Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
eagerly |
adverb |
In an eager manner. |
eagless |
noun |
A female or hen eagle. |
eagrass |
noun |
See Eddish. |
eanling |
noun |
A lamb just brought forth; a yeanling. |
earable |
adjective |
Arable; tillable. |
earache |
noun |
Ache or pain in the ear. |
eardrop |
noun |
A pendant for the ear; an earring; as, a pair of eardrops., A species of primrose. See Auricula. |
eardrum |
noun |
The tympanum. See Illust. of Ear. |
earldom |
noun |
The jurisdiction of an earl; the territorial possessions of an earl., The status, title, or dignity of an earl. |
earless |
adjective |
Without ears; hence, deaf or unwilling to hear. |
earlock |
noun |
A lock or curl of hair near the ear; a lovelock. See Lovelock. |
earmark |
noun |
A mark on the ear of sheep, oxen, dogs, etc., as by cropping or slitting., A mark for identification; a distinguishing mark., To mark, as sheep, by cropping or slitting the ear. |
earning |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Earn, That which is earned; wages gained by work or services; money earned; — used commonly in the plural. |
earnest |
noun |
Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness., Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; — used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers., Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention., Serious; important., To use in earnest., Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come., Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale. |
earnful |
adjective |
Full of anxiety or yearning. |
earpick |
noun |
An instrument for removing wax from the ear. |
earring |
noun |
An ornament consisting of a ring passed through the lobe of the ear, with or without a pendant. |
earshot |
noun |
Reach of the ear; distance at which words may be heard. |
earsore |
noun |
An annoyance to the ear. |
earthed |
imp. & past participle |
of Earth |
earthen |
adjective |
Made of earth; made of burnt or baked clay, or other like substances; as, an earthen vessel or pipe. |
earthly |
adjective |
Pertaining to the earth; belonging to this world, or to man’s existence on the earth; not heavenly or spiritual; carnal; worldly; as, earthly joys; earthly flowers; earthly praise., Of all things on earth; possible; conceivable., Made of earth; earthy., In the manner of the earth or its people; worldly. |
easeful |
adjective |
Full of ease; suitable for affording ease or rest; quiet; comfortable; restful. |
eastern |
adjective |
Situated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries., Going toward the east, or in the direction of east; as, an eastern voyage. |
easting |
noun |
The distance measured toward the east between two meridians drawn through the extremities of a course; distance of departure eastward made by a vessel. |
eatable |
adjective |
Capable of being eaten; fit to be eaten; proper for food; esculent; edible., Something fit to be eaten. |