Something definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary SOMETHING, n. [some and thing.] 1. An indeterminate or unknown event. Something must have happened to prevent the arrival of our friends ... time fixed. I shall call at two o'clock, unless something should prevent. [See Thing.] 2. A substance or material thing, unknown indeterminate or not specified. A machine stops because something obstructs its motion. There must be something to support a wall or an arch. 3. A ...
... as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something; "take time to smell the roses"; "I didn't have ... leisure < time for reading > 2. the point or period when something occurs ; occasion 3. a. an appointed, fixed, or customary moment or hour for something to happen, begin, or end < arrived ahead of time > b ... game b. time-out 1 14. a period during which something is used or available for use < computer time > II. verb ... perfectly — Neil Amdur > 3. to cause to keep time with something 4. to determine or record the time, duration, or rate ... hour. N-SING: wh/the N 3. The time when something happens is the point in the day when it ...
... it came to mind" 3: an opinion formed by judging something; "he was reluctant to make his judgment known"; "she changed ... t mind your behavior" 2: be concerned with or about something or somebody 3: be in charge of or deal with ... talking about their thoughts. For example, if you say that something is in your mind, you mean that you are thinking about it, and if you say that something is at the back of your mind, you mean that ... state of mind 6. If you tell someone to bear something in mind or to keep something in mind, you are reminding or warning them about ...
... the way, en passant, as we proceed; a phrase introducing something in discourse, not immediately connected with the subject. To go ... farm. [England.] WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his ... much in the way of clothing" 12: a portion of something divided into shares; "they split the loot three ways" adv ... it three ways). 16 colloq. the scope or range of something (want a few things in the stationery way). 17 a ... act as guide or leader. 2 show how to do something. look the other way 1 ignore what one should notice ... 3 excellent, exciting. ways and means 1 methods of achieving something. 2 methods of raising government revenue. way station US ...
... puzzle" [syn: fit, go] 27: go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way; "Who ... going for her > 13. to be about, intending, or expecting something — used in a progressive tense before an infinitive < is going ... for its wearer. 9 take one's turn to do something. 10 (also go upon) colloq. use as evidence (police don ... or sagacious mind. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Go Go, n. Something that goes or is successful; a success; as, he made ... b) To occupy or use (a certain) time in doing something; as, the trotting horse made fast time. To move, run ... ing, V for n 4. When you go to do something, you move to a place in order to do ...
... fables" [syn: assume, acquire, adopt, take on, take] 6: interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression ... t take credit for this!" [syn: take, read] 7: take something or somebody with oneself somewhere; "Bring me the box from ... her" [syn: choose, take, select, pick out] 11: receive willingly something given or offered; "The only girl who would have him ... Take the plunge" 16: make a film or photograph of something; "take a scene"; "shoot a movie" [syn: film, shoot, take] 17: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the ...
... make revolution" [syn: make, do] 2: give certain properties to something; "get someone mad"; "She made us look silly"; "He made ... remarks?" [syn: draw, make] 8: compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way; "People cannot be made ... a. to conclude as to the nature or meaning of something < what do you make of this development? > b. to regard ... a result of action, effort, or behavior with respect to something < make a mess of the job > < tried to make a ... to + infin.) cause or compel (a person etc.) to do something (make him repeat it; was made to confess). 3 tr ... or inadequate means available. 2 (foll. by with) manage with (something) as an inferior substitute. make an example of punish ...
... instruction. Proverbs 4. My soul took hold on thee. 1. Something which may be seized for support; that which supports. If ... of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices" [syn: appreciation, grasp, hold] 3: power by which something or someone is affected or dominated; "he has a hold ... gallon" [syn: contain, take, hold] 19: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on ... the phrase hold true 4. to maintain a grasp on something ; remain fastened to something < the anchor held in the rough sea > 5. to ...
... shall I read on?" 3: in a state required for something to function or be effective; "turn the lights on"; "get ... used as a function word to indicate the location of something < on the left > < on the south side of the house ... a function word to indicate a time frame during which something takes place < a parade on Sunday > or an instant, action, or occurrence when something begins or is done < on cue > < on arriving home, I ... used as a function word to indicate manner of doing something; often used with the < on the sly > < keep everything on ... or being broadcast < the game is on > 3. aware of something — usually used with to < my boss was on to ...
... right" [syn: turn, turning] 3: (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession; "it is my turn"; "it is ... turned nasty"; "She grew angry" [syn: turn, grow] 8: let (something) fall or spill from a container; "turn the flour onto ... turn, wrick, rick] 16: cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics; "The princess turned the frog into ... s attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something; "The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction"; "people turn to ... direct (as the attention or mind) toward or away from something d. to direct the employment of ; apply, devote < turned his ... frog > < embarrassment turned her face red > d. to exchange for something else < turn coins into paper money > e. to cause ...
... 3rd inning" [syn: run, tally] 2: the act of testing something; "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured ... run, running] 8: the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation ... 12: have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; "She tends to be nervous before her lectures ... through his fingers" [syn: guide, run, draw, pass] 23: cause something to pass or lead somewhere; "Run the wire behind the ... runs east > b. to lie or extend in relation to something c. to go back ; reach d. (1) to be in ... cause to pass lightly or quickly over, along, or into something < ran her eye down the list > 6. a. to ...
... syn: like, ilk] v 1: prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like ... you like > II. noun Date: 1851 1. liking, preference 2. something that one likes III. adjective Etymology: Middle English, alteration of ... like him to do that > c. comparable to ; approximating < costs something like fifty cents > 2. in the manner of ; similarly to ... in a suitable state or mood for (doing or having something) (felt like working; felt like a cup of tea). --prep ... a reclining woman. PREP 2. If you talk about what something or someone is like, you are talking about their qualities ... 4. You can use like to say that someone or something is in the same situation as another person or ...
... politics). 9 as or regarding the content of (there is something in what you say). 10 within the ability of (does ... in-between stage). in for 1 about to undergo (esp. something unpleasant). 2 competing in or for. 3 involved in; committed ... such as 'give in' and 'dig in'. 1. Someone or something that is in something else is enclosed by it or surrounded by it. If you put something in a container, you move it so that it is ... his car. ...clothes hanging in the wardrobe... PREP 2. If something happens in a place, it happens there. We spent ...
... a ranch hand" [syn: hired hand, hand, hired man] 3: something written by hand; "she recognized his handwriting"; "his hand was ... of an ape (2) the chela of a crustacean c. something resembling a hand: as (1) an indicator or pointer on ... a master > c. the feel of or tactile reaction to something (as silk or leather) 12. a punch made with a ... a person or thing. 5 a a skill, esp. in something practical (a hand for making pastry). b a person skilful ... in some respect. 6 a person who does or makes something, esp. distinctively (a picture by the same hand). 7 an ... s hand in become (or be or remain) practised in something. give (or lend) a hand assist in an action ...
... tree or vegetable. 13. To variegate, intersperse or adorn with something fixed; to stud; as, to set any thing with diamonds ... was obvious" [syn: bent, set] 7: the act of putting something in position; "he gave a final set to his hat ... clips) and gels or lotions 17. a. to adorn with something affixed or infixed ; stud, dot < clear sky set with stars ... of metal ; place in a setting 18. a. to hold something in regard or esteem at the rate of < sets a ... foll. by pres. part.) start (a person or thing) doing something (set him chatting; set the ball rolling). 15 tr. present ... counter-claim. 5 a thing that embellishes; an adornment to something. 6 Printing = OFFSET 7. set on (or upon) 1 ...