To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.
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The act of seizing by force, or getting possession of by superior power or by stratagem; as, the capture of an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal.
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To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.
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To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.
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The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; a carrying away.
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The act of seizing or taking hold of; seizure; as, the hand is an organ of apprehension.
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To stop; to check or hinder the motion or action of; as, to arrest the current of a river; to arrest the senses.
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To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.
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Something worn round the neck, whether for use, ornament, restraint, or identification; as, the collar of a coat; a lady's collar; the collar of a do…
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The act or process of conquering, or acquiring by force; the act of overcoming or subduing opposition by force, whether physical or moral; subjection…
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The act of reducing to slavery; state of being enslaved; bondage; servitude.
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The act of giving or taking one thing in return for another which is regarded as an equivalent; as, an exchange of cattle for grain.
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of Kidnap
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To press hard or squeeze between the ends of the fingers, between teeth or claws, or between the jaws of an instrument; to squeeze or compress, as be…
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To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony; as, to snatch a loaf or a kiss.
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The act of subjecting, or of bringing under the dominion of another; the act of subduing.
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The act of subjugating, or the state of being subjugated.
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The act of usurping, or of seizing and enjoying; an authorized, arbitrary assumption and exercise of power, especially an infringing on the rights of…
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To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own; as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits.
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A process or condition of acting or moving, as opposed to rest; the doing of something; exertion of power or force, as when one body acts on another;…
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The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human act…
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To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.
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To make application for the removal of (a cause) from an inferior to a superior judge or court for a rehearing or review on account of alleged injust…
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To assume, or claim as one's own, unduly, proudly, or presumptuously; to make undue claims to, from vanity or baseless pretensions to right or merit;…
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To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.
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To draw to, or cause to tend to; esp. to cause to approach, adhere, or combine; or to cause to resist divulsion, separation, or decomposition.
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To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…
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A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.
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An act on the part of the vassal which cost him his fee by forfeiture.
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Jet, the mineral.
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of Get
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To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applie…
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To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…
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To lay hold of; to seize.
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To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.
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To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.
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To seize, and hold in possession, by force, or without right; as, to usurp a throne; to usurp the prerogatives of the crown; to usurp power; to usurp…
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A sack or pouch, used for holding anything; as, a bag of meal or of money.
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To convey or transport in any manner from one place to another; to bear; -- often with away or off.
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To catch in a snare. See Insnare.
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To catch in a trap; to insnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch or involve in contrad…
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An amphibious animal of the genus Rana and related genera, of many species. Frogs swim rapidly, and take long leaps on land. Many of the species utte…
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The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.
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To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for s…
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A rope or long thong of leather with, a running noose, used for catching horses, cattle, etc.
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One of several species of small rodents of the genus Mus and allied genera, larger than mice, that infest houses, stores, and ships, especially the N…
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The act of retaking or recovering by capture; especially, the retaking of a prize or goods from a captor.
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To take or receive again.
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A large, stout cord, usually one not less than an inch in circumference, made of strands twisted or braided together. It differs from cord, line, and…
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A contrivance, often consisting of a noose of cord, or the like, by which a bird or other animal may be entangled and caught; a trap; a gin.
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A kind of net for catching birds, fishes, or other prey.
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To dress with ornaments; to adorn; -- said especially of horses.
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Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…
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Set apart for a particular use or person. Hence: Belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper.
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To charm; to captivate.
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To delude by guile, artifice, or craft; to deceive or impose on, as by a false statement; to lure.
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To gain an ascendency over by charms or incantations; to affect (esp. to injure) by witchcraft or sorcery.
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To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue.
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To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.
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A melody; a song.
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To gain or acquire by force; to take possession of by violent means; to gain dominion over; to subdue by physical means; to reduce; to overcome by fo…
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To inflame with love; to charm; to captivate; -- with of, or with, before the person or thing; as, to be enamored with a lady; to be enamored of book…
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To charm by sorcery; to act on by enchantment; to get control of by magical words and rites.
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The act of entering or going into; ingress; as, the entrance of a person into a house or an apartment; hence, the act of taking possession, as of pro…
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To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant.
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Jet, the mineral.
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To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.
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The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property…
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A tedious journey.
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