n. A standing aloof. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ F. See Abstain. ] The act of abstaining; a holding aloof. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining. Farrar. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Metallurgy) [ From W. C. Roberts-Austen, an English metallurgist. ] a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; -- it cools to form pearlite or martensite. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adj. 1. of or pertaining to austenite. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

p. p. of Burst, v. i. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Chastened p. pr. & vb. n. Chastening. ] [ OE. chastien, OF. Chastier, F. Ch&unr_;tier, fr. L. castigare to punish, chastise; castus pure + agere to lead, drive. See Chaste, Act, and cf. Castigate, Chastise. ] 1. To correct by punishment; to inflict pain upon the purpose of reclaiming; to discipline; as, to chasten a son with a rod. [ 1913 Webster ]

For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth. Heb. xii. 6. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To purify from errors or faults; to refine. [ 1913 Webster ]

They [ classics ] chasten and enlarge the mind, and excite to noble actions. Layard.

Syn. -- To chastise; punish; correct; discipline; castigate; afflict; subdue; purify. To Chasten, Punish, Chastise. To chasten is to subject to affliction or trouble, in order to produce a general change for the better in life or character. To punish is to inflict penalty for violation of law, disobedience to authority, or intentional wrongdoing. To chastise is to punish a particular offense, as with stripes, especially with the hope that suffering or disgrace may prevent a repetition of faults. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Corrected; disciplined; refined; purified; toned down. Sir. W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

Of such a finished chastened purity. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who chastens. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. Chastity; purity. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Literature & Art) Freedom from all that is meretricious, gaudy, or affected; as, chasteness of design. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Christened p. pr. & vb. n. Christening. ] [ AS. cristnian to make a Christian, fr. cristen a Christian. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. To baptize and give a Christian name to. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To give a name; to denominate. “Christen the thing what you will.” Bp. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To Christianize. [ Obs. ] Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. To use for the first time. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ AS. cristendōm; cristen a Christian + -dom. ] 1. The profession of faith in Christ by baptism; hence, the Christian religion, or the adoption of it. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The name received at baptism; or, more generally, any name or appelation. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Pretty, fond, adoptious christendoms. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That portion of the world in which Christianity prevails, or which is governed under Christian institutions, in distinction from heathen or Muslim lands. [ 1913 Webster ]

The Arian doctrine which then divided Christendom. Milton [ 1913 Webster ]

A wide and still widening Christendom. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. The whole body of Christians. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Existence at the same time with another; -- contemporary existence. [ 1913 Webster ]

Without the help, or so much as the coexistence, of any condition. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Existing at the same time with another. -- n. That which coexists with another. [ 1913 Webster ]

The law of coexistent vibrations. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ , n. [ Cf. F. consistance. ] 1. The condition of standing or adhering together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; existence; firmness; coherence; solidity. [ 1913 Webster ]

Water, being divided, maketh many circles, till it restore itself to the natural consistence. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

We are as water, weak, and of no consistence. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

The same form, substance, and consistency. T. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or spissitude; a measure of the ability to hold together when manipulated.
Syn. -- body. [ 1913 Webster ]

Let the expressed juices be boiled into the consistence of a sirup. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That which stands together as a united whole; a combination. [ 1913 Webster ]

The church of God, as meaning the whole consistence of orders and members. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Firmness of constitution or character; substantiality; durability; persistency. [ 1913 Webster ]

His friendship is of a noble make and a lasting consistency. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. Agreement or harmony of all parts of a complex thing among themselves, or of the same thing with itself at different times; the harmony of conduct with profession; congruity; correspondence; as, the consistency of laws, regulations, or judicial decisions; consistency of opinions; consistency of conduct or of character. [ 1913 Webster ]

That consistency of behavior whereby he inflexibly pursues those measures which appear the most just. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

Consistency, thou art a jewel. Popular Saying. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. consistens, p. pr.: cf. F. consistant. ] 1. Possessing firmness or fixedness; firm; hard; solid. [ 1913 Webster ]

