819 a particular day specified as the time something happens; "the date of the election is set by law" n15160076 a particular day in the future that is specified as the time something will happen n15160216 an alternative date set for some outdoor event in case it rains on the appointed date; "the rain date for the picnic will be the following Sunday" n15160418 a date stamped on perishable produce indicating the date by which it should be sold n15160579 the particular day, month, or year (usually according to the Gregorian calendar) that an event occurred; "he tried to memorizes all the dates for his history class" n15160866 a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due n15161165 a day designated for fasting n15161284 one of two major fast days on the Jewish calendar n15161430 one of five minor fast days on the Jewish calendar n15161631 a day designated for feasting n15161872 a major Jewish festival beginning on the eve of the 15th of Tishri and commemorating the shelter of the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness n15162210 a festival having religious significance n15162388 a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration n15162523 date of the Allied landing in France, World War II n15162640 the day of a victory n15162764 the date of Allied victory in Europe, World War II n15162882 the date of Allied victory over Japan, World War II n15163005 any one of the seven days in a week n15163157 any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday) n15163408 a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated; "in the middle ages feria was used with a prefixed ordinal number to designate the day of the week, so `secunda feria' meant Monday, but Sunday and Saturday were always called by their names, Dominicus and Sabbatum, and so feria came to mean an ordinary weekday" n15163797 first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians n15163979 the second day of the week; the first working day n15164105 the third day of the week; the second working day n15164233 the fourth day of the week; the third working day n15164354 the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day n15164463 the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day n15164570 the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians n15164750 a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims n15164957 the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside; "the dawn turned night into day"; "it is easier to make the repairs in the daytime" n15165289 the time period between dawn and noon; "I spent the morning running errands" n15165490 the middle of the day n15165637 the hour at which a meal is habitually or customarily eaten n15165805 the customary or habitual hour for eating breakfast n15165917 the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch; "he observed a regular lunchtime" n15166070 the customary or habitual hour for the evening meal n15166191 the part of the day between noon and evening; "he spent a quiet afternoon in the park" n15166352 the middle part of the afternoon n15166462 the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); "he enjoyed the evening light across the lake" n15166742 an evening when members of a club or college can bring their friends as guests n15166897 the hours between 7 and 11 p.m. when the largest tv audience is available n15167027 the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside n15167349 the time between sunset and midnight; "he watched television every night" n15167474 the period spent sleeping; "I had a restless night" n15167577 a period of ignorance or backwardness or gloom n15167675 any night of the week except Saturday or Sunday n15167778 the period immediately before something; "on the eve of the French Revolution" n15167906 the early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way; "an evening at the opera" n15168080 the latter part of night n15168185 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night; "young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight" n15168369 the hours just after midnight n15168475 the time you go to bed n15168569 a prescribed bedtime n15168665 the regular time of day when an establishment closes to the public n15168790 the first light of day; "we got up before dawn"; "they talked until morning" n15169136 an hour early in the morning n15169248 the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon n15169421 the time of day immediately following sunset; "he loved the twilight"; "they finished before the fall of night" n15169759 a shortening of nightfall; "they worked from morning to night" n15169873 any period of seven consecutive days; "it rained for a week" n15170178 a time period of a week or more; "a week from Monday will be too soon!" n15170331 a period of fourteen consecutive days; "most major tennis tournaments last a fortnight" n15170504 a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday n15170786 a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities n15171008 a day on which university students hold a rag n15171145 a memorably happy or noteworthy day (from the custom of marking holy days in red on church calendars) n15171307 (New Testament) day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives n15171738 a day when things go poorly; "I guess this is one of my off-days" n15171857 (computer science) the interval between the time data is requested by the system and the time the data is provided by the drive; "access time is the sum of seek time and rotational latency and command processing overhead" n15172212 the interval between two times; "the distance from birth to death"; "it all happened in the space of 10 minutes" n15172423 a remote point in time; "if that happens it will be at some distance in the future"; "at a distance of ten years he had forgotten many of the details" n15172664 an insertion into a calendar n15172782 the day on which you receive pay for your work n15172881 the day appointed for an election; in the United States it is the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November n15173064 the year in the ecclesiastical calendar; especially feast days and special seasons n15173259 a day for outdoor athletic competition n15173353 (military) a day for military exercises and display n15173479 a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year n15173712 the act or process of determining the time n15173830 the lunar calendar in use in ancient Rome; replaced by the Julian calendar in 46 BC n15173974 in the Roman calendar: the 15th of March or May or July or October or the 13th of any other month n15174122 a fixed day for holding a public market n15174218 the solar calendar now in general use, introduced by Gregory XIII in 1582 to correct an error in the Julian calendar by suppressing 10 days, making Oct 5 be called Oct 15, and providing that only centenary years divisible by 400 should be leap years; it was adopted by Great Britain and the American colonies in 1752 n15174885 the solar calendar introduced in Rome in 46 b.c. by Julius Caesar and slightly modified by Augustus, establishing the 12-month year of 365 days with each 4th year having 366 days and the months having 31 or 30 days except for February n15175202 the calendar adopted by the first French Republic in 1793 and abandoned in 1805; dates were calculated from Sept. 22, 1792 n15175640 a month in the Revolutionary calendar n15175987 first month of the Revolutionary calendar (September and October); the month of the grape harvest n15176161 second month of the Revolutionary calendar (October and November); the month of mist n15176319 third month of the Revolutionary calendar (November and December); the frosty month n15176476 fourth month of the Revolutionary calendar (December and January); the snowy month n15176630 fifth month of the Revolutionary calendar (January and February); the rainy month n15176785 sixth month