Prometheus: alternatives and connections

A suffix used, chiefly in law terms, in a passive signification, to indicate the direct or indirect object of an action, or the one to…

One to whom anything is allotted; one to whom an allotment is made.

In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with indepe…

Clay, or potter's earth; sometimes pure clay, or alumina. See Clay.

Of the nature of clay; consisting of, or containing, argil or clay; clayey.

A writ which lies for a party against whom judgment is recovered, but to whom good matter of discharge has subsequently accrued which…

The trunk or stem of a tree, or that which is like it.

To strain apart; to sever by fracture; to divide with violence; as, to break a rope or chain; to break a seal; to break an axle; to br…

Of or pertaining to the Caucasus, a mountainous region between the Black and Caspian seas.

break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The w…

Consisting of clay; abounding with clay; partaking of clay; like clay.

To fall together suddenly, as the sides of a hollow vessel; to close by falling or shrinking together; to have the sides or parts of (…

The person to whom a gift or donation is made.

Trial, as a test or experiment.

Ability to act or perform, whether inborn or cultivated; capacity for any natural function; especially, an original mental power or ca…

break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The w…

One who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author; one from whom anything originates; one who endows.

To bestow without receiving a return; to confer without compensation; to impart, as a possession; to grant, as authority or permission…