Definition of for

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For (prep.) Indicating the space or time through which an action or state extends; hence, during; in or through the space or time of..

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Mulct :: Mulct (v. t.) To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine..
Guard :: Guard (n.) To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to protect by attendance; to accompany for protection; to care for..
Sublime :: Sublime (v. t.) To subject to the process of sublimation; to heat, volatilize, and condense in crystals or powder; to distill off, and condense in solid form; hence, also, to purify..
Refer :: Refer (v. t.) Hence: To send or direct away; to send or direct elsewhere, as for treatment, aid, information, decision, etc.; to make over, or pass over, to another; as, to refer a student to an author; to refer a beggar to an officer; to refer a bill to a committee; a court refers a matter of fact to a commissioner for investigation, or refers a question of law to a superior tribunal..
Hendiadys :: Hendiadys (n.) A figure in which the idea is expressed by two nouns connected by and, instead of by a noun and limiting adjective; as, we drink from cups and gold, for golden cups..
Steel :: Steel (n.) An instrument of steel (usually a round rod) for sharpening knives.
Belonite :: Belonite (n.) Minute acicular or dendritic crystalline forms sometimes observed in glassy volcanic rocks.
Planula :: Planula (n.) In embryonic development, a vesicle filled with fluid, formed from the morula by the divergence of its cells in such a manner as to give rise to a central space, around which the cells arrange themselves as an envelope; an embryonic form intermediate between the morula and gastrula. Sometimes used as synonymous with gastrula..
Tang :: Tang (n.) A projecting part of an object by means of which it is secured to a handle, or to some other part; anything resembling a tongue in form or position..
Hunter :: Hunter (n.) One who hunts wild animals either for sport or for food; a huntsman.
Wild :: Wild (superl.) Living in a state of nature; inhabiting natural haunts, as the forest or open field; not familiar with, or not easily approached by, man; not tamed or domesticated; as, a wild boar; a wild ox; a wild cat..
Therebiforn :: Therebiforn (adv.) Before that time; beforehand.
Jointer :: Jointer (n.) A plane for smoothing the surfaces of pieces which are to be accurately joine.
Extensile :: Extensile (a.) Suited for, or capable of, extension; extensible..
Prearm :: Prearm (v. t.) To forearm.
Perfuncturate :: Perfuncturate (v. t.) To perform in a perfunctory manner; to do negligently.
Jingo :: "Jingo (n.) A statesman who pursues, or who favors, aggressive, domineering policy in foreign affairs..
Shipment :: Shipment (n.) The act or process of shipping; as, he was engaged in the shipment of coal for London; an active shipment of wheat from the West..
Fuller :: Fuller (a.) A die; a half-round set hammer, used for forming grooves and spreading iron; -- called also a creaser..
Casing :: Casing (n.) An outside covering, for protection or ornament, or to precent the radiation of heat..
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