of the Revolutionary calendar (February and March); the windy month n15176937 seventh month of the Revolutionary calendar (March and April); the month of buds n15177091 eighth month of the Revolutionary calendar (April and May); the month of flowers n15177244 ninth month of the Revolutionary calendar (May and June); the month of meadows n15177396 tenth month of the Revolutionary calendar (June and July); the month of harvest n15177549 eleventh month of the Revolutionary calendar (July and August); the month of heat n15177705 twelfth month of the Revolutionary calendar (August and September); the month of fruit n15177866 (Judaism) the calendar used by the Jews; dates from 3761 BC (the assumed date of the Creation of the world); a lunar year of 354 days is adjusted to the solar year by periodic leap years n15178417 a calendar based on lunar cycles n15178546 a calendar based on both lunar and solar cycles n15178694 a calendar based on solar cycles n15178841 the lunar calendar used by Muslims; dates from 622 AD (the year of the Hegira); the beginning of the Muslim year retrogresses through the solar year completing the cycle every 32 years n15179415 the lunisolar calendar governing the religious life of Hindus; an extra month is inserted after every month in which there are two new moons (once every three years) n15179888 a particular but unspecified point in time; "they hoped to get together at an early date" n15180082 the point in time at which something must be completed n15180209 the time that the curfew signal is sounded n15180304 something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred n15180528 an instant of time; "at that point I had to leave" n15180934 the time at which a public conveyance is scheduled to arrive at a given destination n15181094 the time at which a public conveyance is scheduled to depart from a given point of origin n15181282 the latest time for vacating a hotel room; "the checkout here is 12 noon" n15181444 the week before Easter n15181556 (Roman Catholic Church) a period of remission from sin (usually granted every 25 years) n15181718 a calendar of the Christian year indicating the dates of fasts and festivals n15181977 eve of May Day n15182053 the last day of the year n15182189 the first day of the year n15182319 the calendar year just begun n15182402 observed on the Monday closest to January 15 n15182569 celebrated in southern United States n15182724 New Year's Eve in Scotland n15182805 (Judaism) a solemn Jewish feast day celebrated on the 1st or 1st and 2nd of Tishri; noted for the blowing of the shofar n15183085 (Judaism) the beginning of each month in the Jewish calendar; marked by a special liturgy n15183266 the New Year in Vietnam; observed for three days after the first full moon after January 20th n15183428 a day on which work is suspended by law or custom; "no mail is delivered on federal holidays"; "it's a good thing that New Year's was a holiday because everyone had a hangover" n15183802 a day specified for religious observance n15184008 Jewish holy days observed with particular solemnity n15184170 a religious holiday for Christians n15184755 a religious holiday for Jews n15185007 a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion n15185290 a religious holiday that falls on different dates in different years n15185471 (Judaism) a solemn and major fast day on the Jewish calendar; 10th of Tishri; its observance is one of the requirements of the Mosaic law n15185721 a Christian holy day n15185837 the feast of Saint Martin; a quarter day in Scotland n15185996 a period of unusually warm weather in the autumn n15186147 a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland n15186412 honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland n15186596 the season of Michaelmas n15186681 feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland n15186871 if the ground hog emerges and sees his shadow on this day, there will be 6 more weeks of winter n15187077 the day on which President Abraham Lincoln is remembered n15187250 a day for the exchange of tokens of affection n15187451 the day on which George Washington is remembered n15187619 the third Monday in February; commemorates both presidents Lincoln and Washington n15187800 Texans celebrate the anniversary of Texas' declaration of independence from Mexico in 1836 n15187988 a day observed by the Irish to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland n15188154 a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox n15188359 the day (in March or April) on which the festival of Easter is celebrated n15188505 the first day of April which is celebrated by playing practical jokes n15188688 a day celebrating political and economic unity among American countries n15188852 the 3rd Monday in April; Massachusetts and Maine celebrate the battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775 n15189033 observed in many countries to celebrate the coming of spring; observed in Russia and related countries in honor of labor n15189249 second Sunday in May n15189347 the 3rd Saturday in May n15189452 legal holiday in the United States, last Monday in May; commemorates the members of the United States armed forces who were killed in war n15189684 celebrated in southern United States n15189838 commemorating the adoption of the United States flag in 1777 n15189982 US: third Sunday in June n15190084 a legal holiday in the United States n15190228 commemorates Saint Peter's miraculous deliverance from prison; a quarter day in Scotland; a harvest festival in England n15190424 the season of Lammas n15190520 first Monday in September in the United States and Canada n15190652 celebrated in the United States n15190779 US: the 4th Friday in September n15190895 a legal holiday commemorating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus n15191080 a day for celebrating the founding of the United Nations n15191233 the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people n15191401 the Christian festival of Easter n15191494 the Jewish feast of the Passover n15191587 the Easter season n15191661 Sunday before Easter n15191739 second Sunday before Easter n15191827 Friday before Easter n15191924 the Sunday following Easter n15192008 the Saturday before Easter; the last day of Lent n15192116 December 28, commemorating Herod's slaughter of the children of Bethlehem n15192272 the 3rd Sunday before Lent (or the 9th before Easter) n15192406 the Sunday before Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent) n15192544 the first Sunday in Lent n15192649 eighth Sunday after Easter n15192736 one of the three days before Ascension Day; observed by some Christians as days of supplication n15192890 (Roman Catholic Church) a holy day of obligation n15193052 (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter n15193271 (Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st n15193526 the Thursday before Easter; commemorates the Last Supper n15193660 Thursday after Trinity Sunday; first celebrated in 1246 n15193776 first celebrated in the 3rd century n15193908 celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church n15194194 celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Assumption in the Roman Catholic Church and is also celebrated on August 15th n15194506 twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus n15194739 a Christian holy day n15194860 the season of Epiphany n15194940 eve of Twelfth day; evening of January 5 n15195059 a Christian feast day honoring all the saints; first observed in 835 n15195259 Roman Catholic holy day first celebrated in 1854 n15195388 the season of All Saints' Day n15195477 a day of supplication for all the souls in purgatory n15195622 the 7th Wednesday before Easter; the first day of Lent; the day following Mardi Gras (`Fat Tuesday'); a day of fasting and repentance n15195834 a day set aside for fasting and prayer n15195928 (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt n15196186 a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland n15196444 the day before Christmas n15196537 period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 n15196746 first weekday after Christmas n15196870 (Judaism) a Jewish holy day commemorating their deliverance from massacre by Haman n15197042 (Judaism) Jewish holy day celebrated on the sixth of Sivan to celebrate Moses receiving the Ten Commandments n15197302 (Judaism) a Jewish holy day celebrated on the 22nd or 23rd of Tishri to celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of readings of the Torah n15197658 (Judaism) a major fast day on the Jewish calendar commemorating the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem n15197954 (Judaism) a minor fast day on Tishri 3 that commemorates the killing of the Jewish governor of Judah n15198136 (Judaism) a minor fast day on Tevet 10 commemorates the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem and has also been proclaimed a memorial day for the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust n15198401 (Judaism) a minor fast day on Adar 13 commemorates three days that Esther fasted before approaching the Persian king on behalf of the Jewish people; the fast is connected with Purim n15198662 (Judaism) a minor fast day on Nissan 14 that is observed only by firstborn males; it is observed on the day before Passover n15198872 (Judaism) a minor fast day on Tammuz 17 when the walls of Jerusalem were breached n15199033 (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC n15199406 (Judaism) Jewish holy day; the 33rd day after the 2nd day of Passover; the 18th day of Iyar n15199592 authorized by law and limiting work or official business n15200032 any of several weekdays when banks are closed; a legal holiday in Britain n15200164 British, anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth n15200314 a legal holiday in Canada commemorating receiving Dominion status in 1867 n15200493 a legal holiday in France celebrating the storming of the Paris bastille in 1789 n15200661 the Sunday nearest to November 11 when those who died in World War I and World War II are commemorated n15200896 a legal holiday in the United States; formerly Armistice Day but called Veterans' Day since 1954 n15201116 fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag n15201384 a public holiday in Canada on the Monday on or before May 24th n15201505 the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun; "a Martian year takes 687 of our days" n15201822 time of the earth's revolution from perihelion to perihelion again; 365 days and 6 hr and 13 min and 53.1 sec n15201994 the end of a calendar year; "he had to unload the merchandise before the year-end" n15202131 a year that is not a leap year n15202230 in the Gregorian calendar: any year divisible by 4 except centenary years divisible by 400 n15202424 a year in which no major political elections are held n15202532 a year in which productivity is low or inferior n15202634 the year (reckoned from January 1 to December 31) according to Gregorian calendar n15202806 the time for the earth to make one revolution around the sun, measured between two vernal equinoxes n15203017 a period of 12 lunar months n15203120 any accounting period of 12 months n15203229 the period of instruction in a school; the time period when school is in session; "stay after school"; "he didn't miss a single day of school"; "when the school day was done we would walk home together" n15203565 the period of time each year when the school is open and people are studying n15203791 a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; "she is 4 years old"; "in the year 1920" n15204201 (Latin) year; "per annum" n15204297 a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity; "a school year" n15204485 half a year; a period of 6 months n15204609 a period of 2 months n15204720 one of the four-year intervals between Olympic Games; used to reckon time in ancient Greece for twelve centuries beginning in 776 BC n15204907 a period of five years n15204983 a period of 10 years n15205532 a period of 100 years n15205719 a period of four years n15205799 a period of five years n15205880 the 15th century in Italian art and literature n15206004 the century from 1901 to 2000 n15206097 a period of 50 years n15206195 a period of 25 years n15206296 a time unit of approximately 30 days; "he was given a month to pay the bill" n15206590 a fourth part of a year; three months; "unemployment fell during the last quarter" n15206744 a time when the Moon presents a particular recurring appearance n15206943 the time at which the Moon appears as a narrow waxing crescent n15207103 the time at which the Moon is at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated n15207302 the first fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the Earth n15207430 the last fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the Earth n15207556 the time when the Moon is fully illuminated; "the moon is at the full" n15207770 the full moon nearest the September equinox n15207872 the period between successive new moons (29.531 days) n15208036 period between successive perigees; approximately 27.5546 days n15208162 measured by the diurnal motion of stars n15208333 the time for one complete rotation of the earth relative to a particular star, about 4 minutes shorter than a mean solar day n15208540 the period of time taken by a particular planet (e.g. Mars) to make a complete rotation on its axis; "how long is a day on Jupiter?" n15208740 the period of time taken for the moon to make one full rotation on its axis (about 27.3 sidereal days) n15208898 the time for the earth to make one complete revolution around the sun, relative to the fixed stars n15209074 1/24 of a sidereal day n15209174 period between successive conjunctions with a star, 27.322 days n15209316 one-twelfth of a solar or tropical year n15209413 one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year; "he paid the bill last month" n15209706 a month in the Gregorian calendar n15210045 the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice n15210383 the middle part of January n15210486 the month following January and preceding March n15210765 the middle part of February n15210870 the month following February and preceding April n15211090 the middle part of March n15211189 the month following March and preceding May n15211385 the middle part of April n15211484 the month following April and preceding June n15211711 the middle part of May n15211806 the month following May and preceding July n15212070 the middle part of June n15212167 the month following June and preceding August n15212358 the middle part of July n15212455 the month following July and preceding September n15212638 the middle part of August n15212739 the month following August and preceding October n15213008 the middle part of September n15213115 the month following September and preceding November n15213303 the middle part of October n15213406 the month following October and preceding December n15213669 the middle part of November n15213774 the last (12th) month of the year n15213963 the middle part of December n15214068 a month in the Jewish calendar n15214419 the first month of the civil year; the seventh month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in September and October) n15214639 the second month of the civil year; the eighth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in October and November) n15214840 the third month of the civil year; the ninth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in November and December) n15215068 the fourth month of the civil year; the tenth month of the ecclesiastical year (in December and January) n15215270 the fifth month of the civil year: the eleventh month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in January and February) n15215480 the sixth