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Lest :: Lest (a.) That (without the negative particle); -- after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension.

Ethereal :: Ethereal (a.) Pertaining to the hypothetical upper, purer air, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere; celestial; as, ethereal space; ethereal regions..

Ichneumon :: Ichneumon (n.) Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Herpestes, and family Viverridae. Numerous species are found in Asia and Africa. The Egyptian species(H. ichneumon), which ranges to Spain and Palestine, is noted for destroying the eggs and young of the crocodile as well as various snakes and lizards, and hence was considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians. The common species of India (H. griseus), known as the mongoose, has similar habits and is often domesticated. It is noted for killing the

Scheme :: Scheme (n.) A representation of the aspects of the celestial bodies for any moment or at a given event.

Giraffe :: Giraffe (n.) An African ruminant (Camelopardalis giraffa) related to the deers and antelopes, but placed in a family by itself; the camelopard. It is the tallest of animals, being sometimes twenty feet from the hoofs to the top of the head. Its neck is very long, and its fore legs are much longer than its hind legs..

A B C :: A B C () The simplest rudiments of any subject; as, the A B C of finance..

Encomberment :: Encomberment (n.) Hindrance; molestation.

Nadir :: Nadir (n.) That point of the heavens, or lower hemisphere, directly opposite the zenith; the inferior pole of the horizon; the point of the celestial sphere directly under the place where we stand..

Telestic :: Telestic (a.) Tending or relating to a purpose or an end.

Horizon :: Horizon (n.) A plane parallel to the sensible horizon of a place, and passing through the earth's center; -- called also rational / celestial horizon..

Archangel :: Archangel (n.) A chief angel; one high in the celestial hierarchy.

Least :: Least (adv.) In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who least deserve it..

Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..

Polestar :: Polestar (n.) Polaris, or the north star. See North star, under North..

Palestrae :: Palestrae (pl. ) of Palestr.

Socket :: Socket (n.) Especially, the hollow tube or place in which a candle is fixed in the candlestick..

Celestify :: Celestify (v. t.) To make like heaven.

Latten :: Latten (n.) A kind of brass hammered into thin sheets, formerly much used for making church utensils, as candlesticks, crosses, etc.; -- called also latten brass..

Rubblestone :: Rubblestone (n.) See Rubble, 1 and 2..

Cytode :: Cytode (n.) A nonnucleated mass of protoplasm, the supposed simplest form of independent life differing from the amoeba, in which nuclei are present..

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