Definition of under

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Under (adv.) In a lower, subject, or subordinate condition; in subjection; -- used chiefly in a few idiomatic phrases; as, to bring under, to reduce to subjection; to subdue; to keep under, to keep in subjection; to control; to go under, to be unsuccessful; to fail..

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Skill :: Skill (n.) Knowledge; understanding.
Swiftly :: Swiftlet (n.) Any one of numerous species of small East Indian and Asiatic swifts of the genus Collocalia. Some of the species are noted for furnishing the edible bird's nest. See Illust. under Edible.
Tutelage :: Tutelage (n.) The state of being under a guardian; care or protection enjoyed.
Woodworm :: Woodworm (n.) See Wood worm, under Wood..
Harry :: Harry (v. i.) To make a predatory incursion; to plunder or lay waste.
Bailiff :: Bailiff (n.) An overseer or under steward of an estate, who directs husbandry operations, collects rents, etc..
Buttock :: Buttock (n.) The convexity of a ship behind, under the stern..
Comprehensive :: Comprehensive (a.) Having the power to comprehend or understand many things.
Moravian :: Moravian (n.) One of a religious sect called the United Brethren (an offshoot of the Hussites in Bohemia), which formed a separate church of Moravia, a northern district of Austria, about the middle of the 15th century. After being nearly extirpated by persecution, the society, under the name of The Renewed Church of the United Brethren, was reestablished in 1722-35 on the estates of Count Zinzendorf in Saxony. Called also Herrnhuter..
Underpart :: Underpart (n.) A subordinate part.
Waistcoat :: Waistcoat (n.) A short, sleeveless coat or garment for men, worn under the coat, extending no lower than the hips, and covering the waist; a vest..
Bezzle :: Bezzle (v. t.) To plunder; to waste in riot.
Underwing :: Underwing (n.) One of the posterior wings of an insect.
Mysterious :: Mysterious (a.) Of or pertaining to mystery; containing a mystery; difficult or impossible to understand; obscure not revealed or explained; enigmatical; incomprehensible.
Scaphander :: Scaphander (n.) The case, or impermeable apparel, in which a diver can work while under water..
Plantation :: Plantation (n.) The place planted; land brought under cultivation; a piece of ground planted with trees or useful plants; esp., in the United States and West Indies, a large estate appropriated to the production of the more important crops, and cultivated by laborers who live on the estate; as, a cotton plantation; a coffee plantation..
Acquainted :: Acquainted (a.) Personally known; familiar. See To be acquainted with, under Acquaint, v. t..
Penitent :: Penitent (n.) One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance..
Undervalue :: Undervalue (v. t.) To value, rate, or estimate below the real worth; to depreciate..
Sufferance :: Sufferance (n.) Submission under difficult or oppressive circumstances; patience; moderation.
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