month of the civil year; the twelfth month of the ecclesiastic year in the Jewish calendar (in February and March) n15215693 included seven times in every 19 years n15215816 the seventh month of the civil year; the first month of the ecclesiastic year (in March and April) n15215994 the eighth month of the civil year; the second month of the ecclesiastical year (in April and May) n15216189 the ninth month of the civil year; the third month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in May and June) n15216386 the tenth month of the civil year; the fourth month of the ecclesiastic year (in June and July) n15216563 the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August) n15216760 the twelfth month of the civil year; the sixth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in August and September) n15216966 any lunar month in the Muslim calendar n15217308 the first month of the Islamic calendar n15217443 the second month of the Islamic calendar n15217563 the third month of the Islamic calendar n15217674 the fourth month of the Islamic calendar n15217787 the fifth month of the Islamic calendar n15217911 the sixth month of the Islamic calendar n15218037 the seventh month of the Islamic calendar n15218149 the eighth month of the Islamic calendar n15218272 the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; the month of fasting; the holiest period for the Islamic faith n15218448 a Muslim day of feasting at the end of Ramadan n15218551 the tenth month of the Islamic calendar n15218663 the eleventh month of the Islamic calendar n15218798 the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar and the season of the hajj; has one extra day in leap years n15219022 the 10th day of Dhu'l-Hijja; all Muslims attend a service in the mosques and those who are not pilgrims perform a ritual slaughter of a sheep (commemorating God's ransom of Abraham's son from sacrifice) and give at least a third of the meat to charity n15219351 any lunisolar month in the Hindu calendar n15219694 the first Hindu calendar month (corresponding to March in the Gregorian calendar) n15219874 Hindu lunar holiday (on the 9th day of Caitra) to celebrate the birth of Rama n15220027 the second month of the Hindu calendar n15220149 the third month of the Hindu calendar n15220267 the fourth month of the Hindu calendar n15220385 the fifth month of the Hindu calendar n15220503 the sixth month of the Hindu calendar n15220625 the seventh month of the Hindu calendar n15220743 the eighth month of the Hindu calendar n15220864 the ninth month of the Hindu calendar n15220985 the tenth month of the Hindu calendar n15221099 the eleventh month of the Hindu calendar; corresponds to January in the Gregorian calendar n15221286 Hindu solar holiday at the beginning of the new astrological year when the sun enters the constellation Aries n15221474 the twelfth month of the Hindu calendar n15221596 a day commemorating a saint n15221718 the feast day of a saint whose name one bears n15221818 either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator n15222012 June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point n15222202 a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland n15222369 the night before Midsummer Day n15222540 any day on which school is in session; "go to bed early because tomorrow is a school day" n15222686 an annual day in the schools when speeches are made and prizes are distributed n15222840 a day set aside for doing household laundry n15222951 the day of a wedding n15223048 the night after the wedding when bride and groom sleep together n15223190 December 22, when the sun is at its southernmost point n15223343 either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length n15223574 March 21 n15223750 September 22 n15223916 (Persian) the new year holiday in Iran and Azerbaijan and Afghanistan and Pakistan and parts of India and among the Kurds; comes at the vernal equinox n15224156 a time period within which something must be done or completed n15224293 (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought; "statute of limitations" n15224486 a limited period of time; "a prison term"; "he left school before the end of term" n15224692 the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned; "he served a prison term of 15 months"; "his sentence was 5 to 10 years"; "he is doing time in the county jail" n15224978 a term served in a maximum security prison n15225076 a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives; "he got life for killing the guard" n15225249 the time during which a school holds classes; "they had to shorten the school term" n15225526 an academic session during the summer; usually for remedial or supplementary study n15225668 middle of an academic term or a political term in office n15225797 one of two divisions of an academic year n15225929 one of three divisions of an academic year n15226046 one of four periods into which the school year is divided; "the fall quarter ends at Christmas" n15226214 the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans) n15226451 the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent; "a healthy baby born at full term" n15226625 the middle of the gestation period n15226732 a period of three months; especially one of the three three-month periods into which human pregnancy is divided n15226972 time period extending from the first day of the last menstrual period through 12 weeks of gestation n15227133 time period extending from the 13th to the 27th week of gestation n15227261 time period extending from the 28th week of gestation until delivery n15227391 (neurology) the time after a neuron fires or a muscle fiber contracts during which a stimulus will not evoke a response n15227593 (nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m. n15227846 a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day; "the job will take more than an hour" n15228162 a half of an hour n15228267 a quarter of an hour n15228378 clock time; "the hour is getting late" n15228787 a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise n15228910 a special and memorable period; "it was their finest hour" n15229019 the time of day when a bar sells alcoholic drinks at a reduced price n15229144 the times at the beginning and end of the working day when many people are traveling to or from work n15229300 the time set for the start of an action or operation n15229408 (Roman Catholic Church) one of seven specified times for prayer n15229677 the first canonical hour; at daybreak n15229784 the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. n15229875 the third canonical hour; about 9 a.m. n15229974 the fourth of the seven canonical hours; about noon n15230076 the fifth of the seven canonical hours; about 3 p.m. n15230180 the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays n15230363 last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring n15230482 a time unit used in industry for measuring work n15230617 a time usually late summer characterized by exaggerated news stories about frivolous matters for want of real news n15230790 (classical mythology) the first and best age of the world, a time of ideal happiness, prosperity, and innocence; by extension, any flourishing and outstanding period n15231031 (classical mythology) the second age of the world, characterized by opulence and irreligion; by extension, a period secondary in achievement to a golden age n15231263 (classical mythology) the third age of the world, marked by war and violence n15231415 (archeology) a period between the Stone and Iron Ages, characterized by the manufacture and use of bronze tools and weapons n15231634 (classical mythology) the last and worst age of the world n15231765 (archeology) the period following the Bronze Age; characterized by rapid spread of iron tools and weapons n15231964 (archeology) the earliest known period of human culture, characterized by the