Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
relade |
verb t. |
To lade or load again. |
relaid |
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imp. & p. p. of Relay., of Relay |
relais |
noun |
A narrow space between the foot of the rampart and the scarp of the ditch, serving to receive the earth that may crumble off or be washed down, and prevent its falling into the ditch. |
reland |
verb t. |
To land again; to put on land, as that which had been shipped or embarked., To go on shore after having embarked; to land again. |
relate |
verb t. |
To bring back; to restore., To refer; to ascribe, as to a source., To recount; to narrate; to tell over., To ally by connection or kindred., To stand in some relation; to have bearing or concern; to pertain; to refer; — with to., To make reference; to take account. |
relbun |
noun |
The roots of the Chilian plant Calceolaria arachnoidea, — used for dyeing crimson. |
relent |
verb i. |
To become less rigid or hard; to yield; to dissolve; to melt; to deliquesce., To become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, cruel, or the like; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion., To slacken; to abate., To soften; to dissolve., To mollify ; to cause to be less harsh or severe., Stay; stop; delay. |
relict |
noun |
A woman whose husband is dead; a widow. |
relief |
noun |
The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which some ease is obtained; succor; alleviation; comfort; ease; redress., Release from a post, or from the performance of duty, by the intervention of others, by discharge, or by relay; as, a relief of a sentry., That which removes or lessens evil, pain, discomfort, uneasiness, etc.; that which gives succor, aid, or comfort; also, the person who relieves from performance of duty by taking the place of another; a relay., A fine or composition which the heir of a deceased tenant paid to the lord for the privilege of taking up the estate, which, on strict feudal principles, had lapsed or fallen to the lord on the death of the tenant., The projection of a figure above the ground or plane on which it is formed., The appearance of projection given by shading, shadow, etc., to any figure., The height to which works are raised above the bottom of the ditch., The elevations and surface undulations of a country. |
relier |
noun |
One who relies. |
relish |
verb t. |
To taste or eat with pleasure; to like the flavor of; to partake of with gratification; hence, to enjoy; to be pleased with or gratified by; to experience pleasure from; as, to relish food., To give a relish to; to cause to taste agreeably., To have a pleasing or appetizing taste; to give gratification; to have a flavor., A pleasing taste; flavor that gratifies the palate; hence, enjoyable quality; power of pleasing., Savor; quality; characteristic tinge., A taste for; liking; appetite; fondness., That which is used to impart a flavor; specifically, something taken with food to render it more palatable or to stimulate the appetite; a condiment., The projection or shoulder at the side of, or around, a tenon, on a tenoned piece. |
relive |
verb i. |
To live again; to revive., To recall to life; to revive. |
reload |
verb t. |
To load again, as a gun. |
reloan |
noun |
A second lending of the same thing; a renewal of a loan. |
relove |
verb t. |
To love in return. |
reluct |
verb i. |
To strive or struggle against anything; to make resistance; to draw back; to feel or show repugnance or reluctance. |
relume |
verb t. |
To rekindle; to light again. |
relied |
imp. & past participle |
of Rely |