Good definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary GOOD, a. 1. Valid; legally firm; not weak or defective; having strength adequate to its support; as a good title; a good deed; a good claim. 2. Valid; sound; not weak, false or fallacious; as a good argument. 3. Complete or sufficiently perfect in its kind; ...
as good as definitions Merriam Webster's phrasal in effect ; virtually < as good as dead > Webster's 1913 Dictionary As As ([a^]z ... no less than; as, ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you sow; do as ... or As to, in regard to; with respect to. As good as, not less than; not falling short of. As good as one's word, faithful to a promise. As if ... at the present time; still; now. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Good Good, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though ...
good humor definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a cheerful and agreeable mood [syn: good humor, good humour, good temper, amiability] [ant: distemper, ill humor, ill humour] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Good Good, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used ...
good will definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a ... the victor's grace in treating the vanquished" [syn: grace, good will, goodwill] 2: (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to ... business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets) [syn: good will, goodwill] 3: the friendly hope that something will succeed [syn: good will, goodwill] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Will Will, n. [OE ... which is strongly wished or desired. What's your will, good friar? --Shak. The mariner hath his will. --Coleridge. 6. Arbitrary ... estate at will is at the will of both parties. Good will. See under Good. Ill will, enmity; unfriendliness; malevolence. ...
... a. superlative. [Eng.but;] Literally, most advanced, Hence, 1. Most good; having good qualities in the highest degree; applied indifferently to physical or ... himself. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) adj 1: (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the ... American-born) physiologist Merriam Webster's I. adjective, superlative of good Etymology: Middle English, from Old English betst; akin to Old ... excelling all others < the best student > 2. most productive of good ; offering or producing the greatest advantage, utility, or satisfaction < what ... best < the best falls short > 3. the greatest degree of good or excellence 4. a. one's maximum effort < do ...
good fellow definitions Merriam Webster's noun Date: 13th century an affable companionable person • good-fellowship noun Webster's 1913 Dictionary Good Good, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, akin ... everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. --Gen. i. 31. Good company, good wine, good welcome. -- ...
To make good definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Make Make, v. t. [imp ... to furnish the material for; as, he will make a good musician; sweet cider makes sour vinegar; wool makes warm clothing ... To make free with. See under Free, a. To make good. See under Good. To make head, to make headway. To make light of ... of love and charms! --Addison. (e) To compensate; to make good; as, to make up a loss. (f) To adjust, or ... weather, to flatter; to give flattering representations. [R.] To make good, or bad, weather (Naut.), to endure a gale well ...
good turn definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a favor for someone; "he did me a good turn" [syn: turn, good turn] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Good Good, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, ...
for good definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) adv 1: for a ... without essential change; "he is permanently disabled" [syn: permanently, for good] [ant: temporarily] Merriam Webster's also for good and all phrasal forever, permanently Webster's 1913 Dictionary Good Good, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, ...
for good and all definitions Merriam Webster's phrasal see for good Webster's 1913 Dictionary Good Good, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, akin ... everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. --Gen. i. 31. Good company, good wine, good welcome. -- ...
good nature definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a ... That reverence which is due to a superior nature. --Addison. Good nature, Ill nature. see under Good and Ill. In a state of nature. (a) Naked as ... the debt of nature, to die. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Good Good, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, ...
Good-humor definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary GOOD-HU'MOR, n. A cheerful temper or state of mind. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Good Good, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, akin ... everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. --Gen. i. 31. Good company, good wine, good welcome. -- ...
Good-nature definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary GOOD-NA'TURE, n. Natural mildness and kindness of disposition. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Good Good, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, akin ... everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. --Gen. i. 31. Good company, good wine, good welcome. -- ...
Good breeding definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Breeding Breed"ing, n ... breeding, breeding from a male and female of different lineage. Good breeding, politeness; genteel deportment. Syn: Education; instruction; nurture; training; manners. See Education. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Good Good, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, akin ... everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. --Gen. i. 31. Good company, good wine, good welcome. -- ...
in good time definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) adv 1: at ... due course" [syn: in due course, in due season, in good time, in due time, when the time comes] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Good Good, a. [Compar. Better; superl. Best. These words, though used as the comparative and superlative of good, are from a different root.] [AS. G[=o]d, akin ... everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. --Gen. i. 31. Good company, good wine, good welcome. -- ...