use of stone implements n15232236 the earliest part of the Stone Age marked by the earliest signs of human culture n15232406 second part of the Stone Age beginning about 750,00 to 500,000 years BC and lasting until the end of the last ice age about 8,500 years BC n15232712 the oldest part of the Paleolithic Age with the emergence of the hand ax; ended about 120,000 years ago n15232899 the time period of Neanderthal man; ended about 35,000 years BC n15233047 the time period during which only modern Homo sapiens was known to have existed; ended about 10,000 years BC n15233239 middle part of the Stone Age beginning about 15,000 years ago n15233411 latest part of the Stone Age beginning about 10,000 BC in the Middle East (but later elsewhere) n15233614 time required for one complete cycle of the precession of the equinoxes, about 25,800 years n15233778 (sports) the normal prescribed duration of a game; "the game was finished in regulation time" n15233989 playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie n15234212 overtime play until one team is ahead at the end of an inning; e.g. baseball n15234348 a period of overtime play to resolve a tie; e.g. basketball n15234469 overtime play in order to break a tie; e.g. tennis and soccer n15234587 (sports) overtime in which play is stopped as soon as one contestant scores; e.g. football and golf n15234764 a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour; "he ran a 4 minute mile" n15234942 a unit of time equal to 15 minutes or a quarter of an hour; "it's a quarter til 4"; "a quarter after 4 o'clock" n15235126 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites n15235334 a second (as measured by an atomic clock) added to or subtracted from Greenwich Mean Time in order to compensate for slowing in the Earth's rotation n15235540 one quintillionth (10^-18) of a second; one thousandth of a femtosecond n15235687 one quadrillionth (10^-15) of a second; one thousandth of a picosecond n15235853 one trillionth (10^-12) of a second; one thousandth of a nanosecond n15236015 one billionth (10^-9) of a second; one thousandth of a microsecond n15236176 one millionth (10^-6) of a second; one thousandth of a millisecond n15236338 one thousandth (10^-3) of a second n15236475 one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions; "the regular sequence of the seasons" n15236859 the season when the leaves fall from the trees; "in the fall of 1973" n15237044 the season of growth; "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of next year" n15237250 the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox; "they spent a lazy summer at the shore" n15237567 the hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity n15237782 the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox n15238074 the middle of winter n15238169 the season during which a crop grows best n15238271 the time during which seeds should be planted n15238371 the time or season when sheep are sheared n15238472 a time when many people take holidays n15238570 the season when travel is most active and rates are highest; "they traveled to Europe in high season" n15238761 the season when travel is least active and rates are lowest n15238895 one of the two seasons in tropical climates n15239033 rainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains n15239174 one of the two seasons in tropical climates n15239292 a recurrent time marked by major holidays; "it was the Christmas season" n15239579 a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field; "he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company"; "she always looked forward to the avocado season" n15240119 a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation n15240291 preseason training during the spring n15240389 the season when baseball is played n15240503 a season of baseball during which a player wins the triple crown n15240633 the season when basketball is played n15240733 the time before the regular games begin when football or baseball teams play practice games n15240888 the season during which it is legal to catch fish n15240998 the season when football is played n15241094 the season when hockey is played n15241186 the season during which it is legal to kill a particular species n15241311 the season for major social events n15241405 the season when new plays are produced n15241507 the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas n15241655 the first of the four Sundays during Advent n15241777 immediately preceding Lent n15241898 the last day before Lent n15242029 a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday n15242209 seventh Sunday after Easter; commemorates the emanation of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles; a quarter day in Scotland n15242432 the day after Whitsunday; a legal holiday in England and Wales and Ireland n15242599 the day after Whitmonday n15242719 Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days) n15242955 a prolonged period of time; "we've known each other for ages"; "I haven't been there for years and years" n15243202 a time perceived as long; "I hadn't seen him in a month of Sundays" n15243351 a period of time sufficient for factors to work themselves out; "in the long run we will win"; "in the long run we will all be dead"; "he performed well over the long haul" n15243590 an immeasurably long period of time; "oh, that happened eons ago" n15243730 the longest division of geological time n15243976 time without end n15244094 the first and last; signifies God's eternity n15244200 a long time; "something that happens once in blue moon almost never happens" n15244351 as long ago as anyone can remember; "he has been a conductor since the year dot" n15244505 a prolonged shortage; "when England defeated Pakistan it ended a ten-year drought" n15244650 a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began" n15244942 the latest possible moment; "money became available at the eleventh hour"; "at the last minute the government changed the rules" n15245144 a crucial moment on which much depends n15245244 the moment in a bullfight when the matador kills the bull n15245382 a very brief moment; "they were strangers sharing a pinpoint of time together" n15245515 a suitable moment; "it is time to go" n15245711 the latest possible moment; "it is high time you went to work" n15245829 the time of a particular event; "on the occasion of his 60th birthday" n15245990 any of the occasions for eating food that occur by custom or habit at more or less fixed times n15246135 the most appropriate time for achieving a desired effect n15246258 a short time; "bide a wee" n15246353 a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition; "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather"; "a patch of bad weather" n15246683 a spell of cold weather n15246775 a spell of hot weather n15246853 an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit" n15247110 a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat); "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash" n15247410 something transitory; lasting a day n15247518 a unit of geological time during which a system of rocks formed; "ganoid fishes swarmed during the earlier geological periods" n15248020 a major division of geological time; an era is usually divided into two or more periods n15248269 a unit of geological time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself divided into ages n15248564 a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event n15248812 the era of Islam's ascendancy from the death of Mohammed until the 13th century; some Moslems still maintain that the Moslem world must always have a calif as head of the community; "their goal was to reestablish the Caliphate" n15249096 the time period beginning with the supposed year of Christ's birth n15249236 an era of existence or influence; "in the day of the dinosaurs"; "in the days of the Roman