Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sanbenito noun Anciently, a sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church., A garnment or cap, or sometimes both, painted with flames, figures, etc., and worn by persons who had been examined by the Inquisition and were brought forth for punishment at the auto-da-fe. sanctuary noun … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sandarach noun Alt. of Sandarac sandglass noun An instrument for measuring time by the running of sand. See Hourglass. sandiness noun The quality or state of being sandy, or of being of a sandy color. sandpaper noun Paper covered on one side with sand glued fast, — used for … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words satanical adjective Of or pertaining to Satan; having the qualities of Satan; resembling Satan; extremely malicious or wicked; devilish; infernal. satellite noun An attendant attached to a prince or other powerful person; hence, an obsequious dependent., A secondary planet which revolves about another planet; as, the moon is a … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words scagliola noun An imitation of any veined and ornamental stone, as marble, formed by a substratum of finely ground gypsum mixed with glue, the surface of which, while soft, is variegated with splinters of marble, spar, granite, etc., and subsequently colored and polished. scaldfish noun A European flounder (Arnoglossus … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words scagliola noun An imitation of any veined and ornamental stone, as marble, formed by a substratum of finely ground gypsum mixed with glue, the surface of which, while soft, is variegated with splinters of marble, spar, granite, etc., and subsequently colored and polished. scaldfish noun A European flounder (Arnoglossus … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words semaphore noun A signal telegraph; an apparatus for giving signals by the disposition of lanterns, flags, oscillating arms, etc. sematrope noun An instrument for signaling by reflecting the rays of the sun in different directions. semblable adjective Like; similar; resembling., Likeness; representation. semblably adverb In like manner. semblance adjective … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sequester verb t. To separate from the owner for a time; to take from parties in controversy and put into the possession of an indifferent person; to seize or take possession of, as property belonging to another, and hold it till the profits have paid the demand for which … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words shackling present participle & vb. noun of Shackle shacklock noun A sort of shackle. shadeless adjective Being without shade; not shaded. shadiness noun Quality or state of being shady. shadowing present participle & vb. noun of Shadow, Shade, or gradation of light and color; shading., A faint representation; an … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words spaceless adjective Without space. spacially adverb See Spatially. spadassin noun A bravo; a bully; a duelist. spadebone noun Shoulder blade. spadefish noun An American market fish (Chaetodipterus faber) common on the southern coasts; — called also angel fish, moonfish, and porgy. spadefoot noun Any species of burrowing toads of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words peraeopod noun One of the thoracic legs of a crustacean. See Illust. of Crustacea. peragrate verb t. To travel over or through. perameles noun Any marsupial of the genus Perameles, which includes numerous species found in Australia. They somewhat resemble rabbits in size and form. See Illust. under Bandicoot. … Read more