Definition of under

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Under (prep.) Denoting relation to something that exceeds in rank or degree, in number, size, weight, age, or the like; in a relation of the less to the greater, of inferiority, or of falling short..

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Solar :: Solar (a.) Born under the predominant influence of the sun.
Duck :: Duck (v. i.) To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to dive; to plunge the head in water or other liquid; to dip.
Underfoot :: Underfoot (adv.) Under the feet; underneath; below. See Under foot, under Foot, n..
Quarantine :: Quarantine (v. t.) To compel to remain at a distance, or in a given place, without intercourse, when suspected of having contagious disease; to put under, or in, quarantine..
Thomsonianism :: Thomsonianism (n.) An empirical system which assumes that the human body is composed of four elements, earth, air, fire, and water, and that vegetable medicines alone should be used; -- from the founder, Dr. Samuel Thomson, of Massachusetts..
Underclothing :: Underclothing (n.) Same as Underclothes.
Seck :: Seck (a.) Barren; unprofitable. See Rent seck, under Rent..
Exemplify :: Exemplify (v. t.) To copy; to transcribe; to make an attested copy or transcript of, under seal, as of a record..
Mistake :: Mistake (n.) An apprehending wrongly; a misconception; a misunderstanding; a fault in opinion or judgment; an unintentional error of conduct.
Thundered :: Thundered (imp. & p. p.) of Thunde.
Metamorphosis :: Metamorphosis (n.) A change in the form or function of a living organism, by a natural process of growth or development; as, the metamorphosis of the yolk into the embryo, of a tadpole into a frog, or of a bud into a blossom. Especially, that form of sexual reproduction in which an embryo undergoes a series of marked changes of external form, as the chrysalis stage, pupa stage, etc., in insects. In these intermediate stages sexual reproduction is usually impossible, but they ultimately pass into
Sminthurid :: Sminthurid (n.) Any one of numerous small species of springtails, of the family Sminthuridae, -- usually found on flowers. See Illust. under Collembola..
Niagara Period :: Niagara period () A subdivision or the American Upper Silurian system, embracing the Medina, Clinton, and Niagara epoch. The rocks of the Niagara epoch, mostly limestones, are extensively distributed, and at Niagara Falls consist of about eighty feet of shale supporting a greater thickness of limestone, which is gradually undermined by the removal of the shale. See Chart of Geology..
Founder :: Founder (v. i.) To fall; to stumble and go lame, as a horse..
Depose :: Depose (v. t.) To put under oath.
Undermoneyed :: Undermoneyed (a.) Bribed.
Matcher :: Matcher (n.) One who, or that which, matches; a matching machine. See under 3d Match..
Sea Grape :: Sea grape () The gulf weed. See under Gulf.
Intellective :: Intellective (a.) Pertaining to, or produced by, the intellect or understanding; intellectual..
Dissiliency :: Dissiliency (n.) The act of leaping or starting asunder.
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