Empire"; "in the days of sailing ships"; "he was a successful pianist in his day" n15249458 any year of the Christian era n15249547 the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar n15249636 the normal time between successive generations; "they had to wait a generation for that prejudice to fade" n15249799 the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it) n15250178 an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it) n15250312 a special anniversary (or the celebration of it) n15250468 an anniversary celebrating the passage of 60 years n15250580 an anniversary celebrating the passage of 25 years n15250691 the anniversary of the day on which you were married (or the celebration of it) n15250890 the 25th wedding anniversary n15250991 the 50th wedding anniversary n15251092 the 60th wedding anniversary n15251212 the 50th anniversary (or the celebration of it) n15251336 the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it) n15251489 the 150th anniversary (or the celebration of it) n15251600 the 200th anniversary (or the celebration of it) n15251757 the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it) n15251892 the 400th anniversary (or the celebration of it) n15252021 the 500th anniversary (or the celebration of it) n15252146 the 1000th anniversary (or the celebration of it) n15252300 the 2000th anniversary (or the celebration of it) n15252422 the date on which a person was born n15252524 the distant past beyond memory n15252635 past times remembered with nostalgia n15252770 an indefinite time in the future; "he'll get around to it in the sweet by-and-by" n15252907 any distinct period in history or in a person's life; "the industrial revolution opened a new chapter in British history"; "the divorce was an ugly chapter in their relationship" n15253139 the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe n15253895 any period (sometimes imaginary) of great peace and prosperity and happiness n15254028 an era of history having some distinctive feature; "we live in a litigious age" n15254550 the time during the development of human culture before the appearance of the written word n15254831 the present or recent times n15254933 a period beginning in the last quarter of the 20th century when information became easily accessible through publications and through the manipulation of information by computers and computer networks n15255195 any period of time during which glaciers covered a large part of the earth's surface; "the most recent ice age was during the Pleistocene" n15255439 the 1920s in the United States characterized in the novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald as a period of wealth, youthful exuberance, and carefree hedonism n15255641 (polo) one of six divisions into which a polo match is divided n15255804 (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat n15256022 the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat; "a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth" n15256245 the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat n15256417 a unit of play in tennis or squash; "they played two sets of tennis after dinner" n15256567 (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves n15256714 (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive n15256915 (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds; "rain stopped play in the 4th inning" n15257416 the first division into which the play of a game is divided n15257553 the second division into which the play of a game is divided n15257692 the final division into which the play of a game is divided n15257829 one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval n15258091 the first of two halves of play n15258179 the second of two halves of play n15258281 (ice hockey) one of three divisions into which play is divided in hockey games n15258450 (football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided; "both teams scored in the first quarter" n15258694 (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch n15258945 (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored n15259076 the historic period from about 1600 until 1750 when the baroque style of art, architecture, and music flourished in Europe n15259284 the period of history between classical antiquity and the Italian Renaissance n15259812 the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries n15260130 the early period when Italy was the center of the Renaissance n15260277 the transformation from an agricultural to an industrial nation n15260436 the historic period (1793-94) during the French Revolution when thousands were executed; "the Reign of the Bourbons ended and the Reign of Terror began" n15260651 any period of brutal suppression thought to resemble the Reign of Terror in France n15260814 the period during which a monarch is sovereign; "during the reign of Henry VIII" n15260964 a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful; "he was helpless under the reign of his egotism" n15261169 the period from about ten years before to ten years after a new century n15261306 a period in the 1920s when African-American achievements in art and music and literature flourished n15261471 the historic period (1933-1940) in the United States during which President Franklin Roosevelt's economic policies were implemented n15261658 the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877 n15261868 the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685 n15261972 the period that presses run to produce an issue of a newspaper n15262120 the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation; "the assembly line was on a 12-hour run" n15262360 (computer science) the length of time it takes to execute a software program n15262510 the time at which a (software or multimedia) program is run n15262624 a print run of a newspaper during which some articles or advertisements are changed to produce a different edition n15262794 the age beginning with the first space travel; from 1957 to the present n15262921 the present time or age; "the world of today"; "today we have computers" n15263045 the present or immediately coming night n15263138 the recent past; "yesterday's solutions are not good enough"; "we shared many yesterdays" n15263283 (New Testament) in Revelations it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness n15263675 the near or foreseeable future; "there was a wedding in the offing" n15263795 the near future; "tomorrow's world"; "everyone hopes for a better tomorrow" n15263925 an indefinite time in the future n15264010 a time signature indicating four beats to the bar n15264168 musical time with two beats in each bar n15264264 musical time with three beats in each bar n15264363 (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played n15264607 in the correct rhythm; "the dancers moved in time with the music" n15264726 a gradually increasing tempo of music; "my ear will not accept such violent accelerandos" n15264891 a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro n15265021 a brisk and lively tempo n15265135 lively with spirit n15265219 a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace) n15265331 played at reduced speed; less rapid n15265423 a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat n15265518 the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her" n15266034 an early period of development; "during the youth of the project" n15266164 earliest limiting point n15266265 the tenure of a president; "things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration" n15266568 the tenure of a vice president n15266685 time between the beginning and the end of a temporal period; "the middle of the war"; "rain during the middle of April" n15266911 the point in time at which something ends; "the end of the year"; "the ending of warranty period" n15267373 the central and most intense or profound part; "in the deep of