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Compass :: Compass (v. t.) To curve; to bend into a circular form.

Relent :: Relent (v. i.) 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..

Circle :: Circle (n.) To encompass, as by a circle; to surround; to inclose; to encircle..

Bowel :: Bowel (n.) The seat of pity or kindness. Hence: Tenderness; compassion.

Circumference :: Circumference (n.) The line that goes round or encompasses a circular figure; a periphery.

Within :: Within (prep.) In the limits or compass of; not further in length than; as, within five miles; not longer in time than; as, within an hour; not exceeding in quantity; as, expenses kept within one's income..

Bow-pencil :: Bow-pencil (n.) Bow-compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil..

Compassless :: Compassless (a.) Having no compass.

Imagine :: Imagine (v. t.) To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise; to compass; to purpose. See Compass, v. t., 5..

Trumpet :: Trumpet (n.) A wind instrument of great antiquity, much used in war and military exercises, and of great value in the orchestra. In consists of a long metallic tube, curved (once or twice) into a convenient shape, and ending in a bell. Its scale in the lower octaves is limited to the first natural harmonics; but there are modern trumpets capable, by means of valves or pistons, of producing every tone within their compass, although at the expense of the true ringing quality of tone..

Compassionate :: Compassionate (a.) Complaining; inviting pity; pitiable.

Palinurus :: Palinurus (n.) An instrument for obtaining directly, without calculation, the true bearing of the sun, and thence the variation of the compass.

Merciful :: Merciful (a.) Unwilling to give pain; compassionate.

Round :: Round (v. t.) To surround; to encircle; to encompass.

Compass :: Compass (n.) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

Telltale :: Telltale (n.) A compass in the cabin of a vessel, usually placed where the captain can see it at all hours, and thus inform himself of the vessel's course..

Clement :: Clement (a.) Mild in temper and disposition; merciful; compassionate.

Ambient :: Ambient (a.) Encompassing on all sides; circumfused; investing.

Circinate :: Circinate (v. t.) To make a circle around; to encompass.

Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) A pair of compasses, with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs, and passing through the other..

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