The humoral and consistent parts of the body. Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Having agreement with itself or with something else; having harmony among its parts; possesing unity; accordant; harmonious; congruous; compatible; uniform; not contradictory. [ 1913 Webster ]

Show me one that has it in his power
To act consistent with himself an hour. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

With reference to such a lord, to serve and to be free are terms not consistent only, but equivalent. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Living or acting in conformity with one's belief or professions. [ 1913 Webster ]

It was utterly to be at once a consistent Quaker and a conspirator. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a consistent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

a.Fastened with copper bolts, as the planks of ships, etc.; as, a copper-fastened ship. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Distended; p. pr. & vb. n. Distending. ] [ L. distendere, distentum, distensum; dis- + tendere to stretch, stretch out: cf. F. distendre to distend, détendre to unbend. See Tend, and cf. Detent. ] 1. To extend in some one direction; to lengthen out; to stretch. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

But say, what mean those colored streaks in heaven
Distended as the brow of God appeased? Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To stretch out or extend in all directions; to dilate; to enlarge, as by elasticity of parts; to inflate so as to produce tension; to cause to swell; as, to distend a bladder, the stomach, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

The warmth distends the chinks. Dryden.

Syn. -- To dilate; expand; enlarge; swell; inflate. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To become expanded or inflated; to swell. “His heart distends with pride.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality or capacity of being distensible. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Capable of being distended or dilated. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Same as Distention. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Distending, or capable of being distended. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. distentus, p. p. See Distend. ] Distended. [ Poetic ] Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Breadth. [ Obs. ] Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. distentio: cf. F. distension. ] 1. The act of distending; the act of stretching in breadth or in all directions; the state of being Distended; as, the distention of the lungs. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Breadth; extent or space occupied by the thing distended. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To chasten. [ Obs. ]

n. [ Cf. F. existence. ] 1. The state of existing or being; actual possession of being; continuance in being; as, the existence of body and of soul in union; the separate existence of the soul; immortal existence. [ 1913 Webster ]

The main object of our existence. Lubbock. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Continued or repeated manifestation; occurrence, as of events of any kind; as, the existence of a calamity or of a state of war. [ 1913 Webster ]

The existence therefore, of a phenomenon, is but another word for its being perceived, or for the inferred possibility of perceiving it. J. S. Mill. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That which exists; a being; a creature; an entity; as, living existences. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Existence. [ R. ] Sir M. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. existens, -entis, p. pr. of existere. See Exist. ] Having being or existence; existing; being; occurring now; taking place. [ 1913 Webster ]

The eyes and mind are fastened on objects which have no real being, as if they were truly existent. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Having existence. [ Archaic ] Bp. Barlow. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. of or pertaining to, or having the character of, existentialism. [ PJC ]

3. (Logic) specifying actual existence, rather than only possibility; as, the existential operator. [ PJC ]

--Ex`is*ten"tial*ly, adv. [Archaic] [1913 Webster]

Existentially as well as essentially intelligent. Colerige. [1913 Webster]

n. (Philosophy) a philosophical theory or attitude having various interpretations, generally emphasising the existence of the individual as a unique agent with free will and responsibility for his or her own acts, though living in a universe devoid of any certain knowledge of right and wrong; from one's plight as a free agent with uncertain guidelines may arise feelings of anguish. Existentialism is concerned more with concrete existence rather than abstract theories of essences; is contrasted with rationalism and empiricism; and is associated with Kierkegaard, Heidegger and Sartre, as well as others. [ PJC ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Fastened p. pr. & vb. n. Fastening ] [ AS. fæstnian; akin to OHG. festinōn. See Fast, a. ] 1. To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To cause to hold together or to something else; to attach or unite firmly; to cause to cleave to something , or to cleave together, by any means; as, to fasten boards together with nails or cords; to fasten anything in our thoughts. [ 1913 Webster ]

The words Whig and Tory have been pressed to the service of many successions of parties, with very different ideas fastened to them. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To cause to take close effect; to make to tell; to lay on; as, to fasten a blow. [ Obs. ] Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

If I can fasten but one cup upon him. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

To fasten a charge upon or
To fasten a crime upon, to make his guilt certain, or so probable as to be generally believed. --
To fasten one's eyes upon, to look upon steadily without cessation. Acts iii. 4.

Syn. -- To fix; cement; stick; link; affix; annex. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To fix one's self; to take firm hold; to clinch; to cling. [ 1913 Webster ]

A horse leech will hardly fasten on a fish. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. 1. affixed. Opposite of unaffixed.
Syn. -- secured. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. secured against opening; -- of doors, hatches, etc.
Syn. -- latched. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. One who, or that which, makes fast or firm. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Anything that binds and makes fast, as a lock, catch, bolt, bar, buckle, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A fescennine. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Glistened p. pr. & vb. n. Glistening ] [ OE. glistnian, akin to glisnen, glisien, AS. glisian, glisnian, akin to E. glitter. See Glitter, v. i., and cf. Glister, v. i. ] To sparkle or shine; especially, to shine with a mild, subdued, and fitful luster; to emit a soft, scintillating light; to gleam; as, the glistening stars.

Syn. -- See Flash. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. Reflecting light readily or in large amounts; having a surface luster; reflecting light directly rather than scattering it.
Syn. -- glossy, nitid, sheeny, shiny. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Hastened p. pr. & vb. n. Hastening ] To press; to drive or urge forward; to push on; to precipitate; to accelerate the movement of; to expedite; to hurry. [ 1913 Webster ]

I would hasten my escape from the windy storm. Ps. lv. 8. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To move with celerity; to be rapid in motion; to act speedily or quickly; to go quickly. [ 1913 Webster ]

I hastened to the spot whence the noise came. De Foe. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who hastens. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which hastens; especially, a stand or reflector used for confining the heat of the fire to meat while roasting before it. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state of not coexisting. [ Obs. ] Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Inconsistency. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Inconsistencies [ Cf. F. inconsistance. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The quality or state of being inconsistent; discordance in respect to sentiment or action; such contrariety between two things that both can not exist or be true together; disagreement; incompatibility. [ 1913 Webster ]

There is a perfect inconsistency between that which is of debt and that which is of free gift. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Absurdity in argument ore narration; incoherence or irreconcilability in the parts of a statement, argument, or narration; that which is inconsistent. [ 1913 Webster ]

If a man would register all his opinions upon love, politics, religion, and learning, what a bundle of inconsistencies and contradictions would appear at last! Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Lack of stability or uniformity; unsteadiness; changeableness; variableness. [ 1913 Webster ]

Mutability of temper, and inconsistency with ourselves, is the greatest weakness of human nature. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pref. in- not + consistent: cf. F. inconsistant. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Not consistent; showing inconsistency; irreconcilable; contradictory, or having contradictory implications; discordant; at variance, esp. as regards character, sentiment, or action; incompatible; incongruous. [ 1913 Webster ]

Compositions of this nature . . . show that wisdom and virtue are far from being inconsistent with politeness and good humor. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Not exhibiting uniformity of sentiment, steadiness to principle, etc.; unequal; fickle; changeable. [ 1913 Webster ]

Ah, how unjust to nature, and himself,
Is thoughtless, thankless, inconsistent man. Young.

Syn. -- Incompatible; incongruous; irreconcilable; discordant; repugnant; contradictory. -- Inconsistent, Incongruous, Incompatible. Things are incongruous when they are not suited to each other, so that their union is unbecoming; inconsistent when they are opposed to each other, so as render it improper or wrong; incompatible when they can not coexist, and it is therefore impossible to unite them. Habitual levity of mind is incongruous with the profession of a clergyman; it is inconsistent with his ordination vows; it is incompatible with his permanent usefulness. Incongruity attaches to the modes and qualities of things; incompatibility attaches to their essential attributes; inconsistency attaches to the actions, sentiments, etc., of men. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In an inconsistent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Inconsistency. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]