night"; "in the deep of winter" n15267536 the temporal end; the concluding time; "the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"; "the market was up at the finish"; "they were playing better at the close of the season" n15267945 an opening time period; "it was the dawn of the Roman Empire" n15268094 a later concluding time period; "it was the evening of the Roman Empire" n15268239 (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end n15268367 the time of the last part of something; "the fag end of this crisis-ridden century"; "the tail of the storm" n15268547 the point of death or exhaustion or completion; "the last gasp of the cold war" n15268682 a coming to an end of a contract period; "the expiry of his driver's license" n15268857 final or latest limiting point n15268993 the starting point for a new state or experience; "on the threshold of manhood" n15269128 (computer science) the time it takes for a read/write head to move to a specific data track n15269331 (computer science) the time it takes for a read/write head to move to an adjacent data track n15269513 a definite length of time marked off by two instants n15269996 (electronics) the time required for the current or voltage in a circuit to rise or fall exponentially through approximately 63 per cent of its amplitude n15270245 a time assigned on a schedule or agenda; "the TV program has a new time slot"; "an aircraft landing slot" n15270431 a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something; "take time to smell the roses"; "I didn't have time to finish"; "it took more than half my time" n15270697 interval between the moon's transit of a particular meridian and the next high tide at that meridian n15270862 the time interval during which something or somebody is away; "he visited during my absence" n15271008 a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something n15271417 a break or intermission in the occurrence of something; "a lapse of three weeks between letters" n15271619 a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting n15271732 a pause or interruption (as in a conversation); "after an ominous caesura the preacher continued" n15271901 an inadvertent interruption in a broadcast during which there is no sound n15272029 time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action" n15272382 a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt; "they applied for an extension of the loan" n15272571 an intermission between the first and second half of a game n15272685 an intervening period or episode n15272791 the interlude between two acts of a play n15272887 the time between one event, process, or period and another; "meanwhile the socialists are running the government" n15273101 the time that elapses before the presence of a disease is manifested by symptoms n15273241 the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it n15273406 a seemingly endless time interval (waiting) n15273522 the time between two reigns, governments, etc. n15273626 a period of time spent sleeping; "he felt better after a little sleep"; "there wasn't time for a nap" n15273875 sleep before midnight n15273955 sleep; "roused him from his kip" n15274074 a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests" n15274305 a brief suspension of play; "each team has two time-outs left" n15274441 a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; "there was never a letup in the noise" n15274695 a short respite n15274863 the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect n15275094 the time required for something to fall to half its initial value (in particular, the time for half the atoms in a radioactive substance to disintegrate) n15275315 the time constant of an exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance n15275466 a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged n15275598 the extent to which something is delayed or held back n15275727 there are usually two high and two low tides each day n15275851 (physics) a rate of increase of velocity n15276023 the acceleration toward the center that holds a satellite in elliptical orbit n15276171 (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity n15276307 the rate of shrinkage in size or number n15276427 the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year n15276642 (computer science) the rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem) n15276801 the ratio of crimes in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year n15276959 the rate at which circuits or other devices operate when handling digital information n15277118 the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year n15277358 the quantity of radiation absorbed per unit time n15277462 the rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of blood under standardized conditions; a high rate usually indicates the presence of inflammation n15277730 the amount of fluid that flows in a given time n15277926 the amount of blood pumped out by the ventricles in a given period of time; "a resting adult has a cardiac output of about three quarts a minute" n15278132 the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface n15278281 the number of occurrences within a given time period; "the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second"; "the frequency of his seizures increased as he grew older" n15278691 1,000,000,000 periods per second n15278825 the rate of increase in size per unit time n15278960 the growth rates in different parts of a growing organism are the same n15279104 the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second n15279299 the rate of change of prices (as indicated by a price index) calculated on a monthly or annual basis n15279480 (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration n15279596 one thousand periods per second n15279767 the ratio of the distance traveled (in kilometers) to the time spent traveling (in hours) n15279957 one million periods per second n15280108 one trillion periods per second n15280201 rate of metabolism; the amount of energy expended in a give period n15280346 the ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours) n15280497 the rate of moving (especially walking or running) n15280695 the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health n15280964 pulse of the femoral artery (felt in the groin) n15281071 pulse of the radial artery (felt in the wrist) n15281176 the amount returned per unit of time expressed as a percentage of the cost n15281329 (corporate finance) the amount, expressed as a percentage, that is earned on a company's total capital calculated by dividing the total capital into earnings before interest, taxes, or dividends are paid n15281653 the rate at which a person inhales and exhales; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health n15281870 rate of revolution of a motor; "the engine was doing 6000 revs" n15282032 (telecommunication) the frequency of sampling per unit time n15282188 (telecommunication) the lowest sampling rate that will permit accurate reconstruction of a sampled analog signal n15282378 the rate at which radiant solar energy is received at the outer layer of the earth's atmosphere n15282534 the time between occurrences of a repeating event; "some women do not control the spacing of their children" n15282696 distance travelled per unit time n15283097 the rate of some repeating event n15283224 a normal marching pace of 120 steps per minute n15283327 a fast marching pace (180 steps/min) or slow jog n15283433 the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it is flying n15283554 the minimum velocity needed to escape a gravitational field n15283675 the speed of an aircraft relative to the ground n15283780 excessive velocity; "the meteorites struck the earth with hypervelocity impacts" n15283920 the velocity of a projectile as it leaves the muzzle of a gun n15284043 velocity with respect to the local standard of rest n15284158 velocity along the line of sight toward or away from the observer n15284285 the speed at which light travels in a vacuum; the constancy and universality of the speed of light is recognized by defining it to be exactly 299,792,458 meters per second n15284553 (nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered n15284704 the constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction of gravity n15284878 a speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel n15284999 the frequency with which a person is present; "a student's attendance is an important factor in her grade" n15285180 frequency per minute n15285279 (telecommunication) the frequency of sampling a continuously varying signal n15285456 (telecommunication) twice the maximum frequency occurring in the transmitted signal n15285622 the death rate during the first year of life n15285772 the death rate during the first 28 days of life n15285910 the rate at which words are produced (as in speaking or typing) n15286042 the pace of music measured by the number of beats occurring in 60 seconds n15286249 a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected" n15287073 the maximum data rate that can be attained over a given channel n15287199 the rate of flow of neutrons; the number of neutrons passing through a unit area in unit time n15287351 the rate of flow of radiant energy (electromagnetic waves) n15287486 the rate of flow of light energy n15287578 (pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear n15287830 an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; "the never-ending cycle of the seasons" n15288111 a recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy; if pregnancy does not occur the lining is shed at menstruation; "the average menstrual cycle is 28 days" n15288489 the time in the menstrual cycle when fertilization is most likely to be possible (7 days before to 7 days after ovulation) n15288707 the phase of the menstrual cycle during which the lining of the uterus is shed (the first day of menstrual flow is considered day 1 of the menstrual cycle) n15288943 an annual phase of heightened sexual excitement in the males of certain large mammals (especially elephants); is associated with discharge from a gland between the eye and ear; "the frenzied elephant was in musth" n15289208 the second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation; the corpus luteum secretes progesterone which prepares the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo; if fertilization does not occur then menstrual flow begins n15289524 the time interval between the initiation and the completion of a production process; "the lead times for many publications can vary tremendously"; "planning is an area where lead time can be reduced" n15289779 the interval taken to complete one cycle of a regularly repeating phenomenon n15289944 the time it takes to complete one full orbit around a celestial body; "the orbit period depends on the altitude of the satellite" n15290132 a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle n15290337 any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected" n15290930 a stage of technological development or innovation; "the third generation of computers" n15291110 occurring in more than one stage n15291199 a final climactic stage; "their achievements stand as a culmination of centuries of development" n15291416 any time of new development n15291498 the term during which some position is held n15291714 the term of office of a bishop n15291801 the time period during which you are at work n15292069 a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work" n15292260 a period of work or duty n15292336 a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty n15292502 the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty n15292617 either of two short watches: from 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm n15292722 the work shift during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) n15292829 the work shift during the evening (as 4 p.m. to midnight) n15292960 the work shift during the night (as midnight to 8 a.m.) n15293091 a working shift divided into two periods of time with several hours in between n15293227 a period of time during which there is no war n15293328 a period of time during which there is armed conflict n15293435 a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.) n15293590 a period of time spent in military service n15293788 the early (usually calm and harmonious) period of a relationship; business or political n15293931 a 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and adopted in some medieval kingdoms n15294085 the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment n15294211 a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment n15294382 the period from 1920 to 1933 when the sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the United States by a constitutional amendment n15294607 the period between infection and the appearance of symptoms of the disease n15294745 a (future) time of financial need; "I am saving for a rainy day" n15294884 the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order) n15295045 the period of greatest prosperity or productivity n15295267 a time period when some activity or skill was at its peak; "it was the golden age of cinema" n15295416 the duration of a monarch's or government's power; "during the rule of Elizabeth" n15295603 the period from 1811-1820 when the Prince of Wales was regent during George III's periods of insanity n15295778 the length of time that a movie or tv show runs n15295884 the point in time at which an entertainment (a movie or television show etc.) is scheduled to begin n15296039 that time during a woman's menstrual cycle during which conception is least likely to occur (usually immediately before of after menstruation) n15296258 a feast day and the seven days following it n15296354 that time; that moment; "we will arrive before then"; "we were friends from then on" n15296489 (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative; "the family is sitting shiva" n15296687 (astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded n15296920 the time it takes for a sample of blood to clot; used to diagnose some clotting disorders n15297069 (computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head n15297303 a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself n15297472 a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership n15297672 the time it takes to complete a prescribed procedure; "they increased output by decreasing processing time" n15297859 the time period during which military and civilian agencies are prepared for an enemy air attack n15298011 (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command n15298283 the period from 1378 to 1417 during which there were two papacies in the Roman Catholic Church, one in Rome and one in Avignon n15298507 a period during a parliamentary session when members of British Parliament may ask questions of the ministers n15298695 (computer science) the time it takes for a process under computer control to occur n15298852 the actual time that it takes a process to occur; "information is updated in real time" n15298995 the period of time during which a regent governs n15299097 a spell of cold weather; "a cold snap in the middle of May" n15299225 a period of time during the school day that is set aside for study n15299367 (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus n15299585 the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange) n15299783 the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something; "the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves"; "they had a window of less than an hour when an attack would have succeeded" n15300051 the day in 2001 when Arab suicide bombers hijacked United States airliners and used them as bombs