Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

arousing affect

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

for the reason that

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

something used to beautify

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

past form of “enumerate” — specify individually

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

a social unit living together

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

plural of “finish” — a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

set up or found

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

plural of “gland” — any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

third-person singular of “govern” — bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

plural of “hire” — a newly hired employee

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

having or manifesting hope

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

an occurrence of something

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

in motion

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

and nothing more

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

above and across; more than

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

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From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

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From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

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From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

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From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

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From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

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From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

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From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

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From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

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From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

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From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

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From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

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From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

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From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

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From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

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From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

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From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

a local church community

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

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From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

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From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

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From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

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From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

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From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

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From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

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From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

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From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

possession of controlling influence

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

third-person singular of “protect” — shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

given to quarreling

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

acceptance of despair

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

precisely, exactly

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

a person who rules or commands

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

one by one; one at a time

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

a state of acute pain

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

a person who changes location

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading PEA'CEABLE, _a._ not quarrelsome; not turbulent PE'CTORAL, _a._ belonging to the breast PECU'LIAR, _a._ appropriate; not common to other things; particular PECULIARITY, _s._ particularity; something found only in one PE'DESTAL, _a._ the lower member of a pillar; the basis of a statue PE'DIMENT, _s._ an ornament that finishes the fronts of buildings, and serves as a decoration over gates

offering no resistance

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

lacking variety

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading PA'SSIVE, _a._ unresisting; suffering; not acting PA'STORAL, _a._ rural; rustic; imitating shepherds PATHE'TIC, _a._ affecting the passions; moving PA'THOS, _s._ passion; warmth; affection of the mind PA'THWAY, _s._ a road; a narrow way to be passed on foot.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

a pedestrian who walks from place to place

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

which person or people

From this reading IN PARTICULAR, peculiarly; distinctly PARTICULARLY, _ad._ in an extraordinary degree; distinctly PA'SSAGE, _s._ act of passing; road; way; entrance or exit; part of a book PA'SSENGER, _s._ traveller; a wayfarer; one who hires in any vehicle the liberty of travelling PA'SSIONATE, _a._ moved by passion; easily moved to anger

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PA'TIENCE, _s._ the power of suffering; perseverance PA'TIENTLY, _ad._ with steadfast resignation; with hopeful confidence PA'TRIARCH, _a._ one who governs by paternal right; the father and ruler of a family PA'THIMONY, _s._ an estate possessed by inheritance PA'TRIOT, _s._ one who loves his country PA'TRON, _s._ one who countenances, supports, or protects; defender

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading PA'RCEL, _s._ a small bundle; a part of a whole PA'RDON, _s._ forgiveness PARO'CHIAL, _a._ belonging to a parish PARO'TIDA-SA'LIVART, _a._ glands so named because near the ear PA'RTICLE, _s._ any small quantity of a greater substance; a word unvaried by inflection PARTICULAR, _s._ a single instance; a minute detail of things singly enumerated.