Definition of sump

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Sump (n.) The cistern or reservoir made at the lowest point of a mine, from which is pumped the water which accumulates there..

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Transumptive :: Transumptive (a.) Taking from one to another; metaphorical.
Inconsumptible :: Inconsumptible (a.) Inconsumable.
Conjecture :: Conjecture (n.) An opinion, or judgment, formed on defective or presumptive evidence; probable inference; surmise; guess; suspicion..
Pride :: Pride (n.) That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc..
Pretence :: Pretence (n.) The act of laying claim; the claim laid; assumption; pretension.
Assumption :: Assumption (n.) The taking of a person up into heaven.
Pretendingly :: Pretendingly (adv.) As by right or title; arrogantly; presumptuously.
Usurpation :: Usurpation (n.) The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of others; specifically, the illegal seizure of sovereign power; -- commonly used with of, also used with on or upon; as, the usurpation of a throne; the usurpation of the supreme power..
Probability :: Probability (n.) The quality or state of being probable; appearance of reality or truth; reasonable ground of presumption; likelihood.
Consumptive :: Consumptive (n.) One affected with consumption; as, a resort for consumptives..
Consumption :: Consumption (n.) A progressive wasting away of the body; esp., that form of wasting, attendant upon pulmonary phthisis and associated with cough, spitting of blood, hectic fever, etc.; pulmonary phthisis; -- called also pulmonary consumption..
Phthisical :: Phthisical (a.) Of or pertaining to phthisis; affected with phthisis; wasting; consumptive.
Phthisipneumony :: Phthisipneumony (n.) Pulmonary consumption.
Assumption :: Assumption (n.) The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; supposition; unwarrantable claim..
Subsumptive :: Subsumption (n.) That which is subsumed, as the minor clause or premise of a syllogism..
Presumptive :: Presumptive (a.) Presumptuous; arrogant.
Sumptuary :: Sumption (n.) The major premise of a syllogism.
Gondola :: Gondola (n.) A long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, used in the canals of Venice. A gondola is usually propelled by one or two oarsmen who stand facing the prow, or by poling. A gondola for passengers has a small open cabin amidships, for their protection against the sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now..
Probable :: Probable (a.) Rendering probable; supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating; as, probable evidence; probable presumption..
Non Assumpsit :: Non assumpsit () The general plea or denial in an action of assumpsit.
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