A ridge of land left unplowed between furrows, or at the end of a field; a piece missed by the plow slipping aside.
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Not to obey; to neglect or refuse to obey (a superior or his commands, the laws, etc.); to transgress the commands of (one in authority); to violate, as an order; as, refractory children disobey their parents; men disobey their Maker and the laws.
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A ridge of land left unplowed between furrows, or at the end of a field; a piece missed by the plow slipping aside.
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See Balk.
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To act in opposition to; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract g…
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An underground gallery excavated to intercept and destroy the mining of an enemy.
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A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry s…
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To stand against; to withstand; to obstruct.
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To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
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To excavate the earth beneath, or the part of, especially for the purpose of causing to fall or be overthrown; to form a mine under; to sap; as, to u…
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To make weak; to lessen the strength of; to deprive of strength; to debilitate; to enfeeble; to enervate; as, to weaken the body or the mind; to weak…
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To bend, or lean downward; to take a downward direction; to bend over or hang down, as from weakness, weariness, despondency, etc.; to condescend.
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To deny, as a request, demand, invitation, or command; to decline to do or grant.
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Neglect or refusal to obey; violation of a command or prohibition.
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Neglect or refusal to obey; violation of a command or prohibition.
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Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…
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Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…
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To give ear to; to execute the commands of; to yield submission to; to comply with the orders of.
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To give ear to; to execute the commands of; to yield submission to; to comply with the